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BTS’ V is in the holiday spirit as he dropped his rendition of “White Christmas” with Bing Crosby. Keep watching to hear a snippet of his version and to see what other BTS members have done for the holiday season!  Tetris Kelly: One of our favorite crooners is bringing the Christmas spirit. We’re discussing V’s new holiday track and some of the times BTS has brought the cheer. Just today, […]

It’s Kendrick Lamar Week for Billboard Unfiltered following the Thanksgiving break. Lamar unleashed his GNX album without any sort of warning on Nov. 22, and the LP debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 319,000 equivalent units earned. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Dot also took up a ton of real estate on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, with seven out of […]

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. Country music’s biggest stars are shining bright this holiday season with the 15th annual CMA Country Christmas special. Hosted by Grammy winners Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood for the second year in a row, the variety […]

Horst Weidenmüller, the CEO and founder of !K7 Music, has been recognized with the prestigious IMPALA Outstanding Contribution Award for his impactful work in the European independent music sector. The accolade coincides with the upcoming 40th anniversary of !K7 Music, which Weidenmüller established in 1985. At IMPALA’s recent board meeting, the organization highlighted Weidenmüller’s near four-decade career and pivotal role in advancing the independent music industry. !K7 Music began as […]

As 2024 winds down, Bad Bunny aims to leave his mark on the year’s final stretch with his latest single “EL CLúB,” released Thursday (Dec. 5). The track artfully merges pulse-quickening house beats with a nostalgic undercurrent, with the help of his longtime producers MAG and La Paciencia, as well as Saox. Then, ethereal-like guitar tones of traditional Afro-Puerto Rican plena enter, blending electronic elements with Puerto Rico’s rich cultural […]

Ariana Grande and The Weeknd couldn’t love each other harder. The “Blinding Lights” singer sang the praises of his longtime friend and collaborator in a recent post on Instagram Stories, sharing a poster for Wicked — in which the R.E.M. Beauty founder stars opposite Cynthia Erivo — and writing, “this was fantastic.” “congrats @arianagrande so proud,” The Weeknd added. Shortly afterward, Grande reposted the The Idol star’s words on her […]

Dorset’s End of The Road Festival has announced its first lineup for 2025’s event, confirming that Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten, Caribou and Self Esteem will headline. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Next year’s edition will take place at Larmer Tree Gardens in the south of England on Aug 29-31, 2025. The festival premiered in 2006 and has been held every […]

Sum 41 has canceled their entire Australian tour, including their co-headlining slot at the Good Things Festival, due to frontman Deryck Whibley’s battle with pneumonia. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The band announced the decision on Dec. 5, citing medical advice from Australian doctors who deemed Whibley too unwell to perform. “It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce […]

Ariana Grande’s performance as Glinda in Wicked has been generating awards buzz since even before the film’s Nov. 22 release. Now, the Palm Springs International Film Awards has selected Grande as the winner of the Rising Star Award, an honor previously presented to such actors as Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air), Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation) and Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone). The awards ceremony […]