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26 Jan 2024

Bad Gyal Talks Her First Album ‘La Joie,’ Working With Young Miko, Rauw Alejandro & More | Billboard News

Up-and-coming Spanish artist Bad Gyal talks about how she separates who she is in real life, Alba, from her onstage persona Bad Gyal, making her first album ‘La Joie,’ getting to work with Tokischa on her hit song “Chulo” and getting Young Miko on the remix “Chulo Part 2,” why she didn’t want to twerk with Rauw Alejandro at his show in Puerto Rico and more!

Bad Gyal:
When I saw my grandmother at one of my concerts, I thought, “I can relax now. If she approves it. If she is looking at me with illusion and understanding it’s me, then everything is fine.”

Bad Gyal:
Hi I’m Bad Gyal and this is Billboard News.

Leila Cobo:
Alba Farelo, Bad Gyal, welcome to Billboard! How do you separate yourself from Alba and Bad Gyal? Both in fashion and personality, as in everything, or do you see them as the same?

Bad Gyal:
In terms of fashion and how I express myself, I feel there is not that much difference. If I go to an informal dinner with my friends, I end up dressing a little like this too. Maybe not so…mmmm but my style is something that goes beyond my profession and my character, but in terms of my life and my personality, many times people get the wrong idea of how I should be personally, because of my music, my style, my way of dancing and expressing myself. Actually, I consider myself more of a chill person obviously I love Rumba, I love parties, I love music and moving my a–. That’s not a lie. But I do have this other side that likes to just chill out.

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26 Jan 2024

Megan Thee Stallion vs. Nicki Minaj, New Music From Justin Timberlake, Ice Spice & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday, January 26th, and there are a ton of new music releases. Megan Thee Stallion dropped her new track “Hiss,” Justin Timberlake made his big comeback with “Selfish,” Ice Spice’s highly anticipated track “Think U The Sh– (Fart)” is here and more. Megan Thee Stallion’s new track “Hiss” is causing quite the stir. Fans are convinced that the rapper was taking shots at Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty. Drake responds to the release of Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist’s jail phone call. Snoop Dogg talks about being scolded by Michael Jackson. And more.

Tetris Kelly
Megan and Nicki seem to turn up the heat, the latest on Young Thug, Snoop Dogg and Teyana Taylor. We catch up with Bad Gyal, and we’ve got new music from Meg, Ice, JT and more. It’s Friday January 26th, and welcome to Billboard News. I’m Tetris here to run it all down for you, so let’s start with some new music.

Tetris Kelly
We love a snake queen. Megan Thee Stallion has a lot to say with “Hiss.”

Tetris Kelly
More bops to come throughout the show, but for now let’s hit the top story. Nicki Minaj is attacking Megan Thee Stallion in a big way after the release of her new single “Hiss.”

Nicki Minaj
You will be running on your good foot for the rest of your sorry days.

Tetris Kelly
She’s taking the fight to X and with new music on IG Live even mocking Meg getting shot, and Thee Stallion isn’t backing down.

Megan Thee Stallion
I’m saying a hit dog gonna holla.

Tetris Kelly
The new Meg track seemingly takes a shot at Nicki Minaj and her husband with the lyric about Megan’s Law, the federal law requiring law enforcement to make information available regarding registered sex offenders. Nicki Minaj had her own track in response.

Tetris Kelly
Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot, and Nicki went on to make fun of Megan’s success and style of rapping.

Nicki Minaj
Because you have three Grammys and you have to learn how to rap on the beat and being comfortable in the music.

Tetris Kelly 1:55
Fans of both artists are following the fallout online, but some are pointing out Nicki has hundreds of posts shading Meg. Meg went on the Breakfast Club and held her position.

Megan Thee Stallion
They’re gonna act like it’s unprovoked. I’m gonna take a little nap and we’ll wake back up and I’m gonna see what they have to say.

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25 Jan 2024

Kanye Working on Music Video With North West, Mel B Teases Spice Girls Project & More | Billboard News

50 Cent denies using Ozempic after showing off 40-pound weight loss. Meek Mill says he charges $250,000 for a verse. Kanye West shared a video of his daughter, North West, showing off her ideas for a music video for their collab track off his upcoming album ‘Vultures.’ Justin Timberlake is back: The singer dropped his new track titled “Selfish” and announced a one-night-only show in NYC. Mel B is teasing the Spice Girls’ upcoming project that will feature all five members. Jennifer Lopez is set to be a musical guest on ‘SNL.’ And more!

