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28 Jun 2023

Colleen Ballinger Defends Herself Against Child Grooming Accusations With a Ukulele Song

Colleen Ballinger, YouTube star and creator behind comedy persona Miranda Sings, took to YouTube on Wednesday (June 28) to share a long-awaited video in response to accusations from fans that she engaged in toxic, inappropriate parasocial relationships with underage fans and groomed them.

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However, the 10-minute video was a bit unusual in comparison to other celebrity statements after a controversy, as she chose to express her thoughts with a 10-minute song performed on ukulele.

“A lot of people are saying some things about me that aren’t quite true. Doesn’t matter if it’s true, though, just as long as it’s entertaining to you, right?” the 36-year-old content creator sang in the clip posted to her Colleen Vlogs channel. “You guys having fun? All aboard the toxic gossip train, chugging down the tracks of misinformation. The toxic gossip train.”

Throughout the video, Ballinger did admit to having “weird” relationships with her fans earlier in her career but “for what it’s worth, I never had any bad intentions but I do feel like s—.”

Allegations surrounding Ballinger’s behavior with her fans first began in 2020, when YouTuber Adam McIntyre made a video claiming that the comedian had a personal friendship with him while he was just a teenager and she was in her 30s, adding that at one point, she sent him lingerie as a joke. At the time, Ballinger responded to some of his allegations in a video.

However, the allegations resurfaced just a few weeks ago when another YouTuber, KodeeRants, who defended Ballinger against McIntyre in 2020, alleged that Ballinger privately shared screenshots of messages with McIntyre in a fan group chat. She also showed screenshots in her now-deleted video, in which Ballinger asked the group of fans their “favorite position,” among other inappropriate questions.

Ballinger did not address KodeeRants’ claims in her response song, which you can watch below.

28 Jun 2023

Billie Eilish, BLACKPINK’s Jennie & More Set for Dua Lipa’s ‘At Your Service’ Podcast

Dua Lipa announced the third season of her popular podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, on Wednesday (June 28) with a slew of star-studded guests.

Billie Eilish, BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim, You star Penn Badgley, drag superstar Sasha Velour and relationship expert Esther Perel are all set to join the podcast as guests this season, which kicks off on June 30 with Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg as guest.

“I have had the privilege of learning from so many incredible individuals and sharing their remarkable stories over the course of the first two seasons of At Your Service,” Lipa said in a press statement. “We’re taking the same approach with season three, while also diving deeper into specific themes tailored to each guest. I can’t wait for you all to hear my conversation with Amelia all about shooting your shot and seeing an idea through from conception to execution.”

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It’s a busy year for Lipa, who is set to star as Mermaid Barbie in Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated Barbie movie, which hits theaters July 21, which also stars Margot Robbie as the iconic doll and Ryan Gosling as Ken. She offered the disco-pop anthem “Dance the Night” for the film’s soundtrack as well.

You can listen to all previous episodes of At Your Service, along with new episodes every Friday, wherever you listen to podcasts.

28 Jun 2023

Quando Rondo Bonds Out of Jail After Arrest on Drug & Gang Charges in Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Rapper Quando Rondo has bonded out of jail after he was indicted on drug and gang charges in his hometown of Savannah.

Court records show a judge granted a $100,000 bond for the 24-year-old rapper, whose given name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman. He was released Monday, according to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.

A grand jury indicted him along with 18 others on June 14. The indictment charged Bowman with four counts, including being a manager of an illegal street gang known as “Rollin’ 60s.” Other charges allege Bowman conspired with others to distribute marijuana and to buy pills of the opioid hydrocodone.

His lawyer Jonah Pine said he is “extraordinarily grateful” that the rapper has been released on bond and declined to comment further.

The rapper’s singles “I Remember” and “ABG” led to a deal with Atlantic Records, which released his debut album, QPac, in 2020. His follow-up album, Recovery, came out in March.

28 Jun 2023

Republic Records Has Longest Streak for a Label Atop Billboard 200 Albums Chart in 25 Years

For the last 16 weeks, one label has topped the Billboard 200 – Republic Records. That marks the longest streak for any label at No. 1 since 1998, when the Titanic soundtrack kept the Sony Classical label afloat at No. 1, also for 16 weeks.

Republic has led the chart since the March 18-dated tally, when Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time (released via Big Loud/Mercury/Republic) debuted at No. 1. That album spent 12 weeks in a row at No. 1, and then stepped aside on the June 10 and 17 charts when Taylor Swift’s Midnights (on Republic) returned to the top and Stray Kids’ 5-STAR (JYP/Imperial/Republic) debuted at No. 1, respectively. One Thing at a Time then returned to No. 1 for the last two weeks (June 24 and July 1 charts). 

