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Bruno Mars Sets New Record with 11‑Week Run at No. 1
Bruno Mars’s single “I Just Might” has become his longest‑running number‑one on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip‑Hop Songs chart, staying at the top for 11 consecutive weeks. The track also leads six additional Billboard charts, including Adult Pop Airplay and Radio Songs, surpassing his previous best of 10 weeks with “That’s What I Like.”
Seth Herzog, the warm‑up act for The Tonight Show, made a joke implying a BTS member was from North Korea, prompting immediate backlash from the group’s fanbase. Fans flooded social media demanding an apology before the live taping. Herzog later issued a public apology after media reports highlighted the controversy. The incident coincides with BTS’s first U.S. television appearance in nearly four years, following their globally streamed comeback concert.
Nene H’s sophomore album “Second Skin” turns a breakup narrative into a triumphant electronic statement, pairing industrial beats with a newly muscular visual identity. The record opens with the club‑ready single “Cradle,” echoing Nitzer Ebb’s pounding rhythm, and weaves through...
Kelsey Dower released "Massacre," a single that fuses symphonic orchestration with metal aggression, serving as a preview of her forthcoming album Rebirth. The track employs tribal‑inspired percussion, sweeping strings, and choral textures while Dower shifts between operatic vocals and raw...
Hermanos Espinoza released their debut LP, Linaje, on Friday, delivering a 15‑track blend of new‑wave norteño that mixes accordion‑driven melodies with rock‑like energy. The Texas‑border quintet, led by brothers Joel and Leonel, built buzz at SXSW’s De Los showcase, where the...
You can’t cool your way into RnB & Soul music. The production is dope… Jack’s approach was off New #RapLifeReview on Apple Music & YouTube
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, half of electronic duo The Knife, has released a vibrant new video for the lead single "Echoed Dafnino" from his debut solo album Loud Bloom. The track features Cairo‑based Sudanese vocalist MaMan, while the visual was...
Various versions of BTS' "SWIM" have taken over the entire Top 10 of the U.S. @iTunes Top Songs Chart 1. Jung Kook Alternate Cover 2. Jimin Alt Cover 3. Suga Cover 4. V Cover 5. Jin Cover 6. RM Cover 7. J-Hopes Cover 8. Original (on 'ARIRANG') 9. Instrumental 10....
BTS staged an exclusive two‑song performance at New York’s Guggenheim Museum on March 25, showcasing “SWIM” and “2.0” from their newly released album ARIRANG. About 150 invited fans watched the show in the museum’s iconic rotunda, with phones barred to preserve...
I’m obsessed with @stephenathome’s post-Late Show gig. What a gift to him and to all of us. I can’t wait to see what they do with Tom Bombadil and Goldberry.
So @ALL_H_OURS might be the next one to watch. This new video is crazy and their newest album is really strong — I've listened to it the full way through several times Excited to see where they're going https://t.co/0ud398ISoN
Bruce Springsteen announced he will perform at the No Kings rally in St. Paul on March 28, joining a nationwide protest against authoritarianism. He will debut his protest anthem “Streets of Minneapolis,” which condemns ICE’s violent actions in Minnesota. The...
Digital Underground performing "Kiss You Back" on "Showtime at the Apollo - backed by 'Pac https://t.co/yn3E8rLw9b
American Sharks have unveiled their new single “Bang Yer Head,” a two‑minute punk‑rock burst that features a guest solo from GWAR guitarist Balsac. The track is the lead‑off from their forthcoming third album, Not Dead Yet, slated for an April 17...
Hololive’s virtual idol Calliope Mori will perform at Apple’s 50th‑anniversary event in Tokyo’s Omotesando store on March 27, 2026, 7 p.m. JST. The show sold out instantly, reflecting strong demand for VTuber‑driven experiences. Mori will likely showcase tracks from her February‑2026...
Emerging Maryland pop artist Jessie Altman dropped her four‑track EP "Sleepwalking" on March 6, 2026, following her 2024 album "Aftermath" and EP "Aftermath II." The record moves from hazy, introspective opening vibes to high‑energy, synth‑driven closers, weaving 90s pop, EDM,...
BTS is returning to NBC’s The Tonight Show for a two‑night stint on March 25‑26, coinciding with the launch of their new album ARIRANG. The group will interview Jimmy Fallon and perform two songs, with the first segment airing live...
