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Dave Rowntree says another Blur reunion is “a question of when rather than if”
Dave Rowntree has spoken about hopes of another Blur reunion, saying that it feels like a “question of when rather than if”.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shares new ‘Moana’ ballad ‘Your Dad’, teases return to music with “old school soul” and country music
Dwayne Johnson has unveiled a new song from a ‘Moana’ inspired album, as well as discussed his plans for a music career
Olivia Rodrigo reveals Daisy Chain Fields stage times schedule with no overlapping sets
Olivia Rodrigo has unveiled the stage times for her forthcoming all-female Daisy Chain Fields festival - check out all the details here
Spotify announces new AI-labelling system for AI-generated artists and content
Spotify has announced that it will be introducing a new labelling system, so that users can quickly identify artists and content generated by AI.
‘We’re Trying to Bet Big on Human Artistry’: Spotify’s Sam Duboff Talks AI Initiatives
Spotify’s Sam Duboff discusses the company’s AI initiatives and an Australian project that’s places artists on stage in the familiar setting of a pub.
Blossoms recorded new music with Declan McKenna in a hot tub
Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden sat down with NME to discuss the unusual origins of their upcoming collaborative single with Declan McKenna.
Billboard U.K. to Launch Inaugural 40 Under 40 List, Host Honors Event at Manchester’s Beyond The Music Festival
Billboard U.K.’s inaugural 40 Under 40 list is set to arrive this autumn, celebrating the young executives at major music institutions.
Drum ‘n’ bass DJ Bou goes viral with track sampling flight attendant dealing with irate passenger, then brings her on stage in Las Vegas
Drum ‘n’ bass DJ Bou invited a flight attendant to join him on stage after he used a clip of her voice to create a track
Watch Jason Sudeikis join Mumford & Sons to sing ‘Ted Lasso’ theme at Madison Square Garden
Mumford & Sons surprised fans at a recent Madison Square Garden show by bringing out Jason Sudeikis to duet on the ‘Ted Lasso’ theme song.
Investigation launched as Houghton festival “deeply saddened” by death of woman on-site
Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found dead in her tent at Houghton festival over the weekend.
Warner Chappell Music Signs ‘Freaked Out’ Hitmakers Fat Papi and Prodshushy
Warner Chappell Music signs Fat Papi and Prodshushy, the Aotearoa / New Zealand creative team behind the Billboard Hot 100 hit “Freaked Out.”
Zico Announces Cancellation Of Solo Concert In Hong Kong | Soompi
Zico’s solo concert in Hong Kong has officially been canceled. Zico’s agency KOZ Entertainment announced, “We regret to inform you that 2026 ZICO LIVE:
ATEEZ, iKON, STAYC, MADEIN, And The Wind Cancel Appearances At “SOUND IN COLORS × K-POP EXPOSÉ” In Poland | Soompi
ATEEZ, iKON, STAYC, MADEIN, and The Wind have canceled their appearances at the upcoming K-pop event “SOUND IN COLORS × K-POP EXPOSÉ” in Poland. On August
Rod Stewart cancels upcoming farewell tour dates after undergoing successful heart procedure
Rod Stewart has cancelled his upcoming live dates in the US after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure.
Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson Was Once Nicknamed Boo Boo
50 Cent revealed his unfortunate old nickname, Boo Boo, while going a few rounds with Jimmy Fallon on his new TV series, and philanthropic ventures.
Jason Sudeikis Joins Mumford and Sons Onstage to Sing ‘Ted Lasso’ Theme Song
Mumford and Sons surprised fans packed into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night with a very special guest: Jason Sudeikis.
Bird & Byron Fly Into Live Rounds on ‘AGT’ With ‘Haunting’ Original Song: Watch
Bird & Byron flew Into the Live rounds of “AGT” with an original song.
Jenna Ortega Reveals the Surprising Fact Behind Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Taste’ Video
Sabrina Carpenter‘s video for “Taste” has become a standout in her cinematic universe thanks in large part to her co-star, actress Jenna Ortega.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Has No Overlapping Sets: See the Full Schedule
Olivia Rodrigo will headline Daisy Chain Fields festival, the all-women fest, the schedule for which has been published.
Olly Arkins to Exit Australian Festival Association
Olly Arkins, chief executive officer of the AFA, will depart from the trade body with effect from Aug. 21.
Chinese Singer Liu Yuning Expands His Musical World With New Music & Cross-Cultural Collaborations
As part of Billboard China and QQ Music’s recent global campaign, Chinese singer Liu Yuning reached a new milestone with his latest single “JUMP.”
