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ENHYPEN Plays ‘Who Gets the Most Hype’ | Billboard News

The boys of ENHYPEN play “Who Gets the Most Hype” during their lastest interview with Billboard!

Tetris Kelly:
I do want to play a game with you guys, it’s called “Who Gets the Most Hype In ENHYPEN?” Are you guys ready?

ENHYPEN:
Yeah.

Tetris Kelly:
All right. I’m just going to say a name or a thing and you tell me who gets the most hype. Who gets the most hype about fashion?

ENHYPEN:
Ni-Ki

Tetris Kelly:
I feel like it’s mostly you, Ni-Ki. Everybody’s … You’re the fashion king. Who gets the most hype about new choreo?

ENHYPEN:
Ni-Ki.

Tetris Kelly:
He wants to dance, he wants to be in the best clothes. He wants it all. Who gets the most hype about vacation?

ENHYPEN:
Vacation? Jay! 

Jay:
Of course me!

Tetris Kelly:
So what do you like to do when you relax?

Jay:
I’m a person who really likes to plan vacation because there’s not a lot of time when we’re doing our work. So I just plan to do the last things that we couldn’t do during work.

Tetris Kelly:
OK, who gets the most hype for sports? 

ENHYPEN:
Sports?

Tetris Kelly:
A little bit of a battle between Jake and Ni-Ki.

Jake:
But it’s, like, baseball is his thing. And I like different sports. 

Tetris Kelly:
You’re a basketball fan. 

Jake:
NBA. 

Ni-Ki:
MLB, NBA.

Tetris Kelly:
NBA. Who gets most hyped for tour? 

ENHYPEN:
Everyone! ENGENE! 

Tetris Kelly:
Who gets the most hype for sleep?

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More Musicians Line Up for Kamala Harris | Billboard News

As Vice President Kamala Harris made her first appearance as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, more musicians are lining up for her bid. Keep watching to see who!

Tetris Kelly:
Beyoncé? Women musicians continue to come out in support of presidential hopeful Kamala Harris, and we are breaking it down.

That was Beyoncé’s anthem, “Freedom,” blaring as Vice President Harris made one of her first appearances as the new hopeful presidential nominee, it’s being reported by CNN that Beyoncé gave her permission to use the Lemonade track.

That clip was posted to Olivia Rodrigo’s Instagram page. Olivia has always been passionate about reproductive rights and can be added to Kamala’s Gen Z support, like what she received with Miss Charli XCX. And Katy Perry already alluded to VP Harris, but made things a bit more official by posting this edit to her Stories including her new single.

Are more endorsements coming? We’ll keep you posted.

Exclusive Look: ATEEZ’s TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER Tour | All Access | Billboard News

ATEEZ was just in L.A. for the group’s TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER Tour, and Billboard popped in to get you a sneak peek. Keep watching for an exclusive look into the tour!

Tetris Kelly: 
ATEEZ definitely brought the heat to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, and we went to the show to get you a front-row peek in Billboard All Access.

The BMO Arena was the place to be for two massive shows from ATEEZ. Fans came from all over repping their faves and grabbing at all the exclusive merch before gearing up for the high-energy show. The boys kicked off the show on the main stage and dived into crazy form. Then they made their way down to the crowd for “Say My Name,” where MINGI noticed us and said hi. And the boys brought the energy to epic levels for “Win” and SAN was so good we had no choice but to stan.

We had the best time! Thank you, ATEEZ!

Tones And I to Deliver Keynote at Bigsound 2024

Tones And I is the latest addition to the lineup of speakers for Bigsound 2024, Australia’s music industry summit and showcase event.

A one-time busker who was discovered performing in Byron Bay and landed a global smash with “Dance Monkey,” Tones will discuss her vibrant musical journey for an in-conversation with Australian TV personality Myf Warhurst.

Since she unleashed “Dance Monkey” in 2019, Tones (real name Toni Watson) has smashed records with monotonous regularity. The track ruled the ARIA Singles Chart for an all-time record 24 weeks, and held top spot on the Official U.K. Singles Chart for 11 weeks, a record for a solo female artist.

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Earlier this year, “Dance Monkey” clocked three billion streams on Spotify, making her the first female artist to pass that threshold.

