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Industry2026 American Music Awards Nominees Full List Taylor Swift Leads
Taylor Swift tops 2026 AMA nominations with eight nods as the show heads to Las Vegas on Memorial Day.
May 26, 2026
CultureThe Weeknd Presents at 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took anime of the year as The Weeknd joined a star-studded presenter lineup.
May 25, 2026
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Shakira and Burna Boy Release Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Video for Dai Dai
Shakira and Burna Boy drop the Dai Dai video featuring Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
May 25, 2026
Tour NewsJ Balvin Headlines Sueños Festival 2026 With a Career-Spanning Set
J Balvin closed out Sueños Festival 2026's first night in Chicago with an hour of pure reggaeton canon.
May 25, 2026
Tour NewsFuerza Regida Headlines Sueños 2026 With Marlboro Rojo and Corridos Chaos
The San Bernardino group closed Sueños Festival 2026 in Chicago with a headline set built on corridos, guest appearances, and crowd mayhem.
May 25, 2026
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Tommy Lee Releases Tommyland Rides Again With New Track Stupid World
Tommy Lee revives his 2005 solo album with a Dolby Atmos remix, new bonus track, and its first-ever streaming release.
May 23, 2026
Tour NewsPost Malone Announces Australian and New Zealand Stadium Tour With Don Toliver
Post Malone's Big Ass World Tour hits four stadiums across Australia and New Zealand this October with Don Toliver in tow.
May 23, 2026
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Lola Young Releases 'From Down Here' With James Blake and Jameela Jamil
Lola Young's first new music since her Grammy win pairs her with James Blake and Jameela Jamil.
May 23, 2026
CultureA$AP Rocky and Puma Drop the Mostro 3D Mule After NYFW Debut
A$AP Rocky's latest Puma collab brings brutalist 3D-printed footwear to the public for $250.
May 22, 2026
Culture2026 American Music Awards Performers Revealed Including BTS Karol G Teyana Taylor
The 52nd AMAs air May 25 on CBS with a stacked lineup of current artists and heritage acts.
May 22, 2026
IndustryProtect Working Musicians Act Would Give Indie Artists Collective Bargaining Power Against AI and Streaming
A new federal bill wants to let independent musicians negotiate together against streaming platforms and AI companies.
May 22, 2026
ReleasesLUCKI Drops New Album DR*GS R BAD Featuring Lil Baby and Lil Yachty
LUCKI's most ambitious album yet arrives via EMPIRE with 20 tracks and a documentary on the way.
May 22, 2026
CultureFelipe Pantone and Etai LA Unite for LA Exhibition This Summer
Parallel Practices opens at albertz benda Los Angeles on July 17, bringing kinetic art and luxury design together.
May 21, 2026
IndustryBillboard Latin Music Week 2026 Returns to Miami in October
Billboard confirms dates for its 37th annual Latin Music Week at Faena Miami Beach.
May 21, 2026
CultureSlayyyter Makes TV Debut on Fallon Behind New Album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA
Slayyyter performed 'DANCE...' on The Tonight Show, marking her first-ever televised appearance.
May 21, 2026
- Charts
Bruno Mars Debuts on Latin Charts With First Spanish Recording Lo Arriesgo Todo
Bruno Mars enters the Latin market with 'Lo Arriesgo Todo,' his first Spanish-language studio recording.
May 21, 2026
Tour NewsPost Malone Brings Big Ass Stadium Tour to Australia and New Zealand
Post Malone announces four stadium dates across Australia and New Zealand for October 2025, with Don Toliver in tow.
May 21, 2026
IndustryMusic Supervisor Jen Malone Breaks Down How Songs Land in TV Shows
Jen Malone, the supervisor behind Euphoria and Atlanta, explains sync licensing from the inside.
May 21, 2026
Tour NewsBASSINTHEGRASS 2026 Draws 12,000 to Darwin with Denzel Curry and Galantis
Australia's BASSINTHEGRASS festival returned to Mindil Beach with a stacked international and local lineup.
May 19, 2026
CultureChappell Roan and Orville Peck to Receive 2026 Elton John Impact Awards
Chappell Roan, Orville Peck, and Melissa Etheridge are among six LGBTQ+ icons honored in a new podcast awards series.
