Elton John is sharing a heartbreaking update about his vision. During a visit to Good Morning America late last year, the 78-year-old rock legend revealed that he lost the ability to see in his right eye after suffering from an eye infection that summer. In a new interview with The Times of London, published Friday
Mariah Carey just pulled a classic mom move by embarrassing her teenage son in front of his friends. During a recent Twitch livestream, the superstar singer’s 13-year-old son, Moroccan (aka “Rocky”), got frustrated after his twin sister, Monroe, and his mom appeared in the background while he was chatting with his friends. In all fairness,
Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali’s music duo Amadou & Mariam has died. He was 70. Mali’s Minister of Culture Mamou Daffé paid tribute to the blind musician in a televised broadcast on state TV. He said that Bagayoko died Friday (March 4) in the city of Bamako, his birthplace, but didn’t give
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Feid Surprises Fans in Europe This week, Feid officially
Upon the arrival of Tracy Chapman’s self-titled debut on April 5, 1988, Billboard heralded the album as filled with “rich, haunting music,” praising both Chapman’s “husky, forceful voice” that “recalls Phoebe Snow and Joni Mitchell” and her poignant writing that tackled racism, injustice and an aspirational yearning for a better life. Bolstered by first single
FKA Twigs announced Friday night (April 4) that she has to cancel the remainder of her April tour dates in North America due to “ongoing visa issues.” The announcement affects her scheduled performances during weekends 1 and 2 at Coachella in Indio, California, later this month, as well as this weekend’s AXE Ceremonia in Mexico
Travis Japan continues to expand their reach in its home country and around the world in 2025, taking on challenges on a global scale. The popular boy band is currently on the road promoting its second album VIIsual — which topped the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart after dropping in December — traveling to eight
Olivia Munn wants celebrities to stay down to Earth — literally. The actress co-hosted Today With Jenna & Friends this week, where she called out the upcoming all-female space flight headed by Jeff Bezos’ space tech company, Blue Origin. “What are they doing?” she said. “I know this probably isn’t the cool thing to say, but there
On Billboard’s first Adult Contemporary chart, dated July 17, 1961, Pat Boone ranked alongside the likes of Brooke Benton, Connie Francis, Patti Page, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. On the latest list, dated April 12, 2025, Boone shares space with artists including Teddy Swims, Sabrina Carpenter and (no relation) Benson Boone. The legendary entertainer,
Nicki Minaj may not have been in attendance at Ariana Grande’s R.E.M. Beauty event in celebration of her new liquid eyeshadows, but the rapper was certainly there in spirit via TikTok star Nia Ivy. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The social media sensation, who boasts 1.2 million