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The Kravis wedding train has rolled into Italy. After a Las Vegas practice wedding (no marriage license) with an Elvis impersonator officiating, followed by a small ceremony (with license) in Santa Barbara, California, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker stepped out Friday (May 20) in the jet set playground of Portofino, a fishing village known for…

The Notorious B.I.G. is coming back to life in the metaverse. The estate of the late rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is working with Burst Live Inc. and Surreal Events to create a new virtual world called “The Brook” — a reference to the artist’s hometown in Brooklyn — that will feature a hyper-realistic model of…

Bill Maher Gender Reassignment with Kids Has Gone Too Far 5/21/2022 6:51 AM PT Bill Maher ventures into dicey areas all the time, and he did not disappoint Friday night when he argued … gender reassignment with kids has gone too far. The “Real Time” host began his weekly editorial with some interesting stats ……

Kim Kardashian Ciao, Italia!!! Let’s Get My Sister Married 5/20/2022 2:05 PM PT The sister has landed — Kim Kardashian is in Italy for Kourtney’s wedding — and as expected, she did it with a ton of fans following her every move. Kim was just spotted in Portofino, still sporting her blonde Marilyn Monroe hair,…

Pete Davidson See Ya, ‘SNL’!!! Expected to Leave After Season Finale 5/20/2022 2:18 PM PT UPDATE 2:48 PM PT — According to Deadline, Pete isn’t the only one to say goodbye the show … Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney are all also leaving. Looks like Pete Davidson is making some big changes ……

“God willing, I plan to be rocking with these amazing people for many years to come,” he says of his work with Zac Brown Band. John Driskell Hopkins performs at SiriusXM+Pandora Playback With John Driskell Hopkins on Dec. 18, 2019 in Atlanta. Prince Williams/Wireimage John Driskell Hopkins, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist/writer for Zac Brown Band, has revealed he…

Beaming to YouTube from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, thee stream begins Friday (May 20) at 5 p.m. PT.  EDC Las Vegas 2021 Marc Van der Aa* The 2022 edition of EDC Las Vegas thumps to life starting Friday (May 20) at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Featuring more than 300 acts playing across nine…

The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online. From streaming services to concert promoters and ticket sellers, music companies have reported encouraging first-quarter earnings results that show consumers continue to adopt subscription services and eagerly return…

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. Hulu is offering an amazing deal to celebrate National Streaming Day. Beginning Friday (May 20), new and eligible returning subscribers can…

Master P No One Should Be In Jail For Marijuana … Weed Like Them Freed!!! 5/19/2022 1:29 PM PT this publication.com Master P says no one should be behind bars for low-level marijuana offenses, and he’s not just blowing smoke … he’s actively trying to get people freed from prisons across the U.S. The music icon…

Stephanie McMahon Taking Leave Of Absence From WWE … To Focus on Family 5/19/2022 1:43 PM PT Shocking news coming from Stephanie McMahon — the chief brand officer of WWE is temporarily stepping down from her role on Friday to be with her family. “As of tomorrow, I am taking a leave of absence from…

Before releasing his debut studio album Come Home the Kids Miss You, Jack Harlow went viral by shooting his shot with a song called “Dua Lipa,” of course, referencing the pop star and Grammy winner. “I wanted to get her blessing, so I FaceTimed her and played it for her,” Harlow explained during an interview…

Dave Chappelle Attacker Allegedly Stabbed Roommate … Hit with Attempted Murder Charge 5/19/2022 2:05 PM PT Attacking Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl is opening an even bigger can of worms for Isaiah Lee, who’s now facing attempted murder charges … for a separate incident. The L.A. County D.A.’s Office says Lee stabbed his roommate…

A lot has changed for Harry Styles in the two-and-a-half years between his second and third solo album releases — but perhaps most significantly, he now has smash hits. With 2019’s Fine Line, the One Direction standout synthesized the star-crossed classic rock ambitions of his 2017 self-titled debut into sumptuous, soft-edged pop, and achieved top…

