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04 Oct 2023

Mike Bahía and Greeicy Kick Off Latin Music Week With Michelob Ultra | Billboard News

Mike Bahía and Greeicy kicked off Billboard’s Latin Music Week in Miami with the help of Michelob Ultra.

Grisleda Flores
BILLBOARD IS IN TOWN TO TAKE OVER MIAMI AND WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED.

Grisleda Flores
MIKE AND GREEICY TOOK OVER THE FAENA THEATER FOR AN INTIMATE SHOW TO KICK OFF BILLBOARD’S ANNUAL LATIN MUSIC WEEK IN MIAMI THANKS TO MICHELOB ULTRA, THE SUPERIOR LIGHT BEER.

Grisleda Flores
CROONED BY THE DARLING COUPLE, FANS GOT MORE THAN JUST A PERFORMANCE AS MICHELOB ULTRA BROUGHT THE FULL EXPERIENCE TO LIFE, SERVING COLD REFRESHING MICHELOB ULTRA AND PURE GOLD DRINKS FOR ENJOYMENT AND TAKEAWAY SHARABLE PHOTO MOMENTS.

Grisleda Flores
IT WAS THE PERFECT WAY TO KICK OFF THE INCREDIBLE WEEK AHEAD.

03 Oct 2023

Drake Gives $50K to Newly Single Fan, What to Know About the New ‘Mean Girls’ Movie & More | Billboard News

Drake gives away $50,000 to a newly single fan at his recent concert in Miami, The 1975’s Matty Healy issues an apology for his racist comments about Ice Spice, Myke Towers tells us five things about him, we fill you in on everything about ‘Mean Girls: The Musical’ movie on ‘Mean Girls’ Day and more!

Tetris Kelly
Drake and Matty Healy go off script at their latest shows. It’s Mean Girls Day and we have a lot to celebrate. I sit down with Eric Nam to talk about his new visual album. We learned five things about Myke Towers and we head back down to Miami for a Latin Music Week update. Welcome back to Billboard News. Tetris here, it’s Tuesday, October 3rd. And let’s jump right into these concert moments that have everyone talking. Drake is giving away money to a newly single fan and Matty Healy is apologizing for, well, everything. It’s an interesting time out on the road and we’re breaking it down. If you’re going through a breakup, make sure you’re friends with Drake. In a viral video, he gives away $50,000 to a fan.

Tetris Kelly
What can I do to get Drake to hook me up? Matty Healy may also need to be hooked up after what seems like a fizzled romance with Taylor Swift and a lot of online haters thrown his way. In a video posted online from the 1975 show at the Hollywood Bowl, he’s apologizing for his actions.

Matty Healy
Because some of my actions have hurt some people. I apologize to those people. I pledge to do better moving forward.

Tetris Kelly
Well, I guess all people can ask for is growth. Meanwhile, I haven’t planned on attending any tours until Mariah in November, but I need to buy some tickets to something ASAP because it is getting interesting out there.

Watch the full video above!

03 Oct 2023

Eric Nam Talks About His New Album ‘House on a Hill,’ His Tour & More | Billboard News

Eric Nam talks to Billboard about the inspiration behind his new album House on a Hill, the 80-date accompanying tour, directing multiple music videos for the album, his journey to becoming an artist, his mental health and self-care app, Mindset, and more!

Eric Nam:
It’s taken years for us to gain the trust of the artists and also their labels to say it’s OK to talk about these things. Hi, this is Eric Nam, and this is Billboard News.

Tetris Kelly:
Welcome to Billboard News! I’m Tetris Kelly and I get to hang out with my friend Eric Nam today. How’s it going?

Eric Nam:
Everything’s good. How are you?

Tetris Kelly:
I cannot complain.

Tetris Kelly:
Let’s talk about this album, House on a Hill. It’s out now and you co-wrote the entire project. So how did that feel, to be so involved in the creation of this album?

Eric Nam:
You know, I think I’ve always been pretty involved in my album. But this one was particularly involved because not only was it the music and the entire songwriting and production process, but it also extended to the music video … the multiple music videos, the short film, photos, everything. And so you know, and I think, naturally, as an ambitious person, I try to elevate and upgrade every album. So how do we beat the last one? That was kind of like my biggest homework for this project.

Tetris Kelly:
But also, you kind of were a bit of a Beyoncé with this album, I will say. Dropping the visuals with the album, I feel like she set the groundwork for you to be great. So tell me how it was to direct music videos with all the songs that sounds like so much work?

