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Gloria Trevi & Maria Becerra Dazzle With Daring ‘Borracha’ Performance at 2024 Latin Music Awards

Gloria Trevi and Maria Becerra unleashed a captivating showcase of female empowerment and a good dose of debauchery with their performance of “Borracha” at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Sunday (Oct. 20). The potent single — a meld of regional Mexican music, pop and subtle trap beats — highlighted both artists’ unique strengths and complementary styles.

The performance opened dramatically as Trevi and Becerra stormed the stage exuding confidence and charisma, reminiscent of ABBA’s disco-era flamboyance but with a modern twist. Trevi wore a striking magenta jumpsuit paired with deep purple pantyhose, while Becerra dazzled in a neon yellow dress, showcasing their daring fashion senses and setting the tone for a vibrant performance.

Surrounded by six male dancers donned in samurai-styled gear, the duo displayed an electrifying presence. The choreography was a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary moves that echoed with the strong beat of “Borracha,” a track that resonates with themes of heartbreak and self-discovery.

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The chorus, “Voy a gritar, a llorar y jurar que no soy tu mujer” (I will scream, cry, and swear that I am not your woman), served as a powerful anthem for the night, reverberating through the cheers of the audience. La Trevi’s legendary status paired with Becerra’s fresh energy brought an unforgettable vibrancy to the show.

Produced by Telemundo in collaboration with American Country Broadcast Inc., the awards can be seen on Telemundo, the Telemundo app, streaming service Peacock and in Latin America and the Caribbean through Telemundo Internacional.

For more updates on performances, special awards and behind-the-scenes action from the night, check out Billboard.com

Yandel Electrifies at 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards With Hits From New Album ‘ELYTE’

Yandel invigorated the audience at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Sunday (Oct. 20) with a dynamic performance of two hit singles from his latest album, ELYTE. Draped in a black leather vest and pants, while sporting dark shades and a bucket hat, the reggaetón renegade exuded rugged charisma.

The performance kicked off with “Afro,” an Afrobeat-infused track that captivated the audience with its vibrant energy. Yandel, accompanied by a troupe of dancers clad in eye-catching metallic silver outfits, brought the song to life with captivating choreography and an undeniable stage presence.

The Puerto Rican genre pioneer then delivered “Háblame Claro,” a sultry reggaetón tune, which originally featured Feid and climbed to No. 33 on the Hot Latin Songs chart. While the Colombian star was not present, Yandel’s solo rendition did not disappoint, as he infused the performance with passion and the right mix of intensity and allure.

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“This is a song Tainy [produced] with Los Icons,” Yandel told Billboard on Oct. 10, when his new album dropped. “From the moment I heard it, I felt like it was a hit and that it was going to be a defining track on the album. Everything felt natural, as if the ideas just aligned perfectly. Every time I listen to it, I am transported back to that moment and the vibe that led us to create something that, without a doubt, speaks to both the roots of reggaetón and its evolution.”

The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards will also feature performances from J Balvin, Grupo Niche, Pepe Aguilar, Gloria Trevi, Maria Becerra, Xavi, Chencho Corleone, Prince Royce, Gabito Ballesteros, Proyecto Uno and more.

For more updates on performances, special awards and behind-the-scenes action from the awards night, check out Billboard.com

Here Are the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards Winners: Complete List (Updating)

The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards air Sunday (Oct. 20) on Telemundo, with big performances from superstars including Yandel, Prince Royce with Gabito Ballesteros, and Gloria Trevi with Maria Becerra, to name a few — and special honors for three true icons: Alejandro Sanz, J Balvin and Pepe Aguilar.

Karol G leads the list of finalists with 17 nods in categories including artist of the year, tour of the ytear, Global 200 Latin artist of the year, and top Latin album of the year for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season).

Following the Colombian star are Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma with 15 nods each. Bunny competes, among others, for Artist of the Year, Global 200 Artist of the Year, and Tour of the Year. Pluma, meanwhile, is up for awards like Artist of the Year, Global 200 Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Regional Mexican Album of the Year for Éxodo.

