The HITS Hall of Fame
ROSALÍA, "LUX" Medley (Live at the Latin Grammys)
The brilliant Spanish singer-songwriter toured various selections from her AOTY-winning Columbia set on the Latin Grammys, and her electrifying performance has upped the voltage on her already intense Grammy buzz. Could an AOTY or other nomination for Music’s Biggest Night be in her immediate future? We’ll know soon, and here’s hoping we remember to go back and update this when we do.
Hozier and Jessie Buckley, "Fairytale of New York"
Columbia’s Irish troubadour and the acclaimed actress-singer (also Irish) lend their exquisite voices to this rendition of the bittersweet Christmas classic, which appears on 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan (Rubyworks). Among the other artists paying tribute to the Pogue’s venerable catalog are Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Bob Geldof, Steve Earle, Dropkick Murphys, Johnny Depp, Kate Moss and the late Glen Hansard. MacGowan recorded the original “Fairytale” with the long lamented Kirsty MacColl in 1988. This live-in-the-studio clip was directed by Marcus Rexford.
Nina Simone, "Mississippi Goddam"
Now that Mississippi, so long in the thrall of Jim Crow, has elected its first Black Senator since Reconstruction, we celebrate with the voice of Nina Simone. A visionary songwriter and uncompromising crusader for justice, she would have rejoiced in this news. The “Goddam” in this deathless song is a cri de coeur, a moan of despair, an anguished bellow at a profane world. But now we speak this oath with wonder and near-incredulous joy. Goddam, Mississippi.
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Moot's MITS
At a ceremony on Monday, the Warner Chappell CEO became the first publisher to receive the prestigious award.
The CountKevin Shivers Joins THE•TEAM’s New Board of Directors
The agency's post-Wasserman leadership structure is now in place.
The Art of Olivia: Dean Is Apple Music's Artist of the Year
She's also likely to garner a gaggle of Grammy nominations when they're announced Nov. 16.
On the Cover: SIENNA SPIRO
On stunning smashes like “Die on This Hill” and “Great Expectation,” the London pop chanteuse channels ’60s grandeur with her elegant, soulful sound and style. She’s one of two huge new-artist stories issuing from the Capitol Tower, along with pink-haired phenom ADÉLA.
Developing Picture: Ron Perry
The Columbia topper’s prodigious talent for artist development—exemplified by Ella, Malcolm, Dominic, Slayyyter, Megan and more—makes him the new-school edition of the classic record man.
Room for Improvement: MusiCares Shares Annual Wellness Survey Results
68% of 18-24-year-olds earn $25k or less. Only 30% of respondents get health-insurance coverage on the job. Suicidal ideation is up to three times higher...
P!nk Will Be First Solo Female Artist To Headline Sphere
The nine-show Vegas residency begins Sept. 29. Consider the party about to start.
Debbie Gibson Heads Downtown
DMP will administer and rep Gibson's catalog of electric '80s hits.
Stray Kids Plot 2027 Stadium Tour
The JYP/Republic K-pop octet will be out behind August's chart-topping THIS & THAT.
YouTube Data Returning to Billboard Charts in 2027
The video platform says the revised formula better reflects fan engagement in subscription and ad-supported services.
Fall Out Boy Fashions Stadium Tour, New Single
The Chicago band will hit Wrigley, Citi and Soldier fields on its Twilight of the Punks outing.
Joe Walsh’s VetsAid To Hit Vegas With Paul and Ringo
Both Beatles, plus The Killers and The War on Drugs, will rock MGM Grand Garden Arena on Jan. 29.
Lil Baby, "Mr. Do Something"
Georgia’s gone fully blue, so the mobile-home tour of Atlanta undertaken by QC/Motown/Capitol’s Lil Baby in this bracing, ILMATO-directed vid feels almost like a whistle-stop odyssey. The track appears on his brand-new album, Fresh, the guest list of which boasts Young Thug, Future and Rylo Rodriguez, among others; Metro Boomin, Pharrell Williams and London on da Track contributed production. Baby’s Pharrell-driven “Dead Fresh” has been a radio rocket, hitting #1 at Rhythm and Urban. Now he has Fresh worlds to conquer.
