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Canadian rock band Sum 41 talks to Billboard’s Lyndsey Havens about what fans can expect from their farewell world tour, what inspired their double album ‘Heaven :x: Hell,’ how it feels for them to be winding down their career, the reaction they received when they announced they were disbanding, how they feel about the sustainability […]

Alek Olsen’s “Someday I’ll Get It” jumps from No. 19 to No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 due to a new TikTok trend of users using the song to remember old pets and passed love ones. G-Eazy’s “Lady Killers Part II (Christoph Anderson Remix)” and Madison Beer’s “Make You Mine” enter into the […]

Diddy’s attorney Aaron Dyer speaks out and calls the raids on Diddy’s Los Angeles and Miami houses on Monday, March 25th, by Homeland Security agents an “unprecedented ambush” and labels the takedowns against his client “a witch hunt.” Tetris KellyDiddy speaks out after Homeland Security rated his LA and Miami homes. Here’s what he had […]

YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat tries to shoot his shot with rising Afrobeats artist Tyla by asking her on a date. Tyla also taught Kai how to twerk, and she played What’s in the Box on one of his most recent streams. Kai Cenat:Tyla, would you like to go on a date with me? […]

Colombian vallenato singer Silvestre Dangond opens up about taking a break from music, playing famed blind Colombian vallenato singer Leandro Díaz, the great influence Diomedes Díaz has had on him, his new ‘Ta Malo Tour, how moving to Bogotá changed his life, sings “Cásate Conmigo” live and more!

Silvestre DangondHi, I am Silvestre Dangond, and you are watching Billboard News.

Leila CoboSilvestre Dangond, welcome to Billboard!

Silvestre DangondHere I am!

Leila CoboHere I am, here we are, getting ready for the “Ta Malo” tour. It kicks off on April 12th in Orlando, then moves to Miami.

Silvestre DangondI am anxious!

Leila CoboApril 12th, and then you will go to several cities across the U.S.

Silvestre Dangond17 cities!

Leila Cobo17 cities, 17 arenas?

Silvestre Dangond17.

Leila CoboOnly Vallenato?

Silvestre DangondOnly Vallenato Ventiao. Only Vallentato Ventiao. A 22-year career, many stories to tell. I think this is going to be one of those tours… I always say this, but there is something really important. Because of all that is happening in Colombia is going to be reflected in here in the U.S. tour.

Leila CoboLike what? What is happening in Colombia that we…

Silvestre DangondWell, for a time, for almost one year I kept away from the stage, and well now I came back kind of recharged in every sense.

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A pair of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami were reportedly raided by law enforcement on Monday March 25. Fox 11 reports that the raids were executed by Homeland Security “in connection” with an ongoing federal sex trafficking investigation. Tetris KellyBreaking news Diddy’s LA and Miami homes have been raided by Homeland […]

Drake appeared to send a strong message to Kendrick Lamar and the rest of the rap game during his show in Sunrise, Fla. Drake:“I got my f–kin’ head up high, my back straight, I’m 10 f–king toes down.” Tetris Kelly:Drake seems to address Kendrick Lamar, continuing the long-standing feud. Drake:There’s not a n—a on this […]

Iván Cornejo talks about what it was like to play the Houston Rodeo, what fans can expect next from his upcoming music, memorable moments for him from his tour, the big boost Regional Mexican music has gotten over the past year, some of his new musical influences and more! Iván Cornejo:I was s—ting bricks. I […]

We tested Barbz at Rolling Loud to see who would know the most about Nicki Minaj. Tetris Kelly:So, I’m trying to find the biggest Barbz out here. I’m gonna ask you guys a couple of questions. OK: Where was she born? Barbz:Spain! Tetris Kelly:Spain? Barbz:Wait, can I start over? Tetris Kelly:Rewind! It’s being Friday at […]

Indie band Chicano Batman talk about their upcoming album Notebook Fantasy, their varied music influences from both Western and Latin America, look back at their 15-year journey as a band, how they first met and became a band, what playing the Kia Forum means to them as Los Angeles natives and more!

Chicano Batman:I’m excited for people to hear the whole album. Finally, because we’re releasing singles. And every song is so diverse on this record.

My name is Bardo.

Sup, y’all, I’m Eduardo.

Hi, I’m Carlos, and we are Chicano Batman, and you are watching Billboard News.

Lyndsey Havens:Hey, I’m Lyndsey Havens for Billboard News, and we’re here with L.A. legends Chicano Batman. How’s it going, guys?

I know it was your most collaborative album, from my understanding. So tell me a little bit about what that was like, you know, between all of you and then also the other people that you brought in for this?

Chicano Batman:We wanted each of us to kind of have the reins on whatever song we presented to the group. Whether it’s “OK, I want string.” It’s kind of like the John Lennon vibe. I want strings on it. And they’re like, “OK, well, let’s let’s do it. Yeah.” And John Congleton was really … our producer was really helpful in that process. He’s also you know, he’s he’s a legend as well. I’m the biggest fan of St. Vincent. I’ll always work with St. Vincent, worked here at Sunset Sound, so it was … I don’t know. I was kind of sweating the day before. I was like, “Oh, The Doors recorded everything there.”

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