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Prime Day starts Tuesday (June 23) and goes until Friday (June 26). During the four-day shopping event, Amazon marks down nearly every category — including sound gear and home audio. Now is the best time to upgrade your home audio setup, or just grab a new pair of noise-canceling headphones for your daily commute for cheap.

With savings up to a whopping 75%, Billboard Shopping rounded up the best deals on all sorts of tech and home audio gear for Prime Day. There are deep discounts on top brands, like Bose, Google, Beats by Dre, Razer and others. Best of all? All deals found are $100 or less, at the time of publishing.

And because these deals are during Prime Day, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to activate the savings.

Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day in June and Black Friday in November — and other perks. Learn more about Amazon Prime and its benefits here.

But act fast and shop now, these deals are only active for a limited time and expire by Friday (June 26) on Amazon.

Prime Day Headphone & Earbuds Deals

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JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

$34.99 $69.99 50% off

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On sale for $34.99 (regularly $69.99) on Amazon, the JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds features more than 14 hours of wireless playback per charge.

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Beats Solo 4 Headphones

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The Beats by Dre Solo 4 Headphones come summer-ready in cloud pink, while they’re 50% off for Prime Day.

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Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones

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Marked down to 52% on Prime Day, the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones feature 40 hour of playback, active noise-canceling features, rich and clear audio quality with deep bass and on-ear music controls.

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JLab JBuds Lux ANC Headphones

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Available in navy, the JLab JBuds Lux ANC Headphones has Dolby Atoms compatibility for premium audio quality at a low price, especially since they’re on sale for 60% off their list price.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Earbuds

$99.99 $149.99 33% off

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Priced at $99.99 (regularly $149.99) on Amazon, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Earbuds rival Apple AirPods with high-quality audio, comfortable fit and feel, strong noise-canceling features and long battery life of up to 8.5 hours per charge.

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SHOKZ OpenFit Air Headphones

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The SHOKZ OpenFit Air Headphones, which are on sale for 50% off their list price, are ideal for workouts, exercising and running, thanks to this pairs water-resistant design and earhooks for a secure fit.

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Ortizan Portable Bluetooth Speaker

$28.49 $49.99 43% off

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Retailing for $28.49, 43% off of the original price, the Ortizan Portable Bluetooth Speaker features Bluetooth compatibility and 3D HD stereo sound with an enhanced base, thanks to 24W total output power.

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Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker

$99.00 $159.00 38% off

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The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker comes in sunset peach and is on sale for $99, or $60 off, a 38% savings. It’s waterproof, which is ideal for lounging around the swimming pool, comes with high-quality audio, in which Bose is know and features up to 12 hours of battery life per charge.

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Aiwa Bluetooth Home Speaker System

$99.99 $159.99 38% off

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On sale for $99.99 (regularly $159.99) on Amazon, the Aiwa Bluetooth Home Speaker System is best for filling up a room with premium audio, while it sync to your smartphone to stream Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Pandora and other music apps.

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PWBSLAI Bluetooth Karaoke Speaker with Two Microphones

$39.88 $58.49 32% off

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Forget the bar! Have your own karaoke party at home with the PWBSLAI Bluetooth Karaoke Speaker, which is on sale for 32% off its list price on Amazon. It comes with two wireless microphones, booming audio and colorful lights to make your party memorable and fun.

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MEVOSTO Active Bookshelf Speakers

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MEVOSTO Active Bookshelf Speakers are on sale for $85.48 (regularly $129.99) on Amazon, a 34% savings. You get two speakers with this set, a remote control and high-quality audio for less than $90.

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Victrola Eastwood II Record Player

$99.99 $149.99 33% off

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For just $99.99 (regularly $149.99) on Amazon, the Victrola Eastwood II Record Player is a fantastic turntable for those new to listening to vinyl, thanks to its simple controls, ease of use and sturdy build quality.

Prime Day Gaming Deals

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‘Elden Ring’ (PlayStation 5)

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Bring home one of the best games for PS5 at a deep discount. Elden Ring is on sale for 60% off for Prime Day on Amazon.

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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Xbox Gaming Headset

$79 $129.99 39% off

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On sale for nearly 40% off, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is a great option that’s compatible with most consoles including Xbox, PS5 and Switch along with PC and Mobile.

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Luna Wireless Controller

$39.99 $69.99 43% off

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The official wireless gaming controller for Amazon’s cloud gaming platform, Luna, is on sale for nearly 45% off its list price — its all-time lowest price ever.

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Logitech G432 Wired Gaming Headset

$35.61 $79.99 55% off

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On sale for $35.61 (regularly $79.99) on Amazon, the Logitech G432 Wired Gaming Headset is fantastic for immersive and detail gaming audio, especially since it’s under $40.

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Logitech G413 TKL SE Gaming Keyboard

$44.17 $79.99 45% off

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Start building your wallet-friendly gaming PC with the Logitech G413 TKL SE Gaming Keyboard, which is on sale for 45% off its list price on Amazon. It’s wallet-friendly, clicky and precise, which are ideal for budget gaming.

