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Ecca Vandal Wins 2026 Australian Music Prize
The genre-bending artist takes home a A$50,000 grand prize.
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BIGBANG Adds World Tour Finale at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium
The K-pop veterans will complete their 20th anniversary tour with a one-off show at SoFi Stadium next March.
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‘A Vast Landgrab’: ICMP Weighs-In on Big AI’s Australian Copyright Battleground (EXCLUSIVE)
"We need to refuse OpenAI, Anthropic and Big Tech’s asks and instead focus on enforcement," Phelan explains.
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Texas’ New Attorney General Nathan Johnson Is a Former ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Composer
Johnson composed the musical scores for 67 episodes and five movies.
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The $1.4 Billion ‘No-Brainer’ Opportunity The Music Industry Is Missing
Soundtrack, the music streamer used by restaurants and retailers globally, estimates billions are lost in revenue every year in the U.S. from businesses that u…
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Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
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Judge Torn on Lil Durk Bail Question After Murder-for-Hire Verdict: ‘A Question of Psychology’
The rapper's lawyers want him out of jail ahead of a second racketeering trial. Prosecutors say he'll flee.
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50 Cent Jokingly Sends Diddy a Happy Birthday Message With Jail Photo: ‘Wishing You Many More LOL’
50's petty is unmatched.
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Jimmy Kimmel Takes Dig at Trump With Nicki Minaj Joke: ‘The Only A– on Trump’s Mind Tonight Is the One That Got Handed to Him’
The late-night host continues to spar with Trump by rubbing the president's nose in last night's historic midterm losses.
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Watch Druski Get Down to This Viral Latin Hit With Marcello Hernandez Ahead of ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut
The boundary-pushing comedian also suggested that this will be the "last-ever" episode of the series.
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Warner Records Nashville Lays Off Five, Including EVP of Marketing Victoria Mason
Others affected include senior vp of publicity Fount Lynch and vp of radio Anna Cage.
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SM Entertainment Reports Revenue Decline On Lower Music Sales, Concert Revenue
The K-pop label said it had fewer major releases in the quarter "as our major artists focused on expanding their overseas activities."
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Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown for Nov. 7, 2026 | Billboard Latin
Fuerza Regida, Carín León, Karol G, and Omar Courtz rise in the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs. Narrator: Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 fo…
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With God on Their Side: Bob Dylan & Pope Leo XIV Commune at the Vatican
The musician is set to play a show at the Palazzo dello Sport in Rome.
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Sonesta International Hotels Brings Exclusive Access to Billboard Latin Week
Sonesta Travel Pass members had their En Vivo experience taken to the next level
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The Tony Awards Renew With CBS Ahead of 80th Anniversary
The 80th Annual Tony Awards will broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, June 13, 2027.
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Cynthia Erivo Joins Snoop Dogg Biopic As This Key Character In Tupac Shakur’s Life
The Oscar nominee has added yet another film to her 2027 slate.
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Here’s How the Midterm Elections Blue Wave Could Impact Music Policy in D.C.
With control of both the House and the Senate, Democrats will likely open new congressional investigations into the music industry — specifically, the live sec…
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Here’s How to Shop New Blink Smart Home Security Cameras Online at Best Buy
In 2026, Blink has a new collection of indoor and outdoor cameras with prices starting at $49.99.
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Q3 Music Earnings Roundup: Here’s What Every Company Made (Updating)
A rundown of publicly traded companies’ results for the quarter ending Sept. 30, from Spotify to Universal Music Group and more.
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BTS ‘Swim’ Copyright Lawsuit Dropped by Accusers Just Months After They Sued Over Hit Song
The case claimed the song, which reached No. 1 on the Hot 100, was "copied in very large part" from an unpublished demo.
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John Cena Returns to WWE: Here’s How to Watch ‘WWE NXT’ Online
The former-pro wrestler is set to make a special guest appearance on NXT. There are a number of ways to stream the weekly WWE TV event.
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Harry Styles Helps Madison Square Garden Entertainment Revenue Surge 37%
It's a sign of how good the times are for MSGE when its CEO calls Harry Styles' sold-out residency "an additional positive" for the company's financial results.
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Hitsujibungaku, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu & Otoboke Beaver to Play Japanese Music Showcase matsuri ’26 in London
matsuri debuted in Los Angeles in March 2025 and the London show is its second edition and its first in Europe.
