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The passing of Annie Nightingale, BBC Radio 1’s pioneering female DJ, at the age of 83
Annie Nightingale Peter Stone/Mirrorpix via Getty Images Annie Nightingale, the pioneering BBC Radio 1 DJ, has died at 83. A statement shared Friday (Jan. 12) and attributed to her family says she “passed away yesterday at her home in London after a short illness.” Nightingale was the first female DJ on BBC Radio 1, where...
Molly Sims Remembers Sneaking into a Bush to Meet Taylor Swift at ‘Eras Tour’ Film Premiere
Molly Sims on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’ Chris Millard/Warner Bros. Molly Sims is just like any other Swiftie — she’s always going to do whatever it takes to cross paths with Taylor Swift, especially where her daughter is concerned. In her Friday (Jan. 12) appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show, the 50-year-old model revealed the...
Selena Gomez praises Ariana Grande’s empowering music and talent: ‘She’s amazing’
Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande Presley Ann/Getty Images for Rare Beauty; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Selena Gomez can’t get enough Ariana Grande. While serving as a guest DJ on SiriusXM Hits 1 Wednesday (Jan. 10), the Rare Beauty founder gushed about her love for her fellow pop star’s empowering anthems. “Here’s another...
Alpha Testing for Smite 2, the Unreal Engine 5 Sequel to Smite, to Start This Spring
Developer Titan Forge Games and publisher Hi-Rez Studios have announced Smite 2, a sequel to Smite that is rebuilding the third-person action MOBA from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. There’s no release date for the sequel, but Titan Forge Games says it’s coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam...
Alpha Testing Begins This Spring for SMITE 2, Unreal Engine 5’s Sequel to the Original SMITE
Developer Titan Forge Games and publisher Hi-Rez Studios have announced Smite 2, a sequel to Smite that is rebuilding the third-person action MOBA from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. There’s no release date for the sequel, but Titan Forge Games says it’s coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam...
The Weeknd ‘Humbled’ as ‘Blinding Lights’ Makes History with 4 Billion Streams on Spotify
The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights” Courtesy Photo The Weeknd is now the first artist to rack up 4 billion streams for a single song on Spotify, with “Blinding Lights” hitting the milestone this week. “I’ll never stop being humbled by anything I create making its way to millions of people let alone billions!” The Weeknd (real...
Simu Liu Vows Not to Speak Ill of Taylor Swift as Host of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards
Simu Liu at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, Calif. John Salangsang/Golden Globes 2024 Simu Liu is set to host this year’s People’s Choice Awards, and he’s already revealed what you won’t see during his opening monologue: any awkward jokes about Taylor Swift. ...
Discord Cuts 170 Jobs After Overstaffing
Community chat application company, Discord, has laid off 170 employees, or 17 percent of its staff, according to a new report from The Verge. Discord CEO Jason Citron cites overhiring, which has led to the company becoming “less efficient” in how it operates. The layoffs affected people across various departments. The Verge obtained an internal memo from...
Headliners for 2024 RodeoHouston to Include Jelly Roll, 50 Cent, Jonas Brothers, and Blake Shelton
Jelly Roll performs onstage at Bridgestone Arena on December 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. John Shearer/Getty Images RodeoHouston’s 2024 lineup is set to once again showcase some of the loftiest talents in a range of genres, including rock, rap, country, Latin, Christian and more. Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, 50 Cent, the Jonas Brothers, Lainey Wilson,...
Immigration Lawyer Leon Wildes, Who Successfully Stopped John Lennon’s Deportation, Passes Away at 90
John Lennon and Yoko Ono with attorney Leon Wildes as they leave the Immigration and Naturalization Service at 20 W. Broadway. James Garrett/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images Leon Wildes, a prominent immigration lawyer best known for his landmark, yearslong fight in the 1970s to prevent John Lennon from being deported and enable the...
Billboard Korea Launches to Expand Presence in Asia
Billboard is expanding its global footprint in Asia with the launch of Billboard Korea. The expansion, in partnership with Global Entertainment Media Group (GEMG), will be dedicated to the flourishing Korean music scene. Billboard Korea‘s first issue, Billboard K Vol.1, is scheduled for release in June. “We are thrilled to announce our expansion into Korea,”...
Interview with Japanese Conductor Yukari Saito: Communicating with the Orchestra and More, as Featured in Billboard Japan Women in Music
Yukari Saito Shimpei Suzuki Conductor Yukari Saito spoke with Billboard Japan for its Women in Music interview series celebrating female players in the country’s entertainment industry. The WIM initiative in Japan began in 2022 to honor artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and inspired other women through their work. The...
