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  • How Much Will Taylor Swift Actually Factor Into the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni Trial?

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2268526348-e1776463473444.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard For as long as It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have been battling in court, Taylor Swift’s name has been linked to the case. Baldoni’s camp said Lively used her close friend Swift as a “dragon” to wrest control of the movie. Lively accused Baldoni…

  • Chart Rewind: In 2021, Chris Stapleton’s ‘Starting Over’ Finished Its Run to No. 1

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/chris-stapleton-cmt-2021-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Nearly every person who’s succeeded in country music did so after leaving their hometown for an unknown future. Most who take the risk find it doesn’t work out, but some get lucky. Chris Stapleton addressed the strength it takes to make a major change in “Starting Over,” appropriately rhyming…

  • Ice Spice Slapped in ‘Unprovoked Attack’ at Hollywood McDonald’s, Lawyer Says

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2245072265-e1772057831225.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Ice Spice was enjoying a late-night McDonald’s snack early Wednesday but ended up getting into another kind of beef. The Bronx native was involved in a physical confrontation with another woman at the Hollywood fast-food restaurant, and footage of the viral altercation was posted byTMZ on Friday (April 17).…

  • D4vd Arrested for Alleged Murder of Celeste Rivas | Billboard News

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/d4vdMURDERER.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Rapper D4vd has been arrested for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas by the LAPD. Keep watching for the full details of the case. Tetris Kelly: D4vd has been arrested for alleged murder of Celeste Rivas, months after body found in singer’s car. 21-year-old “Romantic Homicide” singer D4vd has been arrested on…

  • In Canada: SOCAN Reaches New Revenue Record in 2025, Plus the Death of a Beloved Vocal Producer

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/media/socan-logo-english-billboard-1548.png?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard SOCAN is reporting another record high for revenue distribution. In its annual financial report, the Canadian rights organization that collects and distributes publishing royalties for musicians and rights-holders shares that its collected revenue grew to $587 million last year, with $511.9 million being distributed to writers and publishers — a…

  • Getting Ready for Festival Season? Laufey & Etsy Are Here to Help With an Exclusive Collection of ‘A Matter of Time’ Themed Goodies 

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Billboard-Etsy-Laufey-festival-shop.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. Trending on Billboard It’s only A Matter of Time before festival season comes around full force. To prep…

  • 2026 Music Sustainability Summit Recap: 9 Actions the Industry Can Take Right Now

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Billboard_MSS2026-Lead.jpg?w=1024″] On Tuesday (April 14), hundreds of people from across the music industry and around the world convened at Solotech Studios in Los Angeles for the third annual Music Sustainability Summit.   Produced by the Music Sustainability Alliance, the day-long event included more than a dozen panel discussions looking at sustainability via topics ranging…

  • Buju Banton Returns to VP Records, Shares New ‘Butterflies’ Single Ahead of U.S. Summer Tour

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2223746082-e1776448757217.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Buju Banton has officially entered his newest era. On Friday (April 17), the Jamaican reggae and dancehall icon shared two buzzy pieces of news: the announcement of his signing to VP Records and the arrival of his heart-eyed new “Butterflies” single. Related Caribbean Fresh Picks: Shemmy J, Jah9, Sharon…

  • Hear Mita Gami’s Complete Set From CRSSD Spring 2026: ‘That California Energy Is Unmatched’

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Billboard-Mita-Gami-2026.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Israeli producer Mita Gami brought his signature brand of sexy, funky, stylish house music to the spring 2026 edition of CRSSD festival in San Diego, Calif., on March 14. Related Watch a 37-Person Orchestra Perform With DJ Mita Gami on an Art Car at Burning Man 2024 Nine Inch Nail’s…

  • Harry Styles Scores Top Movie Songs Chart Debut Thanks to ‘Project Hail Mary’

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P104EOAG-e1776445132733.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times” makes a splash on Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart, powered by Tunefind (a Songtradr company), for March 2026, bowing at No. 3 after it was featured in the newly released Project Hail Mary. Explore Harry Styles See latest videos, charts and news Rankings…