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FIFA unveiled the track list for the 2026 World Cup’s Official Album, featuring artists including Jelly Roll, Carín León, Belinda, Los Ángeles Azules, Daddy Yankee, Shenseea, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, Shakira, and Burna Boy. billboard.com Lauv is stepping away from Khalid’s It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour to focus on his mental health, saying he is “deeply struggling right now” and needs time to he...

Peabo Bryson, Grammy-winning R&B singer known for ballads and Disney duets, died at 75 following a stroke. Family says he passed peacefully, leaving a lasting legacy. Read more Skrillex announced fifth album Soma (13 tracks), featuring Young Miko, Chris Lake, and Randomer. Follows his 2025 LP and coincides with a busy festival schedule. Read more Donations to Children’s Miracle Network fund a...

Taylor Swift will release “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 this Friday, marking a return to country and film soundtracks; the song is inspired by Jessie. Michael Jackson’s “ Chicago ” debuts at No. 30 on the Hot 100, his 52nd solo hit and first since 2018, boosted by the biopic and TikTok; he becomes the first artist with new Hot 100 entries in every decade since the 1970s. BTS ’ “Swim” ti...

Ariana Grande’ s “Hate That I Made You Love Me” topped Billboard’s Best New Music poll with over 50% of the vote. It’s the first single from her upcoming album “Petal,” due July 31. Other contenders included Latto and aespa. Drake’s “ICEMAN” holds No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week with 225,000 units. LE SSERAFIM’s “PUREFLOW” debuts at No. 10, marking their fifth top 10. Ronald LaPread ,...

Taylor Swift’s lawyer argued that The Life of a Showgirl is an expressive work protected by the First Amendment in response to trademark claims from Las Vegas performer Maren Wade over her show Confessions of a Showgirl . Billboard Martina McBride and Bret Michaels have both withdrawn from Washington, D.C.’s Freedom 250 concert series, citing concerns that the event had been misrepresented and had...

Sting will star in a reimagined production of The Last Ship at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London from September 22 to October 3. variety.com A federal appeals court has revived Bernie Worrell’s estate’s copyright lawsuit against George Clinton and Thang, Inc. over ownership claims tied to P-Funk recordings from 1976 to 1979. musicbusinessworldwide.com Spotify has launched more than 650 narrated l...

BTS will release a behind-the-scenes video of their visit to Mexico’s National Palace on May 27, including their meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum and greeting 50,000 fans. The visit drew some criticism for being politicized, though Sheinbaum hopes to bring them back. BTS partnered with Oreo on a limited-edition hotteok-inspired flavor, featuring 13 unique cookie designs and packaging celeb...

BTS dominated the 2026 American Music Awards , winning Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer (“Swim”), and Best Male K-Pop Artist, bringing their total to 14 AMAs. Taylor Swift went winless despite eight nominations. Bruno Mars, Cardi B, KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter, HUNTR/X, and Sombr each won three awards. Hosted by Queen Latifah in Las Vegas. Jack Osbourne defended the “Digital Ozzy ” AI avatar...

Ozzy Osbourne will return as an AI-powered digital avatar later this summer, with Sharon and Jack Osbourne presenting it as a new way for fans to interact with the late rock legend. billboard.com Spotify and Universal Music Group announced new licensing agreements that will let Premium users create AI-generated covers and remixes using songs from participating artists and songwriters. variety.com...

Harry Styles’ team says it is reviewing and making adjustments after some VIP floor ticket holders complained that elevated catwalks obstructed their views on his “Together, Together” tour. Billboard Post Malone has announced Australia and New Zealand dates for his “Big Ass World Tour,” including stadium shows, Strummingbird Festival appearances, and Don Toliver as special guest. Billboard BTS wil...

CORTIS earns its first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as “GREENGREEN” debuts with 81,500 copies, marking their second top 10 following 2025’s “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.” Other chart debuts include Social Distortion, Josh Groban, Black Veil Brides, and Neil Diamond. Influencer Gabriela Gonzalez was arrested for allegedly plotting to hire a hitman to kill ex-boyfriend Jack Avery (Why Don’...

Felicity Lott , acclaimed British soprano known for Mozart and Strauss roles—especially the Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier —died at 79 from lung cancer. She was also a noted recitalist, frequently collaborating with pianist Graham Johnson. Congressional Democrats held a “shadow hearing” criticizing the DOJ’s Live Nation settlement as too lenient for allowing Ticketmaster ownership to remain. Law...