Arkansas‑born R&B vocalist C.R. Knight has issued his first full‑length album, She Got A Bad Thang, on indie label Bongo Boy Records. The ten‑track record fuses 1970s soul and disco textures with contemporary R&B, opening with the Valentine’s Day single...
American singer‑songwriter Mikaela Davis has released the third single, “Starlite Tonite,” from her upcoming album Graceland Way, slated for an April 24, 2024 release. The track showcases her growing partnership with co‑writer John Lee Shannon and blends folk‑rock intimacy with...
Korn’s 28‑year‑old single “Freak on a Leash” has exploded on TikTok after users discovered it syncs perfectly with the choreography from Zara Larsson’s 2015 hit “Lush Life.” The dance originated when 16‑year‑old Julia Coster jumped onstage in the Netherlands and performed...
Monique Grimme has dropped her new single “I Will Be Alright,” a cinematic‑pop anthem produced with Sapphire Star Studios and released on her Bongo Boy Records label. The track fuses soaring choirs, punchy beats, and soulful vocals reminiscent of Florence + The Machine...
Alejandro Aranda, the former "Scarypoolparty" and American Idol runner‑up, announced his "Hondo World Tour" covering more than 30 North American cities from June 4 to August 7. The itinerary includes major markets such as Chicago, New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Seattle,...
Alan Jackson announced the inaugural 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest, a two‑day country music event in the Palm Beaches, Florida on June 12‑13, headlined by Ella Langley and Old Dominion and featuring ten acts plus comedian Dusty Slay. Tickets go on sale March 27 through the...
BE:FIRST’s hip‑hop single “BE:FIRST ALL DAY” entered the Billboard Japan Hot 100 at No. 1 on the March 25 chart, delivering the group’s 11th chart‑topping hit. The track dominated radio airplay, digital downloads and video views while landing at No. 6 for streaming....
Lukka, a New York City trio, released the single “Fabric of the Cosmos” in 2026, pairing shuffling percussion with a dreamy pop sensibility. The track’s space‑themed title and ethereal production have drawn praise for creating a levitating listening experience. Distributed...
Taper’s Choice, a supergroup jam band featuring members of Real Estate, Vampire Weekend and Darkside, has cemented its reputation as one of the most inventive acts in the jam scene. After founder Dave Harrington stepped away in early 2026, the...
South Korean boy band Stray Kids marked their eighth anniversary on March 25 by releasing the single “별, 빛 (STAY),” a guitar‑piano ballad dedicated to their fanbase, known as STAY. Members HAN and Seungmin co‑wrote and composed the track, while...
Maino released the confrontational hip‑hop single “Rumors 2026” on March 24, 2026, directly addressing recent controversies such as a funeral fight, a sneaker‑store robbery shooting, and disputes over his hometown origins. The track also targets rivals like Hassan Campbell, serving as a...
Veteran techno DJ Nobu, known for his high‑octane global sets, is channeling meditation and lay Buddhism into a new five‑track EP titled *Shō*, due on fabric Originals on 27 March. The minimalist, meditative record marks a stylistic pivot from his usual...
Program.audio, a new online radio station dedicated to dance music, launched on March 21 from a 59‑year‑old Fotomat kiosk on San Francisco’s Haight Street. The venture is the brainchild of local DJs sfcowboy and erika, who previously ran a club night...
Legendary bassist Melvin Gibbs is releasing a 300‑page book, *How Black Music Took Over the World*, on April 14 through Basic Books. The work charts the evolution of Black music from early diaspora rhythms to contemporary icons such as Beyoncé...
Jack Harlow announced a 16‑city North American tour supporting his new R&B‑leaning album Monica, kicking off on August 4 in Brooklyn and concluding on September 21 in Oakland. Tickets enter a Citi‑exclusive presale on March 26, with general sales opening March 27. The album,...
CMA Fest has revealed its daytime schedule, adding more than 100 free performances across three downtown Nashville venues from June 4‑7. The lineup includes veteran acts such as Melissa Etheridge and the War and Treaty, alongside rising stars like Stephen Wilson Jr.,...
Chaka Khan, 73, told Jessie Ware’s Table Manners podcast that many modern pop singers rely on provocative choreography—"butts and body parts"—to mask a lack of vocal talent. She contrasted today’s stage demands with the era of legends who could sing...
