‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Philadelphia,’ ‘The Wrecking Crew!’ & More Added to National Film Registry: Full List

The Library of Congress announced their newest selections for the National Film Registry on Jan. 29, 2026. Here’s a complete list.

The Isley Brothers Reflect on Beyoncé, Jimi Hendrix and Their Path to the Walk of Fame

In 1963, the Isleys hired a new guitarist from Seattle, an Army vet named Jimi Hendrix. They bought him his first Fender ...

Diane Warren, Lady Gaga, Sting, Elton John & More Songwriters Who Landed Oscar Nods for Songs From Documentaries: Full List

Here is a full list of songs from documentaries that have received Oscar nominations for best original song. Diane Warren, Sting, Elton John and more.

Francis Buchholz Dies: The Scorpions’ Longtime Bassist Who Played On Band’s Biggest Hits Was 71

Francis Buchholz, bassist for The Scorpions for nearly two decades during the German hard rock band's most successful era, ...
LAist

An anti-smoking billboard is an LA New Year’s mainstay. What do its sponsors think?

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. It’s been a beloved Los Angeles ...
WTSP

Billboard campaign urging troops to disobey orders from Trump administration launches in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — If you’ve driven down Gandy Blvd. or even the Selmon Expressway over the course of the last week or so, you may have wondered about a new billboard targeting the troops. It’s not a ...
New York Post

Inflammatory Times Square billboard proclaiming ‘Jesus is Palestinian’ slammed by holiday tourists: ‘A divisive message’

A billboard that popped up in Times Square proclaiming “Jesus is Palestinian” was slammed by onlookers as an inflammatory and divisive prop that does nothing more than “stir the pot” at Christmas. The ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Who's behind billboard calling for Zac Taylor to be fired? What we know

Bengals fans aren't happy, and some are even forking over their own money to have their voices heard. A new billboard near Interstate 75 calls for the Bengals to fire head coach Zac Taylor and ...
Rolling Stone

Hip-Hop Has Slid on the Charts. YouTube’s Exit Will Only Make it Worse. Is That a Bad Thing?

YouTube’s move to stop sharing streaming data for Billboard’s music charts could change how we think about metrics Billboard’s latest change, and YouTube’s subsequent action, point to a more ...
The Hollywood Reporter

YouTube Will Stop Supplying Data for Billboard Charts, Citing “Outdated Formula” on Ad-Supported Streams

Lyor Cohen, the company's global head of music, argued that Billboard's formula for the charts doesn't put enough weight on ad-supported streams. By Ethan Millman Music Editor YouTube will stop ...
Hypebeast

Billboard Changes Chart Rules to Give Paid Streaming More Power

Billboard will implement new chart rules starting January 17, 2026, giving more weight to on-demand streaming to reflect rising revenue and changing consumer habits Under the new “album consumption ...
Pitchfork

YouTube Ditches the Billboard Charts

Songs streamed on YouTube will no longer count towards the Billboard charts, the platform announced in a blog yesterday (December 17). The change will take effect on January 16, 2026, according to ...