Sony Classical was the last label to rule the Billboard 200 for 16 straight weeks – and it did so with just one album: the Titanic soundtrack. From the Jan. 24 through May 9, 1998-dated charts, the Titanic album sailed at No. 1 (the entirety of its run in the top spot). 

Republic could capture a 17th straight week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (on the July 8 chart, the top 10 of which is slated to be announced Sunday, July 2). The last label to hold the No. 1 spot for 17 weeks was Mercury, in 1992, when Billy Ray Cyrus’ Some Gave All logged 17 consecutive frames at No. 1 (June 13-Oct. 3, 1992, the entirety of its weeks at No. 1).

Mercury Records was founded in 1945 and continued to operate as a label until the late 1990s. It was reactivated in 2007 but went dormant again in the mid-2010s. Most recently, in 2022, it was relaunched as an imprint of Republic Records. As for Republic, the company debuted as a label in 1995, co-founded by brothers Avery and Monte Lipman. Today, they are Republic’s chief operating officer and chief executive officer, respectively.

If Republic can manage a 17th and then an 18th week in a row at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (on the July 15 chart), it would mark the longest reign for a label since Capitol claimed the top slot for 18 straight frames with M.C. Hammer’s Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em in 1990 (on the July 7-Nov. 3, 1990-dated lists). Please Hammer spent a total of 21 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1.

One Thing at a Time recently made news as the album with the most total weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (14) since Adele’s 21 (released via XL/Columbia Records) collected 24 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 in 2011-12. That 24 weeks in the lead for 21 were pieced together through 10 different stays atop the list, none of which were long enough to give XL or Columbia 16 weeks in a row atop the list.

28 Jun 2023

Tom Holland & Zendaya Sing ‘Love on Top’ to Each Other at Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour

If Zendaya and Tom Holland weren’t already the cutest couple in Hollywood, they proved that title even further in an adorable fan-captured video from Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour stop in Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday night (June 27).

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In the clip, Bey is seen onstage performing her 2011 hit, “Love on Top,” as Zendaya and Holland are seen at the bottom of the screen, smiling and serenading each other with the chorus: “Baby, it’s you / You’re the one I love / You’re the one I need / You’re the only one I see.”

Holland and Zendaya have been dating for at least two years, and grew into a romantic relationship as they starred alongside each other in the Spider-Man films.

Earlier this month, The Crowded Room actor took part in a Buzzfeed series in which he answered 30 questions as quickly as possible, and brought up the Euphoria star several times. He admitted that she was his childhood celebrity crush — Zendaya starred in Disney Channel’s Shake It Up from 2010 to 2013 — and that she’s also the last person he sent a meme to. “It’s nonstop,” he said. “She sends me too much. I can’t keep up because I delete my Instagram for days at a time. I download it to post, then I have to check my messages and I’ll have hundreds and hundreds of things from her.”

See their swoon-worthy moment at Bey’s concert below.

28 Jun 2023

YOASOBI Holds at No. 1 for 11th Week on Japan Hot 100

YOASOBI‘s “Idol” extends its stay atop the Billboard Japan Hot 100 to 11 weeks on the chart dated June 28, tallying the week from June 19 to 25.

The CD version of the Oshi no Ko opener went on sale during this chart week, selling 53,589 copies to come in at No. 2 for the metric. And while figures are slowing down in all but karaoke, the track continues to dominate streaming, downloads, video views and karaoke for the fifth straight week. Eleven weeks at No. 1 is tied with Gen Hoshino’s ubiquitous J-pop hit “Koi” that topped Billboard Japan’s year-end list for 2017.

King & Prince‘s “Nanimono” debuts at No. 2. The theme of the NTV drama Daga, Jonetsu wa aru starring member Kaito Takahashi launched at No. 1 for sales with 546,829 copies sold. While this figure is considerably less than the group’s previous single, “Life goes on,” that sold over a million CDs in its first week (1,051,909 copies), “Nanimono” did bow with over 500,000 copies while also coming in at No. 4 for video and No. 34 for radio.

Sakurazaka46‘s “Start over!” debuts at No. 10 on the Japan Hot 100 ahead of the CD single set to drop next week. The J-pop girl group released the accompanying music video and also made the digital version available for download and streaming during this chart week. The track hit No. 16 for downloads, No. 8 for streaming, and No. 67 for video, performing better than its predecessor “Sakurazuki” in all three metrics and is set to jump up the song chart next week.

The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.

See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from June 12 to 18, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan’s English Twitter account.

