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Tate McRae‘s star is quickly on the rise. The musician — who is Billboard‘s latest cover star — is having a massive weekend, with her debut performances on both Saturday Night Live (Nov. 18) and at Sunday’s’s 2023 Billboard Music Awards (Nov. 19). Ahead of her BBMAs debut, the 20-year-old caught up with Billboard to […]
Tate McRae opens up about the success of her song “Greedy,” the relationship she has with her fans, remembers her favorite Billboard Music Awards moment and more. The 2023 Billboard Music Awards are presented by Marriott Bonvoy.
Tate McRae:I think that’s dedication.How is your relationship with your fans?Tate McRae:I feel like I’m really close to my fans. I feel like we just have a very, like, close friend vibe. They’re always, like, whenever I do performances, and I see them, I see a lot of the same people at these kinds of performances, and I feel like they just, like, make me so comfortable and calm, and it’s just the best feeling when I get to look at them and sing with them. Why do you think “Greedy” resonated so much with your audience?
Tate McRae:I don’t think people really expected me to release a song like this. I didn’t expect me to release it. I mean, I was deciding for forever on what song I wanted to come back from, like, a 10-month break from. And I think also, people weren’t expecting me to dance like I did in the music video. And I think it was just a little shocking, but it also just feels like a switch-up in my personality. And I think my fans are ready to see, like, a more confident, like, bad–s side of me. And yeah, it just feels very exciting starting the album, with that kind of energy, going into it. Do you have a favorite Billboard Music Awards memory?Tate McRae:I am a big fan of The Weeknd. And anytime he performs, I’m a huge fan, but one of his best performances, I would say was the one with all the cars behind him and he was doing “Save Your Tears.” It was such a good show. But I also just, like, love him and all of his performancesWatch the full video above!
As the 2023 Billboard Music Awards approach, Colombian superstar Karol G gave fans a glimpse into her musical faves this year and the significance of her record-breaking Mañana Será Bonito album being recognized at the awards show, which kicks off at 8 p.m. ET tonight.
“This year is kind of rare for me. I started looking backward to the music I used to listen to before a lot,” Karol G tells Billboard, citing Coldplay, U2 and Lana Del Rey as the artists she streamed the most this year. Delving into a deeper connection with music, she reveals, “I’m really spiritual this year … and have been listening to lyrics and music that connected more with my soul.”
She adds another streaming favorite: “Karol G! I love my music and some of my old songs, remembering my process when I started and where I am right now. It’s really beautiful.”
While discussing the significance of her music being recognized at the Billboard Music Awards, the “Qlona” hitmaker expressed, “This album is the most intimate and special in my career. I wrote these songs about really special and confident moments in my life,” she says. With her fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito, the Colombian superstar broke the record for the biggest debut for a Spanish-language album by a woman, landing at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart.
Karol G also underscored her determination to create a transformative experience for her audience via her first international stadium tour. “I want people to see that Karol G can do a stadium tour,” she says with enthusiasm. “I’m ready, I’m prepared, and I can bring that experience instead of just a show or an entertainment moment. It’s an experience that you go to and you [will] share energy, love, tears and happiness.
“We took moments that we thought were going to be special,” she adds of tonight’s performance. “[My fans] are part of my performance today, like in the choreo.”
A finalist for five awards including Top Latin Artist, Top Latin Album and Top Latin Song, Karol G stands out as the only woman competing in multiple categories at the Billboard Music Awards 2023 presented by Marriott Bonvoy. La Bichota joins a star-studded lineup of BBMA performers that includes Mariah Carey, Bebe Rexha & David Guetta, Peso Pluma, NewJeans, Stray Kids and Morgan Wallen. It all starts at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT tonight.
Check back to Billboard.com throughout the night for the latest news on performances, special awards and more.