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Feid boasts 11 entries, while regional Mexican acts Fuerza Regida and Junior H have eight each. Other artists with multiple mentions include Xavi (7), Grupo Frontera y Mike Towers (5), Aventura, Gabito Ballesteros, Kali Uchis and Shakira (4), Cris Mj, Eslabon Armado, FloyyMenor, Julión Alvarez y Su Norteño Banda, Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Rauw Alejandro and Young Miko (3), ATL Jacob, Edgar Barrera, Grupo Firme, JOP, Luis Figueroa, Maná, Marshmello, Natanael Cano, Piso 21,  Reik, Venesti and Wisin (2).

The Latin Billboard Music Awards are the only ones that recognize the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music, according to Billboard‘s weekly charts. This year’s awards will be presented in 49 categories spanning major Latin music genres, from Latin pop to tropical and Latin rhythm to regional Mexican. On it’s 31st annual edition, the ceremony was produced by Telemundo and American Country Broadcast Inc.

See the complete list of winners below. (The list will be updated throughout the show.)

OVERALL ARTIST CATEGORIES

Artist of the Year

Bad Bunny

Fuerza Regida

Junior H

Karol G

Peso Pluma

Artist of the Year, New

Gabito Ballesteros

Oscar Maydon

Tito Double P

Xavi – WINNER

Young Miko

Tour of the Year

Aventura

Bad Bunny

Karol G

Luis Miguel

RBD

Crossover Artist of the Year

ATL Jacob

Cardi B

Marshmello

Rema

Tiesto

Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year

Bad Bunny

Feid

Karol G

Peso Pluma

Xavi

SONGS CATEGORIES

Global 200 Latin Song of the Year

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

Feid & ATL Jacob, “Luna”

FloyyMenor & Cris Mj, “Gata Only”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Myke Towers, “Lala”

Hot Latin Song of the Year

Bad Bunny, “Monaco”

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

FloyyMenor & Cris Mj, “Gata Only”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Xavi, “La Diabla”

Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

FloyyMenor & Cris Mj, “Gata Only”

Fuerza Regida & Marshmello, “Harley Quinn”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros & Junior H, “Lady Gaga”

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male

Bad Bunny

Feid

Junior H

Peso Pluma

Xavi

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female

Anitta

Karol G

Kali Uchis

Shakira

Young Miko

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Eslabon Armado

Fuerza Regida – WINNER

Grupo Firme

Grupo Frontera

Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda

Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year

Double P

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Warner Latina

Latin Airplay Song of the Year

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

Karol G, “Mi Ex Tenía Razón”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Myke Towers, “La Falda”

Myke Towers, “Lala”

Latin Airplay Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

Sales Song of the Year

Bad Bunny, “Monaco”

Karol G, “Mi Ex Tenía Razón”

Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Xavi, “La Diabla”

Streaming Song of the Year

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

Calle 24, Chino Pacas & Fuerza Regida, “Qué onda”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros & Junior H, “Lady Gaga”

Xavi, “La Diabla”

ALBUM CATEGORIES

Top Latin Album of the Year

Bad Bunny, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana

Fuerza Regida, Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada

Grupo Frontera, El Comienzo

Junior H, $ad Boyz For Life II

Karol G, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male

Bad Bunny

Feid

Junior H

Peso Pluma

Rauw Alejandro

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female

Becky G

Kali Uchis

Karol G

Shakira

Young Miko

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Aventura

Eslabon Armado

Fuerza Regida

Grupo Frontera

Grupo Marca Registrada

Top Latin Albums Label of the Year

Double P

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

LATIN POP CATEGORIES


Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo

Enrique Iglesias

Kali Uchis

Luis Fonsi

Sebastián Yatra

Shakira

Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Camila

La Oreja De Van Gogh

Maná

Piso 21

Reik

Latin Pop Song of the Year

Danny Ocean, “Amor”

Maná & Eden Muñoz, “Amor Clandestino”

Piso 21 & Wisin, “La Misión”

Reik, “Abril”

