Big Sean Gives Justin Bieber His Flowers During Coachella Weekend Two Guest Appearance: ‘You Gave Us Your Whole Life’
Big Sean made a surprise appearance during Justin Bieber’s weekend‑two Coachella set on April 18, presenting the pop star with flowers and a heartfelt tribute. Sean praised Bieber’s perseverance through public scrutiny and highlighted his dedication to music. The moment followed Bieber’s guest verse on the 2012 hit “As Long as You Love Me,” which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The performance also featured guest spots from Billie Eilish, SZA and Sexyy Red, turning the set into a star‑studded showcase.
Following Triumphant Surprise Appearance During Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella Set, Madonna’s Manager ‘Not Sure Yet’ When She’ll Tour Again
Madonna made an unannounced appearance at Coachella on April 18, joining Sabrina Carpenter for duets of “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer” and previewing a new track from her upcoming Confessions II album. The surprise set marked her 20‑year Coachella anniversary and coincided...
How Amazon’s Artist Merch Operation Is Changing the Game for Fans
Amazon has turned concert merchandise into a frictionless, home‑delivery experience by pairing QR‑code ordering with its Just Walk Out technology. The service debuted with Doja Cat in 2023 and now powers pop‑up stores for Mariah Carey, LE SSERAFIM and Drake, letting fans grab...
FORM Arcosanti Announces 2026 Lineup With Disclosure, Lorde, Geese, Turnstile & More
FORM Arcosanti is set to return Oct. 9‑11 in the Sonoran Desert after a year‑long pause, unveiling a star‑studded roster that includes Disclosure, Lorde, Turnstile, Geese, Blood Orange and jazz luminary Kamasi Washington. The intimate, 2,500‑person event is already nearly sold...
PinkPantheress Brings Out Janelle Monáe, Zara Larsson & More During Coachella Set
British pop sensation PinkPantheress turned her second‑weekend Coachella set into a star‑studded showcase, inviting guests such as Zara Larsson, Janelle Monáe, and Australian DJ Ninajirachi. The performance highlighted her hit “Stateside,” which recently topped the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts....
Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley Premiere New Duet, ‘I Can’t Love You Anymore’ On Stage
Country stars Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley premiered their new duet "I Can't Love You Anymore" during Wallen's Still the Problem tour stop in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 18. The track, written by Langley, is slated for release on April...
Zayn Hints at Australia Tour: ‘You Might Be Seeing Me Soon’
Zayn Malik signaled a possible return to Australia and New Zealand during his interview on KIIS FM’s The Smallzy Show, saying fans might see him soon. The comment follows the April 17 release of his new album KONNAKOL and comes as he prepares...
TAEMIN on His Historic Coachella Debut and Why Second-Gen K-Pop Is the ‘Generation of Dreams Coming True’
Taemin made history as the first Korean male K‑pop soloist to perform at Coachella, delivering a 50‑minute set that blended classic hits with six brand‑new tracks. The show featured an egg‑shaped cage inspired by Herman Hesse’s *Demian*, symbolizing artistic rebirth....
Zara Larsson’s ‘Midnight Sun’ World & ‘Stateside’ Magic with PinkPantheress | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson was honored as Billboard Women in Music 2026 Breakthrough of the Year and highlighted her "Midnight Sun" era. She credited the viral remix of "Stateside" with PinkPantheress for expanding her global reach, noting its use...
Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System for $100M Over Stabbing by Inmate
Rapper Tory Lanez, serving a 10‑year sentence for the Megan Thee Stallion shooting, filed a federal lawsuit on April 14 seeking $100 million from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He alleges the prison placed him with inmate Santino Casio, who...
Dutch Mayor Finds No Basis to Ban Ye From Upcoming Netherlands Concerts: ‘The Law Prevails’
Dutch Mayor Ahmed Marcouch said there is no legal basis to ban Ye, formerly Kanye West, from performing at Arnhem's Gelredome on June 6 and 8. The mayor echoed Minister Van den Brink’s view that existing Dutch law cannot pre‑emptively...
Chart Rewind: In 2021, Chris Stapleton’s ‘Starting Over’ Finished Its Run to No. 1
Chris Stapleton’s single “Starting Over” finally topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart on April 17, 2021, after a 32‑week climb from its September 2020 debut. The track, co‑written with late SteelDrivers member Mike Henderson and co‑produced by Dave Cobb, anchored...
Nanpa Básico, Thalia & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
Billboard’s New Music Latin playlist this week showcases a surge of fresh releases, headlined by Thalía’s all‑cumbia album "Todo Suena Mejor en Cumbia" and Nanpa Básico’s "Que Tin y Que Tan." The curated list also includes Tokischa’s debut "Amor &...
J-Hope Announces Death of Grandmother Who ‘Raised Me From When I Was Little’ at BTS Concert
At the Tokyo Dome on April 17, BTS member j-hope announced that his maternal grandmother, who raised him from childhood, had died. He described the shock and how the support of his bandmates and rehearsals helped him cope. The revelation...
