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A ‘World of Barbie’ Experience Is Open in L.A.: How to Get Tickets Before They’re Gone

Ready to live out your Barbie dreams? ‘World of Barbie’ makes it possible. World of Barbie™ Courtesy of Kilburn Live 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. Ready

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Irvine, Calif. Hits Brakes on Live Nation Amphitheater Proposal to Explore Self-Managed Model

The Orange County city is looking to follow in the footsteps of Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, which ended its contract with Nederlander Concerts in 2015. Irvine, Calif. MattGush/Getty Images Irvine, Calif. officials are considering going the way of the Greek Theatre, pausing negotiations with Live Nation for the development of a 14,000-capacity amphitheater at the

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Taraji P. Henson & Cardi B Dish the Dirt on Offset’s Rumored Affair in ‘Jealousy’ Teaser

Offset’s new track featuring his wife Cardi B will arrive in full on Friday (July 28). Cardi B and Offset attend Balenciaga on July 05, 2023 in Paris, France. Julien Lienard/Getty Images For Balenciaga Offset and Cardi B are reclaiming the narrative surrounding their relationship in their upcoming collaboration, “Jealousy,” and the two enlisted Taraji

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How Will the Grammys Categorize Joni Mitchell’s New Live Album From the Newport Folk Festival?

Will they classify the album as folk, pop or traditional pop? Mitchell has won in all three fields over the years. Joni Mitchell’s ‘AT NEWPORT’ ©Nina Westervelt How will the Grammys categorize Joni Mitchell’s At Newport, a live recording of the singer/songwriter’s heartening return to the stage at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival? The album

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Selena Gomez Sends Birthday Message to Francia Raisa After Last Year’s Falling-Out

“No matter where life takes us, I love you.” Honoree Selena Gomez (L) and Francia Raisa attend Billboard Women In Music 2017 at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on Nov. 30, 2017 in Hollywood, Calif.   Lester Cohen/Getty Images For Billboard On Wednesday (July 26), Selena Gomez shared a sweet birthday message for her longtime friend

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The 25 Best Deals on Backpacks, Tablets & Other Back-to-School Supplies for Students on a Budget

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. Class is almost back in session! As students get ready to head back to school in the coming weeks, retailers like

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Billboard Takes You Inside the ‘Barbie’ Listening Party | Billboard News

Billboard takes you inside the ‘Barbie’ listening party and tells you all about the star-studded soundtrack! Get tickets to the ‘Barbie’ Movie https://blbrd.cm/a8NomoD Tetris Kelly From a record-breaking box office weekend to a bombastic soundtrack that’s got everybody ready to dance and celebrate. Come on, Barbie, Let’s go party. I’m Tetris Kelly with Billboard News

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Michelle Buteau Talks ‘Survival of the Thickest,’ Sharing a Birthday With J.Lo & More | Billboard News

Comedian Michelle Buteau tells us about her new Netflix film ‘Survival of the Thickest,’ why she was inspired to make the show, sharing a birthday with Jennifer Lopez, and more! Michelle Buteau: Hey everyone, I’m Michelle Buteau. And you’re watching Billboard News. But you knew that already because you clicked. Michelle Buteau: My new show

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‘Barbie’ Takes Box Office Crown With $155 Million Opening in Historic Weekend

“Barbenheimer” didn’t just work — it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record numbers this weekend, vastly outperforming projections and giving a glimmer of hope to the lagging exhibition business, amid the sobering backdrop of strikes. Warner Bros.’

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Fans Choose Britney Spears & Will.i.am’s ‘Mind Your Business’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

The team-up between the pop superstar and Grammy-winning producer brought in nearly 48% of the vote. Britney Spears Michelangelo Di Battista/Sony/RCA via Getty Images Britney Spears and Will.i.am‘s “Mind Your Business” has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (July 21) on Billboard, choosing the collaboration between the

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Quincy Jones Productions Reorganizes, Artist Management Division Shuttering

As part of the restructuring, the division’s president Adam Fell is exiting. Quincy Jones Greg Gorman/Quincy Jones Productions Music industry veteran Quincy Jones is restructuring his Quincy Jones Productions. To maximize on opportunities in music, media, brand licensing and new technology, Jones will be shuttering the company’s artist management division. In addition, the division’s president

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White House Secures AI Safety Pledge From Amazon, Google & More Big Tech Companies

Seven U.S. companies voluntarily committed to ensuring their artificial intelligence products are safe prior to release. U.S. President Joe Biden gives remarks on Artificial Intelligence in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on July 21, 2023 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Joe Biden said Friday that new commitments by Amazon, Google, Meta

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‘Barbie The Album’ Gets Deluxe ‘Best Weekend Ever Edition’ Featuring New Tracks From Brandi Carlile & Ryan Gosling

The original version of the album was released in tandem with Barbie (the movie) on Friday. Barbie | The Album x Movie (Trailer) Courtesy Photo Barbie The Album officially arrived on Friday (July 21), with a star studded tracklist featuring songs by Nicki Minaj with Ice Spice, Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish and more. But

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How to Watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 8 Finale for Free

The season’s final episode airs exclusively on Paramount+ on Friday (July 21). RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Paramount+ 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. Who will take

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SoundExchange Collected $1.017B in 2022, a 4% Decrease From Last Year

