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Joana Mallwitz, one of Germany’s fastest rising stars, makes her Metropolitan Opera debut in “The Marriage of Figaro” on Monday.

Joost Klein was thrown out of last year’s contest after being accused of threatening a camerawoman. On a new album, he’s still stuck in that moment.

The venerable quartet returned to Zankel Hall with a typically eclectic program and a newfound emotional intensity.

The singer and songwriter chats about the movies (“Paris, Texas”), music (SZA) and books (“Healing Back Pain”) that shape her world as she releases her fourth LP.

The pop-country superstar followed his departure from the stage with a social media post about needing to get “to God’s country.”

Mr. Mathis, 89, a pioneer of romantic ballads, is leaving the stage because of his age and memory problems, his website said.

Mr. Kingston, who is best known for his 2007 hit single “Beautiful Girls,” and his mother were charged with defrauding sellers of high-end vehicles, jewelry and other goods, prosecutors said.

Hear tracks by Mumford & Sons, Mon Laferte, the Swell Season and others.

The Tejano music star was fatally shot by the founder of her fan club, who has been serving a life sentence in Texas. On Thursday, a panel denied her first attempt at parole.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kate Baldwin and other top-shelf singers star in an overly sentimental production of the long-lost Kurt Weill and Alan Jay Lerner show.

The center’s opera company and orchestra are planning typical seasons. But one opera was withdrawn from the lineup by the artists who created it, who objected to the president’s takeover.

A new take on Wynton Marsalis’s “Blues Symphony,” a piano cycle by Gregory Spears and Rosa Feola’s solo debut are among the highlights.

The punk band fronted by Kat Moss wound its way from a local scene to national attention. Its second album, “Are We All Angels,” unpacks the pain of the journey.

Of all the “Buena Vista Social Club” songs, the beloved “Chan Chan” is the most recognizable. But figuring out where in the musical to put it became a challenge.

One of the first to shoot the Grateful Dead, he also memorably chronicled many of the other bands that were on the scene in the late 1960s.

A master improviser on banjo, he understood the genre’s roots but was also in the forefront of the later “newgrass” movement.

The singer and songwriter Justin Vernon’s fast success led to unexpected opportunities and emotional depletion. His next LP, “Sable, Fable,” is a moment of reinvention.

Get your blood pumping with the latest tracks from Chappell Roan, J Noa, Illuminati Hotties and more.

The institution’s annual American Songbook series honors “singer outsiders” including Fanny and Poly Styrene in events curated by Kathleen Hanna and Tamar-kali.

The Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam has made dramatic moves to go green, from the materials it uses in productions to the food it serves.

Marsalis leads a take on Keith Jarrett’s 1974 LP “Belonging,” and Lehman interprets “The Music of Anthony Braxton,” revealing fresh lessons.

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March 29 is now officially recognized as "Day of the Fish" in Las Vegas.

Australian DJ and producer FISHER just scored one of the most surreal honors of his career: his own official day in Las Vegas. March 29 is now officially recognized as “Day of the Fish” in Las Vegas, following a city proclamation that was rolled out as FISHER played a headline set at the city’s premiere party hotspot, TAO Beach. The Aussie tech-house star signed the proclamation before taking to the decks to celebrate with fans. “NO FKN WAY!!! THEY NAMED A DAY AFTER ME IN LAS VEGAS! MARCH 29th IS OFFICIALLY ‘DAY OF THE FISH’!! THANK YOU LEGENDS @taobeach,” he wrote on Instagram on March 31. The proclamation reads: “We welcome [FISHER] to Las Vegas and thank him for bringing his energy and music to our fabulous city.” This isn’t the first time FISHER has made waves in Sin City. His 2018 breakout track “Losing It” has become a dance music anthem, dominating festival stages and club sets around the globe. The track hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording, solidifying his status as one of the genre’s most in-demand names. “Losing It” marked a turning point in dance music, helping usher in a broader appetite for tech-house while launching FISHER from Holy Ship! fan favorite to Coachella and Tomorrowland mainstay. He’s since performed back-to-back sets with longtime collaborator Chris Lake, become a fixture on the Ibiza club circuit, and launched his own label Catch & Release. FISHER’s honor in Las Vegas arrives just weeks ahead of the return of his homegrown festival, Out 2 Lunch. Taking place May 3–4 on the sands of Surfers Paradise, the two-day event sees him doubling as both host and headliner. The 2024 edition will welcome an impressive lineup of global names including Chris Lake, Patrick Topping, DJ Boring, Noizu, Hayden James, Little Fritter and Shimmy. The festival follows the record-breaking success of last year’s edition, which drew 30,000 punters to Coolangatta Beach and generated an estimated $50 million for the local economy.