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Logitech G502 X Wired Gaming Mouse

$100 $159.99 37% off

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Complete your PC gaming set up with the Logitech G502 X Wired Gaming Mouse, which is on sale for 37% off for Prime Day. The mouse is comfortable to use with grippiness and precision for online gaming.

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8BitDo Lite 2 Bluetooth Gamepad

$20.59 $34.99 41% off

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Gaming on the go starts with the 8BitDo Lite 2 Bluetooth Gamepad, which is pocket-sized and comfortable to use. It’s compatible with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth. Now on sale for $20.59 (regularly $34.99) on Amazon.

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‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ (Nintendo Switch)

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For Nintendo Switch, the newest Metroid Prime game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, is sale for 50% off its list price for Prime Day on Amazon. Nintendo rarely discounts their games, so this deal is a steal at only $29.99.

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‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ (Xbox Series X)

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The latest Assassin’s Creed Shadows game is on sale for nearly half off for Prime Day. This is the Xbox Series X version and an Amazon Exclusive with included skins, weapons and add-ons.

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‘Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Tactical ED’ (PlayStation 5)

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Marked down to $24.99 (regularly $49.99) on Amazon, Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Tactical ED for PS5 is a great deal for Prime Day, especially since it’s the game’s all-time lowest price ever.

Prime Day Smart Home Deals

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Amazon Echo Spot

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A sleek smart alarm clock with Alexa and big vibrant sound with clear vocals and deep bass. Just ask Alexa to play your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks in seconds.

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Stop intruders in their tracks with this on sale bundle of 2 motion-activated LED spotlights. Each camera turns on when they detect motion, and sound the built-in security siren with just a few taps.

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Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit

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Set the ultimate mood lightning in your home with with dynamic light effects and millions of color options at your fingertips.

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Carrera Smart Glasses with Alexa

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Marked down by a whopping 74%, the Carrera Smart Glasses are a pair of black frames with smart AI features, thanks to Alexa. The glasses also have speakers to listen to your favorite music and podcasts, while looking cool and stylish.

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Google TV Streamer 4K

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Add Google TV to your TV for enhanced streaming with Gemini AI built-in. For Prime Day, the Google TV Streamer 4K is on sale for $74.99 (regularly $99.99) on Amazon, a 25% savings.

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ClokoWe Mini Projector

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For a digital projector on the cheap, go with the ClokoWe Mini Projector, which has built-in streaming and can project videos up to 200 inches high. It’s on sale for $56.99 (regularly $89.99) on Amazon.

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INSIGNIA 40-Inch F40 Series LED Full HD Smart Fire TV

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Priced at just $89.99 (regularly $149.99), the INSIGNIA 40-Inch F40 Series LED Full HD Smart Fire TV is a very good TV for bedroom, guest room or kid’s room. It even has Fire TV built-in for streaming apps, like Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video and others.

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About the Author

Rudie Obias is a Commerce Editor at Penske Media Corporation, where he covers music, gaming, men’s fashion and lifestyle, travel, sports and entertainment, and tech shopping coverage for Billboard as commerce lead, as well as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Women’s Wear Daily and Footwear News. He first joined PMC in 2023 as a commerce writer. He regularly reports on tech and home audio.

Previously, Obias worked in commerce and partnerships with Fandom, Red Ventures, Yahoo! and Mashable, while he also graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and philosophy. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

When Mackenzie Sol was just 4 years old, he auditioned for judge Simon Cowell on The X Factor. More than 20 years later, the now-25-year-old TikTok star was back in front of Cowell to try out for America’s Got Talent.

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On Tuesday night’s (June 23) episode, Sol transformed sombr‘s breakout hit “Back to Friends” into a sensual R&B ballad, slowing down the tempo and adding a series of creative vocal runs, putting all the attention on the song’s heartbreaking lyrics. “Back to Friends” was sombr’s first song to hit the Billboard Hot 100 back in April 2025, eventually peaking at No. 7 in January this year.

Ahead of his performance, Sol was able to tell Cowell about their first encounter more than two decades ago. What he didn’t mention is that in the years since, he’s gone on to amass more than 12 million TikTok followers through his combination of comedy and music videos. He also previously auditioned for American Idol in 2024, making it to the top 20 of season 22 before he didn’t make the top 14 cut.

But he’ll be moving forward in AGT: Following the sombr cover, Cowell asked fellow judge Mel B of Spice Girls fame to share her thoughts, and she immediately went for the Golden Buzzer, automatically advancing Sol to the live shows.

Below, watch Sol’s full audition:

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From the screen to skin, Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters franchise is showing up in brand new ways, as seen in a new collaboration with Korean skincare brand, Anua.

The K-beauty brand — which recently signed Kendall Jenner as an ambassador — released its KPop Demon Hunters collaboration earlier this year, and the products now get their first discount as part of Amazon’s Prime Day sale.

The Anua x KPop Demon Hunters collection is discounted up to 25% right now on Amazon.com. Why it’s worth it: the products are still regular price on the Anua site.

