Benson Boone was forced to pull the plug on his show at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England on Saturday (Nov. 1) at the last minute due to vocal issues. According to a BBC report, in a since-expired statement posted to his Instagram Story, Boone apologized to fans for the missed date, saying his throat condition necessitated the call-off.

“Birmingham I am so so sorry but I will not be able to perform tonight,” Boone wrote in the since expired message. “I have tried everything I can to revive my voice, but I cannot give you the show I’d like to be able to give you with the condition of my throat right now. This is genuinely the crappiest feeling, I am so sorry. I promise you I will do everything in my power to make it up to you.”

Boone promised that he will update fans on a rescheduled date as soon as possible.

The BBC reported that the arena also confirmed the cancellation, saying it was “working through all possible options to reschedule… We understand how disappointing this is and sincerely apologize for the extremely short notice and inconvenience caused.”

At press time a spokesperson for Boone had not returned Billboard‘s request for comment on the cancelled show or and no information was available on whether Boone will be back in fighting shape for his upcoming three-night run at the O2 Arena in London, which is slated to kick off on Monday night (Nov. 3). Boone is slated to be on the road in Europe in support of his second studio album, American Heart, through a Nov. 18 show at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden and will round out his year of touring with a Dec. 4 slot at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates.

Boone is also booked to play one of the most exciting shows of his career on Nov. 29 when he is lined up to play as part of Visa Live at the Rocket Garden, a one-night-only special event at the Rocket Garden at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Fla., which will be livestreamed to fans around the world on TikTok.

The Cure have announced the release date for The Show of a Lost World concert film, a full-length live performance featuring all the songs from the band’s most recent studio album, 2024’s Songs of a Lost World. The movie will play exclusively in theaters worldwide on Dec. 11 for a limited time, with tickets slated to go on sale on Nov. 20; sign up here for details.

Directed by British filmmaker and frequent collaborator Nick Wickham (Madonna, Shakira) the film will chronicle the album’s release date unveiling at the intimate Troxy nightclub in London, where the goth rock legends performed the entire record for the first and only time to date. The Cure: The Show of a Lost World is described as a “recut, remixed and 4K remastered film of that’s night’s full 31-song show,” with a new surround sound mix by Cure founder/singer Robert Smith.

Songs of a Lost World was the Cure’s first new studio album in 16 years, following up to 2008’s 4:13 Dream. In addition to playing the new album in full, the film will spotlight a five-song set that paid tribute to the 45th anniversary of the Cure’s sophomore album, Seventeen Seconds, with tunes such as “At Night,” “Secrets” and “A Forest.” The set also included some beloved greatest hits such as: “Boys Don’t Cry,” “The Walk,” A Night Like This,” “Disintegration,” “Fascination Street,” “Just Like Heaven,” “Pictures of You” and others.

In addition to the new album, the Cure also released the Mixes of a Lost World remix album featuring Deftones singer Chino Moreno, Paul Oakenfold, Four Tet and others. The band is slated to play a series of massive outdoor shows in the U.K. and Ireland next summer, in addition to spots a number of festivals, including the Isle of Wight, Primavera Sound, Nova Rock and Rock en Seine.

The movie will be released on Blu-Ray/DVD and for digital download in late December.

Check out a preview of the film below.

Britney Spears‘ Instagram account has once again gone dark. Fans looking to get an update on the singer via her @britneyspears Insta page — featuring the screen name XILA MARIA RIVER RED — are not me with a message that reads: “Profile isn’t available. The link may be broken, or the profile my have been removed.”

According to a variety of reports, the Spears Insta account appeared to go dark on Saturday (Nov. 1) or Sunday (Nov. 2), two weeks after the singer’s ex-husband, Kevin Federline, released his tell-all memoir, You Thought You Knew, which features salacious and scandalous stories involving the pop star from their two-plus years of marriage.

At press time Spears had not made any comment about her Instagram retreat, which marked the latest incident of her wiping away her Instagram page. The pop star went away briefly in 2021, then again in 2022 (twice) and has periodically gone dark on her socials over the past few years. The latest retreat comes after Spears repeatedly seemed to lash out over the allegations in Federline’s book in a series of Instagram posts in mid-October in which she wrote, “Its fun to tell stories at this point because this all might sound so silly but with what garbage literally is being said about me I said why not bring SUBSTANCE to the table.” Before that, Spears lashed out in another post at what she deemed “constant gaslighting” from Federline, to whom she was married from 2004-2007.

A few days earlier, she took another shot at people who “profit off my pain,” without naming names, but seemingly alluding to her financial situation with her ex, writing, “no money from Britney for 5 years you trying to get paid that’s what general America is saying weird you both have moved on… your kids are adults it’s a different world now … why is HE SO ANGRY.”