Britney Spears Teases New Project on the Horizon
Britney Spears llega a la ceremonia de los Premios MTV a los Videos Musicales 2016 en el Madison Square Garden, el 28 de agosto de 2016 en Nueva York. Allen Berezovsky/WireImage Britney Spears has something up her sleeves. The pop superstar took to social media on Friday (Jan. 12) to share a brief teaser clip....
Best New Tracks from Jamie xx, Camelphjson xat Logic1000 & More: Friday Dance Music Guide
Jamie xx Laura Coulson This week in dance music: The dance world roared back to life after the relative calm of the holidays, with CRSSD dropping its spring 2024 lineup and Bonnaroo and Hangout Fest both including a load of dance artists on their bills — including headlining sets from Pretty Lights and Fred again.....
Vote for Your Favorite New Music Release of the Week!
Ariana Grande “yes, and?” Courtesy Photo Music fans have a lot of fresh tracks and albums to enjoy as we head into the long weekend. Ariana Grande made her return with the late-’80s-inspired single “Yes, And?” Dripping with confidence, the upbeat song serves as the lead track for Grande’s anticipated seventh album, which she started teasing...
Teksupport to Debut Boat Party Series for Memorial Day Weekend
Teksupport Presents Dixon Bryan Kwon/ Off Brand Project New York City dance promoter Teksupport is taking the party to the New York City harbor. The company is unveiled on Friday (Jan. 12) a partnership with the Cornucopia Majesty, a 30,000-square foot private yacht that provides luxury cruises past the New York City skyline, the Statue...
The passing of Annie Nightingale, BBC Radio 1’s pioneering female DJ, at the age of 83
Annie Nightingale Peter Stone/Mirrorpix via Getty Images Annie Nightingale, the pioneering BBC Radio 1 DJ, has died at 83. A statement shared Friday (Jan. 12) and attributed to her family says she “passed away yesterday at her home in London after a short illness.” Nightingale was the first female DJ on BBC Radio 1, where...
Molly Sims Remembers Sneaking into a Bush to Meet Taylor Swift at ‘Eras Tour’ Film Premiere
Molly Sims on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’ Chris Millard/Warner Bros. Molly Sims is just like any other Swiftie — she’s always going to do whatever it takes to cross paths with Taylor Swift, especially where her daughter is concerned. In her Friday (Jan. 12) appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show, the 50-year-old model revealed the...
Selena Gomez praises Ariana Grande’s empowering music and talent: ‘She’s amazing’
Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande Presley Ann/Getty Images for Rare Beauty; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Selena Gomez can’t get enough Ariana Grande. While serving as a guest DJ on SiriusXM Hits 1 Wednesday (Jan. 10), the Rare Beauty founder gushed about her love for her fellow pop star’s empowering anthems. “Here’s another...
Alpha Testing for Smite 2, the Unreal Engine 5 Sequel to Smite, to Start This Spring
Developer Titan Forge Games and publisher Hi-Rez Studios have announced Smite 2, a sequel to Smite that is rebuilding the third-person action MOBA from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. There’s no release date for the sequel, but Titan Forge Games says it’s coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam...
Alpha Testing Begins This Spring for SMITE 2, Unreal Engine 5’s Sequel to the Original SMITE
Developer Titan Forge Games and publisher Hi-Rez Studios have announced Smite 2, a sequel to Smite that is rebuilding the third-person action MOBA from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. There’s no release date for the sequel, but Titan Forge Games says it’s coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam...
The Weeknd ‘Humbled’ as ‘Blinding Lights’ Makes History with 4 Billion Streams on Spotify
The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights” Courtesy Photo The Weeknd is now the first artist to rack up 4 billion streams for a single song on Spotify, with “Blinding Lights” hitting the milestone this week. “I’ll never stop being humbled by anything I create making its way to millions of people let alone billions!” The Weeknd (real...
Simu Liu Vows Not to Speak Ill of Taylor Swift as Host of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards
Simu Liu at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, Calif. John Salangsang/Golden Globes 2024 Simu Liu is set to host this year’s People’s Choice Awards, and he’s already revealed what you won’t see during his opening monologue: any awkward jokes about Taylor Swift. ...
Discord Cuts 170 Jobs After Overstaffing
Community chat application company, Discord, has laid off 170 employees, or 17 percent of its staff, according to a new report from The Verge. Discord CEO Jason Citron cites overhiring, which has led to the company becoming “less efficient” in how it operates. The layoffs affected people across various departments. The Verge obtained an internal memo from...
Headliners for 2024 RodeoHouston to Include Jelly Roll, 50 Cent, Jonas Brothers, and Blake Shelton
Jelly Roll performs onstage at Bridgestone Arena on December 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. John Shearer/Getty Images RodeoHouston’s 2024 lineup is set to once again showcase some of the loftiest talents in a range of genres, including rock, rap, country, Latin, Christian and more. Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, 50 Cent, the Jonas Brothers, Lainey Wilson,...