“Because Rihanna has remained in the public’s eye for two years, her recognition level is high,” Billboard wrote in 2007. “‘If you say her name, people know who she is,’ [radio programmer Cat] Thomas says. ‘But is she at a level where she can sell out an arena? No.’ “Pausing, he adds, ‘but that could
Koe Wetzel and Jessie Murph’s “High Road” rules Billboard’s Country Airplay chart (dated Jan. 18) for a fourth total and consecutive week. The collaboration drew 32.2 million in audience (down 1%) Jan. 3-9, according to Luminate. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song became the first Country
Koe Wetzel and Jessie Murph’s “High Road” rules Billboard’s Country Airplay chart (dated Jan. 18) for a fourth total and consecutive week. The collaboration drew 32.2 million in audience (down 1%) Jan. 3-9, according to Luminate. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song became the first Country
Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This week, Teddy Swims is
Grimes is reflecting on the state of the world amid the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, from which she and nearly 200,000 other Californians have been forced to evacuate this week. In a tweet posted Thursday (Jan. 9), the musician wrote that she thinks “the vibe is rather Biblical out here,” positing that “we
From international superstars to that Oasis reunion, it’s set to be a busy year for music lovers. Oasis Simon Emmett/Press Ask a music fan about their plans for 2025 and they’re likely to already be booked and busy. This won’t come as much of a surprise. Following the pandemic, the industry has tilted heavily towards
What sonic characteristics led to The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” claiming the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century chart? In 2021, Hit Songs Deconstructed, which provides in-depth analysis of Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits, held its Max Martin Deconstructed Masterclass, led by Hit Songs Deconstructed co-founder Dave Penn.
Maná has spoken out about the devastating ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, asking their fans and colleagues to make donations. “Los Angeles is like hell. There are devastating fires that are affecting the houses…it’s tremendous how the fire is raging,” frontman Fher Olvera said in a video message posted on Thursday (Jan. 9). He continued:
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” shines brightly as the No. 1 hit on Billboard’s recap of the first 25 years of the 21st century, leading Billboard’s Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century chart. The survey is based on performance on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart from the start of 2000 through the end
Just three months after his discharge from mandatory South Korean military duty, BTS‘ J-Hope is gearing up to hit the road and drop new solo music. In a pair of posts on Thursday night (Jan. 9) the K-pop superstar announced the dates for his Hope On the Stage 2025 world tour, while teasing “new music
