New Music Friday: Isaiah Rashad, DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg, Gucci Mane Lead a Week of Major Hip Hop and R&B Releases
This week’s New Music Friday marked a pivotal moment for the music industry, particularly within the hip-hop and R&B genres, signaling new chapters for a multitude of artists. The releases…
Kanye West’s ‘Bully’ First-Week Sales Are In As Deluxe Edition Nears
Kanye West’s latest album, Bully, has entered the highly competitive Billboard 200 chart with a notable debut, securing the number two position despite a preceding period marked by intense public…
Raye’s Independent Triumph Propels Human Re Sources CEO J Erving to Billboard’s Executive of the Week
British singer-songwriter-producer Raye has achieved unprecedented career milestones with her latest album, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE, debuting at No. 11 on the prestigious Billboard 200, alongside its breakout single,…
Heavyweight Collaborations and Poignant Returns Define This Week’s New Music Friday Landscape
Following the significant attention garnered by Kanye West’s long-awaited Bully last week, the latest installment of New Music Friday shifts its focus squarely onto the compelling power of collaboration, alongside…
Latin Remix of the Week: Bratty Joins The Cranberries for a Spanish Reimagining of Linger
In a significant cross-cultural collaboration that bridges the gap between 1990s Irish alternative rock and the contemporary Mexican indie scene, singer-songwriter Bratty has contributed a Spanish-language vocal performance to a…
Billboard Español Unveils Curated Selection of 35 New Latin Christian Songs for Holy Week 2026
As the global community observes the solemnity and reflection of Holy Week 2026, Billboard Español has released a comprehensive editorial selection featuring 35 newly released Christian songs in Spanish. This…
Justin Moore’s "Time’s Ticking" set a record for the longest climb to hit the peak this week, but it’s hardly alone.
The landscape of country music charts witnessed a historic milestone on April 3, 2026, as Justin Moore’s single, "Time’s Ticking," finally ascended to the coveted No. 1 position on Billboard’s…
Live Nation Antitrust Trial: Week Four Sees Concert Giant’s Defense Take Center Stage Amidst Allegations of Witness Intimidation
The fourth week of the landmark antitrust trial against Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest concert promoter and ticketing behemoth, concluded with the company mounting a robust defense against accusations…
Hip-Hop’s Dynamic Week: Mike WiLL Made-It Returns with R3SET, Kid Cudi Drops Debut EP, and Industry Movers Make Waves
The hip-hop landscape experienced a seismic shift this week with a cascade of high-profile releases, led by multi-platinum superproducer Mike WiLL Made-It’s highly anticipated album, R3SET. Marking nearly a decade…
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” Claims Fifth Non-Consecutive Week at UK No. 1, Crowned 2026 BRIT Awards Song of the Year
London, UK – Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s critically acclaimed collaboration, “Rein Me In,” has solidified its status as a defining track of 2026, securing a fifth non-consecutive week atop…
















