- May 9, 2026
Billboard’s 2026 Indie Power Players Revealed
Discover how independent music now claims 44.15% of the U.S. market, driven by creative control and visionary leaders reshaping the industry.
- May 9, 2026
Pooh Shiesty Pleads Not Guilty in $450K Gucci Mane Robbery Case
Pooh Shiesty pleads not guilty in federal court to kidnapping and robbery charges linked to an armed incident involving Gucci Mane.
- May 9, 2026
Rick Ross Announces New Album Set In Stone Ahead of Anniversary Tour
Rick Ross announces new album *Set In Stone* dropping June 12th, celebrating 20 years of *Port of Miami* on tour.
- May 9, 2026
Dua Lipa Surprises Fans with Onstage Duet at Tame Impala London Show
Dua Lipa surprises fans at Tame Impala’s London concert, joining Kevin Parker for a live duet of “After Thought” and “Houdini” at the O2 Arena.
- May 9, 2026
Taylor Swift’s Legal Team Denounces Showgirl Trademark Lawsuit as Baseless
Taylor Swift fights 'absurd' trademark lawsuit over 'Showgirl' album title vs. cabaret show.
- May 9, 2026
Kelvin Evans Rejects Plea in Beyoncé Music Theft Case, Trial Set
Beyoncé theft suspect rejects plea deal, heads to trial over stolen unreleased music, laptops, and tour plans from Atlanta rental car.
- May 9, 2026
Bonnie Tyler Placed in Medically Induced Coma After Emergency Surgery
Fans rally as Bonnie Tyler placed in coma after emergency surgery in Portugal. Latest updates on the iconic singer's recovery.
- May 9, 2026
Taylor Swift’s Legal Team Denies Trademark Claims Over Showgirl Album
Taylor Swift fights trademark lawsuit from Vegas showgirl over her 2025 album title. Legal battle heats up.
- May 8, 2026
Carín León’s Muda Album Marks a Bold New Musical Journey
Carín León's new album Muda drops May 7, blending ska, soul, norteño & salsa with Juanes and Rawayana. A bold new chapter in genre fusion.
- May 8, 2026
Full Performer Lineup Revealed for 2026 American Music Awards Show
2026 AMAs add Hootie & the Blowfish, Keith Urban, Maluma & more. Queen Latifah hosts live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day.
- May 8, 2026
Charli XCX Teases New Track Rock Music with Electric Guitar Smash
Charli XCX teases her gritty new single "Rock Music" with a dramatic video, stomping a guitar in stilettos. Song drops tonight at 9pm PST.
- May 8, 2026
Shakira and Burna Boy Preview Catchy Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Song Dai Dai
Shakira and Burna Boy unite for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai. Watch the vibrant teaser from Rio's Maracanã Stadium.
- May 8, 2026
Phoebe Bridgers Returns with First Solo Show in Three Years in 2026
Phoebe Bridgers returns for her first solo show in 3 years on May 8, 2026, at an intimate 400-capacity club in Roswell, New Mexico.
- May 8, 2026
Bonnie Tyler Undergoes Emergency Surgery in Portugal, Recovering Well
Bonnie Tyler hospitalized in Portugal after emergency intestinal surgery; the 74-year-old singer is recovering well.
- May 8, 2026
Foo Fighters Score Eighth No. 1 on Hard Rock Albums With New Release
Foo Fighters score their 8th No. 1 on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart with 'Your Favorite Toy,' driven by 11,000 vinyl sales.
- May 8, 2026
The Complex Legacy and Transformation of Steve Albini’s Life and Career
Chicago honors Steve Albini by naming a street after him, celebrating his legendary recording career and complex legacy.
- May 8, 2026
YNW Melly Denied Bond Again After Seven Years in Jail Awaiting Trial
YNW Melly denied bond again after 7 years in jail for double murder case; judge rules he must stay in custody pending retrial.
- May 8, 2026
Ariana Grande Embraces Bold New Sound on Upcoming Album Petal
Ariana Grande teases raw new album Petal, calling it “a little feral” and embracing a bold, unfiltered sound after Eternal Sunshine.
- May 8, 2026
Kodak Black Faces MDMA Trafficking Charge Following Florida Arrest
Kodak Black was arrested in Florida on MDMA trafficking charges. His attorney claims the evidence is insufficient and the case involves a 2025 vehicle search.
- May 7, 2026
mgk and Fred Durst’s Fix Ur Face Tops Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart
mgk and Fred Durst hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart with 'Fix Ur Face,' earning 1.8M streams in its first full week.