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Mon Laferte is back in the top 10 on Billboard’s Top Latin Pop Albums chart as Femme Fatale, her 10th studio album, debuts at No. 10 on the chart dated Nov. 8, marking her third top 10 on the ranking.
“One night, I stayed on the terrace of my house, listening to voice notes and reading old texts on my phone,” Mon Laferte tells Billboard. “I finished a bottle of wine, probably smoked a pack of cigarettes, and watched the sunrise. That early morning, I gathered and invented 54 songs. That’s how Femme Fatale began.”
Femme Fatale starts at No. 10 on Top Latin Albums chart with 2,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the week ending Oct. 30, according to Luminate. The album, released Oct. 24 on Sony Music Latin, includes collabs with Conociendo Rusia, Nathy Peluso, Natalia Lafourcade, Silvana Estrada and Tiago IORC.
Of its opening-week total, 1,000 units come from streaming activity, equating to 1.9 million official on-demand streams of the album’s tracks. Another 1,000 units are attributed to traditional album sales, while song sales contribute minimally to the overall sum.
Laferte’s third top 10 on Top Latin Pop Albums follows the No. 9-peaking Norma in 2019. A year earlier, La Trenza earned the Chilean her first entry on any albums ranking. It peaked at No. 4 in May 2018.
Was Laferte surprised to debut in the top 10? “Honestly, not really,” Laferte says. “When I finished Femme Fatale, I realized it was a very personal, even uncomfortable album. To be honest, I didn’t think about the numbers; for me, it was kind of an exorcism. But the fact that it connected with so many people excites me a lot because it means there is an audience ready to look at vulnerability from a different place, without fear or guilt.”
Two weeks prior to Femme Fatale’s drop, Laferte secured her first appearance across multiple Latin songs chart through the Rauw Alejandro collab, “Callejón De Los Secretos.” The song debuted at No. 50 on Hot Latin Songs, plus peaked at Nos. 4 and 9 on Hot Tropical Songs and Tropical Airplay charts, respectively.
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Slipknot’s legal maneuver to take over the slipknot dot com URL has hit a speed bump, as the domain owner has hired a lawyer and declared that it intends to battle the band in court for control of the website.
The metal band initiated a lawsuit last month claiming an anonymous cybersquatter is selling counterfeit merchandise on slipknot.com. The case was brought under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, a 1999 federal law that allows intellectual property owners to seize control of infringing domain names.
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Cybersquatting lawsuits often target anonymous site owners who do not respond to the allegations, leading courts to enter no-show default judgments and transfer the domain names without a fight. Big-name brands like Facebook, Verizon and Nintendo have all won these kinds of default rulings over the years.
Slipknot’s lawyers might have expected a default win in this case, since the identity of slipknot.com’s operator is not known. But the anonymous site owner has hired a lawyer: Jeff Neuman, a Virginia-based attorney who specializes in internet domain policy.
“Claimant is the lawful and long-time registrant of the domain name, having continuously owned and maintained it for approximately 24 years,” wrote Neuman in a Wednesday (Nov. 5) court filing.
Neuman says he was just retained on Wednesday (Nov. 5), after the operating entity Slipknot Online Services Ltd. learned about the lawsuit and the risk of a default judgment. He’s asking a judge to push back deadlines so he can review the case and protect his client’s interests.
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“Claimant expressly reserves all defenses … including but not limited to challenges to jurisdiction, ownership, priority and any alleged bad-faith intent to profit,” Neuman wrote. “Counsel acted promptly to file this motion the same day to preserve claimant’s rights.”
Neuman declined to comment on the matter on Thursday (Nov. 6), telling Billboard that he is “still getting up to speed on everything.” A lawyer for Slipknot also declined to comment.
Slipknot’s lawsuit, filed on Oct. 15 in Virginia federal court, claims slipknot.com hosts pay-for-click advertising that directs users to counterfeit band apparel and other merch. These sponsored links trick unwitting Slipknot fans who are looking online for official band merch, the complaint alleges.
