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Trump Administration Fires Top Copyright Official Days After Firing Librarian of Congress

“Your position as the Register of Copyrights and Director at the U.S. Copyright Office is terminated effective immediately,” a White House email read. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Rebecca Noble/Getty Images The Trump administration has fired the

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‘The Judd Family: Truth Be Told’ — How to Watch the TV Special Online With Philo

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. During Mother’s Day weekend, a new TV documentary special about Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley Judd’s complicated relationship — which spans decades in

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Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks of the Month: Armanii, Ky-Mani Marley, Yaksta, Patrice Roberts & More

From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music. Explore See latest videos, charts and news On April 9, Billboard exclusively revealed the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards nominations, which will once again grace Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on

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Weezer, Car Seat Headrest, Janelle Monáe, Aurora, Bright Eyes to Headline 2025 Bumbershoot Festival

The Labor Day show will also feature sets from Sylvan Esso and Digable Planets celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Blowout Comb.” Janelle Mone performs onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Amy Sussman/Getty Images Weezer, Car Seat Headrest, Janelle Monáe, Bright Eyes, Aurora and Sylvan

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‘American Idol’ Reveals Top 7 Contestants as Disney Week Approaches

American Idol has narrowed its field to seven finalists following Monday night’s (May 5) episode. Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty Images American Idol has narrowed its field to seven finalists following Monday night’s (May 5) episode, which featured a surprise save and another emotional elimination. Explore See latest videos

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Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Discusses Anxieties of Final Gig: ‘I’m Already Having Palpitations’

It’s important that we leave a great impression, since it’s the final time that people will experience us live,” founding Black Sabbath bassist said. Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath performs at Ozzfest 2016 at San Manuel Amphitheater on Sept. 24, 2016 in Los Angeles.  Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA With just two months to go until

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FIFTY FIFTY Explain ‘Day & Night’ EP, Break Down ‘POOKIE,’ ‘ADONIS’ & More | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

FIFTY FIFTY released their newest EP, ‘Day & Night,’ and the group shares the inspiration behind the concept album, how they created the music video for “POOKIE” and more! What do you think of FIFTY FIFTY’s ‘Day & Night?’ Let us know in the comments! FIFTY FIFTY: For ‘Day & Night,’ our album ‘Day &

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HYBE Shares Jump Nearly 14% on Q1 Earnings as Music Stocks Gain for Fourth Straight Week

Universal Music Group, Spotify, Live Nation and Deezer also posted gains following their quarterly earnings reports. The new building for HYBE Entertainment on April 07, 2021 in Seoul, South Korea. Justin Shin/GI Though economic uncertainty lingers, some music companies’ stocks got boosts following their first quarter earnings releases this week, while a better-than-expected jobs report

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This $18 Fridge Magnet Can Be Personalized With Your Favorite Song (And Actually Play It)

Go ahead and grab the perfect sentimental gift. 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. Instead of having tons of photos and memories stuck to your fridge, this

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98 Degrees Was ‘Definitely’ Inspired by Taylor Swift When Re-Recording Beloved Hits For ‘Full Circle’ Album

The collection due out on May 9 also features five new originals. 98 Degrees Trevor Paul 98 Degrees knows what you want. The long-running boy band has made heart-melting ballads its calling card since signing to Motown Records in the late 1990s. Now, the quartet featuring brothers Nick and Drew Lachey and bandmates Jeff Timmons

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The Notorious B.I.G. Apologized for Xscape Diss Minutes Before His Death, Says Tiny

Biggie sniped at the group on his 1994 single “Just Playing (Dreams).” Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls, aka Chris Wallace rolls a cigar outside his mother’s house in Brooklyn. Clarence Davis/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images The Notorious B.I.G. dissed Xscape’s looks on his 1994 single “Just Playing (Dreams),” but group member Tiny Harris

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Publishing Briefs: WCM Nashville and Morgan Wallen’s First Signing, Plus Kobalt Fetches ‘Mutt’ Writer

It’s gotta be the May 1st edition of Publishing Briefs, our semimonthly bulletin of recent signings, deals and doings in the wide world of music publishing. Since the last time we gabbed, Kristin Robinson whipped up a comprehensive guide to the comments submitted in the Copyright Office’s inquiry regarding PROs and Robert Levine analyzed the

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PJ Sin Suela Makes History on NPR’s Tiny Desk by Incorporating a Sign Language Interpreter

The Puerto Rican rapper also brought conscious rap and funky energy to his set. Foreground (left to right): Vernica Roln Acevedo (Choirs), Barba Blanca (Piano), Janice Maisonet (Saxophone). Second row (left to right): Benson Pagn Jimnez (Guitar), Gabo Lugo (Multi-instrumentalist), Alexssa Hernndez (Sign Language Interpreter), Jeimy Osorio (Choirs), PJ Sin Suela (Rapper and doctor), Jahaziel

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Valiant Promises a Trap Dancehall-R&B Fusion on His New ‘Prove Them Wrong’ EP: ‘You Don’t Know Which Songs Could Change Your Life’ 

Hailing from Mannings Hill in the Stony Hill area of Jamaica’s St. Andrew parish, Valiant has emerged as one of the leading voices of dancehall’s new generation – and his forthcoming new EP promises to cement his stardom and carry him into a notably more R&B-infused space. In 2022, Valiant (born Raheem Bowes) broke through

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For ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary, See ‘I 2 I’ With Cartoon Pop Star Powerline in New Immersive VR Concert Video

To celebrate the animated movie’s release 30 years ago this month, Disney delivered a new virtual-reality version of A Goofy Movie’s climactic concert scene. Goofy, Max Goof and Powerline in ‘A Goofy Movie’ Disney If you’re a ’90s kid, you know that one of the decade’s greatest pop stars wasn’t even a real person. We’re