Tetris Kelly
50 Cent’s weight loss, a North West music video and Meek Mill charges what? JT’s tour, all five Spice Girls and J.Lo on a Saturday — we head over to the Tok for the top songs as we explain the massive success of Alicia Keys and spend some extra time with Julia Michaels.

Tetris Kelly
Hey guys, it’s Tetris and welcome to the Thursday, January 25th, episode of Billboard News. Let’s get busy with three things you should know in hip-hop.

Fans are saying 50 Cent looks like 25 Cent after the iconic rapper is looking much slimmer than usual in an IG post. Users are quick to say he is probably using popular weight loss drug Ozempic. Well, a source told Page Six he’s not on Ozempic and has been on a rigorous training program for eight months. My thoughts are: just be honest. So many people are using it to get skinny now, so just be proud of you — no shame in the game.

Meek Mill has zero shame. The hip-hop heavyweight jumped on Twitter to say, “Every time I do a verse I charge 250k and up if you got 150k on site and I like the song we can swap it out.” 150k down payment — you’re charging them Nicki Minaj prices. Maybe he learned that when they dated, but does a Meek Mill verse help the way a Nicki feature can?

Like father, like daughter: Kanye West has jumped on Instagram to share a storyboard of what seems to be a video he’s working on with daughter North West. He captioned the video: “treatment by your bestie Miss Westie.” I love their bond. North is definitely going to be somebody we see a lot of in the future.

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25 Jan 2024

Flo Milli Remains Atop TikTok Billboard Top 50 | Billboard News

Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me” ranks at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart for a second week, while He Is We’s “I Wouldn’t Mind” vaults to No. 2 on the chart posting January 25th.

Tetris Kelly
Flo Milli holds on to the top spot while the top 10 sees two new tracks.

Tetris Kelly
Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me” spends a second week at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting January 25th. Project Pat takes over spots 5 and 7, “Choose U” returns to the top 10 and “Good Googly Moogly” breaks in for the first time thanks to a trend where users show appreciation. One final new face in the top 10 is MGMT’s “Time to Pretend.”

Tetris Kelly
Users have been featuring the track in TikToks, where they share a seemingly negative statement and make it positive with the emojis. Every Thursday, Billboard will bring you the verified list of the hottest songs on TikTok by monitoring music discovery and engagement on the platform in the United States. To find the TikTok Billboard Top 50 each week, users can simply go to any sound detail page and tap the top right button to access the charts page.

24 Jan 2024

Karol G’s Acting Debut, Tina Knowles Clarifies Janet Jackson Comment & More | Billboard News

The Billboard Women in Music Awards are back! Tracee Ellis Ross will host the awards. The annual event will feature musical performances and honor women powerhouses who are shaping the music landscape. Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, sets the record straight on if she was really shading Janet Jackson online. Lovers & Friends announced the lineup for this year’s event, and it’s stacked. The trailer just dropped for Kelly Rowland’s new Netflix film ‘Mea Culpa.’ Billboard caught up with the cast and creatives of Netflix’s ‘Griselda’ on Karol G’s acting debut and Sofía Vergara’s “challenging” new role. And more!

Tetris Kelly
Billboard’s Women In Music 2024 is honoring some major stars, Karol G makes her acting debut alongside Sofía Vergara, Tina Knowles says “Sorry,” Kelly Rowland’s starring role and a super nostalgic festival lineup. And we learned five things about Don Omar. Happy Hump Day, I’m Tetris Kelly it’s Wednesday, January 24 and, we’re kicking off this episode of Billboard news with an exciting announcement. Women in Music is around the corner. And I’m so excited to let you know some of this year’s superstar honorees.

Alyssa Caverley
Billboard’s Women In Music is back!

Quinta Brunson
Tonight, we honor the women who have been leading the way.

Alyssa Caverley
Wednesday, March 6th at the YouTube theater in Los Angeles.

Sabrina Carpenter
I wanted to take a moment to say what an amazing inspiring night this has been.

Lainey Wilson
This is absolutely insane. I feel so honored and blessed to be here.

