[ad_1] Enigmatic singer-songwriter Sixto Diaz Rodriguez — commonly referred to as just Rodriguez — has died at 81. The Detroit musician whose slow boil rise to international acclaim was chronicled in the Oscar-winning 2012 documentary Searching for Sugar Man, died on Tuesday night (Aug. 8) according to a statement on his official website. Explore Explore … Read more
[ad_1] Billboard has more than 200 different weekly charts in its menu, encompassing numerous genres and formats. While established artists often compete for a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart and Billboard 200 albums ranking, which track the most popular songs and albums of the week, respectively, up-and-coming talents typically start off on … Read more
[ad_1] 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. Gibson has teamed up with Grammy award-winning country star Miranda Lambert to create the artist’s first-ever signature guitar. Fans of … Read more
[ad_1] In its 29th week on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart (dated Aug. 12), Jovonta Patton’s first entry, “Always,” ascends to No. 1. In the tracking week ending Aug. 3, the single increased by 18% in plays, according to Luminate. Patton, who is based in Minneapolis, solo-authored “Always.” “As an independent artist, the internet has been … Read more
[ad_1] The most essential Spanish-language rappers, the G.O.A.T.s, and the most riveting Masters of Ceremonies, of yesterday and today: It’s a heavy crown that only a few dozen are worthy of upholding, and of passing on its majestic power. As a salute to hip-hop’s golden year, with the genre officially turning 50 on Friday (August … Read more
[ad_1] Luther Vandross’ soulful, luxurious tenor wrapped its way around a string of R&B and pop hits in the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s. So it’s only fitting that the Luther Vandross Estate and Primary Wave Music would collaborate with esteemed Irish luxury brand Waterford to launch an exclusive crystal collection. Explore Explore See latest videos, … Read more
[ad_1] Two months after Daisy Jones & the Six actress Riley Keough was named the sole trustee of her late mother Lisa Marie Presley‘s estate, the star has opened up about the chaos that engulfed her world in the wake of her mother’s passing. In a new Vanity Fair cover story, Elvis’ only grandchild addresses … Read more
[ad_1] Tom Becci has joined Concord Label Group as chief executive. In the newly created role, he will oversee Concord’s recorded music division, including frontline label and catalog operations. Becci, who will be based in Los Angeles and report to Concord CEO Bob Valentine, comes to CLG from Red Light Management, where he spent the … Read more
[ad_1] Add Kylie Minogue to the list of people sending good vibes to Madonna amid the singer’s ongoing recovery from a “serious bacterial infection” that sent her to the ICU in June. In an interview with E! News, Minogue said she hopes that Madonna has a “speedy recovery” from the health scare, adding that she … Read more
[ad_1] Hours after Travis Scott revealed on Tuesday (Aug. 8) that he was gearing up for a U.S. tour in support of his just-released chart-topping Utopia album, the mayor of his hometown, Houston, confirmed that the rapper has booked a gig at the city’s Toyota Center later this year. While Scott has not revealed any … Read more