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10 Nov 2023

Billboard All Access: Jung Kook on Today’ Show, Stormi Joins Travis Scott & More | Billboard News

Billboard takes you through what our staff went to this week in this episode of All Access. Jung Kook performed on the ‘Today’ show, Stormi joins her dad Travis Scott at SoFi Stadium, our host Tetris Kelly interviews Meghan Trainor and talks to her about the success of her hit “All About That Bass,” Lauryn Hill sets the record straight and more!

Tetris Kelly
Jung Kook up close and personal, Stormi in stadiums, Lauryn Hill is honest. We go to the Grammy Museum and Germany all in this week’s Billboard All Access.

Tetris Kelly
Jung Kook was on the ‘Today’ show in New York, but what you didn’t catch on air is him singing “3D,” just him and ARMY.

Tetris Kelly
LA has been busy, with Stormi joining her dad Travis Scott onstage at SoFi Stadium. The massive show saw fans rage and apparently buying record-breaking amounts of merch.

Tetris Kelly
Over at Crypto.com Arena, Lauryn Hill gave us her hits, was joined by the Fugees, and was candid about people calling her out for being late.

Tetris Kelly
A block away at the Grammy Museum, we talked to Meghan Trainor about her diamond classic “All About That Bass,” and she performed it.

Tetris Kelly
took me a long time to figure out why it was that one and it means so much more than just being like a cute bubblegum pop song. It’s like, it has so much meaning

Tetris Kelly
And we went international again, this time to Zoom in Germany for LANY. They had the crowd excited with “XXL.”

10 Nov 2023

Friday Music Guide: New Music From Dua Lipa, Stray Kids, Jonas Brothers & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday, November 10th, and we’re breaking down all the new music releases this week! Dua Lipa’s single “Houdini” ushers in her new era of music, up-and-coming rapper Lola Brooke releases her new single “Midnight,” Bella Poarch debuts her “Bad Boy” single as her ode to body acceptance and self-love, Stray Kids release the track list to their ‘ROCK-STAR’ album, CMA nominee Chris Stapleton shares his album ‘Higher,’ The Kid LAROI releases his new album ‘The First Time,’ and the Jonas Brothers team up with Bailey Zimmerman on “Strong Enough” single.

Tetris Kelly
A comeback from Dua Lipa and K-pop kings. Girl squads, boy squads and a gift from the TikTok gods. All that and more in this week’s Friday Music Guide.

Tetris Kelly
Dua Lipa has levitated back into music with the new single “Houdini.” In the video, the redheaded pop star gets raw in a dance studio.

Bella Poarch opened up in a post stating that after being sexually assaulted, she felt like she couldn’t look at herself in the mirror. Now she’s reclaiming her body; she dropped “Bad Boy.” Lola Brooke has grabbed a girl squad of Coi Leray and Nija; she released “Don’t Get Me Started.” And Bailey Zimmerman has joined the boy squad of the Jonas Brothers as they arrive with “Strong Enough.” K-pop boy band Stray Kids is here to please their Stays from new project ‘ROCK-STAR,’ and we dip into country for a brand-new album ‘Higher’ from Chris Stapleton.

For even more new music head to Billboard.com.

09 Nov 2023

Pop Culture Rewind: ‘Left Shark’ From Katy Perry’s 2015 Super Bowl Performance Goes Viral | Billboard News

Billboard takes a look back at when the Left Shark from Katy Perry’s 2015 Super Bowl performance went viral and turned into a huge internet meme.

Evan Burke
We heard her “Roar” and fireworks lit the sky. But we’ll give you one guess at which part cemented Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime show into our minds forever. We take you to that moment in this week’s Pop Culture Rewind.

Evan Burke
It was Super Bowl XLIX, and while the Patriots were battling the Seahawks, Katy Perry was on top of her game for her Pepsi halftime show. She arrived in a big way on a tiger and ran through all her hits, like “I Kissed a Girl” with Lenny Kravitz, “California Gurls,” and she even invited Missy Elliott, who also went through her epic catalog including “Work It,” but it was during “Teenage Dream” when one of her two backup dancing sharks lived his best life. So much so, everybody named him “Left Shark” and the memes and Halloween costumes were born. The guy behind the shark later said he just forgot the choreo — iconic! We’ll have another huge moment for you next week in our Pop Culture Rewind.

