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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/01-be-first-2026-cr-Harmonic-Public-Relations-BMSG-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard BE:FIRST boasts a dozen No. 1s on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, played its first stadium concerts this past spring and has a world tour set for the fall. Now, the group is officially unveiling the first step in its effort to rise to greater prominence in the U.S.…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shop-Online-Phone-Huggers-KPop-Demon-Hunters-Blind-Box-CultureFly.png?w=720″] 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. Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters continues to expand its growing lineup of collectibles with a new blind box featuring…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tom-Corson-cr-Jonathan-Weiner-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Warner Records co-chairman and COO Tom Corson was promoted to COO of the larger Warner Music Group (WMG), succeeding Armin Zerza in the role, the company announced on Friday (July 31). Corson has served as co-chairman and COO of Warner Records, where he led business operations, strategy and commercial…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Michelle-Branch-press-cr-Shervin-Lainez-billboard-1800_e6ca21.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Michelle Branch extends her history on Billboard’s charts to more than 25 years, as her new version of “The Game of Love,” her early 2000s smash, debuts on Adult Pop Airplay. The update, with fellow veteran hitmakers New Radicals, enters the Aug. 8-dated list at No. 33, thanks to…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Armin-Zerza2026-press-wmg-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Warner Music Group (WMG) CFO and COO Armin Zerza is stepping down “for personal reasons effective immediately,” the company announced on Friday (July 31). Louis Dickler, who currently serves as senior vp and global controller and chief accounting officer at WMG, will serve as acting CFO, while Warner Records…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/P115PL6D-e1771362239733.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard On Wednesday (July 29), the seven members of BTS posted to their individual Instagram accounts a short, identical and pointedly undramatic statement: They will not submit their music for consideration at the upcoming 69th Grammy Awards. They shared their hope that “music can be heard and loved for what…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ariana-grande-press-2026-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard The final week of July 2026 has delivered a beautiful bouquet of new music releases, led by Ariana Grande‘s album Petal. Related Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Shaboozey, Slayyyter & More: New Music Friday Guide Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’: All 12 Tracks Ranked Cardi B Unleashes Catchy ‘Ah Ha,’ Her First Single of 2026: Stream…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P107EQ4Z-e1785517831274.jpg?w=1024″] All eyes in the music world are on Chicago this weekend, as Grant Park plays host to another year of Lollapalooza. With the weather looking uncertain for the festival’s later days, thousands flocked to the Chicago Riverwalk on a sun-kissed Thursday afternoon (July 30) to kick off Lolla.  Performances began around noon…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P107EP8X-e1785508153205.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Lorde closed out the first night of Lollapalooza with a memorable headlining set featuring surprise guest Charli xcx, at one point needing to press pause when multiple fans collapsed in the crowd. Related Charli xcx, Lorde, BLACKPINK’s JENNIE & More to Headline Lollapalooza 2026 Lorde Slams ‘Inaccurate’ Spotify AI Song…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/21u21-hero-2026-bb8-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] This year’s roundup of fast-rising young talent includes solo stars and global groups, familiar names and newcomers — all of whom have something in common, aside from being under the age of 21. This group of 21 artists are all prioritizing authenticity over anything else — and proving that’s a winning strategy.…