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Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Features Revealed In Teaser Billboard Campaign
Just one more sleep until Drake drops his anticipated Certified Lover Boy album on Friday (Sept. 3). But in case you can’t wait until then to find out who joins him on his sixth studio effort, you’re in luck because billboards across the U.S. appear to be teasing the names of his features. He’s gonna...
Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Firaxis Tactical RPG Finally Shows Its Gameplay, It Won’t Be XCOM
Announced at gamescom 2021, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is the association between three big companies: Marvel, 2K Games and the Firaxis studio, the creators of the Civilization series. If we knew that the title was going to go on a tactical RPG, we could only see a cinematic trailer to immerse us in the atmosphere. Many...
My First Show Back: Goo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik On Their Measured Return to Touring
For the first time in 15 months, live music is returning nationwide after the global coronavirus pandemic ravaged the industry. Billboard’s “My First Show Back” is a series dedicated to sharing stories from throughout the touring ecosystem about what’s happening now, what has been forever altered and what will never change. In this installment, The Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik discusses how...
New PlayStation Showcase 2021 Broadcast Confirmed For Next Week
Sony has confirmed its new PlayStation Showcase 2021 broadcast, scheduled for next week while offering small insight into what fans should (and should not) expect to see. The latest PlayStation event will be going down on September 9, 2021, at 1 p.m. PDT. Teasing a new look “into the future of PS5,” the latest showcase...
20 Questions With DJ Seinfeld: On His New Album & The Best Episode of His Namesake Sitcom
When his father suffered a stroke several years ago, DJ Seinfeld’s time off between tour stops began looking different. Instead of hitting the studio or flitting off on vacation, when shows ended, the Swedish producer born Armand Jakobsson would return to his native Malmö to help care for his dad. It wasn’t the high-flying DJ lifestyle...
PlayStation France: Philippe Cardon is replaced by Emmanuel Grange as General Manager
After 10 years with Sony Interactive Entertainment France, Philippe Cardon decided to retire from professional life in order to devote himself to his personal projects. We recall that he had replaced the sympathetic George Fornay after his departure from PlayStation France in June 2011, he who came from Warner Bros. with his expertise in entertainment....
BTS’ Reality Show ‘In the SOOP’ Gearing Up For Second Season
If you just can’t get enough of BTS, hang tight, the second season of the k-pop superstars’ reality show, In the Soop, is just around the corner. Wednesday’s (Sept. 1) news about the return of the show did not specify the exact return date, but teased that it was “coming soon in October.” The series...
Project Magnum Is Final Fantasy Meets Destiny
A new looter shooter has entered the stage. Korean developer Nat Games released some footage yesterday that showcases jaw-dropping visuals and explosive cooperative combat. There are even some obvious sci-fi and fantasy inspirations throughout. Project Magnum (working title) might not have a release date. Still, based on its first official trailer, the RPG/third-person shooter combines...
Barbra Streisand, St. Vincent, P!nk Urge Action in Wake of Historically Restrictive Texas Abortion Law
After Texas passed the nation’s most restrictive abortion law — and the Supreme Court refused to step in to block the measure on Wednesday (Sept. 1) — the reaction from outspoken artists such as P!nk, Barbra Streisand and Lauren Jauregui was swift and unequivocal. “Have we gone backwards in time?” asked Streisand about the law...
Netflix series artwork compared with Grand Theft Auto illustrations
Viewers compared the opening art for Cartel Origins with illustrations from GTA Online, GTA V and San Andreas after its 2021 Netflix release.
See What It's Like To Control IG-88 In Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy's Edge
Click here to watch embedded media On September 15, ILMxLAB is releasing the final episode of Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge for Oculus Quest. Titled Last Call, this episode explores a variety of stories, giving players a deeper look at the inner workings of Batuu, the chance to see Ady’Sun Zee grow into...
The Deals: Primary Wave Acquires Gin Blossoms Catalog; WMG Licenses to Kuaishou
Primary Wave has acquired a majority stake in the Gin Blossoms’ music publishing rights and artist master royalties from current band members Robin Wilson, Bill Leen, Jesse Valenzuela and Scotty Johnson, former drummer Phil Rhodes and the estate of founding member Doug Hopkins, who was the principal songwriter for many of the band’s early releases....
Elton John Makes Record Return to Pop Airplay Chart With Dua Lipa Mash-Up ‘Cold Heart’
Elton John and Dua Lipa debut on Billboard‘s Pop Airplay chart (dated Sept. 4), as their imaginative new mash-up “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)” enters at No. 39. While Lipa has notched four No. 1s on the chart, all since 2018 (and boasts three songs on the latest list), John earns his first Pop Airplay appearance...
