If you haven’t noticed, this year’s lineup of major Grammy contenders is unspeakably loaded: The biggest names in music, from the long-dominant superstars to the quick-rising new faces to the most compelling comeback artists in recent memory, will have a presence at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday night (Feb. […]
Billboard Unfiltered closes out January with another jam-packed episode talking all things Grammy Award predictions, Snoop Dogg’s inauguration performance backlash response, DJ Akademiks’ Twitch ban and more. Snoop Dogg was criticized by many fans for his involvement with the D.C. Crypto Ball following Donald Trump’s inauguration earlier this month and he brushed off the haters.
The 2025 Grammys are nearly here! With a record number of LGBTQ+ nominees at Sunday’s show, take some time to get ahead of next year’s ceremony with these new tracks from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases
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In our new “The Stars Behind the Stars” franchise, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors share stories that have yet to be told, directly from those who aren’t often in front of the spotlight. Think “todo lo que no se ve detrás de cámaras,” or “everything that happens behind the scenes.” These unsung heroes are
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With a lineup of 27 legendary acts across two venues to raise money for wildfire victims and rebuilding efforts, Thursday night’s FireAid benefit concert was poised to be an epic night. But what transpired at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, turned out to be even more historic than anyone could have
Between Vybz Kartel‘s blockbuster Freedom Street homecoming concert, Machel Montano‘s historic NPR Tiny Desk set and the slow-burning crossover of new soca anthems like Kes‘ “Cocoa Tea” and Yung Bredda’s “The Greatest Bend Over,” Caribbean music has gotten off to an excellent start in 2025. Related Michaël Brun Details Uniting Beenie Man & Bounty Killer
More African artists are coming for the global spotlight in 2025. Qing Madi, who was featured on Billboard‘s 21 Under 21 list last year and has been featured on Spotify and Genius‘ 2025 Artists to Watch lists, readied fans for her debut album I Am the Blueprint, which dropped Friday (Jan. 31) with her romantic
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Thanks to A-list stars such as JENNIE, The Weeknd and Morgan Wallen, the last week of January is particularly stacked with big new music releases. Related Friday Music Guide: New Music From The Weeknd, JENNIE, Morgan Wallen & More 01/31/2025 First, the BLACKPINK star brought fans one step closer to her debut solo album, Ruby —
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Focus Wales has shared the next wave of its lineup for 2025, with an additional 104 acts added to the bill. Related ESNS 2025: Europe’s Live Music Industry Unites to Boost Ties, Discover New Talent 01/21/2025 The festival, which takes place across multiple venues in Wrexham, north Wales, will return in May (8-10) with support from
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There is no slowing down Jelly Roll. The singer-songwriter-entertainer is set for an acting role in the CBS series Fire Country, with Jelly Roll’s episode set to air April 11. Jelly Roll previously made a cameo as himself in the series Tulsa King, but in this new Fire Country role, the Tennessee native will be
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