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Taylor Swift Accepts Her Own ‘Fortnight’ Challenge by Sharing Cute Video of Travis Kelce Kiss, Her Cat Benjamin Button & More

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Swift launched the #ForAFortnightChallenge on YouTube Shorts to promote The Tortured Poets Department.

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Morgan Wallen Responds to Chair-Throwing Arrest: ‘I’m Not Proud of My Behavior’

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The country artist was arrested April 8 and charged with three felonies for allegedly tossing a chair off the roof of Eric Church's bar.

Live Nation Stock Sinks on Antitrust News, Hipgnosis Shares Soar After Takeover Bid

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The Billboard Global Music Index dropped 4.5% this week, the largest one-week decline since Nov. 2022.

Taylor Swift Unveils ‘Fortnight’ Video — Along With Her Face Covered in Post Malone’s Tattoos

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"Fortnight" is the first music video released from Swift's The Tortured Poets Department.

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Taylor Swift Surprises Swifties With Double Album, ATEEZ Talks Coachella, Peso Pluma & DJ Snake Drops New Single & More | Billboard News

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It’s Friday, April 19th, and there’s been a ton of new singles dropped by some of your favorite artists! Taylor Swift announced “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone, as her lead single prior to the release of her new double album, ‘The…

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Step Into Spring With This Must-Have Free People La La Maxi Dress: Shop Now

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This Free People La La Maxi Dress belongs in your closet—a staple for every fashion lover.

DIRECTV Offering New Customers 7 Months of DIRECTV Sports Pack at No Extra Cost to Stream MLB Games & More

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You can stream MLB games at home this season on all your favorite devices.

Mandisa Remembered as ‘A True Beacon of Light’ by Paula Abdul, Taylor Hicks, Danny Gokey & More

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The Grammy-winning American Idol alum died at age 47 on Thursday.

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Fans Are Loving Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

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Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department class is finally in session, as the superstar dropped the project in the form of a surprise double album on Friday (April 19).

Benson Boone’s ‘Beautiful Things’ Hits No. 1 on Pop Airplay Chart

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With Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” in the runner-up spot, Warner Records boasts the list’s top two tracks for the first time.

ATEEZ Talk About Being the First K-Pop Boy Band to Perform at Coachella & More | Billboard News

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ATEEZ talk about being the first K-pop boy band to perform at Coachella. The boys discussed their preparation and confidence in their performance and how they were inspired by other artists’ sets they watched, including Ice Spice, Tyler,…

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Best Cowboy Hats for Women: 5 Affordable Styles to Shop – Starting at $17.99

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Western gear is heating up the fashion world. Shop our list of affordable cowboy hats for women.

Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Joy Oladokun, Lava La Rue, Debby Friday & More

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When you’re finished listening to Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department, why not dive into some new tunes from your favorite queer artists? Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of…

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’: All 31 Tracks Ranked

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See how we broke down every track from the 'Anthology' edition of Taylor Swift's latest opus.

As Heart Prepares to Launch Its First Tour in 5 Years, Ann Wilson Says Band Is Hoping to Write New Music

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"The thing that we really hope to achieve is to maybe write some more stuff together," she tells Billboard.

This Bestselling Allman Brothers Book Returns to the Charts Following Dickey Betts Passing

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Delve into the history of one of the rock band's most popular albums, Brothers and Sisters

What’s Your Favorite New Music Release of the Week? Vote!

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Let us know your favorite music drop of the week by voting in our poll.

Maren Morris’s Kids Book ‘Addie Ant’ Hits No. 1 on Amazon: Get Your Copy

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Singer-songwriter Maren Morris teamed up with former schoolteacher for a children’s book adventure.

A Closer Look at SPYAIR’s ‘Orange’ From ‘Haikyuu!!’ on the Billboard Japan Charts

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The song has become the biggest hit for SPYAIR's brand-new lineup.

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Taylor Swift, TikTok Unveil Full Promo Campaign For New Album

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While Swift's music reappeared on TikTok last week, most other Universal Music artists remain unable to promote music on the app.

Billboard Partners With CJ ENM to Reinforce K-Pop’s Global Influence

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Under the partnership, Billboard, Billboard Korea and CJ ENM will continue their efforts to promote K-pop contents to the global audience.

Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson & More Nominated for 2024 Daytime Emmys

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The Grammy-winning singers and one-time colleagues on The Voice are going head-to-head for outstanding daytime talk series.

Nicky Jam & Trueno’s ‘Cangrinaje’ & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Latin Music Release This Week? Vote!

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Check out this week's new Latin music releases and vote for the one you think is best.

After Squashing Their Beef, Afropop Stars Ruger & BNXN Haven’t Just Made Amends — They’ve Made a New Album

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BNXN and Ruger talk to Billboard News about burying the hatchet and recording their new album RnB.

Ice Spice, Flavor Flav, Sophie Turner & More Are Loving Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

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"The best art is created from struggle and sadness," Flav wrote on X of the album.

Maggie Rogers’ ‘Don’t Forget Me’ Tops Adult Alternative Airplay Chart

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Maggie Rogers hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart for the fourth time as “Don’t Forget Me” rises to the top of the April 27-dated list.

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Here’s Every Celebrity Name-Drop on Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Album

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The star packs on the references to famous faces in her brand new double set.

Ernest Honors Nashville Hometown, Songwriters on New Album: ‘The True Denominator Is Country Music’

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Ernest's new album features collaborations with Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more.

Rihanna Gets Earthy With Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty Earth Tone Snaker: Shop the New Colorway While It’s Still in Stock

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The taupe Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty Earth Tone sneaker was released on April 17. Additional colors drop next week.