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It’s that time of year again, when Christmas music dominates the charts — however Jack Harlow, Taylor Swift, SZA and Doja Cat maintain their spots in the top 10. Watch the full video to find out where everybody lands. Tetris KellyThis is the Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated December 9. Kicking off […]
Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-winning actor and singer Billy Porter explains the meaning of his album Black Mona Lisa, the important themes his album tackles, why he wants to tell Billy Strayhorn’s story on stage, how he uses fashion as a way to express himself and more.
Billy Porter:I stayed in it. I did it anyway. Whatever the “it” is right. So I get to come back now. And all of this is on my own terms. Hey, everybody, this is Billy Porter, and you are watching Billboard News.
Tetris Kelly:Hey, it’s Tetris with Billboard News, and look who I have here! Mr. Billy Porter. Hi.
Billy Porter:Hi, how are you?
Tetris Kelly:You got a lot to talk about your magnum opus. You released this album Black Mona Lisa.
Billy Porter:Yeah.
Tetris Kelly:Why did you refer to it as that and how was this project different?
Billy Porter:You know, we were writing. I was in the writing process with Justin Tranter and his team, and you know, we probably ’bout six, eight months into the process — we had written a bunch of other stuff, and the themes and the tone were forming. I don’t remember where “Black Mona Lisa” came from, I just kind of say, it kind of fell out of the sky. And everybody in the room was like …
Tetris Kelly:That works.
Billy Porter:Did that just happen? Like there was like a, you know, like, time stood still for about a good 20 seconds, and then like, maybe even 30. And then 20 minutes later, the song was written. It’s referencing the original Mona Lisa. And that painting is relevant, always — past, present and future. And that’s my goal with my legacy.
Watch the full interview above!
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock is ordered to pay $2.6 million dollars to her over “unlawfully procured” business deals. Country group Lady A test their knowledge and see how well they know each other. New music from Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Dove Cameron, Wisin and Young Miko and Jeymes Samuel. Former Fifth Harmony bandmates Ally […]
Cher joins The Rolling Stones with at least one new No. 1 on a Billboard songs chart in each of the last seven decades. We recap the biggest winners, the best performances, and all the top highlight moments from the 2023 MAMA Awards. Mitski’s ‘My Love Mine All Mine’ remains at No. 1 on the […]
Mitski’s ‘My Love Mine All Mine’ remains at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, while Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ comes close to the top, and more! Alyssa Caverley:Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine” continues its reign at No. 1, while Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic breaks into the top […]
Taylor Swift took to social media to celebrate her boyfriend’s new Chiefs record. Travis Kelce also scores his first No. 1 with his new track ‘Fairytale of Philadelphia’ that he sings with his brother, Jason Kelce. A trailer for BTS’ new docuseries has dropped. The eight-part series will debut on Disney+ on Dec. 20th. Selena […]
Singer Ally Brooke stopped by Billboard News and opened up about a potential Fifth Harmony reunion, her return to pop music, creating her new holiday EP Under the Tree and more!
Ally Brooke:I’ve just learned to really own who I am and be unapologetic and just be free, that’s what it is, just to be free.
Tetris Kelly: Hey, it’s Tetris with Billboard News, and look who I got hanging out with me today! Ally Brooke. What’s up, girl?
Your return to pop. You said, “You need a banger? Well, I’m gonna give it to ya.” “Gone to Bed,” tell me about the single.
I love it so much. So it’s basically about two lovers. You want to see your lover but you don’t, and you end up seeing that person and you’re like, “Man, I really should have just gone to bed.”
Tetris Kelly:It’s like pop, it’s very in-your-face pop, but you dabbled in a lot of things from Latin to EDM. So what made you decide on this sound for this project?
Ally Brooke:Well, I was going to the Latin route and I loved it, but I felt like I really wanted to go back to who I truly was, you know, the pop artist that I am. I have recently reconnected with my former A&R from the Fifth Harmony days, named Joey Arbagey. He’s amazing; he’s responsible for all the hits. We recently reconnected. He played “Gone to Bed” and I completely fell in love. I was like, “That’s my record.”
Tetris Kelly:And the fact that you’ve worked with him for so long. So how has that been, to be at a new label, but also have somebody that knows you really well?
Ally Brooke:We made, you know, history together. So to have that and to have like a fresh perspective now and being in 2023 is really amazing. I’m kind of bringing that old energy but bringing the new energy too.Watch the full video above!
Billboard News’ Tetris Kelly is in Tokyo for this year’s MAMA Awards and is giving us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the awards show’s space and stages. A Catholic priest is relieved of his administrative duties after allowing scenes from Sabrina Carpenter’s “Feather” music video to be filmed inside a Brooklyn church. Paris Hilton shared two throwback photos looking back on her friendship with Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan. Jennifer Lopez takes fans on a “musical experience” in a newly released teaser for her upcoming album, ‘This Is Me…Now.’ Ally Brooke stopped by Billboard News and opened up about a potential Fifth Harmony reunion, her return to pop music, creating her new holiday EP ‘Under the Tree’ and more!
Kyle Denis:Sabrina Carpenter is feeling the heat, Paris Hilton takes us back in time, J.Lo teases new music, we get an exclusive look into the MAMA Awards, and we catch up with former Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke.
What’s good, y’all? I’m Kyle Denis. It’s Tuesday, November 28th, and I am bringing you news from our New York offices.
You will probably see some of my co-workers walking around behind me. I’m filling in for Tetris because he’s in Tokyo right now for the MAMA Awards, and he got an inside look at how the show is put together.
Tetris Kelly:TOMORROW X TOGETHER, LE SSERAFIM, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ and me? Guys, I can’t believe it. I’m in Tokyo at the Tokyo Dome for the 2023 MAMA Awards. Every artist you can think of is going to be hitting this stage, and I’m here to take you behind the scenes to the biggest event in K-pop. The MAMA Awards take place on November 28th and 29th in Tokyo, Japan. And speaking of the amazing show, I got to talk to one of the producers about what the MAMA Awards mean.
Hyoung-jin Lee:It’s different in many ways. MAMA Awards is the world’s No. 1 K-pop awards. As it incorporates different technologies. It’s the most future-oriented awards show.
Tetris Kelly:And speaking of it being high-tech, you’re a part of the performances. You helped produce this. I mean, some of my favorite stages have been at this show. BTS in 2020 was out of control. So how was it to arrange these stages?Watch the full video above!
Billboard News’ Tetris Kelly is in Tokyo for this year’s MAMA Awards and is giving us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the awards show’s space and stages. Tetris Kelly:TOMORROW X TOGETHER, LE SSERAFIM, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ and me? Guys, I can’t believe it. I’m in Tokyo at the Tokyo Dome for the 2023 MAMA Awards. […]
Tyla joins the Hot 100 top 10 for the first time as Jack Harlow’s “Lovin on Me” climbs to the top. Taylor Swift performed the final 2023 show of her Eras Tour and live-debuted the tracks “Say Don’t Go” & “It’s Time to Go” as surprise songs. Beyoncé stunned at the LA premiere of ‘Renaissance: […]