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BTS accepting the Artist of the Year award at the 52nd American Music Awards, Las Vegas. Credit: Rich Polk/Dick Clark Productions BTS has officially turned 13! To kick off their annual “Festa” celebration—a yearly tradition honoring the group’s debut—the global icons have unveiled a brand-new collection of commemorative family portraits. The photos, released early Thursday...
ATARASHII GAKKO! | Photography: Yukitaka Amemiya Billboard Japan’s esteemed “Women in Music” series continues its tradition of honoring the visionaries—artists, producers, and executives—who are actively reshaping the cultural landscape. Following the spirit of the global Billboard Women in Music honors, this initiative spotlighting Japan’s female trailblazers remains a cornerstone of the industry. Ahead of the...
Lauv performing during the 2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Atlanta. Derek White/Getty Images Lauv has officially stepped away from his role on Khalid’s “It’s Always Summer Somewhere” tour, citing the need to prioritize his mental well-being. In a heartfelt message posted to Instagram this past Tuesday (June 2), the singer-songwriter, born Ari Staprans Leff, shared...
A$AP Rocky Sets Sights on City Hall: Open to Rap Battle with Mayor Mamdani A$AP Rocky at The 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” in New York. (Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety) A$AP Rocky has never been one to shy away from a challenge, whether he’s commanding a stage or eyeing a future in politics. The Harlem-born...
Post Malone’s Greatest Hits Get a Soothing Makeover for Tiny Listeners The latest “Rockabye Baby!” release transforms Post Malone’s chart-toppers into gentle bedtime melodies. If you have ever wished your little ones could drift off to the sound of Post Malone, the music brand Rockabye Baby! has answered your call. We are thrilled to share...
Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson attending the 19th Annual American Music Awards, January 1992. (Photo: Ron Wolfson/Dick Clark Productions) A timeless melody has lost one of its most cherished voices. Celine Dion has paid an emotional tribute to her longtime collaborator and friend, Peabo Bryson, who passed away on Tuesday, June 2, following a stroke....
Ellie Goulding attending The Fashion Awards 2025 at the Royal Albert Hall. (Credit: Matt Crossick/WWD) Ellie Goulding is officially stepping into a fresh creative chapter. The singer-songwriter has unveiled plans for her sixth studio album, titled I Know Too Much. The highly anticipated record is slated for a September 4 release via Polydor. Fans won’t...
Peabo Bryson pictured in May 2007 at the Grand Gala in Louisville, Kentucky. Jeff Gentner/Getty Images Peabo Bryson, the velvet-voiced balladeer and Grammy-winning icon behind some of music’s most cherished love songs, has passed away at 75. His representative confirmed the news to Billboard, noting that the singer had been receiving medical care following a...
Britney Spears Debuts Sleek New Look Courtesy of Celebrity Stylist Chris Appleton Britney Spears. Photo: Michael Buckner/PMC Pop icon Britney Spears recently treated herself to a hair refresh, courtesy of renowned celebrity stylist Chris Appleton. The star-studded transformation was showcased on Instagram this past Monday, accompanied by a heartfelt tribute from Appleton, who praised the...
Skrillex | Courtesy of Skrillex The anticipation is palpable: following a string of successful singles and his recent “Contra” event in Berlin, Skrillex is officially shifting into high gear. The electronic music pioneer has just unveiled plans for his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Soma. Skrillex took to his Instagram Stories on Monday to share...
