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Andrew Watt and Jon Bellion spoke to Billboard News about the creation of Jung Kook and Latto’s “Seven,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. We have reached the quarterfinals for Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off. Netflix just announced a four-part doc series honoring female MCs, titled ‘Ladies First: A Story of Women in […]
The 2023 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off is at a fever pitch. Billboard’s annual Fan Army showdown sees 64 artists’ fan armies enter the battle fray to find out – whose fanbase is strongest? Those fan armies made their voices heard throughout the week, and when all was said and done, an Elite Eight — made up of the fan armies for Cardi B, EXO, Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj, SB19, SEVENTEEN, Shakira and TWICE — emerged victorious to compete in the Quarterfinals, which began July 26 at noon ET.
Tetris Kelly:Y’all have been voting and we’ve been counting them. Now, Billboard’s Fan Army Face-off is heading into the quarterfinals, and you aren’t going to believe some of these matchups.
After besting Jack Harlow and RiRi’s Navy, the Barbs said “Miley, what’s good?” and sent Nicki Minaj to the quarterfinals. And their opponent, none other than Bardi Gang. Cardi beat out BTS and her partner in “WAP,” Megan Thee Stallion, giving stan Twitter the matchup they’ve been fighting over for ages.
In our next face-off, the Little Monsters and Arianators were no match for SEVENTEEN’S CARATs. But can they beat out Selena Gomez’s fans, who helped take out her ex and her bestie?
SEVENTEEN aren’t the only K-pop boys to make the top eight: EXO bested Kim Petras to be matched with Filipino boy band SB19, who’s already surpassed Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey.
And in our last bracket, Shakira is repping for the Latin artists, after taking down a tough opponent in TXT. She’ll face off with TWICE, who’s bringing the girl power after knocking out ENHYPEN’s ENGENEs who bested the BLINKS.
These eight will duke it out to become the ultimate fandom, a title that went to Stray Kids last year.
Stray Kids:“We’re really thankful, it’s really touching! Yeah!”
Starting tomorrow, we’ll be breaking down each quarter-final matchup in detail. Who’s got your vote?
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Tetris Kelly:Irish music legend Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56. Sinéad O’Connor, who topped the Billboard hot 100 with her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died. Her family confirmed the news with a statement to BBC saying, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our […]
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Wyclef Jean is set to host the first Caribbean Music Awards, to be held on Aug. 31 at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. The show will livestream on YouTube at 8 p.m. ET. Jean discussed hosting the show on NBC’s Today show last week. He said the success of the Verzuz episode in May 2020 featuring […]
Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro have reportedly broken off their engagement after three years together; the it couple talked about their relationship on the cover of Billboard back in March. Killer Mike teaches us his favorite hometown slang. Tori Kelly has reportedly been hospitalized for severe blood clots found in her legs and lungs. And more.Tetris Kelly: Power Couple Rosalía and Rauw have reportedly called off their engagement. Tori Kelly has a major health scare. We round up the most viral music moments from Jimin, Britney and Khalid. Killer Mike teaches us some of his favorite slang. And we learned five things about Toosii.
Welcome to Billboard News. I’m Tetris Kelly and it’s Tuesday, July 25th. I hate to do it, but we have to start the show off with some sad news. Our March cover stars Rosalía and Rauw have reportedly called off their engagement.Rauw Alejandro: “Between collaborations, the difference is you’re collaborating with the love of your life. Well, I’m collaborating with the love of my life.”Rosalía: “Me too.”
They were one of music’s it couples but now they’ve reportedly called it quits.
Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro announced their engagement via their music video for ‘Beso’ back in March but the Latin power couple have decided to end the three-year relationship, according to People.Rauw Alejandro: “Rosi came down and I saw her, I got even more nervous.”Leila Cobo: “It was love at first sight for you?” Rauw Alejandro: “Yeah, 100%. Without a doubt.”Rosalía: “Really?” Rauw Alejandro: “Not at first sight — from the photo I was already in love with you.” Rosalía: “Me too, since I heard your name.”
We sat down with the ‘RR’ singers earlier this year to talk about their love, working together and how they inspire each other. But People‘s sources say despite the love and respect the singers have for one another, they have both agreed to end their engagement.
As for what’s next for these two, Rosalía just wrapped up her Motomami Tour, while Rauw will continue his Saturno Tour through November. Billboard has reached out to both Rosalía and Rauw but have yet to hear back. Neither has addressed the breakup publicly at this time, but we wish them both the best.Watch the full video above.
Killer Mike reveals his favorite Georgia slang. Killer Mike:What’s up? This Michael Render, Killer Mike. Three of my favorite pieces of Georgia slang are “shawty” because that can mean so many things. It could mean, “I saw a pretty girl, and man, was she pretty. Shawty.” It could mean your buddy did something dumb: “Man, […]
Taylor Swift’s current chart domination has put another chart titan, Herb Alpert, back in the news. Last week, Swift became the first living artist to put four albums in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 since Alpert & the Tijuana Brass achieved the feat in April 1966. Swift repeats the feat this week. Alpert […]
Comedian Michelle Buteau tells us about her new Netflix film ‘Survival of the Thickest,’ why she was inspired to make the show, sharing a birthday with Jennifer Lopez, and more!
Michelle Buteau:Hey everyone, I’m Michelle Buteau. And you’re watching Billboard News. But you knew that already because you clicked.
Michelle Buteau:My new show on Netflix ‘Survival of the Thickest’ is a show that has been inspired by my book ‘Survival of the Thickest: Plus-Size Essays in a Small-Minded World.’ And so the themes are so important to me. We explore body positivity, sex positivity, inclusion, black, brown, queerness, what it’s like to live in the city, New York City, the best city in the world. And follow your dreams and hustle and what it looks like to be in a toxic relationship and in your mid 30s. And you got to make a choice, girl, what’s it gonna be?
Michelle Buteau:What is this show gonna be? You know what I mean? Like, I have stories, I have the book, but I have this platform in 190 countries with Netflix, you know, I could be funny all the time, obviously. And I’m a woman — how she do it? I’m like, I am going to use this platform for good. You know, I’m going to say something important. I’m gonna be authentic to my New York. And that is everybody, literally everybody, every shape, size and shade. And so I’m so proud of not only diversity in the cast, but also the crew. Listen, my cast was amazing. We had Peppermint, Michelle Visage, Garcelle Beauvais, Tone Bell, Nicole Byer. And let me tell you something, she nailed it. Nailed it.
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Billboard takes you inside the ‘Barbie’ listening party and tells you all about the star-studded soundtrack! Get tickets to the ‘Barbie’ Movie http://blbrd.cm/a8NomoD Tetris KellyFrom a record-breaking box office weekend to a bombastic soundtrack that’s got everybody ready to dance and celebrate. Come on, Barbie, Let’s go party. I’m Tetris Kelly with Billboard News here […]