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22 May 2023

Katy Perry Wants Lizzo to Be an ‘American Idol’ Judge

Time for some more girl power on the American Idol judges panel.

Katy Perry took part in Buzzfeed Celeb‘s popular Puppy Interview segment, where she answered a bunch of questions all while playing with the cutest puppies you’ve ever seen.

In response to what the most challenging part of being an American Idol judge is, the “Roar” singer said, “Probably being a woman and having a strong opinion,” before winking at the camera.

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She continued, “I also think that what’s really challenging is only one person wins this contest. I would say that the top 20 are all superstars and I would never want to sing after them because they can sing better than all of us.”

However, Perry had a great idea to fix that “being a woman” challenge she mentioned earlier — having Lizzo join the judges panel. “I’d like Lizzo to come and join American Idol. This is an invitation from me, Katy Perry,” she said. “Lizzo, I’m asking you to join the panel. I’m feeling a little outnumbered on the testosterone. I could really use some bold, honest, hot takes.”

The “California Girls” singer has been a judge on American Idol alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie since season 16, which aired back in 2018.

Watch her full puppy interview below.

22 May 2023

Hot 100 First-Timers: Hailey Whitters Debuts With ‘Everything She Ain’t’

Hailey Whitters is officially a Billboard Hot 100-charting hitmaker, as her breakthrough single “Everything She Ain’t” debuts on the latest list (dated May 27) at No. 94.

The song, released in January 2022 via Songs & Daughters/Pigasus/Big Loud Records, tallied 9.3 million radio audience impressions (up 4%), 3.9 million official streams (up 14%), and 1,000 downloads sold (up 45%) in the U.S. in the May 12-18 tracking week, according to Luminate.

The track also rises 28-25 on Hot Country Songs, in its 33rd week on the chart, and 24-22 on Country Airplay, in its 55th week. Notably, in the 33-year history of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, only three songs by female artists have had longer runs than “Everything She Ain’t”: Priscilla Block’s “Just About Over You” and Tenille Arts’ “Somebody Like That” (both 64 weeks in 2020-21), and Maddie & Tae’s “Die From a Broken Heart” (59 weeks, 2019-20).

Whitters, 33, from Shueyville, Iowa, is a newcomer to Billboard’s charts as a recording artist. “Everything She Ain’t” is her first solo song as a billed artist to chart. Her first entry on Billboard’s rankings was with her 2022 album Raised, which includes “Everything She Ain’t,” on Big Loud. The set reached No. 9 on Heatseekers Albums.

In a 2022 interview with Billboard, Whitters said that “Everything She Ain’t” was a late addition to Raised. “This song was one of the absolute last songs we cut,” she said. “To be completely honest, in my mind, my record was done.” As for its content, in which Whitters playfully spells out to a prospective beau why she’d make a better girlfriend than his current one, “The world is heavy, and it was heavy when we were writing this and it’s gonna continue to be heavy,” she mused. “I’m not trying to change anyone’s life. I’m just trying to make someone’s day. I feel like this song does that in two minutes and 30 seconds.”

Whitters performed the song at the 58th ACM Awards on May 11, where she also took home the trophy for new female artist of the year.

Outside of “Everything She Ain’t,” Whitters is an accomplished songwriter, having written tracks for Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and Martina McBride. Little Big Town’s “Happy People,” which she co-wrote with Lori McKenna, reached No. 40 on Hot Country Songs and No. 46 on Country Airplay in 2017. She received a Grammy nomination for song of the year in late 2021 as one of eight writers of Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile’s “A Beautiful Noise.”

Earlier this year, Whitters embarked on her first solo tour, the Raised Tour. She’s currently on the road as the supporting act on multiple treks: Shania Twain’s Queen of Me Tour, the Cody Johnson & Friends Tour, Eric Church’s The Outsiders Revival Tour and Luke Bryan’s Country On Tour.

22 May 2023

Tiwa Savage Announces 2023 North American Tour: See the Dates

Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage will embark on a North American tour this summer, which was announced Monday (May 22).

Produced by Live Nation and Duke Concept, the nine-date jaunt will start Aug. 24 at Washington, D.C.’s The Theater at MGM National Harbor and go through other major U.S. cities like New York, Chicago, Atlanta and more, before ending at Los Angeles’ Belasco on Sept. 17.

