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Jason Aldean on Crafting His Tribute to Ronnie Milsap

Billboard looks at the writing and recording behind Jason Aldean's "Anytime Soon."

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In Canada: How Blue Rodeo’s ‘Hasn’t Hit Me Yet’ Became a ‘Rallying Call’ After Trump’s Lake Ontario Renaming Order

Also up north this week: The announcement of two high-profile executive departures.

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Diiv’s New “Kid” Video Is Filmed by Zachary Cole Smith’s Kid

Jaxon Whittington directed the ZIRP! visual but handed the camera to toddler Roy and his friend Julian

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50 Cent Recalls Angering Jay-Z During 2003 Commercial Shoot: ‘Jay Still Owes Me a Favor’

"Jay got so mad," 50 wrote on social media.

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In Canada: How Blue Rodeo’s ‘Hasn’t Hit Me Yet’ Became a ‘Rallying Call’ After Trump’s Lake Ontario Renaming Order

Also up north this week: The announcement of two high-profile executive departures.

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How Alliance Entertainment Is Helping Drive the Physical Music Boom

“The CD growth has been insane the last couple years,” says Alliance Entertainment CEO Jeff Walker. “This is not going to stop, it is just ramping up now.”

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How Alliance Entertainment Is Helping Drive the Physical Music Boom

“The CD growth has been insane the last couple years,” says Alliance Entertainment CEO Jeff Walker. “This is not going to stop, it is just ramping up now.”

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Squeeze Cancel Virginia Show Following On-Site Death

The show at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va. was waved off after a worker was crushed by a tour bus.

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Predicting the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Video Vanguard Honoree

The MTV Video Music Awards will give out the lifetime achievement award on Sept. 27.

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No Words, Pure Expression: Maluma Rejoices Over His New Beyoncé Collab Sampling Celia Cruz

The Colombian star is featured on Queen Bey's deluxe version of B’Day with "Cuerpo (Tumbao)."

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Who Could Be the Video Vanguard Recipient at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards? Our Nine Best Guesses

The MTV Video Music Awards will give out the lifetime achievement award on Sept. 27.

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Hayley Williams Kicks Off Solo Tour

The first night of Williams' fall US tour featured live debuts, a Nina Simone cover, and plenty of songs from Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. Hayley Williams Kicks Off “The Hayley Williams Show” in

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Violet Grohl Covers The Cure's "High"

Grohl also described "High" as one of her favorite Cure songs: "I love the childlike joy of the lyrics... it's such a cute love song," she said. Violet Grohl Performs Stripped-Down Cover of The Cure’s

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BLACKPINK's LISA Discusses Secrecy in Relationships

"I didn’t want my dating to be the thing that hurts BLACKPINK's popularity," the star explains in her new documentary.

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“We understand not everyone will agree on every decision made regarding Prince music”: Prince’s estate clarifies that a newly-released song does feature overdubs, as fans complain of a lack of transparency

A representative previously said that "nothing was added, nothing was edited”

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Violet Grohl Performs Stripped-Down Cover of The Cure’s “High” for Like a Version: Watch

Grohl also described "High" as one of her favorite Cure songs: "I love the childlike joy of the lyrics... it's such a cute love song," she said. Violet Grohl Performs Stripped-Down Cover of The Cure’s “High” for Like a Version: Watch Paolo Ragusa

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Hayley Williams Kicks Off “The Hayley Williams Show” in West Palm Beach: Setlist + Videos

The first night of Williams' fall US tour featured live debuts, a Nina Simone cover, and plenty of songs from Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. Hayley Williams Kicks Off “The Hayley Williams Show” in West Palm Beach: Setlist + Videos Paolo Ragusa

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Ed Sheeran Owns the Batman & Robin Nipple Suits, Rufio’s Sword from Hook, and More Movie Props

Pop star also has a knife from Goodfellas and the original Jumanji board game. Ed Sheeran Owns the Batman & Robin Nipple Suits, Rufio’s Sword from Hook, and More Movie Props Ben Kaye

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LISA Says BLACKPINK Has to ‘Hide When We’re Dating’ & Recalls Having Secret Relationships

"I didn’t want my dating to be the thing that hurts BLACKPINK's popularity," the star explains in her new documentary.

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Maluma Features on Beyoncé's 'B’Day' Deluxe Edition

The Colombian singer appears on “Cuerpo (Tumbao)” from Beyoncé’s B’Day (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition). Maluma Reacts to Beyoncé Collaboration on B’Day Deluxe Edition: “What a F*cking Flex” Pedro Ca