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Trending on Billboard Robyn has released her first new single in seven years. Out Wednesday (Nov. 12) via Jamie xx’s Young label, “Dopamine” is a soaring, sparkling and characteristically sophisticated dancefloor anthem. Made with longtime collaborator Klas Åhlund, the track comes with a striking video directed by London-based photographer Marili Andre. Watch and listen below. […]
Brenay Kennard, a popular social media figure who amassed millions of followers, was ordered to pay $1.75 million to the ex-wife of her manager, who was married to the woman before his involvement with Kennard. Known as @lifeofbrenay across her socials, Brenay Kennard was accused of splitting up the marriage of her marriage by the ex-wife, citing criminal conversation and alienation of affection.
Raleigh outlet WRAL reports that Akira Montague, the ex-wife of Brenay Kennard’s current manager, Tim Montague, accused Kennard of seducing her husband and ending their seven-year union. Under North Carolina’s “alienation of affection” law, a spouse has the legal right to sue an individual they believe led to the end of a marriage. Ms. Montague said that the affair caused her mental anguish and took her husband away from their children.
Kennard defiantly fired back at Ms. Montague, saying that the marriage was essentially over and that the ex-wife gave her blessing for them to move forward. It was also rumored online that Kennard was married to another man during the affair.
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Trending on Billboard The Devil Wears Prada is officially back in vogue, with the first teaser for the film’s long-awaited sequel arriving Wednesday (Nov. 12) featuring a perfect song sync from Madonna. In the 50-second clip, viewers are transported back to the fictional Runway magazine office in New York City as the one and only […]
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Toni Cornell is reflecting on the emotional experience of performing at her late father Chris Cornell‘s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (Nov. 8). The grunge icon was enshrined posthumously along with his Soundgarden bandmates — drummer Matt Cameron, bassist Ben Shepherd, guitarist Kim Thayil and founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto — with Toni, 21, performing a moving version of the band’s 1995 single “Fell on Black Days” alongside Heart’s Nancy Wilson.
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“Soundgarden belonged in the Rock Hall from the day they started making their revolutionary music. A huge congratulations to Matt, Kim, Ben, and Hiro, and especially to my dad, who should have been here to share this moment with his bandmates. I know how proud he is,” Toni wrote in a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday (Nov. 11). “Thank you to the legendary @nancywilson for honoring him beside me, and to Brandi [Carlile] and Taylor [Momsen] for continuously sharing his music and keeping his spirit alive. And to the fans, who are the reason this music still breathes.”
Toni said that performing the churning single from the band’s fourth studio album, Superunknown, was “one of the greatest honors of my life, and one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. My dad’s absence is always felt, but singing his songs always makes me feel closer to him. I’m so grateful I got to share this moment for him, and with him, in some way.”
The young singer who released her debut single, “Far Away Places,” in 2019, included a number of pictures from Saturday’s induction performance, as well as a snap of the first time she ever saw her dad’s band perform live in which she is holding up an iPad while watching from the wings. The photo roll also included a snap with her brother, Christopher Cornell and an image of the siblings greeting their dad onstage as children.
“I was six years old when Soundgarden reunited. My brother and I were lucky to see small pieces of that moment unfold, not realizing we were witnessing something historic,” she wrote of seeing the legendary grunge band come back together in 2010 following their split in 1997. “I’ll never forget walking into Soundgarden’s reunion show with my brother, my American Girl doll in tow, and seeing my dad step onstage again with Soundgarden after more than a decade. I might have been too young to understand the magnitude of this moment, but I still knew I was witnessing something extraordinary. I will forever be grateful for those years, eventually spending time in Seattle and experiencing the greatness of the Pacific Northwest that inspired my dad and his bandmates so immensely.”
Toni said those critical moments watching her dad shaped her, while being on the road for years with the band also molded her as an artist and person outside her public persona as “Chris’s daughter.” She said people would often tell her that Cornell and Soundgarden’s music had saved them, and watching the band’s legacy get honored by the Rock Hall made her realize how true that was.
“Daddy, you are beloved and your music will forever change people’s lives. Long live Soundgarden,” she wrote.
