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TOMORROW X TOGETHER launched UNICEF campaign “TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW” focused on youth mental health, featuring outreach messaging and building on prior UN engagement and a $1.4M pledge from BIGHIT MUSIC. Luke Combs became the first artist with two solo songs simultaneously at No. 1 on both Billboard and Mediabase country charts (“Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” “Days Like These”), extending his streak...

Taylor Swift filed three USPTO trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness from AI misuse, including sound marks like “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and a specific image. The move mirrors similar efforts by Matthew McConaughey. Megan Thee Stallion will exit Moulin Rouge! The Musical early on May 1, ahead of her planned May 17 departure. Her run as Zidler marked the first time a woman played...

Nedra Talley Ros s, last surviving member of The Ronettes, died at 80. The group, known for “Be My Baby,” entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Ross later pursued solo work and was remembered for her warmth. Sharon Osbourne settled a dispute with Black Sabbath’s first manager, Jim Simpson, over early demos. The recordings (“Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes”) now belong to the original b...

Taylor Swift has been named Spotify’s most-streamed artist of all time as the platform marks its 20th anniversary. Music-News.com Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk will release Mirage - Ballet for 16 Dancers on June 5, collecting his electronic score for a contemporary ballet created by Damien Jalet and Kōhei Nawa. Billboard.com Kylie Minogue is the subject of an upcoming three-part Netflix documentar...

Ticketmaster says it found scalpers holding thousands of Harry Styles tickets for his 30-date Madison Square Garden residency, and some of those seats will go back on sale through a fan request form opening April 30. Billboard Several D4vd collaborations, including tracks involving Laufey, Damiano David, and Kali Uchis, have been removed from streaming services as artists and teams move quickly to...

Blackpink’s Jennie released a new track tied to an Apple Beats campaign for Beats Solo 4 (Onyx Black), featuring Jennie-inspired design elements. Launch set for April 24. Second Beats collab following 2025’s Ruby Red edition. Katseye will perform at the 2026 American Music Awards (May 25), with nominations for New Artist, Best Music Video, and Breakthrough Pop Artist. Recently played Coachella as...

Coachella headliners Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G all saw major Billboard 200 gains post-performance. Bieber landed seven albums on the chart, including SWAG in the top 10; Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend and Short n’ Sweet rose; Karol G’s Tropicoqueta re-entered. Madonna reported vintage costumes stolen after her Coachella appearance with Carpenter. Missing items include a jacket,...

Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls revealed diagnoses of cervical dystonia and essential tremor, affecting her voice. She outlined treatment plans and said her voice will change, but she and Amy Ray will continue touring and performing. Tina Knowles previewed an excerpt from her memoir Matriarch at a Kurt Geiger London Mother’s Day event. The book covers raising Beyoncé and Solange and her breast cance...

Adele is reportedly returning to the studio to record a new song tied to Tom Ford’s upcoming historical drama Cry to Heaven , which would also mark her acting debut and her first major new music in about five years.  Music-News Singer D4vd, born David Burke, was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was f...

Live Nation and Ticketmaster were found by a New York jury to have illegally monopolized major concert venues, with jurors saying consumers in 22 states were overcharged by about $1.72 per ticket, setting up potentially huge damages while penalties are still to come. apnews.com CBS set the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for September 27 and the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for November 14 as part...

Joe Walsh addressed recent health issues during Long Goodbye Las Vegas residency, thanking fans and confirming he plans to continue shows. Taylor Swift leads 2026 American Music Awards nominations with eight, followed by Olivia Dean and Sombr with seven each. Ceremony is May 25 in Las Vegas. INXS will receive the Ted Albert Award at the 2026 APRA Music Awards, honoring their legacy, with a tribute...

Iron Maiden will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Ceremony: Nov. 14 at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Katy Perry denies Ruby Rose’s sexual assault allegation from a Melbourne nightclub, calling it “reckless lies.” Rose claims evidence, witnesses, and a filed police...

Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a treatment facility following a March 4 DUI arrest in Ventura County. Her team says she is complying with legal requirements and seeking positive life changes. BTS ’ album “ARIRANG” holds No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a third straight week with 124,000 units, marking the longest group run atop the chart in over a decade. Tom Dumont revealed an early onset P...

