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In Light of Oliver Tree’s Fatal Crash, Is It Safe For Musicians to Keep Flying in Helicopters or Small Planes?

By Billboard | Gil Kaufman | 6/18/2026 9:00 AM

The owner of a company that coordinates luxury travel for celebrities tells Billboard that these days, his clients are drilling down on safety details before flying. ... Read full Story

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New York Philharmonic Launches Rebuilt Shelby White & Leon Levy Digital Archives

By NYS Music | Emily Geelall | 6/18/2026 8:49 AM

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Lil Jon Returned to His Memoir Following Son’s Death to Process Grief and Help Others

By Billboard | Gil Kaufman | 6/18/2026 8:45 AM

The rapper's life story, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, is due out on Oct. 20. ... Read full Story

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The Luzerne Chamber Music Festival Returns for Summer 2026

By NYS Music | Emily Geelall | 6/18/2026 7:54 AM

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Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Salt-N-Pepa, Shaboozey to Play Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Special

By Billboard | Gil Kaufman | 6/18/2026 7:35 AM

The NBC broadcast in New York celebrating the nation's 250th Independence Day will also feature sets from Bebe Rexha and Blake Shelton. ... Read full Story

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England Fans Serenade Men’s Team With Epic Oasis Singalong After Thrilling FIFA World Cup Win

By Billboard | Thomas Smith | 6/18/2026 7:00 AM

England kicked off their 2026 campaign with a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia ... Read full Story

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‘A Beautiful Man’: Post Malone Dedicates Toronto Concert to Oliver Tree

By Billboard | Lars Brandle | 6/18/2026 3:47 AM

"I feel like tonight will be, for me, a celebration of the life of an absolutely beautiful, beautiful man," Posty says of the late artist. ... Read full Story

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Tom Dreesen, Comedian Who Toured With Frank Sinatra, Dies at 86

By Billboard | Lars Brandle | 6/18/2026 2:44 AM

For 13 years, Dreesen toured the United States as the opening act for Frank Sinatra, and formed a line-long friendship with Ol' Blue Eyes. ... Read full Story

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Marcello Hernandez Confesses to Rosalía at Madison Square Garden: ‘I Committed a Crime for This Lady’

By Billboard | Sigal Ratner-Arias | 6/18/2026 1:18 AM

The SNL comedian stopped by the Spanish star's confessional on the second night of the LUX Tour in New York City. ... Read full Story

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G Flip’s ‘Bed On Fire’ Tour Will Rage Through North America This Summer

By Billboard | Lars Brandle | 6/18/2026 1:12 AM

G's latest trek gets underway Aug. 4 at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, and will include dates in Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Nashville, and elsewhere. ... Read full Story

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‘We Get Along Just Fine’: The Police’s Stewart Copeland Talks Relationship With Sting, Band Dynamics and Being ‘Fully Retired’ From Music

By Billboard | Lars Brandle | 6/17/2026 11:21 PM

"We get along great as long as we're not trying to make music together," Copeland says of his former bandmate Sting. ... Read full Story

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Alexandria Signs With Warner Music Australia, Warner Records: Exclusive

By Billboard | Lars Brandle | 6/17/2026 11:00 PM

To celebrate her major label deal, Alexandria drops the new track “Justice,” a cinematic pop story told with strings and snares ... Read full Story

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Russell Simmons Must Face Def Jam Exec’s Rape Lawsuit Despite Living in Indonesia, Judge Rules

By Billboard | Rachel Scharf | 6/17/2026 7:26 PM

Persistence seems to be paying off for the anonymous accuser, who refiled her claims in state court after a prior federal lawsuit was dismissed. ... Read full Story

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Vince Staples Addresses Theory That ‘Cry Baby’ Artwork Represents Donald Trump: ‘I See a Lot of Conversation’

By Billboard | Angel Diaz | 6/17/2026 7:19 PM

The Long Beach rapper and actor's latest offering has sparked conversation online about its sound and message. ... Read full Story

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Cuisillos Complete Comeback to No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay With ‘Aunque Me Duela’

