It’s not just you: plenty of people—from TikTok users to Grammy-winning artist Adele—have Sabrina Carpenter’s song “Espresso” stuck in their heads. The catchy tune, which debuted in April, is now a strong contender for the 2024 song of the summer, as Billboard tracks popular songs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Competition is fierce at […]
Jason Aldean, 47, attributes the strength of his marriage to wife Brittany, emphasizing their teamwork and mutual support. The couple, married for eight years, has found success in balancing their busy lives by relying on each other. “We’re a team, and we kind of deal with everything together as a team, whether it be… stuff […]
Twenty One Pilots are on the verge of achieving their first No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart with their latest release, Clancy. The Columbus, Ohio duo, consisting of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, are leading the midweek chart with Clancy, their seventh studio album. This achievement would mark the group’s fourth U.K. top 10 […]
Snoop Dogg has shared his thoughts on the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, highlighting the positive impact their lyrical battles have had on the rap industry. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the rap legend, while promoting his role in The Garfield Movie, praised both artists for elevating the standards of songwriting […]
1952 – Hank Williams and his wife, Audrey, were divorced. 1959 – Ray Charles, B.B. King and Jimmy Reed performed for about 9,000 people at Atlanta’s Herndon Stadium. It was one of the first outdoor rock festivals. 1963 – Del Shannon’s cover of the Beatles’ “From Me to You” became the first song written by […]
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 […]
Lizzo’s “worst fear” came true when she was featured in a special episode of “South Park,” titled South Park: The End of Obesity. The episode, which premiered on May 24, tackled the rising use of Ozempic and introduced a faux alternative named after the musician, who is a longtime advocate for body positivity. A day […]
In a groundbreaking moment for country music, Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” featuring Morgan Wallen, and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” have both secured spots in the top 10 on Billboard’s global charts. This marks the first time that two country songs have simultaneously achieved this feat on the Billboard Global 200 and the […]
Metallica thrilled fans in Munich, Germany, last night (May 26) with the live debut of their epic track “Inamorata” from their 2023 album, 72 Seasons. The performance, part of their M72 World Tour, marked the first time the band has played the 11-minute song live, and it was a highlight in a 16-track set that […]
1964 – On “The Ed Sullivan Show,” a taped Beatles performance was played. The Beatles performed “You Can’t Do That” from the set of “A Hard Day’s Night.” 1967 – The Elvis Presley movie “Double Trouble” premiered in New York. It was released across the U.S on April 5. 1974 – On “Midnight Special,” Richard […]