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Written by Tones and recorded with Brisbane producer Konstantin Kersting, “Dance Monkey” ruled charts in at least 30 territories and crashed the Billboard Hot 100, landing at No. 5 and securing for Tones top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songwriters Chart. Earlier this year, Tones opened for Pink on the U.S. pop superstar’s Summer Carnival Tour, which sold 970,000 tickets (second only to Ed Sheeran’s Divide tour) and played to 20 stadiums — a national record for a single tour.

Also announced today (July 24), Garrwa and Butchulla songman Fred Leone will deliver a Bigsound keynote on the importance of honoring his role as a custodian of his tribe’s traditional songs, while Emily Copeland, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s new head of music, will deliver her own keynote, recounting her career in media and how its future will connect with the Australian music landscape.

They join the daytime conference lineup that includes previously-announced speakers such as Kelis, Amy Taylor, singer with Amyl and The Sniffers; VibeLab co-founder Lutz Leichsenring; Billboard’s Lyndsey Havens; Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons; and Music Venue Trust CEO Mark Davyd.

Meanwhile, ARIA Award-nominated indie band Beddy Rays is added to the 120-strong bill of homegrown showcase acts, joining the likes of Stand Atlantic, Miiesha, JUNO, Keli Holiday, Sly Withers, Alex the Astronaut and many more.

Set for Sept. 3 – 6 in Brisbane, the 2032 Olympic city, Bigsound’s day-and-night action will once again make a splash in the vibrant Fortitude Valley.

The event is supported by the Queensland government through Tourism and Events Queensland, and is presented by Oztix and Brick Lane.

Visit Bigsound.org.au for more.

Snoop Dogg to Light Up Paris 2024 as Olympic Torch Bearer

Snoop Dogg is set to carry the Olympic torch on its final leg through Paris, adding a touch of West Coast cool to the City of Light.

The legendary rapper, known for hits like “Gin and Juice” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” will join the ranks of torchbearers as the flame makes its way to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The 52-year-old, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr, posted a photo to social media on Tuesday (July 23) of himself standing outside the city hall Hotel de Ville alongside the caption: “U Ready? Paris 2024 Olympics ya digggg”, with gold medal and boxing glove emojis.

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He added, “U gots to do it!! Will u be watchin?? #FollowTheDogg #ParisOlympics.”

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Snoop will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, the northern Paris suburb that houses the Stade de France Olympic Stadium, as confirmed by the town’s mayor, Mathieu Hanotin.

It comes following the BTS star Jin also served as an Olympic torch bearer as a representative for South Korea on Sunday (July 14), which also happened to be Bastille Day.

The Doggfather’s latest roles as Olympic torch bearer and guest correspondent add to his already impressive list of side quests that have seen him dabble in everything from cooking shows with Martha Stewart to commentary on his own wildlife series, Planet Snoop.

On being an NBC correspondent for the 2024 Olympics, Snoop said: “I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris,” he said in a statement at the time. “It’s a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness.”

“We’re going to have some amazing competitions and, of course, I will be bringing that Snoop style to the mix. It’s going to be the most epic Olympics ever, so stay tuned.”

And it seems he’s taking his prestigious Olympic guest correspondent role seriously. In June, he participated in the 200m trial run in Oregon over the weekend.

Rocking a Team USA shirt honoring the late Kobe Bryant to go with his American flag-themed pants, the Doggfather laced up his Nike kicks for the race against Ato Boldon and Wallace Spearmon. Unfortunately, Snoop’s competition ended up leaving him in the dust as he finished the race in a distant third place with a time of 34.44 seconds.

For comparison, the 2020 Olympic gold medalist clocked in at 19.62 seconds.

“34.44 for a 52-year-old? Ain’t bad,” he said, clapping in approval when he saw his time.

The 2024 Olympic Games will run from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, Aug. 11.

Taylor Swift’s Swifties VS Drake’s Team Drizzy in Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off | Billboard News

Will Swifties beat Team Drizzy in round 2 of Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off? Keep watching to see who’s still in!

