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Justin Bieber delivers a powerful performance during a recent live appearance. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Billboard) If you weren’t among the fortunate few to witness Justin Bieber’s unannounced pop-up show in Los Angeles this past weekend, there is no need to worry. The intimate gig was merely a tantalizing preview of what is on the horizon. On...
Zayn Malik takes the stage at O2 Academy Leeds in November 2024. | Photo: Andrew Benge/Getty Images Many parents go to great lengths to maintain their “cool” status in the eyes of their children. For Zayn Malik, that meant orchestrating a high-profile collaboration with one of his daughter’s musical idols. During a recent sit-down on...
KATSEYE takes the stage during the 68th annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026. Christopher Polk/Billboard KATSEYE is inviting their dedicated fanbase, the EYEKONS, to a masterclass in sophistication, and the primary lesson is simple: it’s time to raise those pinkies. The HYBE-backed global sensation recently unveiled their upcoming single,...
Noah Kahan Swaps the Stage for the Classroom in ‘Celebrity Substitute’ Acclaimed singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is expanding his repertoire from sold-out arenas to the elementary school blackboard. The “Stick Season” artist is the latest guest to step into the role of educator for the digital series Celebrity Substitute, and we have a first look at...
Rihanna takes the stage in her hometown of St. Michael, Barbados, to celebrate the launch of her sophomore album, ‘A Girl Like Me’, on April 22, 2006. Scott Gries/Getty Images for Universal Music Two decades have passed since “sexy” made its grand return, hips remained famously truthful, and the airwaves were dominated by the gritty...
BTS strikes a pose for the ‘ARIRANG’ album cover. (Photo credit: BigHit Music) RM is channeling his inner heavy in a cinematic new teaser for BTS’s “2.0.” In the brief clip, the group’s leader commands the screen with the imposing gravitas of a 1970s-era underworld boss. Unveiled on Tuesday, the 30-second preview begins in a...
Industry titan Billboard has joined forces with Fuse Media, a premier minority-owned media entity, to announce the debut of Billboard Español TV. Unveiled on Tuesday, March 31, this innovative streaming network is dedicated to the vibrant intersection of Spanish-language music and culture, targeting U.S. Hispanic viewers and a growing global audience. Scheduled for a Q2...
Kali Uchis | Photo by Amaury Nessaibia Grammy-winning visionary Kali Uchis has officially announced her upcoming North American trek, the “For the Girls Tour,” set to dominate stages throughout the spring and summer of 2025. Joining the genre-defying superstar on this run is R&B standout Mariah the Scientist, with rising artist Laila! providing support on...
John Summit | Photo: Angel Rivera / Courtesy of The Darkroom John Summit Unveils Stacked Phase One Lineup for Experts Only Festival Return The curtain has officially been raised on the initial roster for the highly anticipated second edition of John Summit’s Experts Only festival. Following a triumphant debut, the house music heavyweight is returning...
BTS continues to ride the wave of their recent chart success with a refreshing new live performance of “SWIM.” The track, which recently dominated the Billboard Hot 100, is a standout single from their latest masterpiece, ARIRANG. To celebrate, the group shared a vibrant, summery rendition of the song filmed at an indoor aquatic center....
