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Inside, "Best New Artist" hopeful Lil Chano "from 79th" has a lot to say about what "music's biggest night" means to him, and talked about Beyoncé, Adele, both presidential candidates, racism, and more.

Justin Bieber is growing into a young man right before our eyes - literally.

N.W.A. has received a lot of press as of late because of their highly-anticipated film, Straight Outta Compton. With the movie set to hit theaters…

Jill Scott covers Billboard Magazine’s latest issue (week of July 2). Earlier this week, she released her fourth studio album after a 4-year hiatus that saw her get engaged and pregnant but, ultimately, left single. Inside, she talks about how she overcame the heartbreak and what she’s learned. On her new album “The Light Of […]

Beyonce covers the July 2011 issue of Billboard magazine and we have a sneak peek inside the pages of her photo shoot. Keeping in line with the cover, Bey rocks a full head of over-sized curls. In one black-and-white shot, holding a long cigarette, she gives us old Hollywood glam. In another, wearing gold lipstick […]

Beyonce has revealed the title of her new album. After releasing her first single “Run The World (Girls),” and dropping three teasers for it’s upcoming video, we’ve been getting anxious. She confirmed to Billboard magazine that the album’s title is “4,” explaining: “We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for […]

Jazmine Sullivan suited up to receive her award at Billboard’s 5th Annual Women in Music Awards last night, December 2, at New York’s Pierre Hotel. Jazmine, whose sophomore album Love Me Back was released earlier this week, received the “Rising Star” Award following last year’s honoree Lady Gaga. She told Billboard.com, “I admire Lady Gaga, […]

Rihanna is featured on the cover of the October issue of Billboard magazine. Inside, she, L.A. Reid, and producer Tor Erik Hermansen (of Stargate) discuss her new album “LOUD.” L.A. REID SAYS: “This is the truest Rihanna album yet because it sounds the most like her first one,” Reid continues. “[2005 debut single] ‘Pon De […]

Antoine Dodson made national headlines when his interview with a local news station sparked national attention. Dodson recently appeared on the Today Show to discuss his new found fame and how he will use it for good.

Where and when in the world can an extraordinary, outspoken, gay man with a snappy attitude and no musical talent have one of the hottest songs on the charts? The answer is only in America and in the era of the internet. Read how two producers took a bad situation and a unique character and […]

Looking mature and dapper Usher poses for the cover of this months Billboard Magazine. The R&B superstar opens up to the magazine about his forthcoming album “Raymond Vs. Raymond,” his recent divorce and overall thoughts on the industry.