By Patrick Frater
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By Jazz Tangcay
Artisans Editor
As a young boy, Dan Lanigan collected “Star Wars” action figures and was interested in how movies were made; now he gets really excited about discovering film artifacts like Mary Poppins’ carpet bag or the prototype Jack Skellington doll.
That’s what makes him the perfect host for Disney Plus’ newest series “Prop Culture,” which takes a look at the stories behind the memorable objects featured in Disney’s most iconic projects. Each 30-minute episode focuses on
In China, virtual tipping provides a widespread, legitimate revenue stream for artists. Some think the pandemic will help (finally) normalize the practice Stateside.
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Mourners paid their respects yesterday as original Bay City Roller Alan Longmuir was laid to rest.
"First Stream Latin" is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors.
Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas are putting their love on display.
Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas are spreading the love and kisses.
In a new Billboard Live Q&A that took place on Cinco de Mayo, special guest El Fantasma talked all about his new music, quarantine life, and other passions.The Regional Mexican artist, who was also celebrating his wedding anniversary on May 5th, told Billboard that his quarantine routine consisted of waking up, cooking breakfast, helping his kids with their school work, playing outside, watching a movie, and then taking a late-night walk with his wife.He then talked about his current single
"First Stream Latin" is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week's picks below.Jesse & Joy, Aire (Warner Music Latina)The Mexican siblings' first studio album in five years is a collection of mostly upbeat songs marked by multiple rhythmic variations for an effect that’s cohesive but infinitely varied; think a shopping cart at a supermarket loaded with happy pop and acoustic pop/rock.
Voz de Mando lead vocalist Jorge Gaxiola has been named AfinArte Music's head of A&R, Billboard can confirm.Gaxiola also co-founded the independent regional Mexican music label whose roster includes chart-topping singer-songwriter El Fantasma, Los Dos Carnales, Los Dos De Tamaulipas, Voz de Mando and Kanales.AfinArte is also betting on fresh talent by signing up-and-coming singer-songwriter Ruben Salazar, who has written songs for Gerardo Ortiz, Julión Álvarez and Banda El Recodo, and rising
Rick Moranis has kept a low profile since the late 1990s, with his last onscreen role in 1996’s “Big Bully” while taking on occasional voice roles, such as playing a hoser moose alongside fellow “SCTV” alum Dave Thomas in Disney’s 2003 animated” Brother Bear”.
“Mary Poppins” wouldn’t have been the same without the iconic umbrella used by Mary (Julie Andrews) in the 1964 movie.
It's been a weird season of Roswell, New Mexico so far for Max Evans (Nathan Parsons). After dying via sacrifice in the season one finale, he's been dead for months, appearing only in nightmares had by Rosa (Amber Midthunder) and hallucinations had by Isobel (Lily Cowles). Now, he's been revived, thanks to the heart of an alien enemy and a little help from the formerly dead girl he sacrificed himself for.
The ACM Awards are heading to Music City! On Monday, the Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced that the 55th annual show will be broadcast from Nashville, Tennessee, for the first time in its history. The ceremony has previously been held in Las Vegas.