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ATEEZ finds themselves utterly captivated by Chase Infiniti in the music video for their latest single, “BAD,” which premiered this Friday (June 26) alongside the release of their new mini-album, GOLDEN HOUR Part.5. The cinematic narrative kicks off at a wedding, where the One Battle After Another actress looks radiant in her bridal gown. A...
Madeon Jeremy Beaudet In late 2024, amidst the personal turbulence of a difficult breakup, French electronic visionary Madeon found himself seeking solace in his Los Angeles home. Rather than retreating into despair, he channeled his heartbreak into a profound exploration of identity and transformation. He recognized that the aftermath of a split often forces us...
Lionel Richie addressing the audience at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, February 2026. Gilbert Flores/Variety Following a sudden dizzy spell that forced him to cut his opening night performance short, music icon Lionel Richie has officially postponed his next two tour dates to prioritize his recovery. Live Nation Chicago released a statement...
Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” Memorabilia Joins Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit Items from “The Fate of Ophelia” are now on view at the Rock Hall. (Courtesy) Although Taylor Swift remains five years away from her formal eligibility for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the museum is turning...
Bunnie Xo attends the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, on May 8, 2025. Gilbert Flores/Penske Media Finding humor in the face of life’s challenges, Bunnie Xo is back with a fresh episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast. Addressing her recent split from country sensation Jelly Roll, she quipped that she, too,...
Jennifer Nettles portrays the lead in “Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo.” (Photo: Matt Licari) A decade ago, a casual online browsing session led Jennifer Nettles down a dark historical path. She stumbled upon the account of Giulia Tofana, a 17th-century Sicilian woman rumored to have provided arsenic to hundreds of oppressed women seeking a...
Alison Wonderland at the White Claw Sessions, AYU Dayclub, May 15, 2025. Christopher Polk/Billboard Electronic music sensation Alison Wonderland delivered a stellar performance of a different kind this week, stepping into the spotlight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The acclaimed Australian DJ and producer was tapped for a high-profile role, presenting the match ball...
sombr Bryce Glenn Billboard’s weekly New Music Friday guide highlights the most essential tracks you need to hear. These are the records shaping the cultural conversation and destined to define your weekend listening. Following a standout week featuring FKA twigs, Lil Yachty, and Myles Smith, we shift our focus to a fresh wave of talent....
Clive Davis, captured on January 31, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. (Credit: Daniel Prakopcyk) The global music community remains in mourning following the passing of Clive Davis on Monday, June 22, at the age of 94. Widely considered one of the most formidable architects of the modern music business, Davis played a...
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. Christopher Polk/Billboard Taylor Swift famously crooned, “I don’t want to keep secrets just to keep you,” but when it comes to her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, the couple is keeping their guest list—and their venue—strictly under wraps. In a recent...
