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New York City’s celebrity hotspot Sei Less is celebrating Women’s History Month in style with a special menu dedicated to some of the most influential women in music. The limited-time menu, available starting Monday (March 3), will pay tribute to stars such as Cardi B, Ice Spice, Lil Kim, La La Anthony, Teyana Taylor and […]
Starting Tuesday (March 4), SiriusXM will deliver the sounds of Tomorrowland and the global dance scene with a new channel curated by the team at the Belgian mega-festival festival.
One World Radio will be featured within the SiriusXM app and feature music programmed by the team that curates Tomorrowland’s One World Radio internet radio station, with the SiriusXM channel to offer new music and live DJ sets from Tomorrowland festivals including the flagship event in Boom, Belgium, along with Tomorrowland Winter, Tomorrowland Brasil and more.
SiriusXM’s One World Radio channel will be an extension of Tomorrowland’s pre-existing One World Radio feed, but will be curated a bit differently and customized to the SiriusXM audience.
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“We are really excited about hearing the nearly unlimited Tomorrowland archives, giving SiriusXM listeners a peak into past vibes of the legendary two-weekend festival in Belgium,” Geronimo, SiriusXM’s Vice President of Music Programing, tells Billboard.
Aside from regularly scheduled and rotated music, the channel will also feature exclusive song cuts from previous festivals. “You’ll be able to hear the crowd reaction which really put you in the moment,” Geronimo continues. “It’s truly a place where the global dance community comes together and enjoys each other. Dance music is really about fun, love, positivity and enjoying life and each other and One World Radio captures this essence perfectly.”
The channel will feature music spanning the two decades of Tomorrowland history and span the spectrum of electronic music sounds. The “main thing is to give people a good time and spread positive vibes, without necessarily being bound to a genre,” says Bram Franssen, station lead at the pre-existing One World Radio and curator for the new SiriusXM channel.
With the launch, One World Radio joins SiriusXM’s suite of dance channels that include BPM, Diplo’s Revolution, SiriusXM Chill, Studio 54 Radio, Utopia and more.
“We’re excited to not only hear classic archived Tomorrowland sets but also what One World Radio has for the future,” says Geronimo. “The world outside of North America has historically been a step ahead when it comes to dance music and emerging genres, and One World Radio on SiriusXM will help bridge that gap.”
Juanita Stephens, a barrier-breaking music industry veteran who helmed media and artist relations departments at major labels such as Warner Bros., MCA and Polygram, died March 1 in Atlanta after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Stephens’ industry background also includes a tenure with Bad Boy Worldwide. After that, the well-respected executive launched her own media and publicity firm, JS Media Relations, with bases in New York and Atlanta. Under that banner, she helped oversee the solo career of Grammy-winning artist Bobby Brown.
“Juanita Stephens was a true trailblazer — one of the first Black female executives to shatter barriers in the music industry,” veteran entertainment attorney and longtime friend Rev. Dr. Denise J. Brown tells Billboard.
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Founder of the faith-based entertainment content incubator Oikeo Ministries, Brown (no relation to the singer) also remembers Stephens as “a consummate professional and relentless perfectionist. She never accepted ‘no’ as an answer, fiercely championing every artist and project she believed in. Her impact was profound, her presence commanding and her legacy unshakable. The industry has lost a pioneer, and she will be deeply missed.”
Stephens was born in New York’s Spanish Harlem, moving with her family to Queens as a young child. Her initial entry into the music business occurred in 1987 when she joined MCA Records as assistant to the vp of publicity, longtime friend Katie Valk. With no prior record company experience, Stephens learned the ropes by helping to organize national and international campaigns for a roster of pop, heavy metal and country artists that included superstars such as Elton John, Dolly Parton and The Kinks.