The emotional post got a thumbs up from Pretty Reckless singer Momsen, who earlier in the night took the stage fronting Soundgarden at the induction ceremony to perform a searing version of Soundgarden’s “Rusty Cage.” “So beautiful Toni,” Momsen wrote in the comments.
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Trending on Billboard Cardi B said it was “time to make the club fun again” and she delivered on her promise while teaming up with Jeezy for another “ErrTime” remix on Wednesday (Nov. 12). Explore See latest videos, charts and news The thumping remix arrived packaged as part of Cardi’s Am I the Drama? (The […]
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There’s a reason Little Monsters call Lady Gaga “mother.” At a recent show on her Mayhem Ball tour, the superstar stopped mid-song and paused her performance for several minutes to help care for a fan in need of medical attention and water.
In a video shared to X pegging the moment to Gaga’s Tuesday (Nov. 11) concert in Antwerp, Belgium, the hitmaker sits at her piano while belting out a stripped-back version of “The Edge of Glory.” After hearing fans in the crowd cry for help, however, she immediately called for a time-out.
“Stop, stop, stop. Is everyone OK?” she says in the clip, instructing the crowd to keep quiet while directing crew members to get water. “Just wait one second everyone. If everyone could wait patiently, just so we can make sure they’re OK.”
“Let’s get her backstage and take care of her backstage,” Gaga continues in reference to the fan in need, causing a few surprised murmurs from others in the audience. “If everyone could just stay quiet for a moment please, thank you.”
As the struggling concertgoer was shepherded away, the 14-time Grammy winner called after her, “I hope you feel better.”
Promptly jumping back into her performance of “Edge of Glory” on piano, Gaga added between lyrics, “There’s a lot that’s more important than show business.”
The Antwerp concert comes toward the end of Mother Monster’s run of European shows on her Mayhem Ball trek. After a handful of performances in France, she’ll close out 2025 with an Australian leg.
Next year, Gaga will take the tour through Japan before doing one last victory lap through the United States and Canada in February, March and April.
The show follows on the heels of the Grammys unveiling its list of 2026 nominees, on which Gaga’s name appears quite a bit. The icon picked up a total of seven nods, coming second only to Kendrick Lamar, who scored nine. Among them are song and record of the year for “Abracadabra,” while her Billboard 200-topping album Mayhem is up for album of the year.
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Jelenny Tejada has quickly become one of the most-talked-about women in hip-hop circles after being revealed as Kevin Gates’ new girlfriend. The 26-year-old Dominican-American model, influencer, and former Marine has a story that’s just as intriguing as the man she’s dating. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and raised in the U.S., Jelenny Tejada joined the United States Marine Corps in 2018 and later studied communications at San Diego Miramar College. After leaving the military, she transitioned into modeling and content creation, building a social media following by sharing her fitness routines, fashion looks, and lifestyle photos. Her combination of discipline, beauty, and charisma helped her stand out online long before her name became linked to Gates.
Still, it wasn’t until her relationship with Kevin Gates surfaced that Jelenny truly entered the spotlight. The pair were first seen together in social media clips earlier this year, with Gates openly showing affection and proudly confirming that they were indeed dating. Fans were quick to point out their 13-year age gap (Gates is 39), but the rapper didn’t hold back in defending their relationship. During a viral Instagram Live, he told critics he was unbothered by outside opinions, reminding people that he’s happy and that’s all that matters. That confidence, mixed with Tejada’s poised demeanor, instantly made them one of the internet’s favorite new talking points.
The public reaction, of course, has been divided. Some fans are rooting for Gates, saying he deserves happiness after a string of tumultuous relationships, while others question how quickly he seems to move on. A lot of attention has also turned toward Jelenny herself, her military past, her career as an influencer, and what it’s like being in the spotlight with someone as unfilitered as Kevin Gates. She has been praised for her independence and ambition, although some critics accuse her of clout-chasing, a label that often follows women who date famous men. Still, Tejada has remained relatively quiet amid the noise, letting her work and personality speak for themselves.
Kevin Gates’ dating history adds another layer to the story. He was married to Dreka Gates, his longtime partner and the mother of his two children, from 2015 until their split earlier this year. The marriage was public and spiritual. Fans saw them as a power couple in hip-hop for nearly a decade. After their separation, Gates shocked many when he briefly married influencer Brittany Renner in April 2025. That marriage lasted just 52 days before ending in divorce. So when Jelenny entered the picture not long after, it was impossible for fans not to notice the pattern and wonder whether this relationship would be different.
