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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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3 Unforgettable Country Songs From 1980 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows Today

  • Feature revisits three enduring country hits from 1980
  • Includes songs by George Jones, Dottie West and Dolly Parton
  • Marks a transformative year in country music history

This is a light retrospective feature highlighting three country songs from 1980 that remain widely recognised today. It marks a pivotal year for the genre, as country music began a notable stylistic shift, and revisits tracks that have endured in popularity among people who grew up in the…

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BRET MICHAELS Instructed By Doctors To Take 3 To 4 Weeks Of Post-Op Recuperation Following Kidney Stone Surgery

  • Bret Michaels needs 3-4 weeks off after kidney stone surgery
  • Diabetes and back injury complicate his post-op recovery
  • He hopes to resume touring in late August 2026

Poison frontman Bret Michaels has been told by doctors to rest for three to four weeks after undergoing surgery for a complicated obstructing kidney stone, forcing a pause in his ongoing "Live & Amplified" solo tour. He was diagnosed on 19 July after suffering severe kidney pain following…

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Destroyer, Stephin Merritt to Headline Bazooka! Fest

  • Destroyer and Stephin Merritt to headline Bazooka! Fest in Brooklyn
  • Festival runs 22–23 August at two venues
  • Event curated to link influential artists with newer acts they inspired

The independent Bazooka! Fest returns to Brooklyn on 22–23 August, with Destroyer's Dan Bejar confirmed as headliner alongside previously announced acts including Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields, Joanna Sternberg, Times New Viking and Sad13. The festival, launched in 2025 by former Matador A&R director Jake Whitener, aims…

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Leila Cobo Receives 2026 Fulbright Colombia Excellence Award: ‘Their Mission Defines Me’

  • Leila Cobo wins 2026 Fulbright Colombia Excellence Award
  • Honoured for cultural advocacy, career and academic merit
  • Follows her recent promotion to Billboard Co-Chief Content Officer

Leila Cobo, Billboard's Co-Chief Content Officer, has received the 2026 Fulbright Colombia Excellence Award in the Cultural and Artistic Advocacy category. The Colombian journalist, author and pianist was honoured at a ceremony at the US Ambassador's residence in Bogotá, with the evaluation committee's decision described as unanimous, recognising…

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Dave Davies reignites The Kinks’ feud with The Beatles: “George Harrison was the only one I really liked”

  • Dave Davies says George Harrison was his favourite Beatle
  • He claims John Lennon disliked The Kinks
  • Comments came at launch of new Kinks art exhibition in London

Dave Davies of The Kinks has revived memories of the band's old rivalry with The Beatles, saying George Harrison was the only member of the Fab Four he genuinely liked, while suggesting John Lennon disliked The Kinks. The comments, made at the launch of a new art exhibition…

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Marcus Mumford Recalls This ‘Real Confidence’ Move Kendrick Lamar Pulled When They Met in a Dressing Room

  • Marcus Mumford recalls first meeting Kendrick Lamar backstage at Bonnaroo
  • Lamar was mostly undressed but chatted confidently regardless
  • Mumford is currently on tour with Mumford & Sons' Prizefighter Tour

Marcus Mumford has shared a memorable story about the first time he met rapper Kendrick Lamar, describing a backstage encounter at Bonnaroo Music Festival that left a lasting impression. Speaking on the SmartLess podcast, the Mumford & Sons frontman recalled being summoned to Lamar's dressing room after a…

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Tyla Is Hitting the Road to Support New Album ‘A*Pop’: Here Are the Tour Dates

  • Tyla announces 34-date A*Pop World Tour, her first as headliner
  • Tour runs October 2026 to early 2027 across three continents
  • Presale starts 29 July, general tickets on sale 31 July

Tyla has announced her A*Pop World Tour, her first as a headliner across Europe, North America and Africa, just days after releasing her second album of the same name. The 34-date tour underlines her rapid rise since her Grammy-winning breakthrough, giving fans across multiple continents the chance to…

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Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2026

  • Billboard's ongoing 2026 gallery honours musicians who have died this year.
  • Early deaths included Bob Weir, John Forté, Neil Sedaka and Wu-Tang's Power.
  • List spans genres and decades, updated through to July 2026.

Billboard's photo tribute rounds up notable musicians who have died in 2026, opening with a run of high-profile losses early in the year, including country songwriter Jim McBride, Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez, Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir, Fugees collaborator John Forté, Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver "Power" Grant, and…

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The “Van Hagar” Era of Van Halen Began With This Massive Hit Album in 1986

  • Van Halen's 1986 album "5150" introduced singer Sammy Hagar successfully
  • Album hit six times platinum and gave the band their first US No. 1
  • Sparked lasting fan debate over Roth vs Hagar-era Van Halen

Van Halen's 1986 album "5150" marked the band's successful reinvention after original frontman David Lee Roth departed, with new singer Sammy Hagar helping them not only match but surpass their previous commercial peak. The change addressed widespread fan uncertainty about whether the band could survive Roth's exit, and…

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Spotify is experiencing another major outage

  • Spotify hit by a second outage on the same day
  • Web page and apps affected from around 3pm ET
  • Earlier morning outage was fixed within an hour; this one remains unresolved

Spotify is suffering a second outage in one day, with the company's web page and apps experiencing problems on the evening of 27 July. The disruption comes just hours after an earlier glitch was resolved, frustrating users who rely on the service for music streaming during commutes, cooking…

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