Corgan and the Machines of God will look back at classic records from the Smashing Pumpkins, along with selections from their latest.

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will be playing classics from his beloved group when he hits the road this summer, though his backing group will look a little different. Hitting the live trail throughout June, Corgan will be joined by his new band, the Machines of God, for the 16-date tour of North America. Dubbed A Return to Zero, the trek sees Corgan and his band touring in support of the 30th anniversary of the Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, and the 25th anniversary of the 2000 albums Machina/The Machines of God and Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music. The tour will feature classics and deep cuts from the records, along with selections from 2024’s Aghori Mhori Mei. Joining Corgan in the Machines of God is nascent Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong, drummer Jake Hayden, and bassist Kid Tigrrr (aka Jenna Fournier of NIIGHTS). This isn’t the only retrospective look that Corgan is taking in 2025. In early March, Corgan detailed a forthcoming series of performances which sees him and the Lyric Opera of Chicago reimagining Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness in a new operatic light in November. “Opera and rock both tell stories of heightened emotions, and I am excited for both fans of my music and traditional opera fans to hear some truly inspired work; for the balance here is to honor both traditions in a magisterial way,” Corgan explained. Mellon Collie was issued in 1995 as the band’s third album, and managed to become the Smashing Pumpkins’ first release to debut atop the Billboard 200. The record also garnered seven nominations at the 1997 Grammys, including album of the year and best alternative music album, ultimately winning best hard rock performance for lead single, “Bullet with Butterfly Wings.” Meanwhile, Machina/The Machines of God arrived in February 2000 as the band’s last studio album to be commercially released ahead of their breakup later that year. The record hit No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and received a Grammy nomination for best recording package. Its follow-up, Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music, was released in September of 2000 as a free download after plans to release the records as a double album fell through. A long-awaited reissue of the Machina albums is set to arrive later in the year. Billy Corgan and the Machines of God – A Return to Zero North American Tour June 7 – Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore, MD June 9 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA June 11 – Kee to Bala, Muskoka, ON June 12 – History, Toronto, ON June 13 – Beanfield Theatre, Montreal, QC June 15 – Irving Plaza, New York, NY June 16 – Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA June 17 – Archer Music Hall, Allentown, PA June 19 – St. Andrew’s Hall, Detroit, MI June 20 – Taste of Joliet, Joliet, IL June 21 – Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI June 23 – Roxian Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA June 25 – House of Blues Cleveland, Cleveland, OH June 26 – Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH June 27 – Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI June 29 – Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN

The Japanese group's fifth album will also be their first released under a new global deal with Capitol Records.

