01 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 15
Mariah Carey’s ‘Type Dangerous’ Video Features MrBeast, But Not for Long
As Mariah warns in her new single, "I don't have time for the rigamarole."
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Shakira Says Being an Immigrant Under Trump ‘Means Living in Constant Fear’
"Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be humane," singer…
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 15
NEEDTOBREATHE’s Bear Rinehart Responds to Brother Bo’s Allegations of Childhood Sexual Abuse
"I feel the need to comment on the deeply hurtful and misleading accusations that my brother Bo made," Bear…
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Sean Combs Trial: Possible Juror Dismissal and Mogul’s ‘Threatening’ Voice Notes
Fifth week of trial saw continued testimony from Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend “Jane," a surprise visit from Kanye West, and…
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The Who’s Roger Daltrey Knighted in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours
"It is a wonderful honour for me," the legendary rocker said.
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Pulp Are a Cut Above at London’s O2 Arena: 7 Best Moments
The Jarvis Cocker-led group’s June 13 set at London’s O2 Arena captured a band back at its peak.
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Becky G Premieres ‘Rebbeca’ at Tribeca Festival & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Plus, Johann Vera and Christian Chávez team up for "Closet."
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BTS Kicks Off 12th Anniversary With 2025 BTS FESTA: Exclusive Photos From Inside
See photos of all the interactive zones below.
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Jin & Jung Kook Make Surprise Appearance Onstage at j-hope World Tour Finale in South Korea as BTS Reunites: Best Photos
The final show of j-hope’s “HOPE ON THE STAGE” world tour coincided with the 12th anniversary of BTS’ debut.
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In Canada: Live Nation Execs Take No. 1 Spot on Billboard Canada Power Players 2025
Also this week: Derek “Drex” Jancar wins Billboard Canada's Impact Award, and the first-ever Canadian edition of Billboard Managers…
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Bonnaroo 2025 Canceled Due to Severe Weather: ‘We Are Beyond Gutted’
The news comes after an evacuation notice was issued to attendees earlier Friday.
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Roger Daltrey Receives Knighthood for Contributions to Music and Charity: ‘It’s a Wonderful Honor’
Steve Winwood, David Beckham, Gary Oldham and more also honored as part of King's Birthday Honors list
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Cloud Music & Tencent Music Stocks Add to 2025 Growth, HYBE Up 4% Amid BTS Reunion Hopes
Although 14 of the 20 stocks in the Billboard Global Music Index lost value, it declined just 0.2% as…
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Sony Music CEO Talks AI: ‘We Are Going to Do Deals for New Music AI Products This Year’
Rob Stringer says the major has "engaged with more than 800 companies on ethical product creation, content protection and…
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Kim Gordon Updates ‘Bye Bye’ With Terms ‘Canceled’ by President Trump: ‘Mental Health, Electric Vehicle, Gulf of Mexico…’
The new protest song has been rechristened "Bye Bye 25!"
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Bonnaroo 2025 Canceled After Rains Swamp Festival Grounds
The Tennessee fest kicked off on Thursday with a headlining set by Luke Combs but was cut short on…
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Donna Kelce, Monet X Change, Eric Nam & More Join ‘The Traitors’ Season 4 Cast
Let the murders and banishments commence!
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Smokey Robinson Says Rape Accusers Want to Cut His Touring Profits for Settlement Leverage
The Motown singer says his former housekeepers’ strategy is to “let the lawsuit linger publicly” until he gives in…
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18 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 14
Will Smith Can’t Get Enough of ‘Pretty Girls’ on New Single
New track comes just weeks before Smith's first-ever headlining tour
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19 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 13
R. Kelly’s Lawyer Says He’s in Solitary Confinement After Jailhouse Murder Plot Claims
A new court filing says the disgraced R&B star and convicted sex offender was sent to solitary within hours…
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20 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 13
Drake, Smiley, Kim Gordon, Feid and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
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21 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 13
Kim Gordon Has Words for Donald Trump on Re-Recorded ‘Bye Bye 25!’
"I guess Trump does believe in cancel culture, because he is literally trying to cancel culture," artist says of…
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22 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 13
Sony Music Outpaces Rivals in Revenue Growth and Market Share Gains, CEO Tells Investors
In a wide-ranging presentation, Rob Stringer says superstars like Beyoncé and Bad Bunny, along with $2.5 billion in investments,…
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23 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 13
Suki Waterhouse Celebrates ‘Memoir of Sparklemuffin’ by Dropping 12 More Tracks From It
"Things happened to me, but I’m also the hero of my own story," she told Rolling Stone last year
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