In an election year crucial for the future of the United States, a number of A-list stars joined Rock the Vote’s Democracy Summer campaign Thursday (June 18) with a two-hour virtual concert, encouraging viewers to register to vote. Katy Perry…
Jay Z's entertainment company blames hardships caused by the pandemic and failure to approve subleasers, while its landlord says it does not constitute force majeure. Jay Z’s Roc Nation is suing its New York City landlord for…
While the United States doesn’t have a performance right for master recordings except for digital transmissions, U.S. officials are including that issue and a variety of other copyright improvements in trade negotiations with other countries, like Canada…
The song completed a 65-week rise to the top of the Country Airplay chart. Singer-songwriter Travis Denning watched as his second single, “After a Few,” debuted at No. 58 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart dated March 23,…
Tenille Townes is taking her annual “Big Hearts for Big Kids” benefit concert virtual this year, though she will be hosting the all-star event from Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Dierks Bentley, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Andy Grammer, Mickey Guyton, Caylee Hammack, Ashley McBryde, Lori McKenna, Chrissy…
Queen and Adam Lambert had to cancel the European leg of their joint Rhapsody Tour, which would have ended this Sunday, June 21. But the party’s just getting started. The band will host a different kind of live show on…
Social media and technology have become everyone’s go-to during the quarantine and social distancing caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Concerts are being held virtually, interviews are hosted on Instagram Live, and other apps, such as TikTok, have…
AMERICA NEEDS TO REBRAND ITS COMPANY’S IMAGE STARTING WITH ITS DOMESTIC POLICY AND CURRENCY A highly unfavorable image on the U.S. $20 bill has struck recent debates on social media. Is it a poorley drawn lantern…
Mavis Staples, Willie Nelson, André 3000, Coldplay and about 600 others also signed the letter requesting federal funding. More than 600 musicians and comedians issued a letter to Congress Thursday (June 18) asking for federal assistance to…
Lee has three new rap projects to work on, but is apprehensive about hitting the studio. Since getting her start through a chance meeting with Gucci Mane, Atlanta-based audio engineer Kesha Lee has worked on chart-toppers like Childish Gambino’s “This Is…
Jencarlos is ready for the summer and for some splashing fun with his new single “Water,” which music video premieres exclusively on Billboard today (June 18). Sensual fusions of EDM, Afrobeat and tropical rhythms bring to life…
Live music virtual concert space Stadio returns tonight (June 18) at 8 p.m. PT with an exclusive mixed reality performance from dubstep producer and Los Angeles native 12th Planet. Launched last month with a performance from JSTJR,…
As many Blacks continue to fight for racial equality and justice from police brutality, Friday (June 19) will serve as a day of celebration within the African American community in honor of Juneteenth, a day commemorating when…
Each week, Billboard is polling club DJs, with venues shuttered due to the coronavirus. With clubs closed across the country and Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart on hiatus, we’re asking reporting club DJs what they’ve been listening…
Brazilian sensation Anitta has signed with Warner Records, Billboard has learned. “I’m so excited to join the U.S. Warner Records team,” Anitta said in an official statement. “It’s the most important moment in my career. Now, I…