Jellybean Johnson, The Time Drummer & Prince Associate, Dies at 69
A celebrated musician and producer, Johnson helped pioneer the Minneapolis Sound.
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Watch Billy Corgan, Lyric Opera of Chicago Perform ‘Tonight, Tonight’ and ‘Bullet With Butterfly Wings’
The Smashing Pumpkins leader’s opera team-up celebrates the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
RocNation Distribution Review: Hidden Contract Traps Artists Must See
The name RocNation rings bells in the entertainment business. It’s one of the top management companies in the world, representing recording artists, songwriters, publishers, and athletes.…
Jellybean Johnson, the Time Musician and a Pioneer of the Minneapolis Sound, Dead at 69
The multi-instrumentalist and Prince associate served as the drummer in the Time and produced for Janet Jackson and New Edition
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025: How to Watch the F1 Race Online for Free
The race kicks off Saturday (Nov. 22) at 11 P.M. ET.
Alicia Keys Pops Up at ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to Salute Yolanda Adams’ Broadway Debut, Talks ‘Beautiful’ New Holiday Song
"It's just a beautiful time of no limits," Keys tells Billboard. "That's how I look at everything."
Ornella Vanoni, ‘The Lady of Italian Song,’ Dies at 91
In a seven decade-long career, Vanoni recorded more than 100 albums and had international hits with songs like “Senza Fine” and “L’appuntamento."
Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour Setlist: Every Song From the Dominican Republic Night One
Puerto Rican band Chuwi opened the first of two nights at a sold-out Olympic Stadium on Bad Bunny's world tour.
How Andrés Cepeda Made His Dream of Singing With Celia Cruz Come True | Billboard News
Andrés Cepeda talks about his tribute to his hometown of Bogotá, Colombia, and how he was recently able to record a song with Celia Cruz.…
Paola Jara & Jessi Uribe Welcome Baby Girl & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Plus, Nicki Nicole shares emotional moment with Andrea Bocelli.
Top Music Business News Last Week
Top music business news last week include TIDAL adding artists tools, Spotify spotlighting creators, UK banning tickets resale, Live Nation moved to dismiss the DOJ lawsuit and much more. The post Top Music Business News Last Week appeared first on Hypebot.
Charli XCX Details the Good, Bad, and ‘Fantasy’ of Being a Pop Star
In Charli's latest Substack, the Brat artist muses on the "realities of being a pop star," according to her
Santa Fe Klan Breaks Down 5 Essential Tracks From ‘Baile Cholo,’ His New Cumbia Vallenata Album
“Since I was a child, before I started rapping, cumbia ran through my veins,” the artist says.
Here Are 13 Songs Taylor Swift Wrote for Other Artists
Some of the tunes feature the pop superstar, others ended up as vault tracks when she released her Taylor’s Versions.
In Canada: Music Industry’s Next Generation Unites for Billboard Canada’s First 40 Under 40 Event
Also in Canadian music news this week, Warner Music Canada names two new co-general managers.
Mumford & Sons and Hozier Make Fastest Flight to No. 1 on Adult Alternative Airplay This Year
“Rubber Band Man” rules in just its fourth week.
AI Platform KLAY Signs Licensing Deals With UMG, WMG, Sony for Recorded Music & Publishing Rights
Set to launch in the coming months, KLAY will be a subscription-based interactive streaming service where users can manipulate music, says a source close to the deal.
Foo Fighters Extend Rock & Alternative Airplay No. 1 Record With ‘Asking for a Friend’
The band earns its 13th No. 1 and second this year.
Aaron Carter Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Xanax Prescriptions Is Scaled Back but Survives
A judge says Carter's son can proceed to trial with claims two doctors and two pharmacies supplied the pop star with "excessively high" amounts of Xanax before his death
Olivia Dean Blasts ‘Disgusting’ Ticketmaster, Live Nation and AEG Over Resale Ticket Prices
Artist's Art of Loving tour dates went on sale Friday