Swizz Beatz Can’t Escape $7.3 Million 1MDB Fraud Case, Court Rules
Photo Credit: Swizz Beatz for Reebok USA / CC by 4.0 A federal judge denies producer Swizz Beatz’s motion to dismiss his status as a defendant in a bankruptcy case related to the 1MDB scandal. The case against music producer Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean will now proceed to the discovery portion of the proceedings, after […]
Taylor Swift Brings the Bangers on ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ But Don’t Call It ‘1989, Pt. 2’: Critic’s Take
“Bangers.” That’s the word Taylor Swift used to describe all 12 songs on her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and the world knew what that meant. Swift’s last album, 2024’s The Tortured Poets Department, may have scored the superstar’s biggest opening-week debut and ruled the charts for months on end, but the […]
How Vulnerable Are Musicians to AI Cloning? Pressing Questions Emerge Following DMN Pro’s Investigation Into Unauthorized Celebrity ‘Bot Drops’
Photo Credit: Becca Talpert A new DMN Pro Weekly report reveals a growing problem that could reshape the music and entertainment industries—unauthorized AI celebrity bots. Across fringe online communities, fans are openly building AI-powered replicas of stars ranging from Machine Gun Kelly and Harry Styles to Pedro Pascal and the Game of Thrones character played […]
Thursday Night Football: How to Watch Every NFL Game on Prime Video
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. Thursday Night Football continues its biggest season yet with a matchup between a high powered Los Angeles Rams offense and a […]
DOJ, FTC Move to Pause Live Nation/Ticketmaster Lawsuits Amid Government Shutdown — Other Cases May Also Be Impacted
D.C.’s Robert F. Kennedy Building, which serves as the DOJ’s headquarters. Photo Credit: ajay_suresh The DOJ and the FTC have moved to stay their lawsuits against Live Nation and Ticketmaster due to a shutdown-fueled funding lapse, which may also impact different cases. The Justice Department yesterday submitted a motion seeking to pause its much-publicized Live […]
Diddy Apologizes to Cassie, Tells Judge ‘I Lost My Way’ in Letter Ahead of Sentencing
On the eve of his sentencing, Sean “Diddy” Combs told a federal judge Thursday (Oct. 2) that he is a new man after realizing that he was “broken to my core” and wondering at times if he was better off dead. Combs, 55, wrote in a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian that with his mind […]
George Michael’s Estate Comments On Taylor Swift’s ‘Father Figure’
George Michael‘s “Father Figure” is reimagined by Taylor Swift on The Life of a Showgirl‘s fourth track, a new song that shares a title and incorporates an interpolation of Michael’s original that became a hit in 1988. The late Michaels’ estate issued a statement on Swift’s recording on Thursday (Oct. 2), hours before the official […]
Rod Wave Slapped with $27 Million Lawsuit Over Allegedly Stolen Tour Funds
Photo Credit: Rod Wave for Spotify Rapper and singer Rod Wave allegedly owes more than $27 million in funds from his unfinished tour, according to a lawsuit filed by Grizzly Touring. Rod Wave faces a lawsuit accusing the rapper and singer of owing over $27 million to Grizzly Touring, a promoter of “large-scale events for […]
Top Spotify Executive David Kaefer Axed Just Moments After New Co-CEOs Take Control—Will More Heads Roll?
Photo Credit: David Kaefer for Spotify Spotify exec David Kaefer is stepping down after seven years with the company, just moments after the new co-CEOs have been announced. David Kaefer, a top executive at Spotify in charge of the company’s music and audiobook business, is suddenly “stepping down” after seven years with the streaming giant. […]
Doja Cat Gets Behind the Desk With Jimmy Fallon to Co-Host ‘The Tonight Show’: Exclusive Photos & Clip
Is there enough room behind The Tonight Show desk for two hosts? On Wednesday night’s (Oct. 1) episode, Jimmy Fallon makes room for Doja Cat to join him as co-host, and Billboard has exclusive photos from her appearance. And it looks like a fun one: In addition to two pics of the duo behind the […]