Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle Michael Jackson in the eponymous Michael will assuredly be a talking point among the film’s viewers for months ahead, as the younger Jackson delivers an impressive, spot-on take on […]
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Taylor Swift is the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify, the streaming service said on Thursday, as Spotify released new charts tracking its top all-time artists, albums and songs to commemorate the service officially […]
Madonna‘s victory lap following a buzzy surprise Coachella appearance with Sabrina Carpenter has hit a snag just three days after the show, as the pop superstar shared Monday that the garments she wore during the […]
Coachella’s weekend one attendees may enjoy some more of the buzz for being there first, but at least in 2026, it was weekend two festivalgoers who came away with the bragging rights, as artists stashed […]
Sabrina Carpenter brought out Madonna as a surprise guest during her Coachella weekend two headlining set Friday night, with the two pop superstars performing “Vogue,” “Like A Prayer” and a new track together. The Queen […]
Live Nation Entertainment has been found liable in its bombshell monopoly lawsuit a major move that could drastically shake up the live music landscape as a judge now decides the penalty Live Nation and Ticketmaster […]
There are few people more qualified to take a hard, unflinching look at the complicated world of ‘90s boy bands than Joey Fatone. The NSYNC singer had a front-row seat to a defining cultural moment […]
There’s a vibe shift going on in how the music industry is coping with its ongoing AI revolution, at least if you believe the man who is arguably the most responsible for starting that revolution: […]
Demi Lovato had a Disney Channel full-circle moment during the opening night of her It’s Not That Deep tour at the Kia Center in Orlando on Monday night, as the singer reconnected with Selena Gomez […]
Taylor Swift is the top nominee for the 2026 American Music Awards, CBS and Dick Clark Productions revealed Tuesday, with the world’s biggest superstar earning eight nominations for the upcoming ceremony. Swift is already the […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame officially unveiled its 2026 class on Monday night, with Phil Collins, Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Iron Maiden all named as […]
Justin Bieber played his biggest concert in years as he headlined Coachella on Saturday night, delivering an intimate concert that leaned heavy on his Swag era and had Bieber mining through old YouTube clips on […]
Sabrina Carpenter had a premonition the last time she played Coachella in 2024, singing to a buzzing crowd during her set at the time that she would “see you back here when I headline.” It […]
Offset has issued his first statement on his health since he was hospitalized earlier this week after getting shot at a casino in Florida, assuring fans that he’s okay while a representative for the rapper […]
Teddy Swims is giddy about his first Coachella set this weekend. With his festival slot, the soulful singer will bid farewell to his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy era, the breakout chapter that propelled him […]
Labrinth is not featured on the music for Season 3 of Euphoria, The Hollywood Reporter can confirm, with Hans Zimmer taking the composer duties on his own. Zimmer had previously been confirmed to be collaborating […]
Universal Music Group issued a brief statement Monday addressing Bill Ackman‘s proposal to acquire the record company, stating that the company’s board of directors and advisors “will review the proposal in accordance with its fiduciary […]
Kevin Shivers has been named co-president at The Team, the agency announced on Tuesday, one of the most notable executive developments since it rebranded from Wasserman. As co-president, Shivers will work closely with The Team […]
Jack White is coming back to the desert. The rock star was added as a surprise act for Coachella for this weekend, with the music festival announcing White’s set in a post revealing the performance […]
David Schwimmer took to social media Monday to praise the companies that pulled their sponsorship at London’s Wireless Festival after Kanye West was revealed as headliner, stating that West still hasn’t properly atoned for his […]
The managing director who oversees the U.K.’s Wireless Festival has issued a new statement defending the festival’s decision to book Kanye West as a headliner, writing Monday that “forgiveness and giving people a second chance […]
Sabrina Carpenter is taking you on a “House Tour” with a newly dropped music video for her Man’s Best Friend single, and she got some assistance from Margaret Qualley and Madelyne Cline. Qualley co-directed the […]
Kanye West was on top of the world Wednesday night, or at least that’s the image the ever-controversial rapper projected for his comeback show at SoFi Stadium, where he spent the entire night atop a […]
It’s only the start of April, but Mitski has already taken the crown for the most unique residency of 2026, as the indie singer-songwriter kicked off a five-night stand in the auditorium at Hollywood High […]
