Billboard biz

13 Things to Know About the Charts This Week: Remembering Aretha Franklin's Record-Setting Achievements & More

August 18, 2018 9:00 AM EDT

Travis Scott rules the charts this week, as the rapper's latest album Astroworld opens at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the second-largest weekly unit total of 2018, sparking his rise to No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 for the first time.

Billboard 200 Chart Moves: 'Hamilton' Cast Album Hits 150 Weeks on Chart

August 17, 2018 8:23 PM EDT

On the latest Billboard 200 albums chart, the original Broadway cast recording of "Hamilton: An American Musical" spends its 150th week on the list, Bazzi's "Cosmic" climbs, the Now That's What I Call Music series collects its 82nd top 20 album, and Iggy Azalea's "Survive the Summer" debuts.

Chart Alert

BTS Lead Social 50 Chart Following 'Love Yourself: Answer' Comeback Trailer

August 17, 2018 3:06 PM EDT

The boy band has now led the chart for 87 weeks.

TV / Film

Maluma To Perform at 2018 VMAs

August 17, 2018 2:59 PM EDT

The Latin star announced that he will be performing at 2018 VMAs on Monday, Aug. 20 with an excited post on social media saying “dreams come true.”

Chart Alert

Travis Scott Lands Entire 'ASTROWORLD' Album on Streaming Songs Chart

August 17, 2018 2:48 PM EDT

The album is led by “Sicko Mode,” which debuts at No. 2.

News

Rewinding the Charts: In 1986, Run-D.M.C. Raised 'Hell' & Hip-Hop's Profile

August 17, 2018 2:40 PM EDT

The trio's third album became the first rap LP to crack the top 10 of the Billboard 200 & the first certified platinum by the RIAA.

Executive Turntable

Record Labels

Executive Turntable: Moves at Columbia, Sony/ATV, Nettwerk Records & More

August 17, 2018 2:39 PM EDT

A list of moves and shakes across the music business, including at…

DJ Khaled, Chance The Rapper, Justin Bieber & Quavo

DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Quavo and Chance The Rapper's 'No Brainer' Hits Top 10 On Rhythmic Songs Chart

August 17, 2018 2:05 PM EDT

DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Qauvo and Chance the Rapper's “No Brainer" hits the top 10 of Rhythmic Songs thanks to a 30 percent surge in plays in the week ending Aug. 12.

Touring

Danny Clinch's Sea. Hear. Now. Festival Hits Ashbury Park Next Month With Jack Johnson, Ben Harper

August 17, 2018 1:53 PM EDT

Produced by legendary photographer Danny Clinch and C3 Presents, Sea. Hear. Now. festival is slated to take over Asbury Park next month in September. The debut festival will feature headlining performances from Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Jack Joh

George Ezra Bounces Back to U.K. Singles Summit With 'Shotgun'

August 17, 2018 1:29 PM EDT

George Ezra achieves the rare feat of returning to the U.K. singles summit after five weeks at No. 2 with “Shotgun” (Columbia/Sony). The Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again soundtrack (Polydor/Universal) leads the album chart for a fourth week.

Record Labels

Makin' Tracks: Dan + Shay's Stark Treatment Of 'Speechless' Speaks Volumes

August 17, 2018 12:55 PM EDT

When Dan + Shay flew to Des Moines, Iowa, for a June 23 appearance at the Big Country Bash in St. Charles, the duo was overwhelmed by the reception. The Middle America fans practically shouted the words to "Tequila," which ended up peaking at No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart dated July 7.

Digital and Mobile

Earning More From Music Than His Finance Job, Shoffy Releases 'Direction' With Maroon 5's Sam Farrar: Q&A

August 17, 2018 12:02 PM EDT

In 2016, Alex Shofler made a brave move from working as a financial analyst in Beverly Hills to being a full-time musician. But he didn't take a pay cut.

Touring

BTS, DPR and More U.S. Tours We're Excited For in 2018

August 17, 2018 11:57 AM EDT

Here is a list of seven Korean acts who will be visiting their fans in the States on tour this year.

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