Billboard identified the highest‑grossing concerts ever held at each of the 30 MLB stadiums, highlighting Coldplay’s four‑night, $27.6 million run at Toronto’s Rogers Centre as the top taker. The analysis notes that only 17 shows have sold more than 100,000 tickets,...
Mike Vernon, the pioneering record producer behind the 1960s British blues boom, died at 81 in Spain. He engineered landmark albums for John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and early Fleetwood Mac, catapulting Eric Clapton and Peter Green to stardom. Vernon founded...
DaBaby revealed his concert fees have fallen dramatically after his 2021 homophobic remarks at Rolling Loud Miami. He previously earned between $300,000 and $500,000 per show, but now commands roughly $30,000 per performance. The backlash cost him brand deals, festival...
Boston‑born singer‑songwriter Ted Bradley, performing as Strange Pains, premiered his new single “Walking With Yves” on Under the Radar. The track marks a stylistic shift toward 90s‑era indie rock, contrasting the alt‑country vibe of his earlier releases. It serves as...
Nashville mandolinist Jarrod Walker announced a six‑show solo tour across the Southeast for May 15‑22, 2026, ahead of his debut solo album slated for early summer. The itinerary includes venues in Chattanooga, Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, and Huntsville. Tickets go...
Swedish folk luminary Sara Parkman announced her fourth studio album, *Aster, atlas*, slated for release on May 8 through her own Supertraditional imprint. The rollout includes two new singles, “Paradiset” and “Ora et labora,” which she describes as opposing day‑and‑night motifs....
French avant‑garde musician Colleen releases *Libres antes del final* on Thrill Jockey, marking a decisive move from viola da gamba to fully electronic production. The album, recorded in Barcelona, leans heavily on the Moog Matriarch synthesizer and bright arpeggiated textures....
Corrosion of Conformity announced a new 14‑date western North American tour running from July 6 to July 22, 2026. The itinerary adds shows in major markets such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver and a sole Canadian stop in Vancouver, BC. The...
Synth‑pop veterans Vince Clarke (Erasure), Neil Arthur (Blancmange) and producer Benge have formed the supergroup Doublespeak. The trio will release a self‑titled debut album on May 29, featuring 11 analog‑electronica reinterpretations of classic and cult tracks ranging from ABBA to...
Zachary Ezrin, guitarist of avant‑garde black‑metal outfit Imperial Triumphant, launched an Instagram series that re‑imagines pop‑punk, country and classical hits as minor‑key black‑metal renditions. The videos, including a black‑metal take on Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” and Blink‑182’s “Dammit,” have quickly...
Spotify has begun a limited‑beta rollout of an Artist Profile Protection feature that requires artists to vet new releases before they appear on their profiles. The move targets a surge in AI‑generated deepfake songs that have been misattributed to high‑profile...
Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards on April 5, 2026 in Mumbai, organizers revisited a defining moment from the ceremony’s history. In 1995, actress Juhi Chawla introduced legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar as she received the Lifetime Achievement Award, praising her five‑decade career and...
Kanye West's upcoming album *Bully* leaked in vinyl form ahead of its scheduled release on March 27, sparking a wave of negative fan reactions. Critics on X denounced the heavy use of artificial‑intelligence‑generated vocals, calling the project his worst work....
Canadian hardcore punk outfit Cancer Bats is embarking on a 20‑year anniversary tour across the UK and Europe from May to July 2026, hitting major festivals such as Slam Dunk, Fury Dance and Hellfest Open Air alongside club dates in ten countries. The...
Singer‑songwriter Angelo De Augustine released "Empty Shell," the lead single from his forthcoming album Angel in Plainclothes, due May 1 on Asthmatic Kitty. The track opens the record and is accompanied by a short film, Can I Come Back To Earth?,...
Swedish melodic‑metal veterans Lion’s Share have finally released their long‑awaited full‑length album “Inferno,” marking a comeback after more than two decades since their 1994 debut. The record assembles eight of the nine tracks that the duo released as digital singles...
DIRTY HONEY announced they will enter the studio soon to record their third studio album, following the 2023 release *Can’t Find The Brakes*. Lead singer Marc LaBelle said the new material pulls from recent personal experiences and global events, aiming...
