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Clockwise from left: Burna Boy, Davido, P-Square, Wizkid, Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage. Shot By Nee; Swan Gallet for WWD; Jalal Morchidi/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage; Gilbert Flores for Billboard; Noor-u-Nisa Khan for WWD Over the last decade, Afrobeats has made significant inroads in the global music industry, from invitations to conquer the biggest stages...

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. Christopher Polk Bakers gonna bake, bake, bake, bake, bake. Taylor Swift recently made Selena Gomez some homemade sourdough in celebration of the Rare Beauty founder’s romance with Benny Blanco, complete with...

Lady Gaga performs at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Kevin Mazur/WireImage Abracadabra! For her latest trick, Lady Gaga demonstrated for fans how to recover like a pro after a stumble, jumping right back up after slipping and falling in the middle of a Mayhem Ball concert in Las Vegas...

I stay neutral in the Marvel vs. DC debate; it’s always seemed senseless to me. Both companies have produced remarkable works across various media, from comics and television to films, showcasing incredible storytelling alongside some less memorable projects. The vast range of content from each makes broad comparisons irrelevant. A die-hard Marvel fan could easily...

Taylor Swift talks with Caitlin Clark during the second half in the AFC divisional playoff between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jamie Squire/Getty Images Caitlin Clark got to spend some quality time with Taylor Swift earlier this year,...

Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour – New Jersey Night One at Met Life Stadium on May 15, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira and The Weeknd will headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival on the Great Lawn in New York’s Central...

Arizona: Peter Green founded Fleetwood Mac in London, but the 1974 addition of Americans Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, the latter from Phoenix, ushered in the band’s commercial era that led to its enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are sparking reunion buzz after a...

Ed Sheeran during his concert at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on May 30, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. A. Perez Meca/Europa Press via Getty Images Ed Sheeran might still be in the midst of his current run of tour dates, but the English musician is already making big plans for 2026, starting with return visits to...

Stevie Wonder performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at Intuit Dome on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. Amy Sussman/Getty Images Stevie Wonder has confirmed that he’s not going anywhere, with the veteran musician claiming he’ll be performing and creating until his dying day. Wonder’s comments came from a new...

Nick Cave attends the World Premiere of “Back To Black” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on April 8, 2024 in London. Dave Benett/WireImage Ten years on from the passing of his son, Arthur, Nick Cave has reflected on his loss and the lessons he has learnt from the process of grieving. Cave’s comments were shared...

Billy Ray Cyrus and Noah Cyrus during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Noah Cyrus was joined by some pretty special people on and offstage at her recent album release concert in London, including dad Billy Ray. Sharing photos...

YURIYAN RETRIEVER and yonkey Maho Korogi Prize-winning Japanese comedian, Netflix star and all-around entertainer YURIYAN RETRIEVER can now add major-label solo artist to her illustrious list of titles, dropping her debut single “YURIYAN TIME” on Wednesday (July 16). The versatile funny woman, now based in the U.S., worked with sought-after music producer yonkey — producer...

Demi Lovato poses for a portrait at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Sara Jaye/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fans of Demi Lovato‘s pop music can officially come out of mourning. According...

OneRepublic Billboard Japan OneRepublic will release “Beautiful Colors,” the theme song for Season 2 of the anime Kaiju No. 8, on Friday (July 25). Following the upbeat “Nobody” and the cool, mature “Invincible,” the latest track for the series is a soaring ballad that reintroduces the band’s emotional side. In this interview with Billboard Japan,...

For a game set over a century ago, historical accuracy and authenticity are crucial. To ensure this, Professor John Dickie, an expert on the Cosa Nostra, was consulted. After reviewing the video materials of “Mafia: The Old Country,” the expert praised the game, highlighting the authenticity of the initiation scene, the protagonist’s believable past as...

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 12, 2025, in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Village People previously gave Donald Trump the green flag to use “Y.M.C.A.” in his campaign efforts, but a recent video featuring the song shared by the president may...