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Teddy Swims and Giveon’s soulful collaboration “Are You Even Real” has emerged as the winner of this week’s new music poll, which features artists spanning various genres. The track was voted the top new release by music fans in a poll published Friday (Jan. 10) on Billboard. “Are You Even Real” garnered nearly 34% of the vote, edging out other new releases such as Wallows’ “Your New Favorite Song,” Jade’s […]

Ethel Cain is expressing her thoughts on the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. On Friday (Jan. 10), the 26-year-old musician shared a quote on her Instagram Story from former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, discussing how powerful groups like the NRA, Big Oil and insurance companies influence Congress. “Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction,” he wrote. Cain added the hashtag “KillMoreCEOs” to the post. In […]

Fuerza Regida are providing aid to those in need of housing amid the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles region. “To our beloved community affected by the Los Angeles fires: We are here for you in this challenging time. We’ve rented out a hotel with space for more than 50 families, more will become available for those in need of shelter. Please know that we stand with you and will […]

The home seen in “Scissors,” a new song and music video from Julia Michaels and Maren Morris, burned down in the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles. The pair made the video in Altadena, Michaels mentioned in an Instagram post on Friday (Jan. 10), the release day for her latest single with Morris. On YouTube, she shared a message that they’d learned the home’s owners, a couple with two young […]

Bruce Springsteen is honoring Sam Moore following the soul icon’s passing at 89 on Friday (Jan. 10). Taking to social media on Saturday, Springsteen shared a heartfelt message: “Over on E Street, we are heartbroken to hear of the death of Sam Moore, one of America’s greatest soul voices,” the Boss wrote on Instagram. “There simply isn’t another sound like Sam’s soulful tenor in American music.” The two friends shared […]

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A New Era for Piso 21 Piso 21 kicked off 2025 announcing that they will now be a trio composed by founding members David […]

Sam Moore, half of the seminal duo Sam & Dave, died Friday (Jan. 10) in Coral Gables, Fla. The cause of death was complications from surgery. He was 89. Moore, who was revered by artists including Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, Garth Brooks and Jon Bon Jovi, had an instantly recognizable tenor, first heard on such call-and-response classics as Sam & Dave’s 1960s hits “Hold On, I’m Coming” and the Grammy-winning […]

Los Angeles County remains in the throes of massive wildfires that began in various locations starting Tuesday (Jan. 7), leading to the displacement of more than 180,000 residents. The wildfires have reportedly destroyed thousands of properties and claimed 10 lives as first responders continue to battle the flames throughout the region. More and more organizations are stepping up to collect funds and provide resources for those impacted by the disasters. […]

Billboard reveals the Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century, and we’re sharing the top three that dominated the Hot 100 from January 1, 2000, through December 28, 2024.  What’s your favorite song of all time? Let us know in the comments! Tetris Kelly: Billboard has ranked the top 100 songs of the 21st century. And while the list is full of your favs that have been killing it […]