The metal band says the cybersquatting here is intentional. Slipknot has been actively recording and touring since the 1990s, and the lawsuit claims its anonymous adversary registered the slipknot.com domain in 2001, after the band rose to prominence.
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Wack 100 recently had to stand on business after Adin Ross made some questionable comments.
The streamer made it very clear which side he was on during Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar. Appearing on many streams with the 6 God. During a sitdown with West Coast dot connector, Wack 100, the two traded thoughts on Kendrick and Drake. Things went left quickly when Ross accused Kenny of allegedly physically abusing his wife, Whitney Alford.
The streamer was shut down quickly, as Wack points out, he had 0 facts to back up such a wild statement. Wack also put the nail in the conversation when he told Adin, “You’re a white guy, so y’all always think black people did some sh*t.”
Kendrick and his wife reportedly stayed at a hotel in 2014, where the alleged incident took place. After the beef between Drizzy and Kenny died down, a website surfaced featuring a video of an alleged hotel employee breaking down the story. Kendrick later went on The Breakfast Club and denied that anything ever happened between him and his partner.
Wack 100 made it clear from the start of the stream that he is Team Kendrick in this beef. Even though he ties to Cash Money and Birdman (and by extension, Drake), he still stands with his West Coast bredren.
Kendrick and his team have not commented on Adin Ross’s allegations against him.
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A paternity test has confirmed that Cardi B’s boyfriend, Stefon Diggs, is the father of Instagram-celebrity Aileen Lopera’s baby, Charliee Harper Diggs-Lopera.
“The paternity has been confirmed. Mr. Diggs is the father of the child,” Lopera’s attorney, Tamar Arminak, told Page Six. “Now that the child’s paternity has been established and Mr. Diggs has acknowledged his daughter, my client hopes they can work toward being great parents to their child.”
Despite paternity being determined, Lopera’s attorney told Page Six that the case has not been dismissed, and if the two parents can’t work out parental decisions, the case “will move forward if the parties are not able to resolve [their issue] themselves.”
According to Page Six, Lopera, who is an online ambassador for Fashion Nova, launched a paternity suit against the 31-year-old New England Patriots wide receiver in December 2024.
Lopera initially wanted the court to give her both legal and physical custody of the child, with Diggs being allowed visitation rights. She also wanted Diggs to pay for her pregnancy and birth expenses and her attorney fees.
Lopera gave birth to the baby in April 2024, Page Six reports.
A few months after the baby was born, Diggs countered Lopera’s paternity suit by requesting a paternity test, adding that he was “not certain” he was the child’s father. Tf the paternity test proved Diggs to be the father, then the wide receiver wanted joint legal and physical custody. He also requested to split the birth expenses and the lawyer’s fees.
Diggs is currently dating Cardi B, and the couple is expecting their first child.
“I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs,” she revealed in September during an interview with CBS Mornings.
“I’m excited. I’m happy. I feel like I’m in a good space. I feel very strong, I feel very powerful that I’m doing all this work, but I’m doing all this work while I’m creating a baby.”
Cardi, 33, shares three children with her estranged husband, Offset; Kulture, 7, Wave, 4, and Blossom, 1. Diggs has a 9-year-old daughter, Nova, with his ex, Tyler-Marie.
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Following the smash success that the film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc experienced, Jins Eyewear has dropped a collection of Chainsaw Man eyewear that anime fans won’t want to miss out on.
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The eyewear collection includes five frames retailing for $190, all inspired by characters from the ever-popular anime and manga series, including Makima, Aki, Power and Denji. There’s even a Reze model, inspired by the new film and the character, otherwise known as Bomb Girl.
