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Charli XCX Charges to No. 1 on ARIA Chart With ‘Music, Fashion, Film’
Amy Shark's streak comes to an end, as "soft pop" opens at No. 2.
On ‘AHHCade,’ PNAU Takes Us on a Trip to a Time That was ‘Naive’ in a ‘Beautiful Way’
Video game arcades "were exciting and they gave us a window to a future that other generations didn't have,” PNAU's Nick Littlemore tells Billboard.
Glenn A. Baker, Australian Music Historian and Former Billboard Correspondent, Dies at 74
“Glenn’s contribution to the Australian rock ’n’ roll music landscape was immense, but his family remembers him as a loving father of six and grandfather of thirteen."
RAYE, Olivia Dean & Paul McCartney Among 2026 Mercury Prize Nominees – See Full List
The annual music prize recognises outstanding albums by U.K. and Irish artists from the past year.
Shaboozey and Ciara Miller Give ‘Cowgirl’ A Whirl on Late-Night TV
Night owls just got a ride with “Cowgirl,” and a good look at Ciara Miller.
John Summit, Skepta Set For Australia’s Wildlands Festival
The single-day electronic and dance-leaning show will go coast-to-coast at year's end, covering a distance of about 2,700 miles.
Dua Lipa Reveals Her Curated Lineup for 2026 London Literature Festival: ‘We’ll Be Joined by Icons’
She will appear in conversation with punk-rock icon Patti Smith, poet and musician Mustafa and author Zadie Smith.
Ministry of Sound’s 35th Anniversary Lineup to Feature Kerri Chandler, Moodymann & More
The event will take place over the first weekend in October.
Oliver Tree’s Mother Remembers Last Conversation With Son: ‘He Was So Happy and Excited About Life That Day’
At the memorial for the singer over the weekend in Santa Cruz, Christine Nickell also joked that she texted her son the day before the helicopter crash to check on him quitting smoking.
Dolly Parton’s Older Brother Coy ‘Denver’ Parton Dies at 82
Denver was one of 12 children born to Lee Parton and Avie Lee Owens Parton in Sevier County, Tenn.
Blues Voice Marlene Cummins and Saltwater Band Announced as 2026 NIMAs Hall of Fame Inductees
The 2026 NIMAs take place at Darwin Amphitheater in Garramilla/Darwin on Saturday, Aug. 8, hosted by Rob Collins and Leila Gurruwiwi.
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Crashes San Diego Comic-Con For Pop-Up Ice Cream Truck Performance of ‘Basket Case’
The singer took to Gallagher Square outside Petco Park to promote the group's upcoming coming-of-age rock comedy Nimrods .
Shakira & Burna Boy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ Could Block ‘Rein Me In’ From Breaking All-Time U.K. Chart Record
'Dai Dai' has surged up the chart since it was performed in the tournament final’s half-time show.
King Gizzard Announce Australian Tour, a Rave Set, and a Block Party They Curated
The tour includes a two-day, band-curated Croxton Block Party in Melbourne.
Diplo, Logan Paul Honor Oliver Tree at Santa Cruz ‘Celebration of Life’
The memorial service was held six weeks after the singer died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro at 32.
Kacey Musgraves Cancels Three ‘Middle of Nowhere’ Tour Dates
Musgraves has not publicly addressed the changes, and no explanation has been posted to her official social media accounts.
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Unveils New Signature Guitar and Marshall Amp
Both releases nod to the guitar tone Armstrong has used across decades of Green Day songs.
Bret Michaels Undergoes Kidney Stone Surgery After Performing in ‘Intense’ Pain
"I'm doing everything within my power to feel better and continue playing great shows for great fans when I've got a complete clean bill of health," the Poison rocker wrote.
Bruce Springsteen, Colin Kaepernick Honored With New ACLU Award
Springsteen played "Streets of Minneapolis" Friday (July 24) after receiving the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science and Sports.
Hayley Williams Brings Jenny Lewis, Jack Antonoff & More Surprise Guests to the Stage at Newport Folk Fest
Williams sang Rilo Kiley's "Silver Lining" with Lewis and Bleachers' "I Wanna Get Better" with Antonoff during her set in Newport, R.I.
Sydney’s Former Qudos Bank Arena Officially Reopens as Afterpay Arena
Among the first acts scheduled to play the transformed venue are Tame Impala, J. Cole, Khalid, Laufey, Robyn, Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson and Hilary Duff.
Lou Koller, Frontman of Hardcore Pioneers Sick of It All, Dies at 59
The band confirmed his death on Friday, days before their 40th anniversary.
Karol G Kicks Off 2026 Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour: Full Setlist
The highly-awaited tour began on Friday (July 24) at Soldier Field in Chicago. See every song from the kick-off show below.
Artists With the Most No. 1 Albums on the Billboard 200: The Beatles, Future & More
Future's The Real Me lands the rapper his 12th leader.
Oliver Tree Celebration of Life in Santa Cruz to Feature Diplo, Tribute Videos, Live Music
Saturday's (July 25) event will also include unreleased video content and caskets for each of the late singer's characters.
Lewis Capaldi and RAYE to Headline Australia’s 2026 Spilt Milk Fest
The 2026 edition will visit Canberra, Gold Coast, Geelong and Perth this December, the start of the southern summer.
Gracie Abrams Charges to No. 1 In Australia With ‘Daughter From Hell’
The week’s best-seller on vinyl, Daughter From Hell is the second leader for Abrams after 2024's The Secret Of Us .
U.K. Grassroots Music Venues to Receive Vital Tax Cut in New PM’s Latest Move
The 20% cut on business rates will come into action in April 2027.
The Black Eyed Peas’ ‘My Humps’ Bounces to 1 Billion Views on YouTube
It's their third music video to reach the milestone after “Where Is the Love?” and “RITMO.”
‘I Love Everything About Her’: Shania Twain Has Only Good Things to Say About Taylor Swift
The legendary Canadian singer and songwriter also confirmed the rumors of a musical and biopic. “It’s all real, it’s all happening."