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Mariah Carey has officially announced that it’s time for the holiday season as she celebrates 30 years of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” with deluxe goodies. Keep watching to see her announcement!

Tetris Kelly:
Mariah has declared it Christmas season, and we talked to her about the “It’s Time” moment ahead of the new Addams Family themed video, and she’s got new releases to go with the season. This is Music You Should Know: It’s Time. Wednesday Addams would be pleased as Mimi closed out Oct. 31 in black before grabbing a snowman and singing her signature “It’s Time.” But does the Christmas Queen really think people wait on her to kick off the holidays?

Mariah Carey:
I don’t know if everybody listens to that.

Tetris Kelly:
I do.

Mariah Carey:
You do?

Tetris Kelly:
You’re the queen of Christmas, right?

Mariah Carey:
I think it’s an amazing thing that just happened that I never could predict it.

Tetris Kelly:
And girl, I really do listen, it’s time. The hitmaker is celebrating 30 years of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and her iconic Christmas album. The MC30 collection has a new deluxe vinyl package of the album along with new festive editions and even single vinyls with new, but familiar, cover art. Get in the spirit at MariahCarey.com. It’s time!

After pleading guilty to possession of drugs and firearms in his YSL RICO case and being in jail for more than 700 days, Young Thug has been released from jail. Keep watching to see the hip-hop community’s reaction and more about the case.

Tetris Kelly:
After more than 700 days behind bars, Young Thug is going home. And the hip-hop community is celebrating. Travis Scott was among the first of Thug’s peers to welcome the Atlanta rapper home on social media “My brudda on the way home,” as did T.I.: “Welcome Home lil bruddah, It’s been too long… Time to get back to it!!!”  

Even Sexyy Red chimed in and wrote “THEY LET TWIN OUT!!!” in reference to their physical resemblance. Judge Paige Reese Whitaker sentenced Thug to 15 years of probation with no time to be served in prison.  

Judge Paige Reese Whitaker:
I know you’re talented, and even if you choose to continue to rap, you need to try to use your influence to let kids know that is not the way to go. 

Tetris Kelly:
Prior to the court’s ruling, Thugger addressed Judge Whitaker. 

Young Thug:
I’m sorry. Through these last two years of my life, you are really, truly, honestly, the best thing that has happened to me. You have made everything fair for me and everybody involved on both sides. I’m sorry to everybody for just having to put extra time in. I know y’all get paid more money, but I’m sorry for y’all having to put the extra time in away from y’alls family, and I just hope, you know, that you find in your heart to allow me to go home.

Tetris Kelly:
Thug was arrested back in May 2022 alongside 27 others in a sprawling 56-count indictment for violations of Georgia’s RICO Act. He remained behind bars in the two-plus years since in what became the state’s longest-ever criminal trial.  

Keep watching for more.

Nicky Jam has revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump for president due to Tony Hinchcliffe’s “garbage” joke about Puerto Rico. Keep watching to see his response.

Tetris Kelly:

From supporting Donald to… not? Nicky Jam is taking back his endorsement of Donald Trump for president. Let’s rewind… remember when Trump thought Nicky was a woman when Jam endorsed him? 

Donald Trump:

Latin music superstar, Nicky Jam. Do you know Nicky? She’s hot. Where is Nicky?

Tetris Kelly:

Well, if that didn’t change his mind, maybe something else did… 

Tony Hinchcliffe:

There’s a lot going on. I don’t know if you guys know this, but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico?

Tetris Kelly:

Nicky said on IG: “I never thought in my life that, a month later, a comedian would come and criticize my country and speak badly about my country. And, because of that, I renounce any support of Donald Trump and am removing myself from any political situation. Puerto Rico must be respected.” Bad Bunny, JLo, and Ricky Martin have given their endorsements to Kamala Harris after the recent comments about their country.

Kamala Harris:

I’m going to create an Opportunity Task Force for Puerto Rico.

Bad Bunny, JLo and Ricky Martin have all responded to Tony Hinchcliffe calling Puerto Rico “garbage.” Keep watching to see what he had to say.

Tetris Kelly:

Bad Bunny has responded to Tony Hinchcliffe’s tasteless joke at a recent Trump rally. The Puerto Rican superstar posted an 8-minute video on his Instagram with a caption that simply read, “Garbage.” Narrated by Oscar-winning Puerto Rican actor Benicio del Toro, the video celebrates the island’s beauty and its contributions to pop culture. The video was first showcased at Bad Bunny’s stadium concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 2021, and is now his response to Hinchcliffe’s Trump rally “joke” where the comedian called Bunny’s homeland of Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” Bad Bunny wasn’t the only Puerto Rican celebrity to speak out. Ricky Martin and JLo also responded by amplifying an Instagram reel posted by Vice President Harris where she talks about starting an Opportunity Economy Task Force for Puerto Rico.

Halloween is tomorrow and we’re sharing the most searched for costumes of 2024! What are you dressing up as for Halloween? Let us know in the comments!

Narrator:

It’s officially spooky season! And we’re rounding up the top trending Halloween costumes of 2024 according to Google! It’s no surprise that Sabrina Carpenter is on the list. The “Espresso” singer has enjoyed a breakout year with three songs from her album ‘Short n’ Sweet,’ all staying strong in the Hot 100 top 10. Her iconic heart corset has been searched for more than ever in 2024, according to Google. But she’s not the only “pop princess” trending on the costume list. Superstar Taylor Swift makes the cut! And in Nashville specifically, it looks like her “1989” look is in the top 5 of searches. Swifties have already been dressing up as Taylor when they go to the Eras Tour. Go Swifties! And from T-Swift to Soulja Boy, fans are “turning their swag on” to dress up as the rapper known best for creating one of the first viral dances to “Crank That” in the mid-2000s. It seemed the song and dance have resurfaced in popularity due to TikTok. Other artists that appeared in the top 5 across the country? Chappell Roan, Dolly Parton, and Lady Gaga. Who will you dress up as for Halloween? Let us know in the comments. And don’t be scared to hit the subscribe button on YouTube and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.

Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Milagro Gramz over her spreading misinformation and lies about Megan regarding the Tory Lanez shooting case. See what Megan had to say in response to the YouTuber.

Tetris Kelly:

Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against a YouTuber over lies about the Tory Lanez shooting case. Let’s dive in. You may have seen online a high-profile false story about the “Mamushi” rapper’s shooting case circulating on social media. Well, the superstar is taking legal action over a “campaign of harassment and cyberbullying.” In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, attorneys for the rapper accused Milagro Gramz of “carrying out a public campaign to denigrate, belittle, insult, and spread false statements” about her. Thee Stallion claims Gramz is a “mouthpiece and puppet” for Tory Lanez. They are alleging Gramz shared a pornographic “deepfake” of Meg – a move that Megan’s lawyers say violates a Florida statute. In a statement posted to X, Gramz acknowledged the lawsuit, saying she had “been informed that I’m being sued by Alex Spiro on behalf of his client Megan Thee Stallion.”

In a statement to Billboard, Megan has said, “I’ve endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from social media bloggers misrepresenting themselves as journalists. It is unacceptable behavior and these individuals need to understand there will be repercussions for recklessly posting lies and defamatory falsehoods.”

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested on allegations that he violated the terms of a parole agreement. Keep watching for the full story. 

Tetris Kelly:
Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested. But why? He’s being charged with violating plea deal parole rules. And we have the details. You may remember that the “Gooba” rapper famously struck a plea deal with prosecutors and flipped on his former gang mates. He was arrested and placed in custody on Oct. 29 over allegations that he violated the terms of that agreement. His supervised release is set to expire in April of 2025. According to court records, Tekashi pleaded not guilty. In a statement to Billboard, Tekashi’s attorney said his client had been “charged with three technical violations regarding his supervised release” and that he was “confident that each specification will be dismissed.”

Billboard will keep you updated on the story.