New Kids on the Block Still Have the ‘Right Stuff’ After All These Years: 5 Best Moments From Night 1 of Las Vegas Residency

New Kids on the Block Still Have the ‘Right Stuff’ After All These Years: 5 Best Moments From Night 1 of Las Vegas Residency

Here are the standout highlights from Night 1 of New Kids on the Block’s Las Vegas residency, as featured in Billboard: 5 Best Moments from Night 1 Iconic Aerial Debut The show kicked off with Jordan Knight soaring over the audience during his solo hit “Give It to You”, combining nostalgia with theatrical flair right from the start e “The Right Stuff” Live The title track of their Las Vegas engagement was performed with energy and precision—proof that even decades later, this classic still resonates […]

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Sabrina Carpenter Announces New Album Man’s Best Friend

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has announced her highly anticipated seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, set for release on August 29, 2025. The announcement, made via her social media accounts, comes fresh off the success of her breakout hit single “Manchild,” which is already dominating music charts worldwide. The album’s first single, “Manchild,” blends playful country-pop with biting, tongue-in-cheek lyrics targeting emotionally immature partners. Co-written and produced with Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, the track has topped the Billboard Hot […]

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Watch Kevin Parker debut a new Tame Impala song during Barcelona DJ set

It’s been over five years since Tame Impala released their last album, The Slow Rush, but fans just got their first taste of what could be next. Kevin Parker surprised attendees in Barcelona this weekend by debuting a brand-new Tame Impala track during an impromptu DJ set at Nitsa Club on Saturday (June 7), following a surprise appearance at Primavera Sound the night before. Before dropping the unreleased song, Parker teased the crowd: “You guys wanna hear a new Tame […]

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Kesha announces ‘Tits Out’ 2026 UK and European tour

Kesha has officially announced The Tits Out Tour—her first UK and European headline run in over a decade—in support of her upcoming sixth album Period (due July 4, 2025) The European leg kicks off in Berlin at Uber Eats Music Hall on March 4, 2026, followed by performances at: March 6 – Paris, Zénith Paris March 7 – Amsterdam, AFAS Live March 9 – Antwerp, Lotto Arena March 11 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro March 13 – Manchester, Aviva Studios March […]

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aespa seemingly confirm comeback with ‘Dirty Work’ teaser

K-pop sensation aespa has officially announced their highly anticipated comeback with the release of a teaser for their upcoming single album, Dirty Work, set to drop on June 27, 2025, at 1 p.m. KST. The announcement was accompanied by a striking teaser video featuring the group's new logo and the tagline "Don't Look Back, Do Dirty Work," signaling a bold new era for the quartet . The teaser has generated significant buzz among fans, especially following an accidental leak of […]

June 5, 2025 1

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Billy Joel misses documentary premiere amid brain condition diagnosis, says he “will be back”

Billy Joel, the iconic "Piano Man," was notably absent from the premiere of his two-part documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, at the Tribeca Festival on June 4, 2025. This absence follows his recent diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare brain condition characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricles, leading to symptoms such as hearing, vision, and balance issues . In a statement shared on his Instagram, Joel expressed his regret over missing […]

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Huey Lewis says he won’t “give up” recording music despite hearing loss

Despite facing profound hearing loss due to Ménière's disease, Huey Lewis remains resolute in his commitment to music and creativity. Diagnosed with Ménière's disease in 2018, Lewis, 74, has experienced complete bilateral hearing loss, rendering him unable to hear music—a devastating blow for the Grammy-winning artist. While a cochlear implant has improved his ability to understand speech, it does not restore his capacity to enjoy or perform music. Reflecting on this loss, Lewis shared, “The worst part is that means […]

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ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Breaks Record With 15th Week at No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart

"APT.," a sensational collaboration between ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, has shattered records by staying at the top of the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a remarkable 15th week. This achievement surpasses the longstanding record held by Mariah Carey’s holiday classic, making "APT." the new leader for the most weeks at number one on this prestigious chart. The song’s popularity is not limited to this chart alone; it also maintains strong positions across other Billboard charts, including the Pop Airplay […]

February 17, 2025 10

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Lola Young’s ‘Messy’ Earns a Fourth Week Atop the U.K. Singles Chart

Lola Young's single "Messy" has impressively secured its position at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart for a fourth consecutive week. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Young, as it's not only her first number one hit but also represents the longest stint at the top for a solo British female artist since Adele. "Messy" has captured widespread attention, transcending its initial virality on TikTok to become a chart-topping success officialcharts.com officialcharts.com russells.co.uk . The track's […]

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