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Billboard announces commitment to creating transparency around the use of AI in music, including identifying songs on its charts that use AI.​Billboard announces commitment to creating transparency around the use of AI in music, including identifying songs on its charts that use AI.   Read More

Reggie Watts was dropped from his slots at festivals and a podcast intro following a report about his allegedly disturbing behavior in relationships.​Reggie Watts was dropped from his slots at festivals and a podcast intro following a report about his allegedly disturbing behavior in relationships.   Read More

Cloud Nine president Takuya Chigira spoke about the structural challenges facing Japan's music industry in this interview with Billboard Japan.​Cloud Nine president Takuya Chigira spoke about the structural challenges facing Japan's music industry in this interview with Billboard Japan.   Read More

Stella Lefty's 2027 Long Way Home Tour Dates have been announced — and yes, she's playing a show in Boston.​Stella Lefty's 2027 Long Way Home Tour Dates have been announced — and yes, she's playing a show in Boston.   Read More

BLACKPINK's LISA and JISOO's new solo projects were announced hours apart. See the release dates, titles and more details.​BLACKPINK's LISA and JISOO's new solo projects were announced hours apart. See the release dates, titles and more details.   Read More

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are sharing their thoughts on AI’s growing role in music.​Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are sharing their thoughts on AI’s growing role in music.   Read More

Olivia Rodrigo surprise-released “Serena Joy” as a limited-edition CD at an indie record shop near her Daisy Chain Fields festival.​Olivia Rodrigo surprise-released “Serena Joy” as a limited-edition CD at an indie record shop near her Daisy Chain Fields festival.   Read More

Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen hits including “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” has died at 87.​Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen hits including “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” has died at 87.   Read More

BigXthaPlug was arrested again in Texas on Friday (Aug. 21), this time on drug and gun charges.​BigXthaPlug was arrested again in Texas on Friday (Aug. 21), this time on drug and gun charges.   Read More

The three Japanese artists who graced the stage for the U.K.'s City Pop Waves were Masayoshi Takanaka, Junko Yagami and Himiko Kikuchi.​The three Japanese artists who graced the stage for the U.K.'s City Pop Waves were Masayoshi Takanaka, Junko Yagami and Himiko Kikuchi.   Read More