Mr. Eazi Will Fund New Class of Rising Artists Through emPawa30
The Nigerian singer announced the 30 artists who will take part in the second edition of his talent incubator program emPawa Africa on Wednesday. Each artist will receive a $10,000
Lady Gaga's New Album: Here's Everything We Know About LG6
“Stupid Love,” the lead single from ’s upcoming sixth full-length album, is dropping on Friday, February 28th at midnight ET, the star announced social media &mda
David Roback, Mazzy Star Co-Founder, Dead at 61
David Roback, co-founder of the widely celebrated alt-rock group Mazzy Star, died Monday, a representative for the band confirmed. A cause of death was not revealed. Roback was 61.
Alex Jayne reflects on past relationships on "90s Dream" [Video Exclusive] –
Swaddled in a warmth that only great pop artists can create, Alex Jayne unearths a feeling of nostalgia in her latest single “90s Dream”. Underscored with delicate guit
Lil Yachty's Music Is Interesting Again
I didn’t expect to still be listening to Lil Yachty in 2020. In fairness, it has less to do with him than me: too much of my early career as a music writer was consumed defen
Rylo Rodriguez Is a Rapper Remaking R&B in His Own Image
Mariah Carey. Tamia. Ruth B. Leon Bridges… And, now, Rylo Rodriguez. For the last year, in a small but substantial corner of YouTube, a Mobile, Alabama rapper has furiously s
BTS Ambitiously Show off Their Pop Mastery On 'Map of the Soul: 7'
Nothing like BTS has ever happened before. The K-pop kings have taken the sound of Seoul to the top of the U.S. charts, without making any of the usual compromises—no crossov
RS Charts: Justin Bieber's 'Changes' Debuts at Number One
’s Changes debuted at Number One in a busy week on the latest Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums chart. Bieber’s new full-length, his first since 2015, amassed more than 125,
The Stooges Prep 50th Anniversary 'Fun House' Box Set
will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fun House with a massive box set, out July 17th on Rhino. All seven tracks of Fun House, released in July 1970 and produced by ex-Kingsmen Do
Russia Isn't Dividing Us — Our Leaders Are
The latest act in the comedy began Friday, just before voting opened in the Nevada Democratic caucus. The Washington Post ran a story — sourced, I’m not joking, to &ldq
Black History Inspirations: Melody Thornton’s Playlist Focuses on Empowerment
Last year, as part of Billboard's Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard's
Daniela Spalla loses herself during a series of “Copy Paste” –
Argentine artist Daniela Spalla returns with an isolated display of unreciprocated love on her latest video and track “Copy Paste.” The Adán Jodorowsky production somb
Ariana Grande Sings With Jim Carrey, Catherine Keener on 'Kidding'
Ariana Grande makes a pixie-dusted cameo appearance on a new episode of Kidding, the Showtime series that stars Jim Carrey as a children’s series host in the midst of persona
Is Bernie Sanders Unstoppable After Dominating the Nevada Caucuses?
is feeling the Bern. Fresh off popular-vote wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, has again racked up an early-state victory, this time in the Silver State. On the strength of support fr
Pusha T Pulls Jadakiss Song 'Hunting Season' From Streaming After Pop Smoke's Death
has pulled his recent collaboration “Hunting Season” from streaming services following the shooting death of rising rapper Pop Smoke. The track, from Jadakiss’ up
Gretchen Peters Details Mickey Newbury Tribute Album
Songwriter Gretchen Peters, whose formidable catalog includes Martina McBride’s “Independence Day,” pays homage to one of her songwriting heroes with the forthcom
Morrissey Takes on the Slings and Arrows in 'Knockabout World'
croons some kindly encouragement in his new song, “Knockabout World,” from his upcoming album, I Am Not a Dog on a Chain, out March 20th BMG. The song opens with a punc