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11 Apr 2025

Lana Del Rey’s “Henry, Come On” Signals Arrival Of New Album Coming Soon | MYSK | Billboard News

Update: At the time of posting, the singer announced that the album release date and title has changed.

Lana Del Rey is entering a new era with her new single, “Henry, Come On.” The song teases what’s to come on her new album, ‘The Right Person Will Stay.’ 

What do you think of Lana’s new single? Let us know in the comments below!

Tetris Kelly:

The first taste of Lana Del Rey’s country era has arrived. The singer dropped her new single “Henry, Come On,” and if you were expecting fiddles and pedal steel, you weren’t getting them with this track. The lush ballad leans into some country tropes, with references to hats hanging on walls, cowgirls, and even some “giddy up” in the chorus. However, Lana still stays true to her tradition of romance and heartbreak. The long-teased song is the first single from Lana’s upcoming 10th studio album, ‘The Right Person Will Stay,’ due out May 21st. Back in January, she teased a country album she was then calling ‘Lasso,’ but the project now seems to lean more toward a country-inspired direction. Lana will take the stage for the first night of Stagecoach on April 25, and we can’t wait to see her perform the new track live. What do you think of Lana’s new song? For more music news, head to Billboard.com.

11 Apr 2025

Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse: Rubby Pérez Dies, Cardi B & Natti Natasha Speak Out | Billboard News

On Monday, April 8th, the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed, resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities, including the death of iconic singer Rubby Pérez. Cardi B, Natti Natasha and others have spoken out about the tragic event.

Keep watching for the full details.

Tetris Kelly:

Tragedy struck in the Dominican Republic on April 8th after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a concert, killing 184 people and injuring more than 200. Cardi B and others are speaking out. Singer Rubby Pérez was performing when the tragedy occurred and has been reported dead at age 69. He was known for Billboard hits such as “Tu Vas a Volar.” Cardi B posted to her community, saying: “I’m in literal tears scrolling down my timeline seeing my Dominican people being rescued—some with lives and some gone. For the people who lost a family or a friend, don’t have bad memories. They left this earth singing and dancing and most likely happy and enjoying themselves, and that’s how the Lord will receive them.”

She added on singer Rubby Pérez: “It’s so heartbreaking to see one of our iconic artists, [Rubby] Pérez, leave in such a tragic way. I’m glad, though, our final memory of him was him sharing his beautiful voice with us.”

Prince Royce wrote: “My prayers for everyone affected by this big tragedy that happened at the nightclub in Santo Domingo. Peace and much strength.”

Natti Natasha added: “My beloved land, the Dominican Republic. Today we all woke up with broken hearts. From the depths of my soul, I share your pain. I am with you. We are in mourning.”

It is not yet known what caused the Jet Set’s roof to collapse. We will keep you posted at Billboard.com.

11 Apr 2025

Lady Gaga’s Headline Performance at Coachella 2025: What You Need to Know | Billboard News

Lady Gaga is set to make her headlining performance at Coachella on April 11, and we’re breaking down what the pop star could have in store for festivalgoers. Keep watching for all the details!

Are you excited for Lady Gaga’s performance? Let us know in the comments below!

Tetris Kelly:
Gaga is returning to the desert before she embarks on her world tour. She’s bringing Mayhem to Friday night at Coachella, and we’re telling you everything you need to know. It isn’t Mother Monster’s first time at the rodeo — she headlined Coachella back in 2017 when Beyoncé had to bow out due to pregnancy. But this time around will likely be all about her album Mayhem that she told us all about. 

Lady Gaga: 
It started to slowly remind me of, like, my earlier work, the mayhem of my approach to pop music, which is like something that, like, is mine, that I feel proud of.

Tetris Kelly:
The set contains No. 1 single “Die With a Smile,” the bombastic track “Disease” and the viral smash “Abracadabra.”

Lady Gaga:
I tried to really, like, own who I am, and just be proud of, like, my approach to music, my approach to pop music, and then also, like, even through “Abracadabra,” which is very different from “Perfect Celebrity,” take ownership over something that I started a long time ago 

Tetris Kelly:
Right after Coachella, she’s embarking on the Mayhem Ball and had this to say about the outing: “This show is designed to be the kind of theatrical and electrifying experience that brings Mayhem to life exactly how I envision it.”

And we should be ready for surprises. In 2017, she premiered the new song “The Cure.” What Mayhem song can’t you wait to see live in Indio? Let us know in the comments.

10 Apr 2025

J-Hope Receives a Gift From Luka Dončić, Selena Gomez & Benny’s Date Night, More | Billboard News

J-hope got to hang court side at a Lakers game in L.A. and receive a gift from Luka Dončić, while Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco had a courtside date night on the East Coast at the Knicks and Celtics game. Keep watching for all the latest news from music and sports!

What do you think of the gift j-hope received? Let us know in the comments below!

