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The Wiggles attending the 2025 ARIA Awards in Sydney. Getty Images The Wiggles recently stirred up lighthearted internet discourse after an amusing radio appearance, where the beloved group admitted they were largely unfamiliar with the legendary Britpop band Oasis—even going so far as to mistake the Gallagher brothers for The Beatles. The blunder occurred during...
The members of aespa pictured at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 ceremony in Los Angeles. Gilbert Flores/Billboard aespa is stepping into a bold new chapter, and they are demanding your undivided attention. The Seoul-based powerhouses dropped “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” on Monday, May 11, serving as the electrifying lead single from their upcoming second...
Billboard Japan & Spotify’s “Women In Music — EQUAL STAGE” Courtesy Photo Billboard Japan and Spotify have officially unveiled “Women In Music — EQUAL STAGE,” a collaborative concert experience designed to spotlight burgeoning female talent across diverse musical genres. Scheduled for June 9 at Tokyo’s SGC Hall Ariake, the event serves as a highlight of...
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld attend the 14th Annual NFL Honors in New Orleans on February 6, 2025. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Hailee Steinfeld is marking a significant milestone, commemorating her inaugural Mother’s Day with a deeply personal glimpse into her new life as a mom. To celebrate the occasion this past Sunday, May 10, Steinfeld...
Lizzo taking the stage during the Netflix Is A Joke Festival’s “Roast of Kevin Hart” at The Kia Forum on May 10, 2026. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix It turns out the secret weapon for a truly memorable roast is a well-timed flute solo. Armed with her flute and accompanied by a “Krew...
The latest installment of Billboard News’ Trending Up, proudly sponsored by Sonesta International Hotels, spotlights the vibrant world of indie pop. We are diving deep into the genre to bring you the essential emerging artists currently making waves that demand your attention. If you are an aficionado of anthemic indie pop and rock, you need...
Gracie Abrams Credit: Julie Greve The wait is finally over: Gracie Abrams is officially making her return. On Monday, May 11, the acclaimed singer-songwriter delighted fans by announcing her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, sharing the striking cover art and the official release date across her social media platforms. “My third album arrives July...
Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2026 Met Gala, themed “Costume Art,” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026. Gilbert Flores/Variety Sabrina Carpenter celebrates her 27th birthday today, May 11—a milestone that provides the perfect occasion to settle a burning question: Which of her chart-topping Billboard hits truly reigns supreme? To date, the pop sensation...
SEVENTEEN’s DINO in character as Picheolin. Credit: PLEDIS Entertainment While the world knows him as DINO from SEVENTEEN, the artist is stepping into a fresh creative chapter. On Monday, May 11, the K-pop standout revealed his debut as a new alter ego, Picheolin, announcing that his inaugural solo mini-album will be released under this vibrant...
Kes the Band, Teddyson John, and Terri Lyons command the stage during their NPR Tiny Desk performance on May 8, 2026. Jono Hirst/NPR Music Following a stellar headlining performance at the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival on Friday, May 8, Kes the Band proved why they remain the act to beat. Despite two days...
