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At her 2011 A Night With Beyoncé concert special taping, Bey was two months pregnant with Blue Ivy and suffering from severe nausea as a result — not that anyone in the crowd was any the wiser. That’s because the Destiny’s Child alum powered through the performance like a true pro, according to her mom, […]

Béla Fleck is the latest artist to cancel his appearance at the Kennedy Center, citing the “charged and political” atmosphere that now hangs over the institution. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The 19-time Grammy Award-winning banjoist and bandleader was booked to play with the National Symphony Orchestra in February, but is now part […]

Emerging Dallas rapper ZeeTheWizard died on Monday (Jan. 5) after being injured in a shooting during the early hours of New Year’s Day, according to the Dallas Police Department. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Police responded to a call about a shooting around 3:45 a.m. CT, where they discovered multiple shooting victims at […]

David Bowie’s 1977 classic “Heroes” is seeing a major resurgence on streaming platforms following its prominent placement in Netflix’s Stranger Things, which premiered Dec. 31. Explore See latest videos, charts and news (Warning: the following contains spoilers about the Stranger Things finale.) According to new Luminate data, the song experienced a spike of nearly 500% in streams […]

50 Cent didn’t waste any time chiming in about the United States’ arrest of Venezuela’s president, as the G-Unit mogul posted a political cartoon of what appears to be Nicolás Maduro bunked with Diddy in jail. 50 took to Instagram on Monday (Jan. 5) to share a cartoon featuring a man who looks like Maduro […]

“Golden,” the fizzy global smash from KPop Demon Hunters, won best song at the 31st Critics Choice Awards, which were held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday (Jan. 4). Ludwig Göransson’s music for Sinners won best score. Both “Golden” and the Sinners score are nominated in those same categories at the Golden Globe […]

Kid Cudi hinted that a full Australian tour is in the works after returning to the country for the first time in more than a decade, telling fans he was already “planting the seeds” for a headline run following his recent festival appearances across Australia. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Cleveland-born rapper […]

Morrissey has canceled the first concerts of his 2026 touring schedule, calling off two California shows scheduled for early January. The singer was set to perform Friday night (Jan. 3) at Agua Caliente Casinos in Rancho Mirage, California, but the venue’s website now lists the show as postponed indefinitely, with the change reflected on the […]

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 Xavi Brings Mexican Music Swagger to Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Celebration With his slicked-back hair and […]

Yungblud has kicked off 2026 with a high-profile collaboration, unveiling a new version of his song “Zombie” featuring The Smashing Pumpkins. The reimagined track marks the first time the Pumpkins have appeared on another artist’s recording, a notable moment in the band’s three-decade career. Originally released as part of Yungblud’s fourth studio album Idols, “Zombie” […]