Katseye Talks About Performing “Pinky Up” For the First Time At Coachella & “Golden” With HUNTR/X | Billboard News
South Korean pop group Katseye performed their new single “Pinky Up” for the first time during Coachella 2026’s opening weekend, showcasing a high‑energy choreography that differs from their earlier material. In the same set, they delivered “Golden,” a track from Netflix’s animated series ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ alongside the digital‑fashion collective HUNTR/X. The duo highlighted the song’s role in the show’s soundtrack and its synergy with the group’s visual aesthetic. The appearance marks another milestone for K‑pop’s integration into mainstream U.S. festival lineups.
Christian Nodal’s ‘Un Vals’ Director Responds to Controversy Over Model in Video: ‘It Was Our Mistake’
The director of Christian Nodal’s “Un Vals” music video admitted that casting Mexican model Dagna Mata—who looks strikingly like his ex‑partner Cazzu and his wife Ángela Aguilar—was an oversight. The production company selected the model without Nodal’s input, and JG...
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour Kickoff in Las Vegas: Best Moments From Opening Night
Bruno Mars launched the stadium‑scale Romantic Tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, delivering a sold‑out opening night that doubled as a citywide celebration. The event featured eight live debuts from his new 2026 album, a surprise Silk Sonic reunion, and a...
Jackson Wang’s MAGIC MAN 2 Is Where Happiness Prevails: Best Moments From His Brooklyn Show
Jackson Wang returned to New York’s Barclays Center on April 10 for the second leg of his MAGIC MAN 2 tour, three years after his debut show at the venue. The concert blended high‑octane choreography, immersive lighting and three unreleased songs,...
Labrinth Addresses Why His Music Won’t Be in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: ‘I Don’t Let People Treat Me Like S—T’
British singer‑producer Labrinth announced on Instagram that he has pulled all his music from HBO’s *Euphoria* Season 3, citing disrespectful treatment. The move follows HBO’s decision to appoint Oscar‑winning composer Hans Zimmer as the sole scorer for the eight‑episode season, which jumps...
Joe Jonas on What Makes the Perfect Coachella Day Party, From Kid Cudi on the Playlist to an Aperol Spritz...
Aperol returned to Coachella for its fourth year with the free Aperol Day Club, an activation featuring live DJ sets, beauty salons, and immersive installations. To launch the club, the brand enlisted pop star Joe Jonas to host an exclusive surprise...
BTS’ ARIRANG World Tour Launches in South Korea: Best Moments From Opening Night
BTS launched the Arirang World Tour on April 9 in Goyang, South Korea, delivering a rain‑soaked 23‑song set that blended new material with classic hits. The concert, the first of three sold‑out stadium nights, featured a powerful “Body to Body” sing‑along...
Morgan Wallen’s Still The Problem Tour Kickoff in Minneapolis: Best Moments
Morgan Wallen launched his Still The Problem Tour on April 10 at Minneapolis’s U.S. Bank Stadium with a two‑night run. The opening night featured a custom video intro, a surprise appearance by former Vikings star Jared Allen, and guest performances by Thomas Rhett,...
How Following Raye’s Vision Led to a Career High Debut With ‘This Music May Contain Hope’
British singer‑songwriter Raye, now an independent artist with Human Re Sources, saw her second album *THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE* debut at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, while its lead single “Where Is My Husband?” entered the Hot 100 at No. 11,...
Josiah Queen’s ‘Demons’ Dominates Top Gabb Music Songs Chart for March
Josiah Queen’s single “Demons” captured the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Gabb Music Songs chart for March 2026, marking his first chart‑topper on the kid‑ and teen‑focused platform. The song surged from a debut at No. 4 in January, rose to...
Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, More ACM Awards Record-Holders
Miranda Lambert, the all‑time leader with 33 ACM wins, heads the 2026 nominations with eight nods, including Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. Brooks & Dunn return as Duo of the Year candidates, eyeing a possible...
Robert Plant Performs Led Zeppelin Classic on ‘Late Show’: Watch
Robert Plant appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on April 8, performing Martha Scanlan’s folk cover “Higher Rock” with his new band Saving Grace and later delivering a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s classic “Ramble On.” The performance highlighted...
