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Jharrel Jerome shares how he’s telling his story through his Rap Pack and Trip Pack EPs as well as through the short films he made for them, his biggest music influences growing up, how he picks his roles for acting projects and more!
Tetris Kelly:You gonna have to give me that beautiful answer again.
Jharrel Jerome:I got it word for word. I wrote it down.
Tetris Kelly:He’s like, “I told you I’m an actor right? That was a monologue I memorized.”
Jharrel Jerome:Hey, what’s up? I’m Jharrel Jerome, and this is a Billboard News.
Tetris Kelly:It’s Tetris with Billboard News, and I’m hanging out with Jharrel Jerome, a busy man. How’s it going?
Jharrel Jerome:I’m good. Thank you for having me.
Tetris Kelly:Let’s talk about this project, “Someone I’m Not.” That’s a hell of a title. So tell me what it means.
Jharrel Jerome:For me, the title was as multiple things, it’s very layered. First, I’m an actor. So it’s a play on the profession that I do in my career, embodying somebody that I’m not and transforming into a character that I have to create.
But then, to me, the irony is also how it correlates to my real life as well. My life changed dramatically. In the last few years of my life, I’m still trying to adjust, I’m still trying to get used to certain things and used to certain dynamics. When I step out in the street, somebody might, you know, I might be dressed like this all decked out as someone who might be like, “Yo, that’s that guy from that movie. Oh, let’s, let’s take a picture — let’s do that.” But really, maybe I just got an argument with my mother or something. So I’m not all the way ready to be that figure for somebody and so he is viewing me or he or she is viewing me as someone I’m not.
Watch the full interview above!
Christina Aguilera stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and discussed the possibility of being mentioned in fellow ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ star Britney Spears’ new book, ‘The Woman in Me.’ Post Malone opened up about being complimented by Taylor Swift and losing a game of beer pong to Travis Kelce. Suga of BTS talked about the struggles […]
Excerpts from Britney Spears’ highly anticipated memoir ‘The Women in Me’ have been released, detailing the time she shaved her head, her first kiss with Justin Timberlake and more. Billboard’s Carl Lamarre interviewed Offset about his new album ‘SET IT OFF,’ potential tour and working with wife Cardi B. Cardi B stars in Skims’ new […]
K-pop girl group ITZY shares what makes their latest EP, Kill My Doubt, different from their previous albums, what their favorite songs from the album are, how they are inspired by Korean dramas and their favorite ones, how they felt about performing at KCON this year, their future plans to tour the U.S. and more!
Chaeryeong:Yesterday, we went to the bish … beach!
ITZY:All in us. Hey, this is ITZY …
Lia:… and this is …
ITZYL… Billboard News.
Tetris Kelly:Hey, it’s Tetris with Billboard News, and I’m hanging out with ITZY. Hi, ladies!
ITZY:Hi!
Tetris Kelly:Thank you for coming. I got to say congratulations. Kill My Doubt is the fifth album you guys have had on the Billboard 200. How did that feel?
Yeji:Very thankful for our fans, MIDZY. Thank you so much.
Tetris Kelly:Five albums in, and what made this album different than the ones prior?
Ryujin:We talk about the confidence a lot, but this time, we talked about the darkness inside so we could love ourselves because we defeated the darkness inside. So I think [it] is a big difference from previous album.
Tetris Kelly:That’s such a good message. What are some of your favorite tracks? I want to know — I’m sure everybody has a different opinion. So what’s your favorite track on the album?
Chaeryeong:“Psychic lover.”
Ryujin:Oh, I love that song too.
Yuna:And mine is “Bratty.”
Yeji:My pick is “None of My Business.”
Lia:Mine’s also “None of My Business.”
Tetris Kelly:Oh. Why is that one so personal to you? You think?
Lia:From the first time I listened to it, I really liked the song. Like, the vibe of the song is very easy listening. It’s kind of a good song to drive and just listen to.
Watch the full interview above!
Drake takes over our Hot 100 chart. How does Drake’s new album ‘For All the Dogs’ affect last week’s top two, Doja Cat and SZA? Drake’s 6-year-old son Adonis dropped his first track called “My Man Freestyle.” Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo on ‘SNL’ this past weekend, helping introduce Ice Spice’s performance on the […]
Drake completely takes over the Billboard Hot 100 chart. How does Drake’s new album For All the Dogs affect last week’s top two, Doja Cat and SZA? Watch the full video to find out. Tetris Kelly:This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Oct. 21. Kicking off a big week for […]
Metro Boomin talks about how he got involved with ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ how he keeps topping the Billboard 200 with his albums, frequently working with Future, his iconic producer tags, and more on the set of his Billboard cover shoot. Metro BoominI do strive to make every album that I do next better than […]
Metro Boomin stopped by Billboard News during his Billboard cover story shoot to talk about working alongside superstars like Future, 21 Savage and more. But the hitmaker encountered a slight hiccup when he was cooking up beats for Pluto, presumably for their highly anticipated joint album. “They was beats I was making for the next […]
It’s Friday, October 13th, and we’re breaking down this week’s music releases. Bad Bunny dropped a new full-length album, TXT’s new LP is here and more. We have an exclusive interview with Metro Boomin. Megan Thee Stallion teased her new album and revealed that she is not currently signed to a label. And more!
Tetris Kelly:Megan Thee Stallion says she’s completely self-funded. We talked with chart-topper and cover star Metro Boomin. Shakira goes Fishing for Answers. We take you inside this week’s hottest music events, and give you new tracks to add to your playlist.
It’s almost the weekend, but first, we’ve got some Billboard News to get to. I’m Tetris Kelly, it’s Friday, October 13th, aka Jimin’s birthday.
And let’s talk new music.
Bad Bunny said “Surprise!” With little notice, he has given us ‘Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.’
I had such a good time sitting down with Metro Boomin for the cover of Billboard, but we talked about so much more — take a look.
Your Billboard cover shoot, was this the dream? You feeling good about it?
Metro Boomin:Yes, it’s a blessing man. It feels great to be here. Still surreal.
Tetris Kelly:And I mean, at our Power Players event, we gave you a plaque for three No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200. So let’s talk about that success. What are you doing that’s so consistent that you keep topping our charts?
Metro Boomin:It’s really… I feel like it’s caring. Just like caring enough to take the time where it’s not difficult for me to just take a long time if I need to.
Tetris Kelly:Well, you’ve got so many hits, like whether they’re your hits, whether other people’s hits you produced on, you know. “Congratulations,” “Tuesday,” “Jumpman,” like what do you feel is the signature Metro Boomin song? What are the fans waiting on? What is the one you close the set with every time you do it?Watch the full video above!
Taylor Swift shuts down The Grove in Los Angeles for the premiere of her ‘Eras Tour’ movie. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have reached an agreement on the custody of their children. Offset goes all out for Cardi B’s birthday, and Kesha announces she’s searching for a sugar daddy. Mitski claims the No. 1 spot […]