Flea Makes His Solo Billboard Chart Debut, With ‘Honora’ Arriving on 6 Album Charts
Flea makes his solo Billboard chart debut, as his first solo album, Honora, arrives on six album charts (dated April 11). The jazz project, from the longtime Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ bassist, launches in the top 10 on Billboard‘s Jazz Albums (at No. 2), Contemporary Jazz Albums (No. 2) and Indie Store Album Sales (No. […]
Pooh Shiesty Denied Bail as Judge Cites ‘Credible Evidence’ in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case
Pooh Shiesty will remain in jail after his bombshell arrest for allegedly barricading Gucci Mane in a Dallas recording studio and forcing the 1017 Records boss to sign a label deal release at gunpoint. Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) was denied bail following a Wednesday (April 8) evidentiary hearing in Texas federal court, where he was […]
Doja Cat Defends Madonna Against Trolls Who Say the Legend Is ‘Too Old’ to Perform: ‘You Feel Threatened by an Older Woman Who Can Do Her Job Forever?’
Madonna is unfortunately no stranger to ageist comments, having received them for years. However, today she has a new superstar defending her. In a video posted to TikTok on Wednesday (April 8), Doja Cat spoke up for Madonna against people who say that the pop legend is “too old” to be onstage. In the nearly […]
Oprah Wanted to Marry Paul McCartney When She Was a Teen: ‘I Used to Try to Make Him Think of Me’
Entertainment legend, global philanthropist and friend of Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey has achieved every dream she ever had — except for one. In a Tuesday appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Winfrey spoke about how she’s been fortunate to have every one of her wildest wishes come true. The only one that never […]
Watch Robert Plant Visit the World’s Oldest Record Store for Record Store Day 2026
Record Store Day 2026 will honor a longtime record store enthusiast this year with its coveted Record Store Legend award. The 77-year-old recipient, born in West Bromwich, England, has been frequenting record stores his whole life, most recently visiting brick-and-mortar locales in West Virginia; Kansas City, Missouri; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Austin, Texas. The vinyl-loving […]
Warner Records Names Miles Gersh EVP of A&R
Miles Gersh was promoted to executive vp of A&R at Warner Records, the label announced on Tuesday (April 7). Gersh, who joined the company in 2019 and was most recently vp of A&R, introduced Zach Bryan to Warner Records Group CEO & co-chairman Aaron Bay-Schuck in 2020 based on the success of his independent releases. […]
Every Pharrell Williams No. 1 Hit on the Billboard Hot 100
Not every hitmaker stays in one lane. Pharrell Williams has taken on several across the Billboard Hot 100. Across decades, he has crafted hits as a writer, producer and performer, starting as one-half of The Neptunes and later as a solo star. At a time when producers rarely received the spotlight, Pharrell’s signature often came […]
Cardi B Says She Was the Victim of $60,000 Credit Card Fraud: ‘I Don’t Play About My F—ing Money’
Cardi B doesn’t play when it comes to her money, and she noticed a couple of suspicious charges on her American Express card, which led her to reveal she was the victim of credit card fraud. Even though she’s in the midst of the madness of life on tour, Cardi is still keeping tabs on […]
Lindsey Buckingham’s Alleged Stalker Faces Criminal Charges and Arrest Warrant
A warrant is out for the arrest of a 55-year-old woman who allegedly stalked and threatened Lindsey Buckingham for years before physically attacking the Fleetwood Mac frontman last month. Michelle Dick was hit with felony charges that carry potential prison time in a Friday (April 3) criminal complaint brought by the Los Angeles County […]
Olivia Dean Is the First Woman Since Adele to Top Pop and R&B Radio Charts
Olivia Dean crowns Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart as “Man I Need” jumps from No. 5 to lead the list dated April 11. The achievement reflects the breakthrough single’s status as the most-played song on panel-contributing adult R&B radio stations in the United States for the tracking week of March 27-April 2, according to Luminate. […]