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 culture across the diaspora — from…
Young M.A gives her opinion on the climate of music today, saying that it feels imbalanced due to the lack of quality R&B music being made. The music industry today is interesting to say the least. One one hand, artists…
Shay Mooney, one half of duo Dan + Shay, welcomed his second son on Friday (Feb. 21). Mooney and his wife Hannah Billingsley have named their newborn Ames Alexander, as the singer announced on Instagram. The new father of two was…
LeBron James paid tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant who died in a helicopter crash on January 26th. Kobe and Gianna Bryant tragically passed away on January 26th in a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of seven other people.…
Kanye West’s Adidas Yeezy Boost 380 returning to retailers in a reflective “Mist” colorway next month. One of ‘s newest Adidas Yeezy silhouettes, the Yeezy Boost 380, is reportedly headed back to retailers next month in a brand new “Mist”…
Ricky Martin opened the Viña del Mar music festival in Chile with a sold-out show, where he traversed some of his greatest hits, from “Vuelve” to a reimagined “Livin' La Vida Loca.” Playing to an adoring crowd of more than…
Russ takes a moment to appreciate some of hip-hop’s unsung heroes, hitmaker extraordinaire Boi-1da and piano slayer Scott Storch. recently came through and showed some major love to two of his favorite producers of all time: Canadian producer and the…
Beyonce took to the stage at the Staples Center on Monday (Feb. 24) to open the memorial event honoring the late Kobe and Gianna Bryant. The singer performed an emotional rendition of her hit song “XO,” as well as “Halo.”…
Michael Jordan delivers perfectly timed “Crying Jordan” meme reference during his tearful speech about Kobe Bryant. was among the many NBA legends past and present who gathered at Staples Center on Monday to celebrate the lives of Kobe and Gianna…
Alicia Keys performed a heartfelt rendition of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" for Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Celebration of Life ceremony at the NBA legend's old stomping grounds at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Monday (Feb. 24). She wore a satin purple suit…