Japanese heavy outfit BABYMETAL are preparing to kick off their latest era, announcing the release of their fifth album today. As is tradition, news of the group’s latest happenings was shared on Fox Day (April 1, Japanese time), a day typically used by the group to unveil big announcements. The big headline for 2025 is the forthcoming release of BABYMETAL’s fifth album, Metal Forth, which will be released on June 13. The ten-track release is a heavily-collaborative effort, featuring appearances from the likes of Spiritbox, Polyphia, Bloodywood, and Slaughter to Prevail. The album will also include previous singles released by the band, including the 2023 Tom Morello-featuring “METALI!!”and their 2024 collaboration with Electric Callboy, “Ratatata.” News of the forthcoming record will also be bolstered by the impending arrival of new single “From Me to U,” which drops on Friday (April 4) with guest vocals from Poppy. BABYMETAL first formed in 2010, releasing their self-titled debut in 2014. While the record peaked at No. 187 on the Billboard 200, subsequent albums performed better, with 2016’s Metal Resistance hitting No. 39 and 2019’s Metal Galaxy reaching No. 13. In 2023, the band released fourth album The Other One, which became their first not to chart on the Billboard 200, and their first to be released as a duo following the departure of Yuimetal in 2018. Now, following the inclusion of Momometal as an official member in 2023, the forthcoming record is said to represent a new era for the band, with its title meaning “beyond metal,” and a new signing to Capitol Records being detailed alongside its announcement. In a statement issued on Monday (March 31), Capitol Records noted that the deal makes BABYMETAL “the first Japanese artist to sign a frontline deal with the label.” “BABYMETAL’s groundbreaking sound and compelling artistic vision have not only cultivated a worldwide following, but have also demonstrably shifted global music culture,” said Capitol Records Chairman & CEO, Tom March. “We at Capitol Records are privileged to join them in this next chapter as we continue to amplify their international reach and influence with the upcoming release of Metal Forth.” The arrival of Metal Forth on June 13 will also coincide with the launch of a 24-date North American tour for the band, with dates in Europe, the U.K., and Asia also set to complement their current schedule.

For the fourth time in five days, the Colombian superstar added more dates in the Latin American country as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour.

UPDATE (MARCH 31): After concluding her historic residency in Mexico on Sunday (March 30) with her last of seven concerts at the GNP Seguros Stadium in the capital, Shakira announced two more dates in the Latin American country on Monday (March 31), extending her own record to 22 shows on a single tour. This is the fourth time in five days that the Colombian superstar has added dates in Mexico as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. “The She-Wolf continues breaking records and making history. We have the 11th date of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour at the Estadio GNP Seguros and a new date at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara!” OCESA announced on social media. With these two new shows, the Colombian superstar reaffirms her position as the first artist in history to perform that number of shows on a single tour en Mexico, 11 of which will be at the aforementioned stadium, where she is expected to draw a total of 715,000 people, according to the promoter. Related Inside Shakira’s Multi-Million Dollar Impact in Mexico 03/21/2025 The new date at the GNP Seguros Stadium is scheduled for August 26th, adding to the previously announced dates for the 27th, 29th, and 30th of the same month. The new show announced for the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara is scheduled for September 7th, adding to the one scheduled for the 6th. Named on Monday by Billboard as No. 1 among the Best 50 Female Latin Pop Artists of All Time, Shakira is poised to break the record of eight shows at the GNP Seguros Stadium (formerly Foro Sol), currently held by Grupo