YouTube Music Crosses 50 Million Paid and Trial Subscribers
YouTube Music has surpassed 50 million paying subscribers worldwide, YouTube’s global head of music Lyor Cohen announced in his monthly newsletter today (Sept. 2). The figure includes subscribers paying for YouTube Music and YouTube Premium (who get YouTube Music as part of their subscription), as well as users currently in free trial mode. Cohen writes...
Maná to Receive Icon Award at 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Maná will be honored with the icon award at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Billboard and Telemundo announced on Thursday (Sept. 2). The chart-topping and Grammy-winning Mexican rock band will be recognized for “having carved out a career that has not only remained relevant through time but has also made them the most distinguished band in...
Marvel’s Midnight Sun’s Gameplay Trailer Shows Flashy Deck-Building Combat
Marvel’s Midnight Suns was first announced during Gamescom 2021. Developer Firaxis Games is known for its tactical turn-based XCOM series, and Midnight Suns’ combat loop will follow suit, albeit with a few surprises. A new gameplay trailer delved into the loop that players can expect when the game launches. You’ll utilize decks of cards to...
Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Features Revealed In Teaser Billboard Campaign
Just one more sleep until Drake drops his anticipated Certified Lover Boy album on Friday (Sept. 3). But in case you can’t wait until then to find out who joins him on his sixth studio effort, you’re in luck because billboards across the U.S. appear to be teasing the names of his features. He’s gonna...
Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Firaxis Tactical RPG Finally Shows Its Gameplay, It Won’t Be XCOM
Announced at gamescom 2021, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is the association between three big companies: Marvel, 2K Games and the Firaxis studio, the creators of the Civilization series. If we knew that the title was going to go on a tactical RPG, we could only see a cinematic trailer to immerse us in the atmosphere. Many...
My First Show Back: Goo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik On Their Measured Return to Touring
For the first time in 15 months, live music is returning nationwide after the global coronavirus pandemic ravaged the industry. Billboard’s “My First Show Back” is a series dedicated to sharing stories from throughout the touring ecosystem about what’s happening now, what has been forever altered and what will never change. In this installment, The Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik discusses how...
New PlayStation Showcase 2021 Broadcast Confirmed For Next Week
Sony has confirmed its new PlayStation Showcase 2021 broadcast, scheduled for next week while offering small insight into what fans should (and should not) expect to see. The latest PlayStation event will be going down on September 9, 2021, at 1 p.m. PDT. Teasing a new look “into the future of PS5,” the latest showcase...
20 Questions With DJ Seinfeld: On His New Album & The Best Episode of His Namesake Sitcom
When his father suffered a stroke several years ago, DJ Seinfeld’s time off between tour stops began looking different. Instead of hitting the studio or flitting off on vacation, when shows ended, the Swedish producer born Armand Jakobsson would return to his native Malmö to help care for his dad. It wasn’t the high-flying DJ lifestyle...
PlayStation France: Philippe Cardon is replaced by Emmanuel Grange as General Manager
After 10 years with Sony Interactive Entertainment France, Philippe Cardon decided to retire from professional life in order to devote himself to his personal projects. We recall that he had replaced the sympathetic George Fornay after his departure from PlayStation France in June 2011, he who came from Warner Bros. with his expertise in entertainment....
BTS’ Reality Show ‘In the SOOP’ Gearing Up For Second Season
If you just can’t get enough of BTS, hang tight, the second season of the k-pop superstars’ reality show, In the Soop, is just around the corner. Wednesday’s (Sept. 1) news about the return of the show did not specify the exact return date, but teased that it was “coming soon in October.” The series...
Project Magnum Is Final Fantasy Meets Destiny
A new looter shooter has entered the stage. Korean developer Nat Games released some footage yesterday that showcases jaw-dropping visuals and explosive cooperative combat. There are even some obvious sci-fi and fantasy inspirations throughout. Project Magnum (working title) might not have a release date. Still, based on its first official trailer, the RPG/third-person shooter combines...
Barbra Streisand, St. Vincent, P!nk Urge Action in Wake of Historically Restrictive Texas Abortion Law
After Texas passed the nation’s most restrictive abortion law — and the Supreme Court refused to step in to block the measure on Wednesday (Sept. 1) — the reaction from outspoken artists such as P!nk, Barbra Streisand and Lauren Jauregui was swift and unequivocal. “Have we gone backwards in time?” asked Streisand about the law...






