Back in high school in Staten Island, N.Y., a talented but less assured Bebe Rexha entered a contest sponsored by the Recording Academy. The trajectory Continue Reading
10 Things We're Looking Forward To at the 2020 Grammys
Each year the Grammy Awards are held, there’s no telling which moments will be hot topics the following day. Who would have predicted that the Continue Reading
Politics As Usual? Candidates Crave Musician Endorsements — But They Don't Always Work
Musicians are often among the most coveted celebrity endorsements when it comes to political races — but they’ve proved a mixed blessing. In November, Andrew Continue Reading
From Calvin Harris to Megan Thee Stallion, What's Your Favorite New Release This Week? Vote!
The end of another week means another wave of new music, and this week's new releases run the gamut from hip-hop and country to Latin, Continue Reading
Chrissy Metz On Signing Her First Recording Contract: 'The Genuine Love Was Inspiring'
In late 2018, Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) president Cindy Mabe flew to Los Angeles to see a private screening of the April 2019 faith-drama Continue Reading
Why Better Noise Music Is Betting on the Alternative Music Scene
In 2006, Allen Kovac, CEO of management and marketing company 10th Street Entertainment, launched the label Eleven Seven, later signing Sixx:A.M., Hellyeah, Buckcherry and Dirty Heads. Continue Reading
The Best Acceptance Speeches From Musicians In Oscar History
Music category winners’ speeches are among the most memorable in the awards show’s history. Below are a select few from the Academy Awards website (which Continue Reading
Griselda Brings Their Buffalo Grit to 'Fallon' For 'Dr. Bird's' Performance: Watch
Griselda is looking to build on a strong 2019 campaign. The lyrical trio that calls Buffalo, New York home checked off another box in their Continue Reading
How The Vinyl Resurgence Is Impacting Film and TV Score Sales
In late December 2019, for the first time since Nielsen Music began electronically tracking music sales 29 years ago, vinyl albums surpassed 1 million copies in a Continue Reading
Tomorrowland Drops MASSIVE 2020 Lineup In Its Entirety
As promised, the complete Tomorrowland lineup has just dropped all at once with no phases or teases! There are six HUNDRED artists playing this year across both Continue Reading
Demi Lovato Opens Up About New Song 'Anyone,' Her Time in the Hospital and More in Comeback Interview
In one of her most candid interviews yet, Demi Lovato sat down with Zane Lowe on Apple Music's Beats 1 ahead of her upcoming Grammys performance to chat about Continue Reading
Which 2020 Grammys Performance Are You Most Looking Forward To?
The 2020 Grammys will have nearly 30 performers ready to take the stage at Los Angeles' Staples Center this Sunday, but who are you most Continue Reading
Here's What Went Down at Spotify's Best New Artist Party With Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Rosalia and More
On Thursday (Jan. 23), three nights before the annual Grammy awards, all eight best new artist nominees delivered stadium-level performances to a much more intimate crowd at Continue Reading
First Stream: New Music From Calvin Harris, Megan Thee Stallion, Hayley Williams & More
Billboard’s First Stream serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, Continue Reading
The Weeknd Brings the 'Blinding Lights' to 'Kimmel' For Invigorating Performance: Watch
On the heels of dropping the hellacious "Blinding Lights" video earlier this week, The Weeknd brought his latest single to Jimmy Kimmel Live! for its live debut, Continue Reading
Juice WRLD's Family Releases Statement After Cause of Death Is Confirmed
Juice WRLD's family has spoken out for the first time since his death. The family, in collaboration with his team at Grade A, uploaded a Continue Reading
Eminem's 'Music To Be Murdered By' Bound for No. 1 Debut on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
Eminem is on track for his 10th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 albums chart with his latest effort, Music to Be Murdered By. Industry forecasters suggest the Continue Reading
Here's Every Time Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Honored The Notorious B.I.G.
New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries had a noteworthy mic-drop moment during Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Tuesday night (Jan. 21), after he referenced the late Notorious B.I.G. Continue Reading
Roddy Ricch Rules Hot 100 Songwriters Chart, 30Roc Reigns on Hot 100 Producers for Second Week
Plus, OZ debuts on both lists thanks to his work on Future’s “Life Is Good.” at No. 1 for a second frame. Ricch co-wrote "The Box" with Continue Reading
Juice WRLD Cause of Death Revealed
It's been well over a month since the death of Juice WRLD on Dec. 8, and on Wednesday (Jan. 22), the Cook County Medical Examiner's Continue Reading