Trending on Billboard When Chris Stapleton made an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wednesday (May 6), he opted to perform a cover song originally recorded by another of country music

Trending on Billboard We’re at the one-third mark of 2026, and the year has remained a packed one for new, rising and longtime pop stars alike. April saw some veteran pop stars cement their legacies

Trending on Billboard JISOO knows that all eyes are on her as she gets ready to release her debut solo album. And in a new interview with V Magazine published Wednesday (May 6), the BLACKPINK singer

Trending on Billboard Unless you live in Japan, chances are you can’t attend TOMORROW X TOGETHER‘s upcoming seventh anniversary celebrations. But no need to fret MOAs, because on Thursday morning (Ma

There’s a moment, before the cameras fully settle and the lights find their balance, where Mariah the Scientist leans into the frame, adjusts her seat, and quietly takes in the room. It’s unassuming—a

Isaiah Rashad’s new album title is hardly subtle: ‘It’s Been Awful’. Then again, his records have always been frank about life’s tough moments. From acclaimed 2016 debut ‘The Sun’s Tirade’ to 2021’s ‘

Sphere Entertainment Co. has reported revenues of $386.4 million for Q1 2026, an increase of 38% year-over-year. The company’s Sphere segment, which operates the immersive entertainment venue in Las

Ticketmaster has cut around 350 employees across 25 countries, representing 8% of its global workforce, primarily in its engineering, product, and design divisions. That’s according to Pollstar, whic

When you go to see Lynyrd Skynyrd, it's a safe bet the night will end with a performance of their signature "Free Bird." "It's been many years now, there's never a Skynyrd show that doesn't close wit

Olivia Rodrigo has skipped the Met Gala and attended an afterparty after liking an anti-Jeff Bezos Instagram post. The popstar was one of the many celebrities who did not attend the gala this year du

Trending on Billboard Florida Georgia Line established its reputation around a party vibe, but with its single “Confession,” the duo embraced a more serious tone featuring a protagonist who takes his

Billboard cover star, RAYE, has a candid conversation about healing, hope and the making of her new album, ‘This Music May Contain Hope.’ She opens up about the personal struggles that shaped her jour

Trending on Billboard The other day, RAYE was rewatching one of her old interviews. On screen, a much younger version of herself — dyed blonde hair in untamed coils, ambition sparkling in her eyes —

The other day, RAYE was rewatching one of her old interviews. On screen, a much younger version of herself — dyed blonde hair in untamed coils, ambition sparkling in her eyes — spoke about her then-ou

Kodak Black was arrested in Orange County, Florida, earlier this week, on suspicion of drug trafficking, according to a search of Orange County Inmate Records. The records show that authorities have a

MBW’s World Leaders is a regular series in which we turn the spotlight toward some of the most influential industry figures overseeing key international markets. In this feature, we speak to Tatchara

Live entertainment company AEG Presents has named Jonathan Lee as Managing Director of its newly opened office in South Korea. Lee will be based in Seoul and oversee the strategy and growth of AEG Pr

Believe is partnering with Google to offer the tech giant’s AI music creation platform, Google Flow Music, to artists across Believe and TuneCore. The partnership was announced on Tuesday (May 6) via

Sony Music Group is closing in on a deal to buy Blackstone‘s Recognition Music Group, whose catalog is home to songs from Justin Bieber, Neil Young, and others. That’s according to Bloomberg, which r

Raw Power Management has promoted Matt Ash and Don Jenkins to the positions of joint Chief Executive Officers. Founder Craig Jennings will move to the role of Executive Chairman at the international

Paris-headquartered royalty collection society Sacem distributed EUR €1.502 billion ($1.69 billion) to artists and publishers in 2025, a 9% increase from 2024, as revenue from international digital pl

Vietnam’s government has ordered a sweeping nationwide campaign targeting online piracy, with music streaming and distribution among its priorities. The move comes as Hanoi seeks to appease the US, w

Paris-headquartered music company Believe has teamed up with music executive Az Cohen to launch a new joint venture record label called AZTEC, based in New York. The move marks Believe’s first such J

Sphere Entertainment Co. has reported revenues of $386.4 million for Q1 2026, an increase of 38% year-over-year. The company’s Sphere segment, which operates the immersive entertainment venue in Las

Ticketmaster has cut around 350 employees across 25 countries, representing 8% of its global workforce, primarily in its engineering, product, and design divisions. That’s according to Pollstar, whic

Live albums tend to arrive at significant moments for the Eagles. They released Eagles Live mere months after their first era ended. They released Hell Freezes Over to herald the beginning of their s

There really is no other TV show like The Simpsons, the iconic animated series that holds the record for longest running scripted program in television history. For decades, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa,

Trending on Billboard Mary J. Blige just wants to keep sharing her world with fans, so the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is setting down deeper roots in Las Vegas. After initially announcing 10 dates on her

Organisers of Mighty Hoopla Malta have confirmed that the 2026 edition has been cancelled due to rising costs in the airline industry. The festival is a variation of the original Mighty Hoopla festiv

You’re scrolling TikTok, Instagram, or one of the many other apps where short-form video devours your time (maybe the app you use to order sushi). You come across a stranger doing something amusing wh

Just Got Hit With a New Rap ... Kodak Black is back in the clink -- and this time it's for allegedly trafficking drugs. The rapper was arrested Wednesday in Florida and booked into the Orange County

Trending on Billboard Beloved “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer Bonnie Tyler is recovering from after being hospitalized in Spain for an undisclosed intestinal issue. Tyler’s team posted a note on

Sting has shared why his children won’t live off his money and “make their own way” instead. The Police frontman recently appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, promoting how he is due to star in the musica

Epic Games has announced that Laufey’s ‘A Matter Of Time’ Fortnite experience has been extended. Laufey is the headliner of Fortnite Festival season 14, which went live April 16. The collaboration fe

Kat Moss has confirmed that Scowl has gone on a hiatus. The band haven’t performed live since December last year, and have nothing lined-up for 2026. On top of that, one of the members has reportedly

Queens of the Stone Age‘s Michael Shuman has shared his new summer-ready single ‘LA’ as GLU with Lily James. The bassist has been releasing music under his genre-blending project GLU since 2022. This