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Billboard is excited to introduce its brand-new Substack channel, dedicated entirely to daily charts coverage — a must-read destination for music fans, industry professionals and data obsessives alike. This exclusive platform will bring subscribers into the heart of the action, spotlighting the closest battles for the No. 1 spots happening across Billboard’s 200-plus charts. Whether it’s the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, Billboard 200 albums ranking, or any of our genre-specific or global rankings, the Substack will be your go-to source for real-time chart analysis, record-breaking moments and behind-the-scenes insight into what’s driving the hits. Each post will showcase the artists…

Boosie BadAzz dropped more baseless conspiracies regarding Cassie and her husband, Alex Fine, devising a legal plot against Diddy.Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura, who’s been a key witness in the United States v. Diddy trial, dated the music mogul from 2007 to 2018, marrying Fine the following year. Throughout the trial’s second week, Ventura testified with shocking allegations about her ex-boyfriend, including accusations of grooming of her to participate in ‘freak-offs.’ The singer and model, who’s pregnant with her third child, claimed that she was occasionally forced to be in the strenuous sex sessions with escorts, sometimes when she had UTIs. Fine…

Mora (real name: Gabriel Armando Mora Quintero) surprised fans with the release of his fifth studio album, Lo Mismo de Siempre, on Sunday (May 18) via Rimas Entertainment.  The 17-track set, which was first produced in Miami and then finished in Puerto Rico, was created during an ultra-personal moment in Mora’s life: fatherhood. Though the songs don’t necessarily delve into his personal life per se, it was important for him to move back home with his family to spark his muse and seek the ideal inspiration.  Lo Mismo de Siempre — named in honor of those who say that the…

Donald Trump called for a federal investigation into Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen over their appearances at campaign events for Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing them of accepting millions in illegal payments for political support. In a series of all-caps social media posts, Trump questioned, “HOW MUCH DID HARRIS PAY BEYONCÉ AND SPRINGSTEEN?” and claimed the involvement of celebrities was a “corrupt & unlawful way to capitalize on a broken system” and “artificially build up her sparse crowds.” “According to news reports, Beyoncé was paid $11,000,000 to walk onto a stage, quickly ENDORSE KAMALA, and walk off to loud booing for…

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Digital cameras were thought to be dead after the introduction of the first Apple iPhone back in 2007, but new research has found an increasing surge in sales — and it’s all thanks to Gen Z. Young adults are supposedly the driving force behind the major growth in digital camera sales as the desire for a vintage ’90s aesthetic and Y2K style prevails. Explore Explore See…

Regional Mexican music imprint Kartel Music is rebranding as K Music, it was announced on Monday (May 19). Founded in 2019 in Riverside, Calif., the label has played a pivotal role in promoting regional Mexican music while helping drive its recent global expansion. “This rebranding to K Music marks a significant milestone for our team and artists,” said Freddy Becerra, CEO/co-founder of K Music, in a statement. “In just a few years, our artists have topped charts and earned recognition from global tastemakers like Billboard. Our new name reflects an ambition with no borders.” The decision to renew the brand…

DDG responded to Soulja Boy’s boxing challenge, accusing him of being “on another heroin rant” after the rapper called him out. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe DDG hit back after Soulja Boy challenged him to a boxing match during an expletive-filled Instagram Live rant Sunday night (May 18) over the ongoing Halle Bailey drama. “You know how to fight, right? You a boxer, right? Let’s…

Ed Sheeran wants the U.S. Supreme Court to finally end one of the long-running lawsuits claiming his “Thinking Out Loud” infringed Marvin Gaye‘s “Let’s Get It On,” calling a recent appeal to the high court “baseless.” The star’s accuser — a company that owns a partial stake in Gaye’s 1973 song — asked the justices earlier this year to revive the case, which was dismissed in November after a lower court ruled that the two tracks share only basic “musical building blocks.” In a response Friday (May 16), Sheeran’s attorneys said the “Thinking” case is not the kind of precedent-setting…

In a swift follow-up to Jin’s debut solo album, Happy, released just six months ago, BTS‘ global superstar and resident rock enthusiast returns with Echo. Released on May 19, the seven-track journey explores more of the rock-influenced soundscapes that have shaped his musical identity, for deeper stories that can resonate on a more human level. Where Happy featured stadium-ready cameos from Take That‘s Gary Barlow and ONE OK ROCK‘s Taka and Toru, Echo opts for a more intimate approach, favoring some longtime collaborators alongside some new faces — who help Jin explore a range of rock subgenres without diluting his…

Malcolm X would have turned 100 on Monday (May 19) had he not been assassinated. Anybody who has been touched by Brother Malcolm, who passed as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, is forever impacted by his words, voice and vision. His image still appears on t-shirts and murals, but his ideology has been diluted, commercialized or marginalized. His uncompromising truth lives. We are in a moment where white nationalism is rising, truth is curated by algorithms and history—Black History—is being scrubbed from institutions. Malcolm X’s voice won’t be fading if we have anything to do with it. From the Streets to the Pulpit…