Later tapped as director of publicity by the heads of MCA’s Black music division, Jheryl Busby and Louil Silas, Stephens oversaw campaigns for Bobby Womack, Patti LaBelle, New Edition, Jody Watley and The Jets, among others. From there, Stephens became the first Black female vp of publicity and artist development appointed at MCA, working with Bobby Brown along with a multi-genre roster that included hip-hop, alternative, jazz, gospel and reggae acts.
In a comment sent to Billboard, Bobby Brown notes, “Juanita was a beautiful and gifted sister. We had decades of memories, and I could always count on her wisdom and kindness. I love you, Juanita. You will be deeply missed.”
After MCA, Stephens segued to similar senior executive-level posts with Polygram in 1992, Warner Bros. Records (now Warner Records) in 1995 and then Bad Boy Worldwide in 1998. She exited the in-house label publicity circuit to establish JS Media Relations in 2000; its clients included Charlie Wilson and Tito Jackson.
Through JS Media Relations, Stephens handled publicity for tours featuring LaBelle and Stephanie Mills in addition to Brown and Wilson. Among the various media events with which JS Media Relations collaborated were the BET Awards, American Music Awards, Trumpet Awards, VH1 Music Awards and the Otis Redding 70th Birthday Tribute.
Brad Paisley announced the initial run of dates for his upcoming 2025 Truck Still Works World Tour on Monday (March 3). The first leg of the outing is slated to kick off on May 21 at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, ID and bring the “No I in Beer” singer to Montana, Colorado, Oregon, Arizona, California, Ohio, New York, Virginia, Connecticut, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida before winding down on August 8 at in Arcadia, WI at the Ashley for the Arts festival.
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The first announced dates of the Live Nation-promoted tour will feature support from Walker Hayes, as well as Avery Anna, Mae Estes and Alexandra Kay and Paisley’s first-ever stops at Morrison, CO’s historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre. The tour is named for Paisley’s current radio single “Truck Still Works,” which the singer debuted last fall on NBC’s People’s Choice Country Awards and the American Music Awards 50th anniversary special on CBS.
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A fan club presale will open on Tuesday (March 4) at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday (March 6) at 10 p.m. local time. The general on-sale will kick off on Friday (March 7) here. In addition, there will be an exclusive Verizon presale through Verizon Access for select shows beginning on Tuesday at noon local; for more details click here. Official tour sponsor Citi will give cardmembers access to a presale beginning on Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time through 10 p.m. local on Thursday here.
Check out the dates for Paisley’s Truck Still Works World Tour below.
May 21 – Idaho Falls, ID @ Mountain America Center #
May 22 – Bonner, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater #
May 24 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre *#
May 29 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater *+
May 30 – Airway Heights, WA @ BECU Live at Northern Quest *+
May 31 – Everett, WA @ Angel Of the Winds Arena *+
June 5 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre @ *#
June 6 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre *#
June 7 – San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park *#
July 10 – Ft. Loramie, OH @ Country Concert festival line up
July 12 – Canandaigua, NY @ Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center ++ xx
July 17 – Richmond, VA @ Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront *=
July 18 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *=
July 19 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion *=
July 24 – Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion @ *=
July 25 – Simpsonville, SC @ CCNB Amphitheatre *=
August 1 – Savannah, GA @ Enmarket Arena *=
August 2 – St. Augustine, FL @ The St. Augustine Amphitheatre *=
August 3 – Clearwater, FL @ The Baycare Sound @ *= ++
August 8 – Arcadia, WI @ Ashley For the Arts Festival
* Walker Hayes
# Avery Anna
+ Mae Estes
= Alexandra Kay
@ No Citi & Verizon pre sale
++ non Live Nation show
xx Dylan Scott & Alexandra Kay
On March 3, 1990, The Oak Ridge Boys’ “No Matter How High” topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Written by Joey Scarbury — of “Theme From Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)” fame — and Even Stevens, and produced by Jimmy Bowen, the song was released as the second of two singles from the […]
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Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time when Muslims around the world come together for fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth.