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M!LK Earns Second Japan Hot 100 No. 1 With ‘That’s! Chojo’ as Vaundy’s ‘Shiwaawase’ Reaches Top 3
EBiDAN’s “Yes! Tokyo” climbs 4-2.
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Tinashe Sends Message to Republican Fans During 2026 Midterm Elections: ‘Y’all Can Go’
The singer implored fans to hit the polls.
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BAND-MAID on the ‘Playfulness’ of ‘SPIN,’ The ‘BEYBLADE X Bey Kingdom Arc’ Ending Theme: Interview
The five members of the band chatted with Billboard Japan about the title track “SPIN.”
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SharkNinja Brings Beauty & Innovation to Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 | Billboard
This is sponsored content. SharkNinja brought beauty, style and a touch of glam to Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 in Miami. From hair styling and glow-ups to…
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Elton John’s First Song to Enter YouTube Billions Club Might Surprise You
The 1989 video stars supermodel Yasmeen Ghauri and singer Chris Isaak.
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Sombr Jokes He’s ‘Really Tough’ After Chipping His Tooth in a Not-So-Hardcore Way on Stage
Sombr might be singing with a lisp for a little while. While playing a concert at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday (Nov. 3), the musician chipped his t…
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Cardi B Reveals First Photos of Her Son With Stefon Diggs — and His Uncommon Name — as Baby Boy Turns 1
"It feels like I’ve had you at my side forever," the rapper wrote to her youngest child.
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From Billboard Charts to Congress: Musician Bobby Pulido Wins Historic South Texas Race for Democrats
The Tejano superstar defeated Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in Congressional District 15.
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Nicki Minaj Makes Election Day Appearance at New Hampshire Polling Site
The rapper has continued to be a staunch fan of President Trump and an ally to the Republican Party.
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Cher Hits Michael Douglas With Kindness After Actor’s ‘Moonstruck’ Oscar Diss
Last week, the 82-year-old acting legend took a swipe at Cher's Best Actress win over his Fatal Attraction castmate Glenn Close.
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Renee Spearman, Montell Jordan & Kim Burrell Top Gospel Airplay With ‘You Chose Me’
The collab brings Jordan, the voice behind 1995’s “This Is How We Do It,” to No. 1 on the gospel ranking for the first time.
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25 Biggest Concert Residencies of All Time
From Celine and Cher to Elton and Bruno Mars, these are the highest grossing residencies in Billboard Boxscore history.
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Yung Miami Says ‘Spend Dat’ Success Gave Her ‘Anxiety’ Ahead of ‘Watch Dis’ Debut: ‘Made Me Go Back & Hone In’
The album debuted at No. 138 on the Billboard 200.
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Yung Miami on ‘Spend Dat,’ Her New Album & Bringing the Party on Tour | Billboard News
Yung Miami talks about the success of “Spend Dat,” how the hit shaped her new album, and the collaborations she brought together, including Summer Walker, Brys…
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‘Chucky’ Creator Taunts Nicki Minaj After Rapper Posts AI Photo of Doll Wearing ‘Vote Red’ Badge
Nicki Minaj may think that she and Chucky are friends ’til the end, but the creator of the iconic horror movie character begs to differ.
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The Chicks Celebrate Democrats’ Historic ‘Blunami’ Midterm Election Victory With Two-Word Message to President: ‘F–k Trump’
The country trio could not have been more excited to see Republicans suffer massive losses on Tuesday night (Nov. 3) during their show in Los Angeles.
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Inside the Business of Boy Bands — From One Direction to BTS
On the latest episode of On the Record, Billboard's Jason Lipshutz joins the podcast to talk about his new book on One Direction and what makes boy bands a sin…
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Josiah Queen’s ‘Damascus Road’ Debuts at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums
The singer-songwriter’s third leader marks his biggest week by equivalent album units.
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How Gram Parsons Tribute Starring Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello & The Black Crowes Came Together
The Troubadour benefit comes three days before Parsons is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Juanes Marks 25 Years in Music With First Greatest Hits Album ’25 Aniversario’: Here’s the Tracklist & Release Date
The album arrives sooner than you'd expect.
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The Cure’s Robert Smith Teases 2027 Tour Dates Will Be ‘Bursting With New Songs’
The veteran band has not yet announced any shows next year.
