Earth, Wind & Fire Return, Supporting Hawaii Flood Relief
Earth, Wind & Fire return to Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on June 13 for the Gracianna Concert Series, with a portion of proceeds supporting Hawaiʻi flood relief efforts. Tickets on sale April 10. https://t.co/KIBcbOnLBG
Ice Cube and DMX Rocked Vibe's 1998 Late‑night Show
Ice Cube and DMX performing the "We Be Clubbin" (Clark Kent Remix) on Vibe's late night talk show in 1998. https://t.co/DTljZBnVme
Polarizing Album Still Delivers Timeless Nas Classics
This album was polarizing but had some classic records. "Nas is Like" and "NY State of Mind II" still go hard
New Hampshire Debuts Life‑Size Elephant Puppet Musical
NH premier of the Magician's Elephant https://t.co/LlvB3DTEOD via @YouTube … learn all about the next @ColonialLaconia community musical and the amazing life-size, locally crafted #elephant puppet. Show opens May 1.
Young Duo Revives Little Feat Classic at FAME Studios
two dudes born in 2007 and 1996 doing justice to a Little Feat classic in FAME Studios for a major label album, hell yeah https://t.co/N8L7ijnls1
Sabrina Carpenter Chooses House Tour Over Hotness Song
sabrina carpenter skipping right past "when did you get hot" and making a video for "house tour" instead...the right decision tbh
Underground Track ‘Ever Since U Left Me’ Gains Buzz
Sleeper Hit Support Group: "Ever Since U Left Me" by Max B and French Montana https://t.co/fcMRObY6aR
Chaka Khan and Miles Davis Reinterpret MJ’s “Human Nature” Live
Chaka Khan & Miles Davis covering "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson. Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival. 1989. https://t.co/xTxy3h2wal
Live on Apple Music Radio: New Music From 54 Ultra
Going live right now on Apple Music radio, tap into hear new music from 54 Ultra https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Monstax's THE X: NEXUS Tour Hits North America
Exclusive: @OfficialMONSTAX's THE X : NEXUS World Tour expands to North America with 10 dates across the U.S. and Canada this fall Full details on dates, venues and when tickets go on sale on @Billboard NOW: https://t.co/VExn8XvTHH
Usher Calls Mentor “The GOAT,” Emphasizes Collaboration
“The GOAT,” says Usher of Peri “Pebbles” Reid, the co-founder of LaFace Records.” No one makes it alone. During my convo with Usher, asked him to describe in one word those who have been influential throughout his career. https://t.co/eKDVSQAxOm https://t.co/M5MC7Yqob1
Bully Hits #1; Deluxe Album Announced, Lauryn Hill Joins Ye
‘Bully’ debuts at No. 1 according to gamma., deluxe album announced; Lauryn Hill records vocals for Ye https://t.co/CttMQ4acfs
Sabrina Carpenter's Vinyl Singles Re‑Enter UK Top 40
Sabrina Carpenter’s "Taste" reenters the U.K. Official Vinyl Singles chart at #34 and "Please Please Please" returns at #38, as both tracks climb back into the top 40 bestselling vinyl singles. https://t.co/64f0PGvNJ9
Dogstar's Keanu Reeves Returns to Billboard After 25 Years
Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves, returns to the Billboard charts for the first time in over 25 years as "All In Now" debuts at #36 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. https://t.co/tnMbkp3goe
Indie Rock Explosion: A Complete Cultural History Arrives
SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion in stores now https://t.co/NTUo1h3Ad4
Mitski Blends Mania and Serenity at Hollywood High
I reviewed a pretty cool run by Mitski at a too-rarely-used venue... Mitski Brings Mania and Serenity to a Momentous Residency at Hollywood High School: Concert Review https://t.co/2l1lXFgnLO via @variety
Ye's $33M LA Shows Boost by Spotify, Live Nation
Ye sold $33M worth of tickets across two nights in LA, including one of the highest-grossing nights in music history. Perhaps more significant: Spotify playlisted a song from his new album and Live Nation is partners with the promoter for his...
