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For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music. And today we’re celebrating Phylicia Fant. Phylicia FantFiguring out how can I be authentic, be myself and still achieve my dreams. Tetris KellyFor Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in […]
Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold’Em” rises to a new high, while Teddy Swims and SZA keep a steady presence in the top 10. Watch the video to find out which track reaches the No. 1 spot. Tetris Kelly:This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated March 2. Climbing back into the top 10 […]
Venezuelan brothers Mau y Ricky talk about their new album ‘Hotel Caracas,’ working with a non-Latin producer like Malay and how that was different from making their previous records, how their Venezuelan heritage inspired their new project, their experience going back to Venezuela after many years, tease what fans can expect from the second season […]
Bobby Caldwell’s classic “What You Won’t Do for Love” zooms in at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart dated Feb. 24 following a new, largely food-based trend on the platform. Tetris KellyA new leader and two fresh new faces — we’ve got a batch of new bops in the top 10. Tetris […]
Ayra Starr talks about the international success of her song “Rush,” becoming the youngest African female artist to surpass 100 million views on YouTube, getting her first Grammy nomination, her aspiration to be a teenage pop star, the growth of popularity of the Afrobeats genre and where she sees the future of the genre going and more!
Ayra StarrI wasn’t here two years ago, now I’m doing an interview with Billboard.
Rania AniftosFresh off the Grammys, girl.
Ayra StarrHello, I’m Ayra Starr and you’re watching Billboard News.
Rania AniftosHey everybody, its Rania Aniftos with Billboard News and I am so excited. We have the Afrobeats queen herself in the studio today, Ayra Starr.
Ayra StarrHello!
Rania AniftosWelcome to the studio.
Ayra StarrThank you for having me. I’m excited.
Rania AniftosYou were just nominated for your first-ever Grammy nomination. How did that feel?
Ayra StarrAmazing. I had a great time at the Grammys. All the parties even before the Grammys, I was just like, oh, like, I’m at the Grammys. You can see me at the red carpets. I was having a good time. Let me tell you.
Rania AniftosWas there something that surprised you over the course of the week that you were like, I was expecting this, but this happened instead.
Ayra StarrTo be honest like anytime I come to LA, I’m always like indoors and never do anything and people like people know me, but people don’t really know me. They know my music, but they don’t know me. This time, every room I walked into: Ayra Starr! I was fangirling over the people who are fangirling over me, like, “You know me!” And it was the best thing.
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TikTok Star Bryce Hall responds to Billie Eilish’s comments on TikTokers being invited to the People’s Choice Awards. Madonna takes quite the fall while onstage in Seattle. Peso Pluma is going back on tour with over 35 shows. BTS fans rejoice: J-Hope announces a new album and a six-part documentary coming soon. And more! Tetris […]
Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season” breaks into the top 10, Kanye West and Beyoncé also get top 10 debuts for new songs “Carnival” and “Texas Hold ‘Em,” respectively. Watch the video to find out which track is at No. 1. Tetris Kelly:This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Feb. 24. Noah […]
For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music, and today we’re celebrating, President, Founder and CEO of Femme It Forward Heather Lowery. Heather LoweryI’m Heather Lowery, the president, founder and CEO of Femme It Forward. Heather LoweryFemme It Forward is a female led entertainment company. Our […]
Prince Royce talks in depth about his new album Llamada Perdida with Sigal Ratner-Arias, deputy editor of Billboard Español. He explains why he wanted to name his new album Llamada Perdida, being vulnerable and open about his heartbreak while making it, what his favorite songs are, what he learned about himself while making Llamada Perdida, collaborations with Maria Becerra, Ala Jaza, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Luis Miguel Del Amargue, Gabito Ballesteros, Nicky Jam, Jay Wheeler and more.
Prince Royce:These are very in depth questions.
Sigal Ratner-Arias:Look at the happy face.
Prince Royce:When I was young, my slogan was “live life smiling,” and that’s still my email signature. So I try to remind myself to smile. What’s up? It’s Prince Royce and this is Billboard News.
Sigal Ratner-Arias:Hi, welcome to Billboard News. We’re here today with superstar Bachata singer Prince Royce, who brings us his album Llamada Perdida. Welcome, Prince Royce! Last night I listened to the 23 songs from your album Llamada Perdida. I loved it from start to end. Congratulations! I feel I got to know you …
Prince Royce: Really?
Sigal Ratner-Arias:A little better. I thought it was a very personal album, maybe the most personal one of yours. Do you think it is more personal?
Prince Royce:Yes. I think that at a composition level, it’s very personal. I tried not to overthink the album, to have fun, add personality. There are very serious concepts, and at the same time, I find ways to, make a joke, or find the brighter things. This album comes after an album that came out during COVID. My last album Alter Ego came out in 2020. I did four shows, then tour was canceled. It was a strange moment because usually, you release an album and you have your plan. I recorded the album, tours and those things happened. I wasn’t recording much or writing. Many strange things happened in my personal life. It was definitely, a weird time the recording of this new album.
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Ariana Grande remixes her Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Yes And ?” with her idol and iconic diva Mariah Carey, Dua Lipa is officially in “Training Season” with her latest drop, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and Chris Hemsworth will co-chair the 2024 Met Gala, Gunna drops his latest single “Bittersweet,” Billboard reporter Rania Aniftos […]