Here Are the Lyrics to BTS’ ‘SWIM’
BTS returned from a four‑year military hiatus with "SWIM," the lead single from their seventh studio album ARIRANG. The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 while the album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1, marking the group’s seventh chart‑topping...
Opera Meets Cumbia: Andrea Bocelli to Perform at Mexico’s Zócalo With Los Ángeles Azules & Ximena Sariñana
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will headline a free concert at Mexico City’s historic Zócalo on April 18, sharing the stage with cumbia legends Los Ángeles Azules and singer‑songwriter Ximena Sariñana. The event, organized by Banco Plata and the city government, celebrates the square’s 30th...
Eden Muñoz’s ‘Mi Yo De Antes’ Hits No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay Chart: ‘It’s Like a Big Hug to...
Eden Muñoz’s single “Mi Yo De Antes” topped Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart for the week of April 11, marking his 10th number‑one on the format. The track jumped 20% to 7.6 million audience impressions during the March 27‑April 2 tracking...
Flea Makes His Solo Billboard Chart Debut, With ‘Honora’ Arriving on 6 Album Charts
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has entered the Billboard arena as a solo artist with his debut jazz album Honora. The record opened at No.2 on both the Jazz Albums and Contemporary Jazz Albums charts and placed within the...
Olivia Dean Is the First Woman Since Adele to Top Pop and R&B Radio Charts
British singer‑songwriter Olivia Dean’s single “Man I Need” ascended to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for the week of April 11, marking the first time a woman has topped Pop, Adult Pop and Adult R&B radio charts since Adele’s...
Here Are the Dates of the 2027 & 2028 Oscar Telecasts – the Last Ones Before the Show Moves to YouTube
The Academy and ABC have confirmed that the 99th Oscars will air on March 14, 2027, and the centennial 100th ceremony will be held on March 5, 2028, both from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. These dates follow the traditional...
Ye’s ‘BULLY’ Debuts at No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
Ye’s surprise album *BULLY* entered Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums chart at No. 1 with 152,000 equivalent album units for the March 27‑April 2 tracking week. The release also topped the Top Rap Albums chart and landed at No. 2 on the all‑genre Billboard 200, underscoring...
Roc Nation’s Insurance Company Says It Won’t Pay for CEO’s Legal Battle With Daughter
Roc Nation’s insurer, New York Marine and General, filed a lawsuit seeking a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend CEO Desiree Perez in her personal dispute with daughter Demoree Hadley. The insurer argues the claims fall outside...
All the U.S. Tours From Latin Artists Announced for 2026 (Updating)
The article reviews the surge in U.S. touring activity by Latin music artists, highlighting Shakira’s $327.4 million Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour— the highest‑grossing Latin tour by a woman and second overall— and Rauw Alejandro’s $91.7 million Cosa Nuestra Tour....
Olivia Rodrigo Reveals When New Single ‘Drop Dead’ Will Arrive
Olivia Rodrigo announced her new single "Drop Dead" on Instagram on April 7, confirming a release date of Friday, April 17. The announcement follows her April 2 reveal of a third studio album, *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love*,...
BTS’ ‘Swim’ Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts
BTS's single "Swim" secured a second consecutive week at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, marking the group's eighth chart‑topping entry on each list. The track logged 106.3 million streams worldwide (down 3%) and 114 thousand...
Drake Appeal in ‘Not Like Us’ Case Slammed by Legal Scholars: ‘It Is Dangerous’
Drake is appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy‑winning diss track “Not Like Us.” The track labeled Drake a “certified pedophile,” prompting Drake to claim UMG spread false, harmful narratives. Yale...
Bad Bunny’s Spotify’s Billions Club Concert Film Is Coming Sooner Than You Think: Watch the Teaser
Spotify announced that Bad Bunny’s Tokyo concert film, "Billions Club Live With Bad Bunny," will debut on April 8. The one‑night event captures the Puerto Rican star performing 17 hits, a salsa remix of “MIA,” and surprise guest appearances at...
