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Ye Deactivates X Account After Announcing Yeezy Adult Content Ye Deactivates X Account After Announcing Yeezy Adult Content

“Yeezy Porn Is Cumming,” the rapper teased on the platform before his account disappeared.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Finalist Plane Jane Would Like to Remind You That Drag Should Be ‘Fun and Dumb’ ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Finalist Plane Jane Would Like to Remind You That Drag Should Be ‘Fun and Dumb’

The season 16 firebrand gets real about her many dramatic moments on the show, and why she hopes to ..
A Conversation Around ‘Three Chords and the Actual Truth’ | Black Music Action Coalition.. A Conversation Around ‘Three Chords and the Actual Truth’ | Black Music Action Coalition..

Billboard‘s Editorial Director of R&B and Hip-Hop, Gail Mitchell, and Billboard‘s Executive Editor, ..
Hozier Earns His First Streaming Songs No. 1 With ‘Too Sweet’ Hozier Earns His First Streaming Songs No. 1 With ‘Too Sweet’

The song overtakes his previous peak of No. 2 via “Take Me to Church.”
Flavor Flav Stands Up for Jelly Roll After Country Star Quits Social Media Over Bullying Flavor Flav Stands Up for Jelly Roll After Country Star Quits Social Media Over Bullying

I think y'all need to take a step back and judge yourself, the rapper told haters.
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues Founding Keyboardist Dead At 82 Mike Pinder, Moody Blues Founding Keyboardist Dead At 82

The musician's family confirmed that he passed on Wednesday (April 24) at his home in Northern..
Twenty One Pilots Drummer Josh Dun Steps Behind the Camera For ‘Backslide’ Video Twenty One Pilots Drummer Josh Dun Steps Behind the Camera For ‘Backslide’ Video

The Clancy clip that finds singer Tyler Joseph riding his BMX bike through town debuted on Thursday ..
Peggy Gou Talks Debut Album ‘I Hear You,’ How Her Fans Inspire Her & More | Billboard Cover Peggy Gou Talks Debut Album ‘I Hear You,’ How Her Fans Inspire Her & More | Billboard Cover

Superstar DJ Peggy Gou talks about her debut album ‘I Hear You’ coming out in June, working with..
Peter Shapiro to Manage Historic Bearsville Theater in Woodstock Peter Shapiro to Manage Historic Bearsville Theater in Woodstock

The owner of Brooklyn Bowl and the Capitol Theater is resurrecting the 500-capacity venue this..
‘Broadway Bares’ Announces 2024 Vegas-Themed ‘Hit the Strip’ Burlesque Benefit ‘Broadway Bares’ Announces 2024 Vegas-Themed ‘Hit the Strip’ Burlesque Benefit

The annual charity spectacular will take the stage June 23 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.
Becky G Reflects on 10 Years of ‘Shower’ & Her Co-Hosting Era at 2024 Latin AMAs Becky G Reflects on 10 Years of ‘Shower’ & Her Co-Hosting Era at 2024 Latin AMAs

The awards will host its first-ever bilingual edition on Thursday, April 25 via Univision.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Live: How to Get Tickets to the Las Vegas Shows RuPaul’s Drag Race Live: How to Get Tickets to the Las Vegas Shows

See your favorite queens walk the runway live as they bring the Werkroom offscreen and straight to..
Nick Carter & Aaron Carter’s Controversies Will Be the Subject of Upcoming Docuseries Nick Carter & Aaron Carter’s Controversies Will Be the Subject of Upcoming Docuseries

The four-part Investigation Discovery docuseries, 'Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter,' premieres..
Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens to Sue Drake Over Diss Track Featuring AI-Generated Tupac Voice Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens to Sue Drake Over Diss Track Featuring AI-Generated Tupac Voice

In a cease-and-desist letter to Drake obtained exclusively by Billboard, the late rapper's estate..
Usher & H.E.R.’s ‘Risk It All’ Runs to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Usher & H.E.R.’s ‘Risk It All’ Runs to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart

The new champ pushes Usher into a tie with Charlie Wilson for the most No. 1s by a male artist.
Listen to 'Long Monday' From John Oates' Upcoming Album Listen to 'Long Monday' From John Oates' Upcoming Album

John Prine cover marks second offering from 'Reunion' LP, due in May. Continue reading…
How Much Is the Global Electronic Music Industry Worth? 10 Takeaways From 2024 IMS Report How Much Is the Global Electronic Music Industry Worth? 10 Takeaways From 2024 IMS Report

The annual business report assessing the health of the dance industry was presented April 24 during ..
Thirty Years Later, Pete Townshend on Why ‘The Who’s Tommy’ Is Still Capturing Rock n’ Roll’s.. Thirty Years Later, Pete Townshend on Why ‘The Who’s Tommy’ Is Still Capturing Rock n’ Roll’s..

The legendary guitarist and songwriter, along with his longtime collaborator Des McAnuff, opens up..
Shaboozey Scores First No. 1s on Billboard Charts Thanks to ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Shaboozey Scores First No. 1s on Billboard Charts Thanks to ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

He crowns Emerging Artists, while the track debuts in the Hot Country Songs top 10 and the Hot..
Universal and Def Jam Expand Efforts in French-Speaking Africa Universal and Def Jam Expand Efforts in French-Speaking Africa

Binetou Sylla, founder of indie label Wèrè Wèrè Music, will lead Def Jam Africa within..
Snoop Doog’s Granddaughter Helping Him Brush Up on French Before His Summer Olympics Gig Is.. Snoop Doog’s Granddaughter Helping Him Brush Up on French Before His Summer Olympics Gig Is..

