01 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 22
New Kids on the Block Still Have the ‘Right Stuff’ After All These Years: 5 Best Moments From Night 1 of Las Vegas Residency
The boy band puts fans front & center for fun, escapist Vegas debut.
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Karol G Daydreams She Is a Bilingual Vedette in ‘Papasito’ Video
“This video visually summarizes the magic, joy, nostalgia, love, color, passion of this album,” the Colombian singer wrote on Instagram
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 21
Managing with Purpose – Khalid’s Management Team Right Hand Co. with Lola Plaku | Billboard Summit at NXNE
Lola Plaku, founder of Girl Connected, sits down with Courtney Stewart, CEO of Right Hand Co. (Khalid’s management team),…
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Cardi B Is Feisty and Ready for Summer on ‘Outside’
“I had to change some bars because I was angry, honey,” Cardi admitted on Instagram
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Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
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The OVO Forum – Derek “Drex” Jancar, CEO of OVO | Billboard Summit at NXNE
Drex, CEO of OVO, takes audiences through his journey from The Remix Project to leading one of Canada’s most…
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Karol G Finally Drops Feid Collab ‘Verano Rosa’
The long-awaited track is featured on Karol’s new album Tropicoqueta
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Live Nation Shares Surge, Spotify Stock Reaches Another New High
Spotify finished the week down 0.5%, however, and the 20-company Billboard Global Music Index fell 2.4%.
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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Will Play a Major Role in AI’s Future in Audio. So What Has He Said About It?
In articles and interviews, Ek has revealed both excitement and caution around AI while professing respect for creators —…
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Hear Muse Blend EDM and Metal on Melodramatic ‘Unravelling’
Group recently premiered new song at festival in Finland
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The Ultimate Latin Playlist For a Feel-Good Summer 2025: Listen
From Becky G to Rauw Alejandro, keep these tunes on repeat this summer.
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Tyla On Hosting the Kid’s Choice Awards, Loving KATSEYE’s ‘Gnarly,’ New Music & More | Billboard News
Tyla talks about hosting the Kid’s Choice Awards, loving KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” and her excitement to watch their performance at…
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How Remi Wolf’s Bonnaroo Superjam Was Saved After the Festival’s Cancellation
After severe weather forced organizers to call off the festival, TBA director of A&R and Wolf's agent Josh Mulder…
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Yoshiki On Why He Formed Girl Group Bi-ray: “Their Talent Is Too Strong Not To Be Involved.”
In 2023, the multi-hyphenate musician Yoshiki made his directorial debut with the documentary Yoshiki: Under the Sky, and became…
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Kacey Musgraves Reschedules Upcoming Show After Breaking Her Rib: ‘I’m In a Lot of Pain’
Kacey Musgraves shared with fans on Instagram that she is recovering from her recent injury in Mexico.
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Shubh Speaks: The First Interview with Punjabi Music’s Fastest Rising Star
The Brampton-based singer has achieved billions of streams and an upcoming North American arena tour without ever giving an…
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Lorde Drops Final ‘Virgin’ Single: ‘An Ode to City Life and Horniness’
“Last song before Virgin. First song on the album,” singer says of final single before album arrives
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Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025: How to Watch Online Without Cable for Free
Tyla hosts the 38th annual awards ceremony, which airs live on Saturday (June 21). It features appearances by Machine…
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Karol G Breaks Down 5 Essential Songs From New Album ‘Tropicoqueta’
"This album is an homage to all those Latin music genres I grew up listening to," says the Colombian…
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Carol Kaye Declines Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
The bassist was set to receive the Musical Excellence Awards at this year's ceremony
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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to Receive Vanguard Award at The Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala & Benefit Concert
Sound mixer John McBride will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sept. 11 event.
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Shakira Announces Two More Dates in Mexico, Extending Record to 28
The Colombian star continues selling out dates on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
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Suga Is Gearing Up for Awaited Military Discharge as Final BTS Member in Service
A statement from Big Hit confirming the musician’s upcoming release comes on the heels of reports about an anticipated…
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Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline for a Third Time
The first extension was through an executive order on Jan. 20.
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