Author: Amanda Collins

If you’re not familiar with Jeff Ross, he is best known as the “Roastmaster General” — a three-decade master of the savage comic sport introduced by the Friars Club in the 1950s, in which a procession of comedians and wannabe smart-asses barrage a roastee with decidedly no-holds-barred insults crafted to evoke laughter and gasps. Ross is also executive producer of Netflix’s celebrity roasts as well as a writer and a performer on them, including the headlines-making mocking of former NFL quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Ross was the subject of…

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. With the addition of more dates during their Las Vegas residency at Sphere, Backstreet’s back (alright!) in the spotlight and hotter than ever. If you’re looking to show your love for Nick, Howie, AJ, Brian and Kevin at their residency shows, or if you can’t make it to Las Vegas, but still want a T-shirt from the concert event, then we have you covered. Explore See…

There’s nothing like fall in Central Park, especially when your excursion is soundtracked by a load of beloved DJs. To wit, festival brand We Belong Here has announced the lineup for its second edition in Central Park, happening at Wollman Rink on Oct. 10-12. Lane 8, Porter Robinson and Nora En Pure will headline each of the three nights, with the rest of the lineup featuring a DJ set from Neil Frances, a DJ set from Sultan & Shephard, Wax Motif, Klingande, Nicky Elisabeth, VNSSA and more. See the complete lineup below. Tickets for the fest go on sale Aug.…

The last time Tony Hinchcliffe appeared at Madison Square Garden, he generated national headlines and a lot of anger from both political parties — not to mention Bad Bunny — for a joke he made about Puerto Rico at a rally for then-presidential hopeful Donald Trump days before the election. Explore See latest videos, charts and news And judging from the enthusiastic reception he got during an appearance at New York comedy club The Stand on Thursday night, his popularity has not suffered. Hinchcliffe was among the talent who took part in a fundraiser for Tunnel to Towers — a…

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. From Sarah McLachlan and Van Halen, to Blackpink (featuring Selena Gomez), musicians have sung about the joys of ice cream for decades. Now there’s something new to sing about with the launch of the Ninja Swirl by CREAMi Ice Cream Maker. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The latest product to go viral from the kitchen appliance brand, Ninja’s newest innovation gets you an at-home…

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. With students returning back to school at the end of summer, it’s important to gear up with premium audio devices for those times you’re not hitting the books. Luckily, Danish high-end audio company Bang & Olufsen has a special back-to-school sale on select wireless speakers and headphones to get the most out of your time away from the classroom. Explore See latest videos, charts and news…

Most music stocks posted gains this week as markets absorbed falling consumer sentiment and the producer price index’s fastest rate of increase in three years.   iHeartMedia was the week’s greatest gainer, rising 40.6% to $2.25. The radio giant’s stock rose 25% on Tuesday after its Q2 earnings showed the company beat revenue guidance and managed a small improvement in revenue. CEO Bob Pittman referenced “a still uncertain macro environment,” but a 13% gain in digital revenue helped offset declining broadcast radio advertising revenue.   Related Shares of Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) jumped 15.5% to $25.55 following the company’s Q2…

Consequence has a message for his former G.O.O.D. Music labelmate Pusha T. The Queens rapper stopped by Hot 97 recently to talk about the state of hip-hop with DJ Drewski by sharing alleged text messages from a group chat that apparently included himself, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), and the Virginia MC before sending Push a message and abruptly walking out of the interview, leaving Drewski stunned in a clip that has surfaced on social media captured by Glock Topickz on Twitter. “Today we need to address what’s going on in hip-hop,” Cons proclaimed as the interview began. “Today I…

Music and film mogul David Geffen says his estranged husband fabricated abuse and sexual exploitation claims as part of a “a ludicrous and contrived attempt to humiliate Geffen in the court of public opinion and extract an out-of-court settlement.” The accusations come in Geffen’s first legal filing responding to the bombshell lawsuit brought last month by the media executive’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Donovan Michaels, a former exotic dancer 50 years his junior. The pair is in the midst of divorce proceedings after less than two years of marriage. Related Michaels (whose real name is David Armstrong) alleges in the lawsuit that…

“Fool’s Gold” is an impactful new track from Sacramento-based artist Isaac Vino, who achieves a lushly melodic emotion with this standout release. Alongside producer Ben Malito, Isaac Vino crafts an atmospheric structural unveiling, drawing especially from his Tame Impala and Coldplay influences. A soulful pop production shines alongside lyrical themes of loss, personal pain, and the complexities within human emotion. Suave guitars emit a lush appeal throughout the track, while Isaac Vino’s vocals wander with hazy introspection. “Fantasy in my head, devils in my bed,” his vocals let out, with reflective backings bolstering the soulful aesthetic. The “golden child” sequence…