Category: Music

Drake Passes Michael Jackson for Historic Billboard Record

Drake has added another historic accomplishment to a career already packed with Billboard milestones, officially becoming the solo male artist with the most No. 1 songs in Hot 100 history. The Canadian superstar moved past Michael Jackson after securing his 14th chart-topping single, ending a tie that had stood as one of pop music’s most […]

Bruce Springsteen Turns Boston Concert Into Rallying Cry for America

Bruce Springsteen turned Boston’s TD Garden into something far bigger than a concert venue Sunday night. For nearly three hours, the rock icon delivered a performance that felt equal parts revival meeting, protest rally, and arena-sized rock show. Backed by the E Street Band and joined throughout the night by guitarist Tom Morello, Springsteen leaned […]

Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo Unveils Massive Collection of Rare Acoustic Covers

Rivers Cuomo has once again reminded fans that his musical curiosity stretches far beyond the walls of Weezer’s catalog. The Weezer frontman recently uploaded a surprising batch of unplugged cover songs online, quietly sharing acoustic interpretations of tracks that span rock, pop, hip hop, country, and alternative music history. The collection surfaced without much warning, […]

The 2026 AMAs Proved Pop Music Has Gone Fully Global

The 2026 American Music Awards turned into a global showcase of pop dominance, fan loyalty, and genre crossover success as BTS made a triumphant return to the top of the music world. Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and hosted by Queen Latifah, this year’s AMAs celebrated a music industry that […]

Tommy Lee Revisits His Wild Solo Era With Tommyland Rides Again

Tommy Lee is taking another spin through one of the wildest stretches of his solo career. The Mötley Crüe drummer has officially released Tommyland Rides Again, a refreshed take on his 2005 solo album Tommyland: The Ride. The project revisits the era when Lee stepped away from the glam metal machine long enough to experiment […]

The Day “Smoke on the Water” Arrived and Other Major Music Moments

May 26 has delivered its share of unforgettable moments across the music world, from landmark releases and television appearances to headline-making celebrity events and tragic live concert incidents. Back in 1965, The Rolling Stones continued their rapid rise in America with an appearance on the television music program “Shindig!” Sharing the stage with Jackie DeShannon, […]

Jake Worthington Steps Away From Country Music to Focus on Family and Health

Jake Worthington is pressing pause on his rising country music career, choosing family and personal health over life on the road. The Texas-born singer shared an emotional message with fans this week, revealing that the demands of fame and nonstop touring had begun to affect him in ways he could no longer ignore. Worthington explained […]

Sabrina Carpenter, Morgan Wallen and Taylor Swift Headline 2026 AMA Race

The race for the 2026 American Music Awards is officially underway, and once again, Taylor Swift finds herself at the center of the conversation. The global pop superstar leads this year’s nominations with eight nods, continuing a dominant awards streak that has already made her the most decorated artist in AMA history. Swift earned recognition […]

Woman Behind Greta Van Fleet’s Famous Name Dies at 95

The woman whose name became permanently linked to one of modern rock’s most recognizable bands has passed away. Gretna Van Fleet, the Frankenmuth, Michigan native who inspired the name of Greta Van Fleet, died this week at the age of 95. While she never performed with the Grammy-winning group, her connection to the band became […]

Chaka Khan Leads Billboard Women in Music 2026 Celebration

Billboard is turning up the spotlight on some of music’s most influential women as the 2026 Women in Music celebration prepares to bring together artists, executives, and cultural powerhouses for one of the industry’s biggest annual events. Set for April 29 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the ceremony continues Billboard’s long-running tradition of […]