ANUA Ceramide Barrier Collagen Mask

ANUA Ceramide Barrier Collagen Mask (Four-Pack)

$12.75 $15.00 15% off

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These Anua face masks are infused with ceramides, peptides and other nourishing ingredients for long-lasting hydration and skin repair.


The bouncy mask is paired with a cool, gel-like formula that absorbs quickly and easily on the skin (what we like: the mask stays put too). Reviewers say their skin is noticeably firmer and smoother after wearing the mask for a couple of hours. The KPop Demon Hunters edition of the mask features Rumi, Mira and Zoey on the packaging, and a “Golden”-inspired backing film that reveals itself when you first open the mask.

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ANUA Vita Collagen Mask (Four-Pack)

$12.75 $15.00 15% off

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This “Eternal Honmoon” edition of the mask helps to improve skin firmness and brightness, thanks to the addition of vitamin C and 1% “pearl” for a dewy, shimmery, glass skin effect. 


Anua says the thick gel sheet gradually becomes thinner as it applies to the skin, “delivering a refreshing soothing effect.” In our experience, this mask works best when worn for about 30 minutes.

Anua Ultra-Thin Spot Cover Patch

Anua Ultra-Thin Spot Cover Patch

$11.20 $14.00 20% off

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This pack of 55 acne dots features pimple patches inspired by the characters and motifs from the movie.


The stickers help to absorb excess oil while working to soothe irritated skin. We’ve tried out these patches and they surprisingly stay on even when we’re moving around all day. As a punny product description teases, “Spot demons? Take them down immediately.”

Anua, Zero-Cast Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50

Anua, Zero-Cast Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50

$13.50 $18.00 25% off

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One of the bestselling products from the Anua x KPop Demon Hunters collaboration is this SPF 50 sunscreen, inspired by Rumi.


The sunscreen is safe and gentle on all skin types and the “zero cast” formula blends evenly without leaving a white film or sticky residue. The sunscreen comes in a Rumi-themed box. Amazon says more than 8,000 people have purchased this sunscreen in the last month alone.

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Anua Invisible Matte Finish Sunscreen

$16.50 $22 25% off

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This sunscreen is inspired by Mira and features a clear, gel-style formula that applies easily without leaving a white cast.


In addition to offering protection from UVA and UVB rays, the sunscreen works as a makeup base. The lightweight formula, meantime, won’t clog pores or leave a greasy finish, and we’ve found that it lasts for hours without needing re-application.

Anua Invisible Matte Finish Sunscreen

Anua Invisible Matte Finish Sunscreen

$16.50 $22 25% off

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Specially designed for the face, this SPF 50 sunscreen is inspired by Zoey and can be used on its own or work under your makeup.


This is another clear sunscreen from Anua, and the brand says the formula features a “blurry” effect that improves the look of your skin. I personally love this sunscreen because it helps to even out my oily skin tone, leaving behind a smooth, matte finish.

Anua Invisible Glow Sun Stick

Anua Invisible Glow Sun Stick

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It’s not just the HUNTR/X girls who are part of the Anua collab — the beauty brand even has a sunscreen “Glow Stick” inspired by Derpy, the supernatural tiger from the film.


This pocket-sized SPF stick makes it easy to apply sunscreen to your face and body, delivering sun protection with just a few simple swipes.

Anua says the KPop Demon Hunters collection is “focused on fostering skin’s glow, protection and recovery” so that fans and users will be “shining like you were born to be.”

Get the collab for up to 25% off during Amazon Prime Day, which runs till June 26. As with all Amazon deals though, pricing could change at any time so we recommend adding your favorite products to cart now while the discount is still live. The Anua K-beauty products are just one of a number of Prime Day beauty deals this year. See more beauty, makeup and skincare deals here.

The collection is inspired by the characters, colors and “key moments” from the hit K-pop musical, which took home an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song.

Brandon Flowers is stepping back into the scene as a solo artist with the announcement of his forthcoming album Thrasher.

This is The Killers frontman’s first solo project in more than a decade. On Tuesday (June 23), Flowers revealed that the 10-track project will arrive Aug. 21 via Island Records. This marks his first solo full-length release since 2015’s The Desired Effect. Alongside the announcement, Flowers confirmed that the album’s lead single, “Plans,” will be released Friday.

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According to a press release, the album explores family relationships, loss, memory and life in a small town through a collection of songs. Several tracks are inspired directly by Flowers’ personal experiences, including reflections on loved ones, childhood memories, and the picturesque landscapes that formed him long before he achieved international success.

Thrasher traces its roots to earlier moments in Flowers’ life, when he lived in Nephi, Utah, during his childhood before eventually fronting one of rock’s most iconic bands. In the press release, Flowers reveals that he drew inspiration from the music he grew up hearing with his father, including classic country storytellers such as Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings.

“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found my way back to my father’s music — ‘Country-Western’ (as he called it) — and discovered that the stories I carry really feel most at home in the skin of this beautiful American tradition,” Flowers said in a statement.

In the official album trailer, Flowers is seen taking a scenic drive in his car and revisiting places that connect him to his roots in Utah. In the video, he explains the reason for releasing Thrasher, making it clear that he’s not shying away from the genre that made him famous, but rather experimenting with others.

