The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ decision not to have performances of the nominated songs on the 97th annual Academy Awards on March 2, but to instead focus on the songwriters, has struck a sour note with Ashley Irwin, president of the Society of Composer & Lyricists. Billboard has obtained a letter that
Nobody would confuse Tyler, The Creator for an Olympic athlete, but he’s centering his upcoming “Sticky” visual around the sports world. Tyler delivered the trailer for the self-directed Chromakopia video on Friday (Jan. 31), which jumps from a football team’s huddle on the gridiron to the Grammy-winner playing a brass family instrument in a marching
Kelsea Ballerini believes there’s room for everyone in the country world. While visiting SiriusXM’s Fierce: Women in Music, the “Peter Pan” star shared her support for Beyoncé, who shifted into the country music space with her Billboard 200-topping album Cowboy Carter and faced unnecessary controversy for her decision to do so. The project is nominated for
In our new “The Stars Behind the Stars” franchise, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors share stories that have yet to be told, directly from those who aren’t often in front of the spotlight. Think “todo lo que no se ve detrás de cámaras,” or “everything that happens behind the scenes.” These unsung heroes are
Perhaps the most asked question in the Arabic music landscape in 2024 was, “What’s the story with Al Shami?” Those who hadn’t tracked his rise over the past four years suddenly found themselves caught in the whirlwind of his explosive success last year, marked by hit releases, smashed records, electrifying live shows and a trove
Focus Wales has shared the next wave of its lineup for 2025, with an additional 104 acts added to the bill. The festival, which takes place across multiple venues in Wrexham, north Wales, will return in May (8-10) with support from the Arts Council of Wales, the Welsh Government and PRS Foundation’s Talent Development Network.
The Game has planted himself on the front lines of Los Angeles looking for ways to help the community and get the city back on its feet ever since the tragic wildfires began blazing through L.A. County earlier in January. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following
Flavor Flav and Chuck D are going harder than you think to help out people affected by the devastating wildfires in California, with the Public Enemy duo visiting affected families and raising money with the Black Music Action Coalition this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In
The music world is mourning Marianne Faithfull, who died this week at 78 years old. Tributes to the iconic singer-songwriter have been pouring in ever since her spokesperson revealed in a statement Thursday (Jan. 30) that she had “passed away peacefully” earlier that day while surrounded by family in London, with Mick Jagger, Metallica and
Post Malone had the dream team backing him up on set for his fourth Super Bowl commercial with Bud Light, with the singer-rapper this year starring alongside Peyton Manning and comedian Shane Gillis for the beer’s game-day spot. In the 60-second spot that premiered Friday (Jan. 31), Posty and Gillis come to the rescue when