BTS’ ARIRANG tour opened Thursday at Goyang Stadium in Seoul, mixing new songs with major hits like “Fake Love,” “IDOL,” “Butter,” and “Dynamite,” and launching an 82-date world tour despite a rain-soaked opening night.  billboard.com Pink will host the 79th Annual Tony Awards for the first time on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, with the ceremony airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramoun...

Joey Fatone says an NSYNC reunion is unlikely for the group’s 30th anniversary in 2027, saying he is open to it but other members, especially Justin Timberlake, have doubts and other commitments. billboard.com Women lead the 2026 ACM Awards nominations, with Megan Moroney topping the list at nine nods, followed by Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson ahead of the May 17 ceremony in Las...

Gen Z concertgoers value physical keepsakes. A Connect by Live Nation study of 5,692 Australians found 76% of Gen Z prefer vinyl and enjoy collecting ticket stubs and merch, emphasizing curated live music experiences. 50 Cent is the subject of a new three-part Hulu documentary directed by Mandon Lovett, covering his rise from Queens to mogul status. He’s also tied to the upcoming Street Fighter re...

Wireless Fest organizer defends booking Ye, citing forgiveness and legal right to perform despite criticism from UK leaders; sponsors including Pepsi and Anheuser-Busch withdraw. Florence Welch partners with Planned Parenthood to offer reproductive healthcare resources at tour stops, emphasizing access amid ongoing rights debates. BTS ’ “Swim” holds No. 1 for a second week on Billboard Global 200...

Better Than Ezra invites fans to co-write their next single via AI platform SoundBreak; winning entry will be recorded and officially released. Sofia D’Angelo’s “Time” wins Billboard’s fan-voted poll with 69%+, beating releases from Anne Hathaway and Jack White. BTS’ “ARIRANG” holds No. 1 on Billboard 200 (187K units); Melanie Martinez’s “HADES” No. 3 (84K); Yeat’s “ADL” debuts No. 5 (57K). Monsta...

Olivia Rodrigo announced her third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love , arriving June 12, and said she is “so proud” of the new project, which is now up for preorder. billboard.com J. Cole has signed with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, marking his third stint in international basketball as he pursues one more run at the sport alongside his music career. billboard.com A man was arrested fo...

Montreux Jazz Festival’s 60th anniversary runs July 3-18 in Switzerland, with artists including John Legend, Lewis Capaldi, PinkPantheress, Deep Purple, Zara Larsson, Conan Gray, and Moby.  billboard.com Shakira has announced a limited U.S. leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour , kicking off June 13 in Inglewood and running through late July.  billboard.com London Mayor Sadiq Kh...

Bruce Springsteen opened his 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour in Minneapolis with a politically charged set that criticized the Trump administration, honored victims of ICE violence, and included a surprise cover of “Purple Rain.” rollingstone.com Journey singer Arnel Pineda says he tried to step away from the band’s farewell tour because of vocal struggles and a difficult divorce, but he is stil...

SoundCloud launched Follower Exclusive Releases, letting Artist Pro musicians share tracks directly with followers before wider release. edm.com BTS’ “Swim” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, knocking Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” down to No. 2 after four weeks on top. billboard.com The Eurovision Song Contest is expanding to Asia, with its first Asian edition set for November 14 in Bang...

Tate McRae won four Juno Awards, including album, artist, single, and pop album of the year, while Billy Talent received the Humanitarian Award for 25 years of charitable work. cbc.ca Olivia Dean led the MOBO Awards with wins for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Act, while Pharrell Williams received the Mobo Global Songwriter Award. musicradar.com BTS’ ARIRANG debuted at No. 1...

Taylor Swift led the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, winning Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Music Video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” while Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Miley Cyrus, and John Mellencamp also took major honors. billboard.com Rihanna described hearing “10 loud bangs on metal” as gunfire hit her Beverly Hills property while she and her family wer...

Miley Cyrus has released “Younger You,” a tribute to her younger self tied to the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special.  billboard.com Netflix says BTS’ Seoul concert livestream drew 18.4 million viewers worldwide, making it the platform’s biggest non-sports livestream and its most-watched title of the week.  reuters.com BTS has also teamed up with Major League Baseball for Opening We...