Artist pre-sales begin Tuesday with additional pre-sales running throughout the week. General ticket sale begins Thursday at 10 a.m. local time on Ticketmaster.com.

The African Bad Gyal and Nao co-headlined Femme It Forward’s inaugural R&B and Afrobeats music festival, Across the Pond, earlier this month at Brooklyn’s Coney Island Amphitheater.

She’s also appeared on a slew of singles this year, including “Gbese” with Majeeed, the remix of “Who Is Your Guy?” by Spyro, “Fan” with Blaq Jerzee, “Stamina” with Ayra Starr and Young Jonn, “NSV” with Bella Shmurda and the reissue of “Waiting in Vain” by Bob Marley & The Wailers. Her last full-length album, 2020’s Celia, reached No. 15 on Billboard‘s World Albums chart.

See Tiwa Savage’s tour dates below.

Aug. 24 – Washington, DC @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Aug. 25 – New York, NY @ Apollo Theater
Aug. 29 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
Aug. 31 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live
Sept. 2 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago
Sept. 4 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
Sept. 7 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
Sept. 9 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Dallas
Sept. 14 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore 
Sept. 17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco

22 May 2023

The 20 Best Memorial Day Beauty Sales: Save Up to 50% Off Top Brands

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Memorial Day may be next Monday (May 29), but since it marks the first major shopping holiday of the season, the sales have already started. Some of the best beauty deals for Memorial Day 2023 have begun (or are getting ready to), which is why we did the digging to round up the hottest ones.

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Don’t settle for full price when you can snag up to 50% off the most coveted brands. Whether you need a skincare refresh or just want to update your makeup collection, now’s your chance to snag some hot ticketed items. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you (and your bathroom counter) covered. Below, find the best Memorial Day beauty deals of 2023 — both current and upcoming.

And for more product recommendations, check out our roundups of AAPI beauty and skincare brands, refillable lipsticks and the best TikTok beauty alternatives.

20 Memorial Day 2023 Beauty Deals You Should Know About

Macy’s – Thanks to Macy’s 10 Days of Glam, you can enjoy up to 50% off top skincare, makeup and hair brands including MAC, Tarte, Pattern Beauty, Sunday Riley and more. Every day until May 29, the site will be updating with fresh, new sales on top products. Plus, you can score free shipping on your order with the promo code GLAM10.

Amazon Beauty – You’re always guaranteed to find popular hair, skin and makeup for a fraction of the price on the site. With new beauty sales added daily, you can score everything from CeraVe tinted SPF to 25% off Neutrogena Makeup Wipes with just a click of a button.

Ulta Beauty – MDW just so happened to fall on the same month as Ulta’s Gorgeous Hair event. From now until June 3, there will be daily sales, promotions and surprises on haircare products such as Wet Brush, Curlsmith and Sexy Hair.

Nordstrom – Don’t snooze on Nordstrom’s sale section! The retailer has a variety of discounted makeup and skincare products from luxe brands such as MAV and Aveda going for up to 40% off.

La Roche-Posay – From May 28-30, the brand will be having a 20% off sitewide sale (including on their beloved SPF products). Until then, there are other specials you can take advantage of while you wait, such as 15% off three face serums of your choice.

Kosas Cosmetics – Right now you can enjoy up to 50% off the brand’s hot summer set, including the limited edition Ready in 5 Set ($35.50).

Bliss – Enjoy restocking your skincare collection with a sitewide sale of 15% off using the code BW15. You’ll also be eligible for free standard shipping when you spend $40 or more (no promo code required). Then, starting May 24, you can celebrate an additional 30% off during their annual Friends & Family sale.

Glossier – Sets are having a moment right now, so take advantage of all the deals the minimalist beauty brand has to offer. From the daily makeup set to its serum trio, you can enjoy all the benefits for less.

Dermstore – Make room on your bathroom counter, because it’s officially Dermstore’s summer sale. Now, you can score up to 20% off or double the points on luxury skincare brands. So if you’re running low on your exfoliant or retinol, now’s the time to replenish.

Elizabeth Arden – For their Unofficial Start to Summer Sale, the retailer is having tiered discounts with 20% off orders of $50-$74.99; 25% off orders of $75-$99.99; and 30% off orders $100+.

Coco & Eve – From May 23 to 30, the haircare and skincare brand will be having 20% off sitewide (excluding new SPF products).

