Five Burning Questions About Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ First Week
Just about every week on the Billboard charts so far in 2026 has been a big week for country singer-songwriter Ella Langley. But this last one might just be her biggest yet. On this week’s Billboard 200, dated Apr. 18, Langley debuts at No. 1 with her sophomore LP Dandelion, moving 169,000 units in the […]
Prince’s Legal Legacy: Death Sparked Years-Long Battle Over Control of His $156M Estate
Prince’s death in 2016 set off waves of grief at the passing of a music icon. It also set in motion complex legal battles that took years to resolve and have never fully ended. The star, who died of a fentanyl overdose ten years ago Tuesday (April 21), was legendary for his attention to detail […]
Jonah Hill Says Rihanna’s Weed Got His Friend ‘So Stoned’ That It Had This Unexpected Side Effect
Rihanna keeps some pretty potent weed on her, and this particular strain of kush has some unusual side effects, according to Jonah Hill. As part of Rih’s W magazine cover, the Moneyball actor was asked about his favorite Rihanna memory, and he had quite the story queued up tied to their time spent on set […]
Poof Doof Launches Record Label: Exclusive
SYDNEY, Australia – Fifteen years after Poof Doof first began spreading joy at parties across Australia, the legendary queer events and nightclub brand is entering the label business. Poof Doof Records launches proper today with its first release, “All I Need,” from resident Poof Doof artist Jimi the Kween, the beloved drag queen and musician. […]
Justin Timberlake Reacts to Justin Bieber Covering ‘Cry Me a River’ at Coachella: ‘I’m Proud of You — And You Should Be Proud of You Too’
It’s a Justin thing. Justin Timberlake reacted to Justin Bieber covering “Cry Me a River” during his Saturday weekend 2 Coachella headlining set. In a new post to Instagram on Monday (April 20), Timberlake shared an old video of himself meeting a young Bieber. Related How Much Have Justin Bieber’s Streams Continued to Rise Post-Coachella? Justin […]
Coachella Fined Over $40K for Justin Bieber and Anyma Sets
Goldenvoice, the promoter of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is facing more than $40,000 in fines after running over time on weekend two of the desert festival, a representative of the City of Indio has confirmed with Billboard. The festival was charged for going past the 1:00 a.m. curfew set by the city, […]
Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. Cook, 65, will turn the CEO duties over to Apple’s head of hardware engineering, John […]
Here’s Where to Buy Florence + The Machine Merch & Apparel Online Ahead of the Band’s U.S. Tour Dates
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. With the band’s U.S. tour in full swing, the Grammy Award-nominated Florence + The Machine is more popular than ever with […]
Tate McRae on Manifestation, Collaboration & Finding Her Artistic Vision | Billboard Women in Music 2026
Billboard Women in Music 2026 Hitmaker Award recipient Tate McRae opens up about her artistic journey, songwriting process and the raw vulnerability that drives her music. From her roots in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to the global stage, Tate shares what it means to create songs that resonate deeply with listeners. She shares the inspiration behind […]
Eddie Murphy Receives AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in Star-Filled Tribute
Eddie Murphy took a moment to look out at the star-studded room at the American Film Institute ceremony — at his family, his peers, the people who have shared his journey — and let it all sink in. Related Eddie Murphy Shares Never-Before-Heard Story About Beyoncé’s Sweet Gesture to Jennifer Hudson on ‘Dreamgirls’ Set Rock & […]