Ed Sheeran, along with industry heavyweights like Harry Styles, Coldplay, and Elton John, are urging the U.K. government to allocate £250 million for music education in an open letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The letter – which Sheeran shared on his Instagram on Sunday – outlines plans to fund music programs in schools,…
Miley Cyrus took to Instagram on Monday (March 24) to announce the release date and share details of her upcoming album, Something Beautiful, which is scheduled to drop on May 30 via Columbia Records. In the post, Cyrus also showcased a striking cover shot by Glen Luchford featuring the pop superstar wearing a vintage Thierry…
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a fifth consecutive week, extending both artists’ career-long reign at the top of the all-genre singles chart. The Top 10 features a series of strong debuts this week, as Playboi Carti premieres two songs in the Top 5, with…
During an interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Friday (March 21), SZA opened up about her desire to collaborate with Taylor Swift, while sharing what the pair talked about when they were photographed together at the Grammy Awards. “It’s so interesting to me. Every time she walks up to me or approaches me, I’m…
On Sunday (March 23), the Jonas Brothers announced the dates and details of the Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour. The upcoming jaunt is in celebration of their 20th anniversary as a group, and will feature opening acts Marshmello, the All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Girls at select dates. In addition to featuring hits from the…
Sabrina Carpenter has secured her fifth consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, as her current single, “Bed Chem,” claims the top spot on this week’s radio ranking. Carpenter’s current chart-topper follows her previous Pop Airplay No. 1 hits, “Taste,” “Please Please Please,” “Espresso,” and “Feather.” With this accomplishment, Short n’ Sweet becomes the…
Playboi Carti has scored his second career No. 1 on the Billboard 200, as his new album, MUSIC, debuts atop the chart this week. The set premieres with 298,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. marking the biggest week of 2025 for a rap album, while also notching the biggest streaming week for a…
In a new interview with Knox News, Dolly Parton revealed that she set some ground rules before collaborating with pop star Sabrina Carpenter on a remix of the song, “Please Please Please.” “I told her, ‘Now, I don’t cuss,’” Parton recalled. “‘I don’t make fun of Jesus. I don’t talk bad about God, and I…
Emmy-nominated director Marty Callner, known for his provocative music videos in the Eighties, died on March 17 at the age of 78. His family revealed that Callner died of natural causes at his home in Malibu. His impactful career included directing iconic music videos for artists like Aerosmith (“Love in an Elevator,” “Dude Looks Like…
Billboard will be honoring Gracie Abrams as Songwriter of the Year at their upcoming Women In Music ceremony on March 29. This continues a creative hot streak for the 25-year-old musician, who was a Best New Artist nominee at the 2024 Grammy Awards, followed by a coveted opening slot on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Her…
