Rising American shoegaze artist Wisp made her debut on Australia’s long-running triple j segment ‘Like A Version’ with a reimagined take on Green Day’s 2009 ballad ‘Last Night on Earth.’ Explore See latest videos, charts and news The singer — known for her reverb-heavy, ethereal sound — described her choice as simple but meaningful. “I…
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Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has hired Brad Turcotte as senior vice president of country for the company’s global touring platform, TEG Live. Turcotte — who most recently worked in artist management at Vector Management, and who’s held senior leadership roles at UMG Nashville and Big Machine — will be based at TEG’s just-opened office in…
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A video has surfaced online showing a hilarious encounter between Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger and a fan. In the brief clip (via Spin), the 51-year-old frontman of the Canadian rock band appears to be gambling in a casino when a female fan approaches him with an unwelcome request. “Chad, can you sing for me one little…
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Brandy appeared alongside R&B group June’s Diary to sing the U.S. national anthem at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday (Feb. 15). Brandy led an a capella pre-game performance at Inglewood, Calif.’s Intuit Dome, with June’s Diary layering their vocals in harmony with hers. The result was an original take on “The Star-Spangled Banner”…
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Male solo artists dominate, though three female solo artists and two groups have also achieved the feat. 2/15/2026 Top Country Albums Designed by Lyanne Natividad Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem leads Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart (dated Feb. 21) for the 38th nonconsecutive week. This ups Wallen’s career tally of weeks at No. 1 to…
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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 NBA All-Star Game is here. After an exciting night of skill competitions like the three-point and dunk contest, basketball’s…
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Congratulations to Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson, who celebrated their wedding on Valentine’s Day. The Stranger Things actress, 27, and singer-songwriter, 35, exchanged vows in a surprise ceremony at St. George’s Episcopal Church in New York City on Saturday (Feb. 14). The star-studded event included Maya’s famous parents, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, as…
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J. Cole claims his seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as his new studio album, The Fall-Off, opens atop the list dated Feb. 21. The set launches with 280,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the week ending Feb. 12, according to Luminate. That marks the largest week for any…
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Cardi B took a minor spill on stage during her Little Miss Drama tour stop in Las Vegas. While performing her song “Thotiana” at T-Mobile Arena on Friday (Feb. 13), the 33-year-old rapper fell off a chair mid-routine. The moment was captured by fans in attendance and quickly made its way to social media. Dressed…
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Nearly a year after his unexpected dismissal from Foo Fighters, Josh Freese says he has “a lot to say” about the situation — but is choosing his words carefully. Explore See latest videos, charts and news In a new interview with Modern Drummer (via Louder Sound), the veteran percussionist addressed his May 2025 exit from…
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