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Joy McKean, Australian Country Music Trailblazer, Dies at 93
McKean and her late husband Slim Dusty were the golden couple of Australia’s country music scene.
Fiona Sit Reflects on 20 Years of Music: ‘I’m Determined to Find My Own Voice’
The singer/actress opens up for the new Billboard China cover story.
Taylor Swift & Matty Healy Exit a Recording Studio Together Amid Dating Rumors
Some fans are hoping a collab is in the works: “Their music together is gonna be unreal”
INTO1 Talk Bidding Farewell to Their Group Career With ‘Grown Up’ Album
The 11-member boy band opens up in a Billboard China cover story.
Here’s How Pete Davidson Hid an Eminem CD From His Mom by Pretending to Love Rod Stewart
The comedian also talked about buying his mother Britney Spears perfume she never wore.
Mike Posner Touts the Power of Sprouts in New PETA Campaign: Exclusive
The star tells Billboard he started eating raw vegan earlier this year.
Dove Cameron & Sean Penn Star in Diplo’s ‘Use Me (Brutal Hearts)’ Music Video
Penn takes on the role of Johnny Blue Skies, whose verse is sung by country star Sturgill Simpson.
Gary Clark Jr., Keb’ Mo’, Dianne Reeves & More Featured on ‘Sweetwater’ Soundtrack
The soundtrack and film about Nat Clifton, who broke the NBA’s color barrier, has arrived.
How Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Ended Up Composing Their First Score for Hulu’s ‘UnPrisoned’
“The chance to do something musically innovative with rich, deep characters was very attractive,” Jam tells Billboard of the soundtrack, coming out through Hollywood Records on Friday.
John Summit, Diplo & Tiësto Lead Groove Cruise Miami 2024 Lineup
The January 2024 fest marks the event’s 20th anniversary voyage.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group Launches Global Original Music Competition ‘THE ONE’
Billboard China will be the exclusive media partner for the competition.
Gordo Spent $100K to Build a School in His Native Guatemala: ‘I Feel Lucky to Be Able to Give Back to the Countries That Raised Me’
“My grandmother risked everything to get to this country, and I just try to make her proud.”
EDC Las Vegas Drops 2023 Lineup Featuring More Than 230 Dance Acts
It’s a big one!
Selena Gomez Rocks Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Merch on ‘Only Murders’ Set: See the Photo
Gomez and her little sister were in attendance at the pop star’s concert in Arlington, Texas, over the weekend.
Trey Anastasio Band, Goose, Pretty Lights, Channel Tres & John Summit Lead Hulaween 2023 Lineup
The festival returns to Live Oak, Fla., this Oct. 28-29.
Elements Music Festival 2023 Adds REZZ, Lane 8, STS9 & More: See the Lineup
The sixth edition of Elements happens this August 11-14 in Long Pond, Penn.
Skrillex to Play 5-Hour Set at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Tickets for the April 29 show go on sale this Friday, March 31.
The Do Lab Drops Coachella 2023 Lineups: See Who’s Playing
Over it’s nearly 20 year history at Coachella, the Do Lab’s stage has become famous for being a festival within a festival.
Ultra Music Festival 2023: What Does ‘Underground’ Even Mean Anymore?
With tens of thousands of fans assembled at an Ultra stage meant to “resist” the mainstream this past weekend, it seems the dance world culture wars have reached a tipping point.
Jeremy Renner Sings ‘House of the Rising Sun’ in ‘Rennervations’ Clip: Exclusive
The docuseries premieres on April 12 on Disney+.
Watch Liam Gallagher do his Eric Cantona impression in exclusive ’48 Hours At Rockfield’ clip
Liam Gallagher has spoken out about his time working with Eric Cantona on the video for the 2019 track ‘Once’. READ MORE: Liam Gallagher: “I sound good. I look cool. I talk from the heart” Adopting a hilarious impression of the cult football hero in the...
Biffy Clyro, CHVRCHES and Baby Keem added to Roskilde 2022 line-up
Biffy Clyro, CHVRCHES and Baby Keem are among the names that have been added to the line-up for Roskilde 2022. READ MORE: 20 festivals to look forward to in 2022 The Danish festival returns from June 25-July 2 this year after both its 2020 and 2021 editions were...
Neck Deep drummer Dani Abasi has parted ways with the band
Neck Deep drummer Dani Abasi has parted ways with the Welsh band. READ MORE: Neck Deep – ‘All Distortions Are Intentional’ review: pop-punk high on ambition but low in originality The sticksman has been with the band since their inception in 2012 and has appeared on...
Watch Thao cover Björk for Mental Health Awareness Week
Thao has shared a cover of Björk‘s ‘Human Behaviour’ for Mental Health Awareness Week – watch her rendition below. The singer-songwriter (real name Thao Nguyen) has teamed up with non-profit organisation Sounds Of Saving (SoS) to deliver a new...
Tove Lo Transforms Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Good 4 U’ Into Synth-Pop Dreamscape: Watch
Ever wondered what Olivia Rodrigo‘s angst-filled smash “Good 4 U” would sound like as a synth-pop dreamscape with a killer dance break? Look no further. For Tove Lo‘s live performance on Sweden’s P3 Radio Live uploaded Wednesday (May 10), the...
Listen to Viagra Boys’ stomping new single ‘Troglodyte’
Viagra Boys have shared another new single from their forthcoming album, ‘Cave World’ – listen to ‘Troglodyte’ below. READ MORE: Viagra Boys: “A lot of our output is a celebration of being a fuck-up” The track follows previous single...
Danger Mouse and Black Thought announce collaborative album ‘Cheat Codes’
Danger Mouse and Black Thought have announced that they’ll be dropping a collaborative album this summer. Set to be released on August 12 via BMG, ‘Cheat Codes’ is Danger Mouse’s first hip-hop full-length since his ‘DANGERDOOM’...
Smashing Pumpkins announce North American tour with Jane’s Addiction and Poppy
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced details of a North American arena tour – you can see the band’s upcoming live dates and find tickets below. READ MORE: 50 geeky facts about Smashing Pumpkins The announcement of the ‘Spirits On Fire’ tour...
Mandy Moore Says ‘This Is Us’ Inspired Her To Make Music Again: ‘It Activated Something In Me’
On her hit NBC television series This Is Us, Mandy Moore is a 70-something grandmother with dementia working to manage tensions between her three adult children. But in real life, she’s a 38-year-old new mom to her 1-year-old son getting ready for the next stage...
Listen to Starcrawler’s defiant new single ‘Roadkill’
Starcrawler have shared their new single ‘Roadkill’ – you can listen to the track below. READ MORE: Starcrawler are the antagonistic glam stars aiming to go “triple platinum or bust” The LA-based five-piece – consisting of frontwoman Arrow De...
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