01 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 4
Dylan Minnette Hasn’t Quit Acting for Wallows: ‘I Never Felt That or Said That’
The musician and actor hasn’t appeared in a role since 2022, but says he would return for the right…
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LEAD STORY • Jul 4, 2025
Four Dead and 14 Injured in Drive-By Shooting at Chicago Rapper Mello Buckzz Album Release Party
Mello Buckzz’s partner and best friend were among those killed in the shooting, while more than a dozen others were transported to local hospitals with injuries in various conditions
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 3
Afrobeats Loves Bnxn’s Features. On His New Album, He’s the ‘Captain’
The star's sophomore album is out now, bringing sexy drill, gospel, and more to his Nigerian sound
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Foo Fighters Return to Mark 30th Anniversary With New Track ‘Today’s Song’
Dave Grohl reflects on band’s formation, Taylor Hawkins, and Josh Freese’s departure in lengthy statement accompanying group’s first new…
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Watch Neil Young Play an Extraordinary Rare Electric ‘Ambulance Blues’
It’s just the third time in the past 51 years that Young has played the On the Beach epic…
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Role Model Hits the Two-Step in ‘Sally, When the Wine Runs Out’ MTV Push Live Performance
The musician goes back to his roots as he reminisces on the country-tinged, Americana folk music he heard while…
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Oasis Announce 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’
The collection includes new, stripped-down versions of five album tracks, including “Acquiesce,” out now
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Katy Perry Closes Australia Concert With Tears Amid Orlando Bloom Split
The singer cried while thanking the crowd for “always being there” for her before closing out the set with…
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The Beatles’ Apple Corps Announces Its New CEO
British executive Tom Greene will head the company the Fab Four founded in 1968
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Bob Vylan Says ‘We Are Being Targeted for Speaking Up’ After Glastonbury Set Backlash
“We are not for the death of Jews, Arabs or any other race or group of people. We are…
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State Department Revokes Bob Vylan’s Visa Over Glastonbury Performance
“Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher…
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11 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 1
Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Chant: “Death to the IDF” Sparks Global Resistance
The air at Glastonbury cracked open like a fault line. The kind of moment you feel in your chest…
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PARTYNEXTDOOR Earns First No. 1 on Rhythmic Airplay Chart, Drake Extends Record
The pair’s “Somebody Loves Me” takes the top spot on the radio chart.
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Karol G’s ‘Tropicoqueta’ Album Storms In at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums Chart
The singer also breaks her own record among women with 20 simultaneous songs on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
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Black Sabbath’s Early Demos Will Be Released as ‘The Legendary Lost Tapes’
The upcoming collection contains tracks the metal greats recorded in 1969, when they were performing under the name Earth
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Get the Maluma Look With these Unique Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Billboard spoke with the “Procura” singer, who starred in a campaign for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses last year.
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Blond:ish Opens Up About Historic Ibiza Residency & Favorite Crowd Interactions: ‘I Just Want People to Live Their Best Life’
Billboard caught up with the "Never Walk Alone" producer at Palm Tree Music Festival.
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Jury Begins Deliberations in Sean Combs Trial
A group of 12 people will decide the fate of the mogul in his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy…
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Laura Pausini & Rauw Alejandro Perform ‘Se Fue’ For The First Time: ‘It Was Magical’
The collaboration was part of Rauw's chart-topping 2024 album, Cosa Nuestra.
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A Timeline of Olivia Rodrigo & Louis Partridge’s Relationship
The pop star and the actor were first spotted together in late 2023.
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Beyoncé’s Flying Car Malfunctions During Houston Concert
"If ever I fall, I know y'all will catch me," singer quips after car stalls above crowd during "16…
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UMG Acquisition of Downtown Risks ‘Two-Tier Music Market,’ Warns WIN CEO
The European Commission has until July 22 to decide whether to approve the $775M plan.
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Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out The Cure’s Robert Smith at Glastonbury 2025
Sunday night's Pyramid Stage headliner had a surprise guest in the form of the legendary songwriter.
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Neil Young’s Glastonbury Set Will Livestream on the BBC After All
Days after broadcaster said headlining set wouldn't livestream, and hours before the performance itself, BBC confirms it would air…
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