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Brandi Carlile addresses the media during the Super Bowl LX festivities in San Francisco, February 2026. Christopher Polk/Billboard Brandi Carlile is extending an olive branch to voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 but now find themselves disillusioned by the trajectory of his second term. Her message is simple: there is no shame in a...
Jelly Roll attends the Pre-Grammy Gala on January 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Billboard) Fresh off a triumphant showing at the Grammy Awards, country-rock powerhouse Jelly Roll has announced a select series of U.S. headlining dates for this summer. The 11-city trek, appropriately titled “The Little Ass Shed Tour,” is set to kick...
Hilary Duff | Photo: Alfred Marroquin Hilary Duff’s ‘Luck… or Something’ Claims Victory in Billboard’s Fan-Voted Poll Hilary Duff has made a triumphant return to the musical spotlight, with her latest project, Luck… or Something, securing the top spot in this week’s fan-voted release roundup. In a Billboard poll launched on Friday (Feb. 20), enthusiasts...
Nicki Minaj Showcases Signed “Signature Edition” Bible Gifted by Donald Trump Nicki Minaj and U.S. President Donald Trump at a recent summit. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images) Hip-hop icon Nicki Minaj is unveiling a unique addition to her personal collection: a customized gift from President Donald Trump. On Saturday (Feb. 21), the 43-year-old rap titan shared...
Barry Manilow | Photo: Dana Holland Legendary entertainer Barry Manilow is extending his hiatus from the stage as he continues his recuperation following surgery for lung cancer. The 82-year-old Grammy winner shared the update with fans on Friday, February 20, announcing the postponement of several upcoming tour dates. The decision follows a mid-January surgical procedure...
Charli xcx attends the “Wuthering Heights” world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on January 28, 2026. (Photo by Araya Doheny Photography/Variety) Pop innovator Charli XCX recently offered her take on Dave Grohl’s viral rendition of the “Apple” dance during a joint appearance on The Graham Norton Show. The episode also highlighted...
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters attends the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 30, 2026. Michael Buckner/Billboard Dave Grohl has finally broken his silence regarding Josh Freese’s exit from Foo Fighters, clarifying that the transition was a deliberate, group-wide choice rather than an impulsive move. Grohl...
Major Lazer to Ignite 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in Verona Diplo previously seen at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party in San Francisco. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Billboard) Major Lazer, the powerhouse electronic project led by Diplo, is officially slated to headline the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in Verona, Italy. The high-profile booking was confirmed...
Former ‘American Idol’ Participant Charged With Murder in Death of Ohio Spouse An illuminated American Idol sign from the 2018 tour. (Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images) Law enforcement officials in Ohio have apprehended and formally charged a former American Idol hopeful with the fatal shooting of his wife, alleging he manipulated the crime scene to mislead investigators....
‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ Vol. 31 Claims Top Spot on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, and Mitz Vah’s Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) Vol. 31 | Courtesy Photo The 31st volume of Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, and Mitz Vah’s That Time...