For Jelenny Tejada, this new chapter is both an opportunity and a challenge. Dating someone as famous and outspoken as Kevin Gates means every move is magnified. Yet she brings a unique story to the table as a former Marine, model, and influencer with a disciplined edge that contrasts Gates’ wild, unpredictable persona. Whether their relationship lasts or not, Tejada has already carved out her own spotlight and proven she’s more than just “Kevin Gates’ girlfriend.” For now, the two seem happy and unbothered by the outside noise and fans. Love them or hate them, we can’t wait to see what happens next.
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LONDON — Blockbuster tours by the likes of Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Take That and Liam Gallagher contributed a record total of 8 billion pounds ($10.5 billion) to the United Kingdom’s economy in 2024.
The figure is up 5% from the previous year, according to the newly released This Is Music study from UK Music, the umbrella organization encompassing a range of bodies including the BPI and collection society PRS For Music.
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The results are being heralded as a huge success, with 2025 likely to bring a bumper uptick in the trend, thanks in part to headline-dominating stadium tours from the likes of Oasis, Coldplay, and Dua Lipa, plus U.K. arena residencies from pop heavyweights Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter and more.
Published annually, the latest edition of This is Music takes a deep dive into how the U.K. music business fared both at home and on the world stage. It outlines employment stats, international music sales, plus gross revenue through ticket sales, tourism and more in order to paint a full picture of the industry’s contribution to the country’s overall GDP.
A strong appetite for British artists and songs helped push a notable increase in export figures in 2024. Charli XCX’s Brat LP – which saw her enjoy a global breakthrough and scoop eight Grammy nominations – thrived overseas, while Lola Young landed a chart smash in “Messy,” both contributing to a 5% rise to 4.8 billion pounds ($6.3 billion).
Employment also lifted by 2%, with a net total of 4,000 new jobs in the U.K. taking the number of people working in the music industry to 220,000 (full-time equivalent posts), reports UK Music. The breakdown of that figure, however, shows that a significant portion of these people are vulnerable to the cost of living. 43% of respondents earned less than 14,000 pounds ($18,400) from music, forcing them to turn to other jobs in order to make a stable income.
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Elsewhere, U.K. artist royalties surpassed a billion for the first time, with PRS for Music paying out a record 1.02 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) to its members – an 8.1% increase on last year.
“The UK music industry remains one of our greatest international success stories,” said the foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper MP, in a statement. “Every year, we see more new artists from Britain becoming global stars, and our existing world-famous musicians reaching new heights, all of them adding to the incredible heritage of creativity, talent and genius that has defined UK music throughout our history.”
Despite these fiscal wins, however, the report warned that the U.K. music industry still faces a number of tough challenges. There are potential risks posed by generative AI on music creation, which could erode employability across the sector, as more sophisticated tools emerge and pose a new rival for listener attention.
Another area where UK Music said urgent action was needed was further government support for the grassroots touring sector. In a survey conducted between March 20 and June 12, 2025, UK Music spoke to 1306 music creators, including songwriters, musicians, DJs and producers, and found that many emerging artists were finding it increasingly difficult to play live at this level, with income from touring not keeping pace with costs.
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95% of these respondents reported decreased earnings as a direct consequence of Brexit, up 8% from 2023, due to increasing touring costs and a subsequent impact on royalties as their music is performed less in Europe. As a result, UK Music called for an agreement between the UK and EU to lift visa and work permit requirements across EU borders.
“The status quo on these two big issues is currently tilted against music’s interests, with new survey data on both AI and EU touring evidencing why we need the balance to swing back in our favour,” said Tom Kiehl, chief executive of UK Music. He also urged the government to take “urgent action” in the key areas addressed in a bid to boost growth, exports and jobs in the U.K. music industry.
Elsewhere, the rate of economic growth in the music industry slowed, with Gross Value Added up by five per cent in 2024. This is lower than the double-digit growth seen over the past few years as the industry recovered from the pandemic.