AEG Presents Partners With Japanese Concert Promoter Creativeman
AEG Presents partners with Japanese promotion giant Creativeman Productions.
NCT 127 Release ‘Piñata’ Video Ahead of 5-Piece ‘BLINGY’ Album Release
NCT 127 unveils “Piñata” video, teasing their 7th album ‘BLINGY’ as a quintet. Album drops Aug. 24, featuring 9 tracks of bold, experimental sounds.
Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Reaches Even Greater Heights, Hitting New Peak on Album Charts
Fleetwood Mac’s “Greatest Hits,” released in 1988, reaches greater chart heights, hitting new peaks on Billboard’s charts after expanded reissue.
Jack Harlow’s Official Online Store Drops New T-Shirts, Beanies, Hoodies & More: Shop the Best Merch Now
Jack Harlow partnered with Amazon for official merch and apparel, like T-shirts, hoodies, beanies that’s ready to shop now: Here’s how to shop online
The Davido Dozen: 12 ‘Oriade’ Tracks Stack U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart
Davido’s ‘Oriade’ album sends 12 tracks to the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, including “B4 B4,” his 12th top 10, “Tell Everybody” and “Already Falling.”
Rod Stewart Cancels More Concerts After Heart Stent Procedure: ‘Sorry to Let My Fans Down’
Rod Stewart shares he underwent a medical procedure and will take time to recover before returning to the stage, pausing his One Last Time tour.
CORTIS’s “GREENGREEN” Jumps 75 Ranks To Re-Enter Top 40 Of Billboard 200 | Soompi
Three months after its release, CORTIS’s latest EP has re-entered the top 40 of the Billboard 200! On August 11 local time, Billboard revealed that
Cardi B Earns a Hot Rap Songs Top 10 for a 10th Straight Year With ‘AH HA’
With “AH HA,” Cardi B hits a milestone 30th top 10 on Hot Rap Songs and 10th straight year with a new top 10. It also debuts at No. 25 on the Hot 100
Rod Stewart Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure, Cancels Tour Dates to Recover
Rod Stewart is taking time off the road to recover following a successful routine coronary stent procedure.
Trump’s Kennedy Center Ordered to Pay $250,000 to Jazz Musician Who Defeated Lawsuit
The Donald Trump-controlled Kennedy Center must pay a jazz musician $250,000 for legal fees after he defeated a lawsuit over his concert cancellation.
Beyoncé Buys Out LVMH for Control of SirDavis Whisky: Reports
Beyoncé has bought a controlling stake in her SirDavis Whisky brand by buying out partner LVMH, according to various media reports.
Fred again.. & Latin Mafia Take ‘9 months & 50 hours’ to No. 1: ‘We’re So Happy!’
Fred again.. and Latin Mafia are making their first collaborative project count as ‘9 months & 50 hours’ opens at No. 1 on the Top Latin Pop Albums
How Did Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Album Earn Her Best First-Week Numbers of the Decade?
This Five Burning Questions looks at Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ album debuting atop the Billboard 200 with her best first-week numbers of the decade.
How to Help Those Impacted by the Earthquakes in Colombia (Updating)
Ways to support Colombia earthquake victims through donations, aid efforts, and resources. Help rebuild and provide critical relief now.
Backstreet Boys Invite Snoop Dogg to Their Las Vegas Sphere Residency
Nick Carter invited Snoop Dogg to see the Backstreet Boys at Sphere.
SB19 Has No Plans to Stop Breaking Barriers: ‘It Feels Like We’re Unstoppable’
SB19 opens up about its history-making Lollapalooza set, new song “LAWLESS,” the ‘Forgotten Island’ soundtrack and more in this Billboard interview.
BTS’s “NORMAL” Becomes Their 11th Top 40 Hit On Billboard Pop Radio Airplay Chart | Soompi
Nearly five months after its initial release in March, BTS’s “NORMAL” has entered Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart! On August 11 local time, Billboard
Bruno Mars’ ‘Risk It All’ Rewarded, Hits No. 1 on Radio Songs Chart
Bruno Mars’ “Risk It All” hits No. 1 on Radio Songs and Pop Airplay, as he extends his marks for the most leaders among male acts on the charts.
DJ Envy Crowns Chris Brown As the ’Greatest Performer Ever: ‘Better Than Michael Jackson’
DJ Envy explains why Chris Brown is the best performer he’s seen and even better than Michael Jackson.