May 19, 2026
CulturePaul McCartney and Chad Smith Crash Will Ferrell SNL Monologue
McCartney and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith stole the SNL Season 51 finale monologue from host Will Ferrell.
May 19, 2026
Releases2026 Album Release Calendar: BTS, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo and More
Billboard's 2026 album release calendar maps out the year's biggest drops across every genre.
May 19, 2026
CultureCardi B Leads 2026 BET Awards Nominations With Six Nods
Cardi B tops the 2026 BET Awards nominations list, with Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist close behind.
May 19, 2026
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Leon Thomas to Receive 2026 ASCAP Vanguard Award in Los Angeles
Three-time Grammy winner Leon Thomas earns ASCAP's Vanguard Award for reshaping modern R&B.
May 19, 2026
CultureMariah the Scientist Wins Rising Star Award at Billboard Women in Music 2026
Mariah the Scientist made her award show performance debut and took home the Rising Star Award at Billboard Women in Music 2026.
May 18, 2026
CultureKendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, and will.i.am Back Compton High School Rebuild
Three Compton-connected artists show up for Centennial High School groundbreaking ceremony.
May 18, 2026
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JPEGMAFIA Drops New Single Yen Ahead of Experimental Rap Album
JPEGMAFIA releases "¥ (Yen)" as his album Experimental Rap arrives Friday, May 21 via AWAL.
May 17, 2026
Tour NewsJourney Final Frontier Tour Adds 40 Dates Across North America in 2026
Journey's farewell tour expands to nearly 70 shows, running through November 2026.
May 17, 2026
Tour NewsMadonna, Shakira, and BTS to Headline FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
The 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium will feature a historic halftime performance from three global acts.
May 17, 2026
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The Strokes Announce New Album Reality Awaits and Nick Valensi Hiatus
The Strokes revealed guitarist Nick Valensi is on temporary hiatus ahead of their 2026 album and tour.
May 17, 2026
CultureDaddy Yankee Surprises Fans at Ed Sheeran Concert in Puerto Rico
Daddy Yankee joined Ed Sheeran on stage in San Juan, marking his first Coliseo performance since his 2023 farewell shows.
May 17, 2026
- Charts
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean 'Rein Me In' Sets UK Chart Record at 11 Weeks
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean break a 18-year UK chart record with 'Rein Me In' at No. 1.
May 17, 2026
- Releases
Drake Drops Three Albums at Once: Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti
Drake released three projects simultaneously, targeting the Billboard 200 top three and reigniting his Kendrick Lamar feud.
May 17, 2026
- Releases
Drake Drops Three New Albums and Seven Music Videos in One Night
Drake released Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour overnight, along with a run of new visuals shot in Toronto.
May 15, 2026
- Releases
Drake Drops Iceman Album With Shots at Kendrick Lamar and More
Drake's ninth studio album Iceman takes aim at Kendrick Lamar, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, and others.
May 15, 2026
- Charts
Michael Jackson's Thriller Returns to No. 1 on R&B Chart After 40 Years
The Michael biopic has driven Thriller back to the top of Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the first time since 1984.
May 15, 2026
CultureBeyonce, Taylor Swift, and Weezer Recordings Enter National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress adds 25 recordings to its permanent archive, including Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Weezer.
May 15, 2026
Tour NewsMadonna, Shakira, and BTS Headline First World Cup Final Halftime Show
The three acts will perform at MetLife Stadium on July 19 for the FIFA World Cup final.
May 15, 2026
IndustryTaylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Named BMI Pop Songwriters of the Year 2026
Swift and Carpenter shared the top songwriting honor at the 2026 BMI Pop Awards, with Kendrick Lamar's 'luther' taking Song of the Year.
May 14, 2026
Tour NewsIce Cube and Mike Epps Announce Friday 30th Anniversary Concert in Long Beach
Ice Cube and Mike Epps bring the Friday anniversary to Long Beach Amphitheater this July with Warren G and Scarface.