“This is not me running away from rock and roll. I don’t want to replace my old songs. I simply found room for more,” he says in the video.

Recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A, Thrasher reveals Flowers’ affinity for country and Americana influences, which have been modestly threaded through his songwriting for years. Produced by Shawn Everett and Jonathan Rado, who are longtime collaborators, the album also features contributions from guitarist David Rawlings, pedal steel player Bruce Bouton and harmonica player Charlie McCoy.

Thrasher track list:

  1. Does It Ever Cross Your Mind?
  2. One Of Us
  3. Tiger’s Blood
  4. Plans
  5. Paradise
  6. Miss America
  7. Angel
  8. The Red Ground
  9. In A Heartbeat
  10. An American Dream

Watch the trailer for Thrasher:

Jack White’s wife of four years, the singer Olivia Jean, has filed for divorce from the rock star.

Jean, a fellow rocker under White’s label Third Man Records, married the White Stripes frontman onstage during a 2022 concert in their shared hometown of Detroit. She submitted divorce papers on June 3 in Nashville.

The court filing cites “irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct” as the reason Jean (full name Olivia Jean Markel) wants a divorce from White (born John Anthony White). Further details are not provided, and reps for Jean and White did not immediately return requests for comment on Tuesday (June 23).

Jean claims in the divorce papers that White should pay her alimony and continue providing her with health insurance coverage, since “she is dependent on husband’s income for her support.” She says all the property they jointly bought as a couple, including real estate and furniture, should be split up between them.

“Wife hopes that the parties will be able to enter into a written marital dissolution agreement, which makes adequate and sufficient provision for an equitable division of the parties’ assets and liabilities,” reads the filing. The couple share no children.

White was married twice before: first to White Stripes member Meg White from 1996 to 2000, then to model and singer Karen Elson from 2005 to 2013.

White both proposed to and married Jean on opening night of his Supply Chain Issues Tour in April 2022, for which Jean was an opening act. He popped the question during the White Stripes song “Hotel Yorba,” which features the lyrics “Let’s get married/ In a big cathedral by a priest/ ’cause if I’m the man that you love the most/ You could say ‘I do’ at least.” The duo exchanged rings minutes later onstage, with Third Man co-founder Ben Swank officiating.

“I asked her, ‘Do you want to get married now, or do you want to wait?’” White explained of the impromptu marriage ceremony during a 2022 appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. “And she said. ‘No, right now, this is a great day!’”

Per Jean’s divorce papers, the marriage was made legally official the following December in Nashville.

Drake’s apparel company, October’s Very Own (OVO), is locked in a legal feud with an investor who recalled a $4 million loan and now says the rapper’s business owes double that amount.

OVO, the Toronto-based lifestyle brand founded by Drake, his manager Oliver El-Khatib and producer Noah “40” Shebib, made a deal last year with a Florida-based debt lending company called Applied Real Intelligence (A.R.I.). During a summer 2025 fundraise, A.R.I. lent OVO 5.2 million Canadian dollars ($3.7 million) via a series of convertible notes transactions.

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Things went sour in early 2026, when A.R.I. claimed that OVO had defaulted on the loan due to late interest payments and demanded reimbursement. OVO acquiesced, entering into a repayment agreement with A.R.I. and wiring back $3.7 million this past May. But A.R.I. said this wasn’t enough; according to the lender, Drake’s company was also required to pay an additional fee of 5.3 million Canadian dollars ($3.8 million) as a consequence for defaulting.

On June 2, OVO sued A.R.I. in Toronto court, asking a judge to declare that it did not have to pay this additional amount, known as a make-whole fee. According to OVO, the company’s investment contract with A.R.I. stated that such a fee would only be due under a “specific circumstance” that did not occur here.

“In particular, although A.R.I. alleged defaults and expressly reserved its right to accelerate, A.R.I. did not accelerate the notes prior to negotiating and entering into forbearance terms,” reads the OVO lawsuit, obtained by Billboard. “Repayment in the context of and pursuant to the forbearance agreement does not trigger an entitlement to a make-whole fee.”

A.R.I. then responded on June 11 with a lawsuit of its own against OVO, this time in Vancouver. The lender is seeking in its case to force OVO to pay the make-whole fee, arguing that this amount was “designed to provide A.RI. with a minimum negotiated return and to protect A.RI. against the loss of the benefit of its bargain if the notes were repaid or otherwise terminated before maturity.”

In a statement announcing its lawsuit, A.R.I. says it “approached this transaction in good faith and viewed OVO as a compelling company with substantial brand value and long-term growth potential.”

“When defaults occurred, A.R.I. did not immediately pursue litigation,” continues the statement. “Instead, we worked extensively with OVO through a formal workout process and provided the company substantial time and flexibility to resolve the situation outside of court. OVO subsequently acknowledged both the defaults and the debt in writing under a formal forbearance agreement, made only a partial payment, and has now taken the position that millions of dollars remain unpaid despite clear contractual obligations. A.R.I. intends to fully enforce its legal rights and protect its investors through the courts.”

