Here’s What Happened at the xx’s First Show in Eight Years
The trio brought “Intro,” “Crystalised,” and more to Mexico City’s Pepsi Center on Friday night
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Watch Jack White and Jack Black Reimagine “Seven Nation Army” on SNL
The Jacks whipped up a special version of the track to celebrate Black’s induction into the Five-Timers Club
Yale Law School scholars back UMG in Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ defamation fight, arguing rapper ‘consented’ to Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics
The Floyd Abrams Institute brief advances an argument that wasn't previously central in the case: that Drake consented to the allegedly defamatory statements, barring his lawsuit under established defamation law. Source
From WMG swooping for Revelator to UMG’s €500 million share buyback program… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
James Gadson, Prolific Funk and Disco Drummer, Dies at 86
Gadson’s work behind the kit can be heard on hit records by Bill Withers, the Jackson 5, and Diana Ross
Jeanine McLean Launches Castlight Media & Management With B2K & More: ‘Going to Do It All’
Founded by the industry vet and former MBK Entertainment president/managing partner, the firm's clients include Omarion, Tone Stith and Brittney Spencer.
Yes Postpone European Tour so Guitarist Steve Howe Can Undergo ‘Essential Surgery’
"This decision has been made to ensure that Steve can return to the stage in full health and deliver the performances that fans deserve," reads a statement from the band
Jack White, Anne Hathaway & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote!
New releases from Arlo Parks, Thundercat and floweroflove also came out this week.
Here’s What to Buy From Dolly Parton’s Good American Collection
The collaborative collection includes unique denim bottoms, dresses and Western-inspired tops.
Gucci Mane & Pooh Shiesty Relationship Timeline
On Thursday (April 2), Pooh Shiesty was arrested on robbery and kidnapping charges tied to a dispute over his record contract with Gucci Mane.
Bo Lueders, Harm’s Way Guitarist and HardLore Podcast Host, Dies at 38
Lueders, who also played in XweaponX, was a linchpin of the Chicago straight-edge community
Zion’s EP ‘The Perfect Melody II’ & More Best New Music Latin
Plus, check out Billboard's New Music Latin weekly playlist below!
Kid Cudi to Make His Feature Directorial Debut & Star in Upcoming Film ‘Doe’: ‘The Ultimate Dream’
The film will also feature new music from the artist.
James Gadson, Drummer for Diana Ross and Bill Withers, Dead at 86
Versatile drummer backed Jackson 5, Paul McCartney, D'Angelo, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Beck, and many others
Zara Larsson Defends Chappell Roan From Sexist Critics: ‘You Guys Just Hate Women, Actually’
“The more people hate her, the more I love her,” the Swedish pop star added.
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Score U.K. No. 1, But Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ Is Closing In
Tame Impala's 2025 song jumps nine places week-on-week into the top five.
RAYE Earns Her First U.K. No. 1 Album With ‘This Music May Contain Hope’
The LP goes one place better than her 2023 debut, My 21st Century Blues.
Young Miko Teams Up with Garnier and Rolling Stone to Say, “WASSUP” to SXSW
The globally renowned rapper hit the stage to celebrate Garnier’s newly launched Vitamin C Micellar Water.
UMG and Believe settle lawsuit that alleged ‘industrial-scale’ copyright infringement of Universal’s music
Universal Music Group and Believe have settled the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the Paris-headquartered music company and its distribution platform TuneCore in late 2024. A Joint Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice was filed today (April 3) in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, confirming that all claims in the … Continued Source
Watch Paul Simon Perform “Something So Right” on Colbert
Simon also discussed his songwriting inspirations and upcoming tour with the late-night host