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After Taylor Swift surprised the world late last week with the news that she now owns the masters of her first six albums, once the dust settled, fans wondered: Will the final two planned re-recordings of her self-titled 2008 debut album and of 2017’s Reputation ever see the light of day?
The thing is, even though Swift no longer has an express reason to re-record the projects to reclaim their ownership, her fans have grown accustomed to the fanfare around the Taylor’s Version releases, including unheard “From the Vault” tracks and new music videos.
Swift addressed the burning question directly in her open letter to fans posted on her website Friday, revealing that she had only re-recorded “a quarter” of Reputation, while she had “completely re-recorded my entire debut album, and I really love how it sounds now.” She also said both “can still have their moments to re-emerge when the time is right, if that would be something you guys would be excited about. But if it happens, it won’t be from a place of sadness and longing for what I wish I could have. It will just be a celebration now.”
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On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Swift being reunited with her first six albums and what the circumstances might be for their Taylor’s Version re-releases.
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Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Alex Warren hits No. 1 for the first time on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart with “Ordinary,” and, while Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem holds at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week, two more Wallen albums join Problem in the top 10, making him only the seventh act in the last 60 years to have at least three albums simultaneously in the top 10.
The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard‘s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard‘s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard’s managing director, charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)
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Although it was released in theaters a few weeks ago, Sinners (2025) is now streamable online.
The horror movie starring Michael B. Jordan is available to buy or rent on premium video on-demand platforms, even though you can still watch it in theaters. Save the trip to the movies and watch it at home.
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At the moment, Sinners is available to rent for $19.99, or buy digitally for $24.99 on Prime Video, Apple TV and other digital marketplaces.
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In addition, if you’re looking for an alternative way to stream, you can watch Sinners through Apple TV, which doesn’t require an Apple TV+ subscription to watch the movie. After buying, the movie automatically downloads into your video library, so you can stream it at your convenience.
However, rentals for both services are accessible for 30 days after purchase, and for 48 hours once you begin watching the movie.
As for a physical media release, Sinners will be available on DVD for $19.95 (regularly $24.98), and Blu-ray on sale for $29.99 and 4K Ultra HD for $29.95 (regularly $34.98) on Amazon. Both formats drop on Tuesday, July 8, but you can preorder now and the retail giant will send you a notification once it’s ready to ship to your home.
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Meanwhile, Sinners also has a soundtrack featuring recording artists, like Miles Caton and Buddy Guy, and original music by Oscar-winner Ludwig Göransson.
Written and directed by Ryan Coolger, Sinners follows Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan), twin brothers who return back to their hometown in rural Mississippi during the early 1930s to restart their lives with a new business. However, once night falls, evil comes out to wreck havoc on the brothers’ friends and family.
The horror movie also stars Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Delroy Lindo and others.
Stream Sinners in 4K Ultra HD on Prime Video and Apple TV starting at $19.99. In the meantime, watch the trailer below.
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AI music company Suno has debuted a number of new features, allowing users to have more control over the creation and customization of their songs. The company has been known as a powerful generative tool that can make realistic songs at the click of the button with just a few simple prompts, but now, it is embracing more of a collaborative approach between the user and its AI technology.
Now, users can upload up to eight minutes of audio, whether its a hummed melody or a mostly-completed track, and then use Suno to remix it or expand it. Through their new Song Editor features, users can replace lyrics and reimagine sections of songs, as desired. Offering what it calls the “creative slider” users can rework a song into a new genre by using simple toggles that can up a song’s “weirdness” “style strength” or “audio strength.”
The company has also integrated a stem extraction tool to split a Suno-generated song into 12 clean stems, which can then be exported to a user’s preferred DAW.
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Suno CEO/founder Mikey Shulman says of the new features: “We envision Suno as a core part of musical creativity, for everyone from novices to Grammy winners. Our new tools offer powerful ways to explore new sonic ideas, remix, and iterate. Our upgraded editing suite gives artists more control than ever over their music.
We’re also working to better integrate Suno into the music production process. For example, Suno’s new stem extraction feature allows artists to more easily bring what they do with Suno into their favorite DAW, and vice versa. We’re excited to keep building tools like these to augment the creativity of musicians and expand access to serious music making.”
The announcement comes just a couple days after news broke that Suno, and its competitor Udio, are in talks with the major music companies — Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group — about licensing their copyrights for AI training. This may include the majors receiving some equity in the two AI music firms, as they have done in previous licensing agreements with new tech companies, like Spotify.
Last summer, Sony, Universal and Warner came together to sue Suno and Udio for copyright infringement of their sound recordings “at an almost unimaginable scale” to train their AI music models. If these licensing deals were to go through, it would likely lead to a settlement of the lawsuits.
Raphael will be honored as the Latin Recording Academy’s 2025 Person of the Year in celebration of his incredible 60-year-plus career.
Seen as one of the trailblazers in bringing Latin music to the global stage, the legendary Spanish singer will be celebrated on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas, the night before the Latin Grammys, at a star-studded gala where top artists will perform his songs.
