For one night in Philadelphia, hip-hop history and modern star power shared the same stage. Jay-Z delivered a career-spanning performance as the headlining act at the 2026 Roots Picnic, reminding fans why his catalog remains one of the most influential in music. Backed by The Roots, the rap icon turned the festival into a celebration […]
A newly announced music festival is positioning itself as a high-profile alternative to one of the most talked-about events surrounding America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Organized by guitarist and activist Tom Morello, the Power to the People festival has assembled an impressive roster of artists from across the rock, folk and hip-hop worlds. The lineup features […]
Lil Yachty’s relationship with WWE appears to be moving into a new phase as the rapper takes steps to learn the craft from the inside. After becoming a familiar face alongside WWE United States Champion Trick Williams, Yachty is reportedly training at the WWE Performance Center, the organization’s developmental hub where future stars refine their […]
The Broadway revival of Chess is preparing for its final curtain call, but one performer is feeling the loss before even stepping onto the stage. Pop and R&B singer JoJo reacted publicly after learning the musical will close on June 21, just two days before she was set to begin performances in the production. JoJo […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lauryn Hill is finally giving fans a clearer explanation for one of music’s longest-running mysteries: why there was never a true follow-up to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The Grammy-winning artist recently stepped into an online conversation about her career and challenged the idea that she simply disappeared after her groundbreaking 1998 debut. Instead, Hill […]
Drake has never exactly been known for subtlety, but even by his standards, this was a blockbuster flex. The Toronto superstar blindsided fans by releasing not one, but three full-length albums at the same time: Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour. The ambitious rollout capped off months of mysterious livestreams, viral teasers, and cryptic clues […]