SYDNEY, Australia — Young Australian music creators and their teachers have a new award to pursue. Established by experienced music industry executive Milly Petriella, the NUMAs (Next Up Music Awards) are a youth-led celebration of emerging talent in schools supported by student internships, and are designed to strengthen the pathways connecting young creators and
A shiny new toy — namely a Dolby Atmos for his home studio in Los Angeles — has revived Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee‘s interest in some of his old musical playthings. Explore See latest videos, charts and news On Friday (May 22), Lee will release Tommyland Rides Again, a freshly refurbished and expanded treatment
When Queen Latifah takes the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to host the American Music Awards on Monday (May 25), she’ll become the first person ever to have solo-hosted both the Grammys and the AMAs. She hosted the Grammys in 2005. If you add in performers who solo-hosted the Grammys
CORTIS achieves its first No. 1, and second top 10, on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as the group’s latest project, GREENGREEN, debuts atop the May 23-dated list. The set enters with 81,500 copies sold in the United States in the week ending May 18, according to Luminate, the act’s best sales week yet. CORTIS
Power is back. Power Book III: Raising Kanan released a trailer on Tuesday (May 19) for its fifth and final season, which returns to Starz on June 12. Joey Bada$$ is back as Unique, looking to assert his preserve his spot in the game, while Mekai Curtis (Kanan Stark) continues to make a name for
Latin music has hugely shaped the American musical landscape. From the lively rhythms of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco’s joint album Celia & Johnny to Daddy Yankee’s reggaetón breakthrough “Gasolina,” this music represent the diverse and vibrant contributions of Latin artists to the American songbook. Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to the
Hot 97‘s Summer Jam is back. The pioneering hip-hop radio station revealed its first wave of artists on the bill Tuesday (May 19), including a homecoming show for Fetty Wap, French Montana and Max B, Ice Spice, Rick Ross and DaBaby. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Summer Jam will take over New Jersey’s
Philadelphia’s Making Time ∞ (pronounced “Making Time Forever”) has announced its 2026 lineup. The robust bill features more than 120 producers and live acts including Bicep (who will be playing their only 2026 show in the Americas at the fest), Canadian club stalwart Daphni, German experimental producer Skee Mask, Sonic Youth legend Kim Gordon, Detroit
The Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines has never been afraid to speak up when it comes to music or politics, and now the 12-time Grammy winner has issued a sharply worded criticism against President Trump. In a new Instagram post, Maines wrote, “Our democracy is disappearing right before our eyes. This fugly slut is using
As previously reported, Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” is the biggest song in the world — more than 43 years after its release, moonwalking two spots to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart (dated May 23). The song has surged as the Jackson biopic Michael continues to thrill moviegoers, topping the latest box office
