50 has relentlessly trolled the disgraced music mogul for years, Billboard breaks down where it all started. 50 Cent and Sean «Diddy» Combs JC Olivera/Getty Images; Paras Griffin/Getty Images 50 Cent and Diddy have been at odds for almost two decades. That may not surprise anyone who’s tuned in to 50’s actions as of late.
Thanks to their iconic catalog of sun-soaked anthems that could seemingly melt the coldest of climates, the Beach Boys boast one of the most accomplished histories ever on the Billboard Hot 100. The Beach Boys debuted on the Hot 100 dated Feb. 17, 1962, at No. 93, with “Surfin.” That October, their second entry, “Surfin’
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 June 21, we look at the chances of Sabrina Carpenter’s new single to enter atop the Hot 100 – and the competition
Following the death of the legendary Brian Wilson, the absolute best from one of the greatest catalogs in rock or pop history. Dennis Wilson, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine and Mike Love of The Beach Boys in 1965 in Los Angeles. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images At his peak, Brian Wilson — who died this
Forever No. 1 is a Billboard series that pays special tribute to the recently deceased artists who achieved the highest honor our charts have to offer — a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single — by taking an extended look back at the chart-topping songs that made them part of this exclusive club. Here, we
Jack Black is set to receive the King of Comedy Award during the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Saturday, June 21, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Black will accept his Silver Blimp from the KCA stage, before getting doused by Nickelodeon’s iconic slime. Additionally, Alex Warren, whose
Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Jon Vinyl and Flee Lord. Cynthia Erivo at The 78th Annual Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York. John Nacion The 2025 BET Awards dominated the weekend with a remarkable — but incredibly long — show that
DJ Akademiks denied taking payola from Drake in exchange for favorable opinions on his media platforms. During a recent livestream, the popular rap media personality said he had a conversation with pgLang co-founder Dave Free when he attended a Grand National Tour stop about the integrity of his coverage during the Drake and Kendrick Lamar
Frontman of The Beach Boys and legendary pop composer Brian Wilson has died at age 82. Brian Wilson of the rock and roll band «The Beach Boys» poses for a portrait with his dog in circa 1965 in Los Angeles. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Frontman of The Beach Boys and legendary pop composer Brian Wilson
Raekwon and Ghostface Killah have dropped the trailer for an upcoming documentary focused on the former’s seminal 1995 album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…. The trailer for the film, called The Purple Tape Files, included cameos from Kendrick Lamar, Method Man and numerous other Wu-Tang Clan members who shared their thoughts about the project. Explore