Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Says Ozzy Osbourne Was ‘Thrilled and Delighted’ by ‘War Pigs’ Collab: ‘He Was Grinning’
Though it wasn’t released until more than two months after his death, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford says his longtime friend Ozzy Osbourne was able to hear and was, in fact, pleased with Priest’s new version of Black Sabbath‘s “War Pigs” that features Osbourne’s vocals. Related Judas Priest Recorded a Cover of ‘War Pigs’ With […]
Indie Music Leaders Organize Against UMG-Downtown Deal With New Campaign: ‘A Serious Threat’
Leaders across indie music are once again teaming up to speak out against Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings with a new campaign. Dubbed “100 Voices,” the campaign argues that the deal, which is currently the subject of an investigation by the European Commission, “poses a serious threat to competition, diversity and […]
Backstreet’s Back… In Brazil: Backstreet Boys Talk AI, 25 Years of ‘Millennium’ & Why ‘Brazil Is Our Second Home’
In an interview with Billboard Brazil, Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and Howie Dorough talk about the 25th-anniversary Into the Millennium tour, their show at The Town, their love for Brazil, the Swedish influence on their sound, and how they survived the changes in the music industry. And they confirm: “Brazil is our second home.” Related […]
In Canada: Program to Empower Black Canadian Music Managers Launches
A new initiative is elevating Black Canadian artist managers in the industry. F.A.M.E. (Foundations & Acceleration for Management Excellence) is designed to strengthen capacity, leadership and sustainability for Black music managers. Related 10 Best Moments From Billboard Canada Women in Music 2025 Sylvan Esso Is Pulling Its Catalog From Spotify How Blond:ish Plans to Eliminate 42 […]
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
As part of our continuing efforts to serve the music industry and its creators, Billboard Pro now features a music industry events calendar for readers. The calendar will act as music’s most complete summary major national and international industry events, from conferences to festivals to networking mixers and more. Just as Billboard is music’s must-read […]
Nirvana ‘Will Resist With Vigor’ as Naked Baby from ‘Nevermind’ Cover Appeals Lawsuit Loss
The man who appeared as a nude baby on the cover of Nirvana’s 1991 album Nevermind is once again asking an appeals court to resurrect his child pornography lawsuit over the iconic album art. Lawyers for Spencer Elden filed their appeal on Thursday (Oct. 2), just two days after a federal judge issued a judgment […]
50 Cent Celebrates Getting a Shout-Out From Taylor Swift on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: ‘I’m Low Key a Swiftie Over Here’
UPDATE: 50 Cent has more to say about his shout-out on Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, posting a new Instagram message that reads: “I’m low key a swiftie over here … I like this album check it out !” He posted the caption alongside a meme of himself superimposed over the album cover […]
The Curtain Finally Rises on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: Stream It Now
It’s showtime! Taylor Swift‘s The Life of a Showgirl has finally arrived after months of buildup, complete with 12 new songs. Related Here’s Why Taylor Swift Fans Think Travis Kelce Dropped a ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Easter Egg Months Ago Taylor Swift Sets ‘Seth Meyers’ Appearance Ahead of New Album: ‘A Showgirl Knows All About a […]
On ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift feels love’s glow and the spotlight’s glare
The Life of a Showgirl, even as her lyrics paint a picture of a star chasing the spotlight and trapped by it.’/> On her 12th album, the most dominant pop star of our era makes a spectacle of herself in full flower, in love and holding the music industry in the palm of her hand.
Megadeth Release New Song ‘Tipping Point,’ First Off Final Album
Dave Mustaine and Co. have big plans for 2026. Continue reading…