09 Nov 2023

Beyoncé Drops Second Trailer for ‘RENAISSANCE’ Film | Billboard News

Beyoncé released a fierce 90-second sneak peek of her upcoming film ‘RENAISSANCE’ on Thursday morning.

Beyoncé
You are the visual, baby.

Tetris Kelly
We knew exactly what she meant. We’re talking about Beyoncé’s new trailer and merch that may be heading our way.

Beyoncé
Come to the Renaissance.

Tetris Kelly
It’s time to go back. B just dropped a second trailer for ‘RENAISSANCE,’ a film by Beyoncé. In it, she speaks on her place in the world.

Beyoncé
Motherhood and being on this stage. It just reminds me of who I really am.

Tetris Kelly
Goosebumps. Also going viral online are images of what apparently will be the popcorn bucket and cup available for purchase at theaters. Still the best news is this isn’t over.

Beyoncé
It’s a new birth. I hope you feel liberated. But the Renaissance is not over.

Tetris Kelly
Yes, Queen. The film is in theaters December 1.

09 Nov 2023

Mariah Carey & Ice Spice Make Big Moves on TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart | Billboard News

Lil Mabu and Chrisean Rock’s “Mr. Take Ya B-tch” leads the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for a second straight week, while holiday music infuses the Nov. 11-dated survey, both for Halloween and Christmas.

Tetris Kelly
Lil Mabu and Chrisean Rock lead for a second week while everyone gets into the holiday spirit.

Tetris Kelly
Lil Mabu and Chrisean Rock “Mr. Take-Ya-B*tch” sits in the top spot for a second week on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting November 9th. Playboy Carti’s “Sky” makes its return to No. 2 all thanks to the lyrics to kick off a new month.

Tetris Kelly
Halloween may be over but Crystal Knives and Lex Allen’s rendition of “Spooky Scary Skeletons” comes in at No. 6 as TikTok users celebrated spooky season. Halloween isn’t the only holiday being represented — the queen of Christmas Mariah Carey sits at the No. 11 spot with “All I Want For Christmas Is You” as TikTok gets into the holiday spirit.

Tetris Kelly
And finally Ice Spice’s “Deli” re-enters the chart at No. 7 thanks to a viral remix of the song with Diddy’s “It’s All About the Benjamins” making the rounds on the app.

Tetris Kelly
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.

08 Nov 2023

Jung Kook Performs Solo Hits ‘Seven,’ ‘3D’ & ‘Standing Next to You’ on ‘Today’ | Billboard News

K-pop idol Jung Kook thanked his fans for showing up early in the morning after they packed the streets for the ‘Today’ show performance of his top solo hits.

Tetris Kelly:
Jung Kook has arrived, and he hit the ‘Today’ show to perform not one, not two, but three songs off his brand-new album ‘GOLDEN.’ We’re taking you there!

New York ARMY was lucky as they got to hear the BTS superstar perform his Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Seven.” One of our staffers was there, up close and personal.

And they were treated to even more from the global pop star. He played ‘3D,’ but most importantly, I can’t get enough of his new song “Standing Next to You.” And when he put that mic down, I knew it was over.

I can’t! Long live Kookie. For all things BTS, keep it locked on Billboard.com.

Watch the full video above!

08 Nov 2023

Timbaland Apologizes for Comment on Justin Timberlake & Britney Spears’ Relationship | Billboard News

Timbaland apologized after facing backlash for saying Justin Timberlake should’ve put a “muzzle” on Britney Spears over her memoir.

Tetris Kelly:
Missy Elliott and the internet told Timbaland to keep Britney Spears’ name out his mouth, and it looks like he’s listening. Let us break it down.

