Jack Antonoff Calls Musicians Who Use AI ‘Godless Whores,’ Says Songwriting Has ‘Become an Ancient Ritual’
The rise in AI-generated music has generated a lot of thoughts about the technology for Jack Antonoff. The Bleachers frontman posted a note to fans via Instagram on Wednesday (May 13), ripping into so-called “musicians” who use artificial intelligence to create material. “What we do has become an ancient ritual,” Antonoff wrote. “You don’t have […]
Avicii Wax Figure Arrives at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Ahead of EDC 2026: See Photos
An Avicii wax figure was unveiled at the Las Vegas location of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum on Thursday (May 14). The figure finds the producer in a way he’s best remembered by many: behind the decks wearing a flannel button-down shirt and backward baseball cap, right hand raised and a big smile on his face. […]
Clarence Carter, Soul Singer Behind ‘Patches’ & ‘Strokin’,’ Dies at 90
Clarence Carter, the blues and soul musician and singer/songwriter with the raspy, emotional vocals whose hits included the sentimental “Patches” and the salacious “Strokin,’” has died at age 90. Carter’s death was confirmed by Bill Carpenter, a spokesman for his former wife and fellow singer, Candi Staton. Carter died Wednesday of natural causes, according to […]
Nick Cannon to Star in Docuseries Showing How He Really Co-Parents 12 Children With 6 Baby Mamas
These days, Nick Cannon‘s name is pretty much synonymous with fathering a dozen kids. And now, the entertainer will further cement that reputation by starring in a new docuseries capturing how he juggles his unorthodox life as a dad that’s coming soon to Netflix. The streamer announced Wednesday (May 13) that the project — the […]
DaBaby’s ‘Pop Dat Thang’ Hits No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs Chart
DaBaby scores his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart in nearly six years as “Pop Dat Thang” tops the list dated May 16. The single rises from No. 2 with a gain in all three chart-contributing metrics and a boost from a high-profile remix with GloRilla, Yung Miami and YKNIECE. “Pop Dat […]
Michael Jackson’s Catalog Is Still Setting Records in ‘Michael’ Biopic’s Third Week (And Janet Is Up Too)
Welcome to Billboard Pro’s Trending Up newsletter, where we take a closer look at the songs, artists, curiosities and trends that have caught the music industry’s attention. Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip. This week: […]
Real Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium Defeats Criminal Case Over Taylor Swift, Karol G Concert Noise
Real Madrid says it has won the dismissal of a criminal investigation into alleged noise pollution from concerts at Bernabéu Stadium, which has hosted major shows from artists like Taylor Swift and Karol G. On Wednesday (May 13), the soccer club announced that the Provincial Court of Madrid had issued a ruling “definitively ending the […]
Young Thug Calls for Lil Durk’s Freedom: ‘Please God’
Young Thug knows what it’s like to be sitting behind bars awaiting your day in court. Thugger took to X on Wednesday (May 13) with a message in support of Lil Durk, calling for the Chicago rapper’s freedom. “Free smurk please god,” he wrote. Free smurk please god — Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) May 13, […]
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Returns to No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart for First Time in 4 Decades
Michael Jackson recaptures the throne on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as his landmark album Thriller returns to No. 1 on the list dated May 16. The album rebounds in the wake of the Michael biopic’s massive streaming returns for the King of Pop’s catalog to earn its 38th total week in charge. Thriller, released […]
Bring Me the Horizon Frontman Oliver Sykes Suffers Mild Concussion After Fan Throws Phone at Him
Whoever did this to Oliver Sykes, you might be doomed. Sykes, the frontman of two-time Billboard Hot 100 hitmaking British rock band Bring Me the Horizon, suffered a mild concussion after an audience member tossed a phone onstage Monday night during the band’s concert in St. Louis. Related Bring Me The Horizon Are Getting Chill […]