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Maluma Opens the Doors to Life in Medellín: ‘Loco X Volver,’ His Baby on the Way & More | Billboard Presents

From Medellín, Colombia, Maluma invites Billboard on a personal horseback ride, during which he opens up like never before. In this exclusive interview, he shares details about the upcoming arrival of his son, his new music, Loco X Volver, his mental health and other personal topics that define this

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John Summit Discusses Label, Finances, and Tour Plans

On Billboard On the Record, John Summit talks about building his sought-after label Experts Only, expanding his events internationally and the increasing arms race of dance music visuals.

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John Summit Talks Building His Label, Losing $1M at MSG and Planning His Upcoming Arena Tour

On Billboard On the Record, John Summit talks about building his sought-after label Experts Only, expanding his events internationally and the increasing arms race of dance music visuals.

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Drake Celebrates Numerous Chart Achievements

It's a celebratory and record-breaking week for Drizzy following ICEMAN's arrival.

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Stella Lefty's 'Is This Heaven?' Enters Top Country Albums Chart

She tells Billboard it’s “an indescribable feeling” to chart near names like Ella Langley.

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Forrest Frank's 'Jesus Is Alive!' Reaches No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs

The track extends his Christian chart momentum after fans and artists rallied around its open-verse challenge.

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Forrest Frank Earns His Second No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs With ‘Jesus Is Alive!’

The track extends his Christian chart momentum after fans and artists rallied around its open-verse challenge.

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Stella Lefty’s ‘Is This Heaven?’ Debuts in Top Country Albums Top 10, Boosted by ‘Boston’

She tells Billboard it’s “an indescribable feeling” to chart near names like Ella Langley.

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Julie Swidler, Sony Music’s EVP Business Affairs and General Counsel, to leave company after 18 years

Swidler has held the role of EVP, Business Affairs and General Counsel at Sony Music, since 2008 Source

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Paris Jackson doesn’t want her love for father to seem “performative”: “I had a personal relationship, not a parasocial relationship”

She told Jack Osbourne that she was "in a very beautiful spot" with her late father, adding: "I love that, and it's no one's business"

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Savage X Fenty Faces Lawsuit Over Tariff Surcharges

The star's brand is the latest company to face a wave of refund lawsuits after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs.

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Grupo Frontera Launches Its Own Record Label to ‘Represent All Artists From the Border’

The group will release its new EP, Con Dolor, under the indie label on Thursday (May 28).

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Julie Swidler, Sony Music Exec VP of Business Affairs and General Counsel, to Leave End of June

Her departure has been planned "for a while," says Sony Music Group chairman Rob Stringer

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Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Demanding Refund of Tariff Surcharges

The star's brand is the latest company to face a wave of refund lawsuits after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs.

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Bad Bunny Tops Three Midyear Boxscore Charts

The first leg of the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour grossed more than $200 million and is already one of the year’s biggest tours.

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Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny Lead Midyear Touring Charts

Friends become chart foes as the collaborators staged the two biggest tours of the first half of the 2026 chart year.

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22 Artists Achieve 100+ Billboard Hot 100 Hits

Twenty-two artists in the Hot 100's 68-year history have charted 100-plus entries.

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Music streaming platforms team up for new pan-Asian K-pop super chart

Regional streaming services in Korea, China, Japan and a number of other Asian markets - including Melon, QQ Music and LINE MUSIC - are coming together to launch a new multi-territory K-pop chart. Melon announced yesterday that the chart, called the Global-K Chart, will launch next month

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Every Artist With 100 or More Billboard Hot 100 Hits

Twenty-two artists in the Hot 100's 68-year history have charted 100-plus entries.

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Artists winning on the road build more than a stage (guest column)

Guest column: Music Ally publishes guest columns voicing the opinions of notable authors, or advancing specific perspectives on important issues. These are chosen at the Editorial team’s discretion, are not paid-for, and do not necessarily reflect Music Ally’s own opinion. You can read our guest col