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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’: All 27 Tracks Ranked

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' songs ranked: "Texas Hold 'Em," "Blackbird," "16 Carriages" and more.

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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: All 12 Tracks Ranked

Taylor Swift released her much-anticipated 'The Life of a Showgirl' album today -- here are our rankings of the 12 songs from it.

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PinkPantheress Recruits Zara Larsson, SEVENTEEN, & More for ‘Fancy Some More’ Mixtape: Stream It Now

PinkPantheress packs her 'Fancy That' mixtape with more star power on the remix edition 'Fancy Some More,' which she dropped on Friday (Oct. 10).

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A Look at All the Rappers Ye Has Beefed With

Kanye West's beefs: Rappers on Ye's hip-hop feud list.

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Nancy Sinatra Reacts to Beyoncé’s ‘Ya Ya’ Sampling ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin”

Here's what Nancy Sinatra thinks of Beyonce sampling "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'' on "Ya Ya," a track on new album 'Cowboy Carter.'

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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Songwriting Credits: Here’s Who Wrote Each Song

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' credits. Beyonce and all the songwriters on her new album.

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billboard @billboard.com · 2h

8 Trans & Nonbinary Artists Get Real on the Fight for Trans Rights in 2025: ‘Try to Give a F–k’

For International Transgender Day of Visibility, Billboard spoke with Sasha Colby, Dua Saleh and other artists about the fight for trans rights.

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Black Music Built Us: Ice Spice, Ne-Yo, Shenseea & More on Its Power and Purpose

FLO, GIVĒON, Destin Conrad, Ice Spice, Shenseea & more celebrate Black Music Month by sharing why Black music’s impact is powerful and essential.

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billboard @billboard.com · 3h

No Doubt Sets Las Vegas Sphere Residency

Gwen Stefani will reunite with her band No Doubt to play a run of six shows at Las Vegas Sphere.

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billboard @billboard.com · 4h

Amy Poehler & Bowen Yang Accuse Role Model of ‘Diva Behavior’ in ‘SNL’ Promos: ‘It’s Gonna Be One of Those Weeks…’

In new promos for this weekend's 'Saturday Night Live,' Amy Poehler & Bowen Yang are accusing Role Model of "diva behavior."

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billboard @billboard.com · 4h

Warner Music Close to Netflix Deal That Would Create Movies Around the Label’s Superstars: Report

Netflix and Warner Music Group are close to a deal to produce artist biopics and more film & TV content around the company's stars, says a new report.

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billboard @billboard.com · 5h

Music Publishers Can’t Add Lyric Piracy Claims to Anthropic AI Training Lawsuit

In the Anthropic AI training lawsuit, music publishers lost a bid to add lyric piracy claims after a judge ruled against their motion to do so.

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NBA Star Luka Doncic Reveals the Britney Spears Song that Gets Him ‘Hyped’ on His Pre-Game Playlist

Luka Doncic has revealed the Britney Spears song he bumps on his pre-game playlist that gets him the "most hyped."

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billboard @billboard.com · 6h

Fans React to Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Against UMG Being Dismissed

Fans flooded social media after Drake's "Not Like Us" defamation lawsuit against UMG was dismissed by a New York judge on Thursdau (Oct. 9).

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billboard @billboard.com · 7h

Executive Who Signed AI Artist Xania Monet Promoted to Head of A&R at Hallwood

The music exec who signed AI artist Xania Monet has been named head of A&R at Hallwood Media, which has also inked several other "AI-powered" acts.

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A Timeline of Drake’s Legal Action Since Kendrick Lamar Dropped ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has taken a number of legal actions since Kendrick Lamar dropped "Not Like Us." Here's a timeline of every move he's made so far.

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billboard @billboard.com · 7h

6ix9ine Mocks Lil Tjay Over 2022 Chipotle Shooting: ‘I Know That He’s Banned’

6ix9ine mocked Lil Tjay for getting shot at a Chipotle back in 2022 during a recent podcast appearance.

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Verzuz Partners With ‘Complex’ to Relaunch Series With Cash Money & No Limit Battle: ‘Get to the Action’

Verzuz has announced a partnership with 'Complex' to re-launch the music battle series at ComplexCon with No Limit Records against Cash Money.

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Yaya Mayweather Says YoungBoy Never Broke Again Could Be a Model: ‘That Face Card Eats Boo’

Yaya Mayweather said YoungBoy Never Broke Again could easily be a model if he ever wanted to take a break from rap.

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billboard @billboard.com · 8h

Slash Teases That First New Guns N’ Roses Album in 17 Years Is ‘Coming’

Slash recently told 'Guitar Player' magazine that the first new Guns N' Roses album in 17 years is 'coming,' and that they have 'so much material.'

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billboard @billboard.com · 8h

Rüfüs Du Sol, Chase & Status and More Win at 2025 DJ Awards

Rüfüs Du Sol, Chase & Status and more won key awards at 2025 DJ Awards, which were held in Ibiza, Spain on Thursday (Oct. 9).

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billboard @billboard.com · 8h

Drake Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Dismissed by Judge

Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us" has been dismissed by a federal judge.

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billboard @billboard.com · 8h

Turning Point USA Announces MAGA-Approved Super Bowl Halftime Show to Protest Bad Bunny

Turning Point USA has announced its plans to host an alternative Super Bowl halftime show to protest Bad Bunny being this year's headliner.

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billboard @billboard.com · 8h

Cam’ron Claims His ‘Pink Horse Power Supplement’ Made Him $10 Million in Four Years

Cam'ron claims he made $10 million off a natural male enhancement supplement he discovered during the pandemic.

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Janet Jackson to Receive ICON Award at 2025 Dancers Against Cancer Benefit — and This Oscar-Winning Icon Will Present

Janet Jackson will receive the ICON of the Year Award at Dancers Against Cancer Benefit – and Liza Minnelli will be on hand to present.

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