billboard.com - 13 425 Showbiz News and Updates

(G)I-DLE proved they can connect in any situation--and turn the dullest moments into fun ones.

A fan reminded Amanda Kloots on Sunday (Aug. 2) how her 13-month-old son Elvis will always carry a piece of Nick Cordero with him in their striking resemblance.

Taylor Swift's folklore made its debut atop the Billboard 200 albums chart this week, with its lead single "Cardigan" skyrocketing straight to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.

Taylor Swift's "Cardigan" single off her Billboard 200 No. 1 album Folklore matches the LP's top rank by debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (dated Aug. 8).

Taylor Swift's "Cardigan" blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. The song is from Swift's new LP Folklore, which launches at No. 1

Ariana Grande dressed up her Evolve face mask, which flaunts Manhattan's geographical coordinates 40.7831° N 73.9712° W, with long lashes and oversized sunglasses for a chic quarantine look she posted to her Instagram Sunday (Aug. 2).

At home and out of work this past spring due to the pandemic, three musicians who are roommates in Barcelona had a few beers and started making up songs “to enjoy this confination.” Calling themselves the Stay Homas, they posted videos of their impromptu performances, playing household utensils along with i

In case you forgot, Jack Antonoff is here to remind you that it's August, and that there is a song on Taylor Swift's Folklore album that he co-wrote and co-produced called "August." How do we

Looking for some Monday motivation to help power you through the start of another week? We’re right there with you, and with some stellar new pop tunes, we’ve got you covered.

Summer is in full swing and even though the global pandemic has ruined most vacation plans, it has not stopped music artists from working.

More than 700 artists, managers and companies in the U.K. music industry, including the likes of The 1975 and Jessie Ware, have signed an open letter calling for a united fight to eradicate racism in the music business and beyond.

Monday (Aug. 3) marks National Watermelon Day, so naturally, Harry Styles' legions of fans have declared the holiday #WatermelonSugarDay in honor of their king and his sugary Fine Line-era single.

Demi Lovato took to social media on Sunday (Aug. 2) to give fans a peek at her latest date night with Max Ehrich.

Keke Palmer appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Sunday night (Aug. 2) and opened up about Black Lives Matter, the cancellation of GMA3 and more.The star addressed her impassioned speech imploring members of the National Guard to join her in marching, which went viral during an L.A.

Billboard's Live At-Home concert series will feature the more livestreamed performances for your entertainment.This week's performances kick off Tuesday (Aug. 4), with a set from Americana rocker Drew Holcomb.

August 3: Nada Surf, Waxahatchee, Hop Along, Best Coast, Manchester Orchestra and more will perform during the Virtual Musikfest on NPR, starting at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Bloomberg first reported, and will reach global users this fall."We’re constantly building on our relationships within the music industry, and making sure the entire music ecosystem (artists, labels, songwriters, publishers and streaming services) are seeing value in our partnerships,” a Snap, Inc. spokesperson said.Snapchat already allows users to share what they're listening to on Spotify and Apple Music in posts.

Harry Styles becomes the first member of One Direction to notch multiple No. 1s on Billboard's Pop Songs radio airplay chart, as "Watermelon Sugar" ascends from No. 2 to No. 1 on the list dated Aug. 8. Styles first ruled the ranking

Premios Juventud 2020 is officially 10 days away and today (Aug. 3), Billboard exclusively reveals more exciting news.

Bette Midler took time out from bashing Pres. Trump on Sunday night (Aug.

Paramore's Hayley Williams was having whens she pulled out her acoustic guitar and sang a bit of her solo single "Simmer" on her back porch in the latest episode of her "self-serenade" series. The minute-long, meditative snippet is so quiet you can hear the birds chirping in the background, and it features a cameo from the singer's dog, Alf, who finds a spot to chill and watch the command outdoor performance."This song came out 6 hundred years ago, b.c.

Early Friday morning (July 31), fans joyously unwrapped Beyoncé’s visual album Black Is King on Disney+. Designed to be a re-imagination of the 2019 film The Lion King, Queen Bey looks to recreate the Black experience, mainly for young African American boys and girls on the project.

Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Songs Fund has bought Barry Manilow’s catalogue.

Lana Del Rey took something of a left turn when she released Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass, a collection of poems read by the alternative pop singer with music by long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff.

Billie Eilish’s future is bright. And her latest single “My Future” is heading for a lofty debut in the U.K.

Microsoft said Sunday (Aug. 2) that it would continue to explore an acquisition of TikTok after discussing the matter with President Donald Trump.The statement follows Trump's Friday evening comments to reporters that he would take action as soon as Saturday to ban the app over national security concerns.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke to Trump over the weekend, the company disclosed.

Taylor Swift is the absolute champion of Australia’s charts this week as Folklore (Republic/Universal) bows at No.

Taylor Swift has a fifth consecutive U.K. chart-leader as Folklore (EMI) blasts to No.

J-pop boy band DISH// shared the new animated music video for their hit song "Neko - THE FIRST TAKE ver. -" made in collaboration with fans on TikTok.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have spent the weekend sharing their anniversary bliss on social media.

Japanese rock band SCANDAL will be live-streaming a show for fans around the world on the band's 14th birthday, Aug. 21.

Before Taylor Swift's Folklore officially topped the Billboard 200, fans were waiting with bated breath for the numbers to come in.

Taylor Swift’s Folklore flies in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, capturing the biggest week for any album since Swift’s last release, 2019’s Lover.Folkore was released with little advance notice on July 24 and earns Swift her seventh No.

Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (July 31) on Billboard, choosing Beyoncé's stunning new visual album on Disney+ as their favorite new music release from the past week.

6ix9ine celebrated his freedom from house arrest on Sunday (Aug. 2) by dropping a wild, doughnut-spinning music video for his new song "Punani."

Azealia Banks has decided to shave it all off.