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Madonna | Photo: Rafael Pavarotti The Queen of Pop has officially graced streaming platforms with her latest single, “I Feel So Free.” Following its debut on iHeartRadio’s Pride channel this past Friday (April 17), the track made its wide release at midnight. The launch comes on the heels of Madonna’s electrifying surprise guest spot during...
Anyma and LISA onstage at Coachella. Photo: Alexander Wessely After harsh winds forced the cancellation of his opening weekend performance, Anyma returned to Coachella’s second weekend under tranquil skies to unveil his highly anticipated ÆDEN production. Taking the stage shortly after midnight, the producer appeared bathed in white light as the festival’s massive mainstage LED...
Singer j-hope attends the 2022 MAMA Awards at Kyocera Dome on November 30, 2022, in Osaka, Japan. Christopher Jue/Getty Images During their Tokyo concert on Friday, April 17, BTS member j-hope shared a heartfelt and somber update with fans. He revealed the passing of his grandmother, a woman who played a pivotal role in his...
Reggae legend Buju Banton commands the stage at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans. Josh Brasted/Getty Images for ESSENCE Buju Banton has officially embarked on a transformative new chapter. The celebrated Jamaican reggae and dancehall icon made two major announcements on Friday (April 17): his return to VP Records and the release...
Sombr performing at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival, April 11, 2026. Christopher Polk/Billboard Olivia Rodrigo spearheads a jam-packed New Music Friday with “Drop Dead,” the lead single from her highly anticipated third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. With songwriting assistance from Amy Allen and a...
This week’s electronic music landscape has been defined by dramatic shifts at Coachella. Anyma was sidelined for the festival’s opening weekend due to structural challenges with the stage build, though he is set to make his grand debut on the main stage tonight, April 17. Meanwhile, Rezz prioritized her well-being by bowing out of weekend...
Zayn Malik Shares Health Update Following Hospitalization on Album Release Day Zayn Malik pictured during the September 2024 New York Fashion Week. Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images On the highly anticipated release day of his latest project, Zayn Malik revealed to fans that he has been hospitalized, sharing that he is currently undergoing a period of...
J-Hope Opens Up About His Natural Role Within BTS Every member of BTS brings a unique energy to the group, and for j-hope, defining his specific contribution has become a process of intuition rather than obligation. In a candid conversation with Rolling Stone as part of the group’s latest cover story, j-hope addressed his position...
SMTR25 x Billboard China Spotlight Edition Billboard China On April 13, Billboard China officially unveiled its “SPOTLIGHT” series, a groundbreaking initiative blending physical and digital media tailored specifically for the Chinese music landscape. This debut release sets a new standard for localized, high-value music journalism. The project is anchored by three distinct pillars: a Digital...
Mita Gami commanding the stage at CRSSD Spring 2026 Daniela Becerra Israeli electronic music talent Mita Gami brought his distinctively sultry and rhythmic house sound to the San Diego waterfront for the Spring 2026 installment of the CRSSD festival on March 14. Taking over the festival’s iconic Palms stage, the Maccabi House co-founder powered through...
