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- Dominic Fike Just Scored the Biggest Viral Hit of His Career With a Song From 8 Years Ago"This one has only gotten more special to me," the musician said about "Babydoll," a minute-and-a-half-long song currently sitting in the Top 40 of the Hot 100 and racking up millions of streams
- Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Over Ill-Fated Fugees Reunion TourMichel is due to report for a 14-year prison sentence over foreign influence conviction
- Beabadoobee Taps the Marías for Grungy Stunner ‘All I Did Was Dream of You’The track marks the Brit singer's first new release in two years
- EDM Artist SOUKHYA Talks Manifestation, Martin Garrix and the JBL Music AcademyRising EDM artist SOUKHYA’s excitement is infectious when she talks about her recent experience in the JBL Music Academy. “The classes have helped me learn new things about myself as an artist and about the industry,” she says. It’s just one example of JBL‘s commitment to artists—both emerging and legacy acts. For artists like SOUKHYA […]
- All the Pop Queens Are in the Studio Right NowOlivia Rodrigo, Clairo, and Dua Lipa have shared pictures from the studio in the past few weeks, indicating new music is on the way
- Quincy Jones’ Estate Sells Catalog, Including Stake in Michael Jackson ClassicsThe agreement with HarbourView Equity Partners also covers Jones’ publishing rights and compositions like “Soul Bossa Nova” and the Sanford and Son theme song
- Lil Nas X Appears in Court, Plans to Seek Diversion in LAPD Battery Case: ‘I Can’t Wait to Be Back’“I really love and I miss you, and I appreciate your support so much,” the artist, born Montero Hill, said in a brief statement to fans outside
- Harry Styles Leaves the Disco Behind on Cover of Tears for Fears ClassicSinger delivers rendition of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” for BBC Radio1 Live Lounge
- Eminem Pays Tribute to Late DJ, Radio Host Lord Sear: ‘He Made the World a Better Place’The Detroit rapper’s relationship with the late radio personality dates back more than 25 years
- Neil Young Is Eight Songs Into a New Album With the Chrome Hearts“We have the worst president in the history of our country,” he also shared with fans. “Every day a bad TV show produced by DJT”
"This one has only gotten more special to me," the musician said about "Babydoll," a minute-and-a-half-long song currently sitting in the Top 40 of the Hot 100 and racking up millions of streams
Michel is due to report for a 14-year prison sentence over foreign influence conviction
The track marks the Brit singer's first new release in two years
Rising EDM artist SOUKHYA’s excitement is infectious when she talks about her recent experience in the JBL Music Academy. “The classes have helped me learn new things about myself as an artist and about the industry,” she says. It’s just one example of JBL‘s commitment to artists—both emerging and legacy acts. For artists like SOUKHYA […]
Olivia Rodrigo, Clairo, and Dua Lipa have shared pictures from the studio in the past few weeks, indicating new music is on the way
The agreement with HarbourView Equity Partners also covers Jones’ publishing rights and compositions like “Soul Bossa Nova” and the Sanford and Son theme song
“I really love and I miss you, and I appreciate your support so much,” the artist, born Montero Hill, said in a brief statement to fans outside
Singer delivers rendition of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” for BBC Radio1 Live Lounge
The Detroit rapper’s relationship with the late radio personality dates back more than 25 years
“We have the worst president in the history of our country,” he also shared with fans. “Every day a bad TV show produced by DJT”
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- The Secret History of Rock’s Wildest Stage Prop: P-Funk’s MothershipA half-century ago, George Clinton debuted a $500,000 spaceship that turned his live concerts into intergalactic journeys. Here’s how it went down.
- 5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right NowLise Davidsen’s recital at the Met Opera, Gustavo Dudamel leading “Romeo and Juliet,” and a violinist’s personal program are among our selections.
- Review: A New ‘Tristan und Isolde’ at the Metropolitan OperaYuval Sharon’s debut production featured an astonishing performance by the soprano Lise Davidsen. It is the event of the season.