How do you say chip off the OG in French?
Post Malone Is Teaming Up With Michael Bay & Brad Fuller’s Platinum Dunes to Create a New.. Post Malone Is Teaming Up With Michael Bay & Brad Fuller’s Platinum Dunes to Create a New..

The story will first be launched as a graphic novel and, soon after, adapted into a film.
Spotify Shares Jump Nearly 12% on Heightened Expectations for Margins, Profits Spotify Shares Jump Nearly 12% on Heightened Expectations for Margins, Profits

The company's guidance for the second quarter of 2024 provided evidence that layoffs and financial..
Aerosmith 2024 Farewell Tour: Here’s Where to Buy Tickets Online Aerosmith 2024 Farewell Tour: Here’s Where to Buy Tickets Online

You don't have to miss a thing -- there are still tour dates remaining and you can find out where..
A Decade After Hozier’s Breakthrough, How Did ‘Too Sweet’ Become His First Hot 100 No. 1? A Decade After Hozier’s Breakthrough, How Did ‘Too Sweet’ Become His First Hot 100 No. 1?

This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Irish singer-songwriter Hozier's first solo Hot 100 top ..
Gretchen Wilson on Launching a Country Rallying Cry in 2004 With ‘Redneck Woman’: ‘I Knew It Was.. Gretchen Wilson on Launching a Country Rallying Cry in 2004 With ‘Redneck Woman’: ‘I Knew It Was..

Wilson discusses how her breakthrough song became a country music game-changer in 2004 — and says..
Luke Bryan Reveals the Real Reason He Fell During Concert, Jokes He Needs the ‘Viral Moment’ Luke Bryan Reveals the Real Reason He Fell During Concert, Jokes He Needs the ‘Viral Moment’

The country star wiped out during his recent show in Vancouver, B.C.
The Black Keys on New Album ‘Ohio Players,’ Collaborating With Juicy J & More | Billboard News The Black Keys on New Album ‘Ohio Players,’ Collaborating With Juicy J & More | Billboard News

Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney reflect on their 20-year journey as The Black Keys. The duo..
Hot 100 First-Timers: Ken Carson Scores First Entry With ‘Overseas’ Hot 100 First-Timers: Ken Carson Scores First Entry With ‘Overseas’

The song debuts at No. 79.
Range Media Partners Draws New Investment from Group Including Liberty Global Range Media Partners Draws New Investment from Group Including Liberty Global

The deal represents a substantial minority investment in the company, which operates across..
Taylor Swift Posts Responses to ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Reviews Using Album Lyrics Taylor Swift Posts Responses to ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Reviews Using Album Lyrics

The review of the reviews comes as Swift's 11th studio album is smashing records right and left.
Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown For April 27th | Billboard News Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown For April 27th | Billboard News

Tetris Kelly: Can fresh tracks from Sabrina Carpenter and Hozier hold off four former No. 1s from..
Ye Explains How His Remix of Drake Diss Track ‘Like That’ Happened Ye Explains How His Remix of Drake Diss Track ‘Like That’ Happened

Everybody was very, very energized about the elimination of Drake, West said in an interview.
Why Tay Keith Believed in Sexyy Red When Others Didn’t — And How They Became Rap’s Top Hitmaking Duo Why Tay Keith Believed in Sexyy Red When Others Didn’t — And How They Became Rap’s Top Hitmaking Duo

2024 is shaping up to be another banner year for the Nashville-based producer.
BTS Launches Mental Health Initiative With UNICEF BTS Launches Mental Health Initiative With UNICEF

#OnMyMind aims to support and improve the mental health of youth around the world.
Peter Frampton Reacts to Rock Hall of Fame Induction, Reveals Who He Wants to Perform With During.. Peter Frampton Reacts to Rock Hall of Fame Induction, Reveals Who He Wants to Perform With During..

The guitar legend says he's speechless after hearing the news.
Interpol Plays Biggest Show of Its Career in Mexico City: 5 Best Moments Interpol Plays Biggest Show of Its Career in Mexico City: 5 Best Moments

The band performed for more than 160,000 fans at the Zócalo on April 20.
Ye Takes Shots at Drake and J. Cole on Fiery ‘Like That’ Remix Ye Takes Shots at Drake and J. Cole on Fiery ‘Like That’ Remix

The rapper debuted his fiery verse on Justin LaBoy's The Download podcast.
Heat vs. Celtics Livestream: How to Watch the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Online Free Heat vs. Celtics Livestream: How to Watch the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Online Free

Miami made it into the playoffs after surviving the NBA Play-In Tournament, while Boston was one of ..
Lana Del Rey & Camila Cabello Sing ‘I Luv It’ During Second Weekend of Coachella 2024 Lana Del Rey & Camila Cabello Sing ‘I Luv It’ During Second Weekend of Coachella 2024

Del Rey welcomed Billie Eilish and others guests during her opening weekend set in Indio, Calif.