Reps for OVO and Drake declined to comment beyond the legal papers.


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Following the death of Clive Davis on Monday (June 22) at the age of 94, professionals across the music industry are remembering the legendary executive, who launched the careers of such stars as Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow and Alicia Keys.

Davis’ music business career is the stuff of legend and undoubtedly inspired multiple generations of music industry executives. Known as “The Man With the Golden Ear,” he launched his career as assistant counsel at Columbia Records and was eventually named president of Columbia’s parent company, CBS Records. He later founded his own label, Arista, in 1974, where he went on to sign Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith and more. That was followed by J Records in 2000, which launched future stars Alicia Keys and Maroon 5. He was later named chief creative officer at Sony Music Entertainment, a role he held until his death.

See below for all the reactions. We will update this story as more come through.

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Merck Mercuriadis:

“I am so sorry to hear of Clive’s passing. We have all lost an extraordinary man the likes of which you will never see again but you have lost a father — a father to us all. It’s impossible to measure his impact on music, culture and life across the globe. He accelerated the growth of the music business like few others and he supported his artists like a man possessed. His focus on songs was unique in a post Beatles world and as a result his emphasis and support of outside songwriters and producers was unparalleled.

“It must also be mentioned that no one could launch an artist the way Clive could and the Clive playbook became the envy for anyone marketing and promoting music. Spotting talent is not difficult, spotting it and knowing what to do is something very very few can do.

“His annual Grammy party was the only one that mattered and as anyone who ever had the privilege of attending can tell you he was also a special orator. Clive is the only person that I know that could introduce 50 superstars in a night with unbelievable dignity and elegance and never use the same adjective twice.”

Rob Stringer, chairman of Sony Music Group:

“Clive of course played a seminal role in the story of Sony Music through two incredible chapters, and he is responsible for a huge part of the recorded legacy of the company permanently. Not only are many, many artists we represent continuously indebted to his service but so many staff members have been influenced and mentored by his deep love and respect for our company which he carried right up until today. Our working lives are better for having had his constant presence in the aura and perception of Sony Music.”

Monte Lipman, executive chairman, REPUBLIC

“Avery and I got our start in the music business working for Clive at Arista Records in the late 1980s. By virtue of being in his orbit, we had a front-row seat to his extraordinary success as he discovered and championed legendary artists who’ve gone on to make the world a better place. It was his passion for culture, community and music, along with his unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of his life, that resonated with us so profoundly; but the most valuable lesson he ever taught us was that family always comes first. Earlier this year, Avery and I had the privilege of being recognized by Clive at his legendary Grammy Gala. To stand alongside him nearly 40 years later was a deeply meaningful full circle moment that we will always cherish and hold dear in our hearts. We love you Clive.”

Avery Lipman, vice chairman, REPUBLIC

“My first job in the music business was working as Clive’s part-time secretary. On my very first day, I handed him a list of missed calls and mentioned that his son had called while he was in a meeting. Clive immediately told me, ‘If any of my children call, you need to grab me.’ From that day forward, I interrupted meetings and calls whenever one of his children reached out and every single time, he stopped what he was doing and took the call. Years later, when people asked me what it was like to work for such an iconic executive, my first thought was always the same: he was the most devoted father. The world will remember Clive for his unparalleled contributions to music and culture, but I’ll always remember the example he set as a parent, mentor and leader. I am deeply grateful to have known him.”

Harvey Mason jr., CEO, Recording Academy

Music lost one of its most important and impactful figures today, and I lost a dear friend and mentor. With his ears of gold and natural gift of hitmaking, Clive Davis developed music’s brightest legends and stars, earning him four Grammy wins and the Recording Academy Trustees Award in 2000. Clive was a generous supporter of MusiCares, and the Recording Academy has been proud to co-host the annual Pre-Grammy Gala with him for over 15 years, a tradition Clive started over 50 years ago, gathering music’s most innovative and accomplished people every year on the Saturday night before the Grammy Awards. Clive being a part of our industry has made a massive impact on music people everywhere, including myself. Thank you, Clive, for all you’ve done for all of us in music. You will be missed!

Barry Weiss, founder, Records

“My memories and relationship with Clive Davis are hard to put into a brief sentence or two. Having grown up in the music business, I’ve heard his name for years and first met him at a CBS Records convention at the Century Plaza Hotel in 1972. I was also well aware of him through my father and his affiliation with Stax Records and my childhood neighbor Ron Alexenburg another protege of Clive’s like so many of us. We worked closely with him at Arista Records who was Jive Record’s US licensor in our infancy. Simply put he was a “record man’s record man”. Brilliant and expansive intellect, incredible taste and musical instincts and phenomenal problem solving abilities. All rolled into one very sophisticated, gentleman. As Clive Calder and I used to say ‘we’re in the record business while Clive is in Show Business!’.  He will be missed.”

