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- Charts
Gracie Abrams Scores Second UK Number One Album with Daughter From Hell
The LA-born singer-songwriter hits the top of the UK charts again with her new album.
July 24, 2026
- Releases
KATSEYE Drop 'Animal' Music Video Featuring Demi Moore
KATSEYE's new single 'Animal' arrives with a Demi Moore cameo ahead of their Wild EP.
July 24, 2026
- Releases
Rick Ross Drops 'Set In Stone,' His First Solo Album in Four Years
Rick Ross returns with 'Set In Stone,' a luxury rap project featuring Don Toliver, Leon Thomas, and T.I.
July 23, 2026
CultureOlivia Rodrigo Partners With Etsy for Daisy Chain Fields Festival Accessories
Rodrigo tapped 10 female Etsy sellers to create a handmade collection tied to her August festival.
July 23, 2026
- Releases
Chad Hugo Drops First Solo Single JUMPUPW!NYA Feat. Tierra Whack and Leikeli47
The Neptunes co-founder steps out alone for the first time with a pulsing dance-rap collab.
July 23, 2026
DealsYung Miami Signs With WME as Solo Debut Album Approaches
Yung Miami lands worldwide representation at WME while 'Spend Dat' climbs the Billboard charts.
July 23, 2026
CulturePost Malone and the FIFA World Cup Finals Halftime Show Recap
Post Malone debuted 'Chrome Heartbreaker' at the FIFA World Cup pre-show before a chaotic halftime spectacle.
July 23, 2026
- Charts
Lil Nas X Industry Baby Revisited: How a Billboard Hot 100 Number One Got Made
Industry Baby, the third Hot 100 chart-topper for Lil Nas X, came together through frustration, brass, and an unlikely Kanye assist.
July 23, 2026
- Releases
Beck Announces Ride Lonesome, First Album in Seven Years
Beck's new album Ride Lonesome drops September 18 via Capitol, reuniting his classic band.
July 16, 2026
- Releases
Mick Jagger on Foreign Tongues, AI in Music, and Rolling Stones Momentum
Mick Jagger breaks down the making of the Rolling Stones' new album and his take on AI in the studio.
July 16, 2026
DealsTricky Stewart Signs Global Publishing Deal With BMG
Grammy-winning producer Tricky Stewart brings his catalog, including Rihanna and Beyoncé hits, to BMG.
July 16, 2026
Tour NewsJay-Z Closes Yankee Stadium Run With Rihanna, Beyonce, and 44 Songs
Jay-Z wrapped a three-night Yankee Stadium run with a chaotic, star-packed finale featuring Rihanna and Beyonce.
July 15, 2026
CulturePinkPantheress Cast in New Daniels Film Alongside Matt Damon and Sandra Oh
PinkPantheress makes her feature acting debut in the next project from the Oscar-winning directors behind Everything Everywhere All at Once.
July 15, 2026
- Artist Spotlight
MANSA Debuts with Love Amongst Other Things EP Out July 2026
Chicago artist MANSA opens up about his debut EP, Love Amongst Other Things, and the three years it took to make it
July 9, 2026
- Artist Spotlight
Multifaceted Monster Drops "Resentment" Featuring Austin Carlile and Dylan Jenet
Multifaceted Monster breaks down "Resentment," a raw alternative hip-hop and post-hardcore collaboration about healing and letting go
July 9, 2026
CultureLauryn Hill Honored at 2026 BET Awards With Living Legend Icon Tribute
Doechii, SZA, Doja Cat, Nas, and more took the stage to celebrate Lauryn Hill at the BET Awards.
July 2, 2026
- Industry
Drake Three-Album Drop, Spotify AI, and Live Nation Antitrust Case Explained
Billboard breaks down the biggest music industry stories of 2026 so far, from Drake to Live Nation.
July 1, 2026
DealsBreaking Wave Group Launches With U2 and Ed Sheeran Executives
Former Warner and Island Records leaders form Breaking Wave Group as an artist-first alternative to major labels.
July 1, 2026
ReleasesNaisha Drops Debut Single 'So Then' Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
The Skrillex collaborator announces her debut EP 911, executive produced with Skrillex and Dilip Venkatesh.
