Music

The new building for HYBE Entertainment on April 07, 2021 in Seoul, South Korea. Justin Shin/GI HYBE is continuing to work to protect its artists. Korea’s Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency (NGPPA) worked with the global entertainment company to arrest eight individuals who are suspected of creating and distributing deepfake videos of HYBE Music Group...

Rema Alex J. Piper Rema is ready to get Coachella weekend one started with his new Afro-R&B single “Bout U,” which he released on Thursday (April 10). Produced by Rema and London, the intoxicating track finds Rema infatuated by the one he dubs his favorite girl in the world, with a subtle nod to Megan...

Ado Courtesy Photo “What is rightness? What is stupidity? I’ll show you what they are!” Ado’s song “Usseewa” that begins with these lyrics made a huge impact not only on the Japanese music scene but also on society as a whole at the time. The explosive vocals of the then-17-year-old, the way she led a...

Manal photographed for Billboard Arabia. Hamza Lafrouji In North Africa’s vibrant and competitive pop and hip-hop landscape, Manal has carved out a powerful lane of her own—one defined by bold storytelling, cultural pride and a steadfast commitment to centering women. The Moroccan singer, rapper and songwriter has become a defining voice of her generation, and...

Indira Paganotto Courtesy of Acrylic Artists When we speak, Indira Paganotto is in a Chicago hotel room where earlier today she woke up and brushed her teeth while blasting Rammstein. This choice jells with the Spanish psytrance producer’s generally hard aesthetic: her intricate music — laced with a spiritual chants and loaded with kickdrum —...

Tish Cyrus and Noah Cyrus attend the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center on March 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Noah Cyrus is showing love for her mom, Tish Cyrus. The “July” singer took to TikTok this week to share a video in which she’s seen with her...

Halle Bailey at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones held at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Chad Salvador for WWD Ariana Grande left a glowing review of Halle Bailey‘s new cover of “Hampstead,” one of six new tracks on the former’s...

Jelly Roll at the 14th Annual NFL Honors held at Saenger Theatre on Feb. 6, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Christopher Polk Jelly Roll is on a roll when it comes to his health and fitness journey. The country superstar joined Pat McAfee onstage at the latter’s Big Night Ah live show on Wednesday, night (April...

Jon Bon Jovi performs during the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi during the 66th GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 2, 2024 in Los Angeles. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Over the years, Jon Bon Jovi has become known for his philanthropic work with the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation,...

Record Store Day Billboard Record Store Day usually falls around the 20th of April each year, normally without fail. But in 2025, Easter takes over that weekend, leading organizers of RSD to move it up to Saturday the 12th, which is right around the corner. This year’s festivities are nonetheless highly anticipated, with more than...