Tetris Kelly:
K-pop stars and NBA superstars link up, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco sit courtside and the national champions have been crowned! Here’s what’s been going on in the world of sports. We covered j-hope’s concert in L.A. in our All Access. And while he was here, he had time to hang out with new Lakers superstar Luka Dončić. Luka even gave Hobi a special gift: a brand-new pair of Luka 4s. This isn’t the first time Luka has met up with a member of BTS. He also met Suga back in 2023 when he was still with the Mavericks. I think we can definitely consider Luka a part of ARMY. J-hope is not the only celeb that’s been courtside — so have Selena and Benny. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have been promoting their new album, I Said I Love You First, and they had a date night on Tuesday courtside at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks and Celtics game.

That’s not all the good news — their song “The Bluest Flame” has been going viral on TikTok. Selena and Benny are really just living their best life. Selena and Benny are not the only ones who are winning — our national champions have been crowned. All the hype of March Madness leads to this. Congrats to the University of Florida’s men’s basketball team! The Gators win their third national championship, their first since 2007.

On the women’s side, powerhouse UConn returns back to the top. It’s UConn’s 12th championship for the women’s basketball team, and the team celebrated with Ne-Yo and went to a Mary J. Blige concert. Well, it’s good to know that everything turned out just fine, like Mary said, for these Huskies.

09 Apr 2025

Karol G, J Balvin, Feid & More Violated Children’s Rights in ‘+57’ Lyrics, Rules Colombian Court | Billboard News

A Colombian court has ruled that Karol G, J Balvin, Maluma, Feid, Blessd, Ryan Castro and DFZM violated children’s rights in their song “+57.” Keep watching for the full story.

What do you think of the court’s ruling? Let us know in the comments below.

Tetris Kelly:

A Colombian high court has ruled a song by Karol G, J Balvin, Maluma, Feid and more violated the rights of children. We have the story. There’s been a negative response to the song “+57” by a group of Latin superstars, and The Associated Press reports a court in Colombia is saying the song’s lyrics “sexualized” minors. They’ve ordered the reggaetón stars to refrain from publishing music that violates the rights of children and teenagers, stating: “Sexualizing minors reduces them to becoming objects of desire and exposes them to risks that can affect their development.” Back on Nov. 11, 2024, Karol G gave a lengthy response to the criticism and apologized, saying, “I still have a lot to learn.” A couple of days later, the lyrics were changed in the music video, altering the phrase “a hot mama since she was 14” to “a hot mama since she was 18.” AP also reports that as a main tourist destination, the “+57” city has struggled to protect minors from sexual predators who visit the city in search of young women.

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08 Apr 2025

Ye’s Controversial Outfit on DJ Akademiks Interview, Bianca Censori Split & More | Billboard News

Ye recently joined DJ Akademiks for an interview, where his controversial outfit sparked an online debate. Billboard staffers dive into his outfit choice, his commentary on Kim Kardashian, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake, as well as his recent split from Bianca Censori. Keep watching to learn more about the discussion.

What do you think of Ye’s interview with DJ Akademiks? Let us know in the comments below.

Stefanie Tanaka:

He just wants attention. I mean, he’s been kind of saying ridiculous sh*t, like, for like, over 10 years now. 

Tetris Kelly:

We’re talking all things Ye, from his new breakup to his controversial wardrobe and his feelings on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef.

Jerah Milligan:

Y’all Kanye got on the KKK outfit. 

Tetris Kelly:

Dude and of course, he’s doing it talking to Akademiks, of all people.

Jerah Milligan:

This is my thing. It’s like, I like Kanye. His music is great. 

Tetris Kelly:

Was. 

Stefanie Tanaka:

Let’s say was. 

Jerah Milligan:

He’s a legend. Some of his music I still love, but this KKK, first off where do you get this? Like what do you-

Stefanie Tanaka:

You don’t think he just made that? Like it’s a sheet.

Tetris Kelly:

You could Google black KKK. 

Stefanie Tanaka:

No, you don’t just think he put a black sheet over his head and cut like two eye sockets out of it. 

Jerah Milligan:

It’s pointed.It’s like he put a cone on top of his head. 

Judy Sanchez: 

This is Kanye being Kanye. He’s completely on brand. 

Stefanie Tanaka:

He’s a fashion designer, right? 

Judy Sanchez:

Exactly. 

Stefanie Tanaka:

He has Yeezy, he could have made it.

Jerah Milligan:

If I ever went to someone’s house and they were at a sewing machine just making a KKK costume, an exclusive all black one-

Stefanie Tanaka:

You think Kanye West was sitting at a sewing machine making this?

Keep watching for more.

08 Apr 2025

Hot 100 First-Timers: Ravyn Lenae Arrives With Viral Hit ‘Love Me Not’

Ravyn Lenae is officially a Billboard Hot 100-charting artist, as she scores her first career entry on the April 12, 2025-dated survey with “Love Me Not.”

Released in May 2024 on Atlantic Records, the song debuts at No. 81 almost entirely from its 6.3 million official U.S. streams (up 17% week-over-week) March 28-April 3, according to Luminate. The song was the lead single from Lenae’s sophomore album, Bird’s Eye, which she released last August.

