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Jack Antonoff and Lorde attend the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017 in Inglewood, Calif. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic After working with Jack Antonoff on her last two albums, Lorde surprised fans in April when she announced her fourth studio LP, Virgin, and the producer’s name was nowhere to be found...
EKKSTACY Michael Donovan “Forever,” Prince famously declared in the pastor-like open to his carpe diem chart-topper “Let’s Go Crazy” – “that’s a mighty long time.” “Live now,” the Purple One urged us in song, “before the Grim Reaper comes knocking on your door.” FOREVER is also the name of the fourth project and third studio...
Lorde Michael Buckner In the lead-up to her new album Virgin, Lorde has started to slowly open up about her broadening gender identity with the world. But before she was ready to do that, she confided in one of her new friends: Chappell Roan. In a Rolling Stone cover story published Thursday (May 15), the...
Billboard Country Live Courtesy Photo Billboard Country Live is set to return to Nashville this summer, with the Bud Light-presented, two-day tentpole celebration highlighting rising country stars and industry tastemakers on June 5-6 at venue Category 10 in downtown Nashville. The country music celebration will launch on Wednesday, June 4, with an exclusive gathering held...
Zoe McConnell Heads up, Tems fans. Billboard has launched an exclusive Pinterest board honoring the Nigerian chart-topper’s latest role: Billboard cover superstar. On Thursday, May 15, the board was released, offering fans all the behind-the-scenes action of Tems’ newest feature. The shoot, which took place in London in April, was led by photographer Zoe McConnell....
Adam Lambert performs with VINCINT onstage during OUTLOUD Music Festival at 2024 WeHo Pride on June 02, 2024 in West Hollywood, Calif. Amy Sussman/Getty Images This year’s amfAR Gala in Cannes has added a couple of major names to its performance roster. The event announced on Wednesday (May 14) that Ciara and Adam Lambert will...
Oasis Simon Emmett/Press As the questions surrounding Oasis‘ fast-approaching reunion tour continue to swirl, longtime bassist Andy Bell has confirmed his presence within the lineup. Bell’s presence was confirmed in a recent conversation with Austrian outlet OE24, who spoke to Bell following a performance in the country by his band Ride. “Yes, I’m in and...
The Lemonheads Gareth Jones Fresh from teasing the release of new album Love Chant last month, The Lemonheads have previewed the upcoming LP with latest single “Deep End.” Co-written by Evan Dando alongside longtime collaborator Tom Morgan (of Australian outfit Smudge), “Deep End” features Juliana Hatfield on backing vocals with additional guitar from Dinosaur Jr.’s...
Bruce Springsteen performs during Soundcheck when Michael Dorf presents the 20th Annual Charity Concert, “People Have The Power – A Celebration Of Patti Smith” show at Carnegie Hall on March 26, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/WireImage) Al Pereira/WireImage Bruce Springsteen is proud to have been born in the U.S.A., but he’s...
Hayashiya Tsuruko Mizuho Takamura Billboard Japan’s Women in Music initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors since 2007. This interview series featuring female players in the...
