For roughly the last 10 years, every artist who has ever won a Grammy Award has thanked spouses, publicists, record labels, fans, agents and God — but never radio stations. Why? Artists are furious that broadcasters haven’t paid them for their work in 110 years. Over this time, artists and their representatives have filed lawsuits, […]

Nanci Griffith, the Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter from Texas whose literary songs like “Love at the Five and Dime” celebrated the South, has died. She was 68. A statement from her management company on Friday (Aug. 13) confirmed her death, but no cause was provided. “It was Nanci’s wish that no further formal statement or press

Erykah Badu is making sure to remain in the Obamas’ good graces by apologizing for being a “terrible guest” at No. 44’s 60th birthday party. The 50-year-old neo-soul artist was one of several all-star guests at the former president’s private Hawaiian-themed birthday bash at Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusettes, which reportedly prohibited photography and videography. However, the

First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Reik & Rauw Alejandro, “Loquita” (Sony Music Mexico) After making the rounds with the Maluma-assisted “Perfecta,” Reik reels in Rauw Alejandro for “Loquita.” The Mexican pop trio, who

The “Rumors” are true: Lizzo and Cardi B are goddesses among us mere mortals and fans are showering the two with praise on their latest collaboration, which was released Friday (Aug. 13). Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle said Lizzo and Cardi “ATE DOWNNNN. song been on repeat all morning. any time i feel down

Machine Gun Kelly has one message for people confused about the ever-changing direction of his sound — he doesn’t want to hear it. Fresh off the release of his latest single “Papercuts,” MGK — born Colson Baker — doesn’t care about genre, and he doesn’t think you should either. The “My Ex’s Best Friend” artist has

Rumor has it that this week’s new music releases are good as hell! Among the fresh tunes that arrived Aug. 13 is the highly anticipated Lizzo single “Rumors” featuring Cardi B. The “Truth Hurts” singer has been a bit quiet when it comes to music releases since dropping third studio album Cuz I Love You

Iggy Azalea is going out like she came in: dancing hard, like everyone is watching and having the best time, no matter what anyone thinks. The rapper dropped what she says is her final album project on Friday (August 13), the EDM-heavy The End of an Era, and she tells Billboard that the collection is an

KITTENS knows summer is all about vibes. The globetrotting DJ has performed all over the world, from heart pounding sets at iconic festivals to high profile residencies in Las Vegas. But she’s most at home wherever the sun shines, which is why the Los Angeles-based DJ is partnering with Aperol to bring a dose of

The Eagles are back – again. At a time when many classic rock acts are reissuing albums on high-end vinyl or as deluxe box sets, the Eagles are upping the ante: Rhino Entertainment is licensing the band’s first six albums to Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, an audiophile label that will release each of them as