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NCT 127 Felt ‘Nervous & Worried’ Ahead of ‘Sticker’ Album Comeback

NCT 127 Felt ‘Nervous & Worried’ Ahead of ‘Sticker’ Album Comeback

NCT 127’s third album, Sticker, has arrived. After a year and a half break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the K-pop group released their highly anticipated third album first thing Friday (Sept. 17) to rave reviews from their fans. Though Sticker is already exceeding NCT 127’s expectations — it racked up more than 1.3 million pre-orders […]

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Lil Nas X, Taylor Swift, Kehlani, Jonas Brothers & More: What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!

Lil Nas X, Taylor Swift, Kehlani, Jonas Brothers & More: What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!

Lil Nas X gave birth to his first album Montero, and the “Industry Baby” rapper tells the story of his groundbreaking success as well as the moments that nearly broke him down. Kehlani reflected on her loved ones lost in her new single “Altar,” the first taste of new music from the R&B singer’s upcoming third album Blue Water

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Meet the Producer of the Year Finalists for the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards

Meet the Producer of the Year Finalists for the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards

The 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards are led by 22-time finalist Bad Bunny in 13 categories. He’s followed by Maluma with 11 nods, J Balvin with nine nods, and Karol G, Anuel AA, and Black Eyed Peas with eight each. One of the night’s exciting awards is producer of the year, which includes finalists Mora,

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Which Pop Star Could Play Whitney Houston’s Role in the ‘Bodyguard’ Remake? Our 8 Picks

Which Pop Star Could Play Whitney Houston’s Role in the ‘Bodyguard’ Remake? Our 8 Picks

On Wednesday (Sept. 15), it was announced that the long-rumored remake of The Bodyguard is moving forward, with Tony-nominated writer Matthew López slated to handle the script. Released in 1992 and starring the late Whitney Houston (in her screen acting debut) and two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard was a resounding success, pulling

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Executive of the Week: BMG Senior VP Catalog Michael Kachko

Executive of the Week: BMG Senior VP Catalog Michael Kachko

This week, while the charts were being dominated by all things Drake following the release of his album Certified Lover Boy, another act was making history of their own. With the release of their 17th studio album, Senjutsu (Sanctuary/BMG), metal icons Iron Maiden smashed their way to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 64,000 equivalent

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How ‘Synth God’ Mike Dean Went From Powering ‘Donda’ Stadium Events to Commanding His Own Echoplex Shows

How ‘Synth God’ Mike Dean Went From Powering ‘Donda’ Stadium Events to Commanding His Own Echoplex Shows

Wherever Mike Dean is positioned in a room, no matter how big or small, he wields all the power. You might not have spotted the top-tier hip-hop producer and multi-instrumentalist at the top of Atlanta’s 71,000-person-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium two months ago, but he was there, playing the music Kanye West presented to the world during

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KAT-TUN Debuts Atop Japan Hot 100 as The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber Break In to Top 10

KAT-TUN Debuts Atop Japan Hot 100 as The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber Break In to Top 10

KAT-TUN blasts into No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Sept. 6 to 12, with their new single featuring rapper AK-69 called “We Just Go Hard.” The 29th single by the veteran Johnny’s boy band is currently being aired as the theme song of two sports-related programs on Japanese TV: Nippon Television’s

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Lil Nas X, Drake, Britney Spears, Bad Bunny & More of the Week’s Biggest Winners (Sept. 17)

Lil Nas X, Drake, Britney Spears, Bad Bunny & More of the Week’s Biggest Winners (Sept. 17)

Lil Nas X is this week’s top winner after taking home the top prize of video of the year at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, strutting in three regal outfits at the Met Gala, being named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People and releasing his debut studio album, Montero. Daddy Yankee and Karol G represent reggaeton on the cover

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Music Creator Masato Nakamura Reflects on Video Game’s 30th Anniversary

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Music Creator Masato Nakamura Reflects on Video Game’s 30th Anniversary

Released in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog was the ace up Sega’s sleeve in the U.S. video game market dominated by Nintendo at the time. Its cool blue hedgehog character, vibrant graphics, and high-speed action that was ahead of its time took the country by storm, and Sonic quickly became a social phenomenon. The 16-bit game console

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