From dawn until sunset, they fast, not just from food, but from drink and other physical needs, to cleanse the body and soul. It’s about building self-discipline, showing empathy for the less fortunate, and strengthening one’s bond with God. In the world of hip-hop, more and more artists are using their platform to shout out Ramadan.
For Muslims, hearing mentions of the holy month in rap is powerful, it’s a reminder that their faith, culture, and traditions matter. Rap has always been about speaking truth, telling stories, and representing where you come from, and for many Muslim artists, Ramadan is an essential part of their identity. It’s a way to highlight the spiritual grind and the mental discipline that comes with fasting.
Fasting isn’t just about skipping meals; it’s about purifying the mind, body, and spirit. By bringing that into their music, rappers give listeners a peek into what Ramadan means — patience, gratitude, and a deeper connection with God. It also sparks curiosity and encourages non-Muslim listeners to learn more about the month. When rap references Ramadan, it’s more than just a shout-out; it’s a way to normalize faith, spread understanding, and remind everyone about the importance of self-reflection and growth.
So, to celebrate this connection between hip-hop and faith, here are some of the best times rappers mentioned Ramadan in their lyrics.
1. Kanye West – Power Remix
“Now everything I’m rhyming on cause a Ramadan”
2. Method Man- Another Winter
“Smashing, make it jump like everlasting God body Ramadan, thirty-day fasting”
3. Meek – 1942 Flows
“Had to starve all day just to get to it fast. Like Ramadan“
4. Gucci Mane – Stomach Grumbling
“Claim that they fastin’ but no it ain’t Ramadan (damn)”
5. Travis Scott – Grey
“Ooh, around this time, was starving, no Ramadan”
6. Notorious B.I.G – Kick in The Door
“Quick fast like Ramadan, it’s the rap phenomenon, Don Dada”
7. MF Doom – Kon Karne
“Take your cash, Karma, or break your fast, Ramadan.”
8. Jay Electronica – Exhibit C
“Jay Elect-Ramadan, Muhammad as-salaam-alaikum RasoulAllah Subhanahu wa ta’ala through your monitor”
9. Dusty Locane – REWIND
“He won’t eat, Ramadan On his knees, pray to God”
10. Logic – D3ad Presidents III
“Fasting every night, I ain’t talking ’bout no Ramadan”
Alanis Morissette is headed to Vegas. The “You Oughta Know” singer announced the dates for her upcoming Alanis Morissette: Las Vegas 2025 residency run at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Monday morning (March 3), which will feature eight performances between Oct. 15 through Nov. 2. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See […]
Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” according to court records.
In November, Drake filed a legal petition in Bexar County, Texas, where San Antonio is located, alleging that iHeartMedia had received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to boost radio airplay for “Not Like Us.” UMG is the parent record label for both Drake and Lamar.
The petition, a precursor to a potential lawsuit, had sought depositions from corporate representatives of both companies.
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In a court document filed Thursday, attorneys for Drake said the rapper and iHeartMedia had “reached an amicable resolution of the dispute” but did not offer any other information.
“We are pleased that the parties were able to reach a settlement satisfactory to both sides, and have no further comment on this matter,” Drake’s legal team said in a statement.
In an email Friday, iHeartMedia declined to comment on the settlement.
The claims against UMG remain active, and a hearing on a motion by UMG’s lawyers to dismiss the petition was scheduled to be held Wednesday in a San Antonio courtroom.
Drake has alleged UMG engaged in “irregular and inappropriate business practices” to get radio airplay for “Not Like Us.” The petition also alleges that UMG knew “the song itself, as well as its accompanying album art and music video, attacked the character of another one of UMG’s most prominent artists, Drake, by falsely accusing him of being a sex offender, engaging in pedophilic acts, harboring sex offenders, and committing other criminal sexual acts.”
An email to a UMG representative seeking comment was not immediately answered.