Tatcha – Bundle up and save starting May 23 until May 30! Any of the value bundles will be given an additional 15% off using the code EXTRA15.

It Cosmetics – Need some new CC+ cream? Well, take advantage of the sitewide 25% off sale to ring in Memorial Day. Plus, if you spend $75 or more, you’ll receive a free gift with purchase. The only things that won’t apply to the sale are any new items and sets.

Lanolips – Give your shower routine a sudsy refresh with Lanolips’ 15% off deal going on sitewide only on May 29.

Too Faced – We just had to shout out Too Faced’s We Made Too Much sale section, which is boasting discounted prices for $20 or less on coveted makeup such as the Better Than Sex Mascara (now for $10 off).

Tarte – The beauty brand popped off with its latest sale section adds including deep discounts on eyeshadow palettes, makeup brushes and more.

Paula’s Choice – Starting May 26, the brand is kicking off its anniversary sale with slashed prices on items including its bestsellers. Just add the code 28YEARS into your cart. Plus, for eligible purchase you can receive a full-sized gift.

Violet Grey – Whether you’re looking to restock your eyeliner or toner, starting Tuesday (May 23) Violet Grey is hosting its Put It in the Bag event, which will debut deals up to 50% off. That means brands like Victoria Beckham Beauty will be offered a slashed prices, so you can reap the benefits at a fraction of the cost. Don’t sleep on it though, as the event ends May 29!

Mario Badescu Skincare – Mario Badescu Skincare is blessing shoppers with new deals every day from now until May 30. Spend $35 and receive a free Green Tea Facial Spray using the code TEATIME (offer ends May 24 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Then, starting May 25, a tiered promotion will kickoff with 10% off any order. The more you spend though, the higher the percentage off. For example, spending $35-$49.99 will earn you 15% off; spend $50-$74.99 for 20% off and 25% off orders of $75+.

Target – The Summer Kickoff Sale is officially here and will be providing daily deals and promotions until May 29. Everything from deodorant and body wash to moisturizers and mascara are being offered at discounted prices.

See more sales below.

Beauty, Skincare, Makeup and & More Deals

Macy’s

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

$8.50 $17 50% off% OFF

Macy’s wasn’t lying when they said up to 50% off must-have products — and this Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is the proof. Featuring a fast-acting formula using salicylic acid, just apply it directly to the white head or spot you’re targeting and watch as it instantly dries it out. Make sure to also add the code GLAM10 before checking out to receive the deal.

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Peter Roth Thomas Vital-E Microbiome Age Defense Cream

$56.25 $75 25% off% OFF

Give your face a spa-like treatment from the comfort of your home using this moisturizing cream packed with pre- and probiotics. The formula will also help defend you skin agains pollutants and blue light damage. Be sure to use the code GLAM10 to score the deal before you checkout.

Kosas

Kosas – The Ready in 5 Set

$35.50 $71 50% off% OFF

Get ready for a day out in a flash thanks to this quick and easy-to-use makeup set from Kosas. The set includes a cream blush and highlighter duo, wet oil lip gloss and 10 second eye gel eyeshadow — all for half off!

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Kosas – Full Face of Kosas Set

$77 $96 20% off% OFF

Create your own full-size makeup set down to the shade thanks to Kosas’ customizable set. Choose from a range of shades and color while building your new makeup routine, which will consist of a foundation, highlighter and blush duo, wet oil lip gloss and eyeshadow gel.

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay – Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

$39.99

As one of the various options to choose from for the luxury skincare’s serum deal, this B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum will hydrate and plump skin, resulting in a smooth, glowing appearance. To score the 15% off, be sure to add two more qualifying serums to your cart.

Ulta Beauty

Wet Brush – EPIC Professional Quick Dry

$9.99 $19.99 50% off% OFF

Keep your strands snarl-free with a Wet Brush that won’t break the bank. The flexible bristles will move with you strands to keep them smooth and free of any knots. It’s also available in two shades to customize to your liking.

Ulta Beauty

Curlsmith – Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash

$28 $56 50% off% OFF

Give your curls the ultimate lather and rinse experience using Curlsmith’s Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash. The two-in-one shampoo and conditioner uses ingredients like avocado, sunflower and coconut oil to nourish hair without stripping it of its natural oils. Plus, it’s 50% off!

