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Hayley Williams | Credit: PMC If the persistent rumors surrounding Beyoncé’s upcoming album—widely expected to be a rock-centric project—are true, there is perhaps no more fitting collaborator than Paramore’s own Hayley Williams. The anticipation reached a fever pitch during Williams’ solo performance in Maryland this past Wednesday (April 15). A proactive fan seized the moment...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses a news conference at NYPD headquarters, January 6, 2026. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) They say you shouldn’t quit your day job, and for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, that sentiment rings particularly true. While the 34-year-old leads the city following his election last November, recently released tax...
An Exclusive Look Inside “The Arrival”: Billboard’s Desert Dance Celebration Billboard officially ignited the festivities for a weekend of non-stop music with The Arrival, an exclusive, star-studded desert gala in the Coachella Valley. The event, held in the heart of the desert, featured a electrifying headlining performance by electronic dance powerhouses, Louis the Child. On...
Celine Dion takes the stage at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena, February 2024. Christopher Polk/Billboard Celine Dion’s highly anticipated return to the spotlight gains momentum with the surprise Friday (April 17) debut of her evocative new single, “Dansons,” serving as a prelude to her upcoming Parisian residency. Penned by her long-standing creative...
Olivia Rodrigo Adrian Martin Olivia Rodrigo has officially unveiled her latest single, “Drop Dead.” The pop sensation dropped the track this Friday (April 17), marking her first musical release in years and signaling the dawn of her You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love era. This song serves as one of the...
Meghan Trainor attending the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner/Variety Meghan Trainor has officially called off her highly anticipated “Get In Girl” tour. The pop sensation shared the bittersweet news on Thursday, April 16, explaining that the demands of promoting her upcoming album, Toy With Me, alongside the responsibilities of being a new...
Moby captivates the audience during the opening weekend of Coachella 2026. Electronic music pioneer Moby has pledged to donate the entirety of his performance fees from Coachella 2026 to four prominent animal welfare organizations. The veteran producer shared the initiative on Thursday (April 16) via his social media channels. He explained that his primary focus...
Finneas O’Connell: From Grammy Powerhouse to the Gritty Soundscape of ‘BEEF’ Season 2 Finneas O’Connell at the world premiere of Netflix’s “Beef” Season 2. Could an Emmy be the next jewel in Finneas O’Connell’s already glittering crown? At just 28, the polymathic producer, artist, and activist has effectively reached the halfway point to an EGOT....
G. Love & Special Sauce performing at Space in Evanston, Illinois, on January 11, 2026. Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images Musician G. Love recently shared a harrowing personal update, revealing that he was defrauded of his entire Bitcoin savings in a sophisticated phishing attack. The G. Love & Special Sauce frontman took to X (formerly Twitter) earlier...
Honey Dijon | Credit: Courtesy of Huxley “I wanted to pursue a project that truly pushed me beyond my creative boundaries,” Honey Dijon shares with Billboard from her London residence, reflecting on her artistic evolution. That ambition has culminated in The Nightlife, the esteemed producer’s third studio album, arriving today (April 16). With a diverse...
