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Bruno Mars delivers a vibrant performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. (Photo: Christopher Polk/PMC) While 2026 is barely ten days old, the music industry’s heavyweights are already surging into the spotlight, delivering a wave of high-profile releases to kick off the new year. Bruno Mars has finally broken his decade-long solo...
‘Soso no Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)’ by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe | Courtesy Photo The 15th volume of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Soso no Frieren), authored by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, maintains its stronghold at the summit of Billboard Japan’s Book Hot 100 for the week of January 8. The...
‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Vol. 15 Continues Reign Atop Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 ‘Soso no Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)’ by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe. Courtesy Photo. The 15th volume of the acclaimed manga Soso no Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End), written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, has successfully defended...
Zach Bryan and Brianna LaPaglia attended the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena in February 2024. (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Billboard) Following a whirlwind period marked by a highly publicized separation from Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia and a recent marriage to artist Samantha Leonard, Zach Bryan has unveiled his latest project, With Heaven on Top. The record...
Illenium takes the stage during SXSW at the Moody Amphitheater in Austin, Texas. Gilbert Flores/Billboard Illenium Announces ‘Odyssey’ Album Launch Event in San Francisco As the anticipation for his latest project reaches a fever pitch, Illenium has unveiled plans for a massive Odyssey album release show in San Francisco. The event is scheduled for February...
The Presets | Photo: Ben Sullivan With a legacy spanning two decades and a catalog brimming with dancefloor anthems, The Presets have long been established as the vanguard of Australian electronic music. Even after twenty years, their creative momentum shows no signs of slowing down. The duo, comprised of Kim Moyes and Julian Hamilton, first...
Meghan Trainor attends the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety) Meghan Trainor is officially addressing the digital chatter regarding a rumored rift involving herself, Ashley Tisdale, and Hilary Duff. On Thursday, January 8, the pop star broke her silence by sharing a humorous TikTok. In the snippet, Trainor is seen typing frantically...
Olivia Rodrigo attends the Fifth Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. | Gilbert Flores/Variety Olivia Rodrigo remains deeply connected to the song that started it all, recently confirming that her debut single will remain a permanent fixture in her concert setlists for the foreseeable future. Marking the fifth anniversary of her monumental breakout hit,...
Ashley Tisdale sparked a digital firestorm on New Year’s Day with a candid essay published in The Cut. Titled “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group,” the piece saw the High School Musical alumna—writing under her married name, Ashley French—chronicle the dissolution of a supposedly tight-knit circle of mothers she once considered her support system....
Global Caribbean Music Festival Guide: The Top Reggae, Dancehall, and Soca Events for 2026 As the global appetite for tropical rhythms intensifies, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Caribbean music culture. Following a sensational surge in popularity—fueled by Vybz Kartel’s high-profile return and viral hits like MOLIY’s “Shake It to the...