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Blue Ivy Carter Nails Beyoncé’s Iconic 2006 ‘Déjà Vu’ Dance Break at Opening Night of Cowboy Carter Tour

The 13-year-old Grammy-winner slayed her mom’s classic choreography. Blue Ive Carter and Beyoncé perform onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Aug. 11, 2023 in Atlanta. Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood A new supreme is rising — and her name is Blue Ivy Carter! Beyoncé kicked off her 32-date Cowboy Carter stadium tour

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Shakira to Celebrate the ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ 20th Anniversary on ‘The Tonight Show’

The Colombian artist will have various appearances in May on NBC’s late-night program. Shakira is gearing up for a monthlong takeover on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Billboard can announce Tuesday (April 28). With three confirmed appearances, the Colombian superstar will first perform her global hit “Hips Don’t Lie” in honor of the song’s

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Alex Warren Freaks Out After Lana Del Rey Sings ‘Ordinary’ to Him Backstage at Stagecoach

Both stars made cameos during Jelly Roll’s headlining set. Alex Warren performs with Jelly Roll at the T-Mobile Mane Stage during the 2025 Stagecoach Festival on April 26, 2025 in Indio, Calif. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach There was nothing ordinary about Alex Warren‘s star-studded experience at Stagecoach 2025, especially a moment during which Lana

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LAPD Releases Footage From Shooting Involving Jillian Lauren, Weezer Bassist’s Wife

Police released excerpts of body camera recordings, surveillance video and audio of 911 dispatch conversations from the incident. Scott Shriner and wife Jillian Lauren arrive at the 2019 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival held at Regal LA Live Stadium 14 on February 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Los Angeles police

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T-Pain Talks Stagecoach, Beyonce in Country Music & Wiscansin Fest With GloRilla | Billboard News

T-Pain is ready to take on his third straight weekend in Indio, California, this time at Stagecoach. The beloved musician shares his journey of performing on the main stage at Coachella, discusses the new ideas hes bringing to Stagecoach, reflects on Beyonc, Shaboozey and other Black musicians breaking through in country music, talks about how

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Bain of K-Pop Boy Band JUST B Comes Out at L.A. Concert: ‘F—ing Proud to Be Part of the LGBT Community’

The 24-year-old made a rare, bold declaration when there is still minimal queer representation in Korean entertainment. Bain of JUST B attends the release showcase event for their first single album ‘JUST BEAT’ at Yes24 Live Hall on October 27, 2021 in Seoul, South Korea. The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images A rare, celebratory moment

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Billy McFarland Fyre Sale: Founder Says He’s Selling the Tarnished Brand After Fyre Festival 2 Collapse

The festival’s brand and IP are on the market after the follow-up event was indefinitely “postponed.” Billy McFarland visits “JesseWatters Primetime” at Fox News Studios on Aug. 25, 2023 in New York City. Theo Wargo/Getty Images Billy McFarland says he’s ready to sell Fyre Festival 2 to the highest bidder. Earlier today, the convicted fraudster

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‘Central Park Five’ Raymond Santana Discusses Defamation Case Against Trump

‘Central Park 5’ Raymond Santana We’ve Got a Solid Case Against Trump!!! Published April 23, 2025 3:45 PM PDT this publication.com Raymond Santana — one of the wrongfully convicted Central Park Five — is celebrating after a federal judge shut down President Donald Trump’s attempt to toss out the defamation lawsuit they filed against him. this publication

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Taylor Swift Unseated as World’s Youngest Self-Made Woman Billionaire: Who Took Her Place?

Lucy Guo, the 30-year-old co-founder of Scale AI, is now the youngest self-made woman billionaire in the world, according to Forbes. Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images Taylor Swift claimed the title for youngest self-made woman billionaire in the world

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‘Temptation Island’ Shanté Glover’s Costars Tried to Warn Her About Brion

‘Temptation Island’ Shanté Glover We Warned Her, But She Was Tempted!!! Costars Spill on Brion Split Published April 21, 2025 3:17 PM PDT this publication.com “Temptation Island” star Shanté Glover’s tumultuous relationship with Brion Whitley finally bit the dust earlier this month — but her girls had clearly been bracing for the blowup long before it

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Darkside’s Nicolas Jaar Makes Statements on Palestine, ICE, For-Profit Prisons & More at Coachella 2025

“There’s no way to continue in this planet without the empires falling as soon as possible,” Jaar stated during the band’s weekend 2 performance at the festival. Darkside Lefteris Paraskevaidis Coachella 2025 will likely be considered one of the most political editions of the longstanding festival, with a flurry of artists using their onstage platforms

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Travis Scott Releases Cactus Jack x WWE Collection During WrestleMania 41: Shop Here

The collection includes graphic tees, foam fingers and a replica hardcore championship belt. Travis Scott makes his entrance during WWE Elimination Chamber at Rogers Centre on March 1, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders

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Lana Del Rey’s New Song ‘Bluebird’ Was Born From a Startling Real-Life Experience

“Sometimes I feel like nature has its own way of communicating with you, especially in extremely severe situations,” she said of the moment the melody came to her. Lana Del Rey attends the InStyle Imagemaker Awards on Oct. 24, 2024 in Bel Air, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Lana Del Rey‘s newest release, the lullaby-like “Bluebird”

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A$AP Rocky Is ‘Fire’ as Denzel Washington’s Son in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Film, Spike Lee Says

The director says Rocky held his own during scenes with the iconic actor. Spike Lee Courtesy Photo Spike Lee gave fans some new details about his upcoming movie Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky. During a recent conversation on Carmelo Anthony’s podcast 7PM in Brooklyn, Lee praised the Harlem rapper’s acting skills

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