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17 Mar 2023

Rolling Loud New York 2023 Canceled Due to ‘Logistical Factors’

Fans in the Tri-State area will have to forgo Rolling Loud New York this year, as the event’s organizers revealed on Friday (March 17) that plans to execute a festival in the Big Apple are longer in the works. The announcement cited “logistical factors” as the primary reason for canceling.

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“For the last few years, we’ve made some legendary moments happen in Queens,” the statement reads. “Sadly, due to logistical factors beyond our control, Rolling Loud will not return to New York in 2023. But don’t worry, this isn’t ‘goodbye,’ more like ‘see you later.’ We’ll be back in New York when the time is right. In the meantime, we invite all of our New York fans to meet us in Miami July 21-23 for our biggest, best festival of the year. Love you all! Rolling Loud forever!”

Past performers at Rolling Loud New York included hometown favorites such as 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and more. Originating in 2015, Rolling Loud has become one of hip-hop’s preeminent festivals netting top-tier artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Post Malone. The popular festival expanded past its Miami roots and touched down in various cities, including New York and LA. Rolling Loud California 2023 featured Future, Travis Scott and Playboi Carti as its headliners earlier this month.
Rolling Loud also extended internationally, with forthcoming events slated to take place in Thailand, Portugal and Germany.

Read Rolling Loud’s statement in its entirety below.

17 Mar 2023

Taylor Swift’s ‘Anti-Hero’ Hits No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart

Taylor Swift returns to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, as “Anti-Hero” rises to the top of the tally dated March 25.

The song, released on Republic Records, becomes Swift’s eighth AC leader, the most among all acts over the 2000s, ’10s and ’20s. In that span, Adele, Michel Bublé and Josh Groban rank second with six No. 1s each.

Swift, meanwhile, joins Bublé as the only artists with AC No. 1s in the ’00s, ’10s and ’20s. She first led with “Love Story” in 2009 and had most recently reigned with “Delicate” in 2018.

Here’s a recap of Swift’s eight AC No. 1s:

  • “Love Story,” six weeks at No. 1, beginning June 6, 2009
  • “You Belong With Me,” 14 weeks, Oct. 31, 2009
  • “Mine,” one week, Dec. 11, 2010
  • “Shake It Off,” nine, Nov. 22, 2014
  • “Blank Space,” four, Feb. 21, 2015
  • “Style,” two, July 11, 2015
  • “Delicate,” 10 weeks, Sept. 15, 2018
  • “Anti-Hero,” one-week to-date, March 25, 2023

“Anti-Hero” topped the Adult Pop Airplay chart for nine weeks, surpassing “Shake It Off” (eight weeks at No. 1 in 2014) for Swift’s longest command at the format among her nine leaders.

“Anti-Hero” also ruled Pop Airplay for three weeks, marking her 10th No. 1 and, as on AC, her first leader since “Delicate.”

“Anti-Hero” is Swift’s first song to triple up with No. 1 ranks on AC, Adult Pop Airplay and Pop Airplay since “Delicate,” and her fifth overall to have led all three lists. Her others (all from her 2014 album 1989): “Style,” “Blank Space” and “Shake It Off.”

“Anti-Hero” debuted atop the all-genre, multi-metric Billboard Hot 100 dated Nov. 5, 2022, as Swift made history as the first artist to infuse the chart’s entire top 10 in a single week, with all tracks all from her latest album, Midnights. The song went on to spend a personal-best eight weeks at No. 1.

All charts dated March 25 will update on Billboard.com Tuesday, March 21.

17 Mar 2023

For St. Patrick’s Day, Humboldt Family Farms Wants You To Switch Out Drinks For Cannabis

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Humboldt Family Farms, one of the top brands cultivating cannabis in California’s famed Humbolt County, has a brilliant idea for folks to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Instead of reaching for sips and suds, Humboldt Family Farms wants you to trade the usual for another kind of sticky green leaf if you catch our drift.

Humboldt Family Farms was established in 2007 by founder Scott Vasterling and stands out as one of the premier locations to obtain high-quality cannabis. From flower, pre-rolls, and vape cartridges, the brand has just about everyone covered when it comes to getting their medicine via their preferred method.

