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Miley Cyrus told us She Is Coming with her fiery 2019 EP, and now, she's here.The star took to social media on Thursday (Aug. 6) to reveal that the first single off her long-awaited album, She Is Miley Cyrus, is arriving August 14."I know it feels like you’ve been waiting forever and ever ....

Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande turned out to be a love fest between the two pop stars in a new behind-the-scenes clip from the "Rain On Me" music video.In the latest episode of "GAGAVISION" posted to Gaga's Instagram Thursday (Aug. 6), the "Rain On Me" singers argue about Grande's vision after Gaga accidentally scratched her eye.

In a new series amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business to share stories of how they work now, with much of the world quarantined at home and unable to take in-person meetings, attend conferences or even go into the office. Submissions for the series can be sent to [email protected].

Encompassing menial tasks from fetching coffee to setting up equipment to cleaning up after talent, the job of a production assistant is sometimes thankless and often grueling.

Keke Palmer is set to host the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, which are slated for Aug. 30 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Palmer will be the first woman of color to host the show since 1986-87, when then-MTV-VJ Downtown Julie Brown co-hosted.

While he's created music under many aliases and as part of myriad side projects -- Moonman, System F, Gouryella, Veracocha and New World Punx among them -- Ferry Corsten remains one of the most consistence presences in the global trance scene.

With rising COVID-19 cases across the United States, many Americans are spending more time indoors and leaning on entertainment more than ever for information, connection and comfort.

Kylie Minogue sets new career-high marks with her new single "Say Something" on both Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (No. 19) and Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales (No. 3) charts (dated Aug. 8). The song, the first released from her forthcoming studio album Dis

John Legend wants you to have your eyes wide open this election season. The singer posted a pair of tweets on Thursday morning (Aug. 6) in which he sought to provide some clarity on what he said was a seeming attempt to pull one over on the American people.

Taylor Swift does so three times over with the No. 1-debuting "Cardigan," as well as "The 1" (No.

Audrey Fix Schaefer, who says more than 90 percent of the 2,400 clubs, theaters and venues represented by NIVA -- including the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. which I.M.P owns -- will have to close if the government doesn't help soon."There is some concern that Congress won't be able to address the needs of the Live Music business prior to the August recess so we are continuing to reach out and put pressure on Congressional leaders," explains agent Hank Sacks with Partisan Arts.

Nio García and Casper Mágico make their debut on the Top Latin Albums chart, as their collaborative set Now or Never arrives at No. 5 on the Aug. 8-dated survey. It's the first album for both artists. The album starts with 8,000 equivalent albu

Animated music videos are not a new trend in music, but because of the current health crisis, more and more artists are turning to cartoon or emoji-inspired visuals to accompany their new singles.

Almost a month into his purported presidential run, Kanye West has yet to make an appearance with the mysterious woman who he's claimed will be his running mate.

Rick Ross and 2 Chainz are going head-to-head tonight (Aug. 6) for the next Verzuz battle.The VerzuzTV Instagram account initially announced the latest pairing on Tuesday (July 28) with a poster of a two-seater Verzuz-branded sports car."Grab your popcorn @verzuzonline," Chainz tweeted on July 29 alongside a pic of him and the Boss.

In the urban world, the famous tiraeras is like a sport, where two artists battle each other so that their fans determine who’s the best lyricist.

Ariana Grande took to social media on Wednesday (Aug. 5) to give followers a peek at her vacation in Utah with boyfriend Dalton Gomez, as well as her next fragrance.

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company is partnering with Brooklyn’s Long Island University to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.

Update: Hayley Williams took to social media on Wednesday (Aug. 5) to announce the tour has been cancelled.

Cauty has signed a deal with Universal Music Latin Entertainment, Billboard can exclusively reveal today (Aug. 6).

On Wednesday (Aug. 5) night, DJ Cassidy and a slew of legends roared back into action with a new edition of his perfect-for-quarantine series Pass the Mic.

Selena Gomez surprised fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Wednesday (Aug. 5) by crashing a talk show within the game with an impromptu interview and performance.

MTV has signed a talent deal and consumer products partnership with 17-year-old artist Johnny Orlando, whose hits include “Last Summer,” “Day & Night” and “What If,” which has spawned over 10 million videos on TikTok to date.

Jamie Foxx dropped by The Tonight Show on Wednesday night (Aug. 5) to talk about his new Netflix movie Project Power and to help host Jimmy Fallon lay serious AutoTune magic on super boring things like DVD copyright warnings. If that sounds weird, it totally was. The Grammy and Oscar-winning actor is always game to play and when Fallon suggested they try a new game called "AutoTune Up," Foxx jumped right in.

ViacomCBS on Thursday reported lower but better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and a 27 percent drop in advertising revenue for the first full three-month period affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

K-pop group SuperM blew minds last year when their debut EP, The 1st Mini Album, landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The so-called “Avengers of K-pop,” which brings together members of established acts SHINee, EXO, NCT 127 and WayV, are gearing up to do it again this summer with the surprise announcement of their debut full-length album and a pair of singles.

IM GOOD !!! Thank you GOD thank you to everybody who reached out! Last night was crazy seen my life flash before my eyes !! I was hit by a drunk driver ! Everybody out there do not DRINK AND DRIVE Thank GOD I walked out ALIVE now back in the stu!!"According to TMZ, the accident took place shortly after midnight, when police say a man speeding down Sunset Blvd. in a Tesla lost control and crashed into Combs' red Ferrari.

Break out the sad records.

The familiar sound that introduces every Netflix stream — referred to internally as "Ta Dum" — was nearly something very different: a goat's bleat.