Did we make Nicki Minaj retire – or is she pulling the biggest troll of 2019?
1 HR AGO - The musician has paved the way to fame for other female rappers but she has struggled to accept a Expand
1 HR AGO - The musician has paved the way to fame for other female rappers but she has struggled to accept a changing industryNicki Minaj announced she is retiring from the music industry this afternoon. “I’ve decided to retire & have my family,” the Super Bass singer wrote on Twitter. “I know you guys are happy now.”The early retirement seemingly comes out of nowhere. The rapper has been prolific as ever – appearing on popular tracks like Hot Girl Summer and BAPS this year and regularly hosting her Queen Radio show. There is the sneaking suspicion Minaj might be pulling the biggest troll of 2019. But there’s an even worse fear: she’s telling the truth. Continue reading... Collapse
Hear Belle and Sebastian’s Consoling New Single ‘This Letter’
3 HRS AGO - Glasglow band Belle and Sebastian release "This Letter," a track off their upcoming soundtrack Expand
3 HRS AGO - Glasglow band Belle and Sebastian release "This Letter," a track off their upcoming soundtrack 'Days of the Bagnold Summer. Collapse
Jackie Cruz Signs With Artist Management Company All Parts Move
3 HRS AGO - Jackie Cruz has signed a deal with Miami-based artist management company, All Parts Move.
Nicki Minaj Announces She’s Retiring, But Historical Context Begs to Differ
5 HRS AGO - Nicki Minaj wrote on Twitter, "I’ve decided to retire & have my family," but recent history proves Expand
5 HRS AGO - Nicki Minaj wrote on Twitter, "I’ve decided to retire & have my family," but recent history proves that rap retirement isn't that easy. Collapse
Kelly Clarkson on Country Music: ‘Y’all Don’t Play People With Boobs’
5 HRS AGO - Watch Kelly Clarkson go on an extended rant about country music during a Q&A; session on YouTube.
Post Malone Dominated 2019 — Before Releasing an Album
6 HRS AGO - Even though Post Malone has released music sparingly, "Sunflower" and "Wow." are two of the Expand
6 HRS AGO - Even though Post Malone has released music sparingly, "Sunflower" and "Wow." are two of the biggest tracks of the year Collapse
Major Lazer's 'Que Calor' With J Balvin & El Alfa Finally Has a Release Date
7 HRS AGO - Major Lazer, J Balvin and El Alfa will celebrate the end of summer releasing "Que Calor."
Sleater-Kinney Encourage You to Let Loose in ‘Can I Go On’ Video
7 HRS AGO - Sleater-Kinney unveiled a video for their song 'Can I Go On,' from their most recent album The Expand
7 HRS AGO - Sleater-Kinney unveiled a video for their song 'Can I Go On,' from their most recent album The Center Won't Hold, on Thursday. Collapse
Avicii Tribute Concert Sells Out in 30 Minutes
7 HRS AGO - Tickets for an Avicii tribute show this December in Stockholm sell out in 30 minutes.
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Latin Artist on the Rise: Meet Mateo Kingman
1 HR AGO - Ecuadorian Mateo Kingman has steadily built up his momentum within Latin experimental music Expand
1 HR AGO - Ecuadorian Mateo Kingman has steadily built up his momentum within Latin experimental music delving deep into the fusion of Andean rhythms and electronica Collapse
Ghost Ship Fire Trial Ends in Mistrial and Acquittal
3 HRS AGO - The trial against the two men charged in connection to the deadly 2016 "Ghost Ship" fire in Expand
3 HRS AGO - The trial against the two men charged in connection to the deadly 2016 "Ghost Ship" fire in Oakland ended with a mistrial and an acquittal. Collapse
Dan Warner, Guitarist & Fixture in Latin Music, Dies
5 HRS AGO - Dan Warner, the Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning guitarist who was a fixture on many of Latin Expand
5 HRS AGO - Dan Warner, the Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning guitarist who was a fixture on many of Latin music’s biggest albums, died late Wednesday of an apparent heart attack. Collapse
Steve Mac Dominates Dance/Electronic Songwriters Chart for 10th Week
5 HRS AGO - Steve Mac tops Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songwriters chart for a 10th total week (on the list Expand
5 HRS AGO - Steve Mac tops Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songwriters chart for a 10th total week (on the list dated Sept. 7), on the strength of three songwriting credits on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Collapse
Song You Need to Know: Mayhem, ‘Worthless Abominations Destroyed’
