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1. Jessica Simpson, Salt-N-Pepa, Jelly Roll & More to Perform on ‘American Idol’ Finale

   Brandon Lake, Goo Goo Dolls, Good Charlotte, Jennifer Holliday, Josh Groban, Kirk Franklin, Myles Smith, Patti LaBelle & all three Idol judges will also perform.

2. Gerry Wood, Former Billboard Editor-in-Chief and Longtime Country Music Journalist, Dies at 87

   His two tours of duty at Billboard were among the highlights of a long and varied career covering country music.

3. SoundCloud Says Users’ Music Isn’t Being Used for AI Training Following Backlash

   One user noticed the terms of service changed to allow music to "inform, train develop or serve as input" for AI, but a SoundCloud spokesperson says no such usage has yet occurred.

4. D4vd & ZHU Entertain Fans & Competitors at Fortnite Pro-Am Tournament & Billboard After Party: See Photos

   Top Fortnite players & content creators competed in L.A., where D4vd provided commentary, and ZHU performed at Fortnite and Billboard's afterparty.

5. Latto Announces New Single ‘Somebody’

   "Somebody" will mark Latto's first solo single release of 2025.

6. Sean Penn Reacts (30 Years Later) to Madonna Calling Him the Love of Her Life

   "She's been a good friend for a lot of years," the actor said of his famous ex-wife.

7. aespa, NCT 127 & More Added to 2025 KCON LA Lineup

   KCON LA will take place Aug. 1-3 at the downtown L.A. venue.

8. Fuerza Regida Makes Waves Across Billboard Charts With ‘111XPANTIA’ Album

   The set debuts at No. 1 on Top Regional Mexican Albums & No. 2 on Top Latin Albums, plus the group boasts 15 titles on Hot Latin Songs.

9. Here’s How Kendrick Lamar & Baby Keem Helped Inspire ‘Thunderbolts’

   Jake Schreier directed multiple videos with both rappers & their work influenced the director's vision for the Marvel blockbuster.

10. Lizzo Fires Back at Critics Who Say She’s ‘Skinny Now’: ‘Baby, I’m Big’

    The singer said she reached her "weight release goal" in January.