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It’s Ed Sheeran season on Australia’s albums chart as Autumn Variations (via Gingerbread Man) debuts at No. 1.
Produced by the National’s Aaron Dessner, Autumn Variations is Sheeran’s second leader on the ARIA Chart in 2023, and his seventh in total – all consecutive. Autumn Variations follows + ( plus from 2012), X (multiply from 2014), ÷ (divide from 2017), No. 6 Collaborations Project (2019), = (equals from 2019) and – (subtract from 2023) in hurtling all the way to the top.
Australians have adopted Sheeran like one of their own. Earlier this year, the British singer and songwriter completed another lap of stadiums in these parts – and broke several more records – for his Mathematics Tour.
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When the “Shape Of You” singer last toured Australia, in 2018, also with Frontier Touring, he shifted more than 1 million tickets, a feat that wiped Dire Straits’ record for a single trek (950,000) that had stood for since the 1980s.
On the latest ARIA Albums Chart, the podium is completed by Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts (at No. 2 via Geffen/Universal) and the Weeknd’s The Highlights (at No. 3 via Universal), both unmoved from the previous week.
Meanwhile, U.S. pop-rock outfit Lany makes its first appearance on the ARIA Top 50 with A Beautiful Blur (Virgin/Universal), new at No. 4. That result crushes Lany’s previous best result, No. 53 for their 2017 self-titled debut LP.
Country music has been hot on Australia’s charts this year, and homegrown singer James Johnston gets in on the action with Raised Like That (Ditto Music), his debut album. Raised Like That starts at No. 7 on the ARIA Albums Chart, published Oct. 6. Its title track dropped in 2021 and became the fastest-ever debut single by an Australian country singer to reach one million streams, ARIA reports.
Also new to the top tier is Kimosabè, the fourth studio album by Angus Stone’s Dope Lemon project. It’s new at No. 9, and follows Rose Pink Cadillac (No. 2 in 2022), Smooth Big Cat (No. 2 in 2019) and Honey Bones (No. 11 in 2016). As a member of sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone, he claimed No. 1s with Down The Way in 2010 and Angus & Julia Stone in 2014, and, as a solo artist, reached No. 2 with 2012’s Broken Brights.
On Thursday Oct. 5, BMG announced it had acquired the Dope Lemon recordings catalog from Stone, in a deal that included those three earlier album and the 2017 EP Hounds Tooth. BMG released Kimosabè through a new recording deal.
Last week’s leader, Kylie Minogue‘s 16th studio album Tension (Liberator Music/BMG), tumbles 1-10.
Over on the ARIA Singles Chart, Doja Cat’s “Paint The Town Red” (RCA/Sony) enters a seventh week at No. 1, ahead of Tate McRae’s “Greedy” (up 3-2 for a new peak via RCA/Sony), and Kenya Grace’s “Strangers” (down 3-2 via Warner).
“Paint The Town Red” moves up the list of longest-reigning No. 1 tracks this year. Doja’s hit draws level with Dave and Central Cee’s “Sprinter” for third on a tally that’s led by Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” (12 weeks), and Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” (eight weeks).
Finally, BTS’ Jung Kook has the top debut on Australia’s singles chart this week with “3D” (Warner/Universal) featuring Jack Harlow. It’s new at No. 7. The K-pop star’s “Seven” featuring Latto peaked at No. 2 earlier this year, and impacts the top 40, holding at No. 38. Harlow now has a fourth top 10 in Australia, a list that includes “What’s Poppin” (No. 8 in 2020), “Industry Baby” with Lil Nas X (No. 4 in 2021) and “First Class,” which flew all the way to No. 1 for a two-week stint in 2022.
Every dog has its day. Today is Dogstar day.
Keanu Reeves’ SoCal indie rock act returns for Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees, Dogstar’s third studio album and first since 2000’s Happy Ending.
The Hollywood star is back on bass, alongside guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose and drummer Robert Mailhouse for Between the Power Lines, released through the band’s own label Dillon Street Records and distributed through ADA.
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Featuring the previously released singles “Everything Turns Around,” “Breach” and “Glimmer,” Somewhere Between the Power Lines represents a day few of us figured would arrived. Indeed, when the trio reunited earlier in the year and performed at BottleRock Napa Valley music festival in May, it marked their first performance as a unit in more than 20 years.
During a brief but bright run in the noughts and early 2000s, Dogstar captured a lot of international interest, much of it due to Reeves’ participation.
Starting with release of their 1996 four-track EP Quattro Formaggi, the trio hit their straps, toured the world, nabbed a spot at Glastonbury Festival, opened for David Bowie, and warmed up for Bon Jovi on a lap of Australia. A date in Japan in 2002 would be their last, before the bandmembers went their separate ways.