Venesti, Nacho & Maffio, “No Es Normal” – WINNERS

Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year

AP Global

Intercope Capitol Label Group

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

Latin Pop Album of the Year

Chayanne, Bailemos Otra Vez

Jay Wheeler, Música Buena Para Días Malos

Kali Uchis, Orquídeas – WINNER

Kany García, García

Shakira, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran

Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year

Columbia

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

TROPICAL CATEGORIES

Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo

Juan Luis Guerra

Luis Figueroa

Marc Anthony

Prince Royce

Romeo Santos

Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Aventura

Gente de Zona

Grupo Niche

La Sonora Dinamita

Monchy & Alexandra

Tropical Song of the Year

Luis Figueroa, “Bandido”

Marc Anthony, “Punta Cana”

Myke Towers, “La Capi”

Prince Royce & Gabito Ballesteros, “Cosas de la Peda”

Víctor Manuelle feat. Frankie Ruiz, “Otra Noche Más”

Tropical Airplay Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Label Group

Magnus

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Warner Latina

Tropical Album of the Year

Aventura, Generation Next

Camilo, Cuatro

Marc Anthony, Muevense

Prince Royce, Llamada Perdida

Tropical Albums Label of the Year

Discos Fuentes

Sony Music Latin

The Orchard

Universal Music Enterprises

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

REGIONAL MEXICAN CATEGORIES

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo

Carin León

Ivan Cornejo

Junior H

Natanael Cano

Peso Pluma

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Eslabon Armado

Fuerza Regida

Grupo Firme

Grupo Frontera

Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda

Regional Mexican Song of the Year

Alejandro Fernández, “Difícil Tu Caso”

Banda MS, “Tu Perfume”

Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, “Dios Bendiga Nuestro Amor”

Banda Los Recoditos, “Vas a Querer Volver”

Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda, “Buscándole a la Suerte”

Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year

Afinarte

Azteca

Grupo Frontera

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Regional Mexican Album of the Year

Fuerza Regida, Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada

Grupo Frontera, El Comienzo

Junior H, $ad Boyz For Life II

Natanael Cano, Nata Montana

Peso Pluma, Éxodo

Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year

Double P Records

Grupo Frontera

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

LATIN RHYTHM CATEGORIES

Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo

Bad Bunny

Feid

Karol G

Myke Towers

Rauw Alejandro

Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Baby Rasta & Gringo

Jowell & Randy

Mambo Kingz

Wisin & Yandel – WINNERS

Zion & Lennox

Latin Rhythm Song of the Year

Aaantonio, “El Hotel”

Daddy Yankee, “Bonita”

Natti Natasha, “Ya No Te Extraño”

Venesti, “Umaye”

Wisin & Mora, “Bien Loco”

Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

Latin Rhythm Album of the Year

Bad Bunny, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana

Feid, Ferxxocalipsis

Karol G, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)

Rauw Alejandro, Playa Saturno

Tainy, Data

Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Neon 16

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

WRITER / PRODUCER / PUBLISHER CATEGORIES

Songwriter of the Year

Alexis Armando Fierro Román

Edgar Barrera

JOP

Peso Pluma

Xavi

Publisher of the Year

Double P Publishing, BMI

Prajin Music Publishing, BMI

Street Mob Publishing, BMI

Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, BMI

Universal Music, Inc., ASCAP

Publishing Corporation of the Year

Downtown Music Publishing

Kobalt Music Group

Sony Music Publishing

Universal Music

Warner Chappell Music

Producer of the Year

Edgar Barrera

Ernesto ‘Neto’ Fernández

JOP

MAG

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Luis Alfonso Kicks Off 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards With Colombian Flair

Música popular colombiana — or “popular Colombian music” — made its debut with a big bang at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music awards with a performance by Luis Alfonso opening the show.

The Colombian star kicked off the awards with a boisterous rendition of his hit “Tequila Con Cerveza,” originally recorded with urban star Blessd, followed by current hit “Chismofilia.” Dressed in leather pants and boots, Luis Alfonso sported his signature cowboy hat and performed backed by both banda and norteño instrumentation.

The Mexican influence is clear in both look and arrangements, but Luis Alfonso’s “popular Colombian” sound was unmistakable in the colloquial lyrics and traditional Colombian vibe.