Joe Galante, former chairman, RCA Label Group, Nashville

“He loved spending that time with artists and producers and songwriters. I give him a lot of credit for creating the [pre-Grammy gala] That’s where the boat show [before Country Radio Seminar] came from: ‘Oh, you can steal people away before an important event?’ But we’ll put them on the water. I just stole the idea from Clive in terms of that night. But he was very open to always watching what was coming up; he didn’t get mired down and just say, ‘I’ve got what I need.’ His head was always on a swivel, looking out, trying to meet new people and bring them into the fold.”

Julie Swidler, vice chair, board of trustees, T.J. Martell Foundation

“Clive Davis was one of the most important figures in the music industry, a true original.  To all of us at the T.J. Martell Foundation, he was also a steadfast supporter of our mission. From the earliest days of the Foundation, Clive stood alongside Tony Martell, helping champion the fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases. He understood the difference this work could make and remained committed to it for decades.
 
“We are grateful for his friendship, his guidance, and the many ways he supported the Foundation over the years. The T.J. Martell Foundation would not be what it is today without Clive’s enduring support. His absence will be felt deeply, but his legacy lives on in the work he helped make possible. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and all those whose lives he touched.”  

Jon Platt, chairman and CEO, Sony Music Publishing

“Clive Davis was a music publisher’s best friend – someone who always understood the value of a song and the songwriter. What mattered most to Clive was a great song, and that passion was evident. We were fortunate to experience the one and only Clive Davis.”

Sir Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO, Universal Music Group

“When I think back over more than four decades of friendship with Clive Davis, two moments always come to mind. 

“In 1981, I was in a basement club on Baker Street in London to see a band I desperately wanted to sign: Haircut 100. The moment I saw Clive there, I knew they’d sign to Arista. I was introduced to him that night. As a young talent scout, I was completely intimidated.

“A couple of years ago, I was in France and Allen Grubman invited me to lunch with Clive and his partner. It was an unforgettable afternoon, with Clive serving as an encyclopedic guide through the history of the music business, his years at CBS Records, the artists, the bets he made and why he made them. We never worked together, but I loved how he fused creative and commercial nous, setting the way for the modern music business.

“My deepest, heartfelt condolences to his family, his four children, and countless friends.”


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Clive Davis was a chart enthusiast even before he became a music industry legend. In his 1974 biography Clive: Inside the Record Business (which he co-wrote with James Willwerth), he explained his fascination with charts, which, he said, grew out of an earlier fascination with baseball statistics and Variety’s lists of top box-office hits.

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“It was an extension of the star syndrome,” he wrote, “measuring how singers did against each other, watching their songs climb the Hit Parade. I was a reader of charts and statistics, and I found an excitement in them which is hard to explain, as if they represented a form of energy.” (Emphasis in the original.)

Since Davis was a chart fan to begin with, imagine what a kick it must have been for him to see his companies’ records ascend to the top spot on Billboard Hot 100, especially in the nearly four decades that he directly oversaw day-to-day operations at a succession of labels: CBS (Columbia and Epic), Arista and J Records.

According to Davis’ official bio, the exec was appointed vp and general manager of Columbia Records in 1966. In 1967, he was named president of the company. He oversaw Columbia and Epic and, in the early 1970s, signed a deal with Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff’s famed Philadelphia International Records, which had two No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 in 1972-73.

Davis was fired from CBS in May 1973 for reasons that have never been entirely clear, but which most certainly had nothing to do with his ability to do the job. Afterwards, he wasted no time in re-establishing his career: In January 1975, his Arista Records (named after his high school honors society) landed its first No. 1 Hot 100 hit with Barry Manilow’s “Mandy.” Again, Davis signed agreements that brought in more talent, especially in the burgeoning Black music area. He made an agreement with L.A. Reid and Babyface to form LaFace Records in October 1989. And in 1994, Davis and producer/entrepreneur Sean “Puffy” Combs (later known as Diddy) entered into a 50/50 joint venture that resulted in the creation of Bad Boy Records.

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In 2000, Davis was forced out of Arista for age reasons (he was 68 at the time). But again, he wasted no time in re-establishing himself. That same year, he formed J Records (Jay was his middle name), which in August 2001 landed its first No. 1 Hot 100 hit with Alicia Keys’ “Fallin’.” (Both Manilow’s “Mandy” and “Fallin’” received Grammy nods for record of the year. In addition, “Fallin’” won song of the year.)

In November 2002, Davis became president/CEO of the RCA Music Group, assuming responsibility for RCA, Jive, Arista, LaFace and J. In April 2008, he was appointed chief creative officer of all of Sony Music Entertainment, which, as his official bio notes, represented “a change in operational responsibility but an expansion of the artists he would now creatively be responsible for.”

Our focus here is on the 36 years he was the top man at an individual label, not the later years when he oversaw entire label groups. He had 11 No. 1 hits by Whitney Houston in those years, more than any other artist. Elsewhere, he had four with TLC (on LaFace/Arista), and three each with Simon & Garfunkel, Sly & the Family Stone, Manilow, Billy Ocean (on Jive/Arista), Milli Vanilli and Puff Daddy (on Bad Boy/Arista).