The new label signs Chinese star Jackson Wang to single-album deal as well as Taiwanese singer A-Lin. Jackson Wang of 88rising performs onstage at the Coachella Stage during the 2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 16, 2022 in Indio, Calif. Kevin Mazur/GI for Coachella Sony Music Entertainment is starting an outpost of…

It takes introspection and vast self-assuredness for an acclaimed, successful artist to not only recognize his limitations and weaknesses, but talk openly about them. Farruko does that in spades in his new single, “Nazareno,” where he talks candidly about the pitfalls of fame: “You’re surrounded by envy and hypocrisy; all eyes on you, everyone agreeing…

The highly anticipated LP arrived Friday, May 20. Harry Styles Lloyd Wakefield After two months of teasing via social media followed by a glittering single and a triumphant Coachella headlining set, the wait for Harry Styles’ third album has finally ended. Harry’s House is officially available to stream as of Friday (May 20). The arrival…

Bobby Shmurda Praises ‘Rap Lyrics’ Bill in NY State Now What About Georgia?! 5/19/2022 3:41 PM PT this publication.com Bobby Shmurda is dancing for joy … literally, now that the New York State Senate has signed off on the “Rap Music on Trial” bill. The newly proposed law prevents cops and prosecutors from using rappers’ lyrics…

Billy McFarland Fyre Festival Founder Gets Early Prison Release 5/18/2022 2:36 PM PT Billy McFarland, the man behind the infamous Fyre Festival, has been released from prison early … but he’s not completely free just yet. Billy was sprung on March 30 and was transferred to community confinement. It’s unclear whether he’s at home or…

In its debut earnings release since going public, the streaming service reported a 20% increase in revenue for the quarter to $9.3 million, though expenses have been rising faster. Courtesy Image Anghami, a music streaming service that operates in the Middle East and North Africa, finished the first quarter of 2022 with 18.5 million active…

Monkeypox First Case Detected In U.S. This Year 5/18/2022 4:29 PM PT Monkeypox is surging around the globe and now the rare virus has found its way inside our borders. The first case of monkeypox in the United States this year was detected Tuesday when a Massachusetts man tested positive for the virus … according…

Though the two’s feud may seem new to many, according to Fox Sports 1 commentator and Undisputed host Skip Bayless, the drama dates back to circa 2011. Lil Wayne Ramona Rosales* Lil Wayne and Mark Cuban have traded insults like the NBA trades players amid the Western Conference semifinal face-off between the Phoenix Suns and…

For the finale, three “Team Good” celebs battled it out for the Golden Mask. There could be only one champ, Firefly. Teyana Taylor attends the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Frazer Harrison/GI The last masks came off, and the final celebrity was outed…

TWICE are more than ready for their close-up. The South Korean pop group made their first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart last October when “The Feels” bowed at No. 83. That single would catch fire and scorch its way into the Top 10, peaking at No. 9. On Wednesday night (May 18), the…

Allison Russell won both artist of the year and album of the year at the 2022 International Folk Music Awards, which were presented Wednesday (May 18), the opening night of the 34th annual Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Russell took album of the year for her first solo album, Outside Child, which…

Travis Scott Donates $1 Million To Black College Students … To Ensure They Graduate 5/17/2022 1:17 PM PT Travis Scott is making sure hundreds of Black college students walk across the commencement stage with their diploma … with a seven-figure donation. The rapper awarded $1 million in scholarships to 100 students at HBCUs who are…

Jack Harlow to Brandy At Least I Know Your Music!!! Fires Back with Her Ye Tune 5/17/2022 2:04 PM PT Jack Harlow’s rummaging through some old playlists to jab back at Brandy in their growing, but playful, beef over Jack being clueless about the singer’s family tree. ICYMI … Jack was chopping it up with…

This past weekend, Selena Gomez hosted Saturday Night Live for the very first time, where she showed off her spot-on Miley Cyrus impression and reminded viewers of her showbiz beginnings on Barney & Friends. While she’s far from the first musician to host SNL — following in the footsteps of Lizzo, Adele, Taylor Swift, Bruno…

