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The girls in rap are at it again. Cardi B & Bia’s beef is heating up, as Bia releases the diss track “Sue Meee?” after their feud online. Keep watching to find out more.

Tetris Kelly: 

Cardi B and Bia had a feud on the Internet, and Bia has put it in music. It was believed that Cardi B subbed Bia on the “Wanna Be Remix.” Also, Bia replied to a tweet saying Cardi B has her on her mood board, and Cardi went on IG Live attempting to clear the air. After threatening to sue Bia, the rapper has dropped the diss track “Sue Meee?” She even used cover art that references when Offset accused Cardi of cheating on him. Do you have a side in this beef? Let us know in the comments.

With house music becoming a worldwide phenomenon, its story of origin is often overlooked. Beyoncé helped spread awareness of its history and the genre itself with her album, ‘Renaissance.’ Keep watching to find out how it emerged and grew in popularity overtime!

Transcript:

Tetris Kelly:

We experienced the “Renaissance” and for Black Music Month we’re taking a look at the history of house music.

DJ Minx:

For the black people that created the house music, which a lot of folks don’t know, are from Chicago. We don’t see them when we walk around, we see a bunch of white men. We’re the black creators, history needs to be taught. 

Tetris Kelly:

When researching house music, it can be easily discovered that the genre was created in Chicago by black and primarily gay DJs in the late 1970s and 80s. One DJ, Frankie Knuckles, helped jumpstart the sound by blending disco funk and German electropop. By 1984 songs like “On & On” became what some consider the first real house records. The genre has grown from basements to festivals around the world and always kept its core value of finding joy and making community, something that Beyoncé captured with the release of ‘Renaissance.’

And as a black woman reclaiming the genre, she made history winning the Grammy for Best Dance Electronic Music Album. 

Beyoncé

I’d like to thank the queer community for your love, and for inventing the genre.

If you missed out on WeHo Pride this past weekend, don’t worry we got you covered. Diplo brings out Bebe Rexha, Kylie Minogue brings out Orville Peck & Diplo to perform their new collaboration and more!

Tetris Kelly:

West Hollywood Pride was an epic celebration. With performances from top tier queer artists and allies.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor:

I can kind of credit pretty much everything about how I perform to my relationship with my LGBTQ+ audience. My lack of inhibition is completely down to them.

Tetris Kelly:

The three day festival started off with a bang. Adam Lambert brought the glam rock with music and Kesha gave her first performance as a free woman. Saturday was stacked with sets from Noah Cyrus, Keke Palmer, Doechii, and Bonnie McKee. 

Bonnie McKee:

The queer community first of all, it’s my people, I identify as bisexual. It’s just always been a really welcoming place where everyone gets to just be themselves. 

Tetris Kelly:

And the finale was full of surprises like Big Freedia bringing out Macy Gray. Diplo welcomed Bebe Rexha to the stage during his set. Kylie Minogue brought Orville Peck and Diplo back to preview their collaboration.

Ayra Starr invites Billboard behind the scenes of her new music video, “Last Heartbreak Song,” with Giveon off of her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21.

Ayra Starr:

Everybody knows I love, I love to film, and I love to make people feel through my music. 

Giveon:

I don’t usually shoot that many videos, but I’m a big fan of Ayra.

Ayra Starr:

What’s up? I’m Ayra Starr. Thank you so much Billboard for coming to my set, and this is Billboard News.

Tetris Kelly: 

Hanging out on set of “Last Heartbreak Song” with Ayra Starr. How are you girl?

Ayra Starr: 

I’m good. How are you?

Tetris Kelly:

I’m amazing now that I’m hanging out with you, so tell me about your day so far. How are you feeling? 

Ayra Starr:

I feel good, I feel cold. You know, we’ve been on the beach and the beach here is very cold.

Tetris Kelly:

Well, that’s what I was gonna say because of course when people see the video, they’re just seeing sexy this and they’re seeing you giving all of that, but- 

Ayra Starr:

I’m professional.

Tetris Kelly:

Where you’re filming, it is chilly out there. So how do you like balance it?

Ayra Starr:

When I’m in there, I’m in there. I’m very like professional. I’m very like I’m in there. So yeah.

Tetris Kelly:

And then I mean “Last Heartbreak Song.” Why was this the next offering you wanted to give from your album now after the first two singles?

Ayra Starr:

So I’ve had “Last Heartbreak Song” during when I was making my first album. So it’s a really old song and it’s a song that….

Keep watching the video to learn more!

With summer just around the corner, Jennifer Lopez has announced that she is canceling her This Is Me… Live summer tour to spend time with her family.

Tetris Kelly:

We won’t be on the floor anytime soon, at least until later. Jennifer Lopez has completely canceled her summer tour and we have the details. JLo was set to hit the road this summer in Orlando on June 26th, but the tour has been pulled. She stated on her website, “I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again.” Jen’s tour partner, Live Nation, echoed the statement officially canceling This Is  Me… Live citing, “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.” Chatter online has been about a breakup between her and husband Ben Affleck. Fans had also pointed to low ticket sales and canceled dates, with the show even being rebranded to a greatest hits tour, pivoting away from supporting her newest album. The statement continued, “For those who purchase through Ticketmaster, tickets will automatically be refunded- there is nothing further fans need to do.” Were you attending the tour? Let us know in the comments.

After Trump’s guilty verdict was revealed yesterday, celebrities such as Katy Perry, Bette Midler, Kathy Griffin and more took to social media to share their joy in the ruling.

Tetris Kelly:

Donald Trump is guilty. The former president and reality star was found guilty of 34 charges of falsifying business records, and we have what celebrities are saying. Hillary Clinton seemingly reacted to the news last night. Following a seven-week trial, the verdict in Trump’s case involves covering up a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in an attempt to keep her from divulging their alleged sexual encounters during his 2016 White House bid. When the news broke. Katy Perry cryptically tweeted, “LFG,” with fans not knowing if it was about new music or Trump. Bette Midler wrote, “GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES!!!!” And Barbra Streisand posted, “Convicted felon Donald Trump is blaming the judge, the jury and New York for being found guilty on 34 counts. He will never accept accountability for his crimes. Americans must not allow this felon anywhere near the White House again.” And blame everyone he did. Kathy Griffin, who has a history with Trump, cried tears of joy. We will keep you updated as this story develops.