July 1, 2026
- Charts
Taylor Swift 'I Knew It I Knew You' Debuts No. 1 Hot 100 and Country
Taylor Swift's newest single opens at No. 1 on the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs simultaneously.
July 1, 2026
Tour NewsElla Mai Drops Waiting to Exhale Tribute Video for Might Just
Ella Mai's new 'Might Just' visual reimagines the 1995 classic as her North American tour begins.
June 30, 2026
ReleasesBJRNCK and G Herbo Unite on New Single Coming Home
Chicago R&B singer BJRNCK drops Coming Home with G Herbo, first taste of her debut album's deluxe edition.
June 30, 2026
- Releases
Nala Releases Find Your Paradise EP on Mi Domina Records
LA dance producer Nala drops her first solo EP in five years, self-released on her own imprint.
June 28, 2026
- Industry
Oliver Tree Memorial Service Set for July 25 With Public Livestream
A celebration of life for Oliver Tree will stream publicly from UCSC Quarry Amphitheater on July 25.
June 28, 2026
- Tour News
Pi'erre Bourne Drops Retraite Video and Announces Made In Paris Tour
Pi'erre Bourne releases the official visual for Retraite and confirms a North American and European tour this fall.
June 28, 2026
- Releases
GloRilla and Pooh Shiesty Link Up on New Single MANE
Two Memphis heavyweights unite on MANE, a hard-hitting collaboration produced by London Jae.
June 25, 2026
IndustryWarner Music Group Launches Recycled Vinyl Take-Back Program at Indie Record Stores
WMG partners with indie retailers including Amoeba Hollywood to collect and recycle unwanted vinyl records.
June 25, 2026
IndustryArtists and Songwriters Demand Consent in AI Music Licensing Deals
A global coalition is calling out major labels and publishers for using AI licensing deals that bypass artist consent.
June 23, 2026
- Charts
BOYNEXTDOOR HOME Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard Top Album Sales
BOYNEXTDOOR scores their best sales week ever with HOME, landing a fifth top 10 on Billboard.
June 23, 2026
- Releases
Ken Carson Announces New Album xperiment Due July 3
Ken Carson drops the release date and a short film for xperiment, his follow-up to Billboard 200 No. 1 album More Chaos.
June 22, 2026
Tour NewsFuerza Regida Opens First U.S. Stadium Tour at Petco Park
Fuerza Regida launched their This Is Our Dream Stadium Tour in San Diego before 44,000 fans.
June 22, 2026
Tour NewsIron Maiden Go Phone-Free in Paris for Run For Your Lives Concert Film
Iron Maiden are enforcing Yondr pouches at their Paris La Défense Arena show as they film the Run For Your Lives Tour.
June 22, 2026
CultureChris Lake Brings Travis Kelce On Stage at Sold-Out LA Show
Travis Kelce joined Chris Lake at LA Historic Park, where Lake recently remixed Taylor Swift's 'Opalite.'
June 22, 2026
- Releases
Ariana Grande Reveals Full Petal Tracklist at Kia Forum Show
Ariana Grande unveiled the complete Petal tracklist live at Kia Forum, ahead of the album's July 31 release.
June 22, 2026
- Releases
Tyla Drops New Single 'Is It Love' Ahead of Sophomore Album A-Pop
Tyla's latest single previews her forthcoming album A-Pop, out July 24.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
Syd Releases New Single '2 Many Days' Ahead of Album Beard
The LA artist shares the closing track from her upcoming album Beard, out July 17.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
FKA Twigs and Lil Yachty Drop New Single On Your Mind
FKA twigs channels Coachella heartbreak into a new collab with Lil Yachty called 'On Your Mind.'
June 19, 2026
- Releases
Backstreet Boys' Howie D Releases Spanish Debut Single Coqui
Howie Dorough steps into his Puerto Rican heritage with Afrobeats single Coqui, his first full Spanish-language release.
June 19, 2026
Tour NewsHarry Styles Plays Rare Deep Cuts and Covers at London Meltdown Festival
Harry Styles brought an orchestral, intimate set to London's Meltdown Festival, reviving songs not played in years.