R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Rjtheweirdo, Sekou, Lazer Dim 700, Marlon Craft & More
The week’s hip‑hop headlines were dominated by legal drama and high‑profile releases. Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty was arrested on kidnapping and robbery charges tied to a dispute with Gucci Mane’s label. Kanye West’s new album *Bully* opened at No. 2 on the Billboard 200...
Chart Rewind: In 1996, Wynonna Judd Notched Another ‘Be Loved’ No. 1
In April 1996 Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart crowned Wynonna Judd’s “To Be Loved by You” as its number‑one single, marking a pivotal moment in her transition from the iconic duo The Judds to a solo artist. The track entered...
Young Miko Announces Her First Arena Trek: Here Are the Dates for the 2026 Late Checkout Tour
Puerto Rican singer Young Miko announced her first arena trek, the 2026 Late Checkout Tour, featuring 31 dates in 11 countries. The tour supports her sophomore album Do Not Disturb and kicks off July 3 at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival before...
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Rules Billboard Hot 100 for Fifth Week
Ella Langley’s single “Choosin’ Texas” marked its fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while also leading the Hot Country Songs chart for a 19th week. The song’s official video, co‑directed by Langley and shot in Fort Worth,...
Charli Xcx Management Clarifies Sky Ferreira Claims About ‘Wuthering Heights’ Credits
Charli XCX’s management issued a statement after Sky Ferreira alleged that two tracks on Charli’s upcoming album *Wuthering Heights* were derived from Ferreira’s 2015‑2018 demo material. Ferreira, who is credited as a featured artist, co‑writer and vocal producer on the...
Fans Choose Sofia D’Angelo’s ‘Time’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Sofia D’Angelo’s solo single “Time” topped Billboard’s fan‑voted poll this week, capturing more than 69% of the vote. The track, released with a nostalgia‑driven video filmed in a Bushwick bar, outperformed releases from Anne Hathaway, Jack White and others. D’Angelo,...
Here Are All the K-Pop Albums That Have Topped the Billboard 200: Full List
South Korean group BTS reclaimed the Billboard 200 with its April 2026 album ARIRING, marking the 23rd K‑pop release to reach the chart’s summit in under eight years. ARIRING also became the first K‑pop album to hold the No. 1 spot for two...
Guns N’ Roses Play Rare Deep Cut Live for First Time in 35 Years at São Paulo Show
Guns N’ Roses surprised fans at the Monsters of Rock Brazil show in São Paulo by performing the deep‑cut “Bad Apples” from *Use Your Illusion I*—its first live rendition in 35 years and only the second ever. The set also featured other rarely...
BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Spends Second Week Atop Billboard 200
BTS’s seventh studio album ARIRANG topped the Billboard 200 for a second consecutive week, moving 187,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. – a 71% decline from its 641,000‑unit debut, which remains the biggest week of 2026 so far. The two‑week run...
Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Shiloh Makes Surprise Cameo in Dayoung’s ‘What’s a Girl to Do’ Music Video: Watch
Angelina Jolie’s 19‑year‑old daughter Shiloh made a surprise cameo in the teaser for K‑pop singer Dayoung’s upcoming music video “What’s a Girl to Do,” released on April 2. The 30‑second clip shows Shiloh dancing among a troupe of performers, and the...
Aitana Joins Rosalía’s ‘Confessional’ to Talk About a Past Love: ‘That’s Not It, Sister’
On April 3 at Madrid’s Movistar Arena, Aitana appeared in Rosalía’s “confessional” segment of the Lux Tour, candidly discussing a past relationship that fans quickly linked to Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra. The exchange, marked by humor and raw honesty, became a...
J Balvin Surprises Fan in Colombia, Plans to Renovate Her Family Home & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin surprised a young fan in Pereira, announcing a complete renovation of her family’s home and a temporary furnished apartment. Grammy‑winning artist Ela Taubert participated in a GRAMMY U session, sharing her career journey and debuting new singles....
Peach PRC Releases Debut Album ‘Porcelain’, Shares New Video for ‘Hold It for Her’
Australian pop artist Peach PRC released her debut full‑length album Porcelain on April 3, 2026, accompanied by the new single “Hold It for Her” and its Tom Carroll‑directed video. The record follows her 2023 EP Manic Dream Pixie, which debuted at No. 1...
