01 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 28
KickFlip Is Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month for June: Exclusive Photos
Less than half a year after their debut, KickFlip is gearing up for a landmark appearance at Lollapalooza Chicago…
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Nerd-Approved DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Toy Set Has Arrived at Target
The collection is available for preorder now.
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 28
How Many Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen Lyrics Can You Identify in This New York Writer’s New Song?
Steven Keene challenges fans’ knowledge of two of the greats in the rollicking “Thesaurus”
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Suspect in Plot to Bomb Taylor Swift’s Vienna Concert Charged in Germany
The charges against a Syrian-born national follow three arrests over the harrowing near-incident.
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Adrian Quesada’s Psychedelic Journey: How the Black Pumas Co-Founder Delved Into Latin America’s Romantic Past
In Boleros Psicodélicos II, the Texas musician revisits songs by Los Pasteles Verdes, Los Ángeles Negros, Joseles & more.
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Rome and Dirty Heads Reunite for Breezy Summer Gem ‘Slow & Easy’
The track marks the second solo single of 2025 from the former Sublime with Rome frontman
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Will Smith Appears to Reference Chris Rock Oscars Slap in New Freestyle
Will stopped by Charlie Sloth's "Fire in the Booth" to drop a few bars.
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Ella Langley & HARDY Team Up for New Single ‘Never Met Anyone Like You’: ‘This Isn’t a Love Song’
The rising star wrote the new song with HARDY and Jordan Schmidt.
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Neil Young Blocks the BBC From Livestreaming His Glastonbury Set
"At the artist’s request, we won’t be live streaming Neil Young’s set," the broadcaster says
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Morgan Wallen Reimagines Nothing But Thieves’ ‘Graveyard Whistling’ With an Alt-Rock Sound
The country star first included the song on his Abbey Road Sessions series on YouTube last year.
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ATEEZ Achieve Fifth No. 1 in a Row on Top Album Sales Chart With ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3’
Plus: Brandon Lake, Metallica, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Calum Hood, SZA & iTZY make news in the…
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A Voice Silenced, A Legacy Begins: Mexican Rising Star Chuy Montana’s Debut Album Arrives Posthumously
Murdered in Tijuana at just 23 years old, the late artist's LP No Fue Suerte will be released on…
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Sean Combs Prosecutor Says ‘It’s Time for Justice’ in Closing Argument
“It’s his kingdom,” a prosecutor said of Combs. “Everyone was there to serve him”
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Diddy Trial Closing Arguments: Prosecutors Portray Mogul as Mob Boss to Make RICO Charge Stick
Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik described Combs’ employees as “loyal lieutenants” and “foot soldiers,” language typically associated with gangs…
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Country’s Heavy Hitters Attend Billboard Country Power Players Presented by Bud Light
Billboard‘s Country Power Players presented by Bud Light was the perfect way to kick off CMA Fest 2025 in…
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Brandy and Monica Confirm Plans to Collaborate on New Music
The duo also discussed their forthcoming tour and Ariana Grande’s remix of “The Boy Is Mine” on The Tonight…
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50 Cent Is Taking ‘No Days Off’ to Star in Upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ Movie
The blockbuster cast also includes Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Orville Peck and WWE superstar Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa'i).
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Unreleased Drake & Playboi Carti Collaboration Previewed By DJ Swamp Izzo
Swamp Izzo played the Drizzy-Carti track at a tour afterparty in L.A.
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Blackpink Rev Up a Pink Convertible in Trailer Teasing World Tour
Deadline World Tour will kick off in Seoul before four shows in North America
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Cardi B Addresses Criticism of ‘WAP’ & ‘Up’ Being on ‘Am I the Drama?’: ‘Go Cry About It!’
"They deserve a home," she insisted of the two songs being included on her upcoming album.
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Justin Vernon Is a Limo-Driving Divorce Lawyer in Bon Iver’s ‘From’ Video
Group shares quirky visual from new album SABLE, fABLE
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New Kids on the Block Bring the ‘Right Stuff’ to Las Vegas Residency: Exclusive Tour Stop | All Access | Billboard News
The New Kids on the Block have made their claim to Las Vegas with their New Kids on the…
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