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Carly Simon Sally Taylor Español Iconic singer-songwriter Carly Simon has opened up about her recent health challenges, reassuring fans that she remains resilient and deeply present despite facing diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease and basal cell carcinoma at 81 years old. In a candid statement released to Billboard, Simon addressed inquiries regarding her recent absence from...
Friends and Collaborators Honor Oliver Tree at Surreal Santa Cruz Memorial Oliver Tree — Photo by Gio Kardava, edits by Ryan Farber Friends, family, and industry peers gathered in Santa Cruz, California, on Saturday, July 25, to honor the late musician Oliver Tree. The public “Celebration of Life” took place at the Quarry Amphitheater, arriving...
Jennie Claims Victory on Billboard’s New Music Poll with “Less Than a Lover” JENNIE, “Less Than a Lover” Columbia Records / OA Entertainment / YouTube Jennie’s atmospheric summer anthem, “Less Than a Lover,” has officially dominated this week’s new music poll, capturing the hearts of listeners worldwide. In a tight race published Friday (July 24)...
Charli xcx Aidan Zamiri Trending on Billboard Charli xcx has officially released three elusive B-sides from her Music, Fashion, Film era—“I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny,” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?”—giving them a digital home on iTunes as part of a newly...
Jack Antonoff and Hayley Williams grace the stage during the Ally Coalition’s 11th Annual Talent Show hosted at the NYU Skirball Center on December 15, 2025, in New York City. Valerie Terranova/Getty Images Friday (July 24) at the 2026 Newport Folk Festival brought an unforgettable collaborative experience, as Paramore powerhouse Hayley Williams welcomed an impressive...
Orville Peck Reflects on Personal Turmoil, Sobriety, and His Deeply Revealing New Album, “Mule” Orville Peck on the cover of his fourth studio album, “Mule.” Gordon Nicholas Orville Peck is opening up about how a severe mental health crisis and a near-fatal overdose in 2023 ultimately paved the way for his most candid and deeply...
Katy Perry performing at the iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball 2024 at Madison Square Garden on December 13, 2024, in New York City. Kristina Bumphrey/Billboard Trending on Billboard Katy Perry is speaking out forcefully after the White House incorporated her smash hit “Firework” into promotional material without her authorization. The 41-year-old pop icon took to social...
Lou Koller of Sick of It All performing at the 77 Montreal Festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau on July 27, 2018. Mark Horton/Getty Images Lou Koller, the iconic co-founder and frontman of the legendary New York hardcore punk pioneers Sick of It All, has passed away following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was 59...
Luísa Sonza takes the stage at Tomorrowland 2026 Courtesy Photo Trending on Billboard Brazilian pop sensation Luísa Sonza made a striking debut at Tomorrowland Belgium this Friday (July 24). She surprised festival-goers by joining the Dutch electronic duo Kris Kross Amsterdam to deliver the very first live rendition of their collaborative single, “My Oh My,”...
Charli xcx featured in the official “Camera” visual. Romy Gavras The steady stream of blockbuster summer releases continues unabated this week, delivering an exciting collection of fresh albums and singles arriving on Friday, July 24, from heavy hitters like Charli xcx, KATSEYE, BLACKPINK’s JENNIE, and others. Leading the charge is the definitive dance-pop innovator with...
