Russell Simmons Must Face Def Jam Exec’s Rape Lawsuit Despite Living in Indonesia, Judge Rules
A judge says Russell Simmons can be sued for rape in New York by a former Def Jam executive, even though he now lives in Indonesia. A Tuesday (June 16) order in New York state court, first obtained and reported by Billboard, rejects Simmons’ latest attempt to dismiss the civil lawsuit alleging he raped an […]
Vince Staples Addresses Theory That ‘Cry Baby’ Artwork Represents Donald Trump: ‘I See a Lot of Conversation’
Vince Staples has cleared the air over the album cover of his latest set, Cry Baby, which features a drawing of a blonde-haired white baby crying while wearing an American flag diaper. The Long Beach rapper and actor recently told Apple Music the meaning behind the cover and stressed that the baby depicted isn’t meant […]
Cuisillos Complete Comeback to No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay With ‘Aunque Me Duela’
It’s taken 19 years, but Cuisillos secure its second No. 1 on a national, United States-based Billboard chart, as the group returns to the top of Regional Mexican Airplay with “Aunque Me Duela.” The song surges three spots to lead the June 20-dated list. Related Morat Turns Los Bukis’ ’80s Classic ‘Tu Cárcel’ Into a […]
YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER to Show a ‘More Personal Side’ of Himself on 2nd Solo Album
YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER is continuing to shed labels through his music, with the K-pop star announcing his second solo album on Tuesday (June 16). Related YEONJUN’s ‘NO LABELS: PART 01’ Debuts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart Right Now, YEONJUN Needs No References: Inside the TOMORROW X TOGETHER Star’s Debut Solo Album Little […]
Apple TV Deal: Here’s How to Save More Than 50% 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. Ahead of Prime Day starting on Tuesday (June 23), Amazon is dropping new deep discounts before the four-day shopping event. Right […]
Morat Turns Los Bukis’ ’80s Classic ‘Tu Cárcel’ Into a Billboard Latin Airplay No. 1
Morat scores big this week, earning its second No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart as its update of Los Bukis’ 1986 classic “Tu Cárcel” surges from No. 10 to the top of the June 20-dated ranking. The new version also hits No. 1 on both the Latin Pop Airplay chart and the multimetric Hot […]
Billy Jones Forever Foundation Launches In Honor of the Late New York Nightlife Fixture
A year after the death of New York City nightlife fixture Billy Jones, a foundation has been launched in his honor. The newly announced Billy Jones Forever Foundation encompasses a scholarship and mentorship fund that will annually award a group of emerging music professionals with direct financial support to use for relocation, housing, equipment, travel […]
Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Rape Charge
Mystikal (Michael Lawrence Taylor) has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to WBRZ. The “Shake Ya A—” rapper was sentenced in Louisiana’s Ascension Parish Court on Tuesday (June 16). Mystikal pleaded guilty to a third-degree rape charge in March after being arrested in July 2022. The Grammy-nominated rapper was arrested following an altercation […]
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Coming to Las Vegas’ Sphere
Rocky Horror Picture Show fans will be shivering with antici…pation for Sphere’s newest movie experience. The cult classic musical is coming to the Las Vegas venue in 2027 via a special arrangement with Primary Wave Music and 20th Century Studios, Sphere Entertainment announced on Tuesday (June 16). As it did with The Wizard of Oz, […]
Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown for June 20th, 2026 | Billboard Latin
Jay Wheeler’s “De Lejitos” slips a spot in the top 10, and Omar Courtz is back into the top 10, but can he take No. 1 from Bad Bunny? Narrator: Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated June 20: “Koko” bounces back to No. 10, “De Lejitos” eases down to […]