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This week’s electronic music landscape has been defined by dramatic shifts at Coachella. Anyma was sidelined for the festival’s opening weekend due to structural challenges with the stage build, though he is set to make his grand debut on the main stage tonight, April 17. Meanwhile, Rezz prioritized her well-being by bowing out of weekend...
Zayn Malik Shares Health Update Following Hospitalization on Album Release Day Zayn Malik pictured during the September 2024 New York Fashion Week. Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images On the highly anticipated release day of his latest project, Zayn Malik revealed to fans that he has been hospitalized, sharing that he is currently undergoing a period of...
J-Hope Opens Up About His Natural Role Within BTS Every member of BTS brings a unique energy to the group, and for j-hope, defining his specific contribution has become a process of intuition rather than obligation. In a candid conversation with Rolling Stone as part of the group’s latest cover story, j-hope addressed his position...
SMTR25 x Billboard China Spotlight Edition Billboard China On April 13, Billboard China officially unveiled its “SPOTLIGHT” series, a groundbreaking initiative blending physical and digital media tailored specifically for the Chinese music landscape. This debut release sets a new standard for localized, high-value music journalism. The project is anchored by three distinct pillars: a Digital...
Mita Gami commanding the stage at CRSSD Spring 2026 Daniela Becerra Israeli electronic music talent Mita Gami brought his distinctively sultry and rhythmic house sound to the San Diego waterfront for the Spring 2026 installment of the CRSSD festival on March 14. Taking over the festival’s iconic Palms stage, the Maccabi House co-founder powered through...
Hayley Williams | Credit: PMC If the persistent rumors surrounding Beyoncé’s upcoming album—widely expected to be a rock-centric project—are true, there is perhaps no more fitting collaborator than Paramore’s own Hayley Williams. The anticipation reached a fever pitch during Williams’ solo performance in Maryland this past Wednesday (April 15). A proactive fan seized the moment...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses a news conference at NYPD headquarters, January 6, 2026. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) They say you shouldn’t quit your day job, and for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, that sentiment rings particularly true. While the 34-year-old leads the city following his election last November, recently released tax...
An Exclusive Look Inside “The Arrival”: Billboard’s Desert Dance Celebration Billboard officially ignited the festivities for a weekend of non-stop music with The Arrival, an exclusive, star-studded desert gala in the Coachella Valley. The event, held in the heart of the desert, featured a electrifying headlining performance by electronic dance powerhouses, Louis the Child. On...
Celine Dion takes the stage at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena, February 2024. Christopher Polk/Billboard Celine Dion’s highly anticipated return to the spotlight gains momentum with the surprise Friday (April 17) debut of her evocative new single, “Dansons,” serving as a prelude to her upcoming Parisian residency. Penned by her long-standing creative...
Olivia Rodrigo Adrian Martin Olivia Rodrigo has officially unveiled her latest single, “Drop Dead.” The pop sensation dropped the track this Friday (April 17), marking her first musical release in years and signaling the dawn of her You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love era. This song serves as one of the...