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Luis Alfonso’s “Chismofilia,” which has become a runaway hit in Colombia and is also rising in the U.S. charts (this week, it’s No. 19 on Billboard’s Latin Pop airplay chart), featured a troupe of country dancers doing the singer’s signature (and irresistible) head bop.  

It was enough to get the audience on its feet and setting the tone for the evening.

Earlier in the week, Luis Alfonso spoke about música popular colombiana at a panel during Latin Music Week that also featured country-mates Paola Jara, Yeison Jiménez and Pipe Bueno.

“It’s an honor to represent my country, Colombia, but also the heritage of popular Colombian music,” said Luis Alfonso in an interview.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards recognize the impact of Latin music on the global scene, being the only awards based directly on the performance of albums, songs and artists on Billboard’s weekly charts. This year, awards will be presented in 49 categories, spanning the genres of Latin pop, tropical, Latin rhythm and regional Mexican.

Finalists, and the eventual winners, reflect performance of new recordings on Billboard’s albums and songs charts for the period covering rankings dated Aug. 19, 2023 through the Sept. 7, 2024, charts. Determinations are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay and touring, tracked by Billboard and its data partner, Luminate.  

Produced by Telemundo in collaboration with American Country Broadcast Inc., the awards can be seen on Telemundo, the Telemundo app, streaming service Peacock and in Latin America and the Caribbean through Telemundo Internacional.

This year, the list of finalists is led by Karol G, who has 17 mentions in key categories such as Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, and Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year. Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma follow closely behind with 15 mentions each. Other notable finalists include Feid, with 11 mentions, and regional Mexican stars Fuerza Regida and Junior H, both with 8 mentions, including Artist of the Year. See the full list of finalists here.

Justin Bieber Joins Don Toliver on Stage for ‘Private Landing’ at Los Angeles Show

Justin Bieber made a surprise stage appearance over the weekend, joining Don Toliver for his performance of “Private Landing” at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.

Toliver welcomed the singer to the stage on Friday (Oct. 18), a moment that was captured and shared in an Instagram Story by Bieber’s wife, Hailey.

Bieber vibed with the crowd for “Private Landing,” the the pair’s 2023 track that also featured Future. Based on fan clips from the show, it seems Bieber was just on stage to hype Toliver, not sing.

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“Private Landing” was released as a single from Toliver’s album Love Sick and peaked on Billboard‘s Rhythmic Airplay chart at No. 8 in 2023.

On Sunday, Bieber surprised fans with something else: photos that appear to be from either a studio or rehearsal space. One photo slideshow shows the singer-songwriter at a keyboard. In another photo set, he has a mic in hand in one image and is singing into a mic in a closeup shot. Both photo posts credit photographer Rory Kramer, who thanked Bieber “for having me into your home these last 4 days” and complimented the “amazing energy” he felt spending time with the singer, and his family and friends.

Are the photos a sign that new music is on the way? Last month, Mk.gee revealed he’s been in studio sessions with Bieber. In an interview with The New York Times, Mk.gee said, “He’s searching. Anything that comes out of his mouth: That’s pop music. You can really do pretty wild stuff behind that, just because it represents something.”

Bieber’s most recent full-length studio album, Justice, was released in 2021 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

He welcomed a baby with Hailey over the summer. The new parents announced the birth of their first child, Jack Blues Bieber, on Instagram on Aug. 23.

Watch Bieber’s appearance at Toliver’s Friday night show below.

CRT FRSH: The Audio Art Of KA AKA Kaseem Ryan & The Enduring Spirit Of Creative Expression

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The news of Brownsville rapper KA’s passing, also known as Kaseem Ryan, continues to shock his fans and collaborators alike. In the days since the news went viral, many in Hip-Hop are trying to make sense of the loss and find time to celebrate KA’s audio art as he intended.

I am not beholden to religious doctrine nor do I invest much time in esoteric possibilities of fate, but something continues to nag me about the death of Kaseem Ryan. I was listening to the Brooklyn rapper’s latest album, The Thief Next To Jesus on the morning of the day that the news of his death was posted on social media.

I was listening to the album to find a song to add to our ongoing CRT FRSH playlist series at Hip-Hop Wired, but also just enjoying hearing the FDNY firefighter presenting ideas of how Christianity is a hallmark of the Black community while continuing to grapple out loud with the religion being used as a tool to keep the enslaved in fear of the masters.