- To Pay the Bills, a Cult Band Becomes a Doors Tribute ActWith even critically acclaimed bands struggling to make a living, the British group Field Music has come up with a novel way to top up its income.
- Pussycat Dolls Announce New Single and Reunion TourYou’re in luck: The early 2000s girl group announced a new single and a reunion tour on Thursday.
- Live Nation Slacks Reveal Employees Joking About ‘Stupid’ FansA series of private exchanges in the messaging system Slack were revealed as exhibits in the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against the concert giant.
- On the Hunt for 24 Hours of Drag in N.Y.C.An enthusiast went on a madcap adventure to find some fun events for all types across the city, from bingo fans to “Star Trek” aficionados.
- Suspect in Rihanna Shooting Is Charged With Attempted MurderA woman fired a semiautomatic weapon at Rihanna’s home while she was there with ASAP Rocky and their three children on Sunday, the authorities said.
- How ‘Sync Music’ Became the Soundtrack to Our Lives“Sync music” has become the soundtrack to our lives — whether we realize it or not.
- Harry Styles and 8 More Boy Band Stars Who Went SoloAs the former One Direction singer releases his fourth album, listen back to how Bobby Brown, Ricky Martin and others made their own statements.
- Dozens of States Weigh Continuing Live Nation Antitrust CaseAfter the Justice Department reached a settlement with the concert giant, the judge overseeing the trial asked the states and the company to do the same.
- New York Philharmonic Announces 2026-27 SeasonA new era for the orchestra begins in September, when Gustavo Dudamel officially becomes its music and artistic director.
- At 100, György Kurtág Is Still Searching for the Right NoteGyörgy Kurtág, the eminent composer and Hungarian national treasure, has reached a rare milestone yet shows little interest in retirement.
- After Kennedy Center Exit, Washington National Opera ReturnsWashington National Opera managed to resume performances within two months of its abrupt departure. But there are still challenges ahead.
- Review: Harry Styles Hits the Club on ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’The pop star’s new album revels in the communal experience of clubbing. But his gleaming songs don’t reveal much about the man behind them.
- Live Nation, Ticketmaster’s Owner, Settles Antitrust Case With Justice Dept.The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states that joined the suit object to the terms.
- After a Shooting at Rihanna’s Home, a Woman Is Held on Suspicion of Attempted MurderNo injuries were reported after the shooting on Sunday. A 35-year-old woman is being held on roughly $10 million bail, jail records show.
- Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84One of the starring acts at Woodstock, he and his band, the Fish, came out of the Bay Area’s psychedelic rock scene. He went on to a long career as a solo artist.
- Conductor Andris Nelsons Has Become a Cautionary TaleAndris Nelsons’s abrupt departure from the Boston Symphony Orchestra shouldn’t be surprising to those who have witnessed his artistic decline.
- Sturgill Simpson, Olivia Rodrigo: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This WeekSturgill Simpson’s political screed, Olivia Rodrigo’s Magnetic Fields cover and the Lunar New Year song burning up the charts in Vietnam.
- Boston Symphony Abruptly Ends Andris Nelsons’ ContractThe orchestra’s leadership announced on Friday that it and the conductor Andris Nelsons “were not aligned on future vision.”
- Bob Power on His Work on A Tribe Called Quest’s ‘The Low End Theory’A Tribe Called Quest had the vision for “The Low End Theory.” The engineer Bob Power helped piece it together.
- Top National Symphony Leader Quits in New Blow to Kennedy CenterThe executive director, Jean Davidson, said her departure reflects frustration at the turmoil that has engulfed the arts center.
- A Philharmonic Conductor’s Concerts Surprise, for Better and WorseMirga Grazinyte-Tyla returned to the New York Philharmonic for a pair of programs, but only one formed a cohesive arc of ideas.
- When Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Ended, Concern for Her Did NotThe pop star’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence this week was a breaking point, years after she regained control of her life and finances.
