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BTS ARMY Reacts to ‘Proof’ Disc 3 Being ‘CD Only’: ‘Are You Kidding Me?’
BTS unveiled plans for their new album Proof on Tuesday (May 10), but some members of ARMY are less than thrilled that part of the LP will only be available on CD. In a press release revealing the three-disc collection’s 48-song tracklist, the K-pop boy band...
Chloe Puts Her Impressive Vocal Runs to the Test in Cover of Capella Grey’s ‘Gyalis’: Watch
Chloe‘s song covers are back, and already has her fans wanting more — be it original music of her own, or more of her stylish interpretations of pop and R&B hits. The singer surprised fans on Tuesday (May 19) and posted a cover of her singing Capella...
Harry Styles Had the Cutest Moment With a Baby Behind the Scenes of the ‘As It Was’ Music Video: Watch
Harry Styles holding a baby. It just can’t get any better. In new behind-the-scenes footage from his “As It Was” music video shoot posted Tuesday (May 10), Styles has some fun in between takes with the people on set — including one who wears...
Rihanna Announces Fenty Beauty & Skin Will Be Available in Africa: ‘I’ve Been Waiting for This Moment!’
Rihanna just came one step closer to total world domination. In a Tuesday (May 10) post to her Twitter, the singer-turned-beauty mogul — who is currently pregnant with her first child — announced that her Fenty line of makeup and skincare products will...
Hilary Duff Bares All on ‘Women’s Health’ Cover: ‘I’m Proud of My Body’
Hilary Duff is glowing on the cover of the Women’s Health May issue, and while she posed fully nude for the shoot, the “With Love” singer shed light on the outer — and, most importantly, inner — work it took to gain her confidence....
Mel B Worries About Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial: ‘To Look at This Case As Entertainment Is Damaging’
Mel B stopped by Piers Morgan’s new U.K. talk show on Monday (May 9) and weighed in on the defamation case happening between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. The topic came up after the Spice Girls member (whose full name is Melanie Brown) spoke about recently being...
Halsey Reveals Detailed Health Struggles Ahead of Tour: ‘I’ve Been Sick Most of My Adult Life’
Halsey isn’t a woman, she’s a god. At least, that’s what some might think upon hearing how fiercely she’s powering through her various medical issues. In an Instagram Stories video reel posted Tuesday (May 10), the 27-year-old...
Diana Ross, Phoebe Bridgers & More Featured on the Jack Antonoff-Produced ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Soundtrack
The minions are getting ready to take over. On Tuesday (May 10), the film franchise shared the stacked lineup of artists who are set to appear on Minions: The Rise of Gru movie soundtrack. The news was revealed in a vibrant, ’70s inspired video with instrumental...
Angel Olsen Is Ready for the ‘Big Time’ With New Album, Amazon Film
Angel Olsen is going big for her forthcoming album project. The singer and songwriter’s sixth and latest album Big Time will be ushered-in by a new companion film, presented by Amazon Music. Kimberly Stuckwisch directs the 28-minute film, also titled Big Time, which...
AleXa Wins Inaugural American Song Contest
AleXa, the K-Pop singer from Oklahoma, brought honor to her home state by claiming victory in the first American Song Contest, which wrapped up its eight-week run on Monday (May 9) with a grand final that pitted 10 of the 56 entries from America’s states and...
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Looks Back on Pre-Coachella Anxiety, Announces Nippon Budokan Final Tour
On May 7, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu took the stage at Line Cube Shibuya in Tokyo for her first concert since returning to Japan after her first-ever performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and a sold-out headlining gig at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles...
Ty Dolla $ign & Anitta to Headline Billboard MusicCon With Free Concerts
Ty Dolla $ign and Anitta will headline the first-ever Billboard MusicCon with free concerts on Friday and Saturday night. The “Champions” rapper and Versions of Her singer are slated to take the stage at AREA15 in Las Vegas this weekend. The inaugural...
Britney Spears Bares All in Photos From Pre-Pregnancy Vacation
Britney Spears is reminiscing on her recent vacation to Mexico before she found out she was pregnant. In a series of photos shared to Instagram on Monday (May 9), the pop star posed fully nude, with her usual emojis covering her private parts. “Photo dump of the...
What’s Your Favorite Song From Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Heart’ Series? Vote!
Kendrick Lamar is back! Ahead of the arrival of his Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers album, the rapper surprise-dropped the new song “The Heart Part 5” on Sunday night. In addition to the track, an unsettling video for the song arrived as well, co-directed by...
