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Rita Ora tells us who she’s been the most starstruck by, creates her ultimate superstar group, which country star she’d love to collab with, her obsession with SZA, and more during Rapid Fire!
Katie Bain 0:00You probably wouldn’t guess but I’d love to work with…
Rita Ora 0:03Probably Chris Stapleton
Katie Bain 0:18Okay, we have a little game. Oh, cool. Yeah, I’m gonna say a sentence. Okay, fill in the blank with the first thing that comes to your mind.
Rita Ora 0:24I love this! No, I genuinely play it with like my friends.
Katie Bain 0:28Who’s made you the most starstruck?
Rita Ora 0:30Prince was a moment for sure. I remember when he walked into a party with the most gorgeous twins, honestly, it was like the seas parted and he just like walked through slowly. And I was like – that was the first time I like saw him but then we met after.
Katie Bain 0:48Did he ever give you any advice?
Rita Ora 0:49I think he just told me to own my masters. And now I own my masters.
Katie Bain 0:54Weirdest thing I do before I go onstage?
Rita Ora 0:58I warm up. And then I sort of like just hum but I’m alone. I have like 10 minutes to myself. Just focus and think about the show.
Katie Bain 1:05What is your favorite late night snack?
Rita Ora 1:06I mean pizza. I just love pizza. Who doesn’t love pizza? Or cheese?
Katie Bain 1:10You have an endless budget to start the ultimate group – who is in your group?
Rita Ora 1:15Oh my gosh, I think Sam Smith. Yes. I love Anitta. Oh yeah, Charli XCX perfect. Nicki Minaj I mean, how big is this group? Because we like Beyoncé, David Bowie if he was still alive and me! Yeah. And the whole of BTS.
Katie Bain 1:34You’d be shocked to learn I’m a big fan of…
Rita Ora 1:37Chris Stapleton
Katie Bain 1:40I’m shocked.
Rita Ora 1:41Are you?
Katie Bain 1:42Well no, because he’s amazing.
Rita Ora 1:42He’s absolutely iconic. I just love Chris because of the soul and then he gives me straight gospel soul
Katie Bain 1:52The one song I wish I wrote?
Rita Ora 1:57Oh, I always say this: ‘Don’t Speak,’ No Doubt. It’s just just written perfectly. It’s like the perfect song and I’m just like obsessed with Gwen Stefani.
Katie Bain 2:12The last song I listened to was…
Rita Ora 2:14What was I just listening to in the car? I think it was like a SZA song because I’m like everyone else in the world obsessed with this the whole SZA album.
Katie Bain 2:23You probably wouldn’t guess but I’d love to work with…
Rita Ora 2:27Probably Chris Stapleton.
Katie Bain 2:29Hell yes, you guys would be amazing together.
Rita Ora 2:31It’s just a random duo, but it would work really well.
Kelly Clarkson shared a statement through social media following a Rolling Stone report that claims the daytime program’s producers “overworked” and “underpaid” crew members. Morgan Wallen nabs 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and becomes the only act with at least two country albums to have spent 10 or more weeks at No. 1 and more!
Tetris KellyI’m Tetris Kelly for Billboard News, and it’s Monday, May 15.
Tetris Kelly 0:23While we’ve got some amazing tours making their way around the world, they don’t come easy. Taylor and her security have ‘Bad Blood,’ Beyoncé draws a big crowd and Suga gets a surprise guest — it’s been an interesting few days on the road and we’re breaking down all your tour updates. Taylor Swift had “bad blood” with her security after they apparently were being too aggressive with fans and she had to address the guard live on mic.
Tetris Kelly 1 1:02The guard was apparently escorted out and fans were given tickets to come back to the next show. Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour is in full swing, and she’s breaking records. She reportedly records the largest audience this century for female artists at Belgium’s King Baudouin stadium with a reported attendance of 53,000 fans.
Tetris Kelly 1:27Here in the States, SUGA is on tour with his persona Agust D, and Halsey showed her BTS brother some love by joining him for SUGA’s interlude.
Tetris Kelly 1:43Now onto Kelly Clarkson. She’s got the top show in daytime, but it sounds like her employees aren’t having as much fun as the viewers are. Kelly Clarkson took to social media over the weekend to address allegations of a toxic work environment.
Tetris Kelly 2:05Kelly Clarkson shared a statement over social media following a report that claims the daytime talk shows producers overworked and underpaid crew members. The report also claims employees alleged that working on the show was traumatizing to their mental health and noted that Kelly herself is fantastic and has no clue how unhappy her staff is. Kelly’s statement reads: “In my 20 years in the entertainment industry, I’ve always led with my heart and what I believed to be right. I love my team at The Kelly Clarkson Show, and to find out that anyone is feeling unheard and or disrespected on this show is unacceptable. I have always been, and will continue to be, committed to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment at The Kelly Clarkson Show. As we prepare for a move to the East Coast, I am more committed than ever to ensuring that not only our team that is moving, but also our new team in NY, is comprised of the best and kindest in the business.”