- From 2001: Aaliyah, 22, Singer Who First Hit the Charts at 14She was seen as a hip-hop temptress when she was still a teenager, and her albums “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number” and “One in a Million” sold millions of copies.
- From 1983: Karen Carpenter, 32, Is Dead; Singer Teamed With BrotherThe Carpenters sold more than 30 million records with the irresistible combination of her soft-rock contralto and her brother’s lush arrangements.
- From 1995: Grammy-Winning Singer Selena Killed in Shooting at Texas MotelKnown as the queen of Tejano music, she was beloved as an idol and a heartthrob on both sides of the Mexican border.
- From 1977: Maria Callas, 53, Is Dead of Heart Attack in ParisConsidered the most exciting opera singer of her time, she thrilled audiences with her penchant for spectacle onstage and in her personal life.
- From 1959: Billie Holiday Dies Here at 44; Jazz Singer Had Wide InfluenceMiss Holiday, who became a singer more out of desperation than desire, was one of the most influential jazz musicians of her time.
- From 2011: Amy Winehouse, British Soul Singer With a Troubled Life, Dies at 27A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems.
- From 2018: Aretha Franklin, Indomitable ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable.
- Inside Harry Styles’s ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ With Kid HarpoonThe producer and songwriter has been responsible for some of this century’s biggest hits. His greatest skill may be remaining curious.
- Three 6 Mafia on Their Oscars Win, 20 Years LaterTwenty years ago, Three 6 Mafia’s Oscars triumph for “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” helped an uptight awards show loosen up.
A half-century ago, George Clinton debuted a $500,000 spaceship that turned his live concerts into intergalactic journeys. Here’s how it went down.
Lise Davidsen’s recital at the Met Opera, Gustavo Dudamel leading “Romeo and Juliet,” and a violinist’s personal program are among our selections.
Yuval Sharon’s debut production featured an astonishing performance by the soprano Lise Davidsen. It is the event of the season.
With even critically acclaimed bands struggling to make a living, the British group Field Music has come up with a novel way to top up its income.
You’re in luck: The early 2000s girl group announced a new single and a reunion tour on Thursday.
A series of private exchanges in the messaging system Slack were revealed as exhibits in the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against the concert giant.
An enthusiast went on a madcap adventure to find some fun events for all types across the city, from bingo fans to “Star Trek” aficionados.
A woman fired a semiautomatic weapon at Rihanna’s home while she was there with ASAP Rocky and their three children on Sunday, the authorities said.
“Sync music” has become the soundtrack to our lives — whether we realize it or not.
As the former One Direction singer releases his fourth album, listen back to how Bobby Brown, Ricky Martin and others made their own statements.
After the Justice Department reached a settlement with the concert giant, the judge overseeing the trial asked the states and the company to do the same.
A new era for the orchestra begins in September, when Gustavo Dudamel officially becomes its music and artistic director.
György Kurtág, the eminent composer and Hungarian national treasure, has reached a rare milestone yet shows little interest in retirement.
Washington National Opera managed to resume performances within two months of its abrupt departure. But there are still challenges ahead.
The pop star’s new album revels in the communal experience of clubbing. But his gleaming songs don’t reveal much about the man behind them.
The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states that joined the suit object to the terms.
No injuries were reported after the shooting on Sunday. A 35-year-old woman is being held on roughly $10 million bail, jail records show.
One of the starring acts at Woodstock, he and his band, the Fish, came out of the Bay Area’s psychedelic rock scene. He went on to a long career as a solo artist.
Andris Nelsons’s abrupt departure from the Boston Symphony Orchestra shouldn’t be surprising to those who have witnessed his artistic decline.
Sturgill Simpson’s political screed, Olivia Rodrigo’s Magnetic Fields cover and the Lunar New Year song burning up the charts in Vietnam.
The orchestra’s leadership announced on Friday that it and the conductor Andris Nelsons “were not aligned on future vision.”