Nick Cave Announces Death of His Son Jethro Lazenby at 30
Nick Cave released a statement on Monday (May 9) confirming the death of his son Jethro Lazenby. “With much sadness, I can confirm that my son, Jethro, has passed away,” he said in a statement shared with Billboard. “We would be grateful for family...
Kelly Clarkson Channels ‘Charmed’ With The Smiths Cover: Watch
Kelly Clarkson opened her Monday (May 9) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show with an emotive rendition of The Smiths‘ “How Soon Is Now?” “I am the son and the heir/ Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar/ I am the son and heir of nothing in...
Olivia Rodrigo Delivers a Raging ‘Just a Girl’ Cover: ‘I Am the Biggest Gwen Stefani Fan in the World’
There’s no doubt that Olivia Rodrigo is much, much more than just a girl. At 19 years old, she’s won three Grammys, has released 11 Billboard Hot 100 hits, and is currently on her debut headlining tour, where she’s taking time to pay tribute to some...
Cardi B Has Some Motherhood Advice for Pregnant Rihanna
Cardi B doesn’t think Rihanna needs to stress about becoming a mother in the next few weeks. On Sunday night (May 8), the “WAP” rapper was stopped and asked if she had any advice for Rihanna before the “Work” singer gives birth. The...
Here’s Why Joe Alwyn Says He & Taylor Swift Kept His Work on ‘Folklore’ a Secret
These days, it’s no secret that Taylor Swift‘s boyfriend Joe Alwyn helped write some of the songs on her fan-favorite album Folklore. But back when it was released in July of 2020, all fans had to go off was a mysterious, untraceable name — William...
Dolly Parton Partners With Taco Bell for ‘Mexican Pizza: The Musical’
Mexican pizza enthusiasts, prepare to live más. Not only is Taco Bell officially bringing the long-lost item back to its menu, the fast food chain is writing an entire musical about it with none other than Dolly Parton! Taco Bell shared the news on its official...
Wynonna & Ashley Judd Remember Mom Naomi Judd With Touching Messages, Throwback Photos for Mother’s Day
Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd are still reflecting on their recent loss of Naomi Judd. For Mother’s Day, the sisters took to social media to honor their mom with touching messages and sweet throwback photos. “Our mom and I visited every day I was home in...
Sam Asghari Says He & Britney Spears Have Set a Wedding Date — ‘But Nobody Will Know’
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have set a date for their wedding — not that they have any plans to tell you when it is. In a sweet Mother’s Day Instagram Story celebrating his future bride, Asghari shared that the pair has officially marked their calendars...
Garth Brooks Adds New Dates to Stadium Tour: Where to Buy Tickets Before They Sell Out (Again)
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Garth Brooks resumed his...
JoJo Siwa is ‘Not Saying Yes or No’ About Rumors She’s Back Together With Kylie Prew
JoJo Siwa gave an update on her love life in a new interview on Tuesday (April 26), addressing speculation that she’s reconciled with ex-girlfriend Kylie Prew. “I’m very happy, I’m very much so in love,” the dancer told Extra without dropping the...
Blue Note Records & Uniqlo’s Latest Collab Is Perfect for Jazz Lovers: How to Shop the Collection
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Legendary jazz record label Blue...
How to Watch Every Episode of ‘Man in the Arena: Tom Brady’ Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Every episode of Man in the...
Sting says he doesn’t think “any grown man can be in a band”
Sting has said that he doesn’t think “any grown man can be in a band” because it’s a “teenage gang” thing. Speaking in a new interview, the former Police frontman talked about aging out of rock music and how he struggles to find growth in...
Khloe Kardashian Feared Rob and Chyna's Toxic Behavior Could Hurt Family's Brand
Khloe Kardashian just had her time on the stand, revealing she thought Blac Chyna's potentially dangerous behavior could damage the family's brand ... and even made her reconsider continuing to film "Keeping Up with The Kardashians." Both Khloe and…
The Weeknd’s series with ‘Euphoria’ creator heading in a “new creative direction”
A HBO series from The Weeknd and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson is undergoing an overhaul, according to reports. READ MORE: The Weeknd – ‘Dawn FM’ review: soulful star meets a new day with hope and hindsight In a statement released on Monday (April 25), HBO said the...
Liam Gallagher says being solo is “boring as fuck” and would “much rather be in a band”
Liam Gallagher has said that being a solo artist is “boring as fuck” and that he would “much rather be in a band”. READ MORE: Liam Gallagher: “I sound good. I look cool. I talk from the heart” Speaking in a new interview, the former Oasis and...
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