Firme. PREVIOUSLY (MARCH 29): About to wrap up the first part of her historic residency at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City this Sunday (March 30) with a seventh show, Shakira has announced four additional dates in Mexico, including one more at the aforementioned venue on August 27, which adds to the already scheduled shows on August 29 and 30, promoter OCESA announced Saturday (March 29). With these four concerts, the Colombian superstar brings the total of dates of her first world stadium tour to 20 in Mexico, 10 of them at the Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol), setting a new record as the act with the most shows at this major venue. Regional Mexican band Grupo Firme have held the title so far with eight. “As a thank you to her fans and in response to unprecedented demand, the singer has announced four more dates. The first stop will be in the city of Monterrey,” OCESA said on social media. The promoter specified that Shakira’s second leg of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour in Mexico will kick off on August 23 at the iconic Parque Fundidora, which has opened its doors for the Colombian singer to return to this northern border city. The other three dates include Sept. 3 at Estadio Corregidora in Querétaro and Sept. 11 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla. PREVIOUSLY (MARCH 28): Shakira continues breaking records in Mexico, where she will perform five additional shows as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour, including two dates dates at the Estadio GNP Seguros in the capital on August 29 and 30, the latter announced on Friday (March 28) by the promoter OCESA. With this new show, the Colombian superstar brings the total number of dates on her first world stadium tour to 16 in the Latin American country. “Shakira continues to make history in Mexico! Due to high demand, another date of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour has been added at the GNP Seguros Stadium,” OCESA said in a statement. Pre-sale for Banamex cardholders began Friday at 1:20 p.m. (local time), one day before the general sale. ORIGINAL STORY (MARCH 26): Shakira continues breaking records in Mexico, where she will perform four additional shows as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour, including one more date at the capital’s GNP Seguros Stadium on August 29, OCESA announced on Wednesday (March 26). “11 dates are not enough; the She-Wolf will return with four more dates in August and September,” the promoter said on social media. With this, the Colombian superstar will reach the historic milestone of eight performances at the aforementioned venue (previously known as Foro Sol) over two separate phases of her tour. The feat surpasses shows by other international icons such as Paul McCartney, Metallica, Coldplay, and Taylor Swift. The other three tour dates in Mexico will be at Estadio Corregidora in Querétaro on September 2, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara on September 6, and Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla on September 12. Presale tickets for Banamex cardholders will take place on March 28, while general ticket sales will begin on March 29, added the promoter. On Tuesday night (March 25), Shakira performed the fourth of seven concerts that make up her unprecedented residency at Estadio GNP Seguros, making her the first artist to sell out such a number of nights at the imposing venue, which will bring together a total of 455,000 attendees, according to OCESA. Launched on February 11 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour is set to visit the Dominican Republic, Chile, and Colombia before arriving in the United States on May 13. In an interview with Billboard Español in Mexico City, Shakira said that the tour has become something more intimate and profound. “These are more than just concerts. They are deep encounters where healing happens,” she said, adding that, with each performance, she feels “stronger and happier.” Check out OCESA’s announcement below. 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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang won best comedy podcast.

