Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the superstar’s second leader on the list, and first on his own. He previously reigned with “I Like It,” with Cardi B and J Balvin, for a week in July 2018. “DtMF” blitzes 10-1 on the Hot 100 following Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl…
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Dee Snider says rumors of his impending death have been exaggerated. The Twisted Sister frontman who a few weeks ago announced that he’d left the veteran metal band due to a “series of health challenges” that scotched their planned run of 50h anniversary shows revealed on this week’s episode of his House of Hair radio…
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If you’ve been to a Pitbull show over the past couple years you may have noticed that Mr. Worldwide’s signature bald n’ bearded look is catching on among his fans, male and female. He even acknowledged the trend during a run of arena shows in the U.K. and Ireland last year, where he stared out…
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Five years after his brief run on American Idol, previously unseen footage of Benson Boone performing on the show has finally aired. During the Feb. 16 episode of the ABC competition series, producers broadcast an unaired duet between Boone and returning contestant Mary Jo Young from season 19. The two had performed “You Say” by…
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After an extended hiatus, acclaimed synth-pop trio Chvrches are back – and they’re shining a new light on an indie classic. The Scottish band have released a stunning take on The Postal Service’s track “Such Great Heights,” appearing in the third season finale of psychological drama Tell Me Lies (Hulu/Disney+), closing out the show’s emotional…
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Songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly met through producer Keith Olsen in 1981, and it quickly became clear that the two had very complementary songwriting strengths. “Billy was way stronger lyrically and I’m much stronger musically. So rather than me struggling to finish a lyric and rather than him writing a simplistic rock and roll…
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Lainey Wilson may be in the middle of a major international run, but when it comes to career milestones, few moments top being able to call Dolly Parton a friend. Appearing live in studio on Nova 96.9’s Ricki-Lee & Tim in Sydney, Australia, on Monday morning (Feb. 16), the Grammy-winning country star reflected on her…
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Joel Madden says there’s one Australian rock anthem he wishes he’d written — and it belongs to Silverchair. Speaking on Triple M’s Homegrown with Matty O, the Good Charlotte frontman was asked to name an Australian song he would have liked to claim as his own. After listing several tracks he admires, Madden ultimately chose…
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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. The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, and while the Mariah Carey-led Opening Ceremony captured the attention of millions of…
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MBW Explains is a series in which we dig behind the headlines, via data and context, to improve your understanding of key stories. Only MBW+ subscribers have unlimited access to these articles. MBW Explains is supported by Reservoir. HYBE’s latest earnings call offered a clear signal of where the K-pop giant’s priorities lie in 2026:…
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