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Buddy Red Charts His Own Course Beyond Hip-Hop Dynasty Expectations
T.I.'s son Buddy Red discusses his journey away from hip-hop expectations toward psychedelic rock, releasing the single "Sold His Soul" while navigating family legacy and artistic independence.
Bowie Producer Reveals Cancer Moment That Made Him Weep
Producer Tony Visconti reveals the emotional moment David Bowie disclosed his cancer diagnosis before recording Blackstar, while detailing their final collaborations and hinting at unreleased material planned for the late artist's 80th birthday in 2027.
Blake Pendergrass Claims First No. 1 on MusicRow Songwriter Chart
Blake Pendergrass reached No. 1 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart for the first time, powered by six simultaneous charting songs including three Morgan Wallen cuts.
Moroney Scores First Chart Victory With Cloud 9 Debut
Megan Moroney's album Cloud 9 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 147,000 equivalent units, marking her first chart victory and the year's strongest country debut.
Zlatan Ibile Turns Life Struggles Into Afrobeats Inspiration
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Zlatan Ibile releases Symbol of Hope, an album inspired by his journey from struggling student to successful musician after winning a car in a campus talent contest.
Mumford & Sons Return to SNL After Six Years, Perform New Songs
Mumford & Sons appeared on Saturday Night Live for the first time since 2018, performing songs from their new number one album 'Prizefighter' with special guests including Hozier.
Keith Urban Signs With Crush Management in Major Career Shift
Keith Urban signs management deal with Crush Management as Nashville's music industry sees publishing signings, executive appointments, and a major office relocation.
Ella Langley Claims MusicRow's Top Spot Again With 'Choosin' Texas'
Ella Langley returns to No. 1 on MusicRow's CountryBreakout Radio Chart with 'Choosin' Texas,' a co-write featuring Miranda Lambert.
Zombies' Colin Blunstone Reveals His Five Essential Albums
Colin Blunstone of the Zombies discusses the five albums that have defined his musical journey, ranging from Joni Mitchell's Blue to emerging artist Georgie Sweet.
Primary Wave Inches Toward Kobalt Deal Worth Billions
Primary Wave moves toward acquiring Kobalt Music Group in a deal that would create an independent music publishing giant valued over $7 billion.
Tucker Wetmore's '3, 2, 1' Becomes His Second No. 1
Tucker Wetmore celebrated his second No. 1 single, '3, 2, 1,' becoming the 14th artist to land back-to-back chart-toppers within the same year.
Ella Langley, Tate McRae Lead 2026 Billboard Women in Music Honorees
Ella Langley, Tate McRae, and six other artists receive major honors at Billboard's Women in Music Awards on April 29 in Los Angeles.
YouTube Music's Subscriber Surge Proves Cohen's Strategy Works
YouTube Music's subscriber growth is spiking faster than rival platforms in 2025, signaling that Lyor Cohen's strategy is paying off despite ongoing industry criticism over royalty rates and chart policies.
Irving Azoff Blasts YouTube Over Billboard Charts Exit
Irving Azoff published an open letter blasting YouTube following the platform's exit from Billboard's charts, arguing that YouTube pays artists and songwriters less than any other comparable digital service and should have no influence over chart methodology.
Jeremy Stover Hits Top 10 on MusicRow Songwriter Chart
Jeremy Stover debuted at No. 9 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart this week, powered by Cody Johnson's "The Fall" and "Time's Ticking" by Justin Moore and Dierks Bentley. Zach Bryan held the No. 1 position for the fifth consecutive week.
David Archuleta's Memoir 'Devout': Coming Out, Faith & Family
David Archuleta has released his memoir Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself, detailing his coming out as queer, his departure from the Mormon Church, and a turbulent upbringing that shadowed his rise to fame on American Idol.
LYLVC's Alyse Zavala: Hacker, Survivor, Metal Front Woman
LYLVC front woman Alyse Zavala leads a genuinely double life — running cybersecurity hacking operations by day and fronting a techno-metal rap-rock band by night — as the group gains momentum following their signing to Judge & Jury Records.