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The Business Behind One Direction, BTS & The World’s Biggest Boy Bands | Billboard On The Record
Boy bands may be built on fandom, but behind the music is a business that shapes everything from how groups are formed to how they make money. On this week’s e…
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Hailey Bieber Details Emotional Rollercoaster of PMDD Diagnosis After Son Jack Blues’ Birth: ‘Just a Really Intense and Special Journey’
The model and Rhode founder has talked before about the difficulty of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome.
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Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas & Magnus Ferrell Christmas Covers (Plus a JYT Original) Adorn Starbucks’ First Holiday Album in More Than a Decade
Coco Jones, TRÍADA & The Womack Sisters are also featured on Holiday Blend , which arrives today on streaming services & coffeehouse playlists.
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Ozzfest 2027 Begins Countdown to … Something
The returning metal fest appears to be gearing up for a major announcement this week.
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‘Dreams Do Come True’: Celebrities React as Democrats Sweep to Power In 2026 Midterm Election
Artists and actors everywhere joined the party, posting thoughts and outright joy on the historic Dems victory. And, for the Conservatives, a demoralizing defe…
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‘Beds Are Burning,’ ‘Friday on My Mind’ Among First Songs Inducted Into Australia’s National Songbook
An initiative of APRA AMCOS and NFSA, the project preserves “the songs that have helped shape Australia’s cultural identity.”
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‘Beds Are Burning,’ ‘Friday on My Mind’ Among First Songs Inducted Into Australia’s National Songbook
An initiative of APRA AMCOS and NFSA, the project preserves “the songs that have helped shape Australia’s cultural identity.”
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Robbie Williams Brings the Feels for 2026 Melbourne Cup Headline Performance
The British pop star performed a mini-set for the almost-100,000 sports fans gathered at this race that stops a nation.
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Australian Consumer Advocacy Group Blasts Ticketing Giants for ‘Fleecing Fans’
Reps for Ticketmaster and Ticketek have responded.
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CISAC Reports Record Global Creator Royalties, Warns of ‘Largest Test’ From AI
Digital is now the largest generator of publishing royalties, accounting for 45.6% of the total.
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KATSEYE Postpones Detroit Concert Due to Illness
“Unfortunately, Megan is unwell and unable to perform tonight, and we want to make sure she has time she needs to rest and recover," the group confirms.
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Barbie’s Diwali Doll Is Back in Stock for the Festival of Lights: Here’s Where to Find It Online
The official Diwali Barbie was first released in 2024 in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre.
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Diana Ross Sets One-Off Australia Concert
The Queen of Motown will headline the Sydney Summertime concert series next March for an exclusive, one-night-only concert.
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Eminem’s ‘Not Afraid’ Featured in Abdul El-Sayed’s Election Day Campaign
Also: Common performed at the Michigan Senate candidate's last rally before voters made their pick on Tuesday (Nov. 3).
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Sony PlayStation 5: Here’s Where to Shop the Gaming Console Before ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Drops Online
GTA 6 drops on Nov. 19, but it's not too late to pick up a PS5 to play the new video game.
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JISOO Announces ‘Sun Showers,’ New Song for ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’
The BLACKPINK singer has co-writing credit on the new tune, which will be featured in the film and its upcoming trailer.
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My Chemical Romance Leads ‘Parade’ of Reissues Marching Onto Billboard 200 Albums Chart
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast , Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at re-released albums from Beyoncé, The Beatles, Mac Miller & more.
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23 Best Christmas Gifts for Teens, From TikTok-Approved Finds to Pop Culture Favorites
Shopping for the hardest-to-please age group just got easier with these TikTok favorites, cool gadgets and pop culture must-haves.
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The Lettermen’s Tony Butala Dies at 87
Butala, whose "true joy was entertaining and sharing his music," co-founded the 1960s vocal act known for popular recordings of "The Way You Look Tonight" and…
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George Benson Feted by Wyclef Jean & More at Jazz Foundation Fundraiser: ‘Just One Way to Give Back’
Patrice Rushen was also among the honorees, while guests included Herb Alpert and legendary songwriter Mike Stoller.
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Karol G Sweeps Latin Airplay’s Top 3 With ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ Tracks
“Thank you to everyone who listens to these songs, makes them their own, and takes them to places we sometimes never even imagined.”