‘Euphoria’ Star Sydney Sweeney Swimsuit Line Sues … You Bailed On Us!!! 5/17/2022 3:56 PM PT Sydney Sweeney broke an agreement with a swimwear brand to promote their products, then turned around and wore the suits on “Euphoria” … this according to a new lawsuit. The HBO star is being sued by the swim and…

“Everybody wants to be a cool dad, and sometimes you just gotta wear a fire hat,” Ye says. Ye attends the Kenzo Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 23, 2022 in Paris. Pascal Le Segretain/GI Sure, the new season of Hulu‘s The Kardashians has been filled to the brim with drama…

Megan Fox is Machine Gun Kelly’s biggest fan. The Transformers actress proved it once again with a post-Billboard Music Awards PDA for her fiancé, in the form of a social post. “Baby – so proud of you for giving such a vulnerable and emotional performance. You are magic,” she wrote, adding a pair of heart…

Nick Jonas has taken to parenthood like a pop star takes to a mic. It comes naturally. The Jonas Brother and Priyanka Chopra became parents when they welcomed Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogate in January. Complications followed, however, and their bub spent more than 100 days in the newborn intensive care unit. Thankfully “our…

With three nominations, Genesis Owusu is the artist to beat heading into the 2022 AIR Awards, while Amyl and The Sniffers and Courtney Barnett are close behind with two noms each. Owusu, the Ghana-born, Canberra-raised funk artist, has been on an unbeatable run during the awards season, winning triple j’s J Award for Australian album…

Yo Gotti Blowin’ a Birthday Bag … $1.2 Mil on Twin Rolls Royces!!! 5/17/2022 5:30 PM PT Yo Gotti isn’t waiting around for gift cards for his 41st birthday, instead he’s treating himself … to more than a million bucks worth of super-luxury rides!!! The Collective Music Group CEO recorded himself riding around with copious…

Lil Keed Complained of Serious Stomach Pain … Days Before Death 5/17/2022 12:50 AM PT Lil Keed complained to his friends and family he was suffering from serious stomach pain in the days leading up to his death … with things getting so bad he had to go to the hospital. Multiple sources close to…

The 2022 Music Midtown festival in Piedmont Park, Atlanta will feature a headlining slot from reunited emo legends My Chemical Romance. The Sept. 17-18 fest will also feature headlining slots from Future, Fall Out Boy and Jack White, as well as sets from Mitski, Phoebe Bridgers, Phoenix, A Day to Remember, Turnstile, Louis the Child,…

PPL says distributions were down — due to pandemic-hit collections in 2020 — but that it still made a record number of payments in 2021. A view of the London Skyline. Dan Kitwood/GI LONDON — Collections at U.K. music licensing company grew to £253 million ($316 million) in 2021, an increase of 12% on the…

The personal trainer shared that he and Spears are “moving forward” with their future. Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection Sam Asghari is letting fans know that he and fiancée Britney Spears are trying to move forward in light of their loss. On Monday (May 16), the 28-year-old personal trainer thanked followers for…

Bam Margera Completes 1 Year Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program 5/17/2022 1:00 AM PT Bam Margera just reached a major milestone … completing a 12-month treatment program for drug and alcohol abuse. The ‘Jackass’ star tells this publication … he just finished the year-long program in Florida, and for the next couple months he’s going to…

The voluble vaccine skeptic has repeatedly railed against COVID restrictions and released two anti-lockdown songs. Eric Clapton performs on stage during Music For The Marsden 2020 at The O2 Arena on March 3, 2020 in London. Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/GI Eric Clapton announced the postponement of two dates on his current European tour after testing positive…

With an older-than-his-years sound and the kind of gritty vocal that has been burning up the country charts lately, Jackson Dean is making an impact with his breakthrough single, “Don’t Come Lookin’.” The song sits at No. 23 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart and was featured in the hit series Yellowstone. Dean co-wrote the track…

Amber Heard Team Claims Johnny is Victim Shamer 5/16/2022 6:58 AM PT Amber Heard’s team is lashing out at Johnny Depp as she braces for cross-examination, saying she expects Johnny’s lawyer to do classic victim shaming. Heard is finishing up her direct testimony, but before Johnny’s lawyers have their chance, her team tells this publication, “Today,…