Last fall, HFF rolled out a variety of new products to the market with delivery options in some regions. Check out the offerings below:

Humboldt Family Farms St. Patrick's Day

Premium Flower

The Original F1 Blue Dream Premium Flower: A fan-favorite Sativa dominant hybrid delivering a balanced high with stimulating cerebral effects, thanks to the terpenes Pinene and Myrcene. On the farm for over 12 years, this legendary flower delivers a sweet fruity aroma and keeps you in a good mood.

The Original Galaxy OG Premium Flower: This Indica dominant hybrid was brought to Humboldt in 1996 and has been a favorite ever since. Offering the quintessential terpene profile of Caryophyllene, Limonene and Myrcene, this strain provides a completely relaxing, chill vibe.

Vape Cartridges

The Original Train Wreck Vape Cartridge: Starting with 100% Humboldt flower and extracted by Emerald Cup Winning Arcata X, this vape cartridge was created by extracting and refining the terpene profile to reveal a rare co-dominant terpene, Ocimene, which presents a calming effect. Terpinolene, the primary terpene, provides energy and creativity. This sweet-tropical flower-forward Sativa provides a calm, inspiring and euphoric effect.

The Original Galaxy OG Vape Cartridge: This strain has been extremely sought after, as it has been cultivated by Humboldt farmers for generations and with the vape cartridge, you can enjoy it on the go. To deliver the highest quality product, Emerald Cup winning Arcata X used 100% Humboldt-grown Cannabis for extraction. Just like the flower, this Indica dominant Hybrid vape cartridge delivers a relaxing and mellow experience.

Pre-Rolls

Galaxy OG & Saphire Tsu Pre-Roll: This collaborative joint is a perfect blend of 50% Saphire Tsu from Neukom Family Farms and 50% Galaxy OG from Humboldt Family Farms. This Indica leaning pre-roll is nearly 3:1 THC:CBD and certainly provides a relaxed and blissful effect.

The Blue Dream & Maui Waui Pre-Roll: This quintessential Sativa dominant pre-roll is how it has been enjoyed on the farm for over a decade, offering the perfect balance of fruity flavors with a heady high that is sure to please and set you at ease.

Pretty cool, right?

While we’re certainly not going to avoid all the green beer and cocktails this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Humboldt Family Farms and its array of options is perfect for swapping out booze for the burn.

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Learn more about the brand here.

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17 Mar 2023

Elmo Channels Taylor Swift by Recreating The Eras Tour Poster: See It

In his Eras era! Elmo took to social media on Friday (March 17) to model his own adorable version of Taylor Swift‘s poster for The Eras Tour.

“Elmo is in Elmo’s Red era! #TheElmosTour,” the Sesame Street fan favorite captioned the post, which features the character posing in 10 multicolored squares coordinated to each of Swift’s albums. For example, in the Red (Taylor’s Version) square, he dons his own beanie and scarf a la “All Too Well,” and in the baby pink square for 2019’s Lover, he shows off a homemade chain of paper hearts. (Apparently Elmo’s Reputation era involves him shh’ing the camera with a single red finger over his mouth while he’s turned with his back to the camera for 2020’s Evermore, copying the vibe of Swift’s own album cover.)

Elmo’s timing couldn’t be more perfect, considering Swift is just hours away from kicking off the long-awaited U.S. tour with two consecutive shows at State Farm Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Especially for the occasion, the city’s mayor, Jerry P. Weiers, ceremonially changed the name of the city temporarily to Swift City.

Ahead of her first live show in four years, the superstar also surprised fans with a gift in the form of three re-recorded songs — “Safe and Sound” featuring Joy Williams and John Paul White, “Eyes Open” from The Hunger Games 2012 soundtrack as well as Speak Now bonus track “If This Was a Movie” — and previously unreleased Lover cut “All of the Girls You Loved Before.”

Billboard also marked the launch of The Eras Tour by revealing our definitive ranking of Swift’s 100 best songs, all the way from 2006’s “Tim McGraw” to 2022’s “Anti-Hero.”

Check out Elmo’s cute recreation of Taylor’s many eras below.

17 Mar 2023

Niall Horan Channels His Inner Hannah Montana for ‘Best of Both Worlds’ Cover

Niall Horan gave fans the ultimate blond pop star crossover when he joined Capital FM on Friday (March 17) for a fun cover of Hannah Montana’s “Best of Both Worlds.”