It Cosmetics

It Cosmetics – CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum

$35.25 $47 25% off% OFF

Enjoy a smooth matte complexion without the heaviness that some foundations can supply. It Cosmetics lightweight CC cream is a basic but an essential in your makeup arsenal — and it even includes SPF 40.

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It Cosmetics – Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara

$21 $28 25% off% OFF

It Cosmetics is bringing length and lift with its beloved Superhero Elastic Stretch Mascara. The formula is buildable so you can customize it just how you like it while the collagen, biotin and peptides condition your lashes to prevent them from drying out.

Dermstore

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50

$39.20 $49 20% off% OFF

A solid SPF is a must-have no especially during the summer months. Protect your face from damaging UV rays using Colorscience’s Face Shield, which includes a sweat and water-resistant formula for longer wear. Don’t forget to punch in the code SUN at checkout to score an extra 20% off.

22 May 2023

This Taylor Swift Song Can Literally Help You Save Someone’s Life

You’ll be “The Man” when you learn about this amazing life-saving hack.

The American Heart Association took to Instagram over the weekend to share the importance of the hands-only CPR technique when someone is in medical distress. “If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911, then push hard and fast in the center of the chest,” the organization explained, adding that the right tempo for the technique can be remembered by pushing down to the rhythm of a song with 100-120 beats per minute.

The AHA’s example? Taylor Swift‘s “The Man,” off her 2019 album Lover, which has 110 beats per minute. So not only does the track reveal the toxicities of gender inequality, it also can help you save a life.

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During her cover story interview for Billboard’s 2019 Women In Music issue, Swift revealed that “The Man” was inspired by “a bit of a damned-if-we-do, damned-if-we-don’t thing happening in music, and that’s why when I can, like, sit and talk and be like ‘Yeah, this sucks for me too,’ that feels good. When I go online and hear the stories of my fans talking about their experience in the working world, or even at school — the more we talk about it, the better off we’ll be. And I wanted to make it catchy for a reason — so that it would get stuck in people’s heads, [so] they would end up with a song about gender inequality stuck in their heads. And for me, that’s a good day.”

In the accompanying music video, she is quite literally the man as she undergoes an intense makeover to become a bearded, belligerent corporate titan, voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

22 May 2023

Janelle Monáe Speaks Out About Queer Representation: ‘I’m Not Obligated to Share My Story’

Janelle Monáe spoke out about bucking expectations of being a queer icon in a new cover story on Monday (May 22).

“I’m not obligated to share my story,” the proudly non-binary artist told Rolling Stone for the magazine’s June 2023 issue. “Nobody’s obligated. But I do think it’s powerful for me to talk and give a name to some of these things.”

Elsewhere in the interview, though, she cautioned against putting any musician or public figure on a pedestal. “You cannot project onto artists. You have to understand that experiences will be had and people will change and evolve and not be the person you look up to,” she said. “As much as you love and care about me, I’m on my own journey that has nothing to do with music, has nothing to do with art.”

Monáe is on the precipice of releasing her fourth album, The Age of Pleasure, which is due out June 9 via Atlantic Records. Pivoting from the futuristic narrative of her early releases such as 2010’s The ArchAndroid and 2013’s The Electric Lady, the forthcoming studio set is rooted in the sounds of the Black diaspora in the here and now.

“It was inspired by all of my friends, my community of folks who are from South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, the Caribbean, Atlanta, L.A., Chicago,” the singer said. “Seeing all of us together in our Blackness, in the love that we had in our eyes for each other. People from the continent f–k around with trap from Atlanta. You know what I’m saying? I love how the diaspora — we talk to each other.”

Check out Monáe’s Rolling Stone cover below.

22 May 2023

ENHYPEN Releases 4th Mini Album ‘DARK BLOOD’ & Enigmatic Music Video for ‘Bite Me’: Watch

Engenes, the day has finally come. ENHYPEN‘s fourth mini album, DARK BLOOD, is now available on streaming platforms as of Monday (May 22).

The new release from the group — which features members Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon and Ni-ki — contains six hard-hitting tracks: “Fate,” “Bite Me,” “Sacrifice (Eat Me Up),” “Chaconne,” “Bills” and “Karma.”

