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As we reach the end of the summer, it’s time to start prepping for the fall with some new tracks from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists. From Kim Petras‘ return to dance-pop, to Halsey‘s stunningly...

First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Maria Becerra, Becky G, “WOW WOW” (300 Entertainment) After releasing a series of singles and collaborations with artists such as Cazzu and J Balvin, rising Argentine artist Maria...

H.E.R. — the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter behind hits like “Best Part” and “Focus” — is in final negotiations to make her feature film acting debut in The Color Purple movie musical. Warner Bros. is behind the feature adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical, itself an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel by Alice Walker, on which the...

Why Don’t We’s management team has split up and has now filed opposing lawsuits to keep the other out of the business — and the band is taking sides. Randy Phillips and his former longtime partner David Loeffler are suing each other over the boy band’s management and control of their company Signature Entertainment —...

Brooks recently appeared on Midland’s Amazon Music podcast Set It Straight: Myths and Legends to clear up any misconceptions about the day in 1996 when Brooks made a surprise appearance at Fan Fair (now CMA Fest) and spent 23 hours signing autographs for fans, supposedly without even stopping for a restroom break. In 1972, the Country Music...

Turns out Justin Timberlake is a TLC fan. In a video posted to his Instagram account on Friday (Aug. 27), the “SexyBack” singer is chilling in a studio during what appears to be a recording session, before busting out in song to none other than TLC’s 1999 hit “No Scrubs.” In the clip — simply...

After earning his first-ever RIAA gold certification with his Wale-featuring hit song “In My Bed,” siner and Power star Rotimi is giving his all in his new album, All or Nothing, out today (Aug. 27) on streaming platforms. “It’s a blessing,” he says of going gold with the Afrobeats-infused single. “Especially knowing my story isn’t the most simplest, playing...

The Rolling Stones is honoring its “engine room” and virtuoso drummer Charlie Watts in a touching tribute video three days after he died at the age of 80. In a two-minute video posted to the band’s official Twitter account on Friday (Aug. 27), the Stones honored their fallen member with vintage footage of Watts in action...

Neil Young shared his two cents on why the concert business needs to let its money-making efforts take a back seat to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The outspoken 75-year-old artist shared a new post, titled “Concerts and Covid,” on his website Neil Young Archives Times-Contrarian this week, calling concerts “super-spreader events” and claiming their promoters responsible....

Today is the day that Travis Touchdown fans can finally taste his new adventures. A wait that will have been long since the second episode dates back to 2010, and its announcement was made in 2019. While waiting to know if this third episode is up to the reputation of the guy and that he...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Your TV speakers probably deliver decent sound, but if you really want to experience the content you’re listening to, you’ll want to upgrade to a soundbar. The best soundbars help to amplify sound across...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. August 26 marks National Dog Day, and it’s the perfect time to shower the dog lover in your life with the perfect gift. It also doesn’t hurt to get a head start on holiday...

With the release of his new album just a few weeks away, Lil Nas X is about ready to bust out of his cocoon. On Friday (Aug. 27), Lil Nas X shared the a new teaser for his upcoming album Montero on social media. In the new clip, four different versions of the the rapper can be...

Lisa’s solo arrival is imminent. Just two days after dropping the official teaser poster for her upcoming single project, Lalisa, the singer surprised fans on Friday (Aug. 27) by unveiling a teaser trailer for the single album to her and BLACKPINK’s official social accounts. The trailer — which clocks in at mere 26 seconds —...

Coming hot off the heels of the events surrounding Pokémon Go Fest 2021, Hoopa and its antics are continuing into a new season of content for the mobile app. Dubbed the Season of Mischief, trainers will complete Special Research objectives to find the smaller version of the legendary djinn, Confined Hoopa. Starting on September 1...

Halsey broke down her new album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power in a new interview and explained why it’s not a “girl power album.” In a sit-down interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe for New Music Daily, the 26-year-old singer-songwriter talked about how their fourth studio album explores themes of pregnancy and new...