Kendrick Lamar and SZA have officially made history—again. Their powerful collaboration “Luther” has tied the all-time record for most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, clocking in its 22nd consecutive week at the top. The record was previously held solely by Lamar’s own “Not Like Us,” which dominated the chart throughout […]
Rise Against is back with Ricochet, a powerful new album arriving August 15 via Loma Vista Recordings. Marking their first full-length release in four years, Ricochet is an urgent call for reflection and collective awareness in a world built on distraction and division. Produced by Grammy-winner Catherine Marks and mixed by Alan Moulder, the album […]
Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae have officially delivered the biggest song in the country. Their new single, “What I Want,” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a major milestone for both artists. The track, featured on Wallen’s newly released album I’m the Problem, launches with massive numbers: over 31 million […]
After decades of commanding stadiums with U2, Bono is now taking comfort in streaming and slow TV. In a revealing Esquire cover story, the 65-year-old rock legend shared how a near-fatal health scare led to an unexpected change in pace—and taste. Following a 2016 open-heart surgery to correct a dangerous aortic aneurysm, Bono says he […]
Iron Maiden is proving once again why they’re metal royalty. The legendary band launched their Run for Your Lives 50th anniversary tour with an electrifying opening night in Budapest, Hungary — and it was a nostalgic dream for die-hard fans. Pulling deep from their vault, the band resurrected nine songs that haven’t seen a stage […]
Kenny Chesney has officially been crowned king of country for the 21st century. Billboard named him the No. 1 country artist of the last 25 years, based on chart performance from 2000 through 2024 on the Top Country Albums and Hot Country Songs charts. Chesney’s reign is nothing short of remarkable. Since first appearing on […]
More than two decades after his first win, Eminem is back on top. At the 2025 American Music Awards, the rap icon was crowned Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, marking his first AMA win in over 10 years. “AMAs, what’s up?” Em said in his acceptance speech. “Favorite male hip-hop artist — thank you. I think […]
Jennifer Lopez is heading back to the Strip. The global superstar just announced her new Las Vegas residency, Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas, launching with a festive four-show run starting December 30 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency kicks off just in time to ring in 2026 with performances […]
1955 – “Billboard” reported that “The Ballad of Davy Crockett” was the most popular song in the U.S. 1957 – The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) was established. The NARAS is known for organizing the Grammy Awards. 1966 – The Rolling Stones single “Paint It Black” hit #1 in the U.K. 1966 […]
1957 – “That’ll be the Day” b/w “I’m Looking For Someone To Love” by the Crickets was released. 1961 – Johnny Cash appeared on NBC’s “The Deputy.” 1963 – Bob Dylan released album “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.” 1964 – Eleven boys were suspended at a Coventry, England, school for having a hair style like Mick […]