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What would rap be without iced-out grills? New York City jeweler Eddie Plein is often credited with inventing the gold grill as we know it back in the ’80s. His early handiwork was most notably sported by Bronx rapper Just-Ice on the album cover of his sophomore project Kool & Deadly released in 1987. Plein […]
The sheer number of artist signings announced on a weekly basis makes it difficult to keep up, no matter how closely one pays attention to the industry news cycle. That’s why every other Tuesday, Billboard compiles the latest signings to labels, distributors, agencies, management companies and more, in an effort to provide a snapshot of […]
While Oasis was unspeakably massive in their native U.K. back in the 1990s, many wondered whether they could “break” the U.S. And while they had huge hits here — like their lone Billboard Hot 100 top 10 “Wonderwall” — they didn’t come close to matching their white-hot U.K. success. Related Oasis Say Hello, Goodbye to […]
Maná returns to the top of Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart for the first time in nearly nine years, with a new version of the 1992 hit “Vivir Sin Aire,” with Carin León (ranking dated Sept. 13). The reimagined version of “Vivir Sin Aire” rallies 14-1 on the overall Latin Airplay list after a 60% boost […]
Accomplished steel guitar player and producer Robby Turner, who has played with artists including Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, The Highwaymen and Chris Stapleton, died Thursday, Sept. 4, at age 63. Turner’s son Bobby Turner confirmed the passing of his father on social media, writing, “We’re sad, but we know he’s walking without any help, and […]
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards was the top-rated entertainment program of the night, hitting a six-year viewership high. The show was seen by more than 5.5 million viewers, between its broadcast on CBS, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+. Related Women Artists, Led by Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, Own 2025 VMAs The VMAs […]
Another Planet Entertainment and Teragram Presents have tapped Jordan Anderson as senior talent buyer for The Bellwether in Los Angeles. Anderson will oversee programming for the 1,500-capacity Main Room, the in-house restaurant stage at The Virginian, the Looking Glass patio lounge and the newly opened 600-capacity room Camille’s. She will also contribute to bookings at […]
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. Mitchell & Ness just gave their NFL, NBA and NHL merch a “Freaky Friday” makeover. If you’ve ever wondered what your […]
On an evening in which she was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, Mariah Carey delivered a career-spanning, thoroughly enjoyable medley of hits old and new — and earned a personal tribute from Ariana Grande — at the MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. on Sunday night […]
Busta Rhymes celebrated his Rock the Bells Visionary Award at the 2025 MTV VMAs by putting on a show-stopping performance, running through some of his biggest hits before accepting the award Sunday (Sept. 7) at New York’s UBS Arena. Related Here Are All the 2025 MTV VMAs Winners (Updating) Best Red Carpet Photos at the 2025 […]
