Music

Melanie C spiced up everyone’s life as the British pop singer helped ring in 2026 Down Under with a Spice Girls medley. Australia is, of course, one of the first countries to welcome the New Year. And Sydney typically plays the role as global party starter with an all-star concert, the countdown and a striking […]

T.I. and Lil Wayne established themselves as kings of the South throughout the 2000s in hip-hop, linking up on plenty of occasions for collaborations. While Wayne is two years younger than Tip, T.I. was actually a fan of Weezy during his run with the Hot Boys in the ’90s. Explore See latest videos, charts and […]

LONDON — The United Kingdom’s recorded music market reported an 11th consecutive year of growth following success for local artists domestically and on the global stage. In a report shared by the BPI (British Phonographic Institute), artists such as Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Sam Fender, Central Cee and more are credited as being crucial players […]

For over 15 years, Big Sean has built a career off of scintillating punchlines and scene-stealing features. From trading bars with rap heavyweights like Drake, Jay-Z and Ye to gliding effortlessly alongside pop titans such as Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, Sean’s pen comes equipped with laser-sharp precision, and has never gone cold. “I take […]

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. They say that everything old is new again in fashion, and that doesn’t just apply to clothing. While we’ve seen a […]

Dua Lipa had herself a merry little Christmas with her family and fiancé Callum Turner, with the pop star sharing a carousel of intimate photos on Instagram showing how she spent the holidays. In the recent snaps, Lipa cuddles up with the Fantastic Beasts actor in the kitchen — where he gives her a sweet […]

There are a record seven holiday albums in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200 chart (dated Jan. 3, 2026), led by Bing Crosby’s Ultimate Christmas, which hits a new peak with a 6-2 climb. The holiday takeover is likely sparked by how, for the first time since 2014, the chart’s tracking week ended […]

Kanye West made an unannounced appearance during a comedy show by Deon Cole at the Hollywood Improv on Saturday night (Dec. 27), briefly stepping onstage and confirming that a new album is in the works. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Cole shared footage from the night on Instagram after the show, posting a […]

Just ahead of the new year, Harry Styles has released new music content for the first time in more than two years. On Saturday (Dec. 27), the pop superstar and former member of One Direction gifted fans with an official video for “Forever, Forever” — an instrumental song he debuted live on piano in Reggio […]

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news DY & More Stars to Ring 2026 with ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Daddy Yankee will […]