Viva Friday is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Natalia Jiménez – “El Lado Izquierdo Continue Reading
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YouTube to Limit Streaming Traffic in Europe to Avoid Congestion Amid Coronavirus
Google’s YouTube said Friday that it has agreed to reduce its streaming quality in Europe, including the U.K., to standard definition for the next month Continue Reading
Jhene Aiko Ascends to No. 1 on R&B Songwriters Chart, Thanks to 'Chilombo'
Plus, production duo Fisticuffs tops R&B Producers. Jhene Aiko rises to No. 1 on Billboard‘s R&B Songwriters chart (dated March 21), thanks to 12 songwriting Continue Reading
Every Song Ranked on The Weeknd's 'After Hours': Critic's Picks
The Weeknd is back with After Hours, his first full-length album in four years. The 30-year-old’s highly anticipated fourth studio album dropped off a pair Continue Reading
First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From Fisher, TOKiMONSTA, Don Diablo & More
New Music Friday is intense. Hundreds of songs drop from artists around the world, and you’re supposed to somehow find the best ones. It’s fun Continue Reading
A 'Stupid' Ask Billboard Mailbag, From Lady Gaga to BTS, Elvis Presley & More
“Love” has been everything from “fake” to “real” on the Hot 100. Submit questions about Billboard charts, as well as general music musings, to [email protected]. Please Continue Reading
Kelly Clarkson Crushes Mariah Carey's 'Vanishing' in Quarantine Video: Watch
Mariah pre-approved the move. If you’ve been missing your Kellyoke fix during the coronavirus lockdown, Kelly Clarkson had a little something, something for you on Continue Reading
‘Good’ News: Future and Drake Top Rhythmic Songs Airplay Chart
Frequent collaborators Future and Drake secure another No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Songs airplay chart as “Life Is Good” rises 2-1 on the list dated Continue Reading
Tekashi 6ix9ine Hit With $150M Lawsuit Over Bystander Shooting
Rapper 6ix9ine (born Daniel Hernandez) is being sued for $150 million by a woman who said she was caught in crossfire of the rapper’s retribution Continue Reading
Here's How Streaming Services Are Supporting the Music Community During the Coronavirus Crisis
Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Bandcamp, Soundcloud and TIDAL are all contributing in different ways. As cities and states continue to shut down all but essential Continue Reading
Hip-Hop Artist Jehuniko on Finding His Voice Through Spoken Word & Being Transparent in Music
Known for tackling issues such as domestic violence and defying cultural gender roles through his lyrics, Jehuniko has made a name for himself in the Continue Reading
Wens Breaks Down Empowering Debut EP 'Lemoncholy': Exclusive
Wens unveiled her major-label debut EP, Lemoncholy, on Friday (March 20). On the succinct six-track project, the rising pop singer turns the sour, melancholy tang of life’s Continue Reading
Decoding The Weeknd's Most Emotional Lyrics on 'After Hours'
Sad Boy Season is officially here. For The Weeknd’s fourth album After Hours, the Canadian singer scrubs away his glitzy pop sensibilities from his Starboy Continue Reading
Boredom Is Getting the Best of Cardi B & Offset During Quarantine: 'Look at How Many Blunts He Rolled!'
Boredom might be getting the best of Cardi B and Offset. On Thursday, Cardi filmed her beau and his high number of rolled blunts while Continue Reading
Watch Taylor Swift's Dad Make His Acting Debut in 'The Man' Behind-the-Scenes Clip
Taylor Swift is making time a home a bit more entertaining, and the songstress uploaded a video to Instagram on Friday (March 20) to show Continue Reading
What’s Your Favorite Song From J Balvin’s New Album ‘Colores’? Vote!
After having doubts about whether he should postpone the release of his new album, J Balvin officially dropped Colores, his seventh studio album with 10 fresh Continue Reading
Andrew Lloyd Webber Plays 'Phantom' Song During Self-Isolation, Lin-Manuel Miranda Responds
Plus, a ‘Cats’ joke. Andrew Lloyd Webber pulled up to his piano during self-isolation on Thursday (March 19) to perform a version of “All I Continue Reading
Donald Glover Is Counting Down to Something…But What?
Donald Glover has replaced his new music with a mysterious countdown clock on his official website. The rapper otherwise known as Childish Gambino had previously Continue Reading
The Clouds Part For Niall Horan as He Scores His First Solo U.K. No. 1 Album With 'Heartbreak Weather'
Niall Horan has his first U.K. solo No. 1 album, as Heartbreak Weather (Capitol/Universal) enters at the top. There’s also a new champion on the Continue Reading
On 'Velvet,' Adam Lambert Completes His Smooth-As-Silk Musical Journey
“I’ve been feeling nostalgic,” Adam Lambert declares at the opening of his new album, Velvet, out Friday (March 20). “I think it’s time for a throwback/ To remind me how Continue Reading