Weezer Going for the ‘Gold’ on Next Self-Titled Album: Here’s the Release Date
Weezer is in their golden era. Ahead of a North American tour this fall, the band announced Wednesday (June 3) their latest Weezer album, aka The Gold Album. The project — the seventh in their color-coded series of self-titled albums — comes out Aug. 21, marking the 16th studio album since they dropped their debut […]
Bill Ackman to Sell Remainder of UMG Stock After Pershing Square’s Failed Acquisition Bid
Bill Ackman‘s Pershing Square Holdings is unloading the remainder of its shares in Universal Music Group (UMG) following its failed bid to acquire the music giant last week. According to documents obtained by Billboard, Pershing Square is selling all of its 80.6 million shares in UMG — representing a 4.70% stake in the music giant — […]
Podcaster Mal Says He Would Side With Drake Over Jay-Z in Rap Battle: ‘I Gotta Ride With My Man’
Mal shocked his co-hosts in a recent episode of New Rory & Mal by proclaiming that he would side with Drake if a rap battle popped off between the Toronto rapper and Jay-Z. “I might have to ride with my man Drake,” the brother of Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke said while discussing the […]
Jennifer Lopez & Brett Goldstein Address Offscreen Romance Rumors: ‘You Know What Everyone Is Saying…’
Jennifer Lopez is setting the record straight on what she says is one of the most common rumors that gets recycled about her: that she’s dating anyone she’s ever seen with. During an interview with the Today show, the star of the new rom-com Office Romance and her co-star Brett Goldstein got cornered into answering […]
Peabo Bryson, Velvety Voice Behind Disney Duets & More, Dies at 75
Peabo Bryson — the Grammy-winning and hitmaking singer of legendary love songs — has died at age 75, his rep confirmed to Billboard. Bryson had suffered a stroke over the weekend and was under medical care. “With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces […]
Ryan Castro Wraps ‘Sendé’ Era by Unveiling New 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
Ryan Castro is hitting the road once more with his Sendé: The Last Dance Tour across the United States, Billboard can exclusively announce Tuesday (June 2). Related All the U.S. Tours by Latin Artists Announced for 2026 (Updating) Spend 24 Hours With Ryan Castro in Curaçao | 24 Hours Ryan Castro & Gangsta Snatch First No. 1 […]
FLO to Receive ASCAP Vanguard Award at 2026 ASCAP London Celebration
British soul/R&B trio FLO is set to receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the 2026 ASCAP London Celebrates Songwriters and Composers event on Tuesday (June 16). The award is presented to breakthrough artists who are shaping the future of music. Previous recipients include Dua Lipa, Victoria Monet and St. Vincent. Related FLO Impresses With ‘Access […]
‘PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI’: Struggles, Tears, Stunning Reversals & Standout Moments on the Road to the Gripping Finale
PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI, the fourth season of the audition survival show that brought us the artists JO1, INI and ME:I, has been available for viewing, free of charge, since March 2026, exclusively on the Lemino streaming service. It will culminate in the debut of a 12-person global boy band with members chosen through voting […]
Dua Lipa & Callum Turner’s Relationship Timeline
Dua Lipa has officially entered a new chapter in her life, tying the knot with actor Callum Turner in an intimate London ceremony held on May 31. The civil wedding took place at London’s historic Old Marylebone Town Hall, a venue long favored by couples seeking a discreet civil ceremony rather than something over-the-top. Related […]
Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Will Bring Pop Superstar Back to Country & To Movie Music
Taylor Swift confirmed Monday (June 1) that she will release the new song “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 this Friday — and the news also marks Swift’s return to country. A press release announcing the song says it “marks a return to Taylor Swift’s country roots” and that it’s “inspired […]