“I feel deeply grateful to The Latin Recording Academy for this recognition that I have dreamed of receiving for many years,” Raphael said in a statement Tuesday (June 3). “Being named Person of the Year thrills me immensely; it’s the best way to celebrate so many years of dedication and love for music. It’s an honor I will always carry in my heart. I look forward to reuniting with everyone in November to celebrate together and give back all that affection through songs.”
“We feel tremendously proud to pay this well-deserved tribute to Raphael for an exemplary artistic career that has transcended borders and languages,” Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, said in a press release. “His unmistakable style, resilience, and constant reinvention have kept him relevant throughout the decades, making him a source of inspiration for new generations of Latin music creators.”
Raphael, whose real name is Rafael Martos, is one of the most iconic figures in Spanish-language music. Born in Linares in 1943 and raised in Madrid, his talent was evident from an early age, earning him the title of Best Child Voice in Europe at the Salzburg Festival at just 9 years old. He gained international recognition representing Spain in Eurovision with songs like “Toco Madera” (1988), “Maravilloso, Corazón, Maravilloso” (1989), and “Escándalo” (1992), which reached No. 2, No. 7, and No. 9, respectively, on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart. In 2022, the legendary artist was honored with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award.
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This past December, it was revealed that the 82-year-old artist had been diagnosed with primary brain lymphoma after being hospitalized in Madrid in October. After overcoming the illness at the end of 2024, he announced his return to the stage this year with Raphaelísimo, a new tour that will take him across Spain and Latin America, according to a statement.
The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year honors musicians and their artistic achievements in the Latin music industry as well as their humanitarian efforts. Past honorees are Carlos Vives (2024), Laura Pausini (2023), Marco Antonio Solís (2022), Rubén Blades (2021), Juanes (2019), Maná (2018), Alejandro Sanz (2017), Marc Anthony (2016), Roberto Carlos (2015), Joan Manuel Serrat (2014), Miguel Bosé (2013), Caetano Veloso (2012), Shakira (2011), Plácido Domingo (2010), Juan Gabriel (2009), Gloria Estefan (2008), Juan Luis Guerra (2007), Ricky Martin (2006), José José (2005), Carlos Santana (2004), Gilberto Gil (2003), Vicente Fernández (2002), Julio Iglesias (2001) and Emilio Estefan (2000).
GYRO Group has appointed music executive Matthew Rogers as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), marking a major leadership move for the Australian-owned digital music distribution and artist services company.
Rogers, who spent 14 years as chief operating officer at UNIFIED Music Group, brings a wealth of experience in scaling independent music businesses globally. In his new role, he will be instrumental in driving the growth of DistroDirect, GYRO Group’s hyper-local boutique distribution and catalogue management system, which now powers over 500 micro-distributors across 40 markets on six continents.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Mat to the GYRO Group family,” said CEO Andy Irvine.
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“His extensive experience in driving growth and his deep understanding of the independent music landscape will be invaluable as we embark on the next phase of development for DistroDirect and the wider group. Mat’s strategic insights, global networks and commercial acumen will be crucial in achieving our ambitious goals.”
The appointment follows a significant track record: During his time at UNIFIED, Rogers oversaw the company’s transformation from a seven-person Australian operation into a 100-person international enterprise with offices across Australia, North America and Europe. He played a key role in building the heavy music label UNFD and developing STL Tones into a major player in music software and plugins.
Rogers was also pivotal in UNIFIED’s early response to the landmark Raising Their Voices report in 2022, helping to implement progressive strategies around mental wellbeing, workplace safety and industry culture.
He has served over seven years on the board of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), as well as four years on the board of the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), including two years as vice president.
“The move marks a homecoming for Rogers, who returns to a Brisbane-based company nearly 20 years after relocating interstate,” said CMO and co-founder Vivienne Mellish. “GYRO Group is proudly headquartered in Queensland, creating global opportunities for independent artists so we’re absolutely pumped to welcome Mat back to where it all started for him. His track record speaks for itself, and we are confident that his leadership will further strengthen our commercial strategies and market presence. We are thrilled to have his expertise on board.”
“I am thrilled to be joining the dynamic team at GYRO Group at such a pivotal time,” added Rogers. “Having witnessed the company’s impressive growth and commitment to the independent music community, I am eager to contribute my experience to further develop DistroDirect and support GYRO Group’s ambitious international expansion plans. Joining a Queensland-based company after many years interstate feels like a natural and exciting next step.”
With offices across Australia, the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Brazil, the Philippines and India, GYRO Group now represents several brands including GYROstream, DistroDirect, GROUP SPEED and Soothe Sounds. Independent artists using GYRO services have secured ARIA wins, Grammy nominations, No. 1 records and global chart placements. Notable names on their roster include Dom Dolla, ONEFOUR, WILLOW, The Amity Affliction, Lithe, Emma Memma and more.
Finneas has formed a new band with singer Ashe, The Favors, with the duo’s debut slated for release this fall. “We made a band. It’s called The Favors. Announcing our new album, The Dream, out September 19,” read a statement from the pair, which noted that their debut single, “The Little Mess You Made”, will […]
Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe has opened up for the first time about the tragic death of fiancée Kimberly Burch, 56, who was presumed dead in March after what officials believe was a fall from a cruise ship. Speaking to Eddie Trunk on his SiriusXM Faction talk show on Friday, Downe, 60, said the past few months have been a “roller coaster.”