This fall, production of The Kelly Clarkson Show will move from LA to New York City, where the show will enter its fifth season.
Tetris Kelly 3:09We’re in the homestretch of this year’s NBA season. And you know musicians love to sit courtside. So who are your favorite artists rooting for?
Raina Aniftos 3:16I’m outside the Crypto.com Arena, where the Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of the NBA Playoffs. You can always find a celebrity or two sitting front row at NBA games, from K-pop idols to the biggest pop stars and all your favorite rappers, but which artists go the hardest for their NBA team? Let’s start with one of the biggest Lakers fans around, a rapper who you can always find courtside at Crypto.com Arena, LA born and bred Snoop Dogg. He even has a Funko Pop with him in a Lakers jersey.
Raina Aniftos 3:46Drake is also a huge NBA fan and he’s even referenced some players in his lyrics. You can always find him on the sidelines cheering on his hometown team, the Toronto Raptors. In 2013, Drake was even named a global ambassador of the team.
Raina Aniftos 4:06Music’s favorite couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been seen sitting on the sidelines of many NBA games together, but they’re actually super fans of separate NBA teams. Beyoncé has shown support for her hometown team the Houston Rockets, while Jay Z is a proud born and bred New Yorker. Jay even bought the New Jersey Nets and moved the team to Brooklyn.
Raina Aniftos 4:38Another Texas native who is no stranger to the NBA sidelines is Selena Gomez. Selena is a fan of the San Antonio Spurs, and images of her sitting front row have even turned into popular GIFs for Spurs fans.
Raina Aniftos 4:52Now heading down to South Beach where DJ Khaled is a massive fan of the Miami Heat, even claiming he wanted to buy the team back in 2016. As the playoffs continue, may the best team win!
Tetris Kelly 5:04It’s time to run down the charts, and this week we’ve got some new entries on the Hot 100 and Billboard 200. Morgan Wallen joins the ranks of Whitney Houston and Adele, while Ed Sheeran returns to the charts. Morgan Wallen stays on top of the Hot 100 and Billboard 200. His album ‘One thing At A Time’ spends its 10th consecutive week at No. 1 and is the second album to do so, matching a feat only achieved by Adele, Whitney Houston, The Monkees and the Kingston Trio. Ed Sheeran comes in at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 ‘Subtract’ is his sixth top 10 album. Also in the top 10, K-pop group LE SSERAFIM’s ‘Unforgiven’ debuts at No. 6. It’s the group’s second charting project and their first top 10. Speaking of top 10s, shout out to Toosii for climbing up to No. 8 with ‘Favorite Song.’ It’s the rapper’s first Hot 100 Top 10 hit.
Tetris Kelly 6:46That’s it for today. Come back manaña for our interview with Myke Towers, and we run down the top trending songs of the week. I’m Tetris Kelly and this is Billboard News.
Here are the artists who go the hardest for their hometown NBA teams. Rania Aniftos 0:00I’m outside the Crypto.Com Arena where the Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of the NBA Playoffs. Rania Aniftos 0:05You can always find a celebrity or two sitting front row at NBA games, from K-pop idols to the biggest […]
It’s Friday and we’ve got some new music for you to jam to! Keke Palmer, Bailey Zimmerman, Jonas Brothers, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again all released albums, with Janelle Monáe releasing a new track titled ‘Lipstick Lover’. We spent a day with the guys of ENHYPEN at We Bridge Festival 2023 in Vegas! Jimmie Allen has been suspended by his label following a sexual assault lawsuit from an ex-manager, and more.
Tetris Kelly 0:00We go on tour with ENHYPEN, relationship updates on Tay, Riri, and Shakira. It’s new music Friday, Jimmy Allen is suspended from his label. And what is everyone up to on Mother’s Day? Welcome back. For Billboard News, it’s Friday, May 12th. And it may almost be the weekend, but first we have your Friday music guide.
Tetris Kelly 0:27She’s a singer, she’s an actress. She’s mother, baby. This is Keke Palmer. Keke not only dropped an album called ‘Big Boss,’ she gave us an entire film to accompany it
Tetris Kelly 0:42I take you to Vegas where I got to hang out with ENHYPEN and learn how they prepare for putting on a show, and boy did they put on a show. This is Tour Stop
Jake 0:54Vegas is amazing
Jay 0:58Appreciate you, let’s get it!
ENHYPEN 1:00Hello we are ENHYPEN! Thanks for tuning in to our Tour Stop.
Tetris Kelly 1:12What’s some of the things you guys do before you go on stage like how do you get ready
Tetris Kelly 1:25Well who do you think takes the longest to get ready?
Tetris Kelly 1:35The high touch I’ve never seen that before. So tell me how that is to meet your ENGENEs and stuff and do the high touch.
Fans 1:50Right now I just met them. I blacked out. I love ENHYPEN so much because they really helped me. I love ENHYPEN so much because they’re so hardworking and talented.
Jake 2:34Thank you Billboard for hanging out with us
Tetris Kelly 2:43Bailey Zimmerman drops his much anticipated debut album and it’s a religious experience.
Tetris Kelly 2:55We’ll have more new releases throughout the show, but let’s get to our lead story. Country star Jimmy Allen is facing sexual assault allegations and has been suspended from his label in a civil lawsuit filed Thursday in Tennessee federal court. An anonymous accuser says that Allen manipulated and used his power over her job to sexually harass and abuse her over a period of 18 months from 2020 to 2022. Hours after news broke of the allegations, Allen’s record label suspended the artist, saying in a statement in light of today’s allegations against Jimmy Allen, BBR Music Group has decided to suspend all activity with him effective immediately. This suspension includes ceasing radio promotion on his current single ‘Be All Right,’ which climbs 59 and 57 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated May 13. Additionally, Allen has also been removed from the performer lineup for this year’s CMA Fest. In a statement to Billboard the country singer admitted to a sexual relationship with this accuser, but denied all allegations of wrongdoing, saying in part, I’ve worked incredibly hard to build my career, and I intend to mount a vigorous defense to her claims and take all other legal action necessary to protect my reputation.
Tetris Kelly 4:01The Jonas Brothers are officially back with ‘The Album.’ It’s their first album in four years and they’re ready to take on the world when they go on tour in August.
Tetris Kelly 4:20Taylor and 1989 — I mean 1975 — Shakira and Lewis Hamilton, Rihanna and A$AP’s baby’s name — relationships are relationshipping and we’re catching you up. After Taylor has been slaying on her Eras Tour, she’s also been rumored to be dating 1975 frontman Matt Healy. After splitting from boyfriend Joe Alwyn, a Swiftie’s dad photographed the two holding hands in a restaurant, which sent the fandom into a heated debate about whether he’s right for Miss Americana. Meanwhile, after splitting from Gerard Pique, Shakira was spotted hanging out with British race car driver Louis Hamilton. And almost exactly a year after Rihanna and A$AP Rocky son was born. His name has reportedly been revealed to be RZA a possible tribute to the legendary rapper producer and Wu Tang Clan frontman
Tetris Kelly 5:17Young Boy Never Broke Again dropped a project and it’s his richest opp.
Tetris Kelly 5:26Sunday is Mother’s Day and if you are wondering what some of your faves have planned, we’ve got you covered
Evaluna 6:27A song that reminds me of my motherhood would have to be ‘Indigo,’ the song that I sing with my husband because that was obviously the song that we dedicated to her and it’s kind of like the song that we played for her during my whole pregnancy and then when she was born, and so it’s a special one. And with my mom, I’d have to say Shania Twain, ‘looks like we made it’ — what’s that? What’s the name of it? ‘Look how far we’ve come my baby.’ ‘Still the One’!
Elena Rose 7:14A song that reminds me of my mom is any Cheyenne song big fan anytime on song is like Oh, my mom
Tetris Kelly 8:24That’s today’s show but before we go let me leave you with one last entry for your Friday music guide. Janelle Monae has given us Lipstick Lover with a sensual music video to go with it
The Weeknd wants to retire his alter ego, The Weeknd and is open to making music as Abel Tesfaye, the stars were out for ‘The Little Mermaid’ Hollywood premiere and Halle Bailey talks about playing the iconic role of Ariel, Colde, and RM top the Hot Trending Songs chart. Elena Rose tells us who she wants to be in her dream girl group and get to know Shenseea more on Billboard’s speed date!
An alleged fight between Chris Brown and Usher took place in Las Vegas. Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Thing at a Time’ continues to lead the Billboard 200 albums chart as SEVENTEEN, Eslabon Armado, and Jack Harlow debut in the top 10 this week. We are breaking down everything that happened at the first-ever Latin Women in Music. And more!
Our “Agent of Change” recipient Goyo talks about what the award means to her, the state of afro-latina representation in latin music, what change looks like to her and more! Get your tickets to Billboard’s #MujeresLatinas in Miami, for May 6th, and tune in to watch it on Telemundo on May 7th at 9PM/8C.
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Billboard News’ Tetris Kelly caught up with the guys of ENHYPEN and talked about their upcoming mini album ‘DARK BLOOD’. Shenseea reveals her favorite Jamaican Slang Halsey and Alev Aydin have spit, the couple’s decision to break up was “amicable,” according to sources. And more!