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*, slated for June 12. The single arrives just weeks after the chart‑topping 2023 album *Guts* and its Hot 100 #1 lead, "Vampire." Rodrigo’s team is using the drop to sustain hype and drive pre‑orders ahead of the full album launch.
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...
Fans Choose Melanie Martinez’s ‘HADES’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Melanie Martinez’s fourth studio album, HADES, captured 67% of the votes in Billboard’s weekly fan‑voted poll, outpacing releases from Conan Gray, RAYE, Charlie Puth and Miley Cyrus. The 18‑track alt‑pop record dropped on March 27, supported by singles “Possession” and...
Guns N’ Roses Kick Off 2026 World Tour in Mexico: Here Is the Complete Setlist
Guns N’ Roses launched its 2026 world tour at the Tecate Pa’l Norte festival in Monterrey, Mexico, drawing an estimated 100,000 attendees. The band debuted two new singles, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” originally recorded for the 2008 Chinese Democracy sessions. A...
Tyler, The Creator, Deftones & Jackson Wang Among Best of Day 1 of Tecate Pa’l Norte 2026
The first day of Tecate Pa’l Norte 2026 in Monterrey featured a genre‑spanning roster headlined by Tyler, The Creator, Deftones, Interpol, Morat, Myke Towers and a birthday‑themed performance by K‑pop star Jackson Wang. Thousands attended eight stages, enjoying acts from...
‘Amen’ Again: Shaboozey & Jelly Roll Earn a Rare Multi-Week No. 1 Collab
Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s duet “Amen” added a second week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, earning 32.1 million audience impressions, a slight 2 percent dip from the prior week. The track becomes only the 27th co‑billed song in chart history...
Maná Proves Why It’s Rock en Español Royalty During Miami Stop of Vivir Sin Aire Tour
Maná’s Vivir Sin Aire tour landed in Miami with a sold‑out show, drawing nearly 20,000 fans to the Kaseya Center on March 27. The setlist spanned hits from the 1995 *Cuando Los Ángeles Lloran* album to classic anthems, highlighted by a...
UMG Blasts Drake Appeal in Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’: ‘That Is Not the Law’
Universal Music Group (UMG) has rejected Drake’s appeal to revive his defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy‑winning diss track “Not Like Us.” A federal judge dismissed the original case in October, ruling that rap battle lyrics are hyperbolic opinions, not...
Jazz Musician Sued by Kennedy Center Over Canceled Show Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit
Chuck Redd canceled a Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center after the venue added President Donald Trump’s name to its signage, prompting the Center to sue him for roughly $1 million in breach‑of‑contract damages. Redd’s attorneys filed a motion to...
Niall Horan Avoids Doing This at Shows When His Former 1D Bandmates Are Also Touring: ‘It’d Be a Bit Stupid’
Niall Horan revealed he deliberately skips One Direction songs that his former bandmates are performing on their concurrent tours, opting instead for personal favorites. He explained that playing “What Makes You Beautiful” while Harry Styles does would be “a bit...
Houston Vs. Illinois: How to Watch the March Madness Sweet 16 Game on Sling TV
The 2026 NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 pits No. 2 seed Houston against No. 3 seed Illinois on March 26 at 10:05 p.m. ET. Houston entered the game after an 88‑57 rout of Texas A&M, while Illinois advanced with a 76‑55 win over VCU. Both...
3Quency On Their Collab With Nelly & Message to Their Haters On New Single “Telephone” | iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026
At the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, emerging act 3Quency announced a new single titled “Telephone” featuring veteran rapper Nelly. The duo used the red‑carpet interview to highlight the track’s blend of nostalgic flow and modern production. They also addressed online...
How to Watch BTS Perform on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ Online Free
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...
Miley Cyrus ‘Flowers’ Case Must Go to Trial, Her Accusers Say: ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’
Tempo Music, which owns the rights to Bruno Mars' co‑writer Philip Lawrence, has filed a motion urging a federal judge to reject Miley Cyrus' request to dismiss the copyright lawsuit over her 2023 hit “Flowers.” The plaintiff claims the song...
BE:FIRST’s ‘BE:FIRST ALL DAY’ Tops Japan Hot 100
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....
Stray Kids Celebrate 8th Anniversary With New Single ‘별, 빛 (STAY)’: Stream It Now
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...
Jack Harlow Announces Dates for 2026 North American Monica Tour
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,...
Bad Bunny, Paul McCartney, Rihanna & More: The Highest Grossing Artists at Each MLB Stadium
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,...
W Hotels Is Redefining All-Inclusive Luxury With Its Adults-Only Resort In Punta Cana, Here’s Why
W Hotels has launched its first all‑inclusive, adults‑only resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, marking a strategic entry into the upscale all‑inclusive market. The 340‑room property, designed by Zanobia Arquitectura, blends jungle foliage with beachfront views and offers expansive rooms,...
Ocean Alley Wrap Biggest Headline Tour of Their Career With Over 80,000 Tickets Sold
Ocean Alley concluded their largest headline tour, selling over 80,000 tickets across 11 shows in Australia and New Zealand. The tour coincided with their fifth album Love Balloon reclaiming the ARIA Australian Albums Chart No. 1 spot for a third week. The...
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE Set Australian Tour Dates Ahead of Joint Album Release
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE announced a four‑city Australian‑New Zealand tour for May, culminating with a Vivid LIVE performance at the Sydney Opera House on May 24. The dates—Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney—support the upcoming collaborative album *POMPEII // UTILITY*, slated...
Ashnikko Has a ‘Slumber Party’ With Princess Nokia & Crowns a ‘Smoochie Girl’ at LA’s Shrine Auditorium: See the Full Setlist
Ashnikko opened her Los Angeles show at the Shrine Auditorium on March 20 with the high‑energy track “Working B—h,” kicking off a nearly two‑hour set as part of her Smoochies world tour. The concert featured a 23‑song setlist that blended half of...
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’: Can You Spot Whether the Lyric Is About Texas or Tennessee?
Ella Langley’s single “Choosin’ Texas” has become the longest‑running female‑led No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, logging four consecutive weeks at the summit. The track also dominates the Hot Country Songs chart with a 17‑week reign and tops the Streaming Songs...