Now they’re back, and they’re out on the road in support of the new LP. This week, Dogstar kicked off the second leg of their 35-plus city headline tour, which includes gigs in St. Louis, Columbus, Niagra, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Brooklyn, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville and elsewhere. The first began Aug. 10 and included stops in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Denver before the band headed overseas for a three-date stretch in Japan.
Spread across 12 tracks, Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees will be presented by way of a global livestream from the alternative rock act’s concert Tuesday, Oct. 10 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY.
Stream Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees below.
Paramore‘s update to its latest album is finally here. The pop-rock group — which consists of members Hayley Williams, Zac Farro and Taylor York — released Re: This Is Why on Friday (Oct. 6), a redux of an album that dropped in February of this year. The rock band explained that the purpose of the […]
Blinks, the wait is finally over: Jennie has released her highly anticipated solo track, “You & Me,” on Friday (Oct. 6). “I love you and me dancing in the moonlight/ Nobody can see, it’s just you and me tonight/ I love you and me, dancing in the moonlight/ Nobody can see, it’s just you and […]
With an audience chanting “bichota, bichota,” Karol G received the Spirit of Hope honor at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards in recognition of her philanthropic work with the Con Cora Foundation.
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Wearing a sparkling white dress with fringes, the Colombian superstar took the stage to receive the trophy from Camilo Carrera and Paris Hilton. “This is probably one of the most special awards I’ve ever received in my entire career,” she said.
Regarding the work of the foundation, she proudly stated that it is “made up of women and we work for women.” And she added: “They are empowered super-cool women.”
“One of the reasons why it is nice and special to participate in these movements is that it gives us the possibility of receiving help from companies that seek us out around the world to support great projects of which you are also a part, because what we do in tickets, in record sales, we also direct it to the foundation,” she told her fans.
The star concluded her speech by giving the award to Valentina Bueno, whom he took with her by the hand to the stage. “Today I have this award here, but I want to give it to (Bueno).. the director of the foundation. She more than anyone makes this foundation a reality.”
The Spirit of Hope Award, inspired by the legendary Selena and created more than two decades ago, recognizes the philanthropic work of artists.
Con Cora promotes the empowerment of women in vulnerable situations such as mothers who are heads of households, women deprived of their liberty, or those with low resources, among others. The foundation fosters this empowerment through social, economic, artistic, psychological, and spiritual support.
“It often crosses my mind, especially when I’m on the plane, that I have a lot of time to think, ‘God, I know you are making me big for a reason. It is impossible for a person to receive so many blessings simply to fill themselves with success or fill their pockets with money. Please give me the wisdom to understand what this beyond is that I need to do. I feel that there is my mission, through CON CORA” the Colombian expressed to Billboard upon learning that she would receive the recognition.
The 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards aired live from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL, on Telemundo.
Peso Pluma surprised fans at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 by inviting Nicki Nicole to join him on stage at Thursday night’s (Oct. 5) ceremony.
Dressed completely in white and wearing dark glasses, Peso appeared on a white platform, rendered with his initials PP, as smoke and red light filled the stage. Nicole was up next, dressed to match and with her initials on her outfit.
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“Con ustedes la hermosa Nicki Nicole” (with you the beautiful Nicki Nicole), said the Mexican singer.
Together, they performed their collaboration “Por las noches” while showing off their chemistry. The couple was accompanied by a band numbering more than half-a-dozen musicians who played live as silhouettes of their faces in black and white were projected on the screens.
Later, Peso Pluma took the stage again dressed in black to perform “La Bebe”, this time with Yng Lvcas and a group of hooded dancers on a flaming stage.
The Mexican artist has had an extraordinary year on the Billboard charts, including collaborations with Eslabón Armado “Ella Baila Sola”, “La bebe” with Yng Lvcas, as well as his album Genesis. He topped the list of Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 finalists with 21 mentions in 15 categories, and walked away as the top winner with eight awards including Artist of the Year, Debut; “Hot Latin Songs” Artist of the Year, Male; and the coveted Songwriter of the Year award.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 also featured performances by Bad Bunny, Calibre 50, Chiquis, Eddy Lover, Eladio Carrión, Farruko, Grupo Frontera, La Factoría, Los Ángeles Azules, Los Sebastianes, Manuel Turizo, Marc Anthony, Marshmello, Myke Towers, Olga Tañon, Pepe Aguilar, Sky Rompiendo, Sofía Reyes, Tini, Ximena Sariñana, Yandel, Yng Lvcas and others.
Evoking Panamanian genre pioneer El General, Farruko arrived on stage like a general and paid homage to the roots of reggaetón (also known as reggae en español) with a performance of “Perdóname” Thursday (Oct. 5) at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
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As a sweet surprise, Panama’s La Factoría and Eddy Lover, who originally recorded “Perdóname” in 2008, also rocked the stage. La Factoría donned a slinky latex red suit with a huge bow as an adornment and long matching boots, while Lover wore a metallic lime green suit.
