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New Latin Music Releases from Billboard
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Billboard Canada Powers Players 2026 Nominations Open
Also: Spotify reveals how much Canadian artists made last year, and a U.S. Congressman targets Canada's Online Streaming Act.
BTS' 'ARIRANG' Achieves No. 1 on U.K. Chart
The band has now scored three U.K. No. 1 albums in its career.
FKA twigs Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf regarding NDA
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Continue U.K. Chart Dominance as ‘Rein Me In’ Hits 5th Week at No. 1
The song scooped song of the year at the 2026 BRIT Awards.
BTS’ Comeback Album ‘ARIRANG’ Storms to No. 1 on U.K. Chart
The band has now scored three U.K. No. 1 albums in its career.
In Canada: Billboard Canada Opens Power Players 2026 Nominations
Also: Spotify reveals how much Canadian artists made last year, and a U.S. Congressman targets Canada's Online Streaming Act.
Yami Safdie & Alejandro Sanz’s Hearty ‘Cuéntame’ & More Best New Music Latin
Plus, check out Billboard's New Music Latin weekly playlist below!
Belly Gang Kushington: Atlanta Rap's New Rookie Sensation
The Atlanta native is Billboard Hip-Hop's Rookie of the Month for March.
Leigh-Anne Named Billboard’s Caribbean Rookie of the Month
The British-Jamaican Little Mix alumna is Billboard’s Caribbean Rookie of the Month for March.
‘Love Story’ Series Dominates TV Songs Chart
The new FX series occupies seven of the chart's 10 positions, led by Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You."
FKA twigs Lawsuit Alleges Shia LaBeouf Using NDA to Suppress Abuse Disclosures
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”
‘Love Story’ Premieres With Top Four on February 2026 Top TV Songs Chart
The new FX series occupies seven of the chart's 10 positions, led by Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You."
Record labels and Spotify seek $322M default judgment from pirate group Anna’s Archive
A motion for default judgment and an accompanying memorandum of law were filed on March 25. Source
Here’s How Leigh-Anne Made History by Listening to Her ‘Ego’: ‘I Believe in Myself, And I Believe in This Music’
The British-Jamaican Little Mix alumna is Billboard’s Caribbean Rookie of the Month for March.
Belly Gang Kushington Is Bringing the Motivation Back to Atlanta Rap: ‘This S–t Is Bliss for Me Right Now’
The Atlanta native is Billboard Hip-Hop's Rookie of the Month for March.
Spotify wants $300 million in damages from Anna’s Archive, and for court to go after piracy site’s service providers
Piracy group Anna’s Archive have done a good job of ignoring the lawsuit filed by Spotify and the majors after they hacked the streaming service and grabbed 86 million music files. As a result, the music companies want a default judgement in their favour, with Spotify seeking $300 million in damages
Billboard's 2026 Release Calendar Tracks Upcoming Album Announcements
We'll be updating our list as musicians announce their new music, so keep checking back for the latest!
FKA Twigs Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf: NDA Dispute Over Sexual Assault Allegations
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”