28 Jun 2023

Our Place Wonder Oven: A 6-in-1 Appliance That Will Have You Cooking in Style

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Our Place has cooked up a new gadget your kitchen will be begging for you snag. The Wonder Oven is the latest in the cookware brand’s line of elevated tools and accessories that’ll have you cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner in style.

Preorders are officially open for the new product and are expected to ship by Oct. 20. Our Place has garnered a huge following — especially after its exclusive collab with Selena Gomez — which means the Wonder Oven may not stay in stock for long. If you want to make sure you get your hands on one (and in the color you like), make sure to preorder it ASAP.

On June 13, the brand took to Instagram to announce the new product with a photo showing off its sleek design and trendy shades.

“HUGE NEWS. Introducing the 6-in-1 Wonder Oven, your newest countertop connoisseur for making magic at your place. It’s an air fryer. It’s a toaster. It’s an oven with steam infusion (!) technology. It’s so much more,” read the caption.

Keep reading for details on when and how to buy the Wonder Oven.

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Keep things compact with this Wonder Oven that’s multipurpose and won’t leave your counter looking cluttered. It’s a 6-in-1 tool that not only acts as an air fryer, but will also bake, roast, toast, reheat and broil your food. Plus, with its built-in steam infusion technology, you can enjoy baked goods and meals that are crispy on the outside yet soft and moist on the inside. The oven will begin shipping on Oct. 20, according to Our Place.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of cookware deals, the best tequila brands and musician-owned wines.

28 Jun 2023

Gerardo Coronel Grabs First No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay With Grupo Firme Collab ‘Que Onda Perdida’

Gerardo Coronel picks-up his first No. 1 on a Billboard chart as “Que Onda Perdida,” with Grupo Firme, rises from No. 2 to lead the Regional Mexican Airplay chart (dated July 1).

“Que Onda Perdida” lands at the summit with 9 million in audience impressions — a 14% gain from the week prior — earned in the U.S. in the tracking week ending June 22, according to Luminate.

It’s a first win for Coronel on his fourth chart visit. The Michoacán, Mexico-born singer/songwriter has placed a total of four entries on the Regional Mexican Airplay list, dating back to the No. 20-peaking “Te Quiero a Morir” in 2015. In between, “Te Deseo Lo Mejor,” with Pancho Barraza, reached No. 17 in 2021. He broke the top 10 barrier, however, in 2023, when “Te Felicito,” his first entry unaccompanied by any other act, rose to No. 7 on the June 17-dated ranking. The song rebounds to No. 7 on the current chart after peaking at No. 5 last week.

Grupo Firme, meanwhile, captures its eighth Regional Mexican Airplay champ among 20 chart entries — 11 of which went top 10. The new No. 1 follows “Alaska,” with Camilo, which crowned the tally for one week last November.

“Que Onda” tops Regional Mexican Airplay after over two months. The banda song entered the chart on the April 22-dated tally and arrived in the top 10 in its third week. It has remained in the upper region during a nine-week journey, and ousts Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma’s “Ella Baila Sola” from the lead, which drops 1-2 after a four-week domination (down 14% in audience, to 7 million).

Beyond its No. 1 success on Regional Mexican Airplay, “Que Onda” continues to advance on the Latin Airplay chart, which ranks all songs regardless of genre. There, the tune lifts from No. 6 to its No. 3 high, the highest ranking for both acts, and a first top 10 for Coronel who previously reached the top 20 with “Te Felicito” last week (chart dated June 24).

28 Jun 2023

Zayn Teases New Music, Dua Lipa Invites Billie Eilish & Jennie on Her Podcast & More | Billboard News

Zayn Malik teases new music after signing with a new label, Dua Lipa kicks off the third season of her podcast with superstar guests Billie Eilish and BLACKPINK’s Jennie, country star Morgan Evans teaches us Australian slang, XG tell us about performing in America and meeting their Alphaz & more.

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Zayn signs to a new label for his next album. Due Lipa announces two superstars for the next season of her podcast. Lewis Capaldi cancels his tour due to his battle with Tourette’s. We’re talking to XG ahead of their first mini album. And Morgan Evans teaches us some Australian slang. I’m Tetris Kelly for Billboard News, it’s Wednesday, June 28th. And we’re learning more about what’s next for Zayn. Billboard can confirm Zayn Malik has a new label and new music on the way.

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Zayn wiped his social media this week leaving behind the pre-save link and teaser for new music. The star signed with Mercury Records, which says new music is coming very soon this summer. Billboard is being told the former One Directioner is making a major departure from the sound that defined his previous hits like ‘Pillow Talk’ and ‘I Don’t Want to Live Forever.’ We’re all excited to hear new stuff, Zayn, don’t keep us waiting too much longer. We also have new music from Japanese girl group XG on the way. Their next single ‘Girl Gang’ is out Friday. It’s the first track off their first mini album coming soon. We caught up with the girls in New York after their first performance in the States.

