Jack Antonoff Calls Musicians Who Use AI ‘Godless Whores,’ Says Songwriting Has ‘Become an Ancient Ritual’
The rise in AI-generated music has generated a lot of thoughts about the technology for Jack Antonoff. The Bleachers frontman posted a note to fans via Instagram on Wednesday (May 13), ripping into so-called “musicians” who use artificial intelligence to create material. “What we do has become an ancient ritual,” Antonoff wrote. “You don’t have […]
Avicii Wax Figure Arrives at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Ahead of EDC 2026: See Photos
An Avicii wax figure was unveiled at the Las Vegas location of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum on Thursday (May 14). The figure finds the producer in a way he’s best remembered by many: behind the decks wearing a flannel button-down shirt and backward baseball cap, right hand raised and a big smile on his face. […]
Clarence Carter, Soul Singer Behind ‘Patches’ & ‘Strokin’,’ Dies at 90
Clarence Carter, the blues and soul musician and singer/songwriter with the raspy, emotional vocals whose hits included the sentimental “Patches” and the salacious “Strokin,’” has died at age 90. Carter’s death was confirmed by Bill Carpenter, a spokesman for his former wife and fellow singer, Candi Staton. Carter died Wednesday of natural causes, according to […]
Young Thug Calls for Lil Durk’s Freedom: ‘Please God’
Young Thug knows what it’s like to be sitting behind bars awaiting your day in court. Thugger took to X on Wednesday (May 13) with a message in support of Lil Durk, calling for the Chicago rapper’s freedom. “Free smurk please god,” he wrote. Free smurk please god — Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) May 13, […]
Nick Cannon to Star in Docuseries Showing How He Really Co-Parents 12 Children With 6 Baby Mamas
These days, Nick Cannon‘s name is pretty much synonymous with fathering a dozen kids. And now, the entertainer will further cement that reputation by starring in a new docuseries capturing how he juggles his unorthodox life as a dad that’s coming soon to Netflix. The streamer announced Wednesday (May 13) that the project — the […]
DaBaby’s ‘Pop Dat Thang’ Hits No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs Chart
DaBaby scores his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart in nearly six years as “Pop Dat Thang” tops the list dated May 16. The single rises from No. 2 with a gain in all three chart-contributing metrics and a boost from a high-profile remix with GloRilla, Yung Miami and YKNIECE. “Pop Dat […]
Michael Jackson’s Catalog Is Still Setting Records in ‘Michael’ Biopic’s Third Week (And Janet Is Up Too)
Welcome to Billboard Pro’s Trending Up newsletter, where we take a closer look at the songs, artists, curiosities and trends that have caught the music industry’s attention. Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip. This week: […]
Real Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium Defeats Criminal Case Over Taylor Swift, Karol G Concert Noise
Real Madrid says it has won the dismissal of a criminal investigation into alleged noise pollution from concerts at Bernabéu Stadium, which has hosted major shows from artists like Taylor Swift and Karol G. On Wednesday (May 13), the soccer club announced that the Provincial Court of Madrid had issued a ruling “definitively ending the […]
Meghan Patrick Cancels Tour to Focus on Pregnancy: ‘My Health & My Baby Girl’s Well-Being Have to Come First’
Country singer/songwriter Meghan Patrick, best known for her Country Airplay top 20 song “Golden Child,” has canceled the remainder of her 2026 tour dates, starting in June. In a social media video, Patrick told fans that she’s taking time off the road to prioritize her health, as she and husband Mitchell Tenpenny are expecting their […]
Rick Ross Says ‘Don’t Nobody Fear Drake’s Album Release’ Ahead of ‘Iceman’
Days after seemingly extending an olive branch to Drake regarding not wanting to see him lose, Rick Ross appeared to take a swipe at the 6 God’s upcoming Iceman album release during an appearance on Hot 97. Rozay stopped by Hot 97 on Tuesday (May 12) for an interview with Nessa in support of his […]