The Wonder of Stevie, a podcast about music legend Stevie Wonder, won best entertainment podcast at the fifth annual Awards for Excellence in Audio (The Ambies). The awards were presented on Monday (March 31) at McCormick Convention Center in Chicago, with comedian Tig Notaro serving as host. The awards are voted on by members of The Podcast Academy. Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang won best comedy podcast. Bowen Yang has received four Primetime Emmy nominations for his work on Saturday Night Live. Hysterical, which explores a mass psychogenic illness that occurred in 2011 to some cheerleaders in Le Roy, N.Y., won podcast of the year and best reporting (for Dan Taberski). Ira Glass was honored with the Governors Award, which recognizes a podcast or individual for the influence they’ve had on the industry; and Sam Sanders received the Impact Award, which recognizes an individual or podcast that has made a significant, positive effect on its listeners. Ronan Farrow, Jon Cryer, Matt Rogers, and Meena Harris were among presenters and guests at the event. Here are the nominees for The 2025 Ambies in categories most relevant to the music and entertainment industry, with winners marked. Podcast of the year 99% Invisible: Not Built for This Beyond All Repair Cement City Dragon Age: Vows & Vengeance Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD Faraway Fire Escape Hot White Heist 2 WINNER: Hysterical, Wondery, Audacy’s Pineapple Street Studios Throughline Best entertainment podcast Infamous Lemme Say This Rattled & Shook Scamfluencers Split Screen: Kid Nation The Road to Joni WINNER: The Wonder of Stevie, Audible, Higher Ground, and Pineapple Street Studios Best podcast host or hosts Diallo Riddle and Blake ‘LUXXURY’ Robin – One Song Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle – We Can Do Hard Things Jon Stewart – The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart Rainn Wilson – Radio Rental WINNER: Ronald Young Jr. – Weight for It, ohitsBigRon studios LLC Sam Sanders – The Sam Sanders Show Wesley Morris – The Wonder of Stevie Best original score and music supervision WINNER: Dan Leone – Ripple, Western Sound, APM Studios Daniel Lloyd-Evans, Louis Nanke-Mannell and Toby Matimong – Extrasensory Deron Johnson – Dungeon Masters Jonathan Pfarr, Carson Graham and Bobby Mota – Celebrity Pets Peter Nashel, Ross Hopman, Gio Lobato, Dana Hom, Brad Fischer, Jordan Lieb, Lucas Villemur and Lindsay Dievert – Hammerless: A True Crime Podcast in a Fantasy World Skyler Gerdeman, Martin Lynabel, Nicholas Alexander, Max O’Brien and Caroline Thornham – Kill List Stro Elliot and Eric Gersen – Historical Records Best production and sound design Casandra Tinajero and Andrés Bahena – Nocturno: Tales From the Shadows Jeremy S. Bloom – Hot White Heist 2 Kenny Kusiak and George Drabing Hicks – The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi WINNER: Michelle Macklem – Girl v. Horse, ESPN Podcasts, 30 for 30 Podcasts Realm – Narcosis Sagafilm and Skybound Entertainment – Impact Winter Season 3 Ted Bonnitt – Hindsight: The Day Before Best society and culture podcast Hysterical In Retrospect with Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett WINNER: Inheriting, LAist Studios Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o My Divo Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) Weight For It Best podcast for kids Culture Kids Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest Historical Records Mysteries About True Histories PJ Library Presents: Beyond the Bookcase Skylar & Bones – Funny Stories for Kids! WINNER: Wow in the World Wondery, Tinkercast Best Spanish language narrative podcast – fiction or nonfiction ¡No Vengan! Greal: El Secreto de las Ocho Llaves Hechos Reales WINNER: HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador, Sonoro No quieren que sepas Pantallas & Mentiras [Screens & Lies] Pétrea Best sports podcast 30 for 30 Podcasts WINNER: Broomgate: A Curling Scandal, Kelly&Kelly, CBC Podcasts, USG Audio, and Pacific Electric Good Game with Sarah Spain Pablo Torre Finds Out Shadowball: The Rise of the Black Athlete The Raven The Rich Eisen Show Best comedy podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend Hot White Heist 2 WINNER: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, iHeartPodcasts, Big Money Player Scam Goddess SmartLess We’re Here to Help Who Replaced Avril Lavigne? Joanne McNally Investigates Best indie podcast Sightings The Insurgence: Sheriffs The Man Who Calculated Death The Nightingale of Iran The People’s Recorder The TMI Project Story Hour WINNER: What Happened in Skinner, Mazama Entertainment Best indie podcast host or hosts WINNER: Dallas Taylor – Twenty Thousand Hertz, Defacto Sound Deja Perkins and Purbita Saha – Bring Birds Back Jill Jonassen – The Cost of Extremism Kate McCoy and Kevin Corbett – Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown Lisa Phillips – From Now On Lisa Woolfork – STITCH PLEASE Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson – 80s TV Ladies Best interview podcast American Masters: Creative Spark Apple News in Conversation Overlooked: Women’s Health Can’t Wait WINNER: Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, Headgum The Assignment with Audie Cornish The Integrated Schools Podcast Tomorrow’s Cure Best performance in audio fiction Bowen Yang, Cynthia Nixon, Shannon Woodward, Jane Lynch, Jesse James Keitel, Sarah Steele, Ian McKellen, Raul Esparza, Sara Ramírez, Joel Kim Booster, Bianca Del Rio, Cheyenne Jackson, Abbi Jacobson, Stephanie Beatriz, Katya Zamolodchikova, Trixie Mattel, Yvie Oddly, Jane Krakowski, Sandra Oh, and Tony Kushner – Hot White Heist 2 WINNER: Caitlin Stasey, Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts, David Yow, Caroline Morahan, Guinevere Turner, Elizabeth Halpern, Travis Harmon, Brad Griffith, James Bacon, Jameson Cush, Jonathan Shockley, Ayla Glass and Chris Goodwin – The Skies Are Watching, Goldhawk Productions Fredi Bernstein, Cody Wilkins and Dana Domenick – The Box Mikki Hernandez, Toby Meuli, Geri-Nikol Love, Rachel Kylian – Ominous Thrill Ruth Righi – Winnie Taylor’s 4th & Inches Sanaa Lathan – The Justice Tisha Campbell – Snoriezzz