Stray Kids, one of the hottest K-pop groups on earth and a Billboard 200-topping artist, is a finalist at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards – and a performer at the 2023 BBMAs. Ahead of their performance, a mashup of “S-Class” and “LALALALA,” the group sat down and spoke with Billboard about their BBMAs performance, the […]
Karol G talks about performing in stadiums, the thinking behind her BBMAs performance, reveals what she has been streaming this year and more. The 2023 Billboard Music Awards are presented by Marriott Bonvoy. What music did you stream the most this year? Karol G: Wow, that’s a good one. Coldplay. I was listening a lot […]
Ahead of tonight’s 2023 Billboard Music Awards, we celebrated the year of chart-toppers at Billboard No. 1s: The Official Party of the Billboard Music Awards on Saturday night in Los Angeles.Among the stars who made their way up to the Sheats-Goldstein Residence in the Beverly Crest neighborhood of LA were 2023 Billboard Music Awards finalists Jordin Sparks and Keena from the K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY, as well as Miguel, Coco Jones, Madison Beer, Jaden Smith, Normani, Landon Barker, Bella Poarch, Iann Dior, Diane Warren, Victoria Justice, Westside Gunn, The Rose’s Woosung and Jaehyung, Ross Lynch, Paul Russell, Bia, Baby Tate, The Veronicas, Yvng Lvcas, Queen Naija, Slayyyter, Lele Pons, Harry Jowsey, Skai Jackson, Laura Marano, McKenna Grace and many more.
On the red carpet outside the estate, Keena told Billboard’s Rania Aniftos that she was still processing FIFTY FIFTY being up for two prizes at tonight’s BBMAs: top duo/group and top global K-pop song for “Cupid.” “This is so surreal,” she said. “I can’t believe I’m here. I feel so honored and grateful to be nominated for this award.”
Sparks told Billboard that her husband, Dana Isaiah, was the one who broke the news to her that “Love Me Like I Am,” her collab with for KING & COUNTRY, was up for top Christian song at tonight’s awards show. “It means the world to be a BBMAs finalist,” she said. “Billboard has been such a pillar in the music community for so long, so it feels especially special to be here.”
One of our chart-toppers in the building was Miguel, whose 2010 song “Sure Thing” crawled its way to No. 1 on Billboard‘s Pop Airplay chart this year, more than a decade after its release. “It’s a massive blessing,” he told Billboard. “It’s a testament to how fans can really push a song and great songwriting can live on and live forever, and how great music still matters.”
Another 2023 chart-topper at the party was Coco Jones, whose breakthrough smash “ICU” spent four weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. “Even seeing ‘ICU’ on the Billboard charts was such a huge goal of mine,” Jones told Billboard on the carpet. “It’s been on my vision board since I was literally 16 years old. So it’s so full-circle and I’m so honored to be here.”
Guests were ushered up to the private residence on Saturday night by a fleet of vehicles from Lexus, which sponsored the Billboard No. 1s party. Once inside, they could hit the dance floor soundtracked by the night’s DJ, NITRANE; grab a drink or a passed app; or head outside for an expansive view overlooking the city across a pool with a massive Billboard No. 1s sign across the back.
The 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy will start rolling out performances and awards via BBMAs.watch, as well as across BBMAs and Billboard social channels, starting tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Find the full schedule, list of performers and how to watch here.
Below, find photos from the red carpet and inside at Billboard No. 1s: The Official Party of the Billboard Music Awards.
