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Phil Collins of Genesis during the opening night of the North American leg of “The Last Domino?” tour. Getty Images Legendary musician Phil Collins has offered high praise for Taylor Swift, expressing that the global pop icon thoroughly “deserves” her unprecedented status as the biggest star in the world. His admiration stems from a memorable...

Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave take to the Pyramid stage during day five of the Glastonbury Festival on June 30, 2019. Getty Images Two of Australia’s most enduring musical legends reunited on stage in Brighton, England, on Friday evening (Aug. 1). Kylie Minogue made a surprise appearance during Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ concert...

Pope Leo XIV welcoming Patti Smith inside the Apostolic Palace on July 31, 2026, in Vatican City. Simone Risoluti – Vatican Media Via Vatican Pool/Getty Images Trending on Billboard Rock icon Patti Smith appeared visibly overjoyed and momentarily speechless during her audience on Friday (July 31) with Pope Leo XIV. “Hi,” she whispered gently as...

Glen Hansard performing at the 2023 Ohana Festival at Doheny State Beach on September 29, 2023, in Dana Point, California. Gilbert Flores/Variety The family of the late Glen Hansard has released comprehensive arrangements for the esteemed Irish singer-songwriter’s upcoming public memorial and funeral services. A public wake will be held in the Baroque Chapel at...

Ninajirachi and Porter Robinson Kurt Johnson While a creative partnership between Porter Robinson and Ninajirachi felt entirely natural, it was by no means a guaranteed milestone. Speaking with Billboard via Zoom—with Robinson stationed at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Ninajirachi calling in from Chicago fresh off her Lollapalooza performance—both artists confess to...

The White House captured on February 28, 2026, in Washington, DC. Win McNamee/Getty Images The White House has drawn considerable backlash and raised ethical questions from the music community by incorporating tracks from global superstars Bad Bunny and Drake into promotional videos for President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation initiatives. Published on Thursday, July 30, a...

Vote for Your Favorite New Music Release: Ariana Grande, Cardi B & More Ariana Grande | Photo Credit: Katia Temkin The final week of July 2026 has delivered an exceptional wave of fresh tunes, spearheaded by Ariana Grande’s mesmerising new studio album, Petal. The celebrated pop icon officially unleashed her eighth full-length project on Friday...

Tatyana Jane Olivia Schenker While most modern producers master their craft through internet tutorials and endless bedroom experimentation, Tatyana Jane received a masterclass directly from Skrillex. “I was at his house every single morning at 7:00 sharp and stayed until 10:00 p.m.,” she recounts. “When you are given the privilege of working alongside someone as...

Luke Hemmings of 5 Seconds of Summer performing at Lollapalooza 2026 in Grant Park, Chicago, on July 30, 2026. Victoria Sanders/Rolling Stone Trending on Billboard 5 Seconds of Summer delivered an unforgettable presence at Lollapalooza, treating fans to a surprise collaboration with sombr on stage alongside a high-octane rendition of a Katy Perry timeless anthem...

Trending on Billboard Ariana Grande is metaphorically trimming the negativity straight out of her existence. In the striking visual for “Petal”—the title track of her highly anticipated album released on Friday, July 31—the acclaimed Wicked star takes total control of her narrative, literally wielding a garden chainsaw against a panel of cynical executives who presume...