Here’s a list of all the Hot 100 No. 1 hits at Davis-headed labels in those 36 years. The dates represent the date each single first reached No. 1, followed by the artist’s name and title of the record, the number of weeks the song held the top spot and the label.

Jan. 1, 1966: Simon & Garfunkel, “The Sounds of Silence,” (two weeks, Columbia)

Sept. 3, 1966: Donovan, “Sunshine Superman” (one week, Epic)

Oct. 21, 1967: Lulu, “To Sir With Love” (five weeks, Epic)

June 1, 1968: Simon & Garfunkel, “Mrs. Robinson” (three weeks, Columbia)

Feb. 15, 1969: Sly & the Family Stone, “Everyday People” (four weeks, Epic)

Feb. 14, 1970: Sly & the Family Stone, “Thank You (Falettin Me Be Mice Elf Agin)” (two weeks, Epic)

Feb. 28, 1970: Simon & Garfunkel, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (six weeks, Columbia)

March 20, 1971: Janis Joplin, “Me and Bobby McGee” (two weeks, Columbia)

July 24, 1971: Raiders, “Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)” (one week, Columbia)

Dec. 4, 1971, Sly & the Family Stone, “Family Affair” (three weeks, Epic)

Aug. 26, 1972: Looking Glass, “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” (one week, Epic)

Sept. 23, 1972: Mac Davis, “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me” (three weeks, Columbia)

Nov. 4, 1972: Johnny Nash, “I Can See Clearly Now” (four weeks, Epic)

Dec. 16, 1972: Billy Paul, “Me and Mrs. Jones” (three weeks, Philadelphia International)

March 24, 1973: The O’Jays, “Love Train” (one week, Philadelphia International)

May 26, 1973: The Edgar Winter Group, “Frankenstein” (one week, Epic)

Jan. 18, 1975: Barry Manilow, “Mandy” (one week, Arista) 

Jan. 3, 1976: Barry Manilow, “I Write the Songs” (one week, Arista)

Jan. 17, 1976: The Bay City Rollers, “Saturday Night” (one week, Arista)

Sept. 23, 1977: Barry Manilow, “Looks Like We Made It” (one week, Arista)

July 25, 1981: Air Supply, “The One That You Love” (one week, Arista)

Aug. 11, 1984: Ray Parker Jr., “Ghostbusters” (three weeks, Arista)

Nov. 3, 1984: Billy Ocean, “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run” (two weeks, Jive/Arista)

Oct. 26, 1985: Whitney Houston, “Saving All My Love for You” (one week, Arista)

Jan. 18, 1986: Dionne & Friends, “That’s What Friends Are For” (four weeks, Arista)

Feb. 15, 1986: Whitney Houston, “How Will I Know”  (two weeks, Arista)

May 17, 1986: Whitney Houston: “Greatest Love of All” (three weeks, Arista)

July 5, 1986: Billy Ocean, “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” (one week, Jive/Arista)

April 18, 1987: Aretha Franklin & George Michael, “I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)” (two weeks, Arista)

June 27, 1987: Whitney Houston, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” (two weeks, Arista)

Sept. 26, 1987: Whitney Houston, “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” (two weeks, Arista)

Jan. 9, 1988: Whitney Houston, “So Emotional” (one week, Arista)

Feb. 20, 1988: Expose, “Seasons Change” (one week, Arista)

April 9, 1988: Billy Ocean, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” (two weeks, Jive/Arista)

April 23, 1988: Whitney Houston, “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” (two weeks, Arista)

July 1, 1989: Milli Vanilli, “Baby Don’t Forget My Number” (one week, Arista)

Sept. 23, 1989: Milli Vanilli, “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” (two weeks, Arista)

Nov. 25, 1989: Milli Vanilli, “Blame It on the Rain” (two weeks, Arista)

April 7, 1990: Taylor Dayne, “Love Will Lead Me Back” (one week, Arista)

Dec. 1, 1990: Whitney Houston, “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (one week, Arista)

Feb. 23, 1991: Whitney Houston, “All the Man That I Need” (two weeks, Arista)

Nov. 28, 1992: Whitney Houston, “I Will Always Love You” (14 weeks, Arista)

March 12, 1994: Ace of Base, “The Sign” (six weeks, Arista)

Jan. 28, 1995: TLC, “Creep” (four weeks, LaFace/Arista)

July 8, 1995: TLC, “Waterfalls” (seven weeks, LaFace/Arista)

Nov. 25, 1995: Whitney Houston, “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” (one week, Arista)

July 27, 1996: Toni Braxton, “You’re Makin’ Me High” / “Let It Flow” (one week, LaFace/Arista)

Dec. 7, 1996: Toni Braxton, “Un-Break My Heart” (11 weeks, LaFace/Arista)

March 22, 1997: Puff Daddy (feat. Mase), “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” (six weeks, Bad Boy/Arista)

May 3, 1997: The Notorious B.I.G., “Hypnotize” (three weeks, Bad Boy/Arista)

June 14, 1997: Puff Daddy & Faith Evans (feat. 112), “I’ll Be Missing You” (11 weeks, Bad Boy/Arista)

