Author: Amanda Collins

Alex Lloyd has appeared on a revealing new episode of ABC TV’s long-running docuseries Australian Story, in which he reveals a battle with addiction that lead to the downfall of both his personal and professional life. The episode, titled Dark Star, aired last night (August 18th) as the 26th episode of the show’s 2025 season. The episode can be viewed in full on ABC iView by clicking here. The ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter was joined by the Australian Story film crew over a 12-month period of his life from mid-2024 up to now, which simultaneously documented him working on his first…

Christian Nodal, 25, and Ángela Aguilar, 20, confirmed their relationship in two separate statements: the former via a news outlet on June 10, 2024, and the latter via an Instagram video the next day. More than a month after announcing their relationship, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at a ranch in Mexico, sources confirmed to Billboard. “It is not a new relationship; it’s the continuation of a story that life made us pause so we could grow and miss each other,” Aguilar previously said to HOLA! , which also released the couple’s first photos together, further…

Federal regulators say a company illegally bought thousands of tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and resold them at inflated prices for more than $1 million in profit, according to a new lawsuit. In a complaint filed Monday (Aug. 18) by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the watchdog group accused ticket broker Key Investment Group LLC of using “illegal means” to purchase more than 379,000 event tickets on Ticketmaster, including 2,280 for Swift’s record-shattering Eras concerts. Related By “charging a significant markup to consumers” when reselling those tickets, attorneys for the FTC say Key Investment Group made roughly $7 million…

Singer-songwriter Michael Franti has parted ways with longtime management company Activist Artist Management, multiple sources have confirmed to Billboard. Franti, who had been a client of Activist for nearly a decade, separated from the firm following allegations of sexual abuse against Franti by Spanish-American singer Victoria Canal. Related Franti has denied the allegations, but did admit to engaging in a long-running affair with Canal without his wife’s knowledge. Shortly after making the admission, his Soulshine at Sea music cruise — organized by Norwegian Cruise Line with promoter Sixthman and scheduled to set sail in November — was canceled after several supporting acts,…

On Nocturnalist 531, curated by The Nocturnal Times, we present our favorite new tracks of the week (August 18, 2025). Follow the weekly Nocturnalist playlist on Spotify, HERE Nocturnalist 531: TITLEARTIST111Ape Drums, JAMIIE2009Tony Romera7 in the clubLAVINIA, Ely OaksThe Age of LoveRaz Nitzan, Maria NaylerAir (feat. Julia Michaels) – RetroVision RemixGryffin, Excision, RetroVision, Julia MichaelsAll Gone 2025RAM, Christina Novelli, AsteroidAll My Friends – ATRIP RemixBarry Can’t Swim, ATRIPAnother MistakeBolier, Amber RevivalBefore You Broke My HeartTobiahsBetter Than MeElephante, TWLGHTBigger Than All Of Us – Above & Beyond Club MixAbove & Beyond, Justine SuissaBlack Out Days (Stay Away)Ian Asher, PhantogramCash Out –…

The Who have performed their 1971 classic tune ‘Going Mobile’ live for the first time ever – check out footage of the performance below. Last week (August 16), the band kicked off their ‘The Song Is Over’ North American farewell tour at the Amerant Bank Arena in Florida. Nine songs into their set, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and co. surprised the audience by performing the ‘Who’s Next’ gem – something fans have been waiting for since its release five decades ago. For the performance, Simon Townshend – Pete’s younger brother – took over for vocal duties while Daltrey played the…

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. Apple’s AirPods Max headphones continue to be a bestseller, more than four years after they were first released. The wireless headphones with the distinctive oversized earpads have been seen on everyone from Timothee Chalamet and Justin Bieber, to Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK, with music fans raving about the immersive audio and luxe looks. Explore See latest videos, charts and news But the AirPods Max doesn’t come…

Press release – Speed Queen from Limburg in Belgium are not to be confused with the French band of the same name from the early 1980s. Founded in 2014, an initial demo was followed by two EPs, »King Of The Road« (Babylon Doom Cult Records, 2017) and their High Roller debut »Still On The Road« in 2020. The band consists of Thomas Kenis (vocals, tambourine), Andreas Stieglitz (guitars, synths), Lander Savelkoul (bass) and Toon Driezen (drums). “We started as a bunch of greasy teenagers discovering our dad’s record collection”, laughs bassist Lander Savelkoul talking about the early days of the…

Bella Cole. – Contributed photo Press release – Buckle up: Bella Cole is back with a track that’s pure adrenaline, heart, and vintage cool. Her brand-new single “Drive”, out now on all streaming platforms, is a sonic joyride through whirlwind romance, fearless friendship, and the thrill of letting go — all wrapped in a pop-soul package that feels like a Mustang in flight. Bella Cole is quickly becoming one of Toronto’s most magnetic new voices. Blending old-school soul and funk with modern pop finesse, her sound has drawn comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Billie Eilish — think groove, grit, and…

Luke Combs once got a pretty special thank you gift from fellow country star Garth Brooks. On an episode of Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard, Combs recalled being surprised with a new vehicle after performing at an event that was honoring Brooks. “This was last Christmas and my wife was out somewhere. I was feeding my son at the dinner table in our house, and I can see like the gate,” Combs said during the interview. “And my manager’s pulling up in this Bronco. It’s just the same as his, this blue — the Raptor package. And he would never…