Music

Melanie Martinez | Photo by Cho Giseok Melanie Martinez has claimed the top spot in this week’s fan-driven music poll with her unexpected new single, “POSSESSION.” In a survey launched by Billboard on Friday, January 30, enthusiasts were asked to identify their favorite arrival from a crowded field of new releases. Martinez emerged as the...

BigXthaPlug celebrates his massive commercial milestones at the UnitedMasters’ Third Annual Celebration of Independent Music, held at the Hollywood Palladium on January 31, 2026. (Photo: Respective Collective) During a high-octane weekend leading up to the Grammy Awards, the artist services powerhouse UnitedMasters turned the spotlight on BigXthaPlug. The Texas-bred sensation was the man of the...

Cardi B takes the stage as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” January 31, 2026. (Photo: Will Heath/NBC) Cardi B made a triumphant return to the iconic Studio 8H this weekend, delivering a pair of standout performances from her latest chart-topping album, Am I the Drama? During the January 31 episode, hosted by Alexander...

The Most Unforgettable Moments From Clive Davis’ 2026 Pre-Grammy Gala “This evening carries a profound significance,” Clive Davis remarked to the glittering assembly gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The ballroom was a mosaic of talent, featuring everyone from foundational legends to the industry’s newest vanguards, alongside iconic actors and cultural dignitaries. “We...

Taylor Momsen and the Foo Fighters take the stage during the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 30, 2026. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Billboard) At the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, the Foo Fighters and Taylor Momsen stunned the audience by unearthing a hidden chapter of...

Becky G arrives at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Mariah Carey at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 30, 2026. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Billboard) At the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, Becky G utilized her red-carpet spotlight to deliver a defiant political message. The 28-year-old Mexican-American artist made a...

ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Sombr performs during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for MTV) Rising star Sombr has reimagined Olivia Dean’s chart-topping anthem “Man I Need,” bringing a textured, indie-rock sensibility to triple j’s iconic Like a Version studio. The performance offers a gritty,...

Paris Hilton at the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Michael Buckner) Paris Hilton has sparked excitement regarding a potential musical venture with her longtime confidante, Britney Spears. The media mogul recently revealed that the two icons have been discussing a collaboration while bonding over their shared history and evolving creative interests. In...

Melanie Martinez | Photo: Cho Giseok This week’s musical landscape offers a diverse array of sounds, spanning from mainstream pop sensations and the return of a folk-inspired storyteller to a powerful political statement from a legendary rock icon. With such a varied slate of debuts, we want to know: which new release has captured your...

Louis Tomlinson | Courtesy of BMG Louis Tomlinson Expresses Gratitude as ‘How Did I Get Here?’ Claims UK Chart Peak Louis Tomlinson’s dedicated fanbase answered the call with resounding success. Following a concerted effort to boost his latest project, the British artist celebrated How Did I Get Here? ascending to the summit of the Official...