Escapism Star’s Lyrics Reveal Troubling Alcohol Themes
the singer whose first big hit was "Escapism" may depict an unhealthy amount of alcohol consumption in her lyrics? https://t.co/KHcmE1sFC0
Michelle Forziati’s “Once More” Empowers Rising After Setbacks
Massachusetts alt-R&B singer Michelle Forziati drops "Once More," a warm, empowering single about finding the courage to get back up. Her music has been turning heads since 2023. This one takes it further. https://t.co/0WCMSSTs0U
Queen's “Greatest Hits” Hits 208 Weeks at #1
'Greatest Hits' by Queen returns to #1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart, reaching 208 weeks at the top, equal to 4 years, one of the longest runs in chart history. https://t.co/NhK5TzQV6D
The Game Releases Deluxe “The Credits” With Top Collaborators
Hip-hop heavyweight The Game drops 'The Credits,' the 12-track deluxe edition of his Gangsta Grillz tape, featuring 21 Savage, Swizz Beatz, Conway The Machine, and Benny The Butcher. 'The Documentary 3' is next. https://t.co/gD6VafMbrC
Sack's 25th
Dublin indie legends Sack bring 'Adventura Majestica' to vinyl for the first time on its 25th Anniversary. Orange pressing, never-released outtakes, and a Button Factory show on April 10th. The Charlatans' Tim Burgess is already a fan. You should be...
James Brown's Boston Concert Broadcast to Calm Post‑MLK Unrest
On this day in 1968, James Brown went ahead with a concert in Boston following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.. The city broadcast it live on television, urging residents to stay home and watch to help keep the peace....
K‑Pop Surge Leads Top 40 Radio Climb
Songs rising on Top 40 radio: BTS, "SWIM" BLACKPINK, "GO" CORTIS, "Go!" Corbyn Benson & Tzuyu, "Blink" ONE OR EIGHT, "Tokyo Drift" GIRLSET, "Tweak" SKINZ, "Poison Ivy"
Kate Bush Pioneered Wireless Mic, Freed Stage Movement
On this day in 1979, Kate Bush kicked off her first tour, becoming the first artist to use a wireless microphone - letting her sing and dance at the same time. https://t.co/R4OFpMR2Oh
Unearthed Black Hippy Track “Just Like” Features Kendrick, SZA
A lost track called "Just Like" (also known as "Heroin") from the scrapped Black Hippy project. Featuring Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Isaiah Rashad, Ab-Soul, Punch, Jay Rock, and Lance Skiiiwalker. Produced by Thundercat. Allegedly recorded in 2016. https://t.co/tbbuZpVnvU
BTS's ARIRANG Sets Record as Longest‑Running US #1
Writing history AGAIN with 'ARIRANG': @BTS_twt spend a second week at No. 1 on the @Billboard 200, the first time ever for a Korean act 'ARIRANG' is now BTS' longest-running No. 1 album in America https://t.co/sLVUGBppUb
Charlie Pyne Bass Delivers Stunning Peggy Lee Tribute
Had a terrific time last night @toulouse.london being entertained by the ever fabulous charliepynebass as she told us the story of the great Peggy Lee, song by song. It’s a lovely show in the company of superb musicians including the...
Pepsi Pulls UK Festival Sponsorship After PM Condemns Kanye
Pepsi Cancels Sponsorship of U.K. Festival Where Kanye West Is Set to Headline, Hours After Prime Minister Decries ‘His Previous Celebration of Nazism’ https://t.co/mrA6T9ynqG via @variety
Robyn's 'Sexistential' Lands First UK Top‑10 Album
'Sexistential' sees Robyn reach new heights three decades into her career, earning the Swedish pop pioneer her first-ever U.K. Top 10 album at #10. https://t.co/ez1J7oscxD
Hollywood High's Museum Celebrates Star Alumni Amid Mitski Residency
I did a profile of a high school, sort of... Hollywood High, which this week has been hosting Mitski's five-show residence. I was fascinated to tour the place and especially to get access to the school's own museum, full of...
Stephen Pearcy Announces 2026 Undercover Tour and New Solo Album
Hard rock icon Stephen Pearcy takes "The Undercover Tour" on the road in 2026, with Warren DeMartini along for select dates and a new solo album on the way. Ratt's finest is nowhere near finished. https://t.co/cUlWhyv2mY
Rhino Unveils Definitive Dio “Heaven & Hell” Vinyl Box Set
Rhino Records documents Ronnie James Dio's final chapter with Heaven & Hell in a definitive new boxed set. Eight vinyl debuts, the complete Radio City Music Hall show on vinyl for the first time, and a story worth telling again....
