Author: Amanda Collins
Behind the spotlight, concert tours weave a complex tapestry of logistics, passion, and precision. From rigging lights to last-minute soundchecks, every moment builds the magic fans experience on stage.
TikTok’s viral soundscape shapes today’s hits, turning snippets into chart-toppers. From catchy hooks to unexpected remixes, these songs dominate feeds, sparking global trends and redefining music discovery.
Behind the scenes of new releases lies a world of meticulous planning, late-night edits, and creative sparks. From brainstorming to final touches, every detail shapes the magic we soon get to experience.
Music label signings mark pivotal moments, where raw talent meets industry muscle. These agreements not only launch careers but also shape the soundscape, blending artistry with business in a dynamic harmony.
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward and bassist Geezer Butler have remembered their late bandmate, longtime friend and metal icon Ozzy Osbourne. It was announced on Tuesday (July 22) that the iconic singer had died at the age of 76, with his family saying he was “surrounded by love”. The timing of the news has been particularly impactful given that it was less than three weeks ago that Osbourne headlined the giant ‘Back To The Beginning’ concert at Villa Park in Birmingham. On July 5, Osbourne played alongside guitarist Tony Iommi, Butler and Ward for the first time since 2005, with the band performing…
The Vanns have continued the rollout of their upcoming third studio album All That’s In My Head by announcing a national tour in support of it. The tour is set to be one of the band’s biggest to date, with 20 shows booked from late October 2025 up to January 2026 that will take them to venues in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the ACT and South Australia. The full list of the band’s upcoming tour dates, as well as ticketing information, can be found below. All That’s In My Head is set for release on Friday,…
Jessie Murph, known for hits including “Blue Strips” and the Koe Wetzel collaboration “High Road,” is a cover star on the current digital cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Murph posed for the photo shoot in Key Biscayne, Florida. During her interview with Sports Illustrated, she said the creation process behind her Billboard Hot 100 top 15 hit “Blue Strips” “was genuinely me just f—ing off” in the recording studio. “Some songs just have glitter in them,” she added. “Any time I’d play it, it would make me smile.” Murph released her second studio album, Sex Hysteria, on Friday. Alongside hits…
From its 1993 inception with host David Letterman through its most recent decade under Stephen Colbert, CBS’ The Late Show has hosted a who’s who of musicians, both on the couch for interviews and on the stage for performances. With last week’s announcement that The Late Show has been canceled and will wrap up in May 2026, the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is looking back at some of the biggest musicians who’ve graced the New York stage and some of the biggest music moments across 30-plus years on the air. Plus, with 10 months left of The Late Show, there’s…
Netflix has released a clip of Liam Payne singing and dancing along to a One Direction hit with fans while filming Building The Band. READ MORE: Liam Payne 1993-2024: One Direction star who helped spark a pop phenomenon Earlier this month, Netflix released the first block of episodes for the music competition Building The Band. The competition series filmed over the summer in 2024 and features Liam Payne, The Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child as judges, while AJ McLean hosts. The series was in post-production when Liam Payne tragically died in October after a fatal fall from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo…
Martin Solveig, the acclaimed French producer, singer, and songwriter, has announced his official retirement from the world of DJing. Solveig shared the news with fans at France’s Les Vieilles Charrues music festival on Saturday (July 19) – his one and only performance of 2025, and first live appearance since November. “It’s a special moment,” Solveig told the crowd of 70,000, France 24 reported. “All my life, each time I came onstage I told myself: ‘Play like it’s your last concert.’ Just until that moment arrives. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Some…