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Robert Smith of The Cure live at Madison Square Garden, June 2023. Sacha Lecca/Rolling Stone Robert Smith, the iconic frontman of The Cure, has made his disdain clear regarding the Chris Martin-curated halftime performance scheduled for Sunday’s (July 19) FIFA World Cup final. This year marks a historic shift, as the final will feature an...
Gracie Abrams Julie Greve Welcome to our weekly New Music Friday roundup, your curated guide to the most essential releases hitting streaming platforms. We’ve sifted through the noise to highlight the standout tracks and albums that are set to dominate your rotation all weekend long. Following last week’s impressive drops from Madonna, Sienna Spiro, and...
The perfect track has the power to transform a grueling workout, a mundane commute, or your daily rhythm. Billboard and Planet Fitness have joined forces to launch an exclusive editorial series, Movement Mixes. This collaboration celebrates the symbiotic relationship between high-energy music and physical activity, curating sounds that capture the unique spirit of communities across...
Gustavo Dudamel and World-Class Orchestras to Lead Emotional Venezuela Tribute at 2026 World Cup Final Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela performing at Wembley Stadium. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show has evolved into a poignant global moment, with organizers confirming a major tribute dedicated to Venezuela. On Thursday,...
Sir Mick Jagger watches the England vs. Norway quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup in Miami, July 11, 2026. Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty Images Following England’s heartbreaking elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup this past Wednesday (July 15), music legends Sir Mick Jagger and Liam Gallagher have offered starkly different takes on...
Jimmy Barnes Remembers His Dear Friend, The Legendary Sam Neill Sam Neill attends the premiere of “Apples Never Fall” in Los Angeles, March 2024. Credit: Gregg DeGuire/Variety To Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes, Sam Neill was more than just a cinematic heavyweight—he was a vibrant, joyful pillar of his inner circle. Neill, the esteemed actor...
Dave Kendall at the Limelight club in New York City, 1993. (Credit: Steve Eichner/WireImage) Dave Kendall, the quintessential British presenter who served as a cultural compass for the alternative rock movement, has passed away at 68. As the long-time face of MTV’s seminal program 120 Minutes, Kendall was instrumental in bringing underground sounds to the...
Kanye West | Credit: Stephen Lovekin/WWD/PMC Melvin Benn, the managing director of Festival Republic, has finally addressed the intense backlash surrounding his choice to book Ye—formerly Kanye West—as the headline act for the 2026 Wireless Festival. In a candid conversation, he also weighed in on the future of the event following its total cancellation earlier...
Post Malone takes the stage at the 2026 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration. (Credit: Maarten de Boer/NBC via Getty Images) The anticipation surrounding the 2026 World Cup Final has reached a fever pitch. On Wednesday, July 15, FIFA officially announced that global superstar Post Malone will headline the tournament’s closing ceremony, set to take...
The 2026 Fan Army Face-Off Has Arrived: Cast Your Votes for Round 1 Which musical powerhouse commands the most devoted fanbase? July 15, 2026 The wait is over—the 2026 edition of the Billboard Fan Army Face-Off is officially underway. Every year, this high-stakes competition pits the fanbases of 64 iconic artists against one another to...
