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The Beatles’ missing 1964 ‘Top Of The Pops’ performance footage found
Long-lost film footage of The Beatles playing on the BBC’s Top Of The Pops has reportedly been found and will be restored.
‘BTS Recipe Book’: K-Pop Superstars Break Down Their Favorite Korean Dishes in a New Cookbook
The ‘BTS Recipe Book’ cookbook drops on Tuesday, September 15. Available for preorder now: Here’s how to find, shop, and buy the new book online.
Chris Brown Testifies at Dog Mauling Trial: ‘It Was A Lot of Blood’
Chris Brown told jurors he was “in shock” when he ran downstairs and saw a housekeeper on the ground with severe injuries from a dog mauling.
John Waters Talks Hosting Mosswood Meltdown, What He Thinks of AI & Which Punk Singer He’d Cast in a Film
John Waters talks about hosting punk festival Mosswood Meltdown.
All Points East partner with Victoria Park Football Club
All Points East has announced a sponsorship deal with the community-based Victoria Park Football Club.
Chris Brown Testifies in Housekeeper Dog Bite Trial, Says He Left Scene to Avoid Media ‘Circus’
Chris Brown testified at the trial concerning a housekeeper’s lawsuit over a dog attack at his home that left her mauled.
‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ Vol. 32 Hits No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
Taiki Kawakami, Fuse and Mitz Vah’s ‘Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken’ (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) Vol. 32 rules the Japan Book Hot 100
Executive Turntable: Genius Names New CRO, Joel Flatlow Departs RIAA to Launch Own Company
In this week’s Executive Turntable column, Genius has named a new CRO and Joel Flatlow departs the RIAA to launch his own company.
Sakurazaka46’s ‘Lonesome rabbit’ Tops Japan Hot 100 as Sakanaction’s ‘Kaiju’ Surges Following Eight wins at MAJ 2026
Sakurazaka46’s “Lonesome rabbit” soars to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the list released June 17.
Shunsuke Muramatsu of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) on Taking Japanese Artists Global: Billboard Global Power Players Interview
Shunsuke Muramatsu, chairman and representative director of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), was selected for the first time on the list.
Caribbean Up-And-Comer of the Month: Lady Lava Chose Her Career Over Being a Housewife — And Inspired Women Across the Diaspora in the Proce
In a new interview, Lady Lava, Billboard’s Up-And-Coming Caribbean Artist of the Month for June, talks her origins, debut album and Cardi B co-sign.
Naoki Shimizu of Creativeman Productions on SUMMER SONIC & The Future of Live Entertainment in Japan: Billboard Global Power Players Intervi
Billboard JAPAN interviewed Naoki Shimizu of Creativeman Productions in recognition of his first selection on the list.
The New York Knicks Dance Along as Alicia Keys Ends Championship Parade With ‘Empire State of Mind’
The New York Knicks parade ended with Alicia Keys singing “Empire State of Mind” on stage with Jalen Brunson and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Takeshi Okada of Warner Music Japan on Superfans, Global Stages and a New Era: Billboard Global Power Players Interview
Warner Music Japan’s President & CEO Takeshi Okada was chosen for Billboard’s Global Power Players list for the first time.
Swedish band Clutter announce debut album with boisterous single ‘Grease Baby’
Clutter have announced their debut album ‘Sugar Rush’ and shared the boisterous new single ‘Grease Baby’ – listen below.
See the Roots, Eddie Vedder, and More Perform at Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony
The Obama Presidential Center and Library opened Thursday in Chicago with Bruce Springsteen, U2, the Roots, Stevie Wonder and more tapped to perform.
Bad Bunny Didn’t Need the U.S. to Set Touring Records This Year
Bad Bunny’s tour is setting records without touring the U.S., and his total sales have grossed more than $1 billion.
