Playboi Carti Joins The Weeknd Onstage at London’s Wembley Stadium for ‘Timeless’ & ‘Rather Lie’
Playboi Carti thankfully did not have to wait long to make his presence known at London’s Wembley Stadium. Related The Weeknd Appears to Do About-Face on Retiring Stage Name: ‘Imma Be Here Forever With You’ The Weeknd’s 2026 Shows Add $440 Million and 3 Million Tickets to Record-Breaking World Tour – So Far Playboi Carti Asserts Opium […]
Joe Rogan Claims Rap Has ‘Fallen Off the Charts’ Because the ‘USAID Got Defunded’
Podcast titan Joe Rogan believes that hip-hop’s relative lack of commercial success in 2026 can be attributed to the Trump administration’s defunding of the USAID. Rogan made the claims about hip-hop during the Aug. 13 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience with comedian Shane Gillis, Mark Normand and Ari Shaffir. Related No Rap Songs Are […]
These Limited-Edition KATSEYE Press-Ons Nail the 3D Artwork Trend
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. KATSEYE are putting their pinkies (and the rest of their digits) up as part of a new press-on nails collaboration. The […]
Which Song From Karol G’s ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ Is Becoming the Album’s Viral Breakout Hit?
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: […]
ILLIT On Their Favorite Part of Filming “I Got Your Back” Music Video & How ‘MAMIHLAPINATAPAI’ Mini Album Is Different For Them | KCON LA 2026
ILLIT talks about what their favorite part of filming the “I Got Your Back” music video and how their ‘MAMIHLAPINATAPAI’ mini album is a different look and sound for them as a group at KCON LA 2026.
What Do We Make Of Karol G’s ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ Top 10 Debut?
Throughout her career, Karol G has typically taken a couple of years between her albums. So, when she announced her sixth studio set would arrive just over one year after her last album, 2025’s Tropicoqueta, it was a bit of a surprise. Especially considering she announced the new album just one week before its Aug. […]
‘Lost Weekend’ In Space: How Artists Like Phoebe Bridgers Turn Planetariums Into Music Venues
“It’s like making a music video,” Andrew Bundas says. “There’s no one way to do it.” He’s speaking about an unusual but increasingly popular visual medium for musicians to promote their new music: planetarium shows. As planetarium educator for the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J., Bundas has worked on two of the most […]
ZEROBASEONE On Performing “Closer” At Their KCON LA 2026 Set & Matthew’s ‘Hey Bye Threw’ YouTube Channel | KCON LA 2026
ZEROBASEONE talks performing “Closer” at their KCON LA 2026, their new ep ‘Zerose’ and Matthew opens up about his ‘Hey Bye Threw’ YouTube channel.
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Musician With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘Without Us, There’s No Music Possible’
Angélique Kidjo has officially made history. On Tuesday (Aug. 18), the five-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress and activist became both the first African musician and the first Black African to be immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Related Angélique Kidjo to Become First African Musician to Receive a Star on Hollywood Walk […]
Bad Bunny to Close Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour in Puerto Rico
After a year of performances across the globe, Bad Bunny is going out with a bang — at home. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is bringing the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour to Puerto Rico to close out more than a year of performances worldwide. According to a press release issued Monday (Aug. 17), the […]