Month: July 2024

South Korea-based music distributor YG PLUS, a subsidiary of K-pop powerhouse YG Entertainment (BLACKPINK, BabyMonster), signed a licensing deal with African streaming and download service Boomplay that will bring YG’s catalog to the platform. According to a press release, Boomplay boasts 70 million users. “We look forward to a successful […]

You can always count on Los Tigres del Norte to tell it how it is, both onstage and off the stage. On Thursday (July 25), the legendary Mexican group attended, for the first time ever, the Premios Juventud awards show, where they were honored with an Agent of Change Award […]

Ariana Grande has her fans on her mind! The pop superstar recently opened up about touring plans amid her busy schedule balancing music, filming Wicked and working on her makeup line, R.E.M. Beauty. “It’s something we are trying to figure out because I have to spread my focus quite thin […]

The Kid LAROI takes Billboard behind the scenes of his LA tour stop. The Australian star shares how he preps before taking the stage, his appreciation for his fans, a moment with Akon and more! The Kid LAROI: I’m so f—ing tired, I’m sorry, I feel like I’m giving you […]

Premios Juventud 2024 kicked off in a spirited spectacle led by the illustrious salsa producer Sergio George and reggaetón heavyweight Wisin, setting the stage ablaze, equipped with red lighting, at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. Celebrating tropical rhythms, their opening performance of “La Vida Es Una Fiesta” — […]

Peso Pluma, Carin León, Maluma, Karol G and Shakira are among the top nominees at the 2024 Premios Juventud, taking place Thursday (July 25) at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan. Hosted by Lele Pons, Clarissa Molina and Wisin, Premios Juventud — a fan-voted awards […]

Black was the color of the night at the 2024 Premios Juventud red carpet on Thursday (July 25). Among the first to walk and pose was Anitta, who wore a crisscross halter top see-through black dress. Meanwhile, Domelipa wore a flowy black dress that was perfect for the hot and […]

Alexis Lanternier was named CEO of French music streamer Deezer, replacing interim CEO Stu Berger, the company announced Thursday (July 25). Lanternier, who will be based at Deezer’s Paris headquarters, most recently co-founded and developed Branded, a digital-first consumer goods company. Prior to that, Lanternier was an executive vp of […]

Tommy Richman’s long standing reign as No.1 is over, but who succeeded him? Keep watching to find out! Tetris Kelly: “Million Dollar Baby” has been dethroned and Charlie XCX breaks into the Top 10 along with other new hits. “Champagne Coast” by Blood Orange ended Tommy Richman’s reign on the […]

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