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25 Mar 2025

Ben Affleck Speaks Out After Divorce From Jennifer Lopez | Billboard News

Ben Affleck speaks out for the first time after his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. Keep watching to see what he had to say.

What do you think of what Ben Affleck said? Let us know in the comments below.

 Tetris Kelly:
After Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez break up for the second time, Ben opens up to GQ magazine about his feelings for J. Lo and the reason they broke up, which is … boring? We have the story. Only in February of 2024 did Lopez release her film This Is Me Now: A Love Story, featuring Ben. At the premiere, we caught her saying this:

Jennifer Lopez:
You’ll never know what it is to be able to share this lifetime with someone you love. Thank you.

Tetris Kelly:
Ben, however, still feels positive about Jenny, saying, “This is somebody I have a lot of respect for.” And when asked about the breakup, he continued, “The truth is much more quotidian than probably people would believe or would be interesting.”

Assuming everybody knows that word, he added:

“It’s really, it sounds more like a couple’s therapy session. For one thing, you start going, ‘OK, clearly this person has got these issues. Clearly, they have these issues.’ And the reason I don’t want to share that is just sort of embarrassing. It feels vulnerable.”

Well, we wish both these superstars the best in their future.

25 Mar 2025

Jeff Goldblum on How He Got Ariana Grande on His New Album ‘Still Blooming’ | Billboard News In Conversation

Jeff Goldblum is on the verge of releasing his fourth album, Still Blooming. The actor-musician reveals how he nabbed Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Scarlett Johansson to take part on his album, teases what’s to come in Wicked: For Good, talks about playing the piano for in the White House, dabbling in scatting and more!

What do you think of Jeff Goldblum’s music? Let us know in the comments!

Lyndsey Havens:
You’re releasing your fourth album. 

Yes, ma’am. 

Still Blooming, coming in April. Tell me a bit about this project. When did you start working on it? What inspired it? 

It’s our fourth album with the great Decca- 

Yes.

label and Verve. But this one, as we continued and found ourselves at Scott Gilman studio, The Hobby Shop, we said, “Let’s make some more music, and let’s get some more singers to do, like we had on our other three, half of the tracks.” So on this one, we got half kind of instrumentals, and we’ll talk about all the tracks, if you like, and half singers, so let’s do more of that. And we found ourselves in the studio and doing it for heaven’s sakes because we had good ideas that we were excited about. And we’ve got merchandise coming out with a, you know, that has something to do with that. And the singers to whom I referred we’ll talk about, you know, how about that? 

Yes, we will talk about that. 

Because maybe they don’t even know yet, but you do, you listened to it.

I know, yeah, some pretty big names. Before we get into the features, I need to ask the obvious questions. You’ve had quite a life and career, but do you feel as though you are still blooming? 

Well, like the record title suggests, refers to, yeah. 

How nice. 

Keep watching for more!

24 Mar 2025

Inside JonasCon’s Celebration of 20 Years of the Jonas Brothers | All Access | Billboard News

JonasCon took place this past weekend in the Jonas Brothers’ home state of New Jersey, and we got into the huge event! From an interview with the brothers to their surprise concert and unexpected guests, keep watching to catch everything you missed at JonasCon.

Did you attend JonasCon? Let us know in the comments

Joe Jonas:

Merry, Fuck, Kill. Jonas Brothers Song Edition. Hey everybody, it’s us, the Jonas Brothers, coming to you live from JonasCon Year One.

Nick Jonas:

You’re watching Billboard All Access.

Tetris Kelly:

We’re burning up with excitement as we head over to New Jersey to give you a look at the first-ever JonasCon. Yeah, you heard that right—JonasCon is dedicated to 20 years of all things Jonas Brothers. It’s got everything from Jonas Pizza to the cast members of Camp Rock. Don’t be a sucker, come with us as we give you an exclusive look with Billboard All Access.

Tetris Kelly:

And we had a chance to chat with the brothers themselves as they reminisced about one of their favorite things… that classic Jonas Brothers touring van!

Joe Jonas:

Favorite memory? We can’t really pick one, but probably the fact that we had a van. That reminds us of the van and trailer that we drove around the Northeast, playing for anyone who would listen to us. And it was usually in malls—we started in malls. It was usually in malls—we started in malls.

Tetris Kelly:

The Jonas Brothers weren’t the only ones going down memory lane. JonasCon was a fan’s dream come true.

Tetris Kelly:

Fans were able to sign the Jonas Brothers tour van, keeping a tradition alive that started 20 years ago when they first hit the scene.

Tetris Kelly:

Always wanting to support the fans, JonasCon invited them to sell some of their fan-made Jonas merch in a Jonas-meets-Etsy-style market.

Keep watching for more!

24 Mar 2025

John Summit & More Bring Paradise To SXSW Presented By Carnival Cruise Line | Billboard News

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Carnival Cruise Line partnered with Billboard to create an unforgettable oasis at Billboard’s THE STAGE at SXSW. John Summit, DJ Nala and more brought on the vibes for an unforgettable final night!

Keep watching to see what you missed out on!