Sleep Return With Tour, Comic Book, and First New Song in Eight Years
The pioneering doom-metal band now includes Void’s Bubba Dupree on guitar and Melvins’ Dale Crover on drums
Tribute concert for Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday to be held
An album celebrating Barrett’s legacy is also set to be released
Craig Finn Announces The Man I’ve Always Been Tour
A North American run of full-band shows will cap off a jam-packed 2026 for the Hold Steady frontman
Ariel Pink claims to be the “most banned artist” as he repeats support for Donald Trump
Ariel Pink has claimed that he is the “most banned artist” and has reaffirmed his support for Donald Trump.
Midland Were Choosing Texas Before It Was Cool
Country trio Midland were recording Urban Cowboy sounds like those heard on Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ when they first hit Nashville in 2017.
Tierra Whack Calls Out Critics in New Singles ‘Totem’ and ‘Wax Paper’
Tierra Whack has revealed the track list for her upcoming mixtape, ‘Whack’s Museum.’
Get Swept Up in Mary in the Junkyard’s Dream World
Mary in the Junkyard, the London trio behind one of this year’s best debuts, tell us their story in our new Artist You Need to Know interview.
Watch: OMEGA X Lets Out “UNCAPPED” Emotions With Long-Awaited Comeback MV | Soompi
OMEGA X has returned with new music! On June 19 at 12 a.m. KST, the group released their fourth mini album “UNCAPPED” along with the music video for the
Reckless Kelly, Staring Down Retirement, Are Rerecording Past Hits
Reckless Kelly have advice for up-and-coming bands and look at making music after retirement.
How Do We Grade the Rollout for Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast
This Rollout Report Card discussion of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast looks at Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ album.
In Light of Oliver Tree’s Fatal Crash, Is It Safe For Musicians to Keep Flying in Helicopters or Small Planes?
In the wake of the deadly helicopter crash that killed Oliver Tree, Billboard asked experts whether flying private is inherently more dangerous.
Bad Bunny Is the First-Ever Latin Artist to Gross $1 Billion in Touring
Bad Bunny is now the first Latin artist to gross $1 billion in tour, and he did so with his Debi Tirar Mas Fotos World Tour.
The Short, Tragic Life of Beatles Manager Brian Epstein Explored in Revelatory New Book
In this excerpt from Philip Norman’s new biography of Beatles manager Brian Epstein, ‘Mr. Moonlight,’ the moment he first saw the band is described.
Elliott Smith now has an asteroid named after him
Elliott Smith now has an asteroid named after him, over two decades since he was killed after being stabbed in the chest.
Bunnie Xo Teases Podcast Addressing Jelly Roll Divorce While Singing Along to His Lyrics About Her
Bunnie Xo seemingly teased a Jelly Roll divorce podcast episode that will address their split.
Charli XCX on if ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ is really a “rock” album, and if the dancefloor is really “dead”
Charli XCX has spoken about whether ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ is really a “rock” album, and if the dancefloor is really “dead”.
Chart Rewind: In 2016, Dierks Bentley’s ‘Black’ Eyed No. 1 on Top Country Albums
Dierks Bentley’s ‘Black’ reached No. 1 on Top Country Albums. Here’s the chart rewind to 2016.
Charli XCX: ‘I Don’t Fucking Have Hobbies. This is My Life’
Charli XCX goes deep on why new album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ is not a rock record, not wanting to remake ‘Brat,’ her film career and more
Los Mirlos, Calma Carmona, Afro Dominicano & More Lead Toñita Fest 2026 Lineup
Toñita Fest returns June 28 in Brooklyn with Los Mirlos, Calma Carmona, Afro Dominicano & more. Enjoy live music, DJs, food, games & community fun.
Watch Kim Gordon Play “Play Me” on The Tonight Show
Ahead of the start of her summer tour
Gracie Abrams reveals tracklist for new album ‘Daughter From Hell’
Gracie Abrams has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album ‘Daughter From Hell’, which is due to land on July 17.
PJ Morton Rings in Juneteenth with Sprawling ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’ Double LP: ‘I’ve Been Auditioning for This Album My Whole Life
Grammy-winning gospel and R&B star PJ Morton breaks down his new ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’ double album.