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BTS to Push “Normal” as Follow-Up Single from Chart-Topping Album ‘ARIRANG’ BTS (Image credit: BIGHIT MUSIC) Following the massive success of their latest lead single, “SWIM,” global superstars BTS are ready to keep the momentum going. The group is set to promote “Normal,” the second single from their critically acclaimed and chart-topping album ARIRANG, to...
Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards at the 2026 album launch event in Brooklyn, New York. (Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Foreign Tongues, the 25th studio album from The Rolling Stones, has officially claimed the top spot in this week’s new music poll. Following a reader survey conducted on Billboard, fans overwhelmingly chose the legendary...
Niall Horan and Thomas Rhett share the stage at GEODIS Park, Nashville, on July 9, 2026. During a high-energy evening at Nashville’s GEODIS Park, Niall Horan and Thomas Rhett surprised fans by putting their own spin on Ella Langley’s chart-topping anthem, “Choosin’ Texas.” The song, which has maintained a firm grip on the No. 1...
Cast Your Vote: Which New Music Release Won the Week? YEONJUN — Courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC From rock anthems and global pop hits to the latest in hip-hop and K-pop, the musical landscape was incredibly vibrant this week. Now that the dust has settled on these high-profile debuts, we want to hear from you: which...
Pete Tong Courtesy of Anglo Management A heated dispute erupted in the electronic music scene earlier this week when producer John Summit leveled serious allegations against industry veteran Pete Tong, accusing him of misappropriating an unreleased remix of “Missing” by Everything But the Girl. On July 8, Summit took to X (formerly Twitter) to express...
Ellie Goulding at The Fashion Awards 2025, Royal Albert Hall, London. Matt Crossick/WWD With the World Cup quarterfinals heating up, Ellie Goulding is officially stepping into the spotlight. The British pop sensation announced this Friday that she will headline the halftime entertainment for the highly anticipated clash between England and Norway. Goulding shared her excitement...
Megan Moroney performing at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, on May 8, 2025. Rich Polk/Penske Media Magic happens when two powerhouse vocalists share the spotlight. That was certainly the case on Thursday night (July 9), when Megan Moroney and Benson Boone delivered an unforgettable collaboration. The country sensation delighted her...
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at the Tribeca Festival premiere of “Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris,” June 2026. It is rare to see world leaders actively participating in the promotion of a pop record, but Katy Perry has never been one to follow the conventional path. The global superstar recently spotlighted...
Colin Hay of Men At Work performing during the 20th Anniversary celebration of ‘Garden State’ at The Greek, March 2025. Carlos Gonzalez/Rolling Stone At one point, Colin Hay seemed to have the world at his feet with Men At Work. Then, as quickly as the fame arrived, it dissipated. Yet, the Scottish-born singer-songwriter proved his...
Beyoncé attends the 2026 Met Gala, themed “Costume Art,” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Michael Buckner/Penske Media Our weekly Friday Music Guide serves as your definitive roadmap to the most essential new tracks and albums. We highlight the standout releases shaping the cultural conversation and destined to dominate your weekend rotation. Following last week’s...