By Billboard | Pamela Bustios | 6/17/2026 7:00 PM

“Aunque Me Duela” tops the chart, marking the act’s first leader since 2007. ... Read full Story

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YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER to Show a ‘More Personal Side’ of Himself on 2nd Solo Album

By Billboard | Hannah Dailey | 6/17/2026 6:02 PM

The project will serve as a follow-up to 2025's NO LABELS: PART 01. ... Read full Story

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Apple TV Deal: Here’s How to Save More Than 50% Off a Streaming Subscription

By Billboard | Rudie Obias | 6/17/2026 5:38 PM

Watch Widow's Bay, Severance, Ted Lasso and original music programming for just $5.99 per month (regularly $12.99 per month). ... Read full Story

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Fat Joe Reveals Plans for Star-Studded Hip-Hop Float With Wu-Tang Clan, Mary J. Blige, The LOX & More at New York Knicks Parade

By Billboard | Michael Saponara | 6/17/2026 5:31 PM

Joey Crack also teased appearances from Fabolous, Q-Tip and Ja Rule. ... Read full Story

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Olivia Rodrigo Sensed ‘Spirits’ in Palace of Versailles While Filming ‘Drop Dead’ Video: ‘A Little Creepy’

By Billboard | Hannah Dailey | 6/17/2026 5:25 PM

"If I was a ghost I’d probably want to haunt the halls of Versailles," she conceded. ... Read full Story

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Melissa Etheridge Exemplifies Why CMA Fest Attracts Artists From Beyond Country

By Billboard | Ariel King | 6/17/2026 5:10 PM

In this week's Country Update lead story, the country singer talks about her 30-minute set on the festival's Dr. Pepper Amp Stage. ... Read full Story

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Word of the Day

longueur

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 20, 2026 is:

longueur • \lawn-GUR\ • noun

Longueur refers to a boring part of something (such as a book or play). It is usually used in the plural form.

// Though not without its longueurs, the opera came to life in the last act.

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Examples:

“Game 3 of the World Series was a stone-cold thriller, with peaks of high drama and longueurs of exquisitely tense tedium ...” — Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025

Did you know?

You’ve probably come across long, tedious sections of books, plays, or musical works before, but perhaps you didn’t know there was a word for them. The French borrowing longueur has been doing the job for us since the late 18th century. As in English, French longueurs are tedious passages, with longueur itself literally meaning “length.” An early example of longueur used in an English text is from 18th-century writer Horace Walpole, who wrote in a letter, “Boswell’s book is gossiping; ... but there are woeful longueurs, both about his hero and himself.”

In Light of Oliver Tree’s Fatal Crash, Is It Safe For Musicians to Keep Flying in Helicopters or Small Planes?

New York Philharmonic Launches Rebuilt Shelby White & Leon Levy Digital Archives

Lil Jon Returned to His Memoir Following Son’s Death to Process Grief and Help Others

The Luzerne Chamber Music Festival Returns for Summer 2026

Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Salt-N-Pepa, Shaboozey to Play Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Special

England Fans Serenade Men’s Team With Epic Oasis Singalong After Thrilling FIFA World Cup Win

‘A Beautiful Man’: Post Malone Dedicates Toronto Concert to Oliver Tree

Tom Dreesen, Comedian Who Toured With Frank Sinatra, Dies at 86

Marcello Hernandez Confesses to Rosalía at Madison Square Garden: ‘I Committed a Crime for This Lady’

G Flip’s ‘Bed On Fire’ Tour Will Rage Through North America This Summer

‘We Get Along Just Fine’: The Police’s Stewart Copeland Talks Relationship With Sting, Band Dynamics and Being ‘Fully Retired’ From Music

Alexandria Signs With Warner Music Australia, Warner Records: Exclusive

Russell Simmons Must Face Def Jam Exec’s Rape Lawsuit Despite Living in Indonesia, Judge Rules

Vince Staples Addresses Theory That ‘Cry Baby’ Artwork Represents Donald Trump: ‘I See a Lot of Conversation’

Cuisillos Complete Comeback to No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay With ‘Aunque Me Duela’

YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER to Show a ‘More Personal Side’ of Himself on 2nd Solo Album

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