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Suno Says Jason Isbell Lawsuit Over Artist ‘Identities’ Must Be Dismissed: ‘Nothing Unlawful About That’
The AI music company has filed its first major response to the novel lawsuit, which accuses it of violating musicians' likeness rights.
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Steve Ellis, Love Affair Singer, Dies at 76
The singer was best known for British pop-rock band's hit cover of "Everlasting Love."
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Mastodon Fights Lawsuit From Late Guitarist Brent Hinds’ Estate: ‘The Truth Will Be Addressed in Due Course’
“Honoring Hinds’s legacy does not require rewriting the agreements governing his business interests,” write attorneys for the heavy metal band in a new court f…
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Warner Music Buys Back Part of German Distributor Zebralution, Expanding Reach in Europe
The pioneering digital distributor of music and audiobooks was sold by WMG in 2017 but now returns with enhanced resources.
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Bruce Springsteen Urges Officials to Protect the Vote on Election Day: ‘Our Vote Is Our Voice’
"You have a solemn duty to ensure that our votes are securely counted," he said in a video message.
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Notorious B.I.G. Estate Ruling, My Chemical Romance Case, Drake Lawsuit & More Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a ruling on Biggie's estate, a battle over cheerleader uniforms, a quick end to a case against Drake and much more.
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Anderson .Paak & Cordae’s ‘Heavy Is the Crown’ Reigns on Top Rap Albums Chart
Both artists lead the list for the first time with a third visit to the ranking.
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Usher Previews Sultry Remix of Drake & Loe Shimmy’s ‘I’m Spent’: ‘Got So Many Hits I Damn Near Almost Forget’
The HABIBTI hit peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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My Chemical Romance, Michael Jackson & More: Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts
All of Billboard ’s charts update each Tuesday.
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Country Artists Who Have Been Voted Kennedy Center Honors (Full List)
This will mark the first time in the history of the Honors program that country artists have been recognized in back-to-back years.
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Watch Ariana Grande Crash an Interview With Her ‘Focker-in-Law’ Castmates
Costar Skyler Gisondo praised the pop star as "effortlessly funny and charming."
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Michigan ‘Let’s Go Blue’ Composers Settle Lawsuit Over ‘College Football’ Video Game Synch
The now-resolved dispute questioned whether music publishers had the right to license the iconic marching band fight song to Electronic Arts.
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Ariana Grande Gives Another Peek at Her New Bob & Shares PDA Moments With Ricky Alvarez
The singer debuted her fresh hairstyle in late October.
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‘Something To Lose’: Behind Stella Lefty’s Winning Duet With Vincent Mason: ‘I’m So Grateful That We’re Doing This Together’
Billboard's Makin' Tracks highlights the recording and writing behind "Something to Lose."
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Signed: Chris Young Joins UTA Roster; Rock Icon Lita Ford Finds New Frontiers
Other recent signings include Wiz Khalifa, Hawthorne Heights, X Ambassadors and ex-Little Mix member Perrie Edwards.
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Maren Morris Wants to Start a Film Club For Iconic Movies She’s Never Seen After Finally Watching This Absolute Holiday Classic
It took her 28 years to find out what happened when Kevin got left behind by his family at the holidays.
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Fontaines D.C. Earns Its First Radio Chart No. 1 With ‘Marianne’
The single from Dopamine Chamber tops Adult Alternative Airplay.
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Fans Choose Grupo Cañaveral & Olivia Wald’s ‘La Rosita de mi Boca’ as Best New Latin Music of the Week
The collab earned more than 50 percent of the vote in the latest Billboard New Music Latin poll.
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Little Mix’s Jade Earns Her First Solo Hot 100 Hit With ‘Angel of My Dreams’
The singer becomes the first member of the group to hit the chart solo.
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Hilary Duff Takes Us Out and Laughs About Her ‘Spicy’ BFF Nights, Road Nerves & Finally Putting ‘The Math’ in Her Set
The singer visits one of her favorite neighborhood haunts to review her huge 2026 and run through some highlights.
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Sabrina Carpenter Channels Stevie Nicks & This ‘Hairspray’ Character in Dual Halloween Looks
"Bev and a boy that’s fruity," the singer wrote under photos of her getups.
