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Skip to main content Silk Sonic, Florence + The Machine, Maxwell and more joined the lineup of performers slated to take the stage at this 2022 Billboard Music Awards. The Daily A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry ad {{ result.published_at | date: “%h %d, %Y” }} …
Kendrick Lamar made a surprise appearance at Coachella on Friday, joining his cousin Baby Keem to perform “Family Ties” and “Vent.” The on-stage collaboration came at the end of Baby Keem’s Friday night set during weekend two of the festival. After rapping the opening verse to “Family Ties,” Baby Keem …
Foo Fighters are canceling all of their upcoming tour dates, following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. “We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned,” the band wrote. “Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved …
When it comes to playing guitar, Pete Townshend makes it look easy. Noodling up and down the frets and whipping his right arm about for a round of his signature windmills, he still looks every bit the rock star who once dramatically smashed his instrument onstage in a bid to …
Hollywood’s historic Capitol Studios are closing for as much as two years starting this summer, as the Capitol Records Tower building continues to undergo repairs. Thirteen studio staffers were informed Friday (April 29) that their jobs were being eliminated due to the closure. Paula Salvatore, who has managed Capitol Studios …
Almost everyone on the planet has heard “Enter Sandman” at one point or another, whether they’re metalheads or were simply attending a sporting event. Jason Newsted, who played on several Metallica albums including The Black Album, has admitted he thought the iconic track was “kinda corny.” Newsted joined Metallica on bass in …
Harry Styles was joined by Lizzo for a surprise on-stage collaboration during his Friday night headlining set at Coachella. The longtime friends teamed up for performances of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” and One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.” Watch footage below. Earlier in the day on Friday, Lizzo teased …
Apocalyptica have just announced another headlining U.S. tour, with Leprous and Wheel set to join them later this year when the trek gets underway in early September. The symphonic metal group will extend their Cell-0 run, the first leg of which began earlier this month (April) with special guests Lacuna …
TikTok opened up a whole new avenue for music fans to discover emerging heavy bands. Now, a rising surge of cultural metal from around the world has made inroads on the video-sharing app known for breaking social media influencers and bolstering viral trends. And these bands are heavy — in both performance and purpose. …
Skip to main content The 18-track set gifts Cano his first visit to the ranking’s top tier in his second try. Natanael Cano Jhonny Arsenio Tarazona Sanchez Natanael Cano scores his first top 10 on Billboard’s Latin Rhythm Albums chart as his newest LP, NataKong, starts at No. 10 on the …
Choosing the right stage name is a must for all aspiring rock stars, as it’s a key part of their appeal and legacy. Oftentimes, these artists settle on something that’s flashy, quirky or provocative. You know, a label that’s immediately attention-grabbing and characteristic of the music they make. Conversely, it …
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Olivia Rodrigo has been rocking Glossier makeup products on the red carpet lately — including her …
If you see a drummer in the wild, do not approach. For your safety, please study the video below to learn about drummer behavior. Some drummers will attempt to steal the show from their lead singer and/or guitarist. In one instance, a white-haired percussionist couldn’t even remain in his seat …
It’s a good day when metal enters the mainstream discussion, and those checking Twitter’s trending section might have been excited to see Mastodon being discussed in such a major way on Monday (April 25), but alas, the talk was not about the band but rather the popular choice for a …
Godsmack frontman Sully Erna recently spoke with an Orlando rock station after playing a radio festival about his recent hospitalization from COVID-19 and during the chat he revealed the bombshell that the band may be done making new music. Erna was talking with Pat Lynch and Taco Bob of 101.1 WJRR (as …
While Aaron Lewis has spent much of the year touring solo, he will reunite with his Staind bandmates in September. The group officially ended their hiatus in 2019, playing their first show in five years at the 2019 Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Since that reunion, there’s been …
She & Him, the duo featuring M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, have announced their Melt Away Tour: A Tribute to Brian Wilson, in which they’ll play original songs, as well as classics written by the Beach Boys founder. The tour kicks off June 13 in Denver, Colorado; check out the …
With 10 albums under their belt, Metallica have a bit of a shorter discography than some other bands that have been around for four decades, but you know what they say — quality over quantity. They’re the biggest metal band in the world because of those 10 albums, but which of …
Elon Musk is on track to buy Twitter after the social media platform agreed to a $44 billion buyout offer from the billionaire. The company confirmed the news in a statement released Monday (April 25). “The Twitter Board conducted a thoughtful and comprehensive process to assess Elon’s proposal with a deliberate focus on …
There are multiple Nic Cages on display in the new meta action-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent: the financially struggling actor with a penchant for lavish purchases and hotel stays that would bankrupt the budget of Vermont; a less-than-attentive father who means well but is quickly losing the patience …
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Japanese Breakfast has shared a new installment of the Spotify Singles series, which is currently showcasing the 2022 Grammy nominees for Best New Artist. For the new installment, she shared a cover of a song by previous Best New Artist winner Bon Iver. Listen to her cover of Justin Vernon’s …
From dances and movies to TikToks, songs now more than ever have the unique ability to find new lives on the Billboard charts. But what are the rules for a song’s re-entry? Any song is allowed to re-enter the Billboard charts, but with a few conditions: The track in question …
Chris Rock’s mother, Rose, said in a new interview that when Will Smith slapped her son at the Oscars, “he really slapped me.” The comedian himself has yet to publicly address the incident, but his mother had plenty to say in an interview with WIS News. “I told someone, when …
Billie Eilish surprised the Coachella faithful by bringing out Paramore’s Hayley Williams during her Saturday night headlining set. “Oh, look! An empty seat. Who’s that for?” Eilish teased before welcoming “my friend Hayley Williams!” Upon taking the stage, Williams proclaimed, “This is my first Coachella. Woah! Thanks for sharing this …
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Rainbow sequin jumpsuits are trendy again, thanks in part to Harry Styles. The “As It Was” …
In 2020, HIM icon Ville Valo resurfaced under the two-letter moniker VV and a trio of new songs. Now, he’s back in full force with the forthcoming Neon Noir album, a 2023 U.S. tour and, coming Friday (April 8), the new single “Loveletting.” “As fun as the funeral rites for HIM …
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Festival season is in full swing, and Ray-Ban took to Coachella over the weekend to set …
Vicky Farewell loves boy bands. The bubbly, bouncy pop of the early 2000s enchanted her back when she was just Vicky Nguyen, a classical music dork from the O.C. Since then, Nguyen’s musical palette expanded. Her R&B and soul-laden productions have been used by Silk Sonic’s Anderson.Paak. She’s played piano …
Long Island-based hardcore act Thoughtcrimes, which features former Dillinger Escape Plan drummer Billy Rymer, have shared new song “The Drowning Man.” Clocking in at under two minutes, the new single is an absolute ripper. Technical riffs are stacked amongst a rhythmic barrage that borders on sludge metal. It makes for …