Wolfgang Flür explained that the collaboration began after an individual pretending to be former Daft Punk member Thomas Bangalter made contact via Facebook.

The world of electronic music is currently coming to terms with news of an international ruse which has seen former Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür reportedly tricked into a false collaboration with Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter. Flür, who rose to fame as part of Kraftwerk between 1973 and 1987, issued his third solo album, Times, on Friday (March 28). Early reports of the record indicated the effort was a star-studded affair, featuring collaborations with the likes of Yello’s Boris Blank, New Order’s Peter Hook, and more. One of the most notable collaborations was with Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter, who was to be credited on the record under the name Thomas Vangarde. According to a recent interview with Flür, the apparent collaboration began innocently enough when Bangalter got in touch with the veteran musician via social media to request a signed copy of Flür’s 2022 album, Magazine 1. “He said, ‘It’s so wonderful. Can I have a signed album? I collect albums but it must be signed personally from you. We love you guys. Without Kraftwerk we would not find our own robot style, being on stage with the helmets, you know. And I love you Wolfgang. And please, can you send me [an album]?’” After the signed record landed at Bangalter’s house, Flür explained that he suggested the two work together on a track. Following some technical alterations to ensure Bangalter’s contributions fit the key of the initial musical ideas, his work was combined with Hook’s bass line, and both Flür and musical partner Peter Duggal completed the track. The final record actually features two songs credited to Bangalter/Vangarde; “Über_All” and “Monday to the Moon.” However, following the release of Flür’s Times album, Daft Punk archivist Luke Perez took to their blog to confirm the collaboration was in fact a hoax, outlining the chronology of events that led up to the release of the final product. According to research conducted by Perez, Flür had spoken about being contacted by Bangalter via Facebook back in 2023, admitting he was unaware of the Daft Punk member or his influence at the time. Though initially suspicious of the news, given the reclusive social media presence of Daft Punk and its members, Perez further noted that something seemed amiss when Thomas Vangarde was credited on the record instead of Bangalter. Further compounding the mystery was the fact that Bangalter’s father had reportedly used the surname as a moniker during his own musical past, providing a reasonable explanation for the different name. Ultimately, Perez concluded by mentioning that an individual in close contact with Daft Punk’s management had confirmed that Bangalter was not behind the collaboration with Flür, and that the former Kraftwerk musician had been duped by an as-yet-unknown individual on social media. “I’m assuming the fake Bangalter must have convinced Flür’s camp that he was now going by Thomas Vangarde in some sort of effort to cover their tracks,” Perez concluded in their post. “Bizarrely, it seems no one in the real Thomas Bangalter’s sphere found out about this or brought this up to him until after the tracks released despite over two years of this being known about. It’s equally bizarre that at no point did Cherry Red Records (or any other involved party) question or debunk this bold claim that Thomas Bangalter was involved.” Daft Punk officially announced their split in 2021, having not released new music since their fourth and final studio album, 2013’s Random Access Memories. The record was their first to top the Billboard 200, and earned the group five Grammys, including album of the year and best dance/electronic album, while lead single “Get Lucky” took out record of the year and best pop duo/group performance. Since their dissolution, Bangalter has been active musically, curating scores for ballet, film, and other art projects, while fellow Daft Punk member Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo has remained active in the world of production.

aespa performs “Whiplash” at Billboard Women In Music 2025. 

aespa performs “Whiplash” at Billboard Women In Music 2025.

Doechii accepts the Woman of the Year Award at Billboard Women In Music 2025. Doechii: Hello! Where’s the swamp? Do I have any fans in here? I cannot believe this. It was just two years ago that I stood on this very stage and accepted Billboard’s Rising Star Award. I had literally performed so hard […]

Doechii accepts the Woman of the Year Award at Billboard Women In Music 2025. Doechii: Hello! Where’s the swamp? Do I have any fans in here? I cannot believe this. It was just two years ago that I stood on this very stage and accepted Billboard’s Rising Star Award. I had literally performed so hard that I danced my shoes off, and I had to hop up to this mic. And now, here I am—right back at the mic. That moment really reflects how I’ve approached my entire career: always go full out, always go hard, and always be fab. Okay? Always. So now, as I thank God and my family, I’m standing in a full-circle moment as Billboard’s Woman of the Year. But more importantly, I stand here as a fierce ally. And that word, ally, is a key reason why there is a Billboard Women in Music. At the time of the award show’s launch in 2007, women working in the music business were tired—tired of not getting their fair share of seats at the table, tired of not getting the credit they deserved, or the roses they absolutely earned for their contributions to the industry. Because y’all, stop cutting up! My point is that this event was created out of a necessity. And that word, necessity, is important. It hits me because my mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, was a space that I created out of necessity—a necessity for a place where I could feel seen, where I could feel heard, and where I could connect with other people through shared experiences. Keep watching for more!

