Culture & Society
Mike D Achieves Solo Billboard Chart Debut with ‘Thank You’
The set is his first solo release and the first by a member of Beastie Boys since Adam “MCA” Yauch’s death in 2012.
Madonna and T-Swift Lead MTV VMA 2026 Nominations
Madonna is up for 11, T-Swift for nine (and Geese for one)
Mike D Makes Solo Billboard Chart Debut With New Album ‘Thank You’
The set is his first solo release and the first by a member of Beastie Boys since Adam “MCA” Yauch’s death in 2012.
How Lantern House Is Challenging the One-Night Promoter Model
A promoter can book an artist, sell the date, run the room, post the photographs, and close the accounts. Once the lights come up, though, the developing artist may leave with little that can support the next booking. Photographs and phone clips document the date, yet most of its attention disappear
DaBaby Defends Restaurant Prices
The "Pop Dat Thang" rapper opened No Knife Chicken & Waffles in Charlotte, N.C., earlier in September.
MusiCares Person of the Year Honorees Announced
U2 will be the fourth band to receive the honor, following Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith and Grateful Dead.
Women’s Country Chart Rebound
In this week's Country Update lead story, Billboard reflects on Dolly Parton's legacy and how she paved the way for women in country music on the charts.
MTV VMAs 2026 Nominee List Revealed
Madonna is up for 11, T-Swift for nine (and Geese for one)
Women’s Country Chart Rebound: How It Reflects The Genre’s Past, And Maybe Our Future
In this week's Country Update lead story, Billboard reflects on Dolly Parton's legacy and how she paved the way for women in country music on the charts.
Here Are All the MusiCares Person of the Year Honorees
U2 will be the fourth band to receive the honor, following Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith and Grateful Dead.
DaBaby Claps Back at Critics of His New Restaurant’s Prices: ‘Waffle House Has Something for You’
The "Pop Dat Thang" rapper opened No Knife Chicken & Waffles in Charlotte, N.C., earlier in September.
U2 Named MusiCares Persons of the Year for 2027
The recognition comes 24 years after Bono was honored as an individual.
Stella Parton Discusses Dolly Parton's Final Days
Stella Parton sat down with Gayle King to talk about Dolly's final days and her legacy.
Snoop Dogg to Host 2026 MTV VMAs
"To come back now and host the VMAs, all these years later, that’s a full-circle moment for me," Snoop said in a statement.
Dolly Parton’s Sister Reveals Late Country Icon Last Request, Reason Why She Thinks Singer Got Sick: ‘She Was Definitely Prepared’
Stella Parton sat down with Gayle King to talk about Dolly's final days and her legacy.
MPs Express Concern Over Brexit Touring Barriers
Earlier this year the UK Parliament’s culture committee published a report on issues British artists face touring Europe post-Brexit. The government has now responded, insisting it wants “tangible pro
Paerish Releases New Single and Announces Album
Parisian four-piece Paerish make shoegazy, melodic alt-emo with a deep obsession with film and pop culture. New single ‘Vapor Cloud’ is riff-heavy and comes with a nocturnal, anime-inspired drift vide
August 2026's Biggest Pop Stars
This Who Won the Month episode of the 'Greatest Pop Stars' podcast looks at the big names who closed out summer 2026 the strongest.
U2 to Be Honored as 2027 MusiCares Persons of the Year
The recognition comes 24 years after Bono was honored as an individual.
Olivia Rodrigo, Karol G & Stella Lefty: Which Pop Stars Won August 2026? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast
This Who Won the Month episode of the 'Greatest Pop Stars' podcast looks at the big names who closed out summer 2026 the strongest.