Justin Bieber Makes 2026 NHL Draft Appearance, Announces Toronto Maple Leafs’ No. 1 Pick
Justin Bieber smiled like a child Friday night at the 2026 NHL Draft. Making a surprise appearance on June 26 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, he announced the No. 1 draft pick for his lifelong favorite hockey team: the Toronto Maple Leafs. Related Justin Bieber Adds to ‘Swag’ Collection With Live Coachella […]
Oliver Tree Memorial Service to Be Livestreamed on July 25
A memorial service and celebration of life has been set for Oliver Tree, who died following a tragic helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that took the lives of six on June 14. The service is scheduled for July 25, with a public livestream planned “due to limited space for family and friends,” a […]
BTS Kicks Off European Leg of ARIRANG Tour With Highly Anticipated Debut in Spain: ‘Let’s Go Crazy!’
Madrid was the starting point for the European leg of the BTS ARIRANG World Tour, but it also marked the end of a long wait for thousands of Spanish fans. More than 66,000 people, according to sources from Atlético de Madrid, attended the group’s first of two shows at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Friday […]
DANNA Debuts Lucid Dreams Era at Sold-Out Roxy Show & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
From festival announcements and hometown celebrations to career milestones and meaningful personal releases, Billboard editors spotlight the uplifting moments shaping Latin music each week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. This week’s roundup is packed with moments that highlight Latin music’s reach, community impact and continued cultural momentum. Ruidosa Fest unveiled the lineup […]
Matt Damon’s Recent Rap Debut Was for Charity, Not a Career Pivot: ‘Kendrick Has Nothing to Worry About’
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Matt Damon is stepping into the studio and behind the mic for… a rap track? That’s the premise for a new […]
Alan Jackson’s Final Concert: His Past Label Heads ‘Remember When’ They Worked With the Country Superstar
He has always been notably quiet in person and has seldom had a lot to say from stage. But big speeches weren’t what people have wanted from Alan Jackson. They wanted the songs: “Drive (For Daddy Gene),” “Chattahoochee,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Remember When,” “Small Town Southern Man,” “Where Were You (When the World Stopped […]
Vice President JD Vance Jokes Diddy Is a ‘Great Christian Theologian’ While Promoting New Book
Who knew Vice President JD Vance had Diddy jokes up his sleeve? Vance visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library to promote his memoir Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith and was asked about a chapter that just so happens to be named “More Money, More Problems,”one of the late Notorious B.I.G.’s most popular songs. […]
Bizarrap & Myke Towers’ ‘BZRP Music Session #42/66,’ More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
This week, Billboard’s New Music Friday Guide: Latin roundup — curated with key recommendations by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features a number of new songs and albums, including Bizarrap and Myke Towers’ “BZRP Music Session #42/66,” Becky G’s “Patrona” and Kane Rodriguez’s album Loco Soñador. Released Wednesday, Argentinian producer Bizarrap dropped his latest music session featuring Puerto […]
‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
Hyuuganatsu, Minoji Kurata, Touko Shino’s Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) Vol. 22 debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, on the list released June 25. The volume is the latest installment of the manga version of the title, serialized in Gekkan Sunday GX. The volume bows atop the chart with […]
FOX One Deal: Here’s How to Save 30% Off a Streaming Subscription
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. FOX, FS1 and FS2 have become a hub for some of the biggest sports, including FIFA World Cup. For 2026, all […]