The music video for the project’s lead single, “Bite Me,” arrived alongside the set. The enigmatic visual features the K-pop stars roaming castle ruins, playing chess with mysterious clones of themselves, and engaging in a sizzling tango with several female backup dancers. “It’s you and me in this world/ Again, come to me, tie me/ If you are goin’ to save me/ Just come kiss me and bite me,” Jungwon and Heeseung sing on the song’s sultry chorus while hitting intricate choreography.

Ahead of the group’s mini album release, they spoke with Billboard News and revealed that fans would be treated to a brand new style. “Our choreography is also very different from our previous ones. It’s very new. Out of everything we’ve done after debuting as ENHYPEN, I think its by far the most original,” Jungwon told host Tetris Kelly. “I think the quality of our video content is even higher this time around. I feel like they’re not going to expect this from us.”

While fans will have to wait to see how DARK BLOOD fares on the Billboard charts, ENHYPEN’s previous mini album, Manifesto: Day 1, marked the group’s first No. 1 effort on the Top Album Sales chart. The set crowned the tally in its third week, following its No. 3 debut.

Watch the video for “Bite Me” above, and stream DARK BLOOD below.

22 May 2023

Looks Like Lady Gaga Is Ready to Spill Some Tea

Lady Gaga‘s got something up her sleeve, and she took to Instagram to spill the tea — kind of.

In a video shared on Monday (May 22), the “Rain on Me” superstar is seen looking into the camera, as she taps a spoon on her cup of tea. She then takes a big sip, before shrugging her shoulders and putting her index finger up to her lips in a “Shhh” gesture. “Having a cuppa in celebration of something exciting coming tomorrow,” she captioned the photo, without any indication on what the “tea” spilled this week will be about.

While the Little Monsters have been itching for new music since Gaga’s last album, 2020’s Chromatica, the 13-time Grammy winner has plenty of other projects currently that she’s been passionate about.

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Gaga’s recently relaunched Haus Labs makeup brand has been viral all over TikTok, continually coming out with inventive new products, from foundations and illuminating blushes to colorful lip crayons, glosses and everything in between.

The new launch likely has something to do with the makeup brand, as Haus Labs posted their own cryptic tea spill. In the video, a hand is seen mixing a cup of tea with a pen branded with the makeup line’s logo, as the camera pans out to show a bunch of products laying on the table. “What’s the tea? Coming soon,” the video reads.

See Gaga’s teaser post below.

22 May 2023

Fifty Fifty’s ‘Cupid’ Flies to No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart

Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid” shoots to No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart (dated May 27), marking the first leader on the list for the South Korean pop quartet.

Notably, the act is the first K-pop group, or all-female group of any genre, to reign with a debut entry on the chart, dating to the list’s 2020 inception.

Meanwhile, Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma’s “Ella Baila Sola” adds a third week atop the Billboard Global 200 survey.

Plus, two songs hit the respective charts’ top 10s: Loreen’s “Tattoo” soars from No. 146 to No. 7 on Global Excl. U.S., after the single won Sweden the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, while Lil Durk’s “All My Life,” featuring J. Cole, debuts at No. 7 on the Global 200.

The Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts, which began in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.

Chart ranks are based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales, the latter of which reflect purchases from full-service digital music retailers from around the world, with sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites excluded from the charts’ calculations.

‘Cupid’ Feels the Love Atop Global Excl. U.S.

Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid” rises from No. 2 to No. 1 to rule the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for the first time, despite dips of 2% in streams, to 65.1 million, and 9% in sales, to 2,000, outside the U.S. May 12-18.

The quartet – Aran, Keena, Saena and Sio – becomes the third K-pop group to have scaled the Global Excl. U.S. summit, joining BTS (six No. 1s) and BLACKPINK (three). Fifty Fifty is the first K-pop group, or all-female group of any genre, to reign with a debut entry on the chart, dating to the list’s September 2020 inception.

Contributing to the success of “Cupid” are its original recording, a “Twin” mix and an instrumental version, with TikTok having been a key factor in the single’s growth over its ascent.

Fifty Fifty was formed by South Korean entertainment agency ATTRAKT last year and the group debuted its first single, “Higher,” on its introductory four-track EP, The Fifty, released Nov. 18, 2022. A new partnership with Warner Records was announced in April.