Beyond the dissection of Christianity as a whole, KA also deftly examines how the music and art that the masses consume might have deeper consequences that we’re unwilling to face. Yes, music and its enjoyment is a subjective experience but being inundated with certain messages does permeate the senses far more than anyone would admit.

I was not unfamiliar with Ryan’s work as someone who is an avowed Hip-Hop nerd. These days, the volume at which music is released today doesn’t allow me to know every nook and cranny of the so-called “mainstream” or “underground” scenes, but in the 1990s, it was far easier to keep up.

Also back then, I was an active rapper, most especially the sort that would be in freestyle “ciphers” and battles while also making my meager attempts at recorded material. At my core, I was a fan first and I picked up rhyming as a means to get closer to the music.

Natural Elements, currently comprised of L Swift (now Swigga Da Don), A-Butta, and Mr. Voodoo, featured more members and one of them was KA, who later left the group as he felt he didn’t measure up as a rapper in comparison to his compatriots. The group’s 1994 debut The EP was very much a product of its time and wore its rugged street-born style with pride.

The style of Hip-Hop then, especially on the independent side, was replete with heavy basslines, horn stab samples, en masse choruses, and an emphasis on lyrical superiority over direction or substance. The goal for many toiling outside the label structure was to be the nicest in their respective lanes.

Reinvention is not a new concept in the history of Hip-Hop music. One of our most famous examples of this is the late, great MF DOOM, who began his career as Zev Love X as a member of KMD (Kausing Much Damage). Like DOOM before him, KA found a late 1990s surge of creativity which culminated in the formation of Nightbreed alongside the late Kev, and of the unreleased music one can find online, it was clear that he stepped his game up tremendously.

Time would pass before we would hear Ryan’s gravelly vocals again, and admittedly, I was reconnected to the lyricist by way of GZA’s “Firehouse” track from the Wu-Tang Clan swordsman’s Pro Tools album. As I later learned, GZA, a fellow Brooklynite, discovered Ryan’s debut album, Iron Works, and invited him to a recording session.

It feels trite to say that the rest is history but, it truly was a historic run of critically acclaimed albums that would commence. I treated every KA drop like a spiritual experience and whatever ability as a writer I thought I had was easily dwarfed by the mighty pen of the Iron Works honcho. There have been times when I’ve been listening to an album such as 2016’s Honor Killed The Samurai where I would stop the track or else fall into a heap of emotions.

Everything about KA felt authentic, tangible, personal, vulnerable, and ultimately human. It would be some time before I discovered that his day job was that of saving lives as a firefighter. I dare say Kaseem Ryan saved my life and that of countless others via his selfless flood of self-expression, creativity, and missives that should be studied by anyone who claims to love this culture.

As I’m writing this, the tears are forming at the corners of my eyes but my heart is beating strong knowing that the music KA gave to the world was done in a manner that was befitting of all the outpouring of love we’ve seen on social media in the past week and more.

Talented acts such as Chuck Strangers, billy woods, Open Mike Eagle, Roc Marci, Pink Siifu, and far too many acts to name all had similar stories of their run-ins with Ryan or their connection to his music. And it wasn’t just the lyrics. Just like his collaborator Roc Marciano, KA didn’t need to outsource production as an adept producer himself but his collaborative works with producers Preservation, Aminoss, and Roc Marci matched his sonic ethos perfectly.

KA AKA Kaseem Ryan

I’ve undertaken the impossible task of gathering one song each from KA’s projects over the years along with a feature verse, opening with the aforementioned “Firehouse” as a primer for the uninitiated. I hope that upon hearing the music you’ll do what I urge everyone else to do if they ever talk shop with me. Just dive in, allow yourself to feel every bar, and try to walk upright as KA did despite the wickedness of the world at large.

Rest Powerfully In Peace to Kaseem Ryan.

Photo: Images Obtained From www.brownsvilleka.com

Liam Payne Memorial in London Brings Together Hundreds of Fans Mourning His Death

Hundreds gathered Sunday (Oct. 20) in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this week.

