Kay Flock Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
The Bronx rapper had been found guilty of attempted murder and racketeering charges in March
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Nine Inch Nails, Miley Cyrus Shortlisted for 2026 Oscars
Daniel Lopatin is here too
Donna Summer Joins the Songwriters Hall of Fame
A posthumous induction for a songwriter "who changed
Dionne Warwick Is Getting Sued by Her Own Royalty Collectors
Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation claims Warwick owes them “hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars” in royalties
Joe Ely, Staple of Texas’ 1970s Progressive Country Scene, Dies at 78
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter played in the Flatlanders and Los Super Seven, and hopped on songs by the Clash, Uncle Tupelo, and the Chieftans
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” Is Now the Longest-Running No. 1 Song in History
Mariah Carey’s holiday classic achieved a record-breaking 20th week at the top
Rosalía Tries Her Hand at Fencing and Ice Skating in “La Perla” Video
Here is what happens when you give Rosalía a sword, an ice rink, a cigarette, a Lamborghini, and two dogs
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Ice Spice, Leif and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Bill Callahan’s New Video Is a Charming Homage to New York City
“Lonely City,” the latest song from My Days of 58, comes with a montage video shot by street photographer Daniel Arnold
Joseph Byrd, United States of America Bandleader, Dies at 87
The experimental composer brought electronic sound and radical ideas into the psych-rock genre
Watch Lily Allen Perform “Sleepwalking,” Bring Out Dakota Johnson for “Madeline” on Saturday Night Live
The British pop star appeared as herself in a sketch themed around the title track from her new album, West End Girl
Alabama Shakes Set Spring 2026 Tour Dates
Brittany Howard and the band extend their return to the stage
Lily Allen Has ‘Definitely’ Had Conversations About Turning ‘West End Girl’ Album Into Play on London’s West End: ‘It’s Very Exciting’
The singer also talked about her upcoming sold-out tour in support of her fifth studio album.
Taylor Swift Calls Travis Kelce ‘Love of My Life,’ Reveals ‘Magical’ Relationship With Stevie Nicks on ‘Late Show’
On Wednesday night (Dec. 10), the singer told Stephen Colbert that getting engaged and getting the rights to her music back are two things she's "so grateful" for.
Where We’re Doing Christmas: Billboard Crossword (Dec. 10, 2025)
Play 'Where We're Doing Christmas,' the Billboard daily crossword for Wednesday (Dec. 10, 2025).
Universal Music U.K. Promotes Rebecca Allen to Chief Artist and Strategy Officer
Allen will continue to lead the U.K.'s Audience & Media Strategy in the role.
The Battle Over Radio Pay: SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe Breaks It Down | Billboard On the Record
The U.S. is the only major music market where artists don’t get paid when their songs are played on FM/AM radio, but why? Michael Huppe, CEO of SoundExchange, breaks down the century-old laws that shaped American radio, and what SoundExchange is doing to push for artists to get paid on radio through efforts such as […]
Therapy, Meds and Visits to the Beach: Comeback Kid Lewis Capaldi Talks Lifestyle Changes
“I was nervous, but I wasn’t anxious. I’ve changed how I see things in my head,” he says of his Glastonbury 2025 performance.
Universal Music Group Opens UMusic Shops In New York, London
The music major this week announces two new UMusic Shop locations, expanding on previous launches in Madrid and Tokyo.
Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ May Become a Play in London’s West End
"I'm definitely having some conversations with people about it," the British singer confirmed on The Tonight Show