Warner Music Group is acquiring the B2B independent music distribution service Revelator, the company announced on Wednesday, the latest affirmation of the hot market for distributors as music companies are looking to capitalize on the […]
The Chainsmokers are headlining the first-ever “Bridge Show” between the two upcoming Final Four games for the NCAA Men’s National Basketball Tournament, a move that reflects a growing presence of music programming at the world’s […]
John Legend is now being managed by Roc Nation, The Hollywood Reporter has learned, as the singer parts ways with longtime manager Ty Stiklorius and her firm Friends at Work. It’s unclear when the switch […]
Céline Dion is back. The international pop superstar used a birthday message Monday to confirm that she’d be taking the stage once again later this year, with a slate of concerts in France at the […]
Epic Records president Ezekiel Lewis has been promoted to CEO and chairman of the record label, parent company Sony Music Entertainment announced on Monday. Lewis will report to Sony Music Group chairman Rob Stringer. The […]
“Cool little place, this, isn’t it?” Paul McCartney exclaimed as he looked off into the rafters, then to the sold-out crowd of 1,200 ecstatic fans at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood Friday night, minutes after […]
Dash Crofts, one half of the ’70s soft-rock Duo Seals & Crofts, who found success with hits like “Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl,” has died, his family announced on Thursday. He was 87. “We are […]
Paul McCartney is back with new music, as the legendary Beatles co-founder dropped “Days We Left Behind” on Thursday, the lead single for his newly announced upcoming 18th studio album The Boys of Dungeon Lane. […]
Usher weighed in on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ image and influence in an interview earlier this week, claiming the hip-hop mogul has been “misrepresented” following the numerous sexual abuse allegations against him, instead focusing on his […]
NSYNC‘s Joey Fatone is serving as executive producer on an upcoming documentary series that will chronicle the dark side of the boy band boom of the 1990s, ID announced on Tuesday. Boy Band Confidential is […]
To Baby Boomers, Chuck Norris was a legitimate martial arts master. To Gen X, he was Colonel Braddock from Missing In Action and Walker in Walker, Texas Ranger. But to a wider swath of millennials […]
Warner Music Group and Netflix are teaming to produce documentaries on the music company’s roster of artists and songwriters, the companies announced Friday. “The combination of Warner Music Group’s IP with Netflix’s global reach is […]
A North Carolina man has agreed to pay over $8 million after pleading guilty in the first-ever criminal music streaming fraud case brought by law enforcement. The feds had first indicted Mike Smith in 2024, […]
Lorde is officially an independent artist, the pop star revealed to fans in a voice memo published on Tuesday, meaning one of the world’s biggest acts is officially on the market. “I have been in […]
Jay-Z is set to celebrate the anniversaries of his seminal albums Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint with a pair of concerts at Yankee Stadium in New York this summer, the rapper’s company Roc Nation confirmed […]
Bruno Mars has entered into a publishing deal with Avex Music Group, the company announced Tuesday, putting the Japanese company in business with one of the biggest hitmakers in the music industry. Avex will serve […]
Sen. Amy Klobuchar found the Department of Justice’s recent settlement with concert and ticketing giant Live Nationto be so weak that she’s pitching legislation to strengthen settlement procedures going forward altogether. Klobucher introduced the Antitrust […]
Lollapalooza revealed a stacked group of headliners for the festival’s 2026 edition, with Olivia Dean, Lorde, Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Smashing Pumpkins, Jennie and the XX all topping this year’s bill. Lolla booked a diverse […]
Harry Styles‘ Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally debuted atop Billboard’s 200 Albums chart, the publication confirmed Sunday, with the album earning the biggest debut of 2026 so far. Reps for Columbia Records said Monday […]
The antitrust trial against Live Nation is set to resume Monday, as the concert and ticketing giant failed to reach a settlement with a majority of the states that sued the company in tandem with […]
We won’t know the results of the Oscars until Sunday, and yet Bradley Rainey already has plenty worth celebrating. The veteran agent is head of Music for Visual Media at WME, where he oversees a […]
HarbourView has acquired “select music and non-music assets” from the estate of legendary producer Quincy Jones, the company announced on Thursday. HarbourView said Thursday that the deal encompasses both Jones’ recorded and publishing assets, as […]
Sienna Spiro is inevitable. That much seems clear as the bubbling U.K. singer steps off the stage at the close of her very first U.S. headlining concert at The Troubadour in West Hollywood last week, […]
Spotify updated its annual loud and clear report on Wednesday, touting figures the streaming service says reflects an increasingly global music industry as creators from all over the world are spawning more hits. In the […]