Jonathan WeinerBenson Boone‘s “Beautiful Things” has already been a #1, multimillion-selling smash in the U.S., but now it’s officially been named the biggest song in the world.The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the recording music industry worldwide, has named “Beautiful Things” its Global Single for 2024, which means it was the world’s bestselling…

Liam Payne in March 2024; Marc Piasecki/GC Images Judges in Argentina have dismissed charges against Liam Payne‘s friend Roger Nores, in connection with the singer’s death in October. Liam, 32, died when he fell from the third floor of his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Roger had spent time with Liam ahead of his death, and…

Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images Måneskin frontman Damiano David has announced a new solo single called “Next Summer.” You won’t have to wait until next summer to hear it, as the song arrives on Feb. 28. It’s available to presave now. “Next Summer” will mark David’s third solo offering, following his 2024 tracks “Silverlines” and “Born…

Araya Doheny/Getty Images for The Recording Academy After breaking through last year with “Carry You Home,” Alex Warren has another hit with “Burning Down” — and he says he wants it to give you that, well, “stabby” feeling. The song is lyrically and sonically different from the other material on his album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid…

Backstreet Boys have just added three shows to their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere, “due to overwhelming demand during presale.” Originally set to wrap up on Aug. 3, the Into the Millennium residency will now conclude Aug. 10. All tickets go on sale Feb. 21. Selena Gomez will serve as a presenter at this…

Lady Gaga and Beyoncé in 2015; Kevin Mazur/WireImage Ever since Lady Gaga and Beyoncé teamed up to make their “Telephone” video in 2010, fans have been wanting a sequel — especially since it ended with the words “To be continued.” Well, here’s some good news — the idea isn’t completely off the table. For a Vanity Fair video,…

Live Nation Las Vegas Backstreet Boys have something up their sleeves, fashionwise, when it comes to their new residency at Sphere Las Vegas. Speaking to Billboard, AJ McLean describes the upcoming shows as “one incredible experience,” and Nick Carter says fans can expect “sensory overload.” AJ also said there might be “some new adaptations of…

Spotify and Tate McRae Host Exclusive Listening of ‘So Close to What’ in LA; Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Spotify Tate McRae is expanding her upcoming Miss Possessive Tour. She’s just added 23 new dates to the worldwide trek, which starts in March with festival performances and headline shows in South America and Mexico. The new…

Courtesy Spotify First launched in 2016, Spotify Singles — which features artists either covering a song or reimagining one of their own — have now racked up 10 billion collective streams. In honor of the milestone, Spotify has released some stats on the franchise, which now comprises nearly 1,000 songs by more than 750 artists…

Live Nation BLACKPINK’s much-anticipated world tour now has dates and details. The K-pop group’s 2025 World Tour will launch July 5 in Seoul and then travel to LA’s SoFi Stadium July 12. That’ll be followed by stadium shows in Chicago, Toronto and New York City. The tour moves to Europe Aug. 2 for stadium shows…