The “This Town” crooner chose Miley Cyrus’ Disney Channel alter ego’s theme song for his “Bedroom Covers” rendition and performed it on his acoustic guitar, surrounded by teen idol posters including one of Hannah herself.

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Horan is just months away from releasing his third solo album, The Show, which arrives on June 9. “This album is a piece of work I’m so proud of and now it’s time to pass it over to you to go and make it your own,” Horan wrote on Instagram in a post that featured the cover, in which he is depicted leaning on his elbows in a window and staring up at the title. “Thank you so much for being there for me all this time and I can’t wait to share the next couple of years of this new era with you. I’ve missed you all so much. It’s good to be back.”

The singer’s last full-length album, Heartbreak Weather, contained singles “Nice to Meet Ya,” “Put a Little Love on Me,” “No Judgement” and “Black and White”; the album peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 after its March 2020 release.

In the meantime, watch Horan’s “Best of Both Worlds” cover below.

17 Mar 2023

‘The Wire’ Star Lance Reddick Dead At 60, Twitter Is Stunned

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The Wire star Lance Reddick has tragically passed away at 60.

TMZ broke the tragic news of the actor’s passing on Friday, March 17. The Baltimore native was best known for his roles on the iconic HBO series The Wire and the John Wick movie franchise. The news of his death shocked many as he was currently doing press for John Wick: Chapter 4. In the film, he plays Charon, Winston’s (Ian McShane) loyal New York Continental Hotel concierge.

Law enforcement sources told the celebrity gossip site, “Lance’s body was discovered at his Studio City home Friday morning around 9:30 AM. His cause of death is currently unclear, but our law enforcement sources say it appears to be natural.”

Reddick posted a photo of himself at home with his dogs just a day ago. There is no word on why exactly he was not at the John Wick: Chapter 4 premiere in New York City on Wednesday.

Lance Reddick’s Legendary Career Across Different Mediums

Fans will forever remember Reddick for his brilliant performance as Baltimore Police Department officer Cedric Daniels on The Wire, he also was on other popular shows like Oz, Bosch, Lost, and Fringe.

Reddick was also popular in the video gaming space and is a gamer. Gamers know him as Sylens in PlayStation’s hit games Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel. In Destiny and Destiny 2, which Reddick plays frequently, he is the voice of Captain Zavala in the video game franchise.

With his passing, it will be interesting to see how those games will move forward without him.

He also hopped into the world of Resident Evil, playing popular villain Albert Wesker in the Netflix original series based on Capcom’s survival horror video game franchise.

Twitter is reacting to the actor’s sudden passing. You can see the reactions in the gallery below.

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17 Mar 2023

Maroon 5’s Top 20 Songs on the Billboard Hot 100

A lot of people don’t realize it, but Maroon 5 actually got its start way back in the ‘90s, when frontman Adam Levine was just a teenager, as a group called Kara’s Flowers. After some lineup shifts, a mostly ignored major-label debut (1997’s The Fourth World on Reprise) and a name change, Maroon 5 emerged with Songs About Jane (Octone/J Records) in 2002, a soul-influenced collection of alt-rock that became a sleeper hit when lead single “Harder to Breathe” began to pick up steam on alternative radio, eventually helping the band crossover into the mainstream.

They didn’t look back, kicking off a fruitful period of blockbuster albums, Billboard Hot 100 hit singles and Grammy wins (three so far). When radio and mainstream tastes began shifting away from rock bands in the early ‘10s, Maroon 5 deftly evolved, expanding their sonic palette while working alongside top 40 pop producers and A-list rappers. Unlike many rock bands who broke through in 2002, Maroon 5 is still a commercial force, aided, in part, by Adam Levine’s long tenure on the NBC singing competition The Voice, where his “bromance” with fellow coach Blake Shelton helped propel the show to monster ratings.

But before the TV cameras, there was the music. The band – which consists of Levine, James Valentine, Jesse Carmichael, PJ Morton, Matt Flynn and Sam Farrar (shoutout to former members Ryan Dusick and Mickey Madden) – has scored four No. 1 hits on the Hot 100. Separate from the band, Levine charted as a featured artist on Gym Class Heroes’ “Stereo Hearts” (which reached No. 4 in 2011) and R. City’s “Locked Away (No. 6 in 2015).

