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Bruce Springsteen pays his respects at the funeral of music industry titan Clive Davis on June 29, 2026, in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images Bruce Springsteen was among the luminaries gathered at New York City’s Central Synagogue on Monday morning, June 29, to bid a final farewell to legendary music executive Clive Davis. Reflecting...

Lizzo Lauds Taylor Swift’s Masterful Approach to Cultivating Fandom Lizzo is giving Taylor Swift her flowers, specifically praising the superstar for her peerless ability to nurture a dedicated and interconnected fanbase. During her appearance on the Proto Pop web series this past Sunday, the Yitty founder highlighted how Swift has turned community-building into the bedrock...

Alicia Keys pays her respects to industry titan Clive Davis at the 2024 Gordon Parks Foundation Awards. Johnny Nunez/WireImage Long before Alicia Keys ascended to global superstardom, she was a young, aspiring artist in search of a mentor who recognized her potential. That pivotal figure was Clive Davis. During the legendary music executive’s funeral services...

Davido Marks 15 Years of Afrobeats Excellence with Upcoming Album ‘ORIADÉ’ Photo Credit: @Shotbycozyy As the summer heat intensifies, global Afrobeats icon Davido is preparing to deliver his latest musical chapter to fans worldwide. Today, we can exclusively confirm that the five-time Grammy-nominated star will unveil his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, on July 31. The...

Patti LaBelle attending the 2023 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Christopher Polk/Variety For 45 years, A Capitol Fourth has served as the definitive soundtrack to America’s Independence Day, broadcasting live from the U.S. Capitol. This beloved PBS tradition has long united the nation’s most celebrated voices for a night of orchestral...

Katy Perry commanding the stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026. Stu Forster/Getty Images Katy Perry’s blistering new anthem, “Watch It Burn,” has officially dominated this week’s new music poll, resonating deeply with fans. In a reader poll hosted on Billboard this past Friday (June 26), music...

Noah Kahan at the ‘Out of Body’ premiere in Austin, Texas, March 2026. Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Netflix Noah Kahan issued a blunt public service announcement to his fanbase following a bizarre incident at his Philadelphia show this past Friday (June 26). A viral video captured by an attendee circulated across social media this weekend,...

Honoring the Legacy of Oliver Tree: Memorial Details and Celebration of Life Oliver Tree | Photo by Gio Kardava, edited by Ryan Farber A public memorial service and celebration of life have been scheduled for the multi-talented artist Oliver Tree, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro on June...

Phoebe Bridgers | Photo: Frank Ockenfels June is wrapping up with an impressive influx of fresh tracks, featuring highly anticipated releases from Phoebe Bridgers, Sombr, and several other standout artists. On Friday, June 26, Phoebe Bridgers officially broke her six-year hiatus from solo material with the debut of “Lost Boys.” A poignant precursor to her...