Warp Records’ Cryptic Poster Run Hints at Boards of Canada Return
Warp Records has launched a cryptic poster campaign featuring zombified children and hidden phone numbers, sparking speculation that the reclusive Scottish duo Boards of Canada may be ending a 13‑year silence. The imagery directly references the duo’s 1998 album *Music...
Duran Duran Teases New Nile Rodgers Collaboration ‘Free to Love’
Duran Duran has teased a new single, “Free to Love,” a disco‑infused track co‑produced with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers, slated for release on April 23. The song follows a partnership that began in 1984 with the hit “The Reflex” and most recently resurfaced...
Who Would’ve Thought? Avril Lavigne Covers Alanis Morissette’s ‘Ironic’ for Canadian Rom-Com Soundtrack
Avril Lavigne released a cover of Alanis Morissette’s 1996 hit “Ironic” on April 15, tying the track to the soundtrack of the Canadian romantic comedy *Mile End Kicks*. The rendition mirrors the original’s soft acoustic opening before swelling into an electric‑guitar‑driven chorus,...
Dua Lipa Calls This Britney Spears Hit ‘One of the Greatest Pop Songs Ever Made’: ‘She’s Such an Icon’
Dua Lipa praised Britney Spears’ 2003 hit “Toxic” as one of the greatest pop songs ever made during Vogue’s Toast to Cinema series, where she crafted a Basil Smash cocktail inspired by the track. Lipa highlighted the song’s timeless appeal,...
Women Who Have Made History at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class features six women—Sade, Gillian Gilbert, Celia Cruz, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Linda Creed—continuing a five‑year streak of gender‑diverse inductees. The list highlights historic firsts, from Celia Cruz as the inaugural Latin American...
Luther Vandross Estate Reacts to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inclusion: ‘People Reawakened to What Luther Had to Offer’
Luther Vandross, posthumously honored, has been selected for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, marking his first induction after years of Grammy and industry accolades. The Vandross estate’s manager, David Gottlieb, says the family is “over...
PinkPantheress’ UGG Shoes at Coachella Nailed One of Fashion’s Hottest Trends
PinkPantheress made her 2026 Coachella debut, delivering hit songs and drawing attention to her outfit, especially the $140 UGG Quill Ballet Sneaker in Red Pepper. The shoe blends ballet‑flat elegance with sneaker practicality, embodying the “ugly‑cute” footwear trend that’s resonating...
Preview Riley Green’s New Song ‘My Way’ Before He Performs It on ‘Marshals’: Exclusive
Country star Riley Green is releasing his new single “My Way” on April 17, produced by veteran Dann Huff and distributed through Nashville Harbor Records. The tender, strings‑laden ballad will debut on CBS’s “Marshals,” where Green makes his acting debut...
Gloria Trevi & Lola Índigo Join List of Honorees at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026
Billboard and Telemundo announced that Mexican icon Gloria Trevi and Spanish pop star Lola Índigo will join the roster of honorees at the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026. Trevi will receive the Lifetime Achievement award, while Índigo is...
‘An Attack On Creative Freedom’: Maryland Passes New Law to Keep Rap Lyrics Out of Criminal Cases
Maryland’s legislature approved the Protecting Artists’ Creative Expression (PACE) Act, tightening when prosecutors can introduce rap lyrics as evidence. The bill requires a judge to determine that lyrics were intended as literal statements, relate directly to disputed facts, and meet...
Hermanos Espinoza Announces 2026 Linaje U.S.A. Tour: See the Dates
Hermanos Espinoza, the Texas‑born regional Mexican duo, announced a 17‑date Linaje U.S.A. Tour produced by Live Nation, kicking off on July 24 in San Diego and wrapping on September 5 in Oklahoma City. The trek supports their debut studio album Linaje, released in March...
Kany García Announces Ambitious 70-Plus Date Arena Tour: ‘I Never Dreamed It as a Singer-Songwriter’
Kany García has announced the Puerta Abierta Tour 2026, expanding to more than 70 arena and stadium dates across the Americas and Europe. The trek launches on April 17 in Mexico City and concludes on Dec. 4 in San Juan,...
Fans Choose KATSEYE’s ‘Pinky Up’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
KATSEYE’s hyper‑pop single “Pinky Up” topped Billboard’s fan‑voted poll this week, capturing 50% of the vote despite competition from Lady Gaga, The Strokes and other new releases. The track marks the group’s first release while member Manon is on hiatus and...
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Set Proved That He’s the Biggest Belieber Of All
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2024, delivering a 90‑minute set that blended his new SWAG I and SWAG II material with a nostalgic video‑driven medley of early hits. The minimalist stage featured a cocoon‑like structure, a laptop, and an acoustic trio, creating an...
PinkPantheress, Sombr, Jack White & More: Best Moments From Coachella 2026 Day 2
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026 Day 2, reportedly earning a record‑breaking fee and turning the set into a nostalgic YouTube sing‑along showcase. The day also featured legacy alt‑rock icons such as Jack White, David Byrne and Billy Corgan, while emerging acts...
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...
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....