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Universal Music Group and Udio have settled their legal battle by striking a deal for a fully-licensed artificial intelligence music platform. But the broader litigation involving rival AI firm Suno and both Sony Music and Warner Music is still very much pending. The deal, announced Wednesday, will end UMG’s allegations that Udio broke the law […]

The multi-genre Wicked Oaks festival, which held its first edition in Austin, Texas, on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 25-26), has released a statement addressing reports that multiple attendees were injured or killed during the event — and offered information on refunds for attendees impacted by the severe weather that forced temporary closures throughout the weekend. According […]

Ariana Grande is celebrating the release of her Positions (Vevo Official Live Performances) in honor of the fifth anniversary of the singer’s sixth studio album, 2020’s Positions. Tracks on the six-song EP use audio from Grande’s 2021 Vevo Official Live performance taping of the songs “POV,” “Positions,” “Safety Net” (feat. Ty Dolla $ign), “My Hair,” […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs is trying to expedite his criminal appeal, saying he could be close to getting out of prison by the time his case is heard if forced to follow the typical, drawn-out argument timeline. Combs is challenging both his July conviction and the resulting four-year prison sentence for arranging the drug-fueled sex marathons, […]

The Latin Recording Academy announced on Wednesday (Oct. 29) that Maluma and Roselyn Sánchez will host the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. The Colombian hitmaker will make his hosting debut. Meanwhile, Sánchez returns for the eighth time as host of the Latin Grammys, including her most recent stint in 2023. The Latin Grammys will air Nov. 13 live […]

Tame Impala’s first full-length studio album in five years, Deadbeat, makes a splashy start on Billboard’s charts, as the set launches at No. 1 on six different rankings (dated Nov. 1). It bows at No. 1 on Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Top Dance Albums (the act’s first entry […]

“I work for every bit of applause I get,” Usher told Billboard on the eve of his first Las Vegas residency in 2021. “I try my hardest to give people an incredible experience.” That philosophy has propelled Usher’s 28-year touring career, which has taken him to arenas, residencies and the world’s largest stage: the Super […]

Here’s a roundup of the best 2025 celebrity Halloween costumes. 10/27/2025 Victoria Justice at Victoria Justice’s ‘Love Zombie’ Halloween Party & Single Release powered by Rumor and Casablanca Karaoke held at Bar Jubilee on October 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, it […]

Rauw Alejandro takes us behind the scenes with Billboard during his Cosa Nuestra tour, which includes stops in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Learn how he prepares for his performances and connects with his fans in Latin America. What’s your favorite song from Cosa Nuestra? Leave your comments below! Rauw Alejandro: What’s up, Billboard? This is […]

LE SSERAFIM’s new collaboration with BTS’ j-hope has topped this week’s new music poll. In a poll published Friday (Oct. 24) by Billboard, music fans chose the powerhouse team-up’s “Spaghetti” as their favorite new release of the week. “Spaghetti” earned 77% of the vote, beating out new projects from Demi Lovato (It’s Not That Deep), […]