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RIIZE Gears Up for Their Next Musical Era RIIZE | Credit: SM Entertainment RIIZE is pulling back the curtain on the next evolution of their sound. The boy band has officially revealed the six-track lineup for their highly anticipated second mini-album, II. Scheduled for release on June 15 via SM Entertainment and RCA Records, the...

Olivia Rodrigo attends the Fifth Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, October 2025. Gilbert Flores/Variety Five years ago, the prospect of Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter joining forces in the studio seemed like an impossibility. Yet, in the ever-shifting landscape of pop music, one learns never to say never. During a candid conversation for...

GRiZ Jason Siegel For many, the fantasy of stepping away from the daily grind remains just that—a dream. For GRiZ, it became a reality. It has been three years since the celebrated bass-funk virtuoso hit pause on his career. On June 6, 2023, he shared a candid message with his followers, noting that his life...

Rosalía taking the stage during The BRIT Awards 2026 in Manchester. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Fans eager to catch Rosalía during the Florida leg of her highly anticipated LUX World Tour will need to adjust their plans. The singer has officially announced the postponement of three upcoming concert dates until further notice. Representatives for the artist...

Niall Horan Reflects on the Evolution of Boy Bands: Why BTS and One Direction Are Worlds Apart Niall Horan commanding the stage at the Kia Forum, Los Angeles. Time moves at a breakneck speed in the pop music world. It feels like only yesterday that One Direction reigned as the undisputed kings of the boy...

Prince’s Musical Legacy Lives On: Estate Announces “Timeless” Archive Collection Prince captured during his performance at the 2007 NCLR ALMA Awards in Pasadena, California. Nearly ten years after his passing, the enigmatic genius of Prince continues to resonate. His estate has officially unveiled plans for Timeless, a sprawling new collection that mines the depths of...

Beyoncé attends the 2026 Met Gala, themed “Costume Art,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Michael Buckner/Penske Media Beyoncé is continuing to stack her impressive fortune. The global icon has officially secured a spot on Forbes’ prestigious annual ranking of the wealthiest self-made women in America, joining the elite company of fellow industry powerhouses like...

Olivia Rodrigo attending the 67th annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, February 2025. Gilbert Flores/Billboard Olivia Rodrigo continues to be vocal about her strong opposition to the mass deportations and aggressive enforcement tactics currently being deployed by ICE under the Trump administration. In a candid cover story for Dazed published this Thursday (June 4), the...

It has been quite a while since Rachel Chinouriri graced a stage in her hometown, a fact she openly mused about during her captivating performance at Shoreditch Town Hall this past Wednesday (June 3). “I realized it’s been over a year since my last London show, and I was genuinely anxious that no one would...

DJ AG energizing the crowd at the West LDN Carnival, part of the SXSW London festivities at the British Music Embassy, March 16, 2026. (Photo: Nick Piacente/SXSW) On Wednesday, June 3, DJ AG transformed Billboard’s THE STAGE at SXSW London into a vibrant sonic landscape, bringing his signature eclectic flair to the heart of the...