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Jared Leto at the Los Angeles premiere of Disney’s “Tron: Ares” held at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Oct. 6, 2025. JC Olivera/Variety Jared Leto has strongly refuted fresh allegations of sexual misconduct brought forward by four women who state that their encounters with the 30 Seconds to Mars frontman took place during their teenage...
Renowned French Electronic Producer Kavinsky Passes Away at 50 Kavinsky performing at the Eurockeennes Music Festival in Belfort, France, on June 30, 2012. Photo: David Wolff – Patrick/Getty Images Pioneering French electronic music producer Kavinsky has passed away at the age of 50. The somber news was initially brought to light by the French publication...
Ministry of Sound, London — Photo: Jody Hartley London’s legendary electronic temple, the Ministry of Sound, is gearing up to commemorate its landmark 35th anniversary with an immersive, weekend-long celebration, Billboard U.K. can exclusively announce. Spanning the weekend of October 2–3, the iconic venue will host an elite roster of electronic music royalty, including Andy...
Dua Lipa attending the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. Chad Salvador/WWD Pop superstar Dua Lipa has officially unveiled her handpicked lineup for the upcoming 2026 London Literature Festival, scheduled to take place from October 20 to November 1 at...
Vetle Nærø performing live at Norway’s Bergtatt Festival Stian Werme According to musical lore, Niccolò Paganini once completed an entire violin masterpiece on a solitary string after his others snapped in succession. Whether that feat was a masterclass in theatrical showmanship or a testament to sheer, unadulterated genius remains a subject of debate among historians...
Did Steve Lacy Accidentally Just Drop a Major ‘Spider-Man’ Spoiler? Published on July 28, 2026 • Music News Steve Lacy at the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Gilbert Flores/Variety Grammy-winning genre-bender Steve Lacy might have inadvertently earned himself a spot on Marvel’s permanent watchlist. The alternative sensation raised...
BAND-MAID Talks European Tour, New Single “ENERGETIC,” and Upcoming Hiatus BAND-MAID. Ayaka Horiuchi / Courtesy of Billboard Japan Rock sensation BAND-MAID dropped their first release of 2026, the high-octane single “ENERGETIC,” on June 24. With the group announcing a brief pause from their signature “OKYU-JI” (live performances) in 2027 to recharge, their newest music carries...
Jean-Michel Jarre Michael Buckner/PMC Renowned electronic music visionary Jean-Michel Jarre is expanding his legendary creative repertoire to include published author, as the French maestro prepares to launch his debut book this coming autumn. Scheduled for release on November 24, Machines: A History of Electronic Music serves as a comprehensive chronicle of Jarre’s extraordinary private collection...
Madison Beer Announces Engagement to NFL Star Justin Herbert Following a Whirlwind Romance Madison Beer and Justin Herbert spotted at Dodger Stadium during the 2025 World Series. Patrick Smith/Getty Images July has proven to be an unforgettable month for Madison Beer. Just a fortnight after headlining a triumphant sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden, the...
Childish Gambino performing at Little Island Emilio Madrid / Courtesy of DCK & O&M Most artistic directors curate seasonal calendars for traditional theaters, historic opera houses, or municipal auditoriums. Zack Winokur, however, commands an entire floating sanctuary in the Hudson River. For the past three seasons, Winokur has held the role of producing artistic director...
