NewJeans Members and HYBE Sued Over ‘How Sweet’: Songwriters Claim ‘Blatant Copying’
The members of NewJeans and their label partners have been sued in the U.S. over purported similarities between their hit 2024 track “How Sweet” and an outside demo submitted during the songwriting process. The Thursday (May 7) lawsuit, obtained and first reported by Billboard, lodges copyright infringement claims against NewJeans’ label ADOR, its parent […]
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Alejandro Fernández & Banda MS to Headline the Arre Festival, Returning to Mexico City in 2026
The Arre Festival, which brings together major regional Mexican music stars, is returning this year to its original venue in Mexico City after being held in Monterrey in 2025. Alejandro Fernández and Banda MS headline the lineup for the event organized by Ocesa, now formally called Arre Pepsi Black. The festival will take place Sept. […]
Backline Launches Mental Health Toolkit for Dance Music Community: ‘Seeking Help Is Not Something to Be Ashamed Of’
Late nights. Early mornings. Drugs. Booze. Constant touring. While working in dance music offers its own distinct pleasures, it also comes with these distinct challenges. Now, mental health and wellness nonprofit Backline has launched a mental health toolkit made specifically for dance artists and other professionals, particularly those who tour. Available for free through the […]
Rolling Loud 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch Don Toliver, Playboi Carti, Ken Carson & More Live Online
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. Rolling Loud, the world’s largest hip-hop music festival, launches its three-night broadcast event. This year’s festival takes place at Camping World […]
NBA YoungBoy Drops Off Rolling Loud Orlando Lineup: ‘I Won’t Be Making It This Time’
YoungBoy Never Broke Again let fans know Thursday (May 7) that he’ll no longer be performing at this weekend’s Rolling Loud festival in Orlando, Florida. In a message posted to his Instagram Stories, NBA YoungBoy wrote: “To my Rolling Loud family, I won’t be making it this time. I just need some time away from […]
WMG Revenue Jumps 17% to $1.7B on Major Q1 Releases From Bruno Mars, sombr & More
Warner Music Group (WMG) reported on Thursday (May 7) that first-quarter revenue rose 17% compared to last year on double-digit percentage growth in recorded music and publishing revenues, with major releases from artists including Bruno Mars and sombr contributing to the uptick. Total revenue came in at $1.7 billion, driven by $1.38 billion in recorded […]
Drake Announces ‘Iceman’ Episode 4 Livestream Date
Drake season is upon us. The OVO boss announced plans for yet another Iceman livestream on Wednesday (May 4), with episode four set for May 14. “EPISODE FOUR MAY 14,” Drake wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of the number four and an ICE MAN graphic. Related Drake’s Toronto Mansion Gets Virtually Iced Out in […]
Kehlani Captures First No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
After a previous pair of runner-up results, Kehlani achieves their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with their self-titled album, released April 24 on Tsunami Mob/Atlantic Records. Kehlani begins with 69,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States for tracking week of April 24-30, according to Luminate. Of Kehlani’s first-week total, […]
Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Music Video Crosses 2 Billion Views on YouTube
Two billion people have taken a trip to a gangsta’s paradise. The music video for Coolio‘s classic 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise” reached 2 billion views on YouTube. The visual was helmed by film director Antoine Fuqua, who is recently back in the public eye for his work on Michael, the new Michael Jackson biopic. It […]