Below, we’ve rounding up Maroon 5’s 20 biggest Billboard chart hits as a band, from “This Love” to “Girls Like You” and beyond. The ranking is based on weekly performance on the Hot 100 (from its inception on Aug. 4, 1958, through March 18, 2023.). Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at lower spots earning the least. Due to changes in chart methodology over the years, eras are weighted differently to account for chart turnover rates during various periods.

17 Mar 2023

Jennifer Lopez Debuts a Dazzling New Shoe Collab With Revolve: Shop the Collection

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Jennifer Lopez is teaming with Revolve for a chic new collaboration to spice up your shoe collection.

The JLo Beauty founder took to Instagram on Thursday (March 16) to announce the debut of the JLO Jennifer Lopez x Revolve shoe collection, a collab between Lopez’s shoe brand and the fashion retailer.

“I love shoes!!!! Can anyone relate??!!” Lopez captioned photos of the new collection, which features stylish heels and boots priced from $145 to $200 and available exclusively at Revolve.com.

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Launching in three installments, the initial 16-piece collection includes “sculptural heels” designed in chic metallics, crystal embellishments and “the perfect animal prints.” The collection also features sky-high platforms, knee-high boots, strappy sandals and kitten heels designed in a variety materials such as suede, leather, mesh and satin.

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Jennifer Lopez for REVOLVE

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“Jennifer Lopez is a pop culture icon and an inspiration to millions of people all over the world, so there was no question of doing an exclusive collaboration with her line, JLO Jennifer Lopez. We’re so excited to introduce the new line of footwear and collaborate with Jennifer Lopez,” said Raissa Gerona, Revolve Chief Brand Officer.

The shoe collection comes on the heels of Lopez being announced as global ambassador for the Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi.

Shop the JLO Jennifer Lopez x Revolve collection below.

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JLo Jennifer Lopez x REVOLVE Beverly Heel

$180

Available in silver and black, the Beverly Heel features a faux patent leather and PVC upper with an ankle buckle closure, faux leather lining and a 6-inch heel.

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JLO Jennifer Lopez x REVOLVE Bronx Bootie

$205

Paying homage to Lopez’s home borough, the Bronx Bootie has a mesh, textile and PVC upper with manmade and leather sole, a pointed-toe design and 4.5-inch stiletto heel.

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JLo Jennifer Lopez x REVOLVE Sunset Sandal

$160

The Sunset Sandal is a sexy satin shoe with an ostrich feather upper and leather sole. The heel measures 4.5 inches.

JLO Jennifer Lopez x REVOLVE Star Sandal

$150

Feeling like a star? The Star Sandal from Lopez’s collection is available in the dark chocolate option pictured above or a natural and black color. The shoe features croc embossed leather and an ankle wrap tie buckle with a 4.5-inch heel.

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JLO Jennifer Lopez x REVOLVE Metro Mule

$145

Add a little retro flare to your shoe collection! The flared-heel Metro Mule is available in black faux leather or dark chocolate faux suede, and features a 4-inch heel.

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JLo by Jennifer Lopez x Revolve Calle Boot

$275

The Calle boot has a crystal-embellished satin upper with a side zipper closure and 4.25-inch heel.

17 Mar 2023

Liam Payne Praises Louis Tomlinson’s Documentary: ‘The Most Beautiful Thing to Experience’

Liam Payne penned a sweet tribute to Louis Tomlinson on Friday (March 17) following the premiere of his new documentary All of Those Voices.

The “Strip That Down” singer was on the scene at London’s Leicester Square for his former bandmate’s big night and posted a giddy photo of the two together at the event on Instagram. “Seeing the world through your eyes last night was the most beautiful thing to experience,” he captioned the snap. “My neck hurts from how much Im looking up to you right now you were already my friend and brother but getting to look through that window into your world and mind I just extends that respect I have for you.

“What you’ve dealt with and how you held it all inside!!” he continued. “I’m so sorry I was so out of my mind and I didn’t do better for you, I feel ashamed in those moments to not be as good of a friend as you have been to me, at least I have time now and I’m me again so will try and make amends.”