Thundercat & Jordin Sparks
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Thundercat and Jordin Sparks at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Landon Barker & Iann Dior
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Landon Barker and Iann Dior at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
BIA & Jeleel
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BIA and Jeleel at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Lele Pons
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Lele Pons at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Leonelle & Keena
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Leonelle and Keena at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Normani
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Normani at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
June Freedom
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June Freedom at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Keena & Jordin Sparks
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Keena and Jordin Sparks at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Lexie Stevenson
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Lexie Stevenson at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Milo Manheim & Bella Poarch
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Milo Manheim and Bella Poarch at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Coco Jones
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Coco Jones at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Arize & Preston Pippen
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Arize and Preston Pippen at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Queen Naija
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Queen Naija at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Diane Warren & Lori Rischer
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Diane Warren and Lori Rischer at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Joyce Wrice
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Joyce Wrice at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Crowder & Jacoby Shaddix
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Crowder and Jacoby Shaddix at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Jaehyeong, Kim Woo-sung & Miguel
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Jaehyeong and Kim Woo-sung of The Rose and Miguel at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
BLXST
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BLXST at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Madison Beer
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Madison Beer at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Polo G
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Polo G at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on November 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Kim Woo-sung, Jaehyeong, Jamil Davis & Jaden Smith
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Kim Woo-sung and Jaehyeong of The Rose, Jamil Davis and Jaden Smith at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Baby Tate
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Baby Tate at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Keena
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Keena at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Cambrian & Tay Keith
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Cambrian and Tay Keith at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Diane Warren
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Diane Warren at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Fridayy
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Fridayy at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on November 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Westside Gunn
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Westside Gunn at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov.18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Miguel
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Miguel at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Ledisi
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Ledisi at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Victoria Justice
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Victoria Justice at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Khris Riddick-Tynes
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Khris Riddick-Tynes at Billboard No. 1’s Party held on Nov. 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Ahead of his performance at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, which is set to kick off tonight at 8 p.m. ET, Peso Pluma talks candidly about his connection to boxing, his famous haircut and the magic of music.
“It’s amazing,” the Mexican star tells Billboard about having Mike Tyson join him during his first-ever BBMAs performance, where he will be singing “Rubicon.” “It’s another dream come true. I’ve been watching him all my life and he’s an inspiration and a motivation for me to keep going and do whatever I like.”
Fun fact: Another boxing legend inspired Peso’s stage name, which translates to “featherweight” in English. “We were all skinny when we began and we were playing at a private party and met Marco Antonio Barrera, he was champion in that weight, and we knew from that moment it was destiny — we had to go by that name.”
Additionally, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter spoke about the globalization of Spanish-language music, with his first global hit being his collaboration with Eslabon Armado, “Ella Baila Sola.” “It was just a before and after. When I started seeing that my music was playing in other countries like China and Japan, places where they don’t even speak Spanish, is really cool,” he says. “To hear that people who don’t speak Spanish, they like the music, and that’s the magic of music.” Watch Peso Pluma’s interview above.
Peso Pluma is up for five total awards at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy, including top new artist, top Latin artist, top Latin male artist and top Latin album for Génesis, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Top Latin Albums chart, the most for a regional Mexican album. He’s also a finalist in the top Latin song category with two entries: “Ella Baila Sola” with Eslabon Armado and “La Bebe” with Yng Lvcas.
Peso’s performance is part of a star-filled lineup of previously announced BBMA performers, including Mariah Carey, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, Karol G, NewJeans, Stray Kids and Morgan Wallen. Performances and awards will roll out across BBMAs and Billboard social channels, as well as via BBMAs.watch, tonight, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Bebe Rexha takes the stage in front of her biggest fans for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards tonight (Nov. 19) to perform “I’m Good (Blue)” with her musical collaborator, David Guetta. To celebrate the song’s big year, Rexha shared her thoughts with Billboard ahead of the performance. “Just seeing the fans embrace ‘I’m Good’ in […]
Peso Pluma explains the meaning behind his artist name, what it means for him to be on the Billboard charts, the worldwide success of “Ella Baila Sola” and more as part of the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy. ProducerHi Peso PlumaHi What does charting on the Billboard charts mean for you and […]
Stray Kids talk about their performance at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy, releasing their EP Rock-Star and their full album 5-Star in the same year, what artists they have been streaming this year and more. Why was this creative/song choice important to you? Stray Kids: All right, so “S-Class” and “LALALALA.” […]