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Tamela Mann scores her record-breaking 10th leader on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart, as “Finished” ascends to No. 1 on the ranking dated March 25.
In the tracking week ending March 16, the song gained by 7% in plays, according to Luminate.
Mann co-wrote the hit with Travis Greene, who, as a recording artist, has earned five Gospel Airplay chart-toppers of his own.
Now with 10 No. 1s, Mann solely claims the most on Gospel Airplay, which began in March 2005, as she breaks out of a tie with Kirk Franklin. James Fortune & FIYA follow with eight leaders, while Jekalyn Carr, Todd Dulaney, Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago and Marvin Sapp are next with six each.
“Thank you to everybody who listened and made this possible,” Mann tells Billboard. “An extra-special thank you from the bottom of my heart to gospel radio for making me a part of your music family and always believing in me. With your love and support, we did it – 10 No. 1s! To God be the glory.”
“Finished” follows Mann’s “He Did It,” which dominated Gospel Airplay for two frames last May. She has now linked four straight No. 1s, after “Help Me” ruled for four weeks starting in September 2021 and “Touch Me” governed the tally for five frames beginning in December 2020.
Mann boasts two other runs of three Gospel Airplay leaders in a row. She earned her first three No. 1s – “Take Me to the King” (25 weeks on top), “I Can Only Imagine” (13) and “This Place” (six) – in 2012-15 and achieved her next three – “God Provides” (13), “My World Needs You,” by Franklin, featuring Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs and Mann (two), and “Change Me” (14) – in 2016-17.
Mann also extends her record for the most weeks totaled atop Gospel Airplay, across all her No. 1s: 85. James Fortune & FIYA rank second with 81 weeks in charge, followed by Sapp (79), Franklin (72) and Hezekiah Walker (59).
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Armed with confidence, artistic prowess and infectious beats and lyrics, Nathy Peluso has quickly become one of the most fascinating artists of our time.
After releasing her first full-length album Calambre in 2020, which scored her a few Latin Grammy nominations, Peluso was catapulted to worldwide acclaim — thanks to a creative spirit that’s allowed her to thrive in different spaces, as a true chameleon in the industry. She’s taken genres such as salsa, bachata, R&B, pop and funk and effortlessly made them her own.
“The best advice I’ve received as a woman in music was from my mom, to never compromise my authenticity for anyone or anything,” the “Estás Buenísimo” singer tells Billboard.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Billboard kicked off its “Las Poderosas” series, featuring a select number of powerful Latinas who get real about the word “empowerment,” their space in Latin music, and more. The series launched Monday (March 20) with LALI, which you can read here.
Below, our exclusive Q&A with Peluso:
What does empowerment mean to you as an artist and as a woman?
Empowerment to me as an artist and as a woman means having the freedom to express myself, create my art, and make my own decisions without being constrained by societal expectations or prejudices. It’s about embracing my identity and my strength and inspiring others to do the same.
What does empowerment NOT mean to you?
Empowerment does NOT mean putting others down or diminishing their experiences. It’s not about being better than anyone else, but rather about recognizing and celebrating our unique qualities and using them to uplift and support each other.
What is the best advice you have received as a woman in music?
The best advice I’ve received as a woman in music was from my mom, to never compromise my authenticity for anyone or anything. Staying true to myself, my values, and my art has been key to my success and personal fulfillment.
Which woman has served you as a mentor or role model? Who do you admire and why?
I have always admired J.Lo for her incredible talent, work ethic, and multifaceted career. She has broken barriers for Latinas in music, film, and business.
Have things changed for Latin women in music in the last five years and how?
In the last five years, things have changed for Latin women in music in many ways. There is now more visibility, representation, and support for female artists in the industry. We have seen a rise in successful Latina singers and songwriters across various genres, breaking down stereotypes and challenging the status quo. While progress has been made, there’s still much work to be done to ensure equal opportunities and recognition for Latin women in music.
What is your favorite “girl power” song?
My favorite “girl power” song is “Respect” by Aretha Franklin. It’s a classic anthem that has inspired generations of women to stand up for themselves and demand the respect they deserve.
The last six months have been nothing short of tragic for Quavo, whose Migos bandmate and nephew Takeoff was murdered in late 2022.
On Tuesday night (March 21), the rapper put aside grief and let the lyrics flow.
Quavo stepped up to the mic for the latest round of That’s My Jam, Jimmy Fallon’s hour-long music and comedy variety games show, to test his powers for rhyming gobbledygook.
The mission — to hit a “nonsense karaoke” version of Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz’s “Get Low,” replacing its words with drivel.
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For a taster, Quavo smashed out: “Remember Chunk? The Best Goonie/ Got a duck tat, saw it on a magazine.” He had the crowd waving their hands in the air, and they really didn’t care.
The “nonsense karaoke” bit is a world away from the release last month of Quavo’s “Greatness” video, his second tribute to Takeoff following his killing outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas. He also released the emotional ballad “Without You,” earlier in the year.
Quavo made his first TV appearance since Takeoff’s death with a gripping rendition of “Without You” at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, on Feb. 5.
“I wish I had a time machine/ Just so you take a ride with me/ I miss just how you smile at me/ Unc & Phew until infinity,” sang Quavo, with Maverick City Music matching his somber tone.
The “nonsense karaoke” performance had anything but a somber tone. Watch below.
Live Nation has acquired a majority interest in Clockenflap, the Hong Kong-based event organizer behind the flagship Clockenflap festival.
Financial terms weren’t disclosed in the arrangement, announced just days after Clockenflap Music and Arts Festival made a triumphant return to the city, following a four-year hiatus.
Held from March 3-5 at Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront Event Space, the 2023 fest featured performances from Arctic Monkeys, Balming Tiger, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Cardigans, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Organizers posted the “sold out” sign prior to the most recent edition, which boasted a 30,000 per-day capacity, before announcing a second 2023 fest would be held Dec. 1-3.
Founded in 2008, Clockenflap is one of Asia’s highest-profile festival brands, and certainly HK’s premier contemporary music event.
According to a statement issued Wednesday (March 22), the Clockenflap team will continue to curate, manage and produce its festivals and events, though now with access to LN’s festival portfolio and resources.
“The Live Nation team share our vision for Clockenflap being one of the best city festivals in the world,” says Justin Sweeting, co-founder and music director of Clockenflap, “and with Live Nation’s support and resources, I’m excited for the future of the festival.”
By teaming up with LN, adds Mike Hill, co-founder and managing director of Clockenflap, “we can continue to grow the festival and expand our event activities in Hong Kong and regionally.”
Clockenflap also produces concerts in HK under the brand Clockenflap Presents, including recent sold-out shows for Cigarettes After Sex and Honne.
“Partnering with Clockenflap further demonstrates that Live Nation is committed to bringing world-class festivals and live entertainment experiences to Hong Kong fans,” explains Roger Field, Melbourne-based president of Live Nation Asia Pacific.
Through LN’s global network, Field continues, “we will enhance and grow the Clockenflap brand and deliver new and exciting live opportunities to the region.”
HK’s live music scene is said to be blooming, in part due to the scrapping of hotel quarantine restrictions for international visitors and a cooling in tensions between pro-Democracy protestors and the Chinese police forces, which led to the cancelation of the 2019 event.
NariYella put the “dream” into Dreamgirls when she performed “One Night Only” for her Blind Audition on NBC’s The Voice.
The 20-year-old native of Elkins Park, Pennsylvania saved the best to the end, when she strolled up Tuesday night (March 21) for the final episode of this early stage. She made sure the judges and everyone watching on wouldn’t forget her, with a sparkling performance from the Oscar-winning 2006 musical drama, Dreamgirls.
The performance was loaded with vocal gymnastics, soul and power. The baying studio audience felt the vibe, as did the four judges, all of whom turned to face the talent.
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“Incredible,” Chance the Rapper blurted out.