Payne added that he felt “emotionally drained” after watching Tomlinson’s vulnerable film and shouted out his fellow One Direction-er’s “will to get up off the canvas every time life beat you down and fight back.”

He finished off the lengthy note by writing, “I’m so thankful to have you in my life mate I feel so lucky and I know you know this but you were part of a small group of people that literally saved my life, you dragged me out of something so dark I’ve never shared it but your approach is something I admire and aspire to so I can one day do the same” before praising Tomlinson for “work[ing] harder than any of us to get here and now the world gets to see that from your side.”

All of Those Voices is set to hit theaters nationwide next Wednesday (March 22) for limited screenings. Check out Payne’s thoughtful note to Tomlinson here.

17 Mar 2023

Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Doechii, Joy Oladokun, Princess Nokia & More

Get your St. Patrick’s Day weekend off to the right start with some new tracks from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.

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From Doechii’s pitch-perfect new collab with Kodak Black to Joy Oladokun’s life-affirming new anthem, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below.

Doechii feat. Kodak Black, “What It Is (Block Boy)”

Simply put, Doechii has never sounded better than she does on “What It Is (Block Boy).” On her bouncing new track, the rising singer lets her voice loose over an instantly-catchy backing track complete with light guitar riffs, chunky piano chords and a killer beat. Add into it a verse from “Super Gremlin” superstar Kodak Black, and you have a certified banger on your hands.

Joy Oladokun feat. Noah Kahan, “We’re All Gonna Die”

Existentialism has never sounded quite as good as it does on Joy Oladokun’s new anthem. The aptly-titled “We’re All Gonna Die” sees the singer-songwriter taking on a “f–k it, let’s see what happens” approach to just about everything has to offer. While the lyrics might occasionally dip into a slightly more pessimistic worldview than fans of Oladokun are used to hearing, the sweet, churning production immediately casts away all doubt — “We’re All Gonna Die” is truly about having fun with what little time you’ve got in this world.

Princess Nokia, I Love You But This Is Goodbye

There’s something about I Love You But This Is Goodbye, the sparkling new EP from Princess Nokia, that is deeply endearing. Throughout the project, which sees the star switching up her hip-hop stylings for a pop-rock-meets-electronica vibe, Nokia charts a full journey from love to loss and back again. Her pen is fully intact with some A-plus songwriting on tracks like “Angels & Demons,” while others like lead single “Closure” let you bask in their delicious production. It’s a remarkable EP from an artist in need of much more recognition than she’s already earned.

ODESZA feat. Claud, “To Be Yours”

For their very first collaboration together, electronic duo ODESZA and indie star Claud prove to be a perfect match. “To Be Yours” perfectly toes the line between each of the artists’ respective worlds, employing the crystal clear production work of the sought-after dance pair as well as the confessional songwriting of the fast-rising bedroom pop singer into one gloriously fun single. If you’re in search of a good song to simply vibe out to this weekend, look no further.

Greyson Chance, “Herringbone”

Greyson Chance would like his jacket back please — and if you could bring his heart back with it, that would also be very helpful. “Herringbone,” the heartbreaking new single from the alt-pop singer-songwriter, is an ode to all things lost as Chance begs his lover to please come back after their breakup. With a gentle touch and some very well-written lyrics, Chance owns every ounce of his own anguish on this gorgeous new song.

Siena Liggins, “3 Bad”

Siena Liggins is ready for some experimentation. On “3 Bad,” the singer’s latest track, Liggins manages to take hyper-pop sounds (pitched-up vocals, plinking percussion and blown-out bass drums, to name a few) and make a deeply introspective, chaotically sad breakup song. While she promises self-destruction to her old flame, Liggins doesn’t implode — she expands her sound and dives into a new era of her career headfirst.

Shelly Fairchild feat. Shamir, “Fist City” (Loretta Lynn cover)

There is something so deeply engaging about artists as different as Shelly Fairchild and Shamir teaming up to tackle a Loretta Lynn classic like “Fist City.” The pair don’t lean away from the distinctive sounds of the country superstar — instead they lean in, bringing a folksy twang to every beat of this delicious cover. With a set of voices uniquely suited to one another, Fairchild and Shamir shine on this gorgeous tribute to a late icon.

Check out all of our picks on Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist below: