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Bad Bunny‘s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” ascends to No. 1 after its first full tracking week, becoming the reggaeton star’s fourth album to hit the peak. It was a tight race to the summit as the 17-song set climbed to No. 1 with just 1,000 units over Taylor Swift‘s “Lover (Live From Paris)” vinyl reissue,

Nelly is speaking out against critics who have denounced his performance at tomorrow’s Liberty Inaugural Ball, one of three official balls celebrating Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. The St. Louis rapper addressed the appearance during an interview with Willie D Live, downplaying the political implications of the performance and stating that he’s simply honoring

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag were planning to celebrate the 15th anniversary of “Superficial” when tragedy hit: the wildfires in California burned down their home in Pacific Palisades. “It’s just the weirdest, craziest time,” Pratt tells Variety via Zoom. “When everything was going on, I saw an email pop up that the album was going

At this moment, millions of American TikTok users are contemplating bidding adieu to the viral video app that has been their source of entertainment, news and community, or even income, for the past several years. The app has built empires – securing footwear brands and reality television slots for the D’Amelio family, also launching careers for Lil

Bad Bunny has officially sold out all 30 dates of his Puerto Rico residency, “No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí” (“I Don’t Want to Leave Here”). Local in-person ticket sales were made available at multiple locations across the island exclusively for its residents, with all of the tickets selling out the same day (Jan. 15).

The Weeknd has committed to donating $1 million to Los Angeles firefighters and residents following the devastating wildfires that ravaged the city. The singer (born Abel Tesfaye) announced that he will donate the sum to various organizations including the LAFD Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund and LA Regional Bank. His humanitarian efforts are being made

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon has released exclusive vinyl and merch to celebrate the release of Mac Miller‘s posthumous album “Balloonerism,” out Friday. “Balloonerism” is the second posthumous album from the late rapper since his death in 2018,

The music behind Universal’s “Twisters” led the Guild of Music Supervision nominations with two nods. The film was nominated for best music supervision in major budget fims and best song written and/or recorded for a film. “The Idea of You” also landed two nods for music supervision and songwriting. Other films nominated this year include

There are few things music geeks love more than an unearthed, previously unknown recording, and that’s exactly what’s in store for fans of iconic jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. On Feb. 28, an album of a previously unreleased 1967 concert titled “The Moment of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum,” will be coming on Verve Records, taken

Mac Miller’s estate has released “Balloonerism,” the second posthumous album from the late rapper since his death in 2018, in tandem with a short film directed by Samuel Jerome Mason on Prime Video. “Balloonerism” is Miller in experimental mode, from the loose-jazz feel of single “5 Dollar Pony Rides” to the hazy, meandering 12-minute finale

British rock band Coldplay‘s biggest-ever Indian concert will be streamed exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar, as the platform makes a move into live music content. The Jan. 26 Republic Day performance from Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium will be available to viewers across India, marking a significant streaming deal that includes exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the band.

Taylor Swift is sharing how she’s lending a helping hand amid the devastating L.A. wildfires, and she’s encouraging her supporters to do the same. In a post shared to her Instagram story on Thursday afternoon, Swift wrote, “The fires in California have devastated so many families, and it’s been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold.

Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Katy Perry, Sting, Billie Eilish and Finneas, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and more will play the upcoming FireAid benefit concerts on Jan. 30 at the Inuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The shows will also feature performances by Earth, Wind and Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day,

Spotify has canceled its Grammy week events in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, including its annual Best New Artist party and its 2025 Songwriter of the Year party. In a newsroom post on Spotify‘s website, Joe Hadley, the company’s global head of music partnerships and audience, explained that they are canceling their Grammy

Electronic music artist Kygo has struck a major deal in Las Vegas: He will open his own Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand in May in the Tao Group venue formerly occupied by pioneering dayclub Wet Republic, in partnership with manager Myles Shear and their Palm Tree Crew ventures. He decamps to Tao Group

Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan is celebrating the 60th anniversary of his first album’s release with a series of European concerts that will kick off in Rome this May. The flower power pioneer will perform some of his most popular songs, including his first global hit “Catch the Wind.”  The May 14 Donovan concert is set to

January began with the first major red carpet of 2025 at the opening night gala of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. A few days later, Hollywood’s biggest stars celebrated the best of television and movies at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills. Sadly, on Jan. 7, the Los Angeles wildfires ripped through the city,

This spring, Kenny Chesney will become the first country artist to headline Las Vegas’ Sphere with a residency that launches on May 22, it was announced on Thursday. “I’m always looking for ways to deepen the way No Shoes Nation experiences this music,” Chesney says of his decision to make 2025’s tour a trip to

Multi-hyphenate performer Nora Fatehi has joined forces with international hitmaker Jason Derulo for “Snake,” a boundary-pushing dance anthem that blends Eastern and Western influences. The track, which originated from Fatehi’s creative vision and was brought to Derulo through producer Tommy Brown, showcases both artists’ versatility while pushing genre boundaries. “Some collaborations can feel a little

The BRIT School, a free performing and creative arts school in South London that has spawned the likes of Adele, Amy Winehouse, Tom Holland, Jessie J and Raye, has earned an outstanding rating from the government agency Ofsted. This comes at a time when the school is in urgent need of funding to continue to

Universal Music Group has posted a fiery response to Drake’s lawsuit around Kendrick Lamar’s brutal diss track, “Not Like Us,” in which he accuses the company — his label for more than a decade — of defamation. Early Wednesday, Drake sued the company for defamation and harassment, claiming it spreading the “false and malicious narrative”

Zach Bryan is teasing an upcoming film and “one final major label album,” according to a voice note from actor Matthew McConaughey that he posted on social media earlier this morning. In a clip posted to Instagram, Bryan enlists McConaughey to announce the film “Motorbreath,” which he suggests will document Bryan and his friends recording

The Recording Academy has released a revised 2025 Grammy Week event schedule, which focuses the organization’s efforts on “the events that can be most impactful” in the wake of the multiple devastating wildfires that continue to burn across Los Angeles. As previously announced, the 67th annual Grammy Awards telecast on CBS will continue to be

Orville Peck is headed to the Kit Kat Club in New York City to make his Broadway debut as Emcee in “Cabaret.” It was announced Wednesday that the county singer will replace Adam Lambert in the role, while two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada will play Sally Bowles, currently being played by “Moana” star Auli’i Cravalho.

Following the breakout success of Boygenius in 2023, and its three members laying relatively low in 2024, Lucy Dacus is the first member of the trio to officially announce a solo album, her first since 2021’s acclaimed “Home Video.” Her fourth full-length effort on her own, “Forever Is a Feeling,” will be out on the

Although Drake withdrew his legal petition against his label, Universal Music Group, on Tuesday, he doubled down Wednesday, suing the company for defamation and harassment, spreading the “false and malicious narrative” that he is a pedophile via Kendrick Lamar’s brutal diss track, “Not Like Us,” according to the lawsuit, which was viewed by Variety.  

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Sabrina Carpenter were the most-streamed U.S. pop artists last year, according to Luminate‘s year-end music report for 2024. Swift topped the U.S. On-Demand Audio (ODA) tally of 2024 with 12.8 billion streams, followed by Eilish with 4.46 billion and Carpenter with 3.71 billion. Behind the trio sit Ariana Grande (3.12

POWERHOUSE PERFORMS J-hope of K-pop phenomenon BTS is set to make history as the first South Korean solo artist to headline a U.S. stadium show with his upcoming North American tour. The run, part of his “Hope on the Stage” world tour, will hit six cities starting March 13 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The 12-date

Drake has withdrawn his petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group after accusing the entities of launching an illegal “scheme” to boost numbers for Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.” In a New York filing on Tuesday reviewed by Variety, Drake and his Frozen Moments company withdrew its order to show cause seeking

Paris Hilton’s Malibu house may have been destroyed by the Los Angeles fires, but that hasn’t kept her from helping others. The pop culture mogul announced Tuesday that her non-profit, 11:11 Media Impact, raised $800,000 in emergency relief funds in 72 hours. $150,000 has already been granted to GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund to provide 150