
Dolly Parton Had Rules For Sabrina Carpenter Before She Agreed To Do The "Please Please Please" Remix
In a new interview with Knox News, Dolly Parton revealed that she set some ground rules before collaborating with pop star Sabrina Carpenter on a remix of the song, "Please Please Please." "I told her, 'Now, I don't cuss,'" Parton recalled. "'I don't m...
Mar 21, 2025

Marty Callner, Director Of Iconic Aerosmith, Twisted Sister, Whitesnake, Poison Music Videos, Dead At 78
Emmy-nominated director Marty Callner, known for his provocative music videos in the Eighties, died on March 17 at the age of 78. His family revealed that Callner died of natural causes at his home in Malibu. His impactful career included directing ico...
Mar 21, 2025

Gracie Abrams Set To Add Songwriter Of The Year Award To Her Growing Accolades
Billboard will be honoring Gracie Abrams as Songwriter of the Year at their upcoming Women In Music ceremony on March 29. This continues a creative hot streak for the 25-year-old musician, who was a Best New Artist nominee at the 2024 Grammy Awards, fo...
Mar 21, 2025

Janet Jackson Cancels Headlining Appearance At Cincinnati Music Festival Due To "Personal Matters"
On Thursday (March 20), Janet Jackson disclosed that she will not be headlining the second night of the Cincinnati Music Festival on July 26 due to "personal matters," as confirmed in a statement released by promoters. "To all my Cincinnati Music Festi...
Mar 21, 2025

Ed Sheeran Reveals That His New Album Is "Done," While Teasing New Single
On Wednesday (March 19), Ed Sheeran shared a preview of his new track, "Azizam," on Instagram, while also revealing the exciting news that his upcoming album is completed and a new single is on the way. In the video, he is seen dancing and singing alon...
Mar 21, 2025

New Documentary Will Explore The Lives Of Nick And Aaron Carter
A new two-part documentary exploring the musical careers of Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys and the late pop singer Aaron Carter is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ on April 15. The Carters: Hurts to Love You will be told by the brothers' sister, Ang...
Mar 21, 2025

Eminem's Ex-Employee Charged With Stealing And Selling Rapper's Unreleased Music
Former Eminem employee Joseph Strange has been charged with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods for allegedly stealing and selling unreleased music from the Detroit rapper that was leaked online in January. Strange, who...
Mar 21, 2025

Barbra Streisand Nearly Collaborated With Madonna And Bette Midler On Her 1993 Album
In a new interview with Barbra Streisand's A&R rep, Jay Landers, he revealed that during the making of Babs' 1993 Back to Broadway album, a remarkable collaboration with Madonna and Bette Midler was planned. The diva-filled trio were going to take ...
Mar 20, 2025

Shamir Announces Final Album, 'Ten,' Shares Lead Single, "Neverwannago"
Philadelphia singer-songwriter Shamir has announced the upcoming release of his final solo album, Ten, which is due out this spring via Kill Rock Stars. Shamir also shared the collection's lead single, "Neverwannago," which was written by the Portland,...
Mar 20, 2025

Filming Begins On Charli XCX's Upcoming "Mockumentary," 'The Moment'
Filming has commenced in London for Charli XCX's new A24 film, The Moment, with four new actors joining the project including Rish Shah, Isaac Cole Powell, Kate Berlant, and Jamie Demetriou. They join previously-announced cast members Alexander Skarsgå...
Mar 20, 2025

Michael Jackson's Accusers Envision Their Day In Court In New Clip For 'Leaving Neverland 2'
In a new clip from Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, Wade Robson and James Safechuck - the two men whose sexual abuse allegations against Jackson were highlighted in the Emmy Award-winning 2019 doc Leaving Neverland - look ahead to their ...
Mar 20, 2025

Erykah Badu Is Working On Her First New Album In 15 Years
In Billboard's current Women In Music feature, it's revealed that Erykah Badu is currently working on a new album, which would be her first since 2010's New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). Not much else is known about the unnamed project other ...
Mar 20, 2025

Queen, Herbie Hancock, And Barbara Hannigan Have Been Named 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureates
British rock band Queen, jazz legend Herbie Hancock, and soprano/conductor Barbara Hannigan have been named as the recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize, which will be presented at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm on May 27. The three surviving members ...
Mar 19, 2025

John Legend Announces 'Get Lifted' 20th Anniversary World Tour
John Legend is embarking on a world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Lifted. The tour will visit over 40 cities across the U.K., Europe, and North America, including stops at high-profile venues such as The O2 in London, H...
Mar 19, 2025

J. Cole Unveils Final Dreamville Festival Lineup, Featuring Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Ludacris, And More
J. Cole has announced the lineup for the 2025 Dreamville Festival, which will take place on April 5 and 6 at Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park. Joining him at the North Carolina fest are fellow headliners Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, and Tems, as well as addition...
Mar 19, 2025