Tetris Kelly:

This year, we brought the heat to Austin, Texas and transformed the iconic Moody Amphitheater into the ultimate concert destination. Over three unforgettable nights, we took fans through a musical journey across multiple genres, but it was the final night that really sold the show thanks to a special collaboration with Carnival Cruise Lines. Billboard joined forces with Carnival to bring a slice of paradise to the heart of Austin with the stage, and on the final night, things got even more magical as we gave you a first look at Carnival’s brand new Grand Bahama destination launching in 2025. Welcome to Celebration Key. As guests arrived, they were greeted with a tropical vibe like no other thanks to Carnival’s signature touch. Once inside the Paradise Zone was the ultimate oasis. Beach chairs, colorful blankets and the perfect place to kick back and relax. The Celebration Key branded bar was serving up custom Celebration Key themed cocktails. And that wasn’t all. Attendees also had the chance to snag exclusive getaways like Carnival branded bucket hats and glow sticks. For some lucky fans, the night got even better with a surprise upgrade to the Paradise Pit Carnival’s VIP section. The night kicked off with DJ Jordan Miller spinning tropical beats from the Celebration e-DJ booth, setting the stage for a night full of energy. And the beats kept coming as rising producer Nala brought her high energy remixes, keeping the crowd hyped and ready for what was to come. 

Keep watching for more!

24 Mar 2025

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown For March 29th, 2025 | Billboard News

Playboi Carti, Chappell Roan and Doechii have entered the top 10, but will any of them claim the No. 1 spot?

Tetris Kelly:

With new top 10s from Chappell Roan, Doechii and Playboi Carti, this is the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for the week dated March 29th. Making her top 10 debut is our Woman of the Year, Doechii. “Pink Pony Club” is down to nine. “Not Like Us” drops to No. 8, “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” is up to seven. Shaboozey falls to six. Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” debuts at No. 5, while Playboi Carti and The Weeknd debut at four. “Die With a Smile” slips to three. Playboi Carti’s “EVIL J0RDAN” debuts at No. 2. And for a fifth week at No. 1 are Kendrick Lamar and SZA with “Luther.” If you want more Billboard, make sure you hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.

22 Mar 2025

Fans React & Share Their Thoughts on Billboard’s 2025 Women In Music Line Up | Billboard News

Fans at Rolling Loud react and share their thoughts on our honoree line up for 2025 Billboard’s Women in Music.

Tetris Kelly  

Hanging out at Rolling Loud, talking about some of our favorite women in music. How do you feel about our girl, Tyla? Oh, I love Tyla. I mean, come on, what song gets you going?

Fans

Of course, she goes in on “Water,” but we have the same birthday. 

Tetris Kelly  

What?

Fans

 Aquarius Queen her and I are locked in. We go way back, to be honest The baddest b*tch alive right there. Tyla, I love you like I’m Indian so like half Indian represent. 

Tetris Kelly  

Why do we think like her glow up happens so big? 

Fans 

I think the dancing probably like the “Water,” the “Water” dance with like the…

Tetris Kelly   

How do you feel about Jennie? Because everybody trying to be like Jennie. 

Fans 

She’s cutie patootie Jennie, I was just spinning Jennie over here at the bunny’s beauty bar. I love Jennie. I love BlackPink. I’m a Blink for life. 

Tetris Kelly   

And what do you think is so great about Jennie? 

Fans

She’s just so, like, sweet every time I watch her. I mean, she’s just a great performer and person. And it’s just, I feel like I’m very much of an energy person. And I just feel that great energy off of Jennie. Everybody’s trying to be “Like Jennie.” 

Tetris Kelly

We’re, celebrating our women in music event this month, and Gracie Abrams is being honored. Do you guys know her? 

Fans 

I love Gracie. I think she’s upcoming, she’s very independent. She did her sh*t this to herself. She never needed to feature anything. It’s just her herself. She’s raw. I love that. I think everyone loves her because she’s so emotional, for sure. 

Watch the full video above!

21 Mar 2025

j-hope Kicks Off New Era With ‘MONA LISA’ & Miguel Collab ‘Sweet Dreams’ | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

j-hope kicks off his new era with two new tracks: “MONA LISA” and a collab with Miguel, “Sweet Dreams.” The BTS star explains why he wanted to work with Miguel, blending pop and R&B sounds and more in the latest Billboard News’ Music You Should Know.

j-hope: 

“Mona Lisa” 

Person: 

He wants something cool and sexy. 

j-hope: 

Anyone would be overjoyed to see their music enter the charts. 

Tetris Kelly: 

j-hope is driving ARMY wild with his new single and, from his smooth track with Miguel to the brand new bop, we’re breaking down the new music from our Hope as seen in his new film. 

j-hope: 

But I’ve never seriously tried out any sexy concepts, you know? 

Tetris Kelly: 

The catchy dance-heavy video, has ARMY embracing j-hope’s flirty new swagger. 

j-hope: 

The pitch is a bit high. Right? I thought so too. It’s not a nice sound. It’s a little too high. 

