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Gene Simmons Testifies on Bill to Pay Artists for Radio Play: ‘If You Are Against This Bill, You Are Un-American’

Gene Simmons, co-founder and bass player of the band KISS, told a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Tuesday (Dec. 9) that paying recording artists for broadcast radio performances isn’t just a…

With ‘Folded,’ Kehlani Picks Up First Lead No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart

Kehlani achieves a first No. 1 as lead artist on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart as “Folded” crowns the listed Dec. 13. The single, released and promoted through Atlantic Records,…

After ‘Sand in My Boots’ Rebrand This Year, Hangout Music Festival Won’t Return in 2026

Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama — which was rebranded for this year’s event as Morgan Wallen‘s Sand in My Boots Festival — will not return in 2026, according…

Stocking Stuffers, Celeb-Approved Beauty, Tech Items & More – Our Favorite 17 Gifts for $10 or Under

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…

A Guide to the Nvidia Chips at the Center of US-China AI Rivalry

As China races to catch up with the US in artificial intelligence technology, the state of relations between the countries can be gauged by looking at which of the chips…

Details Emerge on Sam Altman’s Panic Sweats

OpenAI has long made it its number one goal to realize artificial general intelligence, which it described in a 2023 blog post as “AI systems that are generally smarter than…

Grok, Now Built Into Teslas for Navigation, Says It Would Run Over a Billion Children to Avoid Hitting Elon Musk

At least Grok has its priorities straight: it would rather sacrifice droves of children instead of its creator, Elon Musk. On X, where the AI model is allowed to run…

5 ’70s Rock Musicians Who Never Drank Alcohol or Did Drugs

The ’70s produced legendary music and equally legendary excess. These musicians proved that the two didn’t have to go hand in hand. Continue reading…

World Watches First Teen Social Media Ban Start in Australia

Australia’s social media ban for youths took effect Wednesday, a landmark move that’s drawn global attention at a time governments are increasingly enacting rules to shield minors from toxic content…

McDonald’s Pulls Down AI-Generated Holiday Ad After Deluge of Mockery

Thanks to the rise in popularity of generative AI, mainstream companies like Coca-Cola and Google are jumping on the bandwagon to plop out new advertisements. There’s just one issue: pretty…

Gene Simmons Testifies on Bill to Pay Artists for Radio Play: ‘If You Are Against This Bill, You Are Un-American’

With ‘Folded,’ Kehlani Picks Up First Lead No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart

After ‘Sand in My Boots’ Rebrand This Year, Hangout Music Festival Won’t Return in 2026

Stocking Stuffers, Celeb-Approved Beauty, Tech Items & More – Our Favorite 17 Gifts for $10 or Under

A Guide to the Nvidia Chips at the Center of US-China AI Rivalry

Details Emerge on Sam Altman’s Panic Sweats

Grok, Now Built Into Teslas for Navigation, Says It Would Run Over a Billion Children to Avoid Hitting Elon Musk

5 ’70s Rock Musicians Who Never Drank Alcohol or Did Drugs

World Watches First Teen Social Media Ban Start in Australia

McDonald’s Pulls Down AI-Generated Holiday Ad After Deluge of Mockery

Twisted Sister Cancel Reunion Tour Plans Due to Snider’s Health

Normani Stars in ‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Issue With Brittany Mahomes & More NFL WAGs, Says Beyoncé Is Her Dream Collab: ‘She Is Her Standard’

50 Cent Hilariously Trolls Diddy and Ja Rule in DoorDash Ad

Kid From Kid ‘N Play Reveals He Had a Heart Transplant in 2025

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Shares a Concern About Yungblud’s Career