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In need of some new jams from your favorite queer artists to freshen up your playlists? We’ve got you covered. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news From Kehlani’s delectable dance anthem to Chappell Roan’s ecstatic synth-pop jam, check out just […]

During her visit to the Tamron Hall Show on Wednesday, Memphis MC GloRilla reflected on her mind-blowing visit to the White House in March, where she met President Biden and VP Kamala Harris. But host Hall had one more special moment to share during the segment, when she played a video from Glo’s dad, who talked about how proud he is of his daughter. “I’m the father of GloRilla, otherwise […]

J. Cole shook up the rap world with the surprise release of his Might Delete Later project on Friday (April 5). The mixtape arrived on streaming services without warning and fans quickly took note of the potent project closer “7 Minute Drill,” which appears to find Cole responding to Kendrick Lamar’s disses on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” “I got a phone call, they say that somebody dissing/ You want […]

Ahead of this weekend’s CMT Music Awards, this week Billboard is putting a spotlight on five country artists you should watch. Today’s is ‘Cowboy Carter’ featured artist Willie Jones. Tetris KellyFrom ‘X-Factor,’ to Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter.’ Willie Jones has all the swag and the voice to match it, which is why he’s one of our country artists to watch. Tetris KellyIf you’re looking at the future of country look no […]

Maggie Rogers got “Greedy” this week with her flawless cover of Tate McRae‘s hit single, which she performed at the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. Rogers put her characteristically folksy spin on the pop hit, stripping down the verse before belting the powerful chorus: “I would want myself/ Baby, please believe me/ I’ll put you through hell/ Just to know me.” The Canadian singer’s smash single surpassed a billion plays on […]

Popular performance series From The Block has locked in a partnership deal with Sparta Distribution, the companies announced today (April 3).  Since its 2021 inception, From The Block Performance has gained traction through viral performances from Cardi B, Offset, Chris Brown, Lil Yachty and 4 Batz, along the way accumulating over 200 million views. Sparta will distribute current and upcoming performances through DSPs as part of the partnership.  “Our distribution […]

Pophouse — the Swedish company that backed ABBA’s Voyage show in London and owns rights to music by Swedish House Mafia, Avicii and Cyndi Lauper — is acquiring KISS’ publishing, recording royalties and trademarks, including both the band’s logo and its iconic makeup design. The deal, announced April 4, will result in a Pophouse-produced KISS hologram show, using some of the same technology as ABBA’s Voyage. “We have a lot […]

Spoiler alert: This story contains the identity of the contestant eliminated on Wednesday night’s (April 3) episode of The Masked Singer. The Lizard’s lifespan has been cut short after getting eliminated from The Masked Singer on the competition show’s “Shower Anthems” episode Wednesday night (April 3). From the beginning of season 11, which kicked off last month, judges Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora accurately guessed the […]

Expectations are growing as the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, scheduled for May 11, approaches. This year, Spain will be represented by the duo Nebulossa, formed by singer María “Mery” Bas, 55, and keyboardist and producer Mark Dasousa, 47. Owners of an electro-pop project with an ’80s touch, Nebulossa has stood out from the start for its unique style, releasing several singles and an album, Poliédrica De Mí […]