01 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 12
Rapper Silento Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Killing His Cousin
The Atlanta rapper, whose 2015 chart-topper "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" spawned a viral dance craze, pleaded guilty to shooting…
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BTS’ Jimin & Jung Kook Complete Military Service & Go On Live After Release | Billboard News
BTS members Jimin & Jung Kook have completed their military service and were released on Tuesday, June 10th. We take you inside the joyous moment and what the boys had to say! Are you…
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 12
Fat Joe & Jadakiss Host Father’s Day Lunch for 70 Families Impacted by Criminal Justice System
The Joe & Jada podcast co-hosts recall their favorite Father's Day memories & the importance of fatherhood.
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Zach Bryan Drops New, John Moreland-Free Version of ‘Memphis; The Blues’ After Conflict
The new version includes a feature from Bryan's keyboard player J.R. Carroll.
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Russ, Tito Double P & Dana Biondi Honored at Indie Power Players Party: Best Photos
Here are the best photos from Billboard's party honoring indie music.
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Donald Trump’s Policies Shake Up the Regional Mexican Music Market | Billboard News
Donald Trump’s recent policies have affected regional Mexican artists over the past two months. Grupo Firme, Julión Álvarez and…
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Mariah Carey Celebrates Pride Month in Style With Rainbow Merch Available on Amazon
The singer dropped a six-piece collection full of rainbow Carey-centric graphics so you can show off your love of…
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Snoop Dogg Takes You Behind His Biggest Hits: ‘Beautiful,’ ‘California Gurls’ & More | Chart History | Billboard
Snoop Dogg sits down to take us inside the stories of some of his biggest hits, including the real…
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Father’s Day 2025: 16 Tender Moments of Latin Artists as Dads
Our list of Latin stars at their most paternal includes Ricky Martin, Maluma, Alejandro Sanz and many more.
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Olivia Rodrigo Spotted With Leopard Shoulder Bag: Here’s How to Shop Her Trendy Purse
The Rodrigo-approved Kate Spade bag isn't available yet, but here are similar styles to shop in the meantime.
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50 Cent Trolls Elon Musk Over Donald Trump Rift: ‘He Really Don’t Give a F—‘
The G-Unit boss has been moving differently on Instagram since figuring out how to use AI.
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RIAA Thanks Disney & Universal for Jumping Into AI Copyright War: ‘Critical Stand for Human Creativity’
As the music biz fights its own legal battles against artificial intelligence, Hollywood is now getting into the game…
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Trace Cyrus Slams ‘Pathetic’ Dad Billy Ray for Allegedly Skipping Mother-in-Law’s Funeral
“You’re the lamest man ever to walk planet earth,” the Metro Station musician wrote.
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Yellowcard Returns to Alternative Airplay Chart After Nearly 19 Years with ‘Better Days’
The band's new song debuts at No. 33.
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Blake Lively Subpoenas Scooter Braun in Legal Fight With Justin Baldoni
The actress is looking to find out what Braun and his company, HYBE America, know about a smear campaign…
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The Beach Boys’ 40 Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits
The iconic group notched four Hot 100 No. 1s among 55 total hits beginning in 1962.
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Will Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Manchild’ Take Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Out of the No. 1 Spot?
In this week’s The Contenders, Carpenter's new single looks to become her first to debut atop the Hot 100.
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Jack Black to Receive King of Comedy Award at 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards
Alex Warren, Benny Blanco, Ice Spice, Victoria Monét and more are set to appear.
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The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Remembered by Questlove, Sean Ono Lennon, John Cusack, and More
Mick Fleetwood, Jeff Rosenstock, Ekko Astral’s Jael Holzman, the Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, and others have also shared tributes…
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Forever No. 1: Sly & the Family Stone’s ‘Everyday People’
Sometimes the simplest songs convey the deepest truths, as seen in the first of the late Sly Stone and…
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The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Dies at 82
The beloved musician had been living with a neurocognitive disorder akin to dementia
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The 20 Best Beach Boys Songs (Staff Picks)
Following the death of the legendary Brian Wilson, the absolute best from one of the greatest catalogs in rock…
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Sabrina Carpenter Announces New Album Man’s Best Friend
The recent Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen collaboration “Manchild” leads the pop singer’s follow-up to Short n’ Sweet
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Rebecca Milzoff Presents ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic With the Indie Spirit Award | Indie Power Players 2025
Billboard’s Rebecca Milzoff presents “Weird Al” Yankovic with the 2025 Indie Spirit Award at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2025. …
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