It has also changed how sales are counted for not-yet-manufactured physical albums delivered at a later date. Billboard is changing the rules to its Billboard 200, Hot 100 and other album and song charts — a blow to…
Last month, Selena Gomez teamed up with Trevor Daniel on a remix of his single, “Past Life,” and the duo teased an upcoming music video over the weekend. Gomez’s emotional verse on Daniel’s song is hardly the…
More than half a million viewers tuned into Billboard Argentina’s YouTube channel Thursday (July 9) for the “Argentina en la Casa” Online Festival, organized to help the country’s music industry workers. Supported by coverage by Radio Nacional…
NFL linebacker Kyle Queiro apologized to neo-soul legend Jill Scott after questioning why fans found her attractive, but her response proved her level of class transcends looks. In a series of since-deleted tweets from Friday (July 10), Queiro wrote,…
At the height of his success, Ricky Martin proclaimed to the world that he was “Livin’ La Vida Loca.” But in a new interview, Martin is revealing that life at that time was actually much more painful…
Glee star Naya Rivera was declared dead on Monday (July 13), days after the actress went missing while boating in Lake Piru, California, with her 4-year-old son, Josey. The sheriff’s tweeted earlier in the day that a body had been found. At…
J-pop duo Yuzu became the first act to perform onstage at Japanese ticketing and publishing company Pia’s new arena in Yokohama, Pia Arena MM, live streaming their hit “Eikou No Kakehashi” (“Bridge of Glory,” in English) on…
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday (July 13) that two men and two teenagers have been charged with killing rapper Pop Smoke in February. Corey Walker, 19, and Keandre Rodgers, 18, were charged…
Paging the VH1 divas! Earlier today (July 13), Kygo announced that this Friday, July 17, he’s releasing an edit of Tina Turner’s enduring 1984 classic “What’s Love Got To Do With It.” The news makes Turner the…
Kygo will dust off Tina Turner’s 1984 No. 1 hit “What’s Love Got to Do With It” with a new dance remix, but who else could Turner be cooking up another chart-topper with? Beyoncé has been quoted for looking…
On July 13, 1985, 72,000 people attended the star-studded Live Aid benefit concert at London’s Wembley Stadium. The event, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, raised money for the Ethiopian famine. Among those who took the…
Sony Music Group has created a new position in its highest ranks, naming Towalame Austin as its first executive vp philanthropy and social impact. The Los Angeles-based role, which will expand across both Sony’s recorded music and…
All Deacon Phillippe wanted to do was celebrate the release of his debut single, “Long Run.” The super-catchy dance tune featuring vocals from Nina Nesbitt is a jam for sure. How do we know? Because his mom,…
Cardi B and Offset rang in their daughter Kulture’s second birthday on Saturday (July 11) with quite the raging birthday bash. From the looks of the rapper’s Instagram, the L.O.L. Suprise! dolls-themed party was every two-year-old’s dream…
Last week was a special one for 50 Cent. Not only did the Get Rich or Die Tryin’ rapper turn 45, but on Sunday night (July 12), his heralded protégé Pop Smoke scored his first No. 1 album on the…