In a viral video, Timbaland — longtime collaborator of Justin Timberlake — made comments saying JT should have muzzled Britney Spears after bombshells about the relationship came in her bestselling book, The Woman in Me.

The internet wasn’t happy, with fans munching post at the producer, even saying someone should muzzle him. On IG Live, Timbaland said Missy Elliott texted him to make clear that what he said about Britney Spears wasn’t right and she did not support that behavior.” He has since apologized.

The saying will never get old: Everyone, just leave Britney alone.

08 Nov 2023

What to Expect from the 2023 CMAs: Morgan Wallen & Post Malone, Paula Abdul & More | Billboard News

Here’s what you can expect at The 57th annual CMA Awards.

Tetris Kelly
Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Dan + Shay and Paula Abdul? The 2023 Country Music Awards are in Nashville tonight, Nov. 8. We’ll be there but right now we’re telling you everything that’s going down.

Morgan Wallen will take the stage joining forces with Post Malone and HARDY, in what is the jam-packed performance lineup at the CMAs.

We’ll also see Carly Pearce, the Zac Brown Band, The War and Treaty, Lainey Wilson and so many more.

Lainey Wilson leads this year’s nominees with nine nods including Entertainer of the Year.

The ceremony which will again be hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning also sees superstar presenters like Paula Abdul, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, and more.

It all goes down live on ABC. We’ll see you there.

Watch the full video above!

07 Nov 2023

Tori Kelly Opens Up About Hospitalization, Her New EP & More | Billboard News

Tori Kelly sat down with Billboard News’ Rania Aniftos and opened up about her hospitalization, getting back on the road for her tour, experimenting with new sounds and styles on self-titled EP Tori and more!

Tori Kelly:
“I could be your shelter.” Like, the crowd always has to sing that line. Hey, I’m Tori Kelly, and you’re watching Billboard News.

Rania Aniftos:
I’m Rania Aniftos with Billboard News, and I’m so excited to be here with the super talented, the super beautiful Tori Kelly.

First, how are you feeling after your hospitalization?

Tori Kelly:
I’m feeling good. I’m actually feeling really good. Totally caught me off guard. It was a scary few days, but I’m so happy that I had, like, a really good support system around me. I was mind blown by just all the love and support that I got during that time.

Rania Aniftos:
Beyond fans, Beyoncé sent you flowers.

Tori Kelly:
Beyoncé, yeah, I got a lot of flowers. But when Beyoncé’s flowers showed up it was like, “Oh, yeah, those are obviously from Beyoncé.” They were massive.

Rania Aniftos:
I mean, healing of the body and soul, though.

Tori Kelly:
Seriously yeah, I was like, “I’m good now. I’m good, yeah.”

Rania Aniftos:
I mean, but then you really did get back up and you went right on tour, basically.

Tori Kelly:
It is honestly a dream come true. I was looking forward to this tour for a while. And then I think now with everything that’s happened health wise too, I’m just even more grateful. And it feels even like more emotional being on stage now, and just not wanting to take a single second for granted.

Watch the full interview above!

07 Nov 2023

Pop Culture Rewind: Cardi B’s Iconic ‘Okurrr’ Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial | Billboard News

Billboard takes a look back at when hip-hop superstar Cardi B’s “Okurrr” became so iconic that Pepsi decided to feature it in several Pepsi Super Bowl commercials in 2019.

Evan Burke:
Hip-Hop superstar Cardi B is just as famous for her hits as she is for her bombastic personality. Never did we see that more than when her phrase “Okurrr” became legend in her Pepsi ad. We take you to that moment in today’s Pop Culture Rewind.

“Okurrr,” the phrase used by Cardi B, had gained so much traction on social media she even had to explain it to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show.

But in 2019, when Super Bowl time came, she dropped the perfect explanation with a little bit of help. Steve Carell, Lil Jon and more teamed up to say all the ways Pepsi is OK. But really it’s Cardi B’s ad that shined. Oh ma’am, it’s the best kind of word — one from the dictionary of pop culture.

We’ll have another huge moment for you next week in our Pop Culture Rewind.