Month: May 2024

A lively arena business and seemingly insatiable demand for live music helped Live Nation achieve a record first quarter, the company announced Thursday (May 2).  Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Total revenue grew 21% to $3.8 billion and adjusted operating income […]

Travis Kelce may be the highest paid tight end in the NFL, but Jimmy Kimmel still poked some fun at the Kansas City Chiefs star during his talk show on Tuesday (April 30). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Congratulations to Travis […]

Tres Generaciones Tequila, a 50 year old brand introduced by the family that elevated tequila to a symbol of Mexican pride, and Billboard are partnering together for a year-long celebration of music’s transformative power to unveil the top songs that have energized, uplifted and excited six select cities, known as […]

Morgan Wallen, who is fresh off a headlining gig at Stagecoach music festival, was scheduled to attend a court date in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday (May 3) in regards to his arrest after allegedly throwing a chair off the roof of a Broadway Street bar. Explore Explore See latest videos, […]

Taylor Swift is returning to the road to complete the final leg of her Eras Tour for fans eager to hear the singer-songwriter perform new tracks like “Fortnight,” “Down Bad” and “Florida!!!” from her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest […]

The producers over at TNT’s Inside the NBA must be from L.A., because they keep playing West Coast diss tracks. During the Wednesday (May 1) broadcast, Kendrick Lamar‘s Drake diss song “Euphoria” can be heard playing faintly in the background as Shaq, Kenny, Chuck and Ernie were getting ready for […]

It’s hard not to feel confident when Taylor Swift is in your corner. After opening for the pop star for a chunk of the Eras Tour last year, Girl in Red says she feels more sure of her abilities than ever, and that’s largely thanks to the “Anti-Hero” singer’s support. […]

Bhavi, Seven Kayne, Milo J, Tiago PZK, Khea and Neo Pistea lead this week’s Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated May 4), as “Bésame (Remix)” lands at No. 1 in its second week. It’s the first win for Bhavi, Seven Kayne and Neo Pistea. Explore See latest videos, charts and […]

Helped by paid music subscriptions and a strong performance from its music publishing division, Universal Music Group generated revenue of 2.59 billion euros ($2.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2024, a 5.8% increase (7.9% at constant currency) over the prior-year quarter, the company announced Thursday (May 2).  Explore Explore […]

Guitarist Duane Eddy made his impact on the first Billboard Hot 100, dated Aug. 4, 1958, and led a Billboard ranking as recently as March – marking his first-ever No. 1 – reflecting the widespread legacy of the rockabilly legend. As previously reported, Eddy died, at age 86, Tuesday (April […]