Aug. 30, 1997: The Notorious B.I.G. (feat. Puff Daddy & Mase), “Mo Money Mo Problems” (two weeks, Bad Boy/Arista)

Feb. 14, 1998: Usher, “Nice & Slow” (two weeks, LaFace/Arista)

April 25, 1998: Next, “Too Close” (five weeks, Arista)

Oct. 3, 1998: Monica, “The First Night” (five weeks, Arista)

Feb. 13, 1999: Monica, “Angel of Mine” (four weeks, Arista)

April 10, 1999: TLC, “No Scrubs” (four weeks, LaFace/Arista)

Sept. 18, 1999: TLC, “Unpretty” (three weeks, LaFace/Arista)

Oct. 23, 1999: Santana feat. Rob Thomas, “Smooth” (12 weeks, Arista)

April 8, 2000: Santana feat. The Product G&B, “Maria Maria” (10 weeks, Arista)

Aug. 18, 2001: Alicia Keys, “Fallin’” (six weeks, J)


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Cuban artist and songwriter Nesty is making his next move in the music industry. 

The artist signed a worldwide publishing deal with independent music publishing company Peermusic, Billboard learned on Monday (June 22). The deal encompasses select catalog and future works in which Nesty will participate as an artist, songwriter and producer. 

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Elizabeth Rodda, Peermusic’s president of U.S. Latin, Latin America and global society relations, said in a statement on the signing: “Nesty has an extraordinary ability to create music that connects instantly and authentically with audiences. We are very excited to partner with Nesty as he continues to shape culture and reach new audiences around the world.”

Nesty, whose name is Ernesto Alejandro Galguera, also expressed his excitement about the signing

“I’m very happy to have found a home as a songwriter,” he said in a statement. “Ever since I started in music, I’ve been writing songs, and expressing myself through lyrics and music is a true passion of mine. Finding a place like Peermusic is more than just finding a publisher — it’s finding a family. I’m confident that great things are ahead for us together!”

Known for his song “Tata (La Conga),” among others, and recognized for his genre-blending style, Nesty earned his first Latin Grammy nomination in 2016. In 2017, he joined Rottweilas Inc., founded by Puerto Rican singer Cosculluela, where he returned to his salsa roots with “Salsa Fresh,” which fuses traditional salsa with urban beats. 

Nesty has forged a successful collaboration with artist Dale Pututi, resulting in viral hits such as the recent single “El Problema Soy Yo” (featuring Dale Pututi & Nesty x Charly & Johayron) and “Los Despechaos” (with contributions from Dale Pututi, Nesty, and Tito El Bambino). That creative partnership has propelled them to a sold-out debut in Miami and set the stage for a 2026 tour, with additional music on the horizon.


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If you’re looking to upgrade your TV for something more advanced, modern and sleek, you’ll want to consider some of the latest premium TV models from Sony. Available at Best Buy now, the new Sony TVs are made for gaming, watching movies and TV shows, though they’re also fine-tuned to let you stream your favorite music playlist and experience live sports at home, with pristine audio and picture quality. For a limited time, you can save up to $300 on select models at BestBuy.com.

Our pick: The Sony 65-inch BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 4K TV is the company’s latest TV that offers more vivid and brighter colors in picture quality. While sharpness and detail are important in a 4K Ultra HD TV, Sony’s new model shines with brilliant and precise color volume, thanks to its True RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) LED display.

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With True RGB, picture quality is brighter and vibrant with deeper, richer and more accurate color contrast that pops. This is ideal for gaming, especially with a PlayStation 5 since Sony makes both the 4K TV and console. Watching live sports, meantime, gets more immersive, with active color and action shifts for high-paced motion.

The Sony BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 4K TV is also great for rooms that get direct sunlight that would otherwise cut through picture quality and dull images. The contrasts on screen remain crisp and clear, even in daylight.

As far as audio, Sony’s newest 4K TV sounds as good as it looks with cinema-like audio, thanks to the company’s “Acoustic Multi-Audio+” feature that matches and balances picture with sound for a layered viewing experience.

It also has Sony’s “3D Surround Upscaling” settings for a wider range of audio that’s crisp, clear and detailed with advanced 3D audio. The TV also enhances dialogue and voices with its “Voice Zoom 3” feature, so you don’t have to turn up the volume to hear characters talking to each other in a movie or TV show. The Sony BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 4K TV makes your experience more memorable.

Other features to note: the 4K TV runs built-in Google TV with Gemini AI for voice navigation, controls and recommendations. It features popular video and music streaming apps, including Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, Spotify and others.

Beginning on Monday, June 22, the Sony BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 4K TV is available with prices starting at $1,599.99 at Best Buy. It ranges from 50 inches to 98 inches in size (though we’re partial to the now-industry standard 65-inch model above). Learn more about Sony’s new 4K TV deals at BestBuy.com.

The Sony TV deals come on the heels of Best Buy’s “Tech Fest” savings event, which offer up to 50% off home theater products, gaming consoles and accessories, audio gear and more.

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