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229NewsDrake breaks 2026 Spotify single-day records for artist, album and song with Iceman
Iceman and its opening track Make Them Cry broke Spotify's 2026 single-day streaming records on May 15, Drake's first solo project since 2023.
230NewsACM Awards 2026: Billboard's Predictions for the Top Honors
Megan Moroney leads with nine nominations as the ACM Awards head into their May 17 ceremony, with Lainey Wilson chasing a historic three-peat as entertainer of the year.
231NewsEvery video from Drake's new albums, collected
Drake has released a run of visuals tied to his new albums, including clips for Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour.
232NewsBladee announces Sulfur Surfer, his follow-up to Cold Visions
The Drain Gang figurehead has revealed Sulfur Surfer, the follow-up to his 2024 record Cold Visions, with 'Blondie' leading the way.
233NewsWarner Music CEO Robert Kyncl warns of AI's threat to trust at Paley Center Honors
Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl accepted the Paley Center's highest honor and delivered a pointed speech about artificial intelligence and provenance in media.
234NewsJermaine Jackson ordered to pay $6.5 million after ignoring rape lawsuit for over two years
A Los Angeles judge issued a default judgment against Jermaine Jackson after the singer never responded to a 2023 civil lawsuit alleging a 1988 rape.
235NewsFuerza Regida accuses Rancho Humilde of 'unlawful personal services captivity' in latest court filing
The regional Mexican group claims its label is blocking appearances at major events, including the FIFA World Cup, while the legal battle escalates.
236News15 new albums worth your time: Kevin Morby, Drake, Smerz, and more
Pitchfork rounds up 15 new releases worth streaming now, with Kevin Morby, Drake, Smerz, and Jeff Parker among the highlights.
237NewsJermaine Jackson ordered to pay $6.5 million after failing to contest rape lawsuit
A default judgment has been entered against Jermaine Jackson in a lawsuit accusing him of a rape that allegedly occurred in 1988.
238NewsLizzo calls 'Bitch' her own Taylor's Version, and the comparison makes sense
Lizzo broke down the lyrics of her new single 'Bitch' on Genius Verified, drawing a direct parallel to Taylor Swift's re-recording project.
239NewsLady Gaga buries the MAYHEM era with a funeral procession and a reimagined live album
Gaga led a funeral procession at The Grove in Los Angeles before screening MAYHEM Requiem, a stripped-down reimagining of her Billboard 200 chart-topper, now on Apple Music.
240NewsNick Valensi will not join The Strokes on their upcoming tour
The longtime guitarist is sitting out the band's upcoming run of dates, and was also absent from their recent Colbert appearance.