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Warner Music Group is nearing a major content deal with Netflix to produce films and documentaries inspired by its legendary artists and songs, according to a new Bloomberg report. The discussions signal a renewed focus for the record label, which aims to turn its vast catalog into cinematic stories that resonate across generations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billboard On the Record (@billboardontherecord) The potential partnership would represent a strategic evolution

KPop Demon Hunters, which has topped the Billboard 200 for two nonconsecutive weeks, and Wicked, which debuted and peaked at No. 2 on that chart last December, are among the 48 soundtracks vying for Grammy nominations for best compilation soundtrack for visual media. Wicked received 10 Oscar nominations earlier this year, including nods for both of its main stars, Cynthia Erivoand Ariana Grande. Soundtracks from two other films that were major players at the Oscars on March 2 are also vying fo

T-Pain’s unreleased track, “Club Husband,” has gained a life of its own on social media, with fans clamoring for an official release. On October 7, the award-winning recording artist took to Instagram to announce that the song behind the viral trend will be released on October 17. “Clearly you need a Club Husband [ring emoji] 10/17,” T-Pain captioned the post.  T-Pain would share a self-made Nappy Boy News newspaper to promote the upcoming song on social media. Promoting the presave option, th

Drake strings together his fourth No. 1 in a row on Rhythmic Airplay, all coming in 2025. Drake’s 43rd No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart is courtesy of his Central Cee collaboration “Which One,” which lifts 2-1 on the tally dated Oct. 11. With “Which One,” Drake strings together his fourth No. 1 in a row on the list — all coming in 2025. “Nokia” reigned for two weeks in May, followed by the PARTYNEXTDOOR and Cash Cobain collaboration “Somebody Loves Me” in July for a week and the thr

Kendrick Lamar has officially entered the race for the 2026 Grammy Awards, staking his claim as hip-hop’s leading creative force with his latest album, GNX. This album is a collection of collaborations that have reignited his dominance. As the discourse around Lamar’s evolution deepens, this moment feels like a defining close to a remarkable chapter. This chapter is shaped by his influence in the post-Drake landscape. GNX, along with collaborations featuring SZA, Playboi Carti, and Clipse, anc

Taylor Swift on Friday dropped her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success — and score-settling. For the hotly anticipated album, the 35-year-old artiste reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, and their influence is clear in the driving beats and catchy hooks. “Tonight all these lives converge here, the mosaics of laughter and cocktails of tears… I can’t tell you how proud I am to share this with you, an alb