Olivia Rodrigo
Thank you, Billboard.

Alyssa Caverley
Honoring Charli XCX, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Luísa Sonza, Maren Morris, NewJeans, Tems, Victoria Monét and Young Miko and soon to be announced Billboard’s Women of the Year with host Tracee Ellis Ross.

Tracee Ellis Ross
And it’s about to be an epic night. Come celebrate the start of Women’s History Month with us

Alyssa Caverley
General tickets on sale January 27th with Amex card members getting early access on January 24th.

Karol G
This is me and I’m happy to be here, thank you Billboard.

Kim Petras
This is a huge honor. Thank you so so much.

Taylor Swift
I want to first thank Billboard from the bottom of my heart.

Alyssa Caverly
Go to BillboardWomenInMusic.com for all the details.

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23 Jan 2024

Flavor Flav on Taylor Swift, New Public Enemy Music & More | Billboard News

Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav stopped by Billboard News and spoke to Rania Aniftos about using A.I. to translate his new track “Every Where Man” with Chuck D, recording new Public Enemy music, his potential return to reality TV, being a fan of Taylor Swift and more!

Flavor Flav:
I can hold some notes besides the national anthem.

Rania Aniftos:
We were gonna get into that!

Flavor Flav:
Don’t go there! Don’t go there!

Rania Aniftos:
We were gonna get into that!

Flavor Flav:
Don’t go there!

Ay yo, check this out. This is Flavor Flav, and this right here is Billboard News.

Rania Aniftos:
Hey, everybody! It’s Rania Aniftos with Billboard News, and it’s such an exciting day in the studio today because we have the one and only Flavor Flav. Welcome!

Flavor Flav:
In the building!

Rania Aniftos:
In the building! You are fresh off the release of an A.I. song, A.I. generated, A.I. facilitated track, “Every Where Man” featuring your old Public Enemy pal Chuck D. So tell me a bit about how that came together. What was the inspiration behind it?

Flavor Flav:
My partner Chuck D mentioned to me about doing a record called “Every Where Man” because I’m every … Flavor Flav is everywhere, man. You know what I’m saying? So, me and Chuck sat down. Chuck took the pen, put it to the paper. So really, Chuck D wrote this song. He writes it, I recite it like that, you know what I’m saying? So that’s how this record really came to be because Chuck is always ahead of his time, so we got this song now transposed into, like, 30 different languages. This song in Spanish, I was bugging out because I’m like, “Wow, listen to my voice in Spanish. Listen to my voice in …”

Rania Aniftos:
Korean!

Flavor Flav:
Like, Korean. Yeah, you know, and I never, ever thought that I wouldn’t be speaking Korean. You know what I’m saying? But hey, thanks to A.I.! And not only that, but I’m glad that this is happening because A.I. has been misused so much, you know? And there’s a lot of people that’s not using it correctly, so I feel that I’m one of the first ones to show the example of A.I. being used correctly.

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23 Jan 2024

Rihanna Meets Natalie Portman, SZA & Mary J. Blige Comparison, 2024 Oscar Noms | Billboard News

Billie Eilish and Finneas have earned their second Oscar nomination for their track “What Was I Made For?” and Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt have been nominated for “I’m Just Ken,” but there are a few musicians and actors who are noticeably missing from this year’s nominations. Jennifer Lopez has been nominated for a Razzie for her role in ‘The Mother.’ Rihanna had the ultimate fangirl moment when she met Natalie Portman for the first time. Common and Jennifer Hudson seemingly confirm their relationship on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’ On a recent episode of ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy cleared the air after DJ Envy called SZA “this generation’s Mary (J. Blige).” And more!

Tetris Kelly:
The Oscar nominations are here, J.Lo flops, J-Hud got a man, and Rihanna fangirls. We hang out with Flavor Flav. They compare Mary J. Blige to who? And we learn about Ivan Cornejo.

It’s Tetris, it’s Tuesday and it’s January 23rd. Welcome to Billboard News. Now it is spicy in these music streets, but before we get into the tea of the day, let’s jump over to the movie biz for the Oscar noms.