Additionally, each piece comes nestled in an ultra-cute Chainsaw Man-themed case with a starter-cord design, mirroring the one Denji has to pull to activate his powers, along with a cleaning cloth featuring Denji’s beloved sidekick Pochita. If you or a loved one is a fan of anime, especially Chainsaw Man, we’d highly suggest you snag this collection. It makes the perfect gift for the fashionable anime fan in your life, or for yourself.
Worldwide, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc made $141,161,147, with a breakdown of $108,200,000 internationally and $32,961,147 domestic, according to Box Office Mojo. These are impressive numbers, but here at ShopBillboard, we’re all about the music. The anime’s opening theme, titled “Kick Back” by Japanese musician Kenshi Yonezu, peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales. On Billboard Japan‘s Hot 100 charts, the track peaked at No. 1. Yonezu has three top 10 hits on Billboard‘s charts. Yonezu’s track was released digitally back in 2022, along with three physical releases.
Below we’ve highlighted the eyewear collection that you can shop online right now at Jins.com.
JINS X CHAINSAW MAN Chainsaw Man Model
Glasses inspired by Chainsaw Man.
This model is inspired by the Chainsaw Man himself, Denji. The silhouette features a thin, bold bridge design modeled after Denji’s razor-sharp teeth, while the temples are accented with the starter rope motif. The inner temple tips are engraved with chainsaw blades, while the end pieces showcase Chainsaw Man’s distinctive “eyes.” The silhouette, like all the rest, aptly depicts the essence of Denji and his demon form. This is one of the more playful models in the collection, a standout for sure if you’re looking for something more stylistic.
JINS X CHAINSAW MAN Makima Model
Glasses inspired by Chainsaw Man.
Makima is a polarizing character — however, we’re sure these glasses are a hit. The Makima-inspired model comes in black with thick frames and rounded lenses, accompanied by subtle details hinting at the character’s striking yet haunting eyes. These are one of the plainer models in the collection, but one we can see people gravitating toward because of the subtle Makima-inspired design elements.
JINS X CHAINSAW MAN Power Model
Glasses inspired by Chainsaw Man.
These Power-inspired frames are a favorite of ours. The model captures Power’s playful and utterly unserious disposition with nods to the character’s most iconic features, like her horns seen on the bridge design. You also get subtle cracked details, a callback to the mighty hammer she wields. The temple ends feature a charming design of Meowy, Power’s beloved cat, adding a touch of mischief to the look. The horn-esque detailing on the bridge is unlike anything we’ve seen from eyewear before, making it a must-have if you’re looking for more interesting frames. Unlike all of the models in this collection, this style has silver frames instead of black, another reason these Power frames are the most unique of the bunch.
JINS X CHAINSAW MAN Aki Model
Glasses inspired by Chainsaw Man.
Maybe we’re a bit biased, but these Aki frames are pretty epic. This is another plain style, much like the Makima ones, fixed with subtle details that nod to the character. The gray demi pattern evokes smoke from a cigarette, a favorite of Aki’s. Subtle motifs of his sword and the Future Devil, a demon Aki made a contract with, complete the look. The frames are less bulky than the other offerings in this collection. If you’re looking for a subdued silhouette with subtle nods to the anime, then this model should be in your shopping cart.
JINS X CHAINSAW MAN Reze Model
Glasses inspired by Chainsaw Man.
One of the most interesting models in the collection is the Reze model, named after the anime film’s arc centered around Bomb Girl. These are half frames adorned with a delicate flower motif accompanied by a subtle detail at the neckline reflecting Reze’s iconic grenade pin. While Reze is a lesser-known character, this design makes us want to know more. The unique frames are unlike anything we’ve seen before, a stylish offering for those anime fan trend setters.
Chainsaw Man centers around the main character Denji, a young man down on his luck who works as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents. Everything is going surprisingly well until the yakuza betrays him and has him killed.
On the verge of death, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog Pochita made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. The film takes place directly after the events of Chainsaw Man season one in what is called the Reze arc, also known as the Bomb Girl arc. It covers chapters 40 to 52 in the manga.
