BTS’ “Butter” maintains its reign atop Billboard’s Songs of the Summer chart (dated Aug. 21). Plus, The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” adds to its record run on the ranking, as it continues as the only song ever to have appeared on the chart in two distinct years. The 20-position Songs of the Summer running tally tracks […]

As a kid, Valentino Khan was fanatical about pro wrestling. “From growing up in the Attitude Era till now, I’ve been a fan all my life and truly have respect for the business,” the Los Angeles-based producer said in a statement. Now, Khan is getting closer than ever to the WWE ring. This Saturday (Aug.

Veteran rockers Foreigner want to play for as many people as soon as possible, but first they want everyone to get vaccinated. The group dropped a video on Wednesday (Aug. 18) as part of the Ad Council’s vaccine education program, “It’s Up to You,” in which they help their fans get the answers they need

Spotify has reached a multiyear audio content deal with WWE that will see The Ringer, a Spotify studio, and the wrestling company launch an exclusive audio network and develop original content for the streamer, the companies said on Wednesday. New podcasts created from the partnership will include MackMania, hosted by Evan Mack, and a narrative series produced by The Ringer founder Bill Simmons.

Back in February, Trisha Yearwood revealed that she’d tested positive for COVID-19 and that she was quarantining at home with husband Garth Brooks, who at the time tested negative for the highly contagious novel coronavirus. In a new interview with PEOPLE (the TV Show!), the country singer revealed that she did not experience the kind

Downtown Music Holdings — the umbrella organization that houses several music-services brands like CD Baby, FUGA, Songtrust, Downtown Neighboring Rights and more — is shaking up its executive leadership team. Founder and CEO Justin Kalifowitz will transition to a new role as executive director of the company, while longtime general counsel and COO Andrew Bergman

Drew Barrymore knows a few things about the feeling of being a child star in the white-hot spotlight and in a new interview with Entertainment Tonight the actress-turned-syndicated-daytime-talk-show-host said she’s done holding her tongue about Britney Spears’ battle to be freed from a 13-year conservatorship. Barrymore, 46, told ET’s Kevin Frazier, that she had purposely avoided

Independent artists would do well to study the Courtney Barnett playbook. A formidable storyteller, Barnett runs her own indie label and has a healthy international career. She’s a national treasure in her homeland, Australia, where she has accumulated a (growing) collection of major awards. The Melbourne artist is about to embark on another journey, with the

Exceleration Music, the music investment fund formed by Glen Barros, Charles Caldas and other industry leaders, is accelerating its ambitions with several executive appointments. Digital media veteran Darin Soler joins as head of global marketing & partnerships. Previously, Soler served in senior roles with Sony Music, Apple, and YouTube, most recently as head of catalog.

Most people know him for “I Believe I Can Fly,” the 1996 sing-along hit that became an inspirational anthem played at school graduations, weddings and in advertisements. Or possibly for a stinging parody by comedian Dave Chappelle. But starting this week, what prosecutors say was a not-so-secret dark side of R&B superstar R. Kelly will