What’s Your Favorite ‘Love’ Song? Vote!
Ah, February. The month when love in the air, on the radio and likely in more than a few song titles on your most swoonworthy playlists. Four years ago, Billboard ranked the top 50 "love" songs of all time…
Anthony Davis’ Kobe Bryant Tattoo Revealed
AD’s tattoo artist shares a look at his Black Mamba-inspired ink. Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis recently set out to get some new tattoos in honor of the late, great Kobe Bryant, much like…
Industry Rule No. 4080: Are Bad Record Deals Unethical, Or Just Part of the Game?
“Industry rule No. 4080: record company people are shady.” A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip memorably sounded his warning about the perils of the music business almost thirty years ago; a cautioning that was well-reflected over the following years…
Lil Wayne’s “Funeral” Is A Reminder He Deserves To Smells His Flowers While He’s Here
ALBUM REVIEW: Lil Wayne’s alien exterior cracks under human emotions. The title Funeral has a few meanings that parallel to Wayne’s career. It could represent the end of an era, the beginning of a new one, fueling…
Common Responds After Jay Z Pulls In Criticism For Sitting During NFL National Anthem
“He is for the people” During last weekend’s Super Bowl LIV, . The move lead many people . “You understand that all eyes were on you, you should’ve stood up,” . While the reactions continue to pour in online,…
Janelle Monáe’s Mercury-Poisoning Scare Explained: Doctor Breaks It Down
Janelle Monáe revealed in an interview in The Cut this week that she recently changed up her diet and became a pescatarian, which led to an unexpected health scare. Though the details are thin, the singer — who announced Thursday (Feb.…
Brockhampton Finally Scored Its Hit Single — And Shia LaBeouf Helped Make It Possible
Brockhampton’s rise in the music industry diverges from the flash of TikTok-fueled virality that has helped so many new artists break through on the strength of a single track. Rather than flip a hit into a record…
Pop Smoke Low-Key Shades Tekashi 6ix9ine With This Message
“ION GOTTA PAINT MY HAIR RAINBOW COLORS.” Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke isn’t relying on antics or social media drama to boost his profile. He’s finding success organically, expanding on the current drill wave in his borough and…
The Ultimate 2020 Billboard Latin Music Awards Playlist: Daddy Yankee, Rosalia, Calibre 50 & More
Yesterday (Feb. 5), Billboard and Telemundo unveiled the finalists for the 2020 Billboard Latin Music Awards, led by Bad Bunny and Ozuna with 14 nods each. Other top finalists this year include Daddy Yankee, Anuel AA, Karol G,…
Jonas Brothers Tease New Music, Plus How Joe & Kevin Totally Missed the Spinach in Nick’s Teeth at Grammys
The Grammys marked a big night for the Jonas Brothers and their fans, as the trio teased a swoon-worthy new song titled "Five More Minutes" before performing their latest jam, "What a Man Gotta Do." Even more exciting?…
Warriors Agree To Trade D’Angelo Russell: Report
DLo headed to Minnesota. The Golden State Warriors have reportedly agreed to trade D’Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, a protected first-round pick in 2021 and a 2021 second-round pick, according to…
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Boyfriend Nick Gordon’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Nick Gordon passed away on January 1st, 2020. The cause of earlier this year has been determined by his autopsy and toxicology report, and it appears he suffered a fatal heroin overdose. According to the reports, Gordon was hospitalized…
Angela Simmons Says She & Bow Wow Are "Just Friends"
For “right now.” Anglea Simmons and dated briefly in 2012 and parted ways and carried on with their lives. Bow Wow went on to have a child with his ex Joie Davis while Angela had a child…
‘Believe’ It: Meek Mill & Justin Timberlake Collaboration Is On the Way
Meek Mill is back to keeping his focus on the music. Following a nasty back-and-forth with ex Nicki Minaj on Wednesday, the Philly rapper posted a pair of clips teasing an upcoming collaboration with Justin Timberlake. The forthcoming single…
R. Kelly’s Ex Alleges He Recreated His Own Sexual Abuse
R. Kelly’s ex-girlfriend Kitti Jones tells Dr. Oz that the singer used to ask her to do “graphic” things connected to his own sexual abuse. It’s been one year since the public finally caught on to all…