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12 Movie Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists Artists from across Africa have lent their voices and compositions to a wide array of films — from superhero epics and action sports dramas to westerns and intimate, locally rooted stories. These collaborations have expanded the sonic palette of mainstream soundtracks while amplifying African perspectives on...

chilldspot on growth, collaboration and their new album handmade Interview by Tomohiro Ogawa — originally published on Billboard Japan chilldspot — Photo: Ayaka Horiuchi chilldspot released their third full-length, handmade, on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Since signing with MODERN SKY last year, the three-piece has widened its footprint across Asia, moving from intimate club dates to...

Elvira Reiterates Criticism of Ariana Grande Following a Years-Old Backstage Encounter Published October 3, 2025 Cassandra Peterson as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark on “The Goldbergs” — Scott Everett White/ABC via Getty Images Cassandra Peterson, the iconic Elvira, has again voiced her displeasure with Ariana Grande, telling Entertainment Weekly on October 3, 2025, that she...

Museum of Christian & Gospel Music Opens in Nashville, Offering a Permanent Home for the Genre October 3, 2025 — 402 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN Exterior view of the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music. Courtesy of the Museum of Christian and Gospel Music. The Gospel Music Association has celebrated a major milestone with the...

50 Cent Cheers After Taylor Swift Name-Checks Him on New Album Published October 3, 2025 Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends the Grand Opening of the brand new Planet Hollywood NYC on March 11, 2025 in New York City. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Trending on Billboard Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is celebrating after pop superstar Taylor Swift...

Billboard Launches Free Daily Crossword on Billboard.com Billboard — Oct. 3, 2025 Billboard Love music, pop culture or a clever brain-teaser? Billboard is rolling out a complimentary Daily Crossword on Billboard.com beginning today, Oct. 3, 2025. The new feature is designed for casual solvers and superfans alike — quick, entertaining puzzles you can finish during...

Nicki Minaj Praises Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, Names Favorite Tracks Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj backstage at the 2023 Video Music Awards. — John Shearer/Getty Images Nicki Minaj celebrated Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, in a string of posts on X on Oct. 3 — the record’s release...

Taylor Swift says she’s “so tired” and has no immediate plans to tour again Interview with BBC Radio 1 — Oct. 3 Although she has just released Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift told BBC Radio 1 that she’s not ready to jump back into touring. When asked whether she felt the “itch” to hit...

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Breaks Spotify Single-Day Streaming Record By Billboard • October 3, 2025 Taylor Swift Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Trending on Billboard Mere hours after Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl (released October 3, 2025), the record has already rewritten streaming charts. Spotify...