Why is Pope Leon XIV on Billboard?
Because Pope Leon XIV received Bad Bunny in a private meeting in Madrid, as reported exclusively by the Spanish public broadcaster RTVE on Tuesday, June 9, a story later confirmed by a Vatican statement. The meeting took place on Monday, June 8, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, where the Pope held a series of meetings […]
Forty years ago, in 1986, royalty was a sensation on the European charts.
At that time, she was 21 years old… Introducing the Countess of Polignac, Her Serene Highness… Stéphanie Marie Isabelle Grimaldi, Stephanie of Monaco. “Ouragan” (French) “Irresistible” (English) Both versions were a huge success in 1986. Stephanie of Monaco, daughter of Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly. Today she is 61 years old and has […]
Madonna Transforms Times Square Into Pride Month Party With Surprise Grindr Pop-Up Show.
The concert saw the Queen of Pop debut a brand-new Confessions II track. By Joe Lynch, Billboard After teaming up with Grindr to take over the gayborhood grid in April, Madonna and the LGBTQ+ app joined forces on Thursday (June 4) to transform Times Square with a surprise Pride Month pop-up performance at a new […]
Latin Music: Ciey from Colombia
Through a blend of academic training, musical intuition, and sonic exploration, Colombian artist Ciey has built a creative profile that connects him with some of the most important projects in contemporary Latin music. Behind some of the most significant recent Latin music releases is the name “Ciey”, the Colombian creative who has built a career […]
Armin van Buuren shares ‘A State of Trance 25 Years: Selected Highlights’ mix album
The project features contributions from Above & Beyond, John O’Callaghan, and Markus Schulz Black and white photograph of DJ Armin Van Buuren wearing a black short-sleeve t-shirt, standing with his hands clasped together, his back to a grey wall Armin van Buuren has shared a new mix album celebrating 25 years of A State Of Trance. […]
The official World Cup album is ready. It has 18 songs
The album includes songs by Shakira, The Rolling Stones, Anitta, Afrobeats stars Rema and Tyla, Carin Leon, Daddy Yankee, Belinda, Alejandro Fernandez, Colombian/Canadian Jessie Reyes, and many more. TRACK LIST 1. “Goals” – LISA, Anitta and Rema 2. “Game Time” – Future and Tyla 3. “Illuminate” – Jessie Reyez and Elyanna 4. “Echo” – Daddy […]
A little-known Michael Jackson song debuts this week at #30 on the Hot 100
“Chicago” was released on his album Xscape in 2014, almost five years after his death. With “Chicago” reaching #30 this week, Michael Jackson becomes the first and only artist to have hits on the Hot 100 in each of the last six decades:
FISHER has been cast in Toy Story 5
FISHER is set to make his voice acting debut in Toy Story 5. The Australian DJ and producer will voice a character named Garden Gnome in the upcoming Disney and Pixar film, which is set to debut in UK cinemas on 19th June. His character is part of a group of forgotten toys living in […]
Monegros Festival 2026
Monegros Festival 2026 The Monegros Desert Festival 2026 will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event will take place in its legendary location in the Monegros Desert (N-II Highway, km 416, Fraga, Huesca, Spain) and will offer more than 20 uninterrupted hours of electronic music, dust, and partying. Dates and Times Start date […]
Nup: From creative anonymity to building his own legacy
While much of the industry continues to construct personas, NUP seems determined to do the exact opposite: dismantle them. Between recording studios, runways, and sessions with some of the biggest names in Latin music, the Colombian creative has made sensitivity, observation, and rebellion the core of his artistic vision. Some producers enter the industry strategically. […]
