Music festivals have exploded around the globe during the 21st century by bringing together a variety of artists for a multiple-day event of seemingly endless live performances. But how does a festival put together the perfect lineup of artists? The latest episode of Billboard Explains unpacks the sometimes years-long process in which a music festival […]

Ahead of its upcoming public listing this fall, Universal Music Group’s revenue skyrocketed to 2.022 billion euros ($2.438 billion) during the second quarter, up 19.6% from 1.69 billion euros ($1.833 billion) in Q2 of 2020. On a constant currency basis, the company said its growth was 17.3%. UMG’s recorded music division enjoyed even larger increases, growing 23.5%

Bella Donna, come in out of the darkness — it’s your 40th birthday! Stevie Nicks celebrated the four decade anniversary of her solo debut and career-defining song of the same name in a July 27 statement posted to her social media accounts captioned “From my journal…” The ballad went on to help establish her as an

Following DaBaby’s headline-making homophobic tirade about HIV and AIDS during his set at Rolling Loud Miami, pop icon Elton John is clapping back with some facts. In an Instagram post on Wednesday (July 28), the “I’m Still Standing” singer released a statement condemning the rapper’s comments, and offering those following him some important information about

Lizzo’s not done with her love for Chris Evans yet! The “Truth Hurts” singer brought up her crush once more in a TikTok video on Tuesday (July 27). A fan’s comment kicked off the latest video involving the movie star. “lizzo baby… we know your [pregnant emoji] and we know it’s Chris Evans now spill

The official music video for Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin’s empowering new song “We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy)” has arrived. The track comes as part of the soundtrack for Space Jam: A New Legacy film, starring LeBron James. The Warner Bros. Pictures film hit theaters on July 16. On Wednesday (July 28), the song’s visual

Billboard Latin Music Week returns to Miami in September with a weeklong event that unites the top Latin hitmakers, influencers, and industry leaders, and features live performances and conversations with superstars. Under the slogan “The Beat of Latin Music,” making its mark as the longest running and biggest Latin music industry gathering in the world,

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Lollapalooza is officially heading back (in person!) to Chicago’s Grant Park this weekend, with Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters, Post Malone and Tyler, the Creator headlining the 2021 event held July 29 to Aug. 1. While tickets to attend the festival

The BeatStars team has spent the last 13 years betting on the underdog. “We were founded to break through the doors of the traditional industry,” explains Greg Mateo, president of label and publishing for BeatStars. “We wanted to change the terms of how producers were treated.” First founded as the go-to online marketplace for buying

BoohooMAN is ending its collaboration with DaBaby after the rapper’s homophobic remarks at the Rolling Loud festival in Miami on Sunday (July 25). “BoohooMAN condemn the use of homophobic language and confirm we will no longer be working with DaBaby,” the fashion brand announced in a Twitter statement Wednesday (July 28). “Diversity and inclusion are