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According to Blabbermouth, Downe talked about missing Burch and attempting to heal on the band’s current U.S. tour. “I’m hanging in there. I’m just taking it a day at a time. And everybody thought going out on the road and doing what I do and being with my family in my band would be good for me,” he said. “So I’ve taken their advice and [I’m] doing this. We’re going out with some cool bands,” he added of support from Vain, the Supersuckers, The Rumours and The Lonely Ones.
“I think it’ll be therapeutic, and [I’ll] get to see a bunch of fans and a bunch of friends across the country,” Downe said. “So I think it’ll be helpful… this is just heavy s–t, and I’m just looking forward to playing shows and having fun.”
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Asked if he’d rather not talk about Burch’s death, Downe said it’s fine to ask him and “it’s good to talk about it with my friends, my close-knit friends. But I don’t really wanna talk about it with strangers, ’cause it doesn’t seem appropriate. It is what it is.”
Reacting to concerns that Burch’s tragic death might impact his sobriety, Downe said there’s no chance he’d start drinking again after suffering such a tragic loss. “What happened with Kimberly too, it was alcohol and prescription related,” he said. “So I blame alcohol and pills on it. There’s no way I’d touch booze. For me, that’s just completely disgusting in my brain, you know what I mean? So I’ve got some hatred for booze, ’cause I loved the hell out of Kimberly, and it was just hard to deal with. We spent basically nine years together.”
According to reports, Burch died after going overboard on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas on the first night of the 80s Cruise, which, in addition to 1980s glam rock stalwarts Faster Pussycat, featured sets from Warrant, Dokken, Firehouse, Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany and Men at Work. Officials launched a search operation, but Burch’s body was never found. A U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson said the ship was around 20 miles from Freeport, Bahamas when the incident took place.
Shortly after the incident, The Hollywood Reporter reported that security footage appeared to show Burch jumping overboard, with Nassau police clearing Downe of any wrongdoing.
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Mohammed Sabry Soliman, a native of Egypt, appeared in Colorado court on Monday (June 2) in the wake of the Molotov cocktail attack Soliman carried out over the weekend in Boulder. Soliman, who planned the Molotov cocktail attack for a year, delayed carrying out the act until after his daughter’s high school graduation, according to reports.
As reported by local outlet KMGH-TV, Soliman, 45, has resided in El Paso County for three years with his wife and their five children after living in Kuwait for 17 years. Details are still developing in the matter, but reports state that Soliman planned his attack for a year and arrived at Pearl Street on Sunday with a dozen Molotov cocktail bombs.
According to a filed affidavit, Soliman reportedly yelled at officials and onlookers “Free Palestine” and “You’re killing my people” while expressing a desire to “Kill all Zionist people” and wishing for their death across the board.
It has since come out that Soliman was in the United States illegally after his tourism visa expired and was granted a work permit in 2023. Soliman told the authorities that he had planned his attack for a year and wanted to carry out the bombing earlier, but waited until after his daughter graduated. He also told officials he attempted to buy a firearm, but because of his illegal status, he couldn’t do so.
“The Department of Justice has swiftly charged the illegal alien perpetrator of this heinous attack with a federal hate crime and will hold him accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” Attorney General Pam Bondi stated on Monday. “Our prayers are with the victims and our Jewish community across the world. This vile anti-Semitic violence comes just weeks after the horrific murder of two young Jewish Americans in Washington DC. We will never tolerate this kind of hatred. We refuse to accept a world in which Jewish Americans are targeted for who they are and what they believe.”
Mohammed Sabry Soliman, who encountered the court on Monday, is facing federal and local hate crime charges, which include 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and other charges. He is being held on a $10 million bond.
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Jelly Roll, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran are among the artists set to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the event will be held on Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The lineup will also include performances by Bryan Adams, Feid, GloRilla, John Fogerty, Justice, Lil Wayne, LL COOL J, Sammy Hagar, The Offspring and Tim McGraw, with more to be announced.
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On each of those two nights, the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One will broadcast live via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. Hulu will be the official streaming destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed each night exclusively to all Hulu subscribers. Additional information about the livestream will be posted across Hulu’s platform and social media channels.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on AXS.com beginning Friday, June 13, at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT.
Eligible Capital One cardholders will have priority access to presale tickets for the iHeartRadio Music Festival beginning Wednesday, June 11, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET through Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET or while presale tickets last. Cardholders will also be able to add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase to enjoy an exclusive pre-show party with LL COOL J on Friday or Jelly Roll on Saturday, which includes food, drinks and a private performance. Pre-sale info and tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.
In addition, throughout a summerlong on-air and online promotion, iHeartMedia station listeners across the country will have chances to win exclusive trips to Las Vegas.
The iHeartRadio Music Festival will be executive-produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters from iHeartMedia and Diversified Production Services (DPS). iHeartMedia will also executive-produce the livestream and VOD special on Hulu.
For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival, visit iHeartRadio.com/festival. iHeart notes that artists and/or the event are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