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The Chicago native released a remix of the song, featuring Rex Orange County, in October. (Both versions of the song are combined into one listing on Billboard’s charts.)

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“Love Me Not” hits the Hot 100 nearly a year after its release after going viral on TikTok. The song picked up steam on the platform in January after users began making mashups of it with Solange’s “Losing You.” TikTokers also checked out the original “Love Me Not,” which has now soundtracked over 320,000 clips on the platform to date.

“Love Me Not” is also growing globally, rising 135-95 on the latest Billboard Global 200 chart and 200-149 on Global Excl. U.S.

“Love Me Not” was produced by DJ DaHi, Craig Balmoris and Ritz Reynolds. It earns DJ DaHi his 25th production credit on the Hot 100. He first charted via Drake’s “Worst Behavior” in 2013 and has since produced hits by acts including Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Big Sean, 21 Savage and J. Cole. Two of his entries have reached the top 10: Lamar, BLXST and Amanda Reifer’s “Die Hard” (No. 5 peak, 2022) and Lamar’s “Wacced Out Murals” (No. 4, 2024).

Balmoris adds his sixth production credit on the Hot 100 with “Love Me Not,” following four recorded by Lamar (including “Wacced Out Murals” and the No. 9-peaking “Man at the Garden” last year) and one by Hozier (“Empire Now,” 2024). Ritz Reynolds scores his first production billing on the chart.

Lenae first appeared on Billboard’s charts nearly two and a half years ago with “Skin Tight,” featuring Stevy Lacy. The track debuted on Adult R&B Airplay in November 2022 and climbed to No. 1 the following May, becoming her first leader on any list. It also reached No. 21 on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. She also posted her first entry on Hot R&B Songs last August with the No. 21-peaking “One Wish,” featuring Childish Gambino.

07 Apr 2025

Experience J-Hope’s ‘Hope On the Stage’ Concert | All Access | Billboard News

J-Hope lit up L.A. this past weekend with his “Hope On the Stage” concert, and we’re taking you inside what you might have missed out on. Keep watching for a full experience of J-Hope’s tour!

What did you think of J-Hope’s concert? Let us know in the comments below!

Tetris Kelly:

We’re taking you to J-Hope’s historic shows in L.A. this weekend in Billboard All Access. The vibes were immaculate at the BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles. J-Hope was the first Korean soloist to play a sold-out stadium in the States, and the venue treated fans to amazing “Hope On the Stage” photo opps throughout the venue and, obviously, one of our favorite things: a themed soju cocktail. Which brings us to the number one thing — the merch. They had dedicated merch stands throughout the venue with hoodies, shirts, ARMY Bombs, the adorable photo picket, blankets and more, and the fans were here for it all. And the show? Our Hope delivered a performance fans could only dream of. He started the show with tracks like “what if” and “Arson,” and we died when Miguel joined him onstage for “Sweet Dreams.” His new single “MONA LISA” had everybody dancing, including us.

The BTS section was out of this world. He had everybody ready for OT7 with tracks like “Airplane pt. 2,” “MIC Drop,” “Outro : Ego” and “Boy With Luv.” Before the energy picked back up, he showed us who “Jay” was with “Daydream.” As the show turned up, he performed electrifying tracks like “Chicken Noodle Soup,” and he closed with “NEURON.”

Hobi was so overwhelmed with gratitude all night and continued to speak directly to the crowd. J-Hope, the humble king and entertaining superstar. We can’t wait to see what he does next!

07 Apr 2025

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for April 12, 2025 | Billboard News

Billie Eilish re-enters the top 10 of the Hot 100.

Tetris Kelly:
This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated April 12. “Birds of a Feather” is back in the top 10, as is Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem.” His “Just In Case” falls to eight. “APT.” is up to seven, while “Lose Control” is locked at six, and “Pink Pony Club” at No. 5. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” slips to four.  Drake’s “Nokia” dials up a new high, as Gaga and Bruno are still at two. And clocking a seventh week at the top are Kendrick and SZA with “Luther.”

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04 Apr 2025

Miley Cyrus’ Return With ‘End of the World’ & ‘Something Beautiful’ | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

Miley Cyrus makes her return with two new tracks, “End of the World” & “Something Beautiful,” giving fans stunning visuals and a taste of what to expect from her new album, also titled ‘Something Beautiful.’

What do you think of Miley’s new music videos and tracks? Let us know in the comments below!

Tetris Kelly:

-Miley Cyrus has returned with two brand new singles, and we’re breaking down the explosive new tracks. In the new video, Miley decides to pretend it’s not the “End of the World,” and we hope it’s not, as the visuals show a glistening green pop queen on her own terms. Though “End of the World” is her latest release, she introduced this new era with a striking ballad. The track starts out hauntingly beautiful before Miley takes a musical turn to the rock star we all know she is. Miley’s new album ‘Something Beautiful’ is out May 30th and will feature 13 new songs accompanied by more visuals and cinematography. Do you have a favorite new track, and how do you feel about Miley’s direction? Find more on both new tracks at Billboard.com.