Todd the Squirrel (Flea) and Johnson Hammerswaddle (Anthony Kiedis) were back at it on Thursday morning (Oct. 7) with the latest fake news report about the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2022 global stadium tour. Only this time the funk-loving pranksters in phony mustaches and bad wigs actually had dates to share for the massive outing […]

Oak View Group is entering the Canadian market with a renovated arena in Hamilton, Ontario. The venue development company will team up with Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group (HUPEG) — a private consortium led by Carmen’s Group and the Mercanti Family & Associates — on the redevelopment of downtown Hamilton’s arts and entertainment district. In a

Two-phone Baby Keem is taking The Melodic Blue on the road. The 20-year-old rapper announced a brief tour of 15 shows across the United States Thursday morning (Oct. 7) that will hit many of the country’s major cities, including Los Angeles, New York City and Atlanta. Titled after the 16-track, 53-minute-long record of the same name he

5 Seconds of Summer have signed a global recording deal with BMG, making it the pop/rock chart-toppers’ first pact since parting with Interscope earlier this year, Billboard can exclusively announce. The Australian quartet expects to release new music in early 2022 with a full album coming later in the year. “We partnered with BMG as

Noah Assad is Billboard’s 2021 Latin Power Players executive of the year. To read this year’s Latin Power Players list in its entirety, click here. Last September, in the thick of the pandemic, Bad Bunny livestreamed a performance from atop a flatbed truck decked out like a subway car that meandered through the streets of New

Noah Assad, Bad Bunny’s longtime manager, has helped the Puerto Rican superstar conquer the world without compromising — or losing his independent streak — which puts him atop Billboard’s annual list of executives leading the charge within the genre. Last September, in the thick of the pandemic, Bad Bunny livestreamed a performance from atop a

In keeping with the cosmic vibe of their upcoming ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres (Oct. 15), Coldplay will blast their fans into the stratosphere during an immersive two-day event they’ve dubbed “The Atmospheres.” According to a release from event host Amazon Music, it will take place at four venues, including Principal Place in

Dolly Parton and her Smoky Mountain businesses have raised $700,000 to help residents impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Middle Tennessee. According to a Wednesday (Oct. 6) news release, Parton chose United Way of Humphreys County to receive and distribute the donation at the suggestion of her friend and fellow country music legend Loretta Lynn.

Singer-songwriter Joss Favela has signed a worldwide co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, the company tells Billboard. “His raw talent, creative instincts, and authenticity shine through in every performance,” said Gustavo Menéndez, WCM president, U.S. Latin & Latin America, who first saw Favela perform at the ASCAP Latin Music Awards a few years ago. “We’re

Jeannette Perez has been promoted to president and COO of Kobalt Music, a reward for her efforts driving the independent music company’s growth and success. Announced today (Oct. 7), Perez will partner with Kobalt CEO Laurent Hubert to run the day-to-day operations. Perez is a Kobalt stalwart with almost eight years’ experience across various roles with the