‘Rumi in a Ramyeon Cup’ Is the Must-Have 3D Puzzle Inspired by HUNTR/X’s Hungry Lead Singer
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. We all know Elf on a Shelf, or even Snoop on a Stoop, but could this year’s hottest toy be Rumi […]
Peter Katsis, Veteran Music Manager Who Guided Backstreet Boys & Smashing Pumpkins, Dies at 69
Peter Katsis, the veteran music manager who helped shepherd the careers of artists including Backstreet Boys, Korn, The Smashing Pumpkins and Snoop Dogg, has died, a representative tells Billboard. He was 69. Katsis kicked off his music business career at age 23 in Chicago, his hometown, when he discovered and managed the industrial band Ministry. […]
Madonna & Kylie Minogue Team Up for Steamy ‘Love Sensation’ Remixes: Listen Now
It’s a love sensation, indeed, with the first-ever collaborative release from pop divas Madonna and Kylie Minogue. The pair on Thursday (Aug. 6) released the “Love Sensation (Afterhours Radio Edit)” and Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix),” two new versions of “Love Sensation” from Madonna’s July album Confessions II. Related Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’: All 16 Tracks Ranked Madonna […]
Kid Cudi Launches Contest to Find the Next Group of Music Stars: Here’s How to Enter
Kid Cudi wants to give a few fans the chance of a lifetime. Cudder posted Wednesday about plans to craft a beat from scratch and let potential artists record whatever they deem to be their best work over it, and he would select a handful of the entrants to form a group. “What if I […]
Tyga Admits to Using AI on New ‘$tarface’ Album: ‘It’s No Different Than When Auto-Tune Came Out’
Tyga isn’t denying the AI allegations. The West Coast rapper talked to VIBE recently about his ’80s-inspired $tarface alter-ego and the self-titled album it spawned, which has been suspected of being produced with the help of artificial intelligence. The speculation is now over, as he’s admitted to utilizing AI music generator Suno for things like […]
Here’s Where to Watch ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Online for Free
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. Set throughout locations across Thailand, host T.J. Lavin returns for The Challenge: Cutthroat. For season 42, watch contestants from The Real […]
At His First Show In Georgia, Moby Talks About ‘Music’s Ability to Reach Everybody – And to Reach Them In the Most Personal Way’
On July 30, as part of his 2026 global tour, Moby took the stage in the country of Georgia for the first time. The highly anticipated show at the Rustavi International Motorpark near Tbilisi was organized by the local promoter Flitz Collective, with Billboard Georgia serving as the main media partner. The rich history of […]
Sombr Opens Up About Body Image Issues & ‘Lifelong Struggle’ With Eating
On his most recent single, “My Body Isn’t Ready,” sombr gets vulnerable about his body image — something he opened up about more deeply in a new interview with Variety published Wednesday (Aug. 5). In his conversation for the publication’s Power of Young Hollywood issue, the 21-year-old pop star touched on why he feels it’s […]
Carson Daly Clears the Air About His Future on ‘The Voice’ & Why Keke Palmer is ‘Perfect’ as Host for Celebrity Spin-Off
Carson Daly is setting the record straight after this week’s announcement of The Voice: Celebrity caused questions to arise about his future with the NBC show. Following the news that Keke Palmer will host the spin-off edition of The Voice, the emcee took to Instagram on Tuesday to reassure fans that he isn’t leaving the […]
Ed Sheeran Shows Off His Batting Skills During Practice With Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez
Ed Sheeran can sing and play ball. The singer took a break before his Loop Tour performance in Seattle to take batting practice with Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez, also known as J-Rod. In a video posted by the Mariners and Major League Baseball on their social media accounts, Sheeran appears inside the batting […]