6 HRS AGO - Mayhem's "Worthless Abominations Destroyed" is one of Rolling Stone's Songs You Need to Know.
FCC Commissioner Asks RIAA to Investigate Payola Allegations
7 HRS AGO - The FCC Commissioner sent an official letter to the RIAA asking the organization to look into Expand
7 HRS AGO - The FCC Commissioner sent an official letter to the RIAA asking the organization to look into allegations of payola at radio. Collapse
Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Above & Beyond and Seven Lions, Conkarah, Hide
7 HRS AGO - Each week, Billboard Dance looks at songs & albums rising on Billboard's dance charts.
The Ultimate 2019 Latin AMAs Playlist: Bad Bunny, Becky G, Christian Nodal & More
8 HRS AGO - In celebration of the upcoming Latin American Music Awards, Billboard put together the ultimate Expand
8 HRS AGO - In celebration of the upcoming Latin American Music Awards, Billboard put together the ultimate Latin AMAs playlist featuring the 20 nominated songs. Collapse
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More Women Come Forward Accusing Placido Domingo of Sexual Harassment
2 HRS AGO - Eleven more women have come forward accusing opera legend Placido Domingo of sexual harassment.
Jimmy Johnson, Muscle Shoals Guitarist Who Backed Soul & Rock Giants, Dead at 76
3 HRS AGO - Jimmy Johnson, the Muscle Shoals guitarist who backed Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon and Wilson Expand
3 HRS AGO - Jimmy Johnson, the Muscle Shoals guitarist who backed Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon and Wilson Pickett, has died at the age of 76. Collapse
US Recorded Music Business Grew 18% in First Half of 2019: RIAA Mid-Year Report
5 HRS AGO - In the first half of 2019, the U.S. recorded music business grew 18% to $5.4 billion at retail, Expand
5 HRS AGO - In the first half of 2019, the U.S. recorded music business grew 18% to $5.4 billion at retail, according to the Recording Industry Association of America's midyear report published Thursday (Sept. 5). Collapse
Billboard Dance Emerging Artists: September 2019
5 HRS AGO - It's the beginning of the month once more, and as summer winds down, we're keeping the dance floor Expand
5 HRS AGO - It's the beginning of the month once more, and as summer winds down, we're keeping the dance floor hot with this collection of five artists on the rise. Collapse
Danny Brown Previews New LP ‘Uknowhatimsayin?’ With New Song ‘Dirty Laundry’
6 HRS AGO - Danny Brown has announced his new album 'Uknowhatimsayin?,' the Detroit rapper's first album since Expand
6 HRS AGO - Danny Brown has announced his new album 'Uknowhatimsayin?,' the Detroit rapper's first album since 2016's 'Atrocity Exhibition. Collapse
The Bloody Beetroots & Zhu's 'Zoning' Is a Hard-Hitting Psychedelic Journey: Exclusive Premiere
6 HRS AGO - The four-and-a-half-minute tune moves through synth-fueled movements and drug-laced moods.
This week's big vinyl releases: Iggy Pop, Bat For Lashes, Death Cab For Cutie
7 HRS AGO - Each and every week, NME rounds up the best vinyl releases available to buy and pre-order. Here Expand
7 HRS AGO - Each and every week, NME rounds up the best vinyl releases available to buy and pre-order. Here are the latest highlights. Collapse
Hear Louis Tomlinson’s Nineties Rock-Inspired New Song ‘Kill My Mind’
7 HRS AGO - Louis Tomlinson has returned with the rock-tinged new single "Kill My Mind."
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