Ella Langley dominated the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, winning five honors including Song and Single of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas.” Cody Johnson took Entertainer and Male Artist of the Year, with Brooks & Dunn winning Duo and Avery Anna named New Female Artist. Hosted by Shania Twain. ACM Awards winners list Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s “Bangaranga,” i...

Drake released a surprise 43-song package split across Iceman , Habibti , and Maid of Honour , marking his first solo project since 2023 after months of “Episode” livestreams and ice-themed marketing. billboard.com Dua Lipa announced Dua Lipa: Live From Mexico , a concert film premiering on YouTube May 21 and a live album arriving May 22, both recorded during her three sold-out Mexico City shows o...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will feature its first-ever halftime show, with BTS, Madonna, and Shakira announced as co-headliners for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium. billboard.com Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters is being developed into a live concert tour, expanding the animated hit beyond streaming as Netflix looks to build the film into a broader music-driven franchise. billboard.com Shania...

HYBE and Geffen Records introduced new global girl group Saint Satine (Emily, Lexie, Samara, Sakura), formed via Dream Academy and World Scout . Debut single “PARTY b4 the PARTY” drew mixed reactions, including commentary on Sakura’s age (28). Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes suffered a mild concussion after being struck by a thrown phone during a St. Louis show; band finished the set and Sykes ex...

aespa released “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” featuring G-Dragon, the first single from upcoming album LEMONADE . The synth-heavy track explores reality vs. digital identity; video shows the group reclaiming themselves amid chaos. Daz Dillinger is suing Tupac Shakur’s estate over alleged unpaid royalties tied to All Eyez on Me . He claims a 2024 payment of $91K is insufficient and is seeking a ful...

Red Hot Chili Peppers sold their recorded catalog (13 albums) to Warner Music Group for $300M+ as part of a $650M deal with Bain Capital, underscoring continued high value of legacy catalogs. WNBA star Caitlin Clark joined Morgan Wallen’s Indianapolis concert walkout on May 10, continuing his celebrity intro tradition on the Still the Problem Tour. Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” holds No. 1 for a...

The 2026 American Music Awards added KATSEYE and SOMBR to this year’s performer lineup, joining Hootie & the Blowfish, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots when the show airs live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. variety.com Miley Cyrus will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 22, marking another major milestone in her career and tying ne...

Drake Announces Final Iceman Livestream Drake will livestream “Iceman Episode 4” on May 14, one day before the release of his upcoming album Iceman . The livestream series has been a major part of the rollout, previewing new music and cinematic visuals tied to the album’s icy theme. billboard.com The Chemical Brothers Get Apex Streaming Boost The Chemical Brothers’ 2015 song “Go” has surged after...

Keityn took Songwriter of the Year for the third time at the 2026 ASCAP Latin Music Awards, while Romeo Santos earned Songwriter-Artist of the Year. Daddy Yankee extended his record as the most awarded Latin ASCAP songwriter with two more wins. Linda Perry will receive the international songwriter prize at the Ivor Novello Awards on May 21, honoring her work with 4 Non Blondes and hits for Christi...

Britney Spears pleads guilty to misdemeanor DUI, avoids jail; gets 12 months probation and DUI class after March arrest in Ventura County. Richie Sambora ’s stolen 1976 Gibson Explorer resurfaces in a Paris vintage shop after 40+ years; will be played at Unbridled Eve Derby Gala. ABKCO settles lawsuit with Behr Paint over unlicensed use of The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It, Black” in an Instagram ad;...

Noah Kahan ’s The Great Divide debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 389K units, the biggest week for a rock album since 2014, plus 2026’s top streaming week and a modern-era vinyl record. Kehlani’s Kehlani opens at No. 4, while Thriller returns to No. 7 following the new biopic. ARIA announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, and...

Olivia Rodrigo has announced her 65-date Unraveled Tour in support of her upcoming third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love , with dates beginning Sept. 25 in Hartford and running through North America, Europe, and the U.K. billboard.com Flavor Flav announced SHE Weekend, a four-day Las Vegas event from July 16-19 celebrating women’s sports and honoring U.S. female Olympians and Para...

The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum inducted 12 new members during its ninth annual ceremony at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, honoring artists and industry figures including Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Michael McDonald, Leland Sklar, and the late Nicky Hopkins. Parton received the Industry Icon Award, producer John Boylan received the Producer Award, and the night featured tribute pe...