For over 20 years, Tim Sweeney delivered the best of dance world underground to the masses through the airwaves of New York’s WNYU. Now, Sweeney’s show is getting a new and bigger home at Apple Music. Beats In Space launches on Apple Music today (Nov. 1) at 7 p.m. PT, with new episodes airing live, […]

The Latin Recording Academy has announced a new wave of artists set to perform at the 2021 Latin Grammys on Nov. 18, Billboard has learned. Pablo Alborán, Bad Bunny, Alejandro Fernández, Maná, Juanes, and Myke Towers are all set to take center stage, joining the roster of previously announced performers including Ozuna, Paula Arenas, Nella,

On Nov. 1, 1894, Billboard published its first issue, one that’s vastly different from today’s magazine (and Billboard’s expanded platforms). The premiere issue wasn’t even focused on the music industry; Billboard’s eventual trademark concentration on music, and, of course, charts, would develop over decades. THE FIRST ISSUE Before it became a weekly publication, and a

Mariah Carey is a patient woman. But when it comes to Christmas cheer, she has her limits. After recently telling us it was too early to start jingling bells in the midst of Halloween season, at midnight on Sunday (Oct. 31) she finally said goodbye to all things spooky and officially ushered in the holiday

The long wait for the return of Earn, Paper Boi, Darius and Vanessa is almost over. Atlanta mastermind Donald Glover debuted the first teaser clip for the long-awaited third season of his FX series over the weekend. And, just as you’d expect, it’s full of cryptic scenes and very few solid clues about what we

The Recording Academy has struck a deal to release NFT collectibles for the next three Grammy Awards with NFT platform OneOf, the organization tells Billboard. Details on the collection, which will include digital collectibles and experiences celebrating Grammy winners and nominees, will be unveiled in January. The Recording Academy says a portion of the proceeds

Bon Jovi singer Jon Bon Jovi was forced to cancel a concert in Florida on Saturday (Oct. 30) after testing positive for COVID-19. The veteran singer was slated to perform at the “Runaway With JBJ” fan event at the Miami Loews South Beach for Q&A sessions, photo ops and an acoustic performance for fans, who

Ed Sheeran is set to make a big splash on the U.K. singles chart. Following the release of his new album = (equals), Sheeran dominates the chart blast, with three of his songs on track to crack the Top 5, including the market’s best-seller. Sheeran’s “Overpass Graffiti” leads the First Look chart, which ranks the

In the end, Elton John would not be denied his crown as The Lockdown Sessions (EMI) opens at No. 1 on the U.K. chart. The Rocket Man’s latest record blasts off for 31,000 chart sales, with 84% of that tally from CD and vinyl sales, the OCC reports. The collaborative collection, which includes the U.K.

Kiss has canceled its upcoming residency at Zappos Theater. Just two weeks after the Hall of Famers’ long-time guitar tech died from COVID-19, the band’s months-long run in Las Vegas has been scrapped. The band was booked to play 12 shows at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood starting in the week of New Year’s Eve,