Hit songs are generally quick — Billboard Hot 100 top 10s ran an average of three minutes and 40 seconds in 2024, according to Hit Songs Deconstructed — but no Hot 100 hit has ever been as brief as Jack Black’s “Steve’s Lava Chicken.” The track — at just 34 seconds in its original form
Doechii’s 2023 breakout hit “What It Is (Block Boy)” was originally intended to land on Normani‘s debut album according to songwriter Bianca “Blush” Atterberry. Atterberry explained over the weekend in a TikTok video how she was commissioned by RCA Records to write tracks for Normani and what led to “What It Is” eventually landing with
On Friday and Saturday (April 25-26), hundreds of young professionals got a look behind the veil of the music industry with some help from Grammy winners Coco Jones, Samara Joy and Laufey — as well as the Recording Academy’s New York chapter. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news
There’s nothing messy about Taylor Swift‘s recording process, according to the superstar’s “Clean” collaborator, Imogen Heap. In an interview with People published Monday (April 28), the producer opened up about the day more than a decade ago that Swift visited her home studio to hammer out one of the most beloved tracks on 1989, with
There’s an air of anticipation in the lobby on Mercer Labs. Executives swirl around in controlled chaos — taking phone calls, sending texts, giving instructions to the staff. The art and technology museum in Manhattan’s bustling Financial District is about to welcome Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes and a handful of other celebrated artists to preview
Following the recent release of their debut EP’s lead single “MORE AND MORE,” PROME Band — formed and fronted by Timmy Xu (许魏洲) — has officially dropped their first EP, Prometheus. The band’s name draws inspiration from the Greek titan Prometheus, with “PRO+ME” symbolizing “transcending oneself.” The lineup includes lead vocalist Timmy Xu, guitarist X
Cyndi Lauper is bopping into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and she couldn’t be happier. “I’m humbled to be in the company of so many of my heroes – Aretha, Tina, Chaka, Joni, Wanda, to name just a few,” she shared in an Instagram post on Sunday (April 27), after the class of
Cazzu’s Latinaje album has topped Billboard’s latest new Latin music poll published on Friday, April 25. In support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors, music fans voted for the Argentine artist’s new studio album as their favorite music release of the week. Explore Explore
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” adds an 18th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. The song also scores a 15th week atop the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. survey. The ballad first led both lists last September. The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, which began
Born: Aug. 22, 2001 – Cairo, EgyptMusical Influences: Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Celine DionCurrently Listening To: Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, AdeleFirst Idol Experience: “I’ve been watching since I grew up in Egypt. As a little kid I was pulling up videos of the show any way I could. I remember Carrie [Underwood’s] journey, the compilation of every performance