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“I try to really put all my focus into the project in front of me,” says Justin Levine. That may sound like a simple enough goal – but for Levine, Broadway’s favorite musical polymath, it’s not so easy these days.   Since 2009, when Levine was music director, co-orchestrator and also a performer in the genre-smashing off-Broadway rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, more and more theater creators have called […]

Every year, the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony usually provides at least one wow moment by having a superstar deliver a breathtaking version of a song written by one of the honorees, or delivering a pairing that creates a watercooler moment, but this year, the 53rd annual edition — held Thursday (June 13) at the Marriott Marquis in New York — topped itself by reuniting inductees R.E.M. on stage […]

LL Cool J is ready to heat up just in time for the summer. The Radio rapper returned on Friday (June 14) with his first single of the year “Saturday Night Special” featuring Rick Ross and Fat Joe. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After connecting with Joey Crack and Rozay, the 56-year-old will look to carry the momentum from “Saturday Night Special” […]

R.E.M. told CBS Mornings this week that it would take a comet for them to play together again. Well, apparently they saw one. For the first time in nearly 16  years, the foursome reunited to sing “Losing My Religion” at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala in New York on Thursday night (June 13). The performance was preceded by Jason Isbell, who feted them with a spirited, note-perfect rendition of the […]

Travis Kelce is about to pick up a new piece of bling, but it’s not an engagement ring for Taylor Swift… yet. In a clever teaser posted by the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday (June 13), the tight end holds up three of his fingers and points to one of his knuckles with a knowing smile. “TONIGHT,” reads a message at the end alongside a diamond-ring emoji. The clip served […]

Billie Eilish has done a lot of things, but one thing she’s never experienced is getting dumped. In a discussion conducted by Lana Del Rey for Interview, the 22-year-old pop star revealed that she’s never been broken up with — but you shouldn’t be too quick to label her a “heartbreaker,” either. “I’m not going to get too in detail, because I’m going to be rude, but I’ve never been […]

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. Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 hits theaters on Friday (June 14). Eight years after the first film grossed around $857 million worldwide, Disney fans can once again feel all the emotions with this highly anticipated sequel. […]

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. Fans are already snatching up adorable plushies from the film’s characters ahead of Inside Out 2 releasing in theaters on Friday (June 13). From anxiety to sadness, these plush toys might just help you work through […]

Danny Ocean’s wish is granted as the Venezuelan achieves his first No. 1 on a Billboard chart with “Amor.” The pop-dembow tune surges 10-1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart and 2-1 on the Latin Pop Airplay ranking (dated June 15). “What makes me happiest, beyond my name being there, is that a Venezuelan is at No. 1,” Ocean tells Billboard. “This is a project that has always honored love.” […]