BET Experience FanFest has announced the the first wave of talent for the upcoming edition of the festival, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on June 26 and 27.
R&B star Chris Brown recently dropped a new single, "Fallin'," featuring Leon Thomas. The song is from Brown's upcoming 12th solo studio album, Brown, which is due out on May 8th via Chris Brown Entertainment/RCA Records.
Rising R&B-pop star Chxrry has returned with a new single, "Bottles & Lights" featuring Mariah The Scientist.
North London rapper Little Simz recently took to social media to announce that she will release a new EP, Sugar Girl, on May 8 via AWAL.
Don Toliver, who recently released his fifth studio album, Octane, has announced the launch of Don's Garage, offering fans a first-of-its-kind VIP preshow experience at every stop of his upcoming Octane Tour.
Janet Jackson is set to make a special appearance at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum's 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala on Friday, May 8th, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr recently dropped a remix of her global hit single, "Where Do We Go," featuring superstar DJ and style icon Peggy Gou.
Grammy-nominated multi-platinum selling artist Bryson Tiller recently released a club-ready new anthem, "IT'S OK," via Trapsoul/RCA Records.
BMG and Concord have announced an agreement to combine their businesses, creating the leading independent music company in the world. Operating under the BMG name, the combined company will bring together two highly complementary businesses to establish a scaled, global company delivering superior service to artists, songwriters, and partners.
Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj's "Beauty and a Beat" has climbed to the top spot on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart dated May 2.
Rapper, singer, and actress Eve has announced her debut headlining tour of the U.K. and Europe. The 15-date trek kicks off on October 9 in Helsinki, Finland, and concludes on November 4 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Lady Gaga & Doechii recently released a video for "Runway," their collaboration from the upcoming Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack.
Lizzo recently took to Instagram to announce that she will release a new album, B*tch, on June 5th.
A striking music video for one of Michael Jackson's most beloved songs, "Human Nature," was recently released alongside the official companion album to the highly anticipated biopic Michael.
Bad Bunny's "DtMF" has earned a record 57th week atop Billboard's Hot Latin Songs Chart. By becoming No. 1 on the chart dated May 2, the song set the record for the longest reign in the chart's history.
May 01, 2026 15:54 ET Central banks dominated the economics news flow this week with almost all major ones announcing their latest policy decisions and many boosted expectations for a rate hike in June. In other news, several countries released the preliminary data for first quarter economic growth. In the U.S., comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell were also in focus as his term ends this month.