Billie Eilish may earn her second Oscar while everyone notices a major snub. Here are your 2024 Oscar nominations. Billie Eilish and Finneas earned their second Oscar nomination for “What Was I Made For?” If she takes home the trophy for best original song, that will make her a two-time Oscar winner at just the age of 22. But she’ll have to beat out Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson; Scott George; Diane Warren, who received her 15th nomination but has yet to win; and fellow ‘Barbie’ soundtrack writers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Noticeably missing from the category: Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night.”

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22 Jan 2024

Taylor Swift Cheers on Chiefs With Kelce Family, LE SSERAFIM’s Mini Album & More | Billboard News

Justin Timberlake surprised fans with a new track and a new album trailer at his Memphis concert. Bruno Mars took over Tokyo, performing a few shows at the Tokyo Dome. Taylor Swift celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs’ win against the Buffalo Bills, and Eminem cheered on the Detroit Lions as they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Reneé Rapp’s ‘SNL’ performances included a surprised cameo from Megan Thee Stallion and Rachel McAdams. Zayn gives fans an update after his foot was run over in Paris. (G)I-DLE dropped their new track “Wife” ahead of their upcoming new album, and LE SSERAFIM announced their third mini album. And more!

Tetris Kelly
A weekend of football, ‘SNL’ and Zayn’s foot getting run over. We have a new Hot 100 No. 1, some brand new K-pop bops are arriving. Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake are back on stage and we learn more about Laufey. Happy Monday, it’s Tetris and this is the January 22nd episode of Billboard News. Today is full of a lot of news and a brand-new chart. So let’s jump into it with our first story. JT teases his next era in his hometown, while Bruno Mars proves he’s big in Japan, the biggest guys in pop are tearing up the stage all over the world. Justin Timberlake headed back to Memphis for one night only, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.

Tetris Kelly
His new single “Selfish” drops on Thursday and JT put on his show at the Orpheum. Across the globe, Bruno Mars wrapped up a 10-day stint at the Tokyo Dome and shared some highlights from his totally kawaii trip. I wish I was at those shows. I have so much FOMO. I even had football FOMO this weekend. Let me tell you about it in the three things you didn’t know.

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22 Jan 2024

Hot 100 Chart Reveal: Jan. 27 | Billboard News

Teddy Swims manages to stay steady at No. 8, 21 Savage makes the top 10, and we have a brand new No. 1 song. Watch the video to find out which track earned the crown.

Tetris Kelly:
This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Jan. 27. Debuting on the chart at No. 10 is 21 Savage, Travis Scott and Metro Boomin. SZA falls three spots to No. 9.

Teddy Swims holds on to a second week at No. 8.

Doja Cat slips to No. 7 as Zach and Kacey dropped to six. 21 Savage gets a second top 10 debut with “Redrum.” Tate McRae is at No. 4, while “Cruel Summer” hangs in the top three. Jack Harlow drops from No. 1, which makes space for the debut of Ariana Grande’s eighth No. 1, “Yes, And?”

19 Jan 2024

Julia Michaels Talks Writing Music for Disney’s Wish,’ Her Approach to Writing for Other Artists & More | Billboard News

Julia Michaels talks about what it was like to become the youngest female songwriter to write songs for Disney film Wish, how she would feel if she were to receive an Oscar nomination, how her anxiety is her power, how she approaches for other artists like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter and more!

Julia Michaels:
There’s gonna be littles all over the world that are going to feel connected to the songs, and they’re gonna grow up with the songs like I grew up with my Disney songs. Hi, I’m Julia Michaels, and this is Billboard News.

Rania Aniftos:
Hey, everybody. I’m Rania Anifto with Billboard News, and I’m so happy to be here with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels.

So Wish, yes, what a beautiful story. You got to write the music for it. And you’re the youngest female songwriter to write songs for a Disney movie.

Julia Michaels:
That’s what I’ve been told.

Rania Aniftos:
What was that like, hearing about that history-making accomplishment?

Julia Michaels:
Overall, just was such an honor. I mean, I’ve … I grew up listening to Disney and watching Disney, Alan Menken and the Lopezs and Howard Ashman, and just the greats, and to be able to, you know, follow in their, their footsteps is beautiful … terrifying and beautiful.

Rania Aniftos:
Obviously, I’m guessing it was pretty intimidating writing for, like, a Disney film. Like, how did you I guess, work through that? Were you were like, “OK, I can do this. I’m set in, they asked me you know, like, and I’m ready to take this on.”

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