Liberty Media, the company controlled by billionaire mogul John Malone that houses assets like audio entertainment giant SiriusXM, the Atlanta Braves baseball club and the Formula One racing circuit, reported improved second-quarter financials Friday. Quarterly revenue at the Atlanta Braves multiplied from $11 million to $216 million, while the Formula One Group’s revenue multiplied from […]

Vaccinations are swiftly becoming the new must-have accessory for concertgoers as the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant has driven a new wave of infections across the country.   On Friday (Aug. 6), Live Nation announced it would give artists the option to require proof of vaccination or negative test for any shows in the United States. Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino wrote to staff stating, “That is the number

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. Anuel AA & Chris Jedi, “Los de Siempre” (UMG Recordings) A friendship that stems from their teen years is renewed once again in a new Anuel and Chris

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Your favorite villains are back! Five years after Suicide Squad premiered in August 2016, its sequel with the slightly confusing title, The Suicide Squad, is officially out on Friday (Aug. 6). Just like the first installment,

Another week, another set of dance floor jams that’ll melt your mind and move your spirit. It wasn’t an easy week for electronic lovers. We said goodbye to two of the scene’s most foundational voices. Chicago house pioneer Paul Johnson and Detroit techno legend Kelli Hand passed away on the same day. The absence of their

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett give us a glimpse into their their sweet decade-long friendship in their “I Get a Kick Out of You” video, which premiered Friday (Aug. 6). “Tony’s always ready,” Gaga says with a smirk while Bennett’s warm sugar laugh signals their transition into recording mode. While the pop icon’s portion of the

Over the past few years, Columbia Records’ artists have gotten used to hanging out in the top region of the Billboard charts. But this week, they’ve taken it to a new level: Columbia’s roster accounts for five out of the top 10 positions on the Hot 100, with BTS’ “Butter” (No. 1), Lil Nas X

MADRID — In July, Colombian singer Camilo was looking forward to a sold-out performance at the LUCE Benicàssim festival in Valencia, Spain. During the pandemic, though, “sold out” has become a flexible concept. Only three days before Camilo’s July 13 concert, regional authorities abruptly reintroduced COVID-19 restrictions that include mask mandates, a prohibition on dancing,

The highest debut on the Aug. 7-dated Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart is Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow’s “Industry Baby,” at Nos. 3 and 8, respectively. It was the most streamed song in the world in the week ending July 29, with 85.1 million clicks, according to MRC Data, and

Rihanna is humbly taking a bow in her response to being crowned a billionaire. Forbes revealed Wednesday (Aug. 4) that Rihanna’s estimated net worth is about $1.7 billion, mostly due to her Fenty Beauty brand. She is now the richest female musician in the world and second richest female entertainer only behind Oprah Winfrey. When a paparazzo