01 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 11
Gracie Abrams, Clairo, Questlove & More Remember Brian Wilson: ‘Hero In Every Sense of the Word’
The Beach Boys visionary died at the age of 82 on Wednesday.
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Hayden Pedigo Announces North American Tour
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Jun 11
Bob Dylan Narrates Trailer for MGK’s New Album: Watch
“Lost Americana is a personal excavation of the American dream,” according to the winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize…
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What Moves the Needle for Artists in 2025? 84 Indie Music Executives Weigh In
Top executives from Billboard’s Indie Power Players list and beyond weigh in on what moves the needle for artists…
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Faye Webster Announces Orchestral Tour Dates
The musician behind Underdressed at the Symphony will perform with symphony orchestras in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Oakland
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Brian Wilson: The Beach Boys Leader’s Life in Photos
Frontman of The Beach Boys and legendary pop composer Brian Wilson has died at age 82.
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Turnstile Announce the Never Enough Tour
Support on the North American tour comes from Blood Orange, Jane Remover, Mannequin Pussy, Amyl and the Sniffers, and…
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DJ Akademiks Denies Taking Payola From Drake During Kendrick Battle
The popular rap media personality said he was asked the question by pgLang co-founder Dave Free. Get the details…
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Margo Price Announces New Album, Shares “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down” Video: Watch
Hard Headed Woman features duets with Tyler Childers and Jesse Welles
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Raekwon and Ghostface Killah Release Trailer for ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx’ Documentary
The documentary will feature appearances from Kendrick Lamar, RZA and more
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Japanese Breakfast Shares New Song From Materialists Movie: Listen
“My Baby (Got Nothing at All)” appears on the soundtrack to the new A24 movie from Celine Song, starring…
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Victoria Monét to Join Billboard Book Club for Chat on Motherhood & Her ‘Everywhere You Are’ Children’s Book: How to Watch
The singer's first kids' book arrives June 25, and fans can pre-order a copy with a bookplate autographed by…
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Secretly Group and Merge Records Form Partnership
The group behind Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, Saddest Factory, and Secretly Canadian has acquired half of the influential indie label
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Orlando Bloom Says This Rocker Inspired His ‘Deep Cover’ Character Who Takes Himself ‘Too Seriously’
The Lord of the Rings star plays a struggling method actor in the upcoming Prime Video film.
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Jonathan Mayers, Bonnaroo and Outside Lands Co-Founder, Dies at 51
As a co-founder of Superfly Entertainment, Mayers started the Tennessee music festival that would inspire countless American music festivals…
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Brian Wilson, Leader of the Beach Boys and Pop Genius, Dies at 82
The music icon was one of the most brilliant (and most troubled) singers, songwriters and composers of the Billboard…
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Watch Fever Ray’s New Video for “I’m Not Done (Therapy Session)”
A reworked version of Karin Dreijer’s 2009 Fever Ray track
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2025 Billboard Country Power Players Awards: Photos From the Event
See photos from this year's Billboard Country Power Players Awards.
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Watch Daphni’s Video for New Song “Sad Piano House”
Dan Snaith’s first solo release under the moniker since Cherry
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Inside Manuel Turizo’s 201 World Tour: ‘We’re Going to Create Chaos’
The Colombian artist welcomed Billboard into his house in Miami for an exclusive conversation.
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Mavis Staples Shares New Cover of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed”: Listen
The singer will also hit the road for a tour this summer and autumn
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Get It Together with Alison Wonderland | White Claw x Billboard
This is partner content. Alison Wonderland connects with fans on a spiritual level around the world — but when…
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David Byrne Announces Tour and New Album, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Who Is the Sky? follows the Talking Heads singer’s 2018 full-length American Utopia
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Manuel Turizo Talks Friendship with Shakira, His ‘201’ Tour & New Music | Billboard In Conversation
Manuel Turizo invites us to his house to share an exclusive interview on his 201 Tour, his friendship with…
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