Lyndsey Havens

Senior Editor at Billboard

Senior Editor @Billboard, Co-Host of Billboard Live @SiriusXMVolume

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Indonesian Girl Group on 'Shoot,' Meaning of Name & 88Rising

3 weeks ago | billboard.com | Lyndsey Havens

Meet 88rising’s New Girl GroupAfter debuting this May with "Shoot," Indonesian act no na is aiming for global success with its R&B-inspired pop hits.
Flying High: How Jam Band Goose Is Bringing The Genre To New Generations

3 weeks ago | billboard.com | Lyndsey Havens

This spring, The Shed, a massive cultural complex on Manhattan’s West Side, hosted “Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy,” an immersive exhibition filled with carnival attractions designed by revered artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Roy Lichtenstein.
Addison Rae’s ‘Addison’ Album: All 12 Tracks Ranked

3 weeks ago | billboard.com | Lyndsey Havens |Josh Glicksman

Addison Rae’s ‘Addison’ Album: All 12 Tracks RankedWith her anticipated self-titled debut album, Addison Rae solidifies her pop star status. Addison Rae at iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2024 at Intuit Dome on December 06, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
We The Band Signs With Avex Music Group

3 weeks ago | billboard.com | Lyndsey Havens

From left: Devon "Stixx" Taylor, Tay James, HARV, Julian Micheal, and O'Neil Palmer of We The Band with Avex Music Group's Brandon Silverstein (second from right). Chad Brady On Thursday (June 5), Avex Music Group announced it has signed Justin Bieber’s longtime backing band and collaborators, We The Band.
Partnering With S10, Japanese Entertainment Giant Avex Is Ready For a Global Takeover

3 weeks ago | billboard.com | Lyndsey Havens

At an invite-only, dimly lit vinyl bar just outside of central Tokyo, a handful of pool cues are framed above the table. Each has a nameplate, but only one name belongs to an American: Brandon Silverstein. The prime placement represents much more than billiards skill — it symbolizes the years of work, and ultimate partnership, between Silverstein’s entertainment company, S10, and the bar’s proprietor, Japanese entertainment giant Avex.
How Did Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Become One of the Year’s Most Extraordinary Breakout Stories?

3 weeks ago | billboard.com | Katie Atkinson |Kyle Denis |Lyndsey Havens |Jason Lipshutz

It’s all been out of the ordinary for Alex Warren since his breakthrough hit started climbing the Billboard Hot 100 in February. Since then, the influencer-turned-singer-songwriter has conquered streaming and sales and gotten closer and closer on radio — to the point that now, he has the No. 1 song in the country.
Vinyl Me, Please Gets Acquired & Saved From Bankruptcy

3 weeks ago | billboard.com | Lyndsey Havens

On Tuesday (June 3), VNYL Inc. announced it has acquired record subscription service Vinyl Me, Please. VMP, which launched in 2013, was facing bankruptcy and liquidation. VNYL will relaunch the brand and service under new ownership and with a new leadership team that includes Nick Alt as CEO and Emily Muhoberac as president. “This isn’t about reinventing Vinyl Me, Please,” said Alt in a statement.
Chappell Roan Sparked a Conversation On Healthcare and This Nonprofit Responded: ‘Now’s the Time’

4 weeks ago | billboard.com | Lyndsey Havens

When Chappell Roan accepted her trophy for best new artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards in February, she asked a question that quickly went viral. The pop star used her speech to advocate for livable wages and health care for recording artists, concluding with the line, “Labels, we got you, but do you got us?” Tatum Allsep, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Music Health Alliance, posted the speech to her Instagram account that night.
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Something Beautiful’ Album: All 13 Tracks Ranked

4 weeks ago | billboard.com | Lyndsey Havens

Miley Cyrus’ ‘Something Beautiful’ Album: All 13 Tracks RankedMiley Cyrus' ninth album is a visual & sonic feast that proves the pop star has made peace with the journey that got her here.
Inside Miley Cyrus’ Private Performance at Chateau Marmont

1 month ago | billboard.com | Lyndsey Havens

“We’ve been in this room a lot,” says Brandi Cyrus to a packed and cozy room inside Los Angeles’ famed Chateau Marmont. Tonight, she’s returned – alongside her mom Tish Cyrus and other family and friends, including actress Anya Taylor-Joy – to celebrate the release of her sister Miley’s forthcoming ninth album, Something Beautiful, out Friday (May 30). Hosted by TikTok for Miley’s superfans, the superstar personally invited those in the room.