Stephen Daw
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How Recording a Rock Album Helped ‘Reignite’ Demi Lovato’s Passion for Her Pop Hits
The superstar chats with Billboard about her Revamped album of pop-turned-rock songs, making an abortion rights anthem and her recent split with manager Scooter Braun. → Read More
Doja Cat, Shakira & More: Which 2023 VMAs Performance Was Your Favorite? Vote!
With 18 star-studded performances, the ceremony showed off the power of the artists. → Read More
Rina Sawayama Appears to Call Out Matty Healy Again During NOS Alive: ‘Just Apologize for Once’
The “STFU!” singer first appeared to call out The 1975’s frontman during her set at Glastonbury. → Read More
Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Anohni, MORGXN, CHIKA & More
Plus new tracks from Gia Woods, AMAARA and Um, Jennifer? → Read More
The 25 Best Pride Songs of 2023 (So Far): Staff Picks
From ballads to bops, our staff picks the 25 best songs from LGBTQ artists in 2023 thus far. → Read More
The 10 Best Pride Albums of 2023 So Far: Staff Picks
From beach party bliss to total reinventions, our staff picks their 10 favorite albums from LGBTQ artists in 2023 thus far. → Read More
Dylan Mulvaney Slams Anheuser-Busch for Turning ‘A Blind Eye’ to Her After Bud Light Backlash
“For a company to hire a trans person and then not publicly stand by them is worse than not hiring a trans person at all,” the trans influencer said in her video. → Read More
How The Japanese House Shed Labels & Embraced Queerness on ‘In the End It Always Does’
In a new Q&A, Amber Bain breaks down her cyclical new project and its exploration of unadulterated queerness. → Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris Decries Anti-LGBTQ Laws, Dances to Kylie Minogue’s ‘Padam Padam’ at Stonewall
“We’re not going to throw up our hands — we’re going to roll up our sleeves,” the vice president said during her statement of support for the LGBTQ community. → Read More
How Corook Turned a Bad Day Online Into Their Biggest Hit Yet
The rising singer-songwriter breaks down how “If I Were a Fish” went from a means of self-comfort to a TikTok sensation. → Read More
Practicing ‘Healthy Hedonism’: Experts on Keeping Queer Audiences Safe Year-Round
With Pride Month drawing to a close, Billboard talked to owners of queer spaces about how event organizers can actively help make more inclusive environments for LGBTQ patrons. → Read More
Queer Jams of the Week: New Music from Kim Petras, Demi Lovato, Boyish & More
Plus new tracks from Hayley Kiyoko, Big Freedia, The Blessed Madonna, Jacob Lusk and Kidd Kenn. → Read More
Kim Petras Indulges in Her Pop Vices on ‘Feed the Beast’: Stream It Now
The new album comes ahead of the pop singer’s world tour of the same name. → Read More
Kim Petras Prepares Her Quest to ‘Feed the Beast’ In Person With New World Tour: See the Dates
The singer’s new album Feed the Beast debuts this Friday. → Read More
Garth Brooks Says ‘We’re Gonna Need Each Other’ After His Call for More Inclusivity Due to Bud Light Backlash
The country singer clarified his statements regarding inclusivity & selling Bud Light at his Nashville bar in a new interview. → Read More
Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Victoria Monét, Vagabon, Saucy Santana & More
Plus new tracks from Moore Kismet, Cakes da Killa, Siena Liggins and Donna Missal. → Read More
Sam Smith & Madonna Bring the Heat on Steamy New Single ‘Vulgar’: Stream It Now
The song comes after weeks of anticipation for the duet. → Read More
Here’s How Willie Nelson Reacted to Maren Morris Dressing in Drag As Him
Morris appeared on Billboard’s Pride cover dressed as the “Always on My Mind” singer. → Read More
As Drag Bans Proliferate, Maren Morris Goes Deep With Drag’s Biggest Stars on Why The Show Must Go On
With anti-LGBTQ+ legislation running rampant, Eureka O’Hara, Landon Cider, Sasha Colby and Symone join Morris to discuss fighting back against bigotry — and how the music industry can help. → Read More
Maren Morris, Sasha Colby, Symone, Eureka O’Hara & Landon Cider: Photos From Billboard Cover Shoot
The drag stars — and Morris in Willie Nelson drag — cover Billboard’s 2023 Pride issue. → Read More