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After releasing his fifth studio album Deadbeat, Tame Impala is setting sail on a global tour. Already kicking things off in October in New York, Kevin Parker and the gang played most of their new album – and plenty of old favorites to a sold-out crowd at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. In case you missed the show, here are our favorite moments from the inaugural show as well as the setlist.
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For the remaining of Tame’s brief national leg of the tour, he will hit four major cities, including Austin, San Diego, Oakland and Inglewood, Calif. Afterward, Parker will head oversees stopping in Spain, France, Italy, London, Germany and many more before concluding the tour in Dublin on May 13.
Keep reading for a roundup of how to secure last-minute tickets to Tame Impala and how much you can expect to spend.
How to Get Tickets to Tame Impala
Now that the tour is underway, tickets are going faster than usual. Luckily, with a few resell sites, fans can grab affordable tickets and their preferred venue seating with a breeze. Tickets are available on sites such as Seat Geek, StubHub, Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster to browse online now.
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You can find Tame Impala tickets online at Vivid Seats for as low as $194. The ticket site lets you search by price, location and “Super Sellers,” which denotes reputable sellers with the best deals on tickets.
Vivid Seats is great for group tickets: the site has a rewards program that gives you your 11th ticket free (in the form of a credit) after you buy 10 tickets online. And as a bonus, you can use our exclusive promo code BB30 to take $30 off your purchase at VividSeats.com.
One of the lowest prices we’re seeing for Tame Impala tickets is at SeatGeek, which has stubs from $199 and up. Use our discount code BILLBOARD10 to save an additional $10 at checkout.
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For more affordable tickets, Gametime is offering ticket options for as low as $197. Purchasers will receive the Gametime Guarantee, which includes event cancellation protection, a low-price guarantee and one-time ticket delivery. Bonus offer: Get $20 off orders of $150+ when you use the code SAVE20 at checkout.
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Trending on Billboard Dance fans rejoiced this past July when beloved trio Above & Beyond released Bigger Than All of Us, their first entirely electronic studio album in seven years. Released by the group’s longstanding Anjunadeep label, the project came months after the group played a massive set on Coachella’s Outdoor Stage then launched a […]
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A woman who has accused Garth Brooks of sexual assault is refusing to concede defeat in her fight to remain anonymous.
The allegations, which Brooks vehemently denies, were raised by the star’s former hairstylist, identified only as Jane Roe in court filings. But the country star won a ruling in September that she must use her real name as the litigation moves ahead.
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In a notice filed last month, Roe said she would ask a federal appeals court to reverse that ruling, saying that she was “appealing those portions of the order pertaining to her motions to maintain the confidentiality of her name and proceed using a pseudonym.”
A spokesperson for Brooks did not immediately return a request for comment on the case or the new appeal.
The legal battle kicked off last year, when Brooks filed a preemptive lawsuit under the name John Doe, claiming he was facing an “ongoing attempted extortion” by a woman falsely accusing him of sexual assault. Weeks later, Roe filed her own case in Los Angeles, accusing Brooks of assaulting her while she worked for him as a hairstylist.
Brooks has vehemently denied the allegations, saying in a statement that he had been threatened that the woman’s “lies” would be released to the public unless he wrote “a check for many millions of dollars.”
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Since last year, much of the case has been shrouded in mystery because the entire court docket has been kept under seal, an unusual step in any federal lawsuit. The judge overseeing the case took that step after Brooks filed case documents last fall in which he publicly disclosed the accuser’s name.
That disclosure sparked outrage from Roe’s attorney, who vowed to re-hide her name and seek penalties against Brooks: “Out of spite and to punish, he publicly named a rape victim,” said her attorney, Douglas Wigdor. “With no legal justification, Brooks outed her because he thinks the laws don’t apply to him.”
In later court filings, attorneys for Brooks pushed back on that, arguing that the accuser “already agreed to use her name” — citing earlier court filings in which her attorneys argued Brooks must use his.
