Dream Theater Returns to No. 1 on Hard Rock Albums Chart With ‘Parasomnia’
Dream Theater returns to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart for the first time in almost a decade, debuting atop the Feb. 22-dated survey with Parasomnia. The…
Cloud Music Profit More Than Doubled in 2024 on Subscription Gains
Cloud Music’s revenue from subscriptions grew 22.2% year over year, helping the Chinese music streaming company post a 113% increase in profit, to 1.7 billion RMB ($233.4 million), as revenue…
Every Song From Sam Fender’s ‘People Watching’ Album Ranked: Critic’s Picks
In 2021, Sam Fender released his second album Seventeen Going Under. Arriving amid COVID lockdowns in the U.K., the record tapped into the nation’s reflective mood, and saw the high-flying rocker…
JISOO of BLACKPINK to Star in Romantic Comedy Series ‘Boyfriend on Demand’
JISOO‘s acting career is going strong despite being busier than ever with upcoming BLACKPINK plans and solo music, with Netflix announcing a new Korean romantic-comedy series starring the performer Wednesday…
Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam Partners With Atlantic Music Group For BuVision Label
Record executive and former artist manager Abou “Bu” Thiam has formed a new partnership with Atlantic Music Group that brings his BuVision label to the Warner-owned major, Billboard has learned.…
The Killers, Tyler, the Creator and Olivia Rodrigo to Headline 2025 Osheaga Festival
The Osheaga Festival in Parc Jean-Dreapeau in Montreal (Aug. 1-3) announced its 2025 lineup on Wednesday (Feb. 19), which will feature headlining sets from The Killers, Tyler, the Creator and…
Would Lady Gaga Ever Wear That Meat Dress Again?
Lady Gaga has made a career of wearing the most outrageous, impractical and confounding costumes in pop history. But one outfit in particular has continued to top the list of…
Sharon Osbourne Regrets Stopping Ozzy From Auditioning for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
Ozzy Osbourne was once invited to audition for a role in Pirates of the Caribbean—but the opportunity was shut down by his longtime manager and wife, Sharon Osbourne. During a…
Drake Surprises Pregnant Fan With VIP Upgrade and Cash Giveaway at Sydney Show
Drake’s Anita Max Win Tour in Australia continues to deliver viral moments—this time, with the rapper handing out $30,000 to a pregnant fan at his Sydney show at Qudos Bank…
The Wombats Recall ‘Pretty Freaky’ Incident in Rio de Janeiro
Touring can bring its fair share of unexpected adventures, but for British rockers The Wombats, a night out in Rio de Janeiro took an unnerving turn when an argument with…