FYA FOX Returns with Poignant Tribute Sweet Goodbye
Irish alt-pop singer-songwriter FYA FOX returns with "Sweet Goodbye," a poignant, pop-folk tribute to lost loved ones. Her first release since 2023, and worth every moment of the wait. https://t.co/ckEOJiFgBI
Tom Odell’s “Another Love” Hits 3.5 B Streams Worldwide
Tom Odell’s "Another Love" surpasses 3.5 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the 23rd song in platform history to reach the milestone, continuing its global resurgence years after release. https://t.co/dtEcMi5dnT
Sweater Weather Hits 4.5B Streams, Ranks #3
The Neighbourhood’s "Sweater Weather" surpasses 4.5 billion streams on Spotify, now ranking as the #3 most-streamed song on the platform, continuing its resurgence more than a decade after release. https://t.co/YU4hBgTST2
MEEK's Debut EP Launches with Anthem “Fabulous”
Pop newcomer MEEK drops her debut EP via BMG, led by "Fabulous," an instant anthem road-tested at a Soho gay bar where the entire room joined in before the first verse ended. She's not lying about the title. https://t.co/XiJQo6feWk
30 Years of Music PR: Deep Dives & Tips Newsletter
30 years in music PR. A SiriusXM show. And a newsletter where I get to talk about the music I love without the time limit. Album deep dives, isolated tracks, industry tips. Sign up: https://t.co/eEsiUZiIiJ
Reinventing Sound Is Exhausting; Mix Eras Instead
post-yeezus kanye albums remind me of post-achtung baby u2 albums...reinventing your sound is exhausting, let's just mix and match different eras and pretend it's a new idea
Phil Collins Reveals Secret Behind Iconic Drum Fill
Phil Collins on How He Came Up With the Drum Fill for 'In The Air Tonight' https://t.co/QlFcZARBij
Dr. Dre, Chris Tucker, and 2Pac Filmed “California Love” Video
Dr. Dre, Chris Tucker, and 2Pac on the set of the "California Love" music video. https://t.co/YQRnSJiaj2
Kanye's Comeback Streak May Yield More Flops than Hits
you can go through an older artist's catalog sometimes and find like 10 or 20 attempted comeback albums that didn't land. it's gonna be like that with kanye eventually at this rate, more duds than classics.
Late to Fred Again X Bangalter Set, Pure Amazement
I'm late to the Fred Again x Thomas Bangalter set. It's incredible. This guy's expression is perfect. https://t.co/AvYV62lIhn
Live Talk: Pooh Shiesty, Bad Deals, Kanye, Vanishing Rap Groups
I'll be going live today at 12pm ET on YouTube. We have a lot to discuss: Pooh Shiesty and bad record deals, Kanye and why rap groups went missing. https://t.co/6zDcQ9CokH
Controversial Ad Fuels Ye’s Sold‑out LA Shows
Last year Ye took out a Super Bowl ad promoting a swastika t-shirt. In less than a year, he booked two sold out shows in LA. Could anyone else do that after writing this? 🐐 https://t.co/BltmL2SFnf
Calibre 50 Scores 28th Regional Mexican #1, First Latin Airplay
Calibre 50 extends its record with its 28th #1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart as "Me Enamoré Solo" climbs to the top. The track also earns the group its first #1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart. https://t.co/QOPwLsP9A1
Radiohead’s “In Rainbows” Highlights This Sunday’s
“In Rainbows,” the 2007 @radioheadrelease that repped the band’s seventh release, was this week’s #sundayspin.
Twitter's Owl City–Vampire Obsession Mirrors Boomer Nostalgia
people on twitter just taking about owl city and vampire all day, feels like boomers who just kept reliving the '60s into the '80s and '90s
2026 Remix Q1 Report Card Highlights Top Tracks
The 2026 Remix Report Card, 1st quarter: wgft, Lullaby, B.B.B., Feeling On My Body, 4 Raws, Dracula, Pixelated Kisses, Gas Station Love, Cliche, and more https://t.co/vTATikASXi https://t.co/FUCU4ek6WG https://t.co/s6EwfnrGvE
Behind the Scenes of Missy
BTS of the "Sock It 2 Me" video shoot with Missy, Lil Kim, and Da Brat. https://t.co/5AP612qshc