The three performers mellowed-out “Perdóname,” for a laid back version of the classic song.
Accompanied by a cajon player, guitarist, keyboardist, over a dozen dancers, and even a Vespa motorcycle, the genre trailblazers delivered a beautiful, sultry performance to close the 30th annual ceremony at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL.
The 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards featured additional performances from Bad Bunny, Los Ángeles Azules, Calibre 50, Chiquis, Eladio Carrión, Grupo Frontera, Los Sebastianes, Manuel Turizo, Marc Anthony, Marshmello, Myke Towers, Nicki Nicole, Olga Tañon, Pepe Aguilar, Peso Pluma, Sky Rompiendo, Sofía Reyes, Ximena Sariñana, Yandel and Yng Lvcas.
The 30th annual Billboard Latin Music Awards was broadcast live on Telemundo. It simultaneously aired on the Spanish entertainment cable network Universo, on Peacock and the Telemundo app. Throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, it’s available on Telemundo Internacional.
Check back to Billboard.com throughout the night for the latest news on performances, special awards and more.
Colombian superstar Manuel Turizo and DJ Marshmello brought a blast of EDM merengue to the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards stage on Thursday (Oct. 5) at the Wastco Center.
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Performing their collaborative hit “El Merengue,” and accompanied by a group of dancers, the two artists got everyone in the audience dancing. Turizo interacted with some of them during the performance.
Turizo, wearing a shiny suit and dark glasses, Marshmello, the famous masked DJ at the side of the stage, created a mix that highlighted the EDM sound of the track and got the party going in the crowd. The performance ended with the lights dimmed, the dancers holding lamps in their hands, and a shower of confetti.
Manuel Turizo and Marshmello’s “El Merengue” spent 13 weeks at the top of the Tropical Airplay chart and also reached the pinnacle of Latin Airplay. The collaboration gave Christopher Comstock, better known as Marshmello, his first No. 1 on the Latin charts.
Meanwhile, the Colombian star participated in the Billboard Latin Music Week 2023 “Rising Star Q&A” panel on Wednesday (Oct. 4), where he reflected on how he built his career little by little. “At the beginning you have no idea about anything,” Turizo recalled.
The 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards featured additional performances from Los Ángeles Azules, Calibre 50, Chiquis, Eddy Lover, Eladio Carrión, Farruko, Grupo Frontera, La Factoría, Los Sebastianes, Manuel Turizo, Marc Anthony, Marshmello, Myke Towers, Nicki Nicole, Olga Tañon, Pepe Aguilar, Peso Pluma, Sky Rompiendo, Sofía Reyes, Ximena Sariñana, Yandel and Yng Lvcas.
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At the center of an all-encompassing performance filled with riveting moments and plenty of rhythmic transition was Bad Bunny, who delivered a thrilling eight-minute performance on Thursday (Oct. 5) at the 30th annual Billboard Latin Music Awards.
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The Puerto Rican hitmaker showed up in blue denim overalls and an L.A. Dodgers caps, chilling like in a bonfire by the beach kind of setting, as he sang “Moscow Mule.” Suddenly, the vibe got lit with the Dominican dembow cut “Tití Me Prenguntó,” and smoothly transitioned to “Neverita.”
In one moment, the performer got off stage and said what up to the crowd in the front, which included Grupo Frontera. Bad Bunny also wore a diamond chain with a gigantic studded cowboy boot charm.
He then sang “Where She Goes” and “Un Preview,” first backed by a group of cowboy-hat-and-boot-donning dancers. The curtain opened and the scene transformed into a New York-like setting with pizza shops and even a Rolls Royce. Meanwhile, the Bunny was surrounded by more dancers, masked and this time wearing black suits.
Earlier in the evening, Bad Bunny won several awards, including the coveted Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for “Tití Te Preguntó.” He garnered a total of 15 nods.
The 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards featured additional performances from Los Ángeles Azules, Calibre 50, Chiquis, Eddy Lover, Eladio Carrión, Farruko, Grupo Frontera, La Factoría, Los Sebastianes, Manuel Turizo, Marc Anthony, Marshmello, Myke Towers, Nicki Nicole, Olga Tañon, Pepe Aguilar, Peso Pluma, Sky Rompiendo, Sofía Reyes, Ximena Sariñana, Yandel and Yng Lvcas.
The 30th annual Billboard Latin Music Awards took place on Thursday (Oct. 5) at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla., broadcasted live on Telemundo. It simultaneously aired on the Spanish entertainment cable network Universo, on Peacock and the Telemundo app. Throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, it’s available on Telemundo Internacional.
Check back to Billboard.com throughout the night for the latest news on performances, special awards and more.
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