Tetris Kelly:

Round of a fan army face-off is closed and there’s some major upsets, let’s break down round two. Sabrina Carpenter upset NewJeans to move on against GloRilla next, but she’s not the only female rapper who’s fans helped their fave. Nicki Minaj took out Tyla, Cardi B bested Zach Bryan, Megan moves on from ATEEZ and the 2022 winners Stray Kids fell to Ice Spice. Those weren’t the only surprising victories. Kendrick may be on top with “Not Like Us,” but Drake beat him out to take on Taylor Swift next round. And country made a big splash. Shaboozey bested Gaga, Jelly Roll steamrolled Sexyy Red and Lainey Wilson narrowly edged out BTS. And you know Chapell Roan and Charli XCX are having a moment when they were able to take out SEVENTEEN and BLACKPINK. For the full list of winners and to vote in round two head to billboard.com

Is Celine Dion Performing at the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony? | Billboard News

Celine Dion is rumored to be making her highly anticipated comeback to the stage at the Paris Olympics after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022.

Tetris Kelly: 
Celine Dion is rumored to make her highly anticipated comeback in a huge way at the Paris Olympics. Let’s break down what we’re hearing.

Celine Dion was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022 and halted performing, now Variety is reporting that she’s looking to make her return to the stage at the Olympic Games, and it’s rumored to be during the Opening Ceremony on Friday.

Celine did arrive in Paris, where another rumored performer, Lady Gaga, has also been spotted. Celine spoke this trip into existence, telling Vogue France in an April interview, “I want to be the best I can be. My goal is to see the Eiffel Tower again!”

We have reached out to Celine’s team and the Olympics for comment. Are you excited about the possible return? Who do you want to see perform at the opening ceremony? Let us know in the comments.

Lady Gaga Stars As Harley Quinn & More | Billboard News

Lady Gaga stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix as Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux. Could the pop star be performing in the Olympic opening ceremonies? Keep watching to see all the updates on Gaga.

Tetris Kelly:
Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn is here in live action. Lady Gaga will star opposite Joaquin Phoenix on Oct. 4 in Joker: Folie à Deux, the musical sequel to the Oscar-winning 2019 film.

But the title of the film isn’t the only connection Gaga has to France. The Olympics official IG teased something from the opening ceremonies taking place on Friday. And many fans think the person under the costume is Lady Gaga. Well, Gaga was spotted in France waving to fans from her car in Paris. So we’ll see Friday if she appears during the NBC Broadcast. 

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for July 27, 2024 | Billboard News

Will Shaboozey’s country song or Kendrick’s rap hit reign supreme at No. 1 for this week’s Hot 100?

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This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated July 27. Back in the top 10 is Eminem. “Beautiful Things” is still at 9, as Teddy swims moves up to 8. “Too Sweet” is up to 7, as Sabrina stays at Nos. 6 and 5. “Million Dollar Baby” is locked at 4. As “Not Like Us” falls from 1 to 3, Posty and Morgan slide to 2. And returning to No. 1 for his second week on top is Shaboozey with “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” If you want more Billboard, make sure you hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.

Rita Ora Talks ‘Ask & You Shall Receive,’ Upcoming Album, Working With Brandy & More | Billboard News

Rita Ora stopped by to chat about her newest single” Ask & You Shall Receive.” She elaborates on how her upcoming album will be drastically different from her previous album ‘You & I,’ how she prepared herself to play the Queen of Hearts in ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red,’ working with Brandy and more!

Rita Ora:

He, for fun, made like a music video on AI where like you just sit and type in what you want with your favorite song. And he was like, Why do you guys spend so much money on music videos? You can just do this now. I’m like don’t. Hey, I’m Rita Ora and you’re watching Billboard News.

Rania Aniftos:

We got to talk about “Ask & You Shall Receive.” 

Rita Ora:

Yes, the best mantra in my opinion.

Rania Aniftos:

It really is. I love that mantra. Tell me a bit about how you kind of came up with that and where you wanted to go with it.

Rita Ora:

Well, the mantra has been around for a long time. The song I got it sent to me in my email from RAYE, who’s a great friend of mine. She’s also another British pop sensation. And I love her. I’ve known her for a very long time as a songwriter and as an artist. And she came on tour with me back in 2017, sent me the song and I loved it. Sometimes, it’s sometimes it’s not that deep. My third record ‘You & I’ was very deep, emotional. It was about my like, personal life changing. I got married, and I really wanted to share my story with the world. Well, with this one. I was like, You know what, let’s just put out great things that feel good, you know, and the sun is out. I’m always about the sunshine. Everything with my music has been super positive. 

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