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Forrest Frank Rules Top Gabb Music Songs Chart for Second Month, Charts 5 Songs in All

The 25-position tally is led by "Your Way's Better." Forrest Frank’s “Your Way’s Better” stalled the three-month reign of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” on the monthly Top Gabb Music Songs chart when it reached No. 1 on the April 2025 tally, and now he’s joined Gaga and Mars as the only other act with a multi-month No. 1, reigning again on the May 2025 survey. “Your Way’s Better” rules Top Gabb Music Songs for a second month, concurrent […]

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Concerts

Shakira Announces Two More Dates in Mexico, Extending Record to 28

The Colombian star continues selling out dates on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. Shakira announced on Thursday (June 19) two new dates for the second leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in Mexico. The first will take place on Sept. 18 at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros. The second will mark her first-ever performance in the state of Veracruz, where she will perform at the Estadio Luis Pirata Fuente on Sept. 24. With the new dates, Shakira […]

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Concerts

Miley Cyrus Joins Beyoncé for Surprise Performance at Paris Cowboy Carter Show: ‘A Dream Come True’

"I'll be your shotgun rider for life," Cyrus wrote. Miley Cyrus came out of nowhere and didn’t give no warning when she made a surprise appearance at Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter concert at the Stade de France stadium in Paris on Thursday (June 19). ote in the carousel post, which included a clip of their performance as well as photos of the two together on stage. “To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in […]

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Ed Sheeran Legal Battle Ain’t Over Yet – Plus Smokey Robinson, Taylor Swift & More Top Music Law News

In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Ed Sheeran's never-ending copyright clash, Smokey Robinson's latest abuse response, another dispute over Taylor Swift's texts and much more. THE BIG STORY: Years after it was first filed, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to revive a lawsuit claiming Ed Sheeran’s 2014 hit “Thinking Out Loud” infringed Marvin Gaye‘s famed 1973 jam “Let’s Get It On.” The decision is the latest win for Sheeran in a nine-year legal odyssey over two songs that do, in fact, sound pretty […]

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How Brandon Lake Is Bringing New Fans to ‘What’s Real and What’s True’ in Christian Music

With his raw sound, tattooed rock star vibe and collaborators like Jelly Roll, he's fueling the genre's explosion. Nearly a decade before contemporary Christian music (CCM) star Brandon Lake was headlining arenas, topping Billboard’s Christian Airplay charts and winning Grammy Awards, he was a young church worship leader in Charleston, S.C., who just wanted to record an album — and took an unorthodox route to making that happen. “I did a GoFundMe campaign. I said, ‘If you pledge a certain amount, I’ll tattoo your name on my […]

todayJune 17, 2025

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New Study Shows That Consumers, Especially Gen Z, Will Pay Extra for Speed, Efficiency & Sustainability

Consumers are increasingly favoring experiences like concerts over material items, but they're willing to pay more to make those experiences more pleasant or special. onsumer demand for live and out-of-home entertainment remains high, but Generation Z consumers — born between 1996 and 2020 — are particularly motivated to pay extra for convenience, upgraded experiences and sustainable options, according to a new EY survey. Perhaps not surprisingly, Gen Z is less patient than the average consumer. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of Gen Z […]

todayJune 13, 2025

Concerts

Bonnaroo Tells Attendees to Evacuate As Severe Weather Approaches

Attendants are being asked to shelter inside their vehicles until further notice. Shortly afterward, the festival shared another update. “We expect weather to impact The Farm for the next couple of hours, at least,” it read. “Centeroo and the tolls are closed until the weather has passed. Please remain in a vehicle. We know you’re curious about today’s schedule and we will update you as soon as we can.”   Billboard has reached out to Bonaroo reps for more details. The […]

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Awards

Songwriters Hall of Fame: 8 Standout Moments From the 2025 Gala

P-Funk, EGOTs, Beach Boys, surprise guests and more. “This one here hits different,” George Clinton told an assorted crowd of songwriters, artists and music industry players in New York City on Thursday (June 13) night as he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. “It’s been chosen by those who truly know what it means to be a songwriter and I’m so honored.” The P-Funk progenitor was, unsurprisingly, correct: the Songwriters Hall of Fame does hit different, even for […]

todayJune 13, 2025

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The Coca-Cola Company Launches Real Thing Records. In Partnership With UMG: See Who’s Signed

The label will focus on emerging talent from around the world. The Coca Cola Company and Universal Music Group have partnered on the launch of a new imprint, Real Thing Records. or rtr. The venture will focus on signing and developing emerging talent from around the world, with the label focused on all genres. The first signees are French-New Zealand artist Max Allais, who clocked a hit this year with his single “When The Party Ends.” Real Thing Records. has […]

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