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It was a star-studded weekend at Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour stop at LA’s SoFi Stadium and it was extra special on Monday to celebrate the Queen B’s birthday. Nicki Minaj unveils the cover art for her highly anticipated ‘Pink Friday 2’ album, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion announce a new song, Zach Bryan tops […]

Nelly Furtado talks to Billboard’s Executive Music Director, Jason Lipshutz about her anticipated return to music, reminisces on her career re-defining album ‘Loose,’ teases her new music, what it’s like to work with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland again and more!

Jason LipshutzOh, oh sh*t, okay. This is the most fun I’ve ever had during a video.

Nelly FurtadoHi, I’m Nelly Furtado This is Billboard News

Jason LipshutzHere with the one and only Nelly Furtado.

Jason LipshutzNelly, I’m so happy you’re here. I’m such a huge fan.

Nelly FurtadoOh, for real?

Jason LipshutzThe hugest fan seriously. I want

Nelly FurtadoI had a feeling that you might be a fan but I wasn’t sure.

Jason LipshutzI listened to on my walk here. I listen to all of the ‘Spirit Indestructible’

Nelly FurtadoYeah, right.

Jason LipshutzI swear to God.

Nelly FurtadoNo way.

Jason Lipshutz“Parking Lot” just blasting in my ears.

Nelly FurtadoOh my god.

Jason LipshutzAnd meanwhile, like you’ve been kind of slowly, as you said, playing shows put out the single top dollar like, what is it been like kind of dipping your toe back into the music world a bit more.

Nelly FurtadoIt’s been so fun. I’m just like, more grateful than ever. I’m, I’m super grateful. I feel like the place I’m at right now is kind of like the same place I was at when I was like, I would say 20. And I first signed a record deal. And like, I spent all my time obsessing over music, listening to music, and making music and collaborating with friends who make music and family actually. And so I’m there again, like I’m in it for the craft I’m in it for for the right reasons. And I just, it’s so pure for me right now. It’s just pure inspiration. Like, all day.

Watch the full interview above!

It’s Friday and we have a ton of new music picks for you today! Doja Cat’s new track “Demons,” Nicki Minaj dropped the lead single off of ‘Pink Friday 2,’ SEVENTEEN and NKOTB have come together for an iconic boy band collab and more! During Miley Cyrus’ “Used to Be Young” TikTok series, she reflected […]

K-pop boy band ATEEZ talk about the success their album ‘The World EP 2: Outlaw’ had on our Billboard chat, their fans dancing to their hit “Bouncy,” Mingi’s emotional solo song, and more! ATEEZHello we’re ATEEZ and this is Billboard News. Tetris KellyIt’s Tetris with Billboard News and I’m hanging out with ATEEZ, thanks guys […]

Class is finally in session for ‘The Debut: Dream Academy.’ HYBE and Geffen Records revealed Monday evening (Aug. 28) the 20 talented contestants from around the world who will be competing for a spot in the first-ever HYBE x Geffen Records global girl group. Tetris KellyThe world’s next biggest girl group is on the way […]

K-pop girl group NMixx talk about their favorite tour memories, their second anniversary, their experience at KCON 2023, the viral clip of a baby at their show, and more! Tetris KellyAnd I mean, we all saw it on TikTok. About the baby thing. I was like, oh my God, is that a baby on the […]

Adele stands up for a superfan during her concert over the weekend, BTS’ J-Hope and Doja Cat make it into the top 10 of our Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts, while Travis Scott and Oliver Anthony Music remain on top. Meghan Trainor and the Jonas Brothers take home wins at this years 2023 Streamys. […]

It’s Friday and we’ve got a ton of new music! Selena Gomez returns with “Single Soon,” Miley Cyrus thinks back to when we “Used to Be Young,” Burna Boy drops his seventh studio album ‘I Told Them’ & more! Liam Payne has been hospitalized and is postponing his tour, the former One Direction member announced […]

Country superstar Tim McGraw tells us all about his brand-new album ‘Standing Room Only,’ his upcoming tour, the current rise of country music, and more! Tim McGrawAs far as throwing stuff, I don’t think I could tolerate that. Hopefully I’m quick enough to dodge. Yeah. Anything now, but you know soft goods I’m used to […]