Jesse McCartney is mourning the death of his former Dream Street bandmate Chris Trousdale, who died at the age of 34 Tuesday (June 2). TMZ reported the death was coronavirus-related, though a statement to Billboard mentioned an “undisclosed illness.” “Chris… Read More
Chika, Zendaya, Kehlani, SZA, Lizzo and more artists gathered outside LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s house Tuesday afternoon (June 2) for a peaceful protest led by Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, BLM LA’s chapter head Melina Abdullah and Insecure actor… Read More
Armaan Malik spread the word about what’s going on in the world while recognizing the value of the world’s many languages during his Billboard Live At-Home performance Wednesday (June 3). He chose to donate the money raised during the 20-minute set… Read More
Artists from all corners of the music industry are calling on labels, streaming services and other corporate entities to contribute to the cause of racial justice. In the midst of nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, The Weeknd… Read More
Beloved Nigerian reggae star Majek Fashek has died at age 57. The singer’s manager, Omenka Uzoma, told the BBC that Fashek (born Majekodunmi Fasheke), died in his sleep in New York. In an Instagram video, Uzoma reconfirmed the news, praising… Read More
While citizens nationwide are protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck for nine minutes, musicians and others in the music industry are also speaking up and looking for ways to help… Read More
The annual summery summary is back, as the race officially begins for the top summer song of 2020. What will be the No. 1 song of the summer of 2020? We can officially begin making our way toward the answer,… Read More
Billie Eilish shared her thoughts about Black Out Tuesday on Tuesday (June 2), urging her fans to look for ways to get involved in the fight for racial equality beyond simply posting a black square on social media. “Blackout tuesday… Read More
Zayn Malik posted an impassioned note on Tuesday (June 2) about the impact of the national protests in the wake of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of Minneapolis police last week, writing that he is “deeply saddened by every… Read More
Frozen II logs its 27th week at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Soundtracks chart, which is the fifth longest run since the chart originated in June 2001. It trails the first Frozen (44 weeks at No. 1 in 2013-14), O Brother,… Read More