Holy pop! According to a new deep dive published by The New York Times, the newly named Pope Leo XIV is related to two of pop music’s biggest names: Madonna and Justin Bieber. Related Take a Look at the Four Popes Who Have Charted on Billboard 05/09/2025 In assembling a detailed family tree for the Chicago-born […]

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) and Luminate unveiled a new certification program on Thursday (June 12) to celebrate commercial success in the independent sector. One Star will signify 50,000 album sales, while Two Star marks 100,000. The Three Star award is a big jump up, equating to 300,000 sales. In a statement, Dr.

In collaboration with Billboard, Montauk Yacht Club has announced the return of its Marina Music Series, kicking things off with NEIL FRANCES on June 21 and continuing with Paco Versailles on July 5, with more talent announcements yet to come. The Marina Music Series will bring a string of live performances to the East End

Bruce Springsteen has shared a thoughtful tribute to Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys legend who died this week at the age of 82. Related Bob Dylan, Gracie Abrams, Paul McCartney & More Remember Brian Wilson: ‘Hero In Every Sense of… 06/11/2025 Posted on Instagram Thursday (June 12) — one day after Wilson’s family announced that

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Summer is upon us again, which means you’ll have to combat the sweltering sun’s rays once again. Unlike last year, however,

Forever No. 1 is a Billboard series that pays special tribute to the recently deceased artists who achieved the highest honor our charts have to offer — a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single — by taking an extended look back at the chart-topping songs that made them part of this exclusive club. Here, we honor Sly Stone, who died