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Michael Stipe Previews Solo Material on Colbert
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj’s ‘Beauty and a Beat’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart
Plus, Bieber’s “Daisies” and “Baby” hit the top 10 and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead” debuts at No. 3.
Dess Dior Named Billboard’s Up-and-Coming Hip-Hop Artist of the Month
On the heels of new project, Note to Self, Atlanta's Dess Dior takes control of her destiny in a new way.
Michael Stipe Shares New Solo Song and Discusses R.E.M.
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
Dess Dior Is Billboard’s Up-and-Coming Hip-Hop Artist of the Month for April 2026
On the heels of new project, Note to Self, Atlanta's Dess Dior takes control of her destiny in a new way.
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drop Dead’ Livens Up Billboard Global 200 With No. 1 Debut
Plus, Justin Bieber claims three songs in the top 10 following his Coachella performances.
Isaia Huron's 'Mr. Lovebomb' Released; Billboard's Artist of the Month
Earlier this month, Huron released his new project Mr. Lovebomb via RCA Records.
Michael Stipe Performs New Solo Song on Colbert
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
Fans Choose Andreína Bravo’s ‘Primera Cita’ As Favorite New Latin Music of the Week
The track generated more than 87% of the vote in the latest Billboard New Music Latin poll.
Isaia Huron Is Billboard’s Up-and-Coming R&B Artist of the Month for April 2026
Earlier this month, Huron released his new project Mr. Lovebomb via RCA Records.
Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown For May 2nd 2026 | Billboard News
Can Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” hold on to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, or will Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead” drop into that spot? Tetris Kelly: Is Olivia Rodrigo back to top the chart? This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week, dated May 2. Down to 10 is “Folded,” as […]
Michael Stipe Debuts New Solo Song, Discusses R.E.M. Reunions
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
After Dropping His Debut LP While Battling Cancer, Dominica’s Trilla-G Is Ready to Take Bouyon to the World: ‘I Want to Be Like the Greats’
Trilla-G is Billboard's Caribbean Rookie of the Month for April.
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drop Dead’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
The song starts as her fourth leader, with all having arrived at the summit.
Michael Stipe Shares New Solo Song, Discusses R.E.M. and More on Colbert
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drop Dead’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
The song starts as her fourth leader, with all having arrived at the summit.
Plastician Explains His Monitor Setup With KRK Kreate 8
Plastician’s studio setup reflects the way a lot of producers actually work right now. It is not a large, isolated control room built around one purpose. It is a compact, hybrid space where production, DJ prep, and label work all happen in the same environment. That kind of setup puts pressure on yo
Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice and Image as AI Deepfakes Grow
The star is turning to novel trademark filings to shield her likeness against imitators — something she's repeatedly experienced in recent years.
Alicia Keys Calls Out Music Industry's Gender Bias, Launches Mentorship Initiative
"Rather than just being pissed off about that, it was time to create opportunities," she says.