After months of back-and-forth, two planned stadium gigs by Ye at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia have reportedly been canceled. Ye (formerly Kanye West) was slated to perform on Oct. 10 and 11 at the venue, though the reportedly sold-out shows were in question from the time they were announced. On Aug. 24, the
Tuesday is new Billboard chart day each week! As all charts update each Tuesday, here’s a look at highlights of the latest rankings, dated Oct. 3 and reflecting the Sept. 18-24 measurement week, according to data tracker Luminate. Among this week’s chart stars are Miley, Madonna, ADÉLA, Ella Langley and Latin music legend Ricardo Montaner.
Chuck Varga, a founding member of the costumed heavy metal band GWAR, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 68. Varga’s death was announced Friday (Sept. 25) in a social media post by GWAR bassist Casey Orr, who performs as Beefcake the Mighty. “He was one of a kind. As an artist, as
Ciara says she’s no match for her 9-year-old daughter with a sixth sense. Before the singer and Russell Wilson officially broke the news to their kids that they’re expecting baby No. 5, daughter Sienna had already started putting the pieces together. In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight published Tuesday, Ciara shared that Sienna somehow
“Bad Taste,” Freya Skye‘s latest single, tops this week’s new music poll. Listeners voted in a poll published Friday (Sept. 18) on Billboard, choosing the just-released tune from the singer-songwriter/actress (known for her role in Disney’s Zombies franchise) as their favorite new music. “Bad Taste” popped to the top of the poll in a week stacked with
After a 20-date run, Mary J. Blige is concluding her Las Vegas residency reign. Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story at Dolby Live at Park MGM still has 10 remaining dates between October 2026 and February 2027 when the residency will end. Those dates include Halloween, Valentine’s Day weekend and President’s Day weekend. Explore
After just one game, Lil Wayne says he’s already done with the NFL for the 2026 season. Weezy vented on X about what he feels was unfair officiating that led to the Green Bay Packers’ loss against their NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. “Refs in Minnesota game pure p—y,” Wayne wrote. “Fake af
UPDATE (Sept. 11): Mandolin maestros Sam Bush and Sierra Hull will co-host and perform at the 37th annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, set for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga Tenn. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Del McCoury Band, Sister Sadie, Authentic Unlimited,
When the nominations for the 60th annual CMA Awards are announced on Thursday (Sept. 10), the only real mystery is just how many nods Ella Langley will receive. The “Choosin’ Texas” artist is unlikely to break Alan Jackson’s record of 10 nominations set in 2002, but that’s only because of timing. “Jaded,” her duet with
Ye (formerly Kanye West)’s two-night homecoming at Soldier Field served as a love letter to Chicago. Friday’s (Sept. 4) spectacle celebrated West’s legacy, influence and family tree touching three different decades. The show was a star-studded affair, bringing 15 guests into the fold for a loaded, 60-track setlist that spanned about three hours. While past
