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Welcome to the latest Executive Turntable, Billboard’s weekly compendium of promotions, hirings, exits and firings — and all things in between — across the music business. There’s a full slate of personnel news this week, so let’s hop to it. Long-time listener, first-time employee Rich Baer joined SiriusXM Holdings as the satellite radio giant’s new executive […]

Billboard‘s Deputy Editorial Director Damien Scott spoke with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (executive producer and director) and Joseph Patel (producer) of Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) about the film’s creation and the enduring impact of Sly Stone’s legacy, both historically and in today’s culture. Check out the documentary, available now Hulu. Damien Scott: What’s […]

Atticus Ross took home two awards at the sixth annual SCL Awards, which were held on Wednesday (Feb. 12) at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The awards are voted on by members of the Society of Composers & Lyricists, an organization of professional film, television, video game, and musical theater composers and lyricists. The event […]

The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 dated Feb. 22, we look at the multiple Kendrick Lamar songs that could have a shot at capturing the No. 1 spot following […]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if celebrating the romantic holiday is not your thing —especially if you just got out of a relationship — then it’s time to turn to music. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ahead of Galentine’s Day (held traditionally on Feb. […]

A plane owned by Mötley Crüe vocalist Vince Neil is reportedly at the center of a fatal plane crash in Scottsdale, AZ. The incident reportedly occurred at 2:45pm on Monday (Feb. 10) when a Bombardier Learjet 35A arriving from Austin, TX veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Municipal Airport and crashed into a […]

Ye appeared to sign off from X on Sunday (Dec. 9) following a days long spree during which he posted dozens of antisemitic, misogynistic and homophobic messages, culminating with the rapper sharing a string of uncensored clips from pornographic movies. According to KTLA, West signed off with a final post on Sunday night — just […]

Ed Sheeran might be in love with the shape of you, but police in the Indian city of Bengaluru weren’t in love with the sound of him, shutting down a recent street performance from the musician. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Sheeran, who has been in […]

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Super Bowl LIX is here. The two-time reigning champ Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a must-watch rematch […]

Gayle King caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the 2025 Fanatics Super Bowl party red carpet. Source link