The organization also distributed $959 million. Michael Huppe Charlie Gross* In 2022, SoundExchange reported that collections fell slightly to $1.017 billion from 2021’s $1.06 billion — a decrease of about $43 million, or 4.1%. Likewise, distributions fell 3.4% to $959 million from 2021’s $993 million. However, those collection decreases mainly appear to be due to either revenue or content

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‘The Little Mermaid’ Is Ready to Splash Its Way Onto Prime Video & Other Digital Platforms: How to Watch from Home

Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ will be released on Prime Video and other digital platforms starting July 24, per Amazon. Halle Bailey attends the world premiere of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” on May 8, 2023 in Hollywood, Califo. Matt Winkelmeyer/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However

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11 Standout Performances at 2023 Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC)

The multi-day event featured performances by Trueno, Juanes, Pedro Capó, Gale, Villano Antillano and more. Trueno performs at the 2023 Latin Alternative Music Conference / SummerStage in New York. Karlo X. Ramos The Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) continues to display its curatorial skills for highlighting excellent Ibero-American music, and this year was no exception.

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Lauren Spencer Smith Details Lessons Learned While Writing Debut Album ‘Mirror’ & Meaning Behind Title

“Everything that’s on the album is a personal experience to me,” the singer told Billboard News. Lauren Spencer Smith‘s debut album, Mirror, has finally arrived. The singer released the project on Friday (July 14), and leading up to its release spoke with Billboard News about the meaning behind the project’s interesting title, as well as

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Asake & Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Estate Announce ‘Work of Art’ Paint & Sip Event in L.A.

The exhibition viewing of Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure, guided paint and sip session, and album listening party of Asake’s Work of Art will take place next Friday, July 21. Asake Ola Alabi Nigerian superstar Asake, his label EMPIRE and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate announced on Friday (July 14) that they’re curating a special event filled with

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Dr. Dre Reveals He Was ‘Talked Into’ Recording ‘The Chronic’: ‘It Wasn’t My Decision’

The hip-hop icon discusses his critically acclaimed album on Kevin Hart’s Hart to Heart in clips shared exclusively with Billboard. From Jay-Z to Miley Cyrus, Kevin Hart has had conversations with many of music’s biggest and brightest stars on his Peacock talk show Hart to Heart. For the show’s latest episode, the Emmy-nominated multi-hyphenate has

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Juanes’ SummerStage Show Halted Due to ‘Excessive Crowds’: ‘I Was Very Eager to Play’

“For the first time in 30 years SummerStage was required to stop a concert in progress for a non-weather related issue,” said SummerStage’s Heather Lubov. Juanes performs onstage at YouTube Theater on Oct. 2, 2021 in Inglewood, California. JC Olivera/GI Español On Wednesday (Jul. 12) evening, Juanes took SummerStage as part of the LAMC summer

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TOMORROW X TOGETHER Reflect on the ‘Sense of Pride’ Collaborating With Jonas Brothers for ‘Do It Like That’

The fast-rising pop collab connected two superstar boy bands, as well as OneRepublic hitmaker Ryan Tedder, in ways that go beyond music. TOMORROW X TOGETHER x Jonas Brothers Courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC TOMORROW X TOGETHER‘s highly anticipated entrance into the music industry in 2019 generated immense interest as the latest addition to the esteemed roster

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Selena Gomez Reflects on July 4th Party With ‘Kick A– Gals’ Taylor Swift and Haim

“I needed that,” the singer-actress wrote alongside party pics on social media. Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez perform onstage during the Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour at the Rose Bowl on May 19, 2018 in Pasadena, Calif. Christopher Polk/TAS18/GI Selena Gomez is feeling re-energized after spending Independence Day with some close friends. The Only Murders

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Taylor Swift Fans React to John Mayer’s ‘Please Be Kind’ Message Amid ‘Dear John (Taylor’s Version)’

Taylor Swift delighted Swifties across the globe with the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) on Friday (July 7). In addition to several previously unreleased “From the Vault” tracks, the record also features re-recorded songs from the 2010 album — including “Dear John (Taylor’s Version),” which is largely speculated to be about Swift’s relationship with

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Journey’s Co-Founding Guitarist George Tickner Dead at 76

Journey Co-Founder George Tickner Dead at 76 7/6/2023 7:17 AM PT Journey’s co-founding guitarist, George Tickner, is dead … according to his former bandmate, Neal Schon. Schon, Journey’s longtime lead guitarist, announced Tickner’s passing Thursday with a social media post saying, “Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news. George Tickner, Journey’s original rhythm guitarist

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Diddy Says Alcohol Giant Diageo Developed a Watermelon Flavor For His Tequila Brand Over His Protests

Newly-unsealed details in the rapper/entrepreneur’s lawsuit include further allegations of disinvestment in his DeLeon tequila — decisions he claims were tinged with racism. Sean Diddy Combs at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15th, 2022 in Las Vegas. Brenton Ho Rapper, producer and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs

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IMPALA Honors [PIAS] Co-Founders Michel Lambot and Kenny Gates With Outstanding Contribution Award

The executives previously received the Indie Champion award at the AIM Music Awards 2022 in London. Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot Richard Dumas International independent pioneers Michel Lambot and Kenny Gates received IMPALA’s Outstanding Contribution award to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the [PIAS] group. The award was announced on Tuesday (July 4). Over the

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