Peso Pluma ranks in the next two spots on Global Excl. U.S., as “La Bebe,” with Yng Lvcas, returns to its No. 2 high, from No. 3, and “Ella Baila Sola,” with Eslabon Armado, rebounds 4-3, after reaching No. 2.

Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” lifts 5-4 on Global Excl. U.S., following a record-tying (with Harry Styles’ “As It Was”) 13 weeks at No. 1 beginning upon its debut in January; YOASOBI’s “Idol” rises 6-5, after reaching No. 4; and Grupo Frontera and Bad Bunny’s “Un x100to” falls to No. 6 from No. 1, after three weeks in the top spot.

Elsewhere in the Global Excl. U.S. top 10, Loreen’s “Tattoo” inks a 146-7 vault, after the song won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden May 13. It blasts to the tier with 30.7 million streams (up 247%) and 12,000 sold (up 756%) outside the U.S. May 12-18, marking the singer’s first top 10.

Loreen is the first woman to win Eurovision twice, having triumphed in 2012 with the song “Euphoria.” Meanwhile, Sweden has tied Ireland for the most victories – seven each – since the competition began in 1956. “The only thing I feel right now is so much love,” Loreen, from Stockholm, said upon the new coronation. “Not in my wildest dreams did I think this was going to happen.”

‘Ella Baila Sola’ Tops Global 200

Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma’s “Ella Baila Sola” leads the Billboard Global 200 for a third week, with 90.5 million streams (down 3%) and 2,000 sold (down 21%) worldwide May 12-18. The collab initially ruled four weeks earlier, becoming the chart’s first No. 1 for the regional Mexican genre.

Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid” climbs 3-2 on the Global 200 for a new high, with 81.7 million streams (down 3%) and 4,000 sold (down 15%) worldwide; Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma’s “La Bebe” revisits its No. 3 best, from No. 4; Grupo Frontera and Bad Bunny’s “Un x100to” descends 2-4, following two weeks at the summit, as it became the second regional Mexican leader on the list; and Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” holds at No. 5, after 12 weeks on top in January-April.

Meanwhile, Lil Durk’s “All My Life,” featuring J. Cole, bounds in at No. 7 on the Global 200, with 48.8 million streams and 1,000 sold worldwide from its release May 12 through May 18.

Lil Durk tallies his third Global 200 top 10 – and first in a lead role – following his featured turns on Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” (No. 5, 2020) and “In the Bible” (No. 9, 2021), the latter also featuring Giveon. J. Cole notches his fifth top 10 (and first as a featured artist).

The Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts (dated May 27, 2023) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow (May 23). For both charts, the top 100 titles are available to all readers on Billboard.com, while the complete 200-title rankings are visible on Billboard Pro, Billboard’s subscription-based service. For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both Twitter and Instagram.

Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Luminate reviews and authenticates data. In partnership with Billboard, data deemed suspicious or unverifiable is removed, using established criteria, before final chart calculations are made and published.

22 May 2023

Here’s What Happened When Hot 100 No. 1 Rivals Later Competed for the Record of the Year Grammy

Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” and SZA’s “Kill Bill” will probably go head-to-head again on Music’s Biggest Night.

Miley Cyrus and SZA

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Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” and SZA’s “Kill Bill” held down the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks earlier this year (from Jan. 28 through March 4). “Flowers” was on top in each of those weeks, though “Kill Bill” finally moved up for a week on top in late April.

“Flowers” and “Kill Bill” probably aren’t done competing, either. The two hits are likely to square off again when the nominations for the 66th annual Grammy Awards are announced later this year. Both hits are very likely to be nominated for record of the year. It would be Cyrus’ first nomination in that category; SZA’s third, but her first on her own. She was previously nominated for collabs with Kendrick Lamar (“All the Stars” from Black Panther) and Doja Cat (“Say So”).

“Flowers” and “Kill Bill” would be the sixth pair of singles that held the top two spots on the Hot 100 concurrently for six or more weeks and later squared off again for record of the year at the Grammys. Cyrus’ dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, is involved in one of the pairs. Little Nas X‘s “Old Town Road” (featuring Cyrus) was locked in a similarly fierce battle for No. 1 with Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy,” before their rematch the Grammys.

Here are the six pairs of singles that spent six or more weeks in the top two positions on the Hot 100 concurrently and later competed again for record of the year at the Grammys. They are listed in ascending order, with the pair that had the most weeks in the top two listed last.