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- 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
- Releases
Taylor Swift Performs New Single at Toy Story 5 Premiere in Los Angeles
Taylor Swift debuted 'I Knew It, I Knew You' live and sang with Randy Newman at the Dolby Theatre.
June 11, 2026
Tour NewsPitchfork Festival London 2026 Lineup: Avalanches, Noname, Los Thuthanaka
Pitchfork Music London returns November 2-8 with a sprawling multi-venue bill across the city.
June 8, 2026
Tour NewsChris Lake Brings NYC to a Standstill With Brooklyn Rave Weekend
Chris Lake's Under the K Bridge run featured a weather battle, renegade stages, and a Knicks Finals moment.
June 8, 2026
- Charts
The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber 'Stay' Revisited as a Billboard Hot 100 Number One
A deep dive into how 'Stay' spent seven weeks at number one in 2021 and what it reveals about pop music's song-machine era.
June 8, 2026
- Releases
Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith Debut New Song at Primavera Sound
Olivia Rodrigo and The Cure's Robert Smith premiered 'what's wrong with me' live in Barcelona.
June 7, 2026
Tour NewsAriana Grande Opens Eternal Sunshine Tour With Career-Spanning Setlist
Ariana Grande launched the Eternal Sunshine Tour with hits from every era and a live debut of new single 'Hate That I Made You Love Me.'
June 7, 2026
- Releases
Electric Callboy and Dexter Holland Drop New Single Let the Good Times Roll
Electric Callboy's TANZNEID single features The Offspring's Dexter Holland ahead of their August album.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsLorde Debuts Unreleased Song and Closes Gov Ball 2026 Night One
Lorde headlined Governors Ball 2026 with a festival set that previewed new music and spanned her full catalog.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsFlorida Georgia Line Reunite at CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley staged a surprise reunion at CMA Fest, performing 'Cruise' live for the first time since their 2022 hiatus.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsEarl Sweatshirt Postpones Tour With MIKE Due to Injury
Earl Sweatshirt needs surgery after an injury forces the postponement of his North American tour with MIKE.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsDoja Cat and Massive Attack Primavera Sound Sets Canceled Due to Weather
Storms in Barcelona shut down the main stages at Primavera Sound 2026, wiping out Doja Cat, Massive Attack, and more.
June 6, 2026
- Releases
Ozuna Drops New Single and Video Mi Yo de Antes
Ozuna's Mi Yo de Antes is a reggaeton breakup record with real emotional weight behind it.
June 4, 2026
- Releases
Ellie Goulding Announces Sixth Studio Album I Know Too Much
Ellie Goulding confirms I Know Too Much drops September 4, with new single 'Black Prada Dress' arriving this week.
June 4, 2026
IndustryStubHub FestProtect Platform Launches to Shield Festival Fans from Disruptions
StubHub's new FestProtect system offers tiered compensation for weather cancellations, set conflicts, and everyday festival frustrations.
June 3, 2026
IndustryAllTrack Meets With Congress to Address PRO Transparency Concerns
The independent PRO took its case to Capitol Hill after facing federal scrutiny over licensing practices.
June 3, 2026
Tour NewsCharlie Puth Brings Art Garfunkel, Busta Rhymes, and Jimmy Fallon to MSG
Charlie Puth's Whatever's Clever World Tour stop at Madison Square Garden became an all-star event.
June 3, 2026
Tour NewsiHeartRadio Music Festival 2026 Lineup Features BTS, Cardi B, and More
The Las Vegas festival returns September 18-19 with a cross-genre bill headlined by global superstars.
June 3, 2026
Tour NewsKanye West Claims Record 118,000 Attendance at Istanbul Stadium Show
Kanye West opened his first European tour in 11 years with a reported record-breaking crowd in Istanbul.
June 2, 2026
Tour NewsBad Bunny Opens 10-Night Madrid Residency with Myke Towers Surprise
Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour hits Madrid in a sold-out historic residency.
June 2, 2026
Tour NewsDiljit Dosanjh to Headline Wembley Stadium as First Punjabi Artist
Diljit Dosanjh makes history with a 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium date this September.
June 2, 2026
- Releases
Pussy Riot Debut Album CYKA Arrives June 12 with Avenged Sevenfold
Nadya Tolokonnikova announces CYKA, Pussy Riot's first full album, out June 12.
June 2, 2026
CultureBad Bunny and Adidas Drop Vivid Red Ballerina Sneaker Inspired by Puerto Rico
Bad Bunny's latest Adidas Ballerina colorway pulls from Puerto Rican Flamboyán tree folklore and drops May 30.
May 30, 2026
- Releases
Young M.A Drops Debut Album Kween Five Years After Last Project
Brooklyn rapper Young M.A releases Kween independently, her first album in five years.
May 29, 2026
- Releases
Syd Announces New Album Beard Due July 2026 on Warner
LA artist Syd reveals her fourth solo album Beard, out July 17, with lead single Callin featuring Blu June.
May 29, 2026
- Charts
Drake Makes Billboard History With Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour
Drake occupies the top three spots on the Billboard 200 and breaks the record for most Hot 100 No. 1s by a male solo artist.
May 27, 2026
- Releases
Ariana Grande Teases 'Hate That I Made You Love Me' Music Video
Grande's lead single from her eighth studio album Petal gets a horror-tinged video tease starring Justin Long.
May 27, 2026
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
- Releases
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
- Releases
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
- Releases
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
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