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Calvin Harris delivering an electric performance at Nameless Festival 2026. Courtesy of Nameless Festival For three sun-drenched days, Lecco transformed into a premier European music destination. As the curtains closed on Nameless Festival 2026, it became undeniable that the organizers had achieved a rare feat: scaling up their production without compromising the intimate, authentic spirit...

Skrillex sparked major speculation earlier this week when he teased the tracklist for a new project titled Soma. When the album officially dropped on June 5, it served as the fifth studio effort in his discography—assuming we count his previous 46-minute, 36-track mega-mix as an “album” in spirit. In a characteristically humble move, Skrillex shared...

Hitsujibungaku Yukitaka Amemiya Hitsujibungaku recently joined Billboard Japan for a candid conversation as part of the ongoing Women in Music series. Launched in 2022, this initiative honors the trailblazing artists, producers, and executives who have reshaped the entertainment landscape, serving as a regional extension of Billboard’s global commitment to championing female voices in the industry....

Courtesy: Music Awards Japan As the prestigious Music Awards Japan (MAJ) ceremony approaches, local excitement has reached a fever pitch. Organizers have officially unveiled the star-studded lineup for the Grand Ceremony, featuring a historic appearance by global sensation Sam Smith, who makes his triumphant return to Japan as the gala’s first-ever international guest performer. The...

Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant June has arrived with a stellar lineup of fresh tracks and projects, featuring heavy hitters like Taylor Swift, Role Model, and many more. As the season heats up, we want to hear which of these latest releases deserves the top spot on your summer playlist. The most anticipated arrival this Friday,...

Doja Cat live at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, UBS Arena. Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard Disappointment rippled through the crowd at Primavera Sound this past Thursday (June 4) as festival organizers were forced to scrap headlining sets from Doja Cat and Massive Attack. The decision, necessitated by severe storms and high winds in Barcelona, left...

Phoebe Bridgers — Credit: Olof Grind Phoebe Bridgers is officially taking her show on the road. Following a series of spontaneous pop-up performances across the U.S.—culminating in a sold-out, intimate acoustic engagement at New York’s Madison Square Garden—the acclaimed singer-songwriter confirmed on Friday, June 5, that she is launching an extensive concert tour this autumn....

Kanya King | Ashley Verse Kanya King CBE, the visionary founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards, has passed away at the age of 57, as confirmed by her organization. In an official statement, the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) team shared that King “passed away peacefully on Wednesday (June 3) following a courageous and...

‘PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI’ Courtesy Photo PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI represents the highly anticipated fourth installment of the survival audition franchise that launched breakout acts like JO1, INI, and ME:I. As the competition nears its climax, viewers worldwide—now empowered to vote alongside Japanese fans—are witnessing the formation of a 12-member global boy band. The stakes...

Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant For Taylor Swift, no creative feat seems out of reach. With her latest contribution to Toy Story 5—the heartfelt track “I Knew It, I Knew You”—she has brought a lifelong passion project to fruition. The stakes were high, but the result is nothing short of magical. Following a deliberate trail of...