NariYella explained that she’s been singing since she could talk. No one would argue. And none of the judges would complain about the gifts she shared with each, blue kyanite tumble stones. “I’m very big on energy,” she explained.
Of the performance, Niall Horan commented: “That was insane. You were, like, so comfortable up there.”
Blake Shelton chimed in, “your voice…it was actually shocking to me, how powerful you are. Anybody who can be that open and connected to the moment, those are the artists that make it all the way.”
Kelly Clarkson then took the mic. “You have a personality that is just so incredibly captivating…you were so comfortable, and confident, so excited. And that kind of passion is what it takes to win a show like this.”
Chance rounded it out, remarking that he was “blown away” and that, technically, her skill level is “way, way, way beyond your years, way, way, way beyond your experience.”
The talking shop closed, and NariYella had to make a tough decision. She took a Chance.
Watch below.
Actress Vanessa Hudgens is heading to the Philippines to explore her family history as the star of a new travel documentary. The film will capture Hudgens’ first trip to the country of her mother’s birth, showcasing her close relationship with her family and her personal trajectory as an American-born, half-Filipino woman who has become one of the world’s most recognizable stars.
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The project is set to begin shooting in the Philippine cities of Palawan and Manila later this month. Hudgens will be accompanied on the journey and in the film by her mother, Gina Guangco, and her sister, Stella Hudgens. The actress has often spoken with pride about the biography of her mom, who left the Philippines for the U.S. at age 25.
“I feel like ours is such a relatable story to so many women all over the world,” Hudgens says. “The more that we can share, the more we can lift each other up.”
The still untitled film will be produced and directed by Paul Soriano, director of Mañanita (a competition entry at the 2019 Tokyo International Film Festival) and the Manny Pacquiao biopic, Kid Kulafu. Soriano also produced Lav Diaz’s A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (2016), which won a special film award at the Berlin International Film Festival and Transit (2013), which was the Philippines’ entry in the Best International Film Category for the 86th Academy Awards. Philippine boutique studio TEN17P is producing the new Hudgens doc.
“We are honored to work with Vanessa for this film project,” says Soriano. “It’s inspiring to note that with everything she has achieved in life, she wants to discover her Filipino roots and pay homage to her mother’s country. Hopefully, this opens doors for many more collaborations to come.”
Hudgens most recently starred in Lin Manuel Miranda’s Oscar-nominated Tick, Tick…Boom! She began her career in the world of musical theatre at age eight, eventually finding global fame in the Disney Channel’s High School Musical. As a young adult, some of her other credits have included Spring Breakers, Gimme Shelter and Bad Boys for Life. She also executive produced and starred in the films The Knight Before Christmas, and all three installments of The Princess Switch for Netflix. She’ll next star in the indie comedy French Girl and Michael Bay’s Bad Boys 4.
Hudgens is repped by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, The Lede Company and Ziffren Brittenham.
The forthcoming travel documentary will be executive produced by Paul D. Soriano and Mark A. Victor of TEN17P.
This article originally appeared in THR.com.
Tame Impala got an unexpected shout-out when senator David Pocock wore a branded band tee for an impromptu interview in Parliament House.
Pocock, a former captain of the Wallabies, Australia’s national men’s rugby union team, spoke to media in Canberra’s halls of power, fronting the scrum in a black, Tame Impala number.
Politics is no ordinary contact sport. When footage went wide of the independent senator rocking the Western Australian psychedelic-pop act, criticism rained down from the right-wing Sky News, the domestic affiliate of Fox News, which blasted Pocock for not wearing a “collared shirt.”
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“I’d come straight from an early morning game of tennis to celebrate 100 years of Tennis ACT and agreed to do a door stop (not a prearranged interview) in the hallway on the way out of the Press Gallery after a morning radio interview,” was Pocock’s response. “Great to see the big issues being reported,” he fired back.