June 19, 2026
CultureToñita Fest 2026 Returns to Brooklyn With Los Mirlos and Calma Carmona
The free street festival hits Williamsburg again on June 28 with a full day of Latin music and community programming.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
PJ Morton Releases Double LP Saturday Night Sunday Morning on Juneteenth
Six-time Grammy winner PJ Morton drops his most personal project yet, bridging R&B and gospel across a sprawling double album.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
MUNA Covers Billboard Magazine with New Album Dancing on the Wall
MUNA lands the Billboard cover ahead of their new synth pop album Dancing on the Wall.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
Tierra Whack Drops 'TOTEM' and Reveals WHACK'S MUSEUM Tracklist
Tierra Whack previews her incoming mixtape WHACK'S MUSEUM with sharp new single 'TOTEM,' out June 19.
June 18, 2026
- Charts
Bad Bunny 'DTMF' Holds No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs for 64 Weeks
Bad Bunny's 'DTMF' extends its record run as Omar Courtz re-enters the top 10.
June 17, 2026
Tour NewsJames Murphy and Questlove to DJ Phish Riviera Maya Festival 2026
LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and the Roots' Questlove headline late-night DJ sets at Phish's annual Mexico resort festival.
June 17, 2026
CultureObama Presidential Center Grand Opening Features Stevie Wonder, Springsteen, Tems and More
The Chicago ceremony on June 18 brings together a stacked lineup of global music icons for a historic opening.
June 17, 2026
- Releases
Johnny Marr Announces New Solo Album The Age of Everything
The Smiths guitarist returns with his fifth solo LP, due October 2 via BMG.
June 16, 2026
Tour NewsSmashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton to Headline LA July 4th Concert
America250's 'America's Block Party' lands at the Memorial Coliseum with tickets priced at $17.76.
June 16, 2026
- Releases
Olivia Rodrigo Crashes No Doubt's Final Sphere Show in Las Vegas
Rodrigo surprised the crowd at Gwen Stefani's last Sphere residency show, one day after dropping her new album.
June 15, 2026
- Charts
BTS 'Come Over' Wins Billboard Fan Poll with 86 Percent of the Vote
The ARIRANG bonus track dominated this week's new music poll, beating out Olivia Rodrigo and more.
June 15, 2026
CultureTaylor Swift and HAIM Wore Custom Knicks Jerseys at NBA Finals Game Four
Taylor Swift, Este, and Alana Haim celebrated the Knicks' historic comeback in punny custom tees at Madison Square Garden.
June 15, 2026
CultureKaty Perry, LISA, Anitta and More Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony at SoFi Stadium
Katy Perry led a global lineup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony in Inglewood on June 12.
June 15, 2026
- Releases
Blink-182 Drop 25th Anniversary Edition of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Six vault tracks hit streaming for the first time as Blink-182 celebrate a landmark punk record.
June 15, 2026
CultureMickey Guyton Sings National Anthem at 2026 NBA Finals Game 5
Mickey Guyton brought her country twang to the NBA Finals stage in San Antonio on June 13.
June 15, 2026
CultureMichael Jackson Biopic Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic of All Time
The Jaafar Jackson-led film surpasses Bohemian Rhapsody with over $911 million worldwide.
June 15, 2026
CultureLil Uzi Vert, North West, and Chief Keef Lead Summer Smash 2026 Day One
Summer Smash 2026 opened in Chicago with Lil Uzi Vert teasing a new album and North West making her festival debut.
June 15, 2026
- Releases
Olivia Rodrigo Third Album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love Is Out Now
Rodrigo's follow-up to Guts arrives with a Robert Smith duet and a bolder sonic range.
June 13, 2026
- Industry
Taylor Swift Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame, Calls Sombr the Future
Taylor Swift made history at the Songwriters HOF while putting the music world onto alt-pop artist Sombr.
June 13, 2026
IndustryProject 91 Launches Playgrounds Platform to Scale Pop-Up Live Experiences
Project 91 and Playgrounds are bringing unconventional live events to new cities with serious investment behind them.
June 11, 2026
IndustryWarner Music Group Acquires AI Attribution Startup Sureel AI
WMG buys Sureel AI to track how its recordings are used in AI training and generation.
June 11, 2026
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