A Tribe Called Quest had the vision for “The Low End Theory.” The engineer Bob Power helped piece it together.
The executive director, Jean Davidson, said her departure reflects frustration at the turmoil that has engulfed the arts center.
Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla returned to the New York Philharmonic for a pair of programs, but only one formed a cohesive arc of ideas.
The pop star’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence this week was a breaking point, years after she regained control of her life and finances.
She was seen as a hip-hop temptress when she was still a teenager, and her albums “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number” and “One in a Million” sold millions of copies.
The Carpenters sold more than 30 million records with the irresistible combination of her soft-rock contralto and her brother’s lush arrangements.
Known as the queen of Tejano music, she was beloved as an idol and a heartthrob on both sides of the Mexican border.
Considered the most exciting opera singer of her time, she thrilled audiences with her penchant for spectacle onstage and in her personal life.
Miss Holiday, who became a singer more out of desperation than desire, was one of the most influential jazz musicians of her time.
A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems.
With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable.
The producer and songwriter has been responsible for some of this century’s biggest hits. His greatest skill may be remaining curious.
Twenty years ago, Three 6 Mafia’s Oscars triumph for “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” helped an uptight awards show loosen up.
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- Ladyhawke - Anxiety Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
- Bobby Womack - The Poet Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
- TrioVD - Maze One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
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- Sugar - Copper Blue NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.
A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.
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- Cynthia Erivo & Sade on 2026 Rainbow Honours ShortlistSinger Sophie Ellis-Bextor and musician Kate Nash are also on the shortlist. Boney M. will perform at the June 11 awards ceremony.
- Prep for Peso Pluma’s 2026 Dinastía Tour With His Official Merch on AmazonThe collection includes stylish and comfortable accessories and apparel.
- Stray Kids Member Seungmin Suffers Ankle Injury, Upcoming Performances to Be ‘Limited’"We will prioritize our artist's health and do our utmost to support his recovery," writes JYP Entertainment.
- ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel ConfirmedDirectors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are set to return.
- Feid Launches Record Label Grabaciones Los Poderosos: ‘It’s Always Been an Ambition of Mine’ Grabaciones Los Poderosos will operate under a distribution agreement with Universal Music Latin Entertainment.
- Kacey Musgraves Addresses Miranda Lambert Feud Rumors: ‘We’ve Had Our S–t’Now, the women have teamed up on an upcoming song called "Horses and Divorces."
- Concord Acquires Ninja Tune, Adding Iconic Dance Catalog and Publishing ArmUnder the terms of the deal, the Ninja Tune teams in London and Los Angeles will now work under the Concord umbrella.
- The Deals: Production Music Giant Slipstream Acquires MegatraxAlso: OpenPlay launches an app marketplace, and deals for TikTok and iHeartMedia, Pipeline and Clarty Partners, Dynamic Talent International and Madison House, and more.
- Terrence Howard Claims He ‘Had the Chance to Date’ Beyoncé But Passed for Another Destiny’s Child MemberThe Empire alum recalled Bey bringing him on stage during a 2005 BET Awards performance.
- Billboard’s Music Industry Events CalendarA complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and musician Kate Nash are also on the shortlist. Boney M. will perform at the June 11 awards ceremony.
The collection includes stylish and comfortable accessories and apparel.
"We will prioritize our artist's health and do our utmost to support his recovery," writes JYP Entertainment.
Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are set to return.
Grabaciones Los Poderosos will operate under a distribution agreement with Universal Music Latin Entertainment.
Now, the women have teamed up on an upcoming song called "Horses and Divorces."
Under the terms of the deal, the Ninja Tune teams in London and Los Angeles will now work under the Concord umbrella.
Also: OpenPlay launches an app marketplace, and deals for TikTok and iHeartMedia, Pipeline and Clarty Partners, Dynamic Talent International and Madison House, and more.
The Empire alum recalled Bey bringing him on stage during a 2005 BET Awards performance.
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
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