In January, Drake filed a defamation lawsuit in federal court in New York City against UMG over what he alleges are false allegations of pedophilia made in “Not Like Us.” Lamar is not named in the lawsuit.
The feud between Drake, a 38-year-old Canadian rapper and singer and five-time Grammy winner, and Lamar, a 37-year-old Pulitzer Prize winner who headlined the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9, is among the biggest in hip-hop in recent years.
The Federal Communications Commission sent a letter Monday to iHeartMedia’s CEO and chairman, Robert Pittman, saying the commission is looking into whether the audio company is forcing musicians to perform at its May country music festival in Austin for reduced pay in exchange for favorable airplay of their songs on iHeart radio stations.
“We look forward to demonstrating to the Commission how performing at the iHeartCountry Festival – or declining to do so – has no bearing on our stations’ airplay,” iHeart Media said in a statement. “We do not make any overt or covert agreements about airplay with artists performing at our events.”
This article was originally published by The Associated Press.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, with Paramount+ announcing on Monday (March 3) the return of MTV’s Family Legacy, a musical docuseries that dives into the lives and careers of iconic artists through the eyes of their children.
In a nearly two-minute preview clip for the second season, premiering exclusively on Billboard, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor’s son Griffin lovingly praises the band as a “circus act from hell,” before Lil Jon’s son Slade gushes, “No one can hype the world up like my dad.” Lil Wayne’s daughter Reginae also chimes in at one point, noting, “I always remember just saying that my daddy was a star.”
The 10-episode season 2 captures musicians through the lens of their kids, with exclusive footage and brand-new interviews with the children of more beloved music stars, including Wu-Tang Clan, Salt N Pepa, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DMX, Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean, The Go-Go’s, TLC, D’Angelo, Ginuwine, Korn, Daddy Yankee, Matchbox 20, Jam Master Jay, Ja Rule, Teddy Riley and more.
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Family Legacy returns on Paramount+ on March 25 in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and Brazil.
The series is executive produced by Nancy Glass, Eric Neuhaus, and David Casey for Glass Entertainment Group. Bruce Gillmer and Lorian Thompson serve as Executive Producers for MTV Entertainment Studios.
Watch the Family Legacy season 2 trailer, and find the full new cast, below.
Brittney Atkins (Daughter of Ja Rule)
Chase Anela Rolinson (Daughter of TLC’s T-Boz)
Claudinel Jean (Daughter of Wyclef Jean)
Slade (Son of Lil Jon)
Duke Mason (Son of The Go-Go’s Belinda Carlisle)
Egypt Criss (Daughter of Pepa and Treach from Naughty By Nature)
iNTeLL (Son of Wu-Tang Clan’s U-God)
Jesaaelys Gonzalez (Daughter of Daddy Yankee)
Jesse Mizell (Son of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay)
Maison Thomas (Son of Matchbox 20’s Rob Thomas)
Nathan Davis (Son of Korn’s Jonathan Davis)
Praise, Sean, Xavier, and Tacoma Simmons (Children of DMX)
Prana Supreme Diggs (Daughter of RZA)
PXWER (Sha Smith) and Cheyenne Smith (Children of Method Man)
Reginae Carter (Daughter of Lil Wayne)
Rosé Riley (Son of Teddy Riley)
Simon Crahan & Griffin Taylor (Sons of Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan & Corey Taylor)
Story A’Saundra Lumpkin (Daughter of Ginuwine and Solé)
Swayvo Twain (Son of D’Angelo and Angie Stone)
Trillian and T’ziah Smith (Sons of Busta Rhymes)
Uhmeer (Son of DJ Jazzy Jeff)
Weather Park (Son of Ol’ Dirty Bastard)
J-Hope is heading back to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — this time as a solo artist. The BTS star is scheduled to take the stage at the popular late-night show next week, on Monday, March 10, Billboard can exclusively announce, marking the 31-year-old singer’s solo debut on the program. Back in 2018, his […]