Introducing…The Ultimate Music Guide to Lou Reed!
This doesn’t seem like a very Lou Reed kind of place. We’re in Cleveland, Ohio – but it’s not so much the location that’s in question as the occasion. This,…
Stereolab – Instant Holograms On Metal Film
It begins with 56 seconds of sequencers going haywire, a warning siren from the heart of the cosmos. Then, after a few ominous organ chords, a wise and familiar voice…
Computex 2025: Five Takeaways From Asia’s Biggest AI Tech Show
With much of the world’s attention on the AI race between the US and China, this week’s Computex conference served as a stark reminder of the central role that Taiwan…
Battery Giant CATL Will Reward Suppliers That Cut Emissions
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world’s largest producer of electric-vehicle batteries, is rewarding suppliers that cut emissions as it attempts to rein in its climate footprint.
Duolingo CFO Says AI Key to Expanding Beyond Language Learning
Duolingo Inc. plans to use artificial intelligence to help significantly expand its course offerings beyond languages and reach more learners globally, Chief Financial Officer Matt Skaruppa said.
UMG and Beastie Boys Settle Lawsuits Against Chili’s Over Social Media Ads
Universal Music Group (UMG) and the Beastie Boys have both reached confidential settlements to end lawsuits in which they accused restaurant chain Chili’s of using their music in social media…
BTS’ Jin Transforms ‘Tonight Show’ Stage Into a Giant Bed & Takes Over Jimmy Fallon’s Desk: Exclusive Photos
For his return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night (May 21), Jin transformed the stage into a giant bed — and Billboard has the exclusive preview…
Blake Shelton’s ‘For Recreational Use Only’ Album Arrives in Top 10 on Billboard Charts
Blake Shelton’s first studio album in four years, For Recreational Use Only, debuts in the top 10 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales (No. 6), Top Country Albums (No. 8) and…
Ryan Reynolds’ Ad Firm MNTN, Holders Raise $187 Million in IPO
Connected TV advertising platform MNTN Inc. and some of its shareholders raised $187 million in an initial public offering priced at the top of a marketed range.
Judge Slaps Down Attempt to Throw Out Lawsuit Claiming AI Caused a 14-Year-Old’s Suicide
Content warning: this story includes discussion of self-harm and suicide. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact…