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Trending on Billboard Few artists have had as big a year as Sombr. The 20 year old New York native broke out in a big way in 2025, with two top 20 Billboard Hot 100 hits — “Back To Friends,” which peaked this week at No. 12, and “Undressed,” which reached No. 16 in October — and the release of his debut album, I Barely Know Her, which reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 in September. This week, things are getting even better: the singer/songwriter is set to make his debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend, and just today (Nov. 7) received a Grammy nomination in the coveted best new artist category. To add on to that, last night he finished the sold out North American leg of his first-ever headlining tour in his hometown, across 31 dates in which every single venue had to be upgraded to accommodate demand, with several cities adding dates as well. All told, according to UTA data, Sombr has sold more than 100,000 tickets across two dozen countries, including his first-ever sold-out arena show at the 3Arena in Dublin, with more shows in Australia and Europe to come later this year into

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The transition follows years of planning with founder Ángel Del Villar, who begins a prison sentence in December. Andrew del Villar Patty Othon Español Trending on Billboard Andrew Del Villar is set to take over as the new CEO of regional Mexican music powerhouse Del Records. The transition that he and his dad, Ángel Del Villar, have been “planning for years” will take effect Thursday, Nov. 6. The 26-year-old will step in amid his dad’s legal battles as he faces a prison sentence that will begin on Dec. 1. Over the summer, Ángel was sentenced to four years in prison following his conviction on felony charges of doing business with a concert promoter linked to Mexican drug cartels. Now, the California-based indie record label — founded by Ángel in 2008 and previously home to música mexicana giants like Eslabon Armado, Ariel Camacho and Gerardo Ortiz — is looking to enter a new era with a new leader in tow. “While we never talked about when this transition would actually happen, I’m excited because my dad and I had been planning this for years, it’s been a while and it’s finally happening,” Andrew tells Billboard over Zoom, just days before stepping into

A Spotify subscriber says Discovery Mode is just a form of "pay-for-play" that misleads listeners. The company calls those claims "nonsense." The Spotify app is displayed on a smartphone screen. David Tramontan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Trending on Billboard Spotify is facing a class action lawsuit claiming its Discovery Mode and editorial playlists are a “modern form of payola” that allow record labels and artists to secretly pay to promote their music. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday (Nov. 5) in New York, alleges that Spotify’s recommendation tools are a “deceptive pay-for-play” program, but that the streamer misleads consumers into trusting that they are neutral and based on personal musical tastes. Related “Spotify exploits that trust by marketing itself as a platform that offers organic music recommendations — whether through its algorithmic or curated playlists — only to secretly sell those recommendations to the highest bidder,” reads the lawsuit, obtained by Billboard. The case was filed by a Spotify subscriber named Genevieve Capolongo, who seeks to represent “millions” of other users who were allegedly misled by Spotify’s offerings. Her lawyers say she used the platform’s personalization features for years, but “kept hearing the same major-label tracks” that “bore little resemblance to

"Strong fan demand drove another record quarter, as we continue to attract more fans to more shows globally," said CEO Michael Rapino. Courtesy Image Trending on Billboard Live Nation’s revenue grew 11% year over year to a third-quarter record of $8.5 billion, the company announced Tuesday (Nov. 4).  The world’s largest concert promoter and ticketing company continued to benefit from vigorous consumer demand for live music since the touring business came back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Adjusted operating income (AOI) of $1.03 billion was a 14% increase from the prior-year period. Importantly, event-related deferred revenue and Ticketmaster deferred revenue were up 37% and 30%, respectively, suggesting Live Nation is well situated for upcoming quarters.   Related “Strong fan demand drove another record quarter, as we continue to attract more fans to more shows globally,” CEO Michael Rapino said in a statement. “With these tailwinds, 2026 is off to a strong start with a double-digit increase in our large venue show pipeline and increased sell-through levels for these shows.”  Foreign exchange had a small impact on reported results. In constant currency, revenue was up 9% (compared to 11% as reported) and AOI was up 12% (compared to 14% as reported).   Within the concerts division, record-high stadium show attendance

Christy is a well-acted biopic centered on a compelling figure. Even at more than two hours, though, I sensed something crucial was missing. It didn’t become clear what the narrative was lacking until the obligatory end text, mentioning that Christy Martin married her former rival in the ring, Lisa Holewyne. The film’s best scenes are between Sydney Sweeney as Martin and the underrated Katy O’Brian as Holewyne, sharing a natural chemistry. If it weren’t for the closing text, though, you wouldn’t know that these two became a couple. What should’ve been a focal point of the film is more of a footnote. That’s not to say the film omits Martin’s sexual orientation. It’s established from the beginning that she likes girls, secretly seeing her high school sweetheart, played by Jess Gabor. Her heartless mother (Merritt Wever) would rather see Christy married to an abusive husband than hear gossip about her daughter dating another woman. Enter Ben Foster as James V. Martin, Martin’s coach turned spouse. Foster is chillingly effective as a weak man who nonetheless comes to control every aspect of Martin’s life, from her career, to her image, to her sexuality. Martin is a force of nature in front

The 2025 lineup combined U.S. charting acts like Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, and Treaty Oak Revival with a strong mix of emerging and established domestic talent. Jelly Roll at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival held at T-Mobile Arena on September 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christopher Polk Trending on Billboard A new entrant to Australia’s live music market has officially landed, with the inaugural edition of Strummingbird , a touring country music festival presented by Live Nation and Kicks Entertainment, drawing tens of thousands across three cities over two weekends. Held in the Sunshine Coast (Oct. 25), Newcastle (Nov. 1), and Perth (Nov. 2), the multi-date, all-ages event marked one of the most ambitious country-focused touring formats launched in Australia in recent years. Related The 2025 lineup combined U.S. charting acts like Jelly Roll , Shaboozey, and Treaty Oak Revival with a strong mix of emerging and established domestic talent, including James Johnston, Kaylee Bell, Wade Forster, The Dreggs, and Rachael Fahim. Beyond traditional main stage performances, organizers leaned into fan engagement and social content opportunities, from line-dancing workshops and crowd-wide Nutbush dance breakouts to surprise collaborations — including Jelly Roll bringing out both Shaboozey and Bell during his Newcastle

As any history buff will know from the title, Nuremberg sets itself after World War II. While the Allies can’t put Hitler on trial, they can make an example of his closest followers. The ensuing tribunal provides a global stage to spotlight the atrocities that took place, helping to ensure history won’t repeat itself. Of course, if recent events are any indication, humanity seems to be making the same mistakes generations later. The Führer may be dead, although everything he stood for endures, and not just in the defendants accused of war crimes. There’s a scene towards the end of Nuremberg where military psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) argues that Nazism isn’t just alive in a post-war world. It’s infiltrated the United States. Others view Kelley’s comments as unpatriotic. Through a modern lens, his warning should’ve been heeded. With ambitions to write a book, Kelley is tasked with analyzing the captured Nazis. The toughest nut to crack is Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), Hitler’s second in command. Göring relents that Germany lost the war, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s all over. The two men get inside each other’s heads, seemingly developing a mutual respect for one another that might even

More than 800 billboards promote ARIA nominees and enable voting directly through the Spotify app. Spotify Launches Global OOH Campaign for 2025 ARIA Awards Supplied Trending on Billboard Spotify has unveiled its most extensive out-of-home (OOH) and on-platform campaign to date in support of the 2025 ARIA Awards, spotlighting nominated Australian talent across more than 800 high-impact placements around the world — from major Australian cities to international landmarks including Times Square in New York and Leicester Square in London. The campaign, launched in partnership with the ARIA Awards, aims to engage fans both locally and globally by integrating public voting directly into Spotify’s platform. Related Voting-enabled playlists are embedded within the app across four major categories: Best Australian Live Act, Song of the Year, Best Video and Most Popular International Artist. Fans are directed to the ARIA Awards hub via homepage banners, curated nominee spotlights, and QR codes displayed on select billboards. According to Spotify, more than 250,000 Australians have already cast their votes through the platform, with engagement surpassing the past two years combined. Billboard placements across the U.S., U.K., and other key territories will continue to promote nominees in the lead-up to the ceremony, while winners will