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Paris Jackson Wants $600M From Michael’s Estate Put in Family Trust, Rips Executor’s ‘Iron Grip’
Michael Jackson's daughter has been battling with executor John Branca for more than a year over the attorney's continued control of her father's massive estat…
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Nsqk Undergoes Metamorphosis with New Album ‘Mosca,’ Transforming the ‘Fear of Not Meeting Expectations’
The Mexican musician will arrive at the GNP Seguros Stadium — and other venues in Mexico and the U.S. — in 2027.
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Hilary Duff Talks Lucky Me Tour, Pre-Show Rituals & ‘With Love’ Dance Redemption | Takes Us Out
Hilary Duff joins Billboard’s Takes Us Out at Loose Cannon to talk the Lucky Me Tour, setlist surprises, and finally reclaiming the iconic “With Love” dance. F…
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Tame Impala & JENNIE’s ‘Dracula’ Enters the Halloween Canon With Best Streaming Day Yet
The 2026 Hot 100 top five hit received an Oct. 31 bump of rare size for a relatively new song.
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Cardi B Defends Her Success, Addresses Light-Skin Privilege: ‘Colorism Is Real’
"My skin tone is not solely the reason for my success,” the rapper wrote in response to podcaster Damona “Mona” Love.
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Offset Reveals New Release Date for Upcoming Album ‘GMFU’: ‘For Too Long I Let People Speak on My Name’
The project was originally slated to arrive in October.
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Supercharged’ AI Bots Are Disrupting the Ticketing Market. The Industry Is Desperate for a Solution
RAYE and Sam Fender have both had ticket sales disrupted in recent weeks.
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BTS Plans to Add More ARIRANG Tour Dates & Work on New Music & Solo Projects in 2027
HYBE shared the news while going over its record quarterly earnings.
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Wisin Signs Global Distribution Agreement With Sony Music Latin for Upcoming Releases
The Puerto Rican star will continue releasing music under La Base Music Group, his own label.
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Extends Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Soundtracks Chart: Full List
The K-pop megahit has had a "Golden" chart run.
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BTS’ Comeback Drives HYBE’s Quarterly Earnings to All-Time Highs
KATSEYE also contributed to this quarter’s revenue with their WILD EP.
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What’s at Stake in the Dismissal of Wixen’s Lawsuit Against Meta — And Why It Refiled Its Complaint (Guest Column)
Meta will soon have to face the only question that matters: whether it can use songwriters' work without paying for it.
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Nicole Taylor of Triplet Country Act Taylor Red Dies at 35 of Breast Cancer: ‘We Honestly Though She’d Be Healed Here on Earth’
The Americana country group's lead singer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2022.
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Jack Harlow Preps Second Release of 2026 With ‘Sweet Action II’ EP
The seven-song mini-album will drop six years after the original Sweet Action EP.
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The Criterion Collection Unveils ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Edition: Here’s Where to Shop the 4K Blu-ray & DVD Online
The new edition marks the first time the hit animated film has been available to watch outside of Netflix — save for a brief theatrical run.
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U.S.-Based Japanese Music Company Nebula17 Expands Team & Roster: ‘J-Pop Feels Ready for Its Moment’
The L.A.-based company was founded by former Avex USA CEO Naoki Osada, who says he's seeing major "momentum" for J-pop in the U.S.
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Billboard Launching ‘Up & Coming’ Music Podcast With SickBird Productions
The new video podcast, hosted by Billboard staff writer Kyle Denis, will treat listeners to conversations with music's hottest breakthrough acts across genres.
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Stand Atlantic’s Bonnie Fraser Wants to Bring Imperfection Back to Rock
“Everything is just perfect; it's too perfect now,” Fraser said of modern rock production.
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Heads Up! Olivia Rodrigo Drops Playful Preview of ‘Take Me Home (4 Christmas)’ Video Starring Cynthia Nixon and SNL’s Ben Marshall
The singer's first-ever holiday release is due out at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday (Nov. 5).
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Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Provides Update on Medical Emergency That Postponed Euro Tour: ‘I Was Hoping That I Would Get the All Clear’
The "Smoke on the Water" band was forced to hit pause on the rest of their 2026 U.K./European dates due to the singer's condition.
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Mick Jagger Gives His Verdict on Sam Fender’s Rolling Stones Cover For TV Spot
Fender has taken on the 1969 track "You Can't Always Get What You Want" for the John Lewis advert.