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28 Jun 2023

Here Are Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros & Junior H’s ‘Lady Gaga’ Lyrics, Translated to English

Peso Pluma is making the rounds with his new album Génesis, home to 14 tracks that include collaborations with Natanael Cano and Luis R. Conriquez, to name a few, and the previously released bangers “Rosa Pastel” with Jasiel Nuñez, the Eladio Carrión-assisted “77,” and “Bye.”

From the set, one of the most popular tracks among fans is “Lady Gaga,” his collaboration with Junior H and newcomer Gabito Ballesteros. The song tells the story of a luxurious lifestyle with lots of money, beautiful women and private yachts, but that’s kept under the radar.

With less than one day of activity, following its off-cycle release late on Thursday, June 22 (the final day of the chart’s tracking week), Génesis scored Peso his first top 10 entry on the Regional Mexican Albums chart.

Below, check out the translated lyrics and the Spanish lyrics to “Lady Gaga”:

Don Perignon Lady Gaga, Glasses on the face
Drugged and washed 
Tripled washed, and a bandit who calls me, she wants my money
And it’s not bad because she seduces me like an animal
No one uploads anything to Instagram, they just enjoy, they just enjoy

A bunch of flashy influencers, the ones we sail and fly
On private islands on a yacht, we flip the dollar bills, and without Yolanda
I’m going to party, little pink powder, little wax feather
That waist is worth 30k, you can’t pay it, you can’t afford it
Living in the San Andreas, but for real
Cars and money
Those stars got my code, they challenged me
Drugs and cocaine, I like the Lambo but I use the Mercedes
She is very beautiful and she lets herself be loved, she likes hundreds and wants my Cartier

Eleven, lucky number seven 
Well alert and we’re going strong
Buzzing in the RZR, masks, dust, and vibe
My teeth shine
I’m not preppy
But in Egypt, I smoke shishas
For fresh seafood, Japan
Tira jodido, lira jodidón
Makabelico playing, the blonds dancing with a delinquent beat
A bunch of hooded bellicose chicks
Nothing happens, no one stops them
Who are they? I ask myself the same question
Each salute carries big money
All in Louis Vuitton with a heck of a flow

Don Perignon Lady Gaga, Glasses on the face
Drugged and washed 
Tripled washed, and a bandit who calls me, she wants my money
And it’s not bad because she seduces me like an animal
No one uploads anything to Instagram, they just enjoy, they just enjoy

Original Spanish lyrics to “Lady Gaga”:

Dom Pérignon, Lady Gaga, lentes en la cara, tussi y lavada
Triple lavada, y una bandida que me llama, quieren mi lana
Y no está mal, porque me seduce como animal
Ninguna sube nada al Instagram
Solo disfrutan, solo disfrutan

Pura influencer bien placosa, las que navegamos y las volamos
Islas privadas en yate, tronamos las pacas y sin Yolanda
Me vo’a enfiestar, polvito rosa, plumita de wax
Esa cintura vale 30k, no puedes pagar, no te va a alcanzar

Viviendo en el San Andrés, pero de a deberas, carros y feria
Tres estrellas me atoraron la clave en caliente, desafanaron
Tussi y cocaine
Me gusta el Lambo, pero es el Merced
Esa es muy bella y se deja querer
Le gustaría si alguien quiere mi Cartier

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, ah

Y así nomás, compa Peso, compa Junior
Compa Gabito, Doble P, uh, cha-chau
Pura Doble P, viejillo
Que siga la mata dando, compa Junior
Compa Gabito

Once, número de suerte
Siete bien pendientes y andamos fuertes
Zumbando en el Razer, máscaras, polvo y ambiente
Brillan mis dientes
No soy fresón, pero en Egipto shishas fumo yo
Para mariscos frescos en Japón
Mira jodido, ‘ira, jodidón

Makabelico sonando, las güeras bailando con beat malandro
Pura encapuchada bélica, no pasa nada, nadie las paga
¿Que quiénes son?
Eso mismito me pregunto yo
Cada saludo lleva un billetón
Pura Louis Vuitton, trae un flow cabrón

Dom Pérignon, Lady Gaga, lentes en la cara, tussi y lavada
Triple lavada, y una bandida que me llama, quiere mi lana
Y no está mal, porque me seduce como animal
Ninguna sube nada al Instagram
Solo disfrutan, solo disfrutan

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, ah

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Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

Written by: Antonio Herrera Perez, Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, Gabriel Ballesteros