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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2275012575-e1787266408956.jpg?w=1024″] A California appeals court is leaning towards affirming the dismissal of Jay-Z’s extortion and defamation lawsuit against personal injury attorney Tony Buzbee. A panel of state appellate judges heard arguments on Thursday (Aug. 20) in Jay-Z’s Los Angeles case against Buzbee, who filed a short-lived 2024 lawsuit accusing the rap icon (Shawn…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2255448169-e1781221098211.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Ariana Grande has once again blasted the Trump administration for using her music in social media clips promoting the president. Team Trump posted a video to TikTok on Thursday (Aug. 20) soundtracked by Grande’s 2024 Eternal Sunshine hit “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).” The clip finds…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/English-Premier-League-Arsenal-FC-Bukayo-Saka-Getty-Billboard-1548.jpg?w=1024″] 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. Keep World Cup fever going with the 2026-27 English Premier League. Some of the best and brightest stars…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2259973684-e1787261061865.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Mary J. Blige’s musical influence birthed plenty of R&B artists in the ’90s and into the turn of the century, but the R&B icon opened up about not having any biological children of her own. Blige joined Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson’s IMO podcast on Wednesday, where she reflected…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Natanael-Cano-cr-Mike-Miller-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Natanael Cano gives his fans a first look at the tracklist for Natanael Cano, Vol. 1, his upcoming 15-track album set to be released on Aug. 28, Billboard can announce on Thursday (Aug. 20). Explore Natanael Cano See latest videos, charts and news The 15-track album — arriving via Rancho…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/yungblud-wheelchair-aug-2026-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Yungblud has found a new, monumental way to crowd-surf, and it involves a wheelchair. Related Yungblud Breaks His Leg in Motorcycle Accident, Says He’s Still ‘Giggin” Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud Join Smashing Pumpkins for Surprise Lollapalooza Set Yungblud Backed by SZA, Scott Ian & More After Responding to ‘Industry Plant’ Accusations…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Elements-Signing-Photo-Credit-Gracie-Herberholt-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Electric Feel Publishing signed Swiss-German production duo The Elements, which is composed of Keven Wolfsohn and Paul Bogumil Goller. The duo executive produced Ayra Starr’s upcoming album Starr Girl. Other credits include contributions to tracks performed by Burna Boy (“It’s Plenty” and “Glory”), Pop Smoke (“Paranoia” featuring Gunna and Young Thug), Rema,…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mos_planetfitness_thumb.jpg?w=1024″] This is sponsored content. Fans at Outside Lands music festival share which songs get them into motion. Tetris Kelly: The Planet Fitness movement mixes are built around a simple but deeply personal truth: What we listen to while we move often shapes who we’re becoming in the process. Billboard and Planet Fitness…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/find-us-again-bts-pics-21-1.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Xavi’s “Dosis” hits triple-crown territory, as the song leads Billboard’s Latin Airplay, Latin Pop Airplay and Regional Mexican Airplay charts (dated Aug. 22). Related Karol G Floods Hot Latin Songs Chart With ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ No Regrets, Just No. 1s: Karol G’s ‘No Me Arrepiento De Sentir…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Virgin-Music-Group-logo-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Virgin Music Group’s (VMG) U.K. president Vanessa Bosåen is leaving the company after five years in the role. The news was first shared by Bosåen in an internal memo to staff on Thursday (Aug. 20) and later in her LinkedIn profile. Billboard U.K. has approached VMG for further comment.…