Music

TAEMIN | Credit: Big Planet Made Nearly two decades after his debut as a member of SHINee, K-pop luminary Taemin is reaching a new pinnacle in a career defined by artistic evolution and boundary-pushing performances. Billboard can exclusively confirm that the Grammy Museum is set to launch “TAEMIN: Performer. Artist. Icon.” on April 1, 2026....

Budjerah | Photo by Daniel Boud Nearly five years since he was crowned the industry’s most promising newcomer at the 2021 ARIA Awards, soul-pop sensation Budjerah is set to unveil his definitive artistic statement: a debut full-length album titled Gentleman. Steered by the production expertise of Om’Mas Keith—noted for his work with Frank Ocean—the project...

Self Esteem | Photo by Scarlett Carlos Clarke AEG Presents has unveiled the inaugural roster of performers set to grace the stage at London’s highly anticipated new venue, the British Airways ARC, as it prepares for its grand opening this summer. Spearheading the venue’s debut is the acclaimed pop visionary Self Esteem, who is scheduled...

Lorde, “Royals” (YouTube) Lorde’s “Royals” Officially Joins YouTube’s Exclusive Billion Views Club She may have famously proclaimed she’ll never be a royal, but Lorde has just earned a digital crown. The music video for her breakout masterpiece, “Royals,” has officially surpassed one billion views on YouTube, marking the New Zealand singer-songwriter’s first entry into the...

Lorde photographed at the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles. | Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety Pop visionary Lorde is ushering in a transformative era of independence. In an intimate voice note shared with fans on Wednesday (March 18) ahead of her Ultrasound festival appearances, the singer-songwriter revealed that her long-standing partnership with Universal...

Niall Horan Announces Eagerly Awaited Fourth Album, ‘Dinner Party’ Niall Horan appearing on NBC’s The Voice. (Photo credit: Julian Dakdouk/NBC via Getty Images) Niall Horan is extending a formal invitation to fans for his next musical chapter. The former One Direction standout recently revealed that his fourth studio effort, Dinner Party, is scheduled for a...

Sabrina Carpenter Delivers the Perfect Clapback to Critic Mocking Her Height and ‘Manchild’ Lyrics Sabrina Carpenter attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026. Gilbert Flores/Billboard Sabrina Carpenter might stand at a diminutive 4’11”, but she certainly isn’t afraid to stand her ground. On Tuesday, March 17, the pop sensation took...

V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin, and J-Hope of BTS at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Is a major BTS sit-down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe just around the corner? If the ARMY’s collective intuition is correct, a definitive “yes” is on the way. On Tuesday, March 17, Lowe ignited...

Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus attend the German Premiere of ‘Hannah Montana: The Movie’ in April 2009. (Photo by Miguel Villagran/Getty Images) Navigating the pressures of early stardom is a challenge few truly understand, but Miley Cyrus had a unique safety net: her father was always by her side. In a recent reflection on...