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Billboard, 1 Aug 2026

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Billboard is an American weekly magazine covering the music and entertainment industry. First published in 1894 and widely recognized for its influential music charts, it provides comprehensive coverage of artists, trends and developments shaping the global music scene. The magazine is known for its in-depth reporting on the business side of entertainment, covering record labels, streaming, touring and industry trends alongside breaking music news. It also features exclusive interviews with major artists, producers and executives, offering insight into the people driving the industry forward. Reviews, charts and analysis help readers stay informed on the latest releases and cultural movements. Billboard also explores film, television and digital media, reflecting the growing connection between music and wider entertainment culture. Its blend of journalism, data and industry expertise makes it an essential source for music professionals and fans alike. Available on PressReader, Billboard magazine delivers chart insights, exclusive interviews and authoritative coverage from across the world of music and entertainment.

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Article40 UNDER 40

Back­line co-founder/ exec­ut­ive dir­ector Hil­ary Gleason leads Bill­board’s annual cel­eb­ra­tion of the young exec­ut­ives lead­ing the music industry’s next gen­er­a­tion. From the exec­ut­ives organ­iz­ing the biggest con­certs — and ensur­ing...

40 UNDER 40

ArticleBIG BREAKS

Why this is the year Bella Kay, Slayyyter and Trueno popped.

BIG BREAKS

ArticleON THE COVER

From left: Bella Kay, Trueno and Slayyyter pho­to­graphed by Alex G. Harper on July 1 in Los Angeles.

ON THE COVER

ArticleTO OUR READERS

Bill­board will pub­lish its next issue on Aug. 22. For 24/7 music cov­er­age, go to bill­board.com.

TO OUR READERS

ArticleTHIS PAGE

From left: Trueno, Bella Kay and Slayyyter.

THIS PAGE

ArticleIn July, a coali­tion of key stake­hold­ers pro­posed a new sys­tem for identi­fy­ing and labeling fully and par­tially AI-gen­er­ated songs uploaded to stream­ing ser­vices. How would the pro­cess work?

In July, a coali­tion of key stake­hold­ers pro­posed a new sys­tem for identi­fy­ing and labeling fully and par­tially AI-gen­er­ated songs uploaded to stream­ing ser­vices. How would the pro­cess work?

Article‘One Of The Hard­est Songs There Is’

Singing the national anthem ahead of a major sport­ing event is a notori­ously high-pres­sure situ­ation — here’s why choos­ing who sings it can be a del­ic­ate dance. IT’S A DAUNTING TASK that takes place at every major U.S. sport­ing event: Before...

‘One Of The Hard­est Songs There Is’