The charges against Manifest come amid a larger crackdown on female artists and oppositional figures in general under Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Music Industry
On Connie Francis, Whose Powerful Voice Reached Far and Wide
Connie Francis was an internationally loved musician who made Billboard Hot 100 history. She was a survivor, advocate and author. And she touched generations of people – myself included.
5 Uplifting Moments from Women at the 2025 Grammys
Music’s biggest night hit several high notes – and these women artists made sure the event was more than just bread and circuses.
After 15 Years, Vanessa Williams Makes Comeback to Music
Williams, 61, recently premiered her new music video for her pop song “Legs (Keep Dancing).”
Taylor Swift Is Now One of the Richest Women in the World, Forbes Reveals
Thanks to her Eras Tour, the pop singer amps up her net worth and joins a short list of self-made billionaire women.
Listen Up: There Were More Women Behind the Biggest Music Hits of 2023
The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which studies women’s representation in music, says last year was a banner one. But there’s still room for growth.
Taylor Swift’s 10 Biggest Power Moves of 2023
From breaking world records to having cities temporarily named after her, the superstar has had a year like no other.
This Singer Just Made History by Rockin’ Her Way to the Top of the Charts
Brenda Lee’s holiday hit, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” was released in 1958. It just topped the Billboard Hot 100 last month.
Lana Del Rey Donates Ticket Proceeds Back to the Cities She Performs In
On the last night of her 10-stop fall tour, the singer is seen sharing her generous plan with the audience in a now-viral video.
Remembering Sinéad O’Connor, Gifted Musician and Strident Activist
Her most iconic moment – a demonstration against a global power, performed on a televised stage – defined her. She had no regrets.
The Compelling, Complex and Wholly Incomparable Tina Turner
The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll was an immense musical talent, a captivating performer – and a thoughtful woman who wouldn’t be defined by adversity.
Karol G Makes Latin Music History With New No. 1 Album
The Colombian-born singer’s new release is now the first album by a woman artist entirely in Spanish to ever top the Billboard 200.
SZA, Billboard’s Woman of the Year, on the Power of ‘Yes’
The chart-topping R&B singer delivered an empowering speech at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
Are We Seeing More Women-Led Acts at Music Festivals? Sort Of
Book More Women tracks representation for women musicians. We’re seeing more get booked – but on smaller stages, and still less frequently than men.
40 Years After ‘Like a Virgin,’ Madonna is Going on Tour Once More
The 64-year-old performer will be hitting the road for a concert tour to mark four decades of superstardom.