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BTS, Jimin, Suga, Jin & Jungkook Monopolize Top Six Spots on Hot Trending Songs Chart

“With You” by Ha Sung-woon and BTS‘ Jimin rises to No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Trending Songs chart (dated May 14), powered by Twitter, as BTS or its solo members rank in each of the survey’s top six positions. The song tallied 4 million Twitter mentions in the April 29-May 5 tracking week, according to […]

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BTS Reveals CD 3 Tracklist for ‘Proof’ Anthology Album: See It Here

The final tracklist from BTS‘ forthcoming anthology album Proof  is here. The group shared the set of 14 songs that will  appear on CD three of the anthology via their social media accounts on Tuesday (May 10). The third CD of the release delves into BTS’ process and as such, holds multiple demo versions of […]

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Nile Rodgers Will Serve as ‘Groovemaster’ For New York’s DiscOasis Theatrical Roller Disco Experience

The satin and unlaced skate days of 1980s roller rink culture will bloom again on June 16 when the immersive “DiscOasis” roller disco experience opens at Wollman Rink in New York’s Central Park. And what better way to get your groove on and relive the birthplace of the city’s longtime roller skating scene than with […]

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Makin’ Tracks: Kelsea Ballerini Celebrates Smart Risk, Potential Reward in ‘Heartfirst’

Go ahead and jump. Some people are paralyzed by risk; Kelsea Ballerini, judging from the upbeat tone of her new single, “Heartfirst,” prefers to follow the Van Halen playbook. “It’s been a theme throughout my whole musical journey,” she says of embracing risks. “I really do believe that nothing good in life comes unless you […]

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Halsey Reveals Detailed Health Struggles Ahead of Tour: ‘I’ve Been Sick Most of My Adult Life’

Halsey isn’t a woman, she’s a god. At least, that’s what some might think upon hearing how fiercely she’s powering through her various medical issues. In an Instagram Stories video reel posted Tuesday (May 10), the 27-year-old “Nightmare” singer opened up about what they’ve been going through these past few months — from learning about […]

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Diana Ross, Phoebe Bridgers & More Featured on the Jack Antonoff-Produced ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Soundtrack

The minions are getting ready to take over. On Tuesday (May 10), the film franchise shared the stacked lineup of artists who are set to appear on Minions: The Rise of Gru movie soundtrack. The news was revealed in a vibrant, ’70s inspired video with instrumental music also fitting of the era. Diana Ross, Tame […]

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Dua Lipa Has Already ‘Half-Written’ Her Third Album: ‘I’m Coming Into My Power’

Even though she’s currently 40+ gigs into her long-delayed Future Nostalgia world tour, Dua Lipa is already looking forward to the next adventure. As part of the June/July Vogue cover story, the singer told the magazine that she’s already “half-written” the follow-up to the smash 2020 Future Nostalgia album, which she promised would definitely show […]

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SiriusXM’s Scott Greenstein to Receive UJA’s 2022 Music Visionary of the Year Award

Scott Greenstein, president and CCO of SiriusXM, will receive UJA’s 2022 music visionary of the year award on Wednesday, May 18 at The Pierre in New York City. Since Greenstein joined SiriusXM in 2004, he has pioneered new forms of audio programming, signed major talent and brands to SiriusXM platforms, and expanded SiriusXM’s programming lineup […]

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How Abortion Rights, Black Feminism, and Pandemic Burnout Inspired Seratones’ ‘Love & Algorhythms’ Album

When the Supreme Court heard opening arguments in the June Medical Services v. Russo abortion case in March 2020, A.J. Haynes was there on the courthouse steps in Washington, D.C., playing music to the gathered protestors. The singer and guitarist for Seratones, a feisty rock- and soul-infused band from Shreveport, Louisiana, trekked across the country […]

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Future Triples Up Atop Artist 100, Billboard 200 & Hot 100 Charts for First Time

Future scores his first triple triumph on the Billboard Artist 100, Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100, as he leads all three charts simultaneously for the first time. Future vaults from No. 30 to No. 1 on the Artist 100 (dated May 14), returning as the top musical act in the U.S. for a fifth […]