Directioners, as supporters of the massively successful boy band are known, left tributes in London, Glasgow, Paris, Sydney and New York this weekend as they celebrated the life of the 31-year-old who died Wednesday (Oct. 16) after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

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Fans gather at the Peter Pan statue adorned with flowers and balloons during a tribute event in Hyde Park for Liam Payne on Oct. 20, 2024 in London, England.

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In London, they clapped and sang after gathering near a statue of Peter Pan, the fictional boy who never grew up created by J.M. Barrie. The mourners, mostly young women, left heart-shaped balloons, photographs and flowers at the base of the statue, which sits next to a narrow path next to a waterway known as The Long Water.

Mindful of the crowds in the limited space, organizers asked fans to leave their tributes then move away to allow others to approach the statue.

Fans Lauren Anderson and Natasha Bradley, both 23, said they wanted to be with others who shared their grief.

“Your parents, they don’t really understand how much [One Direction] really meant to you growing up,” Bradley said, explaining why she came to the park.

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Tributes are left as fans gather in Hyde Park to hold a memorial event for Liam Payne on Oct. 20, 2024 in London, England.

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The vigils followed those that took place outside the Casa Sur Hotel in the chic Palermo neighborhood of Argentina’s capital immediately after Payne fell from his third-floor hotel room. The four surviving members of One Direction issued a joint statement saying they were “completely devastated” by the death of their bandmate.

In Paris’ Tuileries Gardens, hundreds of fans — many of them crying and carrying flowers — gathered to remember Payne.

They sang songs and consoled each other. Some lit candles. Others brought photos and artwork of Payne, as well as notes, letters and bouquets. About 400 people attended the gathering, overlooking Paris’ historic Place de la Concorde.

Distraught 26-year-old Emilie Houdinet said she’d been a fan of the band since 2011.

“They helped me. They were there throughout my adolescence to age 18. They were a bit like dads to us,” she said. “They were just a boys band but they were very important to us.”

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Fans gather in Hyde Park to hold a memorial event for Liam Payne on Oct. 20, 2024 in London, England.

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One Direction rose to worldwide popularity soon after the band was formed in 2010 from five young singers who auditioned for the X Factor, a British TV talent show. The band broke up in 2016 after producing five albums that sold more than 70 million copies.

Fans Choose Wizkid & Brent Faiyaz’s ‘Piece of My Heart’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music in All-Genre Poll

Wizkid and Brent Faiyaz‘s “Piece of My Heart” has topped this week’s new music poll that features artists in various genres of music.

Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Oct. 18) on Billboard, choosing the pair’s chill R&B bop as their favorite new music release of the past week.

“Piece of My Heart” brought in nearly 85% of the vote on the poll, securing a very notable edge ahead of new releases from Bruno Mars and ROSÉ (“APT.”), Kylie Minogue (Tension II), Morgan Wallen (“Love Somebody”), Gracie Abrams (The Secret of Us (Deluxe)), and others.

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“Piece of My Heart,” which dropped Oct. 18, is the lead single from Wizkid’s upcoming sixth studio album, Morayo. The forthcoming set is scheduled to arrive Nov. 22 through Starboy/Sony Music International/RCA Records.

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The slinky love jam doesn’t shy away from old-school R&B pleasures and allows the Nigerian superstar to showcase his nimble flow. “Nothing can tear us apart/ You’ve got a piece of my heart/ Nothing can tear us apart (Nothing in this world)/ You’ve got a piece of my heart (That belongs to you girl),” Faiyaz sings in the chorus.

Wizkid has only been featured on a couple of collaborations this year, from “MMS” with Asake on his third album, Lungu Boy, to “Work Me Out” with Shenseea on her sophomore release, Never Gets Late Here. The only collaboration Faiyaz was a part of this year was “Should’ve Wore a Bonnet,” with 21 Savage on his third album, American Dream.

Morayo, which is a Yoruba word for “I see joy,” will arrive two years after Wiz dropped his fifth album, More Love, Less Ego. The 2022 set reached No. 59 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on World Albums.

