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Jacob Alon has been crowned The BRIT Awards’ Critics’ Choice winner for 2026. The Scottish singer-songwriter (Island) emerges victorious over fellow shortlisted nominees Sienna Spiro (Capitol Records) and Rose Gray (Polydor) in the race for the coveted trophy which recognizes stars at an early stage of their career.  The award was introduced in 2008 and […]

Australian radio station Triple M has unveiled its Most Played Songs countdown, marking 45 years of broadcasting by tallying every track spun across the network since its launch — a data-driven snapshot of Australian radio history measured entirely by airplay. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Topping the list is GANGgajang’s “Sounds Of Then […]

Sabrina Carpenter made a surprise cameo during Saturday Night Live on Jan. 17, joining musical guest A$AP Rocky and host Finn Wolfhard in a hilarious sketch. The 26-year-old pop star, who previously served as both host and musical guest in October 2025, returned to reprise her role in a sketch about teenage boys discussing their […]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has once again shared his picks for triple j’s annual Hottest 100 countdown, publishing a 2025 ballot that leans heavily into UK breakouts and Australian indie favourites while reinforcing his long-running reputation as “DJ Albo.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news Taking to social media on Thursday (Jan. 15), […]

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 Bad Bunny Honors Late Chilean Protest Singer Víctor Jara Bad Bunny launched his 2026 world tour at […]

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. Distributing your music as an independent artist can be tricky. Yes, you have outlets like Soundcloud, Bandcamp and even YouTube, but […]

There’s a special place where boys and girls can all be queens — or heavy metal-loving horned monsters — every single day. That’s (more or less) the lesson behind Chappell Roan‘s hit “Pink Pony Club,” which GWAR took to heart with a thrashing cover of the unexpected track. In the latest episode of The A.V. […]

ENHYPEN promised THE SIN : VANISH, and ENHYPEN delivered. The K-pop outfit’s seventh mini-album arrives at the stroke of midnight, one full month after its announcement, as the followup to June 2025’s sixth mini album DESIRE : UNLEASH. According to a statement, the new release marks the group’s “most immersive and narratively driven chapter to date,” […]

Lauryn Hill paid tribute to the late Fugees producer John Forté, who was found dead at 50 years old on Monday (Jan. 12). Hill shared a heartfelt tribute to her late Fugees collaborate on Instagram on Wednesday (Jan. 14), which saw the Grammy-winner recall first meeting Forté, whom she remembers as a “gentle king,” and […]

The late Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir will be remembered in his hometown, San Francisco, this weekend with a special commemoration of his life and career. “Homecoming: Celebrating the life of Bobby Weir,” a free public gathering, will move through SF this Saturday, Jan. 17 at Civic Center Plaza, starting at 3:45pm ET. Explore See latest videos, charts and […]