All articles tagged with #billboard
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Futurism
An AI-generated country song titled 'Walk My Walk' by a fictional group called Breaking Rust has topped Billboard's 'Country Digital Song Sales' chart, highlighting the growing prevalence of algorithmically generated music and its impact on the industry, with major labels and platforms embracing AI artists despite concerns about authenticity and artist livelihood.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by - Saving Country Music
The article discusses the rise of AI-generated music, highlighting concerns over transparency, the impact on human artists, and the need for regulations requiring AI music to be clearly disclosed to consumers and chart organizations, to protect human creators and maintain authenticity in the music industry.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Kendrick Lamar's hit 'Luther' has left the Billboard Hot 100 after 46 weeks due to chart rule changes, marking the first time in 35 years that no rap songs are in the Top 40, with Taylor Swift's album dominating the chart instead.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Fader
For the first time since 1990, no rap songs are in the Billboard Top 40, due to new chart eligibility rules and a recent dip in rap's market share, marking a significant shift in the genre's commercial dominance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Star Wars fans are campaigning to save the scrapped film 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' with a billboard in New York City, after learning the project was canceled despite positive reception from Lucasfilm. The film, which would have followed Ben Solo's quest for redemption, was ultimately shelved by Disney, leading fans to rally for its reconsideration.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Billboard has revised its rules for removing songs from the Hot 100 chart to address the issue of songs staying on the chart for excessively long periods due to streaming algorithms. The new rules set stricter thresholds for how long songs can remain based on their chart position and weeks on the chart, leading to the removal of many long-standing hits like Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control,' which spent over two years on the chart. The changes aim to make the chart more reflective of current hits and prevent outdated songs from lingering indefinitely.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Deadline
Taylor Swift's album 'The Life Of A Showgirl' made history by occupying the top 12 spots on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, with 'The Fate of Ophelia' at No. 1, marking a new record. Swift has achieved multiple chart milestones, including her 13th No. 1 and 69th top 10 hit, and has announced new projects for Disney+ related to her tour.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Economist
Sabrina Carpenter has solidified her status as a pop superstar with her recent album 'Short n’ Sweet,' which topped charts in 19 countries and made her the first solo artist since The Beatles to have three songs in the top five of the Billboard chart simultaneously.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Habit Burger & Grill has continued its playful rivalry with In-N-Out by updating a billboard near LAX to reflect In-N-Out's drop in USA Today’s burger rankings, humorously replacing the '#2' with '#4'. The campaign coincides with In-N-Out's expansion into Tennessee and its declining rankings, highlighting a competitive marketing strategy between the two chains, despite their different sizes and market presence.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by AV Club
Jimmy Kimmel publicly supported Stephen Colbert by purchasing a billboard in West Hollywood that read 'I'm voting for Stephen,' as a gesture of solidarity amid Colbert's show's cancellation and CBS's decision, highlighting a rare act of rivalry support in the industry.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Jimmy Kimmel displayed a billboard supporting Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' for Emmy consideration amid CBS's cancellation of the show, highlighting industry solidarity and the show's significant Emmy nominations despite not winning any awards. The gesture underscores the challenges faced by traditional late-night programs and the broader media landscape.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The Netflix animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' and its soundtrack are dominating music charts, with the song 'Golden' reaching No. 1 on Spotify's Global Chart and multiple tracks charting on Billboard, making it the highest-charting soundtrack of the year.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Yahoo
Heidi Klum, 52, took part in a promotional event in Cologne, Germany, where she spray-painted her own billboard while wearing a bikini top and jeans, showcasing her involvement with the bikini brand Calzedonia and her ongoing entertainment career, including returning to Project Runway.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Billboard
Jamal Roberts, the winner of American Idol, debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart with his faith-based song 'Heal,' which sold 9,000 downloads in its debut week. Roberts is also joined by fellow finalists Breanna Nix and John Foster on the Digital Song Sales chart. Meanwhile, Pastor Mike Jr. extends his record with his song 'Amen' reaching No. 1 on Gospel Airplay, marking his seventh consecutive career-opening leader.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Athlon Sports
Taylor Swift concluded her record-breaking Eras tour in Vancouver, marking the first tour to gross over $2 billion. Her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," returned to the top of the Billboard 200 chart for a 17th non-consecutive week, setting a 21st-century record. The album also broke streaming records and earned six Grammy nominations. Swift, who is in a relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce, plans to take a break and enjoy the holidays after her tour's success.