According to People, for weeks Britney’s fans have expressed concern about the 43-year-old star’s condition as she’s continued to post her signature dance videos amid cryptic messages about the two sons she shared with Federline, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19. In addition, in a video posted on Oct. 7, Spears appeared to have bruises on her arms, bandages on both hands and on her right knee.

“Psss I fell down the stairs at my friend’s house… it was horrible… it snaps out now and then, not sure if it’s broken but for now it’s snapped in !!!,” she wrote in a TikTok post featuring her injuries.

In an Oct. 19 post, Spears also wrote about a four-month rehab stint she spent in 2018 in the midst of her 13-year conservatorship, claiming that, “I do feel like my wings were taken away and brain damage happened to me a long time ago 100 percent… I have of course moved on from that troubling time in my life and I’m blessed to be alive,” without elaborating on the time frame or nature of the reported brain injury.

Federline’s memoir features a variety of shocking claims about Spears, including allegations that she drank wine while she was pregnant with their children and did cocaine while she was breastfeeding. Spears’ team pushed back at the stories from the KFed memoir that leaked before publication, claiming that “once again he [Federline] and others are profiting off her and sadly it comes after child support has ended with Kevin. All she cares about are her kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James and their well-being during this sensationalism. She detailed her journey in her memoir.”

On Monday (Nov. 3), Billboard announced the launch of Billboard India to serve one of the world’s most rapidly growing music markets and showcase its talent to the world.

In partnership with Other Side Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Billboard India will debut a host of offerings, including Billboard’s iconic charts, lists, music awards, multimedia editorial content, interviews and bios, merchandise and exclusive events, spotlighting the lingual and cultural diversity of India’s increasingly influential music industry for a global audience. Offerings will go live in early 2026.

Featuring artists and music from across the Indian diaspora, Billboard India will cover the full spectrum of the country’s music ecosystem, including the dominance of film soundtracks, the explosive rise of independent artists, and the country’s global impact on streaming charts and numbers.

“India’s music scene is one of the most dynamic and culturally rich in the world,” said Mike Van, CEO of Billboard. “With the launch of Billboard India, we’re thrilled to recognize the country’s extraordinary diversity of sounds and artists, while connecting India’s thriving music community to our global stage. This expansion marks an exciting new chapter in Billboard’s mission to celebrate musical excellence everywhere it’s found.”

Priyanka Khimani, media advisor and the driving force behind Other Side Ventures, has been instrumental in bringing Billboard to India. “It will be refreshing for India to have one unifying voice to measure and highlight all the incredible growth and success that our music industry is experiencing right now,” Khimani said. “The vision is for Billboard India to be a world-class experience for the consumer, powered by a wealth of data and resources, which identifies and celebrates talent and their achievements, creating a sense of pride, influence and prestige.”

Billboard India will be based in Mumbai. The editorial team will be announced in the coming months.

Follow Billboard India at @BillboardIndia on Instagram for the latest news and updates.

Spotify has unveiled its most extensive out-of-home (OOH) and on-platform campaign to date in support of the 2025 ARIA Awards, spotlighting nominated Australian talent across more than 800 high-impact placements around the world — from major Australian cities to international landmarks including Times Square in New York and Leicester Square in London.

The campaign, launched in partnership with the ARIA Awards, aims to engage fans both locally and globally by integrating public voting directly into Spotify’s platform.

Voting-enabled playlists are embedded within the app across four major categories: Best Australian Live Act, Song of the Year, Best Video and Most Popular International Artist. Fans are directed to the ARIA Awards hub via homepage banners, curated nominee spotlights, and QR codes displayed on select billboards.

According to Spotify, more than 250,000 Australians have already cast their votes through the platform, with engagement surpassing the past two years combined. Billboard placements across the U.S., U.K., and other key territories will continue to promote nominees in the lead-up to the ceremony, while winners will be celebrated globally after the ARIA Awards air on Nov. 19.

“The ARIA Awards 2025 campaign is Spotify’s most extensive local on-platform promotion ever — from in-app voting to high-impact OOH celebrations,” said Rosie Rothery, head of marketing at Spotify ANZ. “We’ve flexed the power of our platform and global footprint to put Australian artists and their success stories front and center.”

In addition to digital integrations, Spotify’s campaign includes a social media rollout, an ARIA Awards Spotify Artist Party, and the “Best of the ARIAs” collection — a curated shelf highlighting iconic Australian albums and past winners.

Annabelle Herd, CEO of ARIA, added: “The ARIA Awards 2025 are shaping up to be the biggest global platform to date for the incredible Australian artists making waves in culture around the world. As part of the ARIA Awards’ partnership with Spotify, we are thrilled to bring this year’s nominees to the streets that countless Australians travel day-in, day-out… before lighting up some of the world’s most iconic locations. This is what Aus music looks like on the world’s stage!”

The campaign continues Spotify’s 13-year commitment to promoting local music and complements its broader “Turn Up Aus” initiative focused on uplifting Australian artists.