Zeidman, who has an official end date no later than Oct. 31, will assist with the leadership transition.

Lee Zeidman, longtime president of Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and LA Live, announced his retirement on Friday (March 28). “After 45 years in the industry, opening numerous venues and hosting approximately 6,500 events, I have decided I’m no longer interested in working full time and will move on to write the next chapter in the book of Lee,” Zeidman tells Billboard. “I’m looking forward to doing whatever I want, whenever I want, wherever I want and however I want.” Related Crypto.com Arena Renovation Unveiled: Outdoor Terrace, VIP Tours & a… 10/25/2024 Zeidman says he has agreed to assist with the leadership transition with an official end date no later than Oct. 31, 2025. The building’s ownership group, AEG, has engaged an executive recruitment team to find Zeidman’s replacement and is splitting the job into multiple positions. Zeidman is a graduate of Cal State Northridge and got his big break working at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles. When the Lakers and Kings decided to move to Downtown Los Angeles, Zeidman was the first employee hired at their new home, Staples Center, and he helped manage the construction of L.A. Live, one of North America’s first entertainment districts. In 2020, Zeidman was honored with the Association of Luxury Suite Directors’ 2020 Visionary Award. Under his management, Staples Center, later renamed Crypto.com Arena, hosted nine NBA championships, three Stanley Cup Finals and five WNBA Finals. The arena has also hosted a multitude of sold-out concerts, awards shows and high-profile events, including the Grammys and funerals for Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle. Zeidman says he has no immediate plans in his retirement but would like to teach and serve on the board of different non-profit groups or associations. “I’m most looking forward to doing nothing,” Zeidman says. “Iv’e done this for 45 years, I’ve worked for some incredible leaders and feel incredibly lucky to have had this career.”

DJ Miss Milan & Jayda Love present Doechii with the Woman of the Year Award at Billboard’s Women in Music. DJ Miss Milan & Jayda Love: What’s up ladies? I am DJ Miss Milan and I’m Jayda Love. And we are so thrilled to be here tonight to honor our girl, Doechii. Two years ago […]

DJ Miss Milan & Jayda Love present Doechii with the Woman of the Year Award at Billboard’s Women in Music. DJ Miss Milan & Jayda Love: What’s up ladies? I am DJ Miss Milan and I’m Jayda Love. And we are so thrilled to be here tonight to honor our girl, Doechii. Two years ago on this very stage, Doechii was honored with the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award. And that was just the beginning. We’re only three months into 2025, and she already earned five more Hot 100 hits. And let’s not forget about the Grammy Award for best rap album, Alligator Bites Never Heal. It’s no surprise that everyone from SZA to Janelle Monáe to tonight’s Global Force honoree Jennie has collabed with her. She brings something truly special to the mix. As her longtime engineer and collaborator I get to watch Doechii take on all her creative ideas, break them down, build them back up to make them truly hers. We do. She’s a collaborator in every sense of the word, whether it’s music, visuals, styling, performances. She’s there alongside her team as a leader and as a decision maker. That’s right. Working together on the Grammy Award winning Alligator Bites Never Heal mixtape with Doechii and the rest of the team has been a phenomenal experience. It’s been an incredible ride as Doechii and myself have literally performed damn near all around the world. Okay, we got a lot more to go though. She brings out the amazing sense of honest sisterhood in everyone she works with, encouraging us all to stand out in our own ways. Although she stands dominating every scene and every stage she’s on, let’s take a look at our favorite Swamp Princess.