What do you think? Play on? 😂I’d come straight from an early morning game of tennis to celebrate 100 years of Tennis ACT and agreed to do a door stop (not a prearranged interview) in the hallway on the way out of the Press Gallery after a morning radio interview. Great to… pic.twitter.com/GNzXkg1i4c— David Pocock (@DavidPocock) March 22, 2023
Pocock is something of a renaissance man. Born in Zimbabwe, he represented Australia at the highest level of rugby, with 83 Tests to his name, and is a three-time nominee for world player of the year. He holds a Master of Sustainable Agriculture from Charles Sturt University, and campaigned for conservationism and social justice when he chose to retire from professional sports. He went on to run a successful campaign in 2022 for one of the Australian Capital Territory’s two Senate seats, and is now considered one of the most powerful people of Australia’s federal parliament.
Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker got a feel for life as an elite rugby player when, in recent weeks, he fractured his hip. To correct the injury, the production whizz underwent surgery to have screws and rods inserted into his femur, the strongest bone in the body.
In better news for Parker, his band Tame Impala released “Wings of Time,” on March 10, a soundtrack to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and he collaborated with Gorillaz on “New Gold,” which appears on Cracker Island, a recent No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart.
Chris Brown becomes only the fifth artist to reach 10 No. 1s on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart as “Under the Influence” captures the crown of the list dated March 25. The coronation caps a journey for the sleeper hit, which first appeared as a track on the deluxe edition of Brown’s 2019 Indigo album and blew up on TikTok in 2022 to ignite a successful radio campaign.
“Influence” climbs from No. 2 to rule R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. The song is the most-heard song on U.S. monitored R&B/hip-hop and adult R&B radio stations, with 21.7 million in audience impressions in the week ending March 16, a 2% increase from the prior week.
With “Influence,” Brown nabs his 10th No. 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and is the fifth artist to cross the double-digit barrier since the chart launched in 1992. Drake leads all acts, with 29 champs, followed by Usher (15), Lil Wayne (12) and Brown and Beyoncé (10 each).
Here’s a full recap of Brown’s 10 leaders:
Song Title, Artist (if other than Chris Brown), Weeks at No. 1, Date Reached No. 1“Say Goodbye, six, Oct. 14, 2006“Deuces,” featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall, nine, Sept. 11, 2010“Look at Me Now,” featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, eight, April 2, 2011“Loyal,” featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana or Too $hort or Tyga, eight, June 7, 2014“New Flame,” featuring Usher & Rick Ross, four, Oct. 25, 2014“Hold You Down,” DJ Khaled featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future & Jeremih, five, Nov. 15, 2014“All Eyes on You,” Meek Mill featuring Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj, one, Sept. 26, 2015“No Guidance,” featuring Drake, 27, Aug. 24, 2019“Go Crazy,” with Young Thug, 29, Aug. 22, 2020“Under the Influence,” one (to date), March 25, 2023
Among Brown’s 10 No. 1s, “Influence” wraps the longest journey to the top spot. It enters the summit in its 21st week on the list, passing the 20-week trek that “Loyal” needed to its reign in 2014.
Notably, the new champ also secures a milestone achievement for co-writer Davido, who captures his first No. 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay as a songwriter. The Afrobeats star, as an artist, earned his career best rank with a No. 13 high for “Fall” in 2019.
Elsewhere, “Influence” wins a third term at No. 1 on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, which measures the most-played songs on U.S. monitored R&B/hip-hop radio stations, despite a 2% weekly drop in plays. It also enters the top 10 on Pop Airplay with a 12-10 rise with essentially a net movement in plays in latest tracking week. It’s his second top 10 on Pop Airplay in a little over two years, since “Go Crazy,” with Young Thug, capped a 14-week run in the top 10 on March 27, 2021. “Crazy” was his first Pop Airplay top 10 since “Don’t Wake Me Up” hit No. 6 in 2012.
Thanks to its standing at R&B/hip-hop and pop radio, “Influence” holds at its No. 6 peak thus far on the all-genre Radio Songs chart. There, it registered 55.4 million in total audience for the week, essentially even with its performance in the previous frame.
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