The second edition of México Canta (Mexico Sings), a binational competition for artists in Mexico and the United States spearheaded by the Mexican government, aims to promote songs by young performers that are free of content glorifying violence and drugs. This year, the initiative will focus on regional Mexican music proposals. The reason, explains Secretary
The Caribbean Music Awards are back! Announced Wednesday afternoon (June 10), Trinidadian cross-genre powerhouse Lady Lava leads the nominations for the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, with nine nods across seven categories. Fast-rising Jamaican dancehall star Ayetian, King of Soca Machel Montano and Grenadian soca sensation V’ghn follow with seven nominations each. Last year’s big winner,
JI BLUE’s “Keshiki” soars to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated June 10. JI BLUE is a special unit formed by soccer-loving members drawn from boy bands JO1 and INI. The track serves as the official theme song for the Japan national soccer team campaign Saiko no Keshiki wo 2026. The CD
Glenn Close is one of our greatest actresses, but she has been a perennial bridesmaid at the Oscars, amassing an 0-8 track record. Close will finally become an Oscar winner, albeit an honorary one, at the 17th Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is presenting the awards
It appears Wu-Tang Clan may be set to invade Madison Square Garden, according to multiple reports as well as hints from the group itself. The legendary rap crew has been tapped to perform the halftime show for Wednesday’s (June 10) game four of the NBA Finals, a source confirmed to Rolling Stone. Page Six first
This story is part of Billboard’s Global World Cup Series, a collection of 11 cover stories which pairs top soccer stars across the world competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with highly-touted musicians in accompanying countries. In just a few days, the eyes of the world will turn to Toronto and Vancouver for the
On the eve of the fan-centered CMA Fest, Billboard put the focus on country’s movers and shakers with a June 3 Country Power Players party that saw five artists and executives honored with awards that recognized both a new generation of talent and the predecessors who set the table for them. Explore See latest videos,
This story is part of Billboard’s Global World Cup Series, a collection of 11 cover stories which pairs top soccer stars across the world competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with highly-touted musicians in accompanying countries. “When are we dropping the next hit?” Lucho Díaz asks Ryan Castro with a laugh, as they switch
With a catalog containing 19 studio albums dating back to 1974, Rush has an incredible amount of music to choose from for its current Fifty Something tour. The trek’s second night, held June 9 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, emphasized this vastness of choice, with the band playing a 22-song setlist that was
Pope Leo XIV appears to understand Benito’s drawing power. During his visit to Spain this week, the pontiff joked to CNN that if people had to choose between seeing him or Bad Bunny in Madrid, many would likely pick the Puerto Rican superstar. “If they are confronted with the question: do they want to see