Live Nation Trial Week 4 Recap: Defense Witnesses Back Ticketmaster & Judge Weighs ‘Intimidation’
In week four of the Live Nation antitrust trial, the company presented defense witnesses who argued that Ticketmaster’s dominance stems from superior service, not illegal monopoly power. Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment CEO Laurie Jacoby and Monumental Sports president Jim Van...
‘Time’s Ticking,’ Indeed: Every Song That’s Taken More Than a Year to Reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart
Justin Moore’s single “Time’s Ticking” finally topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after a 67‑week climb, setting a new record for the longest ascent in the chart’s 36‑year history. The song’s slow rise follows a recent trend: 15 other tracks have...
Watch A$AP Rocky Perform ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Tracks for Amazon Music’s ‘Songline’ Series: ‘Live From New York’
A$AP Rocky teamed with Amazon Music for the Songline series, delivering a 40‑minute live performance of eight tracks from his 2026 album “Don’t Be Dumb.” The show, originally streamed on Jan. 18 for Yams Day, highlighted Rocky’s cinematic vision and featured...
Inside BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Studio Sessions With Producer Tyler Spry: ‘We Were Trying to Capture Some Kind of Magic’
Producer Tyler Spry, fresh from Bad Bunny’s Grammy‑winning album, helped craft BTS’s comeback project ARIRANG, including the lead single “Swim.” The album, which reunites the group after four years of solo military service, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while “Swim”...
Heart, Lucinda Williams & George Clinton Added as Performers at 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
The Recording Academy announced that George Clinton, Heart, Lucinda Williams and Take 6 will perform at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8, joining previously confirmed act Norah Jones, who will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award. Fourteen...
Lupe Fiasco to Headline Friday Night Concert at Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach
Lupe Fiasco will headline the Friday Night Concert at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 17, offering a free performance for race ticket holders. The event serves as a warm‑up for his Food & Liquor 20th‑anniversary tour...
King & Prince’s ‘Waltz for Lily’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100
Japanese boy band King & Prince secured the top spot on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with their single “Waltz for Lily,” which opened with 284,138 physical copies sold. The track also led the download chart, placed third in radio airplay,...
From En Vogue to ‘Café Mocha’ & Beyond: Industry Veteran Sheila Eldridge on Staying ‘In a Learning State of Mind’
Industry veteran Sheila Eldridge, longtime PR chief for En Vogue, now leads Miles Ahead Entertainment, owns radio stations, and produces the Café Mocha syndicated show. She says the upcoming "Iconic" tour featuring TLC, Salt‑N‑Pepа, and En Vogue will be a...
Amyl and the Sniffers’ Amy Taylor Wins Major Court Victory in Photographer Copyright Dispute
A U.S. federal judge in California largely sided with Amy Taylor, frontwoman of Amyl and the Sniffers, in her copyright dispute with photographer Jamie Nelson. The court denied Nelson's anti‑SLAPP motion, allowed Taylor to amend her federal claim and keep...
Cardi B Defeats ‘Enough (Miami)’ Song Copying Lawsuit: ‘No Factual Support’
Cardi B won a federal court ruling that dismissed a Texas lawsuit alleging her 2024 single “Enough (Miami)” copied the unregistered track “Greasy Frybread.” Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. found the plaintiffs lacked factual support and could not establish personal jurisdiction...
MTV Lawsuit Over Nick Cannon’s New Rap Battle Show Can Move Ahead, Judge Says
A federal judge refused to dismiss MTV owner Viacom's lawsuit against Zeus Network over Nick Cannon's new rap‑battle series Bad vs. Wild, allowing trademark claims to move forward. While the court threw out Viacom's copyright infringement allegations, it found the...
DJ Dan, Legendary West Coast House Producer, Confirmed Dead
Legendary West Coast house producer DJ Dan, born Dan Wherrett, has died at an estimated age of 55‑57, though the cause remains undisclosed. Over a four‑decade career he helped shape the underground rave scene in California, co‑founded the Funky Tekno...