In September, Judge Henry T. Wingate denied Roe’s motion to remain under the pseudonym, though his reasoning is unclear because the ruling remains under seal, like the rest of the docket. Her team then filed a motion for an interlocutory, or immediate, appeal of that ruling.
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Though the appellate case is underway, the accuser has not yet filed formal arguments. In a statement to Billboard, another of her attorneys, Jeanne M. Christensen, said they could not speak about the specifics of the appeal because of the judge’s sealing orders.
“The Mississippi action filed by Garth Brooks in a desperate effort to preemptively silence our client is currently under seal, and therefore, we cannot comment on the appeal,” said Christensen, a partner at Wigdor’s firm. “We continue to applaud our client’s courage in coming forward with her allegations of sexual assault against Brooks and are confident that he will be held accountable for his actions.”
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One of hip-hop’s greats was just immortalized on Levi’s most iconic silhouettes.
Levi’s latest collection aims at celebrating Nas, the Brooklyn native who took the rap game by storm with Billboard chart-topping hits such as “I’m Gonna Be Alright” and “Hot Boyz.” Nas has 17 Grammy nominations and one win to date, and was ranked as No. 3 on Billboard‘s 10 Best Rappers of All Time list.
The “N.Y. State of Mind” rapper even has his own record label, Mass Appeal Records. It’s safe to say that Nas’ career is one worth celebrating, and it seems Levi’s agrees. The aforementioned Nas collection features three pieces, two tees and one crewneck, all available now on Levi’s website. ShopBillboard is going to be taking you through each piece, talking quality, design and so much more. Shop the collection below.
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Nas Band Tee
A black band tee with Nas on the front.
Nas Band Tee
A white band tee with Nas’ Illmatic on the front.
First up on our list are the two band tees in the collection, both paying homage to two of Nas’ most popular albums, 1994’s Illmatic and 2001’s Stillmatic. Both tees retail for $40 and come in sizes XS to XXL. The Illmatic style is white with the album art in the center, while the Stillmatic tee is black, also with the album art smack dab in the center.
Both designs feature the album names in decorative script on the hem of the sleeves. Both tees also have a relaxed fit with a crewneckline and are made of breathable 100% cotton. The relaxed, boxy fit elevates the tee, giving it a more stylish finish than your regular tee.
These are tees that would look even better with age, getting worn and grungy, as all band tees should be. Both album graphics are very distinctive and memorable, lending the tees visual interest. We’d style both of these shirts with classic Levi’s denim and a coordinating denim jacket overtop. A graphic band tee is a must-have for many because you can just throw it on and it instantly elevates any look.
Nas Crewneck
A Nas gray long sleeve crewneck.
This Nas Crewneck for $50 is the definition of comfort. The long sleeve style comes in a muted gray with Nas’ logo on the front in white and the words “One Life One Love One King” scrawled on the back, lyrics from Nas’ 1996 track “The Message,” yet another hit.
The long sleeve also features a relaxed fit and comes in unisex sizes XS to XXL. This is a must-have piece for us, especially as we get into the colder months. It’s cozy and versatile, given you can style it a many different ways. Great for layering and easy to clean, this one is No. 1 on our list for the holiday season, especially if you’re a die-hard Nas fan.
“Nas represents the authentic spirit of hip-hop culture that has always been intertwined with Levi’s brand,” said vp of collaborations at Levi’s, Leo Gamboa, in a statement. “Featuring crisp tees that celebrate some of his most beloved albums, this collection honors that connection between music, style and cultural expression that defines both Nas and Levi’s.”
Trending on Billboard In the second episode of Billboard and The Players’ Tribune’s video series Switching Stages, Normani and Two-Time Olympian Jordan Chiles take turns stepping into each other’s shoes for the day. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Normani is no stranger to gymnastics, so had the opportunity to perform sophisticated cartwheels and […]
