We live in an age of musical nostalgia where artists wear influences on their sleaves. Case in point, two established artists who are drawing from established pop music history: Lil Nas X's "J. Christ" sounds like a Kendrick Lamar "Humble" type beat, and Ariana Grande's "Yes, And?" unabashedly interpolates Madonna's "Vogue." So are these songs mere copies or ... Show More
Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Feb 2021
February 18th - Rihanna's Life-Size Art Book, Lil Nas X's Heartbreaking Confession & Ariana Grande's New Tracks
Rihanna’s photo book gets upsized, Lil Nas X gets extremely candid about his life story and Ariana Grande teases deluxe 'Positions' tracks. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, February 18th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f ... Show More
3m 45s
Jan 2021
January 7th - Lil Baby Has the Most Popular Album of 2020, Lil Nas X's Collab With Miley Cyrus & Artists' Takes on the Capitol Breach
Lil Baby’s 'My Turn' finishes 2020 as the most popular album of the year, Lil Nas X reveals he's been working on a collaboration with Miley Cyrus and artists weigh in on yesterday's chaotic U.S. Capitol breach. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thurs ... Show More
6m 26s
Sep 2021
September 17th - First Stream: Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero,’ Ozuna, Kehlani & More New Releases
Lil Nas X births his first album, Ozuna and Kehlani debut new singles, while G-Eazy and Demi Lovato drop collab. This is Billboard’s First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m 43s
May 2020
May 8th - New Music From Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Kehlani, Nav and Hayley Williams
Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber drop a new single "Stuck with U" for a good cause, Kehlani reflects on love and relationships on her new album, 'It Was Good Until It Wasn't' and Young Thug and Chris Brown team up to drop the mixtape, 'Slime & B.' This is Billboard News Now, round ... Show More
2m 27s
Apr 2022
April 6th - The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia Replace Kanye West at Coachella, Lil Nas X Teases Next Album, Rihanna Lands on ‘Forbes’ Billionaires List & More Top Stories
Coachella announced The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia will replace Kanye West's headlining slot at Coachella, Rihanna, Jay-Z and Kanye West land on the billionaires list, Latto heats up the charts and Lil Nas X teases new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone. ... Show More
4m 4s
Jun 2020
June 17th - Cardi B Teases New Music, Lil Nas X Reveals Why He Denied Being a Nicki Minaj Fan & Summer Jams
Cardi B aims for a comeback with a new album and Lil Nas X explains why he never admitted he was a Nick Minaj fan. Plus, which single will be crowned song of the summer? This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, June 17th. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
3m 47s
Dec 2023
Dec 15 - Nicki Minaj Dances With Kai Cenat, New Music From Karol G, Reneé Rapp & Megan Thee Stallion, DDG & More
Nicki Minaj makes a guest appearance on Kai Cenat’s Twitch stream to talk about her new album ‘Pink Friday 2.’ Katharine McPhee and David Foster share their Christmas playlist. We run down some new music releases from Karol G, Reneé Rapp & Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, Eladio Ca ... Show More
11m 27s