The report cited ongoing threats to grassroots venues and a lack of big-ticket releases by British artists in 2024 as contributing factors to this figure.
“In recent years UK Music has reported that the music industry has enjoyed double-digit annual growth. That growth has now halved indicates a levelling off of the immediate post-pandemic boost that we experienced, as well as other underlying issues set out in this report,” said Kiehl.
He went on to describe how he remains hopeful that the U.K. music industry can overcome the challenges it faces during this “pivotal moment.” He added: “Let’s come together to make sure we realise our full potential.”
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Rapper Adamn Killa (born Adam Kelly) was briefly detained after attempting his viral “ohh, arrest me, daddy” prank on Chicago police officers earlier this week.
Killa hopped in front of cops and hit his signature line in Downtown Chicago on Monday afternoon (Nov. 10) and according to the Chicago Sun-Times, he was handcuffed and detained in the back of a police car for about 20 minutes for allegedly interrupting a traffic stop.
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“I got out and I went and made more ‘Arrest me, daddy’ videos right after,” the Chicago native told the Sun-Times.
Killa, who’s managed by Chance The Rapper’s brother, Taylor Bennett, didn’t waste any time capitalizing on the moment by posting footage of his encounter with law enforcement on Instagram for his 781,000 followers to see. Soundtracked by his own track “Fall On,” the clip features him being handcuffed by police and placed in the back of a paddy wagon. Fortunately for Killa, he was released a short time later.
It’s far from the first time Killa has attempted to troll police officers across Chicago with his viral “arrest me, daddy” prank and signature taunting dance.
The 29-year-old has also used his prank as a form of protesting the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign while trolling officers and ICE agents around Chicago.
“How they be covering their face and s—t, I feel like in the future, they gonna look at them like how they looked at, like the Nazi soldiers,” he said to the Sun-Times. “Because they know what they be doing wrong. That’s why they cover their face and they be covering their badges and stuff.”
Killa continued: “I feel like rap was always speaking your mind against s–t you didn’t like,” he said. “I feel like that’s how hip-hop kind of started, but I know I’m like the new type of rap, but it’s still the same thing. I feel like you should speak about things, your opinions. You should voice your opinions. It’s a way to get your opinion out.”
On the music side, Killa released his “Arrest Me Daddy” track on Nov. 7, just a few days before his run-in with police on Monday.
Watch footage of Adamn Killa’s detainment below.
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Kehlani gets quizzed by her 6-year-old daughter Adeya on her favorite things, include her favorite TV show, her favorite singer and what her favorite song of Kehlani’s is!
Adeya:
Hey, I’m Adeya, and I’m testing my mom about my favorite things. What’s my favorite color?
Kehlani:
Well, girl, see, it changes every three business days, but last week it was pink and now it’s black. Did I get it right? Okay. Yeah!
Adeya:
What’s my favorite animal?
Kehlani:
A tiger. Uh-huh. But then last week, it was an African bullfrog, an axolotl, and hippos. Oh, manatees.
Adeya:
That is actually my second favorite.
Kehlani:
Okay. Yeah, manatees. Got it locked in.
Adeya:
What’s my favorite hobby?
Kehlani:
Swimming. Yeah?
Adeya:
What’s my favorite song of yours?
Kehlani:
“CRZY,” and it’s your babysitter’s fault. Is that your favorite? Girl, it’s okay. We’re raising them with taste.
Adeya:
What’s my favorite thing that we do together?
Kehlani:
Is it cuddling? Ah. Good.
Adeya:
Who’s my favorite singer?
Kehlani:
Um, it’s either Shawn Mendes or Ariana Grande.
Adeya:
Shawn Mendes.
Kehlani:
All right. Okay. I got Shawn Mendes to send her a happy birthday—she lost her mind. “You know Shawn Mendes?”
Adeya:
Who’s my favorite Disney character?
Kehlani:
Elsa. Okay. Whoo.
Adeya:
What’s my favorite book?
Kehlani:
‘Where’s My Butt?’ I was gonna say ‘Dragons Love Tacos,’ but you know.
Adeya:
What’s my favorite TV show?
Kehlani:
‘KPop Demon Hunters’?
Adeya:
That’s a movie.
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