Music
Can Taylor Swift Claim the All-Time VMA Wins Record?
I. Deal Overview Nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards were announced August 18, with the ceremony set for September 27 in Los Angeles. Madonna leads this year's field with 11 nominations, a personal career high, while Taylor Swift follows closely with 9. The key storyline: Swift
Billboard 200 Year-End Race: Who's Most Likely to Top the Chart?
I. Market Overview Whether an artist can land a No. 1 on the Billboard 200 before the year closes out is a question drawing attention from both fans and the industry. Among the frontrunners, Stray Kids, Rod Wave, ENHYPEN, and KATSEYE have all confirmed or already completed new album releases,
JAY-Z30: Where Does the Add-Show Wave Go Next?
Deal Overview Jay-Z is currently running a series of anniversary performances under the "JAY-Z30" banner, marking 30 years since the release of "Reasonable Doubt." The run kicked off in May at Philadelphia's Roots Picnic, before moving through New York, London, Paris, and
Miley Cyrus's Comeback Overview: How Credible Is Warner's Earnings Call Forecast? Deal Overview
Warner Music Group released its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings on August 5 and held an accompanying call, during which CEO Robert Kyncl said the company plans to release new music from a slate of artists "in the second half of 2026," including Miley Cyrus, alongside Alex Warren, sombr,
Stray Kids "THIS THAT": Analyzing the Ninth Chart-Topping Sales Trend
Deal Overview Will "THIS & THAT" extend the group's Billboard 200 streak and claim their ninth career No. 1 album? YesResult59.50%NoResult40.50%1,032 PollsEndedTBD Stray Kids' tenth mini-album, "THIS & THAT," officially dropped today (August 7) at 1 p.
What BTS’s Grammy Boycott Reveals About the Asian Pop Dilemma
This June, the Grammys officially announced the introduction of a "Best Asian Pop Performance" category, requiring entries to feature "substantial use of an Asian language." Officials described it as a long-overdue but necessary recognition of Asian pop's global influence. The move has sparked
aespa Just Dropped a New Video for "Switchblade." Can It Chart on the Global 200?
Background "Switchblade" is a track from aespa's second album LEMONADE (released May 29, debuting at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 with 41,000 equivalent album units in its first week), featuring American singer Ty Dolla $ign. The official music video has just been released. The
Ariana Grande to Take ‘Step Back From Visibility’ After Tour Ends Amid ‘Public Scrutiny,’ Drops Out of ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Musical
Ariana Grande is stepping out of the spotlight for an extended break after she wraps her Eternal Sunshine Tour, a rep for the actress and pop star told People. The rep’s statement cited “ongoing public scrutiny” as one of the reasons for the pause. “Ariana will be taking a
BTS's "Normal" Just Returned to the Hot 100. Will It Still Be There in a Month?
On the Billboard chart dated August 1 (tracking data through July 28), BTS's "Normal"—the second official single from the album ARIRANG—returned to the Hot 100 at No. 33, a new career peak for the track. The song first entered the chart in early April
Back in the Club: Cardi B's First UK Singles Chart Attempt Since 2023
The Release Cardi B released "AH HA" via Atlantic Records on July 31, 2026, her first new single since 2025's Am I the Drama? The track was produced by DJ SwanQo, who has previously worked with her on "Up" and "Enough (Miami)."
BIBI Joins Warner Music Korea's Roster. Will Billboard Take Notice?
The Deal On May 19, 2026, Warner Music Korea announced a global partnership with FeelGHood Music, the agency representing South Korean singer BIBI, with financial terms undisclosed. The official announcement described the deal as designed to "co-create new music and bring it to the world," with Warner
LISTEN: How Travis Scott is Ascending to Culture Moguldom Through Music, Movies, Retail, Business and More
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Angelique Jackson details her time spent with multihyphenate superstar Travis Scott, who comes off a record-setting music tour with a high-profile role in the movie of the moment, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.
