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What Are the Best Songs for July 4th? The People Speak Up | Billboard News What Are the Best Songs for July 4th? The People Speak Up | Billboard News

The Fourth of July is here and Billboard went out to ask people what song best represents the..
Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning Will Be the ‘Most Important Day’ in Heavy Metal History, Tom.. Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning Will Be the ‘Most Important Day’ in Heavy Metal History, Tom..

This might be the greatest one-day lineup in the history of rock, says Billy Corgan of the event..
Dropkick Murphys Fights Back in America’s ‘Time of Crisis’ on New Album ‘For the People’ Dropkick Murphys Fights Back in America’s ‘Time of Crisis’ on New Album ‘For the People’

The band's frontman Ken Casey breaks down the political inspiration for their new LP, his thoughts..
Nelly Picks This 2002 Hit as His Wife’s Best Song: ‘That’s One of My Favorite Ashanti Records’ Nelly Picks This 2002 Hit as His Wife’s Best Song: ‘That’s One of My Favorite Ashanti Records’

The St. Louis native's pick was a top 15 entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
Diddy’s Son King Combs Celebrates Verdict: ‘Pops Coming Home’ Diddy’s Son King Combs Celebrates Verdict: ‘Pops Coming Home’

King Combs recently released an EP with Ye that includes a song entitled Diddy Free.
Will Lorde Battle With ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ on the Billboard 200 Next Week? Will Lorde Battle With ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ on the Billboard 200 Next Week?

In this week's The Contenders, Lorde is likely to end up with the week's biggest debut — but a..
Aubrey O’Day Says She’s ‘Physically Ill’ Over Diddy Trial Verdict, Expresses Sympathy for Cassie Aubrey O’Day Says She’s ‘Physically Ill’ Over Diddy Trial Verdict, Expresses Sympathy for Cassie

The Danity Kane alum watched the results air live on CNN.
Wiz Khalifa Reveals to Bunnie XO He Has a Collab With Good Charlotte on the Way: ‘I Love Them’ Wiz Khalifa Reveals to Bunnie XO He Has a Collab With Good Charlotte on the Way: ‘I Love Them’

The rapper shares the news on her Dumb Blonde podcast in an upcoming episode.
Ye’s Australia Visa Canceled Over Antisemitic Song Lyrics: ‘He’s Made a Lot of Offensive Comments’ Ye’s Australia Visa Canceled Over Antisemitic Song Lyrics: ‘He’s Made a Lot of Offensive Comments’

We have enough problems in this country already, said Tony Burke, the country's immigration head.
Amyl & The Sniffers Defend Bob Vylan, Kneecap Over Glastonbury Backlash Amyl & The Sniffers Defend Bob Vylan, Kneecap Over Glastonbury Backlash

The British media in a frenzy about Bob Vylan and Kneecap but artists all weekend at Glastonbury..
Cold Chisel Announce ‘Big Five-0’ Live Album to Celebrate 50-Year Legacy Cold Chisel Announce ‘Big Five-0’ Live Album to Celebrate 50-Year Legacy

The 27-track album was recorded at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Nov. 23, 2024.
Olivia Rodrigo Plants Her Flag in the U.K. With Double Duty at Glastonbury & BST Hyde Park Olivia Rodrigo Plants Her Flag in the U.K. With Double Duty at Glastonbury & BST Hyde Park

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about a busy weekend of pop music in the U.K...
How Should Benson Boone Feel About the Early Reception to ‘American Heart’? How Should Benson Boone Feel About the Early Reception to ‘American Heart’?

This week's Five Burning Questions looks at the strong chart debut and less-strong reviews for..
TOMORROW X TOGETHER Reveal Tracklist For 4th Studio Album, ‘The Star Chapter: TOGETHER’ TOMORROW X TOGETHER Reveal Tracklist For 4th Studio Album, ‘The Star Chapter: TOGETHER’

The eight-track LP due out later this month will feature the songs Upside Down Kiss, lead single..
Bono Bids Emotional Farewell to USAID Staffers Fired By Trump: ‘You Were the Best Of Us’ Bono Bids Emotional Farewell to USAID Staffers Fired By Trump: ‘You Were the Best Of Us’

The U2 singer joined former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush on Monday (June 30) in..
Foo Fighters Drop Blazing 80-Second Minor Threat Cover Paying Tribute to Dave Grohl’s Hardcore Roots Foo Fighters Drop Blazing 80-Second Minor Threat Cover Paying Tribute to Dave Grohl’s Hardcore Roots

The band said the instrumental track for I Don't Wanna Hear It was recorded in 1995, with vocals..
Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour Delayed After Storm Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour Delayed After Storm

A powerful storm damaged gear during a recent stop in Missouri, forcing the cancellation of their..
JUSTB on the Importance of Supporting Bain’s Coming Out and Being an Ally in the K-Pop Industry JUSTB on the Importance of Supporting Bain’s Coming Out and Being an Ally in the K-Pop Industry

The band commit to sharing truth in their music and with unwavering supporting when one of their..
Lucinda Williams, CeCe Winans, Aimee Mayo & Tony Martin Among 2025 Nashville Songwriters Hall of.. Lucinda Williams, CeCe Winans, Aimee Mayo & Tony Martin Among 2025 Nashville Songwriters Hall of..

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala will be held Oct. 6.
Beyoncé Jokes She Was ‘Sittin’ Sidewayz’ When Flying Car Malfunctioned During Cowboy Carter.. Beyoncé Jokes She Was ‘Sittin’ Sidewayz’ When Flying Car Malfunctioned During Cowboy Carter..

The superstar referenced two fellow Houstonians while playing off the technical mishap from one of..
Celebrate Before the Fireworks & Take Advantage of These Fourth of July Deals at Sam’s Club Celebrate Before the Fireworks & Take Advantage of These Fourth of July Deals at Sam’s Club

The retailer currently features big sales on everything from kitchen appliances to bed accessories.
Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Continues No. 1 Run on Billboard Global Charts Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Continues No. 1 Run on Billboard Global Charts

The song tops the Global 200 for a ninth week and Global Excl. U.S. for a seventh frame.
Benson Boone’s ‘American Heart’ Beats at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart Benson Boone’s ‘American Heart’ Beats at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart

Plus, HAIM, YUNGBLUD and Peso Pluma debut in the top 10.
King Princess Is Manifesting a ‘Slutty Gay Summer’ That Goes Beyond Just Pride Month King Princess Is Manifesting a ‘Slutty Gay Summer’ That Goes Beyond Just Pride Month

The singer discusses her latest single RIP KP, her recent acting projects and the importance of..
Jennifer Lopez Gearing Up to Launch 2025 Overseas Up All Night Tour Jennifer Lopez Gearing Up to Launch 2025 Overseas Up All Night Tour

The continuation of the singer's JLo Live in 2025 run is slated to kick off on July 8 in Vigo,..
ROSÉ of BLACKPINK Crashes PSY’s Summer Swag Concert for Surprise ‘APT.’ Duet ROSÉ of BLACKPINK Crashes PSY’s Summer Swag Concert for Surprise ‘APT.’ Duet

The girl-group star also performed Toxic Till the End and Dance All Night.
PLUTO on ‘Whim Whamiee’ Success, Her Love for Future & Why Sexyy Red Is Her ‘Big Sister’ PLUTO on ‘Whim Whamiee’ Success, Her Love for Future & Why Sexyy Red Is Her ‘Big Sister’

Billboard's Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month for June also discusses her time on Lil Baby's WHAM Tour..
BBC Says It Should Have Pulled Coverage of Bob Vylan’s Controversial Glastonbury Set, Singer Says.. BBC Says It Should Have Pulled Coverage of Bob Vylan’s Controversial Glastonbury Set, Singer Says..

The punk-rap duo played on the West Holts stage over the weekend, where its vocalist led chants of..
Olivia Rodrigo, Turnstile & Wolf Alice: The Best Moments From Glastonbury 2025 Day 3 Olivia Rodrigo, Turnstile & Wolf Alice: The Best Moments From Glastonbury 2025 Day 3

The Worthy Farm bash concludes on Sunday with a headline set from Olivia Rodrigo.
Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out The Cure’s Robert Smith at Glastonbury 2025 Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out The Cure’s Robert Smith at Glastonbury 2025

Sunday night's Pyramid Stage headliner had a surprise guest in the form of the legendary songwriter.
Doechii Makes an All-Time Great Glastonbury Debut: 5 Best Moments Doechii Makes an All-Time Great Glastonbury Debut: 5 Best Moments

Her first appearance at Worthy Farm, Somerset is surely one for the history books.
As Music Becomes More ‘Glocal,’ Songwriters Need to Rethink How They Do Business As Music Becomes More ‘Glocal,’ Songwriters Need to Rethink How They Do Business

Swedish songwriters and producers create global hits for artists in other countries. What do they..
Konshens Breaks Down ‘Pool Party’ LP & Explains Why A ‘Shake It to the Max’ Remix Would Be.. Konshens Breaks Down ‘Pool Party’ LP & Explains Why A ‘Shake It to the Max’ Remix Would Be..

The Jamaican dancehall superstar also revealed his all-time favorite artists in the genre. Read the ..
How to Watch Haylie Duff’s New Lifetime Movie ‘Pretty Hurts’ Online for Free How to Watch Haylie Duff’s New Lifetime Movie ‘Pretty Hurts’ Online for Free

The Disney star steps back in front of the camera in a new original movie about the dangers of..
Ella Langley & HARDY Team Up for New Single ‘Never Met Anyone Like You’: ‘This Isn’t a Love Song’ Ella Langley & HARDY Team Up for New Single ‘Never Met Anyone Like You’: ‘This Isn’t a Love Song’

The rising star wrote the new song with HARDY and Jordan Schmidt.
Beyoncé Dominates Monthly Boxscore Report With More Than $150 Million Gross in May Beyoncé Dominates Monthly Boxscore Report With More Than $150 Million Gross in May

The Cowboy Carter Tour posts the second biggest monthly gross in Boxscore history.
Inside Bouyon: How a Fusion of Local Folk Music & Digitized Instruments Gave Way to Dominica’s.. Inside Bouyon: How a Fusion of Local Folk Music & Digitized Instruments Gave Way to Dominica’s..

For Black Music Month 2025, Billboard spoke with WCK Band's Cornell Phillip, Signal Band's Shelly..
Ask Billboard: Here Are the Nos. 1 & 2 Reasons That the Hot 100 Has Been Historic This Month Ask Billboard: Here Are the Nos. 1 & 2 Reasons That the Hot 100 Has Been Historic This Month

A peek at the high peak positions in the top 10 during June.
Morgan Wallen Reimagines Nothing But Thieves’ ‘Graveyard Whistling’ With an Alt-Rock Sound Morgan Wallen Reimagines Nothing But Thieves’ ‘Graveyard Whistling’ With an Alt-Rock Sound

The country star first included the song on his Abbey Road Sessions series on YouTube last year.
How Queer Country Artists Are Rewriting the Narrative and Increasing Their Impact How Queer Country Artists Are Rewriting the Narrative and Increasing Their Impact

As Pride Month winds down, country music stands out as a space where coming out can be especially..