Producer: 

Since it gets higher even after going into the first verse, should we go down a key there? 

j-hope:

To be honest, I didn’t feel that it would be enough to do a tour with just the songs I already had. Hmmm sweet, cute and a little sexy. 

Jimmy Fallon: 

How did you get together with Miguel and what is the inspiration behind the song besides R&B? 

j-hope: 

Miguel is an artist I’ve respected very much since I was a kid. I’ve always wanted to meet and work with him. All that matters is that people who love me, love my music. I hope it goes well.

21 Mar 2025

Cameron Brinks Reveals Tyler, the Creator DM & More | Billboard News

Cameron Brink shares what Tyler, the Creator DM’ed her, Ben Stiller is inviting Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift to a courtside Knicks game and more! Keep watching for the latest news in sports and music!

Tetris Kelly:

Gelo continues his come-up, Ben Stiller invites Taylor Swift to a Knicks game, and Cameron Brink reveals what Tyler, the Creator DM’ed her. Here’s what’s happening in the world of sports. Gelo shows out at Rolling Loud and teases his next music release. Gelo had the crowd at Rolling Loud vibin’ this past weekend. He also opened up his set with a snippet of a brand new song, “Law & Order.” Gelo spoke about how excited he was to release the new track. And his brother Lonzo said he might do a feature on it. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see until the song is released. From doing a feature to sitting courtside, athletes and artists are always finding ways to link up. And Tyler, the Creator is no exception. WNBA star Cameron Brink revealed that she invited him to a Sparks game. Cam also revealed that Tyler said he was sending healing energy to her knee, which she hurt back during the WNBA season. And Tyler, the Creator is not the only one—Ben Stiller is inviting Taylor Swift to sit courtside too. The actor and director appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ podcast. He reminisced about sitting next to Taylor at a Knicks game back in 2014. He went on to invite Taylor and Travis to come sit courtside to watch another game.

19 Mar 2025

Ye Calls Out Playboi Carti & Kendrick Lamar After ‘MUSIC’ Drop | Billboard News

After Playboi Carti dropped his new ‘MUSIC’ album, Ye went on X to call out both Playboi Carti  and Kendrick Lamar. Keep watching for the full story. 

What do you think of Ye’s latest rant? Let us know in the comments below!

Playboi Carti is snapping back at Ye’s latest series of hate-speech and conspiracy-theory-fueled rants, and Kendrick Lamar gets invited into the ring. Oh, and of course, somehow 50 Cent is involved. Let’s get into it. Nobody is safe. After being left off Playboi Carti’s recent 30-song album, Ye spoke and said: “NOBODY GET A PASS I WAS A PART OF SO MANY OF THESE NI**AS SUCCESS AND A LOT OF NI**AS LET THE JEWS CONTROL.” “HEY NORTH YOUR DAD GAVE ME MY BIGGEST SONG AND COSIgn AND I LEFT HIM OFF OF MY ALBUM BECAUSE OF HIS TWEETS OH BUT NORTH YOU MY NIECE I GOTTA USE YOUR VOCALS.” 

Playboi has responded with a simple, “Ye, STFU.”

Even Kendrick Lamar caught a stray, with Ye saying: “I HAAAAAATED, not like us” and “Kendrick, pleeeease come diss meeee.” And while Kendrick got shaded, 50 got praised with Ye saying, “50 Cent is one of my favorite people. He will be one of the people who brings back black economic independence.” 50 reposted and commented: “Damn it, Ye, ya dangerous right now.” We will continue to keep our eyes on the rapper. Keep it locked with Billboard News.

19 Mar 2025

Fans Share Who Their Top Powerful Women Artists of the 21st Century Are | Billboard News

With Billboard Women in Music just around the corner, we took to the streets of Los Angeles to find out from fans who their favorite powerful woman in the music industry is and why. From Rihanna to Mariah Carey, we find out who the public loves!

Who do you think is a powerful woman in the music industry? Let us know in the comments!

Guest 1:
Oh, look what you made me do.

Guest 2:
Rihanna, yes of course I love Riri!

Guest 3:
I think she’s done a really great things for women.

Guest 1:
Big women energy.

Lauren-Ashley Beck:
What’s up, guys? It’s Lauren-Ashley Beck, and as Billboard Women in Music quickly approaches, I had to hit the streets in L.A. and talk about the top women in music of the 21st century. Let’s hit it. All right, so we are here talking about powerful women in music. Who would you say is one of your favorite powerful woman in the music industry?

Guest 4: 
I’m going to go with a legend like Mariah Carey in a sense with not just with the songs on the radio and regular commercial success, but those holiday songs and Christmas songs, the Christmas jingles. 

Lauren-Ashley Beck:
She is Ms. Christmas. What’s your favorite Mariah Carey song?

Guest 4:
“Always Be My Baby”

Lauren-Ashley Beck:
What feeling would you say you get when you listen to Mariah?

Guest 4:
There’s always a feel good, mature, sexy feel. It’s always classical vibes, just timeless music. I feel like her music transcends over many decades and generations. 

Lauren-Ashley Beck:
What do you think the music industry would be like without Mariah Carey? 

Keep watching for more!