Music

Taylor Swift attending the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles. Taylor Swift has publicly lauded the distinct authenticity of Dakota Johnson. In the latest edition of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” list released this Wednesday (April 15), Swift contributed a heartfelt tribute to the actress, celebrating both her professional evolution and...

Katy Perry performing at the 2024 iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball in New York City. Kristina Bumphrey/Billboard Authorities have confirmed they are reviewing sexual assault allegations made by Ruby Rose against Katy Perry following a series of public social media posts. Law enforcement officials in Melbourne, Australia, announced on Wednesday (April 15) that investigators from their...

Kanye West Stephen Lovekin/WWD/PMC Ye has officially shelved his scheduled performance in Marseille, France, announcing the decision to postpone the event “until further notice.” This development arrives as the latest setback in an increasingly volatile European tour schedule for the artist. The news follows the recent fallout from his aborted appearance at the U.K.’s Wireless...

Bella Kay (Photo: Kirt Barnett) The highly anticipated lineup for the Billboard U.K. Live showcase at The Great Escape—scheduled for May 13–16 in Brighton—has officially been revealed. Following the Feb. 3 announcement that indie rockers Keo would headline The Deep End on May 14, the festival has expanded its roster. The latest additions include Bella...

Rezz Withdraws from Coachella Weekend 2 Citing Health Concerns Rezz commands the stage at the Sahara Tent during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. (Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Fans hoping to catch Rezz during the second weekend of Coachella will be disappointed, as the electronic music producer has officially canceled her upcoming appearance....

Lizzo at the Pre-Grammy Gala on January 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Earl Gibson III/Deadline The sunshine has arrived, and Lizzo is radiating nothing but pure confidence. While the calendar hasn’t officially flipped to summer, the superstar is already leaning into the seasonal energy. Taking to Instagram, the powerhouse performer treated fans to a...

Lena Dunham Reflects on Tensions During Jack Antonoff Relationship in New Memoir Lena Dunham and Jack Antonoff attend the New York premiere of the sixth season of ‘Girls’ on Feb. 2, 2017. In her latest memoir, Famesick, Lena Dunham offers an intimate look at her former relationship with producer and Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff. Among...

Joey Fatone discusses his career and personal challenges during an exclusive industry event in West Hollywood. For Joey Fatone, the transition from *NSYNC superstardom to life after the band was far from seamless. The singer recently revealed that the financial security he once took for granted vanished shortly after the group entered their 2002 hiatus,...

April has arrived, bringing with it a tapestry of seasonal milestones—from Easter and Passover to Earth Day and the unofficial 4/20 festivities. Yet, for the vinyl faithful, one date stands above the rest: Record Store Day. Now in its 18th year, the celebration returns on Saturday, April 18, to honor the independent shops that keep...

Olivia Dean at The BRIT Awards 2026, held at Co-op Live in Manchester on Feb. 28, 2026. (Photo: Zak Hussein/Billboard) While audiences were eagerly anticipating the man of her dreams, Olivia Dean gifted listeners with the anthem we didn’t know we needed. In a candid conversation with Hits Radio on Tuesday (April 13), Dean reflected...