Sony Dominates 2025 Publisher Rankings With Hits by Leon Thomas, Kendrick Lamar & Alex Warren
After sweeping the publisher rankings for the Hot 100 and Top Radio Airplay songs by ranking No. 1 on both charts in all four quarters, it’s no surprise that Sony Music Publishing comes in as the No. 1-ranked publisher for both those charts for the full year, thanks to a 28.33% market share for the […]
Hilton’s Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Is a Paradise for Music Lovers — Here’s Why
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. In the mood for a music-filled California vacation? Nestled between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the coast, the Hilton Santa […]
Zara Larsson Addresses Fans Who Tried to Pit Her Against Tourmate Tate McRae: It’s ‘How People Speak About Girls in Pop’
Zara Larsson gives a lot of credit to Tate McRae for inviting her to open on the Miss Possessive Tour last year, a major steppingstone that helped the Swedish pop star reach her still-unfolding breakout moment in 2026. But at the time, some of her fans questioned why she wasn’t the one headlining major arenas […]
D4vd Collaborations With Laufey, Damiano David, Kali Uchis & Others Pulled From Streaming Services
Several of D4vd‘s notable collaborations have been removed from streaming services. His songs with Holly Humberstone (“Superbloodmoon”), Laufey (“This Is How It Feels”), Kali Uchis (“Crashing”) and Damiano David have all been scrubbed, with Damiano replacing his D4vd-assisted “Tangerine” with a solo version. While news of D4vd’s arrest on first degree murder charges broke last […]
Taylor Momsen Spends Night in Mexico City Hospital After Venomous Spider Bite: ‘Poisonous Spiders Are NO BUENO’
UPDATE: On Wednesday (April 22), Taylor Momsen shared on update on Instagram, confirming that the spider that bit her on tour last week was a brown recluse. “NYC … So happy to be home for a minute…need a good book while my leg continues to heal…a week or two and I should be fine,” Momsen […]
KCON LA Adds 5 New Performers to 2026 Lineup, Including EVAN
KCON LA 2026 just got even more epic. Last month, entertainment company CJ ENM announced that KCON will return to Los Angeles this summer, Aug. 14-16, as well as its lineup. To continue building excitement, the annual convention celebrating Korean music, beauty, food and culture announced Wednesday (April 22) a new set of artists joining […]
Michael Jackson’s Top 50 Hit Songs on the Billboard Hot 100
In a career that spanned almost all 50 years of his life, Michael Jackson became a mainstay on the Billboard charts, evolving from a child star into a global phenomenon and an undisputed legend. His dominance on the Billboard Hot 100 reflects his record-breaking career: As a solo artist, 13 of his singles reached No. […]
Zara Larsson Taps Shakira, PinkPantheress & More for ‘Midnight Sun’ Deluxe: ‘Summer Is Gonna Be Madness’
Get in, girls. We’re going on a trip with Zara Larsson — who just announced that Shakira, PinkPantheress, Robyn and more leading ladies of pop will be featured on the upcoming deluxe edition of her breakout album Midnight Sun. On Wednesday (April 22), just a few days after revealing that she’d be dropping Midnight Sun: […]
Mixed-Reality 3D Live Fest Fantastic Reality Returning With Matara Kan, Lilypichu & More
After debuting in Los Angeles last year, Fantastic Reality — a three-day mixed reality 3D live festival featuring independent virtual and VTuber talents — is returning this summer. The fest will happen at Vermont Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles on July 2-4, with the three nights each featuring a unique lineup. Related Virtual Artist Ironmouse to […]
OVI Inks Exclusive Deal with Universal Music Latino: ‘I’m Going to Have a Real Team’
OVI — who gained international recognition as the first Cuban artist to tap into the corridos tumbados space — has signed an exclusive deal with Universal Music Latino. Duarte Figueira, senior vp of A&R at Universal Music Latino, and Daniel Luna, who was recently appointed general manager at the label, were present at the signing. […]