May 14, 2026
CultureShania Twain to Host 61st ACM Awards and Tease New Album
Shania Twain hosts the 2026 ACM Awards on May 17, with surprises and a new studio album on the way.
May 12, 2026
IndustryiHeartMedia Q1 2025 Revenue Rises as Podcast Business Grows
iHeartMedia posted nearly 10% revenue growth in Q1, driven by a 27% surge in podcast income.
May 12, 2026
IndustryAssociation of Music Offices Launches to Support Local Music Ecosystems Nationwide
A new national trade group, the AMO, unites government music offices to strengthen local music economies across the U.S.
May 12, 2026
CultureThe Beatles Museum at 3 Savile Row Opens in London Next Year
The first officially sanctioned Beatles museum will open inside the historic Savile Row recording and rooftop concert site.
May 12, 2026
Tour News50 Cent, Diplo, Nelly and The Chainsmokers Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Events
Sports Illustrated's Beyond the Pitch series brings live music to four World Cup host cities this summer.
May 12, 2026
DealsSony Music Publishing Acquires Recognition Music Group Catalog in Landmark Deal
Sony and GIC partner to acquire iconic songs from Blackstone in a deal valued at potentially $3.5 billion.
May 12, 2026
IndustryNettwerk Music Group Founders Win Lifetime Achievement at 2026 Libera Awards
Terry McBride and Mark Jowett are being honored for four decades of independent music leadership.
May 12, 2026
CultureRiley Green Joins The Voice Season 30 as Country Coach
Riley Green announced as a coach for NBC's The Voice Season 30, joining Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine.
May 11, 2026
- Industry
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million Over Unauthorized Image Use
Dua Lipa is taking Samsung to court over the unlicensed use of her photo on TV packaging.
May 11, 2026
- Industry
Rising Alt-Pop Artist Lamb and 90s Trip-Hop Duo Share a Name Problem
Long Beach electro-pop artist Lamb's tour rollout is causing confusion with UK trip-hop duo Lamb, who have formally addressed the mix-up.
May 11, 2026
Tour NewsPlayboi Carti Headlines Rolling Loud Orlando for Record Sixth Time
Carti brought the full Opium roster to Rolling Loud Orlando, teasing new music and ignoring curfew for 60,000 fans.
May 10, 2026
Tour NewsOlivia Rodrigo Unraveled Tour 2026-27 Dates and What to Know
Olivia Rodrigo's Unraveled Tour kicks off September 2026 with 50-plus U.S. dates and a new album on the way.
May 10, 2026
CultureGrammy Hall of Fame Gala 2026: Janet Jackson, Erykah Badu, and George Clinton
The 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala honored 14 recordings, with standout moments from Janet Jackson and Erykah Badu.
May 10, 2026
CultureRolling Loud Movie Trailer Debuts Featuring Travis Scott and Owen Wilson
The Rolling Loud film drops its first trailer, with a theater release set for October 2, 2026.
May 10, 2026
CultureJanet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
Janet Jackson and producer Jimmy Jam accepted the Grammy Hall of Fame honor for Rhythm Nation 1814 at the 2026 gala.
May 10, 2026
CulturePhoebe Bridgers Debuts New Songs at Roswell New Mexico Pop-Up Show
Bridgers played her first show in three years, previewing new material at a surprise Roswell pop-up.
May 9, 2026
IndustryWarner Records Named Grammy Hall of Fame Label Honoree for 2026
Warner Records received the Grammy Hall of Fame label tribute, with Aaron Bay-Schuck reflecting on artist development and legacy.
May 9, 2026
CultureDua Lipa Joins Tame Impala Onstage at London O2 Arena
Dua Lipa made a surprise appearance at Tame Impala's O2 Arena show, performing 'Houdini' and new collab 'After Thought'.
May 9, 2026
- Deals
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sells Recorded Catalog to Warner Music for Over $300 Million
Warner Music Group acquires the full RHCP recorded catalog via its Bain Capital joint venture.
May 9, 2026
- Charts
Drake Iceman Album Drops May 15 as Hip-Hop Awaits Chart Return
DJ Whoo Kid says rap has been missing Drake on the Billboard charts, and the wait ends May 15.
May 9, 2026
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