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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kylie Minogue has spent nearly four decades perfecting the art of polished pop stardom, but her upcoming Netflix docuseries promises something far more personal than glitter, choreography, and chart hits. The three-part series, titled Kylie, follows the Australian superstar through the defining moments of her life and career, peeling back the carefully maintained image that […]
Billy Joel is making it crystal clear that he wants no part of an upcoming movie based on his early career. The legendary singer-songwriter has publicly rejected plans for Billy & Me, a biopic currently in development that aims to explore his rise in the music industry through the perspective of his first manager, Irwin […]
May 20 stands as one of those dates where music history seems determined to keep things interesting. From the birth of rock and roll anthems to scandals, movie premieres, and even a shocking baseball stadium attack, the day has delivered unforgettable moments across decades. The story begins in 1954 when Bill Haley and His Comets […]
More than a decade after “I Follow Rivers” became a global indie-pop anthem, the song has found new life through one of hip-hop’s biggest names. Lykke Li is embracing Drake’s decision to interpolate her breakout 2011 hit on “Janice STFU,” a standout track from his latest album Iceman. The Swedish singer revealed that she was […]
Dan + Shay are heading back to the road with a massive new North American run that signals a fresh chapter for the chart-topping duo. The pair announced the Young Tour this week, a 26-city trek supporting their upcoming studio album Young, which arrives Aug. 21. The tour launches Sept. 11 in Noblesville, Indiana, before […]