Trailing far behind Wizkid and Faiyaz on this week’s poll is Bruno Mars and ROSÉ’s “APT.,” which brought in 13% of the vote. The BLACKPINK star and Silk Sonic hitmaker’s fresh collaboration finds the duo mixing energetic chants with hooky pop melodies.

See the final results of this week’s poll below. Check out Billboard‘s Friday Music Guide to catch up with more must-hear releases from this week.

Billie Eilish Gives Bowen Yang’s Harry Daniels 10K to Stop Singing in ‘TikTok’ Sketch on ‘SNL’: Watch

Billie Eilish isn’t interested in going viral on TikTok — at least that’s the message she gives in a Saturday Night Live sketch about the social media platform.

During SNL‘s Michael Keaton-hosted episode on Oct. 19, the 22-year-old pop star made a cameo in a nearly four-minute sketch, aptly titled “TikTok,” in which she brushes off influencer Harry Daniels (played by Bowen Yang), who’s made a name for himself by singing to random celebrities on TikTok.

“Excuse me, Miss Eilish, can I sing to you?” Bowen’s Daniels requests as he accosts Eilish in hallway and quickly belts out a tune. Clearly annoyed, the “What Was I Made For?” hitmaker quickly interrupts him with a lucrative request. “Here’s 10 grand, please stop following me,” she says, handing him a wad of cash and scurrying off.

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Daniels has indeed encountered Eilish in real life, as seen in videos on his TikTok account, which boasts 1.6 million followers. During the SNL skit, Bowen’s Daniels also sings to Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris and James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump

The pre-recorded “TikTok” sketch featured a person doomscrolling through their social media tread, encountering clips of a cat dancing to SNL cast member’s Marcello Hernandez viral cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” Chloe Fineman playing Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper and Kenan Thompson portraying a foodie reviewing a Fruity Pebble-covered chicken sandwich from his car.

Elsewhere during the episode, Eilish appeared for the fourth time as musical guest, performing Hit Me Hard and Soft album tracks “Birds of a Feather” and “Wildflower” alongside her brother Finneas. She previously performed on SNL in 2019 and 2023, pulling double-duty in 2021 as host and musical guest. Her appearance with Keaton follows last week’s Ariana Grande-hosted episode, which featured live performances from Stevie Nicks.

Watch SNL‘s “TikTok” sketch below. For those without cable, the broadcast streams on Peacock, which you can sign up for at the link here. Having a Peacock account also gives fans access to previous SNL episodes.

Billie Eilish Appears Among the Clouds With Finneas for ‘Birds of a Feather’ & ‘Wildflower’ on ‘SNL’: Watch

Billie Eilish made a celestial appearance on Saturday Night Live.

The 22-year-old pop star dropped by Studio 8H on Oct. 19 for her fourth time as musical guest on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show, delivering a pair of out-of-this-world live performances from her third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which dropped in May.

For her first performance during the Michael Keaton-hosted episode, Eilish stepped onto the stage promoting her latest album, whose Hit Me Hard and Soft title was printed on the bottom of her shoes and could be seen through the clear floor. Amid a beautiful cloudy blue sky background, the singer-songwriter then delivered her breezy hit “Birds of a Feather,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October. Her brother Finneas gently rocked out on acoustic guitar alongside her before the full band joined in on the cloud-filled set.

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Eilish returned later in the SNL episode for an equally minimalistic performance of “Wildflower,” which found her performing the soulful and gloomy track in nothing but moody dark blue lighting. Finneas was once again by her side, as well as her backing band. “Wildflower,” on which the singer quietly suffers as she comes undone obsessing over her partner’s ex-girlfriend, reached No. 17 on the Hot 100 in June.

The “What Was I Made For?” musician previously performed on SNL in 2019 and 2023, pulling double-duty in 2021 as host and musical guest. Her appearance with Keaton follows last week’s Ariana Grande-hosted episode, which featured live performances from Stevie Nicks.

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SNL‘s returns on Nov. 2 with comedian and actor John Mulaney back as host and first-time musical guest Chappell Roan.

Watch Eilish’s SNL performances below. For those without cable, the broadcast streams on Peacock, which you can sign up for at the link here. Having a Peacock account also gives fans access to previous SNL episodes.