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BTS’ Jin made his hotly anticipated solo debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Nov. 20, promoting his first solo album, Happy. Among the gems from the revealing interview, Jin recounted the fascinating story behind receiving a guitar from none other than Coldplay’s Chris Martin. “Are you a big fan of rock? And who is your favorite rock artist?” host Jimmy Fallon asked Jin, who replied in his […]

22 years it was first launched in the U.K., ubiquitous music identification app Shazam has announced it has now surpassed 100 billion recognitions. First launching on Aug. 19 2002, Shazam began its life as an SMS service where users would dial a number, hold up their phones to identify the song being played, and then receive the name and artist via a text message. While it grew in popularity and […]

As TDE continues to celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Compton record label has announced their 11th annual Christmas concert, toy drive, and community giveback. SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad, SiR, Ab-Soul, Ray Vaughn, Zacari and Kal Banx are all set to perform alongside special guests. Prior special guests have included the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Big Sean, and A$AP Ferg, so you wouldn’t want […]

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. New games are played and reputations are tested in a new adaptation of the 1999 movie Cruel Intentions. Amazon MGM Studios has lengthened the storyline into an original series of the same title and with a […]

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Soul legend Al Green has turned his attention to college rock favorites R.E.M., sharing a cover of the Georgia outfit’s 1993 single, “Everybody Hurts”. Released on Tuesday (Nov. 19), Green’s cover of the song sees the veteran singer reimagining the original in his trademark soul style, backing his delivery of the hopeful lyrics with a full band, including strings and backing vocalists. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See […]

Before Hanumankind started making waves on the Billboard Hot 100 with his Kalmi-assisted “Big Dawgs” (No. 23), Jay Sean was making history for South Asian artists on Billboard’s marquee singles chart. In 2009, Jay Sean (born Kamaljit Singh Jhooti) topped the Hot 100 with “Down,” his Lil Wayne-assisted debut single. The achievement helped Sean become the very first South Asian artist to top the Hot 100 and helped kick off […]

Method Man, Redman and Raekwon are each hip-hop legends, but they aren’t resting on their laurels. Huddled inside of Red Bull’s Los Angeles studio, the veteran MCs are gearing up for their Red Bull Spiral Freestyle. Before filming the cypher, Redman reflects on what this moment means for him and for rap’s evolution. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It’s not just about […]

Sabrina Carpenter unveiled the trailer for A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter on Netflix during the final night of her Short n’ Sweet U.S. tour in L.A. on Monday night. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Christmas is coming early this year,” the pop star says at the beginning of the teaser. “I wouldn’t count on a silent night.” Netflix previously announced […]