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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Billboard-Riordon-2026-e1787854072121.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Riordon knew he was on to something when he was first asked to play Coachella 2023. But the request didn’t come through an agent or manager, and the performance wasn’t actually at the festival. Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news “I had this millionaire reach out to…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hilton-Nashville-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. If you’re a live music lover, and staycation enthusiast, then there’s no place to explore the robust live…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kkr-book-my-show-logos-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Global investment firm KKR has invested in one of India’s largest entertainment companies, BookMyShow. Under the new agreement, funds managed by KKR have acquired a minority stake in BookMyShow, providing support for the live entertainment company’s next phase of growth as it scales and deepens its offerings in India. Over the past…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jon-pardi-aug-2016-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard At a time when bro-country dominated the sound of country music playlists, Jon Pardi offered a palate-cleansing throwback feel with his 2015 single “Head Over Boots.” Related Jon Pardi On Touring With Alan Jackson, Fatherhood, New Music & More | CMA Awards 2022 Chart Rewind: In 1996, Deana Carter’s ‘Strawberry’…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/P11H56M-e1787843067631.jpg?w=1024″] Earlier today (Aug. 27), Billboard published the July Boxscore report with The Weeknd on top for the first time, leading a record-breaking month that include sold-out shows by BTS, Ariana Grande and Luke Combs. But while the biggest stars of R&B, K-pop, country and more packed stadiums, comedians were road warrior-ing their…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/big-and-rich-2020-cr-Kristin-Barlowe-billboard-1548-1585686363.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard A lot of artists have spoken out against artificial intelligence and its growing use in the music creation process, but country duo Big & Rich have lodged their protest in the form of a new song “Hello AI.” “It’s called artificial intelligence for a reason. It ain’t real!” Big…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2258994529-e1787807265580.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard The Warner Music Group Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund has announced its first wave of 2026 grantees, which will include investments in 17 different organizations, amounting to nearly $6 million. Since WMG co-founded the fund, it has committed over $52 million to various societal initiatives that invest in…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/KeshaXBillboard-AdoreMeCollab-Billboard-1548.png?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. Kesha is feeling more like herself than ever. As the pop star continues her Freedom Tour, she’s also…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/113157478.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Though he was a world-renowned heavy metal icon and rock god, Ozzy Osbourne was also a man of the people. Yes, he lived in a lavish mansion and reaped riches during his life, but Ozzy never forgot his hardscrabble, working-class roots and maintained a cheeky, self-deprecating sense of humor…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/P10608AN-e1787829809254.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Get ready to celebrate Beyoncé‘s B’Day all over again. The singer unveiled the expansive tracklist for the upcoming 20th anniversary reissue of her sophomore solo album, which will balloon to 27 tracks and include B-sides, Spanish-language versions of her songs and a 60-page commemorative booklet. Explore Beyoncé See latest…