A true rock n' roller can handle a little heat, just ask Bobby Jensen of Hairball. The cover musician was performing in Sioux City, Iowa, dressed in full KISS make-up and costume, when his long hair accidentally caught fire from the…
Following Dwyane Wade's support for his 12-year-old child Zaya coming out as a transgender girl, the LGBTQ+ community rejoiced and praised the basketball star's acceptance in parenting. However, Young Thug doesn't agree. The rapper took to Twitter on Tuesday (Feb. 18) to purposely…
From Judy Garland in the ’30s to the newly 18-year-old Billie Eilish, this week’s Pop Shop Podcast explores the power of child stars who grow up alongside their fans. Justin Bieber released his debut album, My World 2.0, almost exactly…
After much speculation, Banda MS and Snoop Dogg are officially teaming up for their first-ever joint concert, Billboard can confirm. The announcement was made Tuesday (Feb. 18) revealing that the concert is called “Dos Culturas, Una Union” (two cultures, one union)…
On Wednesday, the T.J. Martell Foundation for Cancer Research will honor Latin music executives Walter Kolm and Alexandra Lioutikoff during its fourth annual Martell in Miami charity dinner. Kolm is the founder and CEO of WK Entertainment and Lioutikoff is…
Registration & ticket sales now open for the weeklong celebration, culminating in the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The three-day LatinFest+ presented by Billboard and Telemundo will unite Latin music’s top artists and industry leaders in a series of panels and…
Nearly four years after emerging victorious as contestants on the Kelly Rowland– and Frank Gaston Jr.-hosted talent competition Chasing Destiny, R&B quintet June’s Diary — comprised of Ashly Williams (31), Brienna DeVlugt (26), Gabrielle "Gabby" Carrerio (23), Kristal Smith (31) and Shyann Roberts (23)…
Update: After the publishing of this post, Twista, Lil' Kim, and Mase all say they have no affiliation with the festival. Billboard has reached out to Lovers & Friends for comment. If you're a fan of some emerging R&B artists, but…
Last year, as part of Billboard's Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. Everyone from Normani and Khalid to DJ Premier and Rapsody shared tracks that represented their love for the…
Earlier this month, Dwyane Wade announced his support for his 12-year-old child Zaya coming out as a transgender girl. The open-minded parenting love from Wade and Gabrielle Union drew support from the LGBTQ+ community, but rapper Boosie Badazz wasn't feeling the Wades' decision.…