Diplo’s Major Lazer and Los Ángeles Azules featuring Belinda and Elena Rose are among the artists set to take the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup‘s Countdown Concert series, FIFA announced Tuesday (June 2). The shows are taking place simultaneously in Mexico City, Los Angeles and Toronto on June 10. Developed in collaboration with
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Ronaldinho is taking the next step in his music-industry expansion. The Brazilian soccer legend revealed CAMISA 10, which Billboard can exclusively announce on Wednesday (June 3), as the inaugural release from his new global music brand and record label, Tu Música. The project is set to arrive on June 9, just prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Explore See
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 fast approaching, the organization has released the tracklist for the official album of the tournament. On Wednesday (June 3), FIFA Sound, FIFA’s global entertainment strategy and platform, revealed the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album spans 18 tracks and is the most extensive multi-track music project created for a
BTS is 13! And to celebrate, the boy band kicked off Festa — its annual lineup of activities commemorating its anniversary — by sharing new family photos. The Instagram snaps — which dropped on Thursday morning (June 4) in Korea — show RM, Jung Kook, Jimin, Jin, SUGA, j-hope and V dressed in business casual
Latto isn’t playing around when it comes to ghostwriting claims or being accused of taking anyone else’s flow. During a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Joe Budden reviewed Latto’s Big Mama and explained that he felt plenty of Drake influence in the album opener “Hostage” featuring 21 Savage. Explore See latest videos, charts
“It takes a village to make things happen out on the road,” two-time CMA entertainer of the year winner Keith Urban told the audience that gathered at Nashville venue The Pinnacle during the annual CMA Touring Awards Tuesday (June 2), as Urban served as the host of the event for the fourth consecutive year. Explore
Billboard Japan‘s Women in Music interview series returns with ATARASHII GAKKO! The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors. This series featuring female players in the
Megan Thee Stallion is back outside and she’s got a new era on the horizon. The Houston native teased unreleased music on social media on Tuesday (June 2), which appears to address her split from NBA star Klay Thompson. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “All that wifey s–t is dead/ Put that to
CUTIE STREET’s “Kyuto na Kyutai” (CUTIE SPHERE) bows atop the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released June 3. The third single from the eight-member girl group serves as the latest ending theme to the Pokemon TV anime series. The track sold 533,176 copies to rule sales, while also hitting No. 22 for downloads