Watch the full interview above!

02 Oct 2023

Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour Coming to Theaters, Taylor Swift Takes Over the NFL & More | Billboard News

You’ll be able to see Beyoncé’s highly anticipated Renaissance Tour in a movie theater near you soon, Taylor Swift took over another NFL game on Sunday with a host of her celebrity friends, Doja Cat earns her second week at No. 1, Metro Boomin is on the cover of Billboard and talking about how he made some of his most famous hits, we run down what you can expect from Latin Music Week in Miami and more!

Tetris Kelly
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is hitting theaters. Taylor Swift is becoming an NFL staple. Metro Boomin graces the cover of Billboard. We run down the top 10 of the Hot 100. And we show you what’s on the way at Latin Music Week in Miami.

Happy Monday, people. I’m Tetris Kelly and this is Billboard News. Today, we’re talking about the most famous women on the planet and running down the chart. So let’s kick it off with Queen B!

Beyoncé ends her tour in Kansas City, but she’s bringing the ‘Renaissance’ to movie theaters.

Beyoncé:
“For this tour was to create a place where everyone is free.”

Tetris Kelly
‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce’ is hitting theaters on December 1st. B dropped the trailer for the project at the conclusion of the ‘Renaissance World Tour’ and it shows highlights from the tour and behind-the-scenes footage from her shows starting in Stockholm all the way through Kansas City.

Beyoncé
“When I am performing, I am nothing but free.”

Tetris Kelly
This isn’t the first time Beyonce has released a film based on her shows. ‘Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé’ followed her set at Coachella and garnered six Emmy nominations and won B a Grammy, and she gave fans a look behind-the-scenes of her ‘I Am Yours’ show back in 2013 in her ‘Life Is But a Dream’ documentary on HBO. I guess she meant what she said: You are the visuals!

Watch the full video above!

02 Oct 2023

Billboard Hot 100 Chart Reveal: Oct. 7, 2023 | Billboard News

The numbers are in! Morgan Wallen is climbing back up our charts, Luke Combs continues his rise and SZA reaches a new high.

This is the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for the week dated October 7th.

Dua is not done dancing at No. 10.

Selena & Rema reappear with “Calm Down.”

Gunna rises again to No. 8.

“Vampire” keeps its fangs in No. 7.

“Last Night” climbs this week to No. 6.

Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves hold at No. 5.

“Cruel Summer” is up again to No. 4.

“Fast Car” drives to No. 3.

SZA’s “Snooze” hits a new No. 2 peak.

And with a second non-consecutive week on top with her first No. 1 on her own is Doja Cat.

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29 Sep 2023

Becky G Talks New Album ‘Esquinas,’ First Headlining Tour, Regional Mexican & More | Billboard News

Becky G talks about why she wanted to name her new album Esquinas; her inspiration for stepping into regional Mexican music; collaborations with Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros and other regional Mexican artists; going on her first headlining tour; continuing to embrace her Mexican-American heritage and more.

Becky G:
We’re not necessarily erasing our traditions, we’re embracing tradition as well as giving it our own new school flair. Que paso familia? It’s your girl, Becky G, and you are watching Billboard News.

Isabela Raygoza:
So you’ve had quite the evolution you know, musically, as a rapper, to a pop reggaeton hitmaker, now you’re stepping into regional Mexican music. Talk to me about that evolution.

Becky G:
Yeah, it’s been quite the journey, girlfriend. Honestly, even since I was little music has always inspired me. I grew up listening to all kinds of music in English and Spanish. I consider myself a genreless artist.

Isabela Raygoza:
What did you rediscover? Or how did you reconnect with your heritage? Or what’s one thing that you learned?

Becky G:
You know, what’s so interesting is that I feel like that essence of me being Chicana, born and raised in Inglewood, and obviously being very proud of being my you know, my Mexican roots, like, I think it’s always been there. Two years ago, when I lost my my papi, my abuelito Miguel, que descanse un paz, he was the kind of the catalyst as to why I decided it was time to do the project because it was a dream of mine. I definitely feel like it’s a part of my soul when I sing musica regional.

Isabela Raygoza:
Talk to me more about the title Esquinas. Where did you come up with the title?

Becky G:
For me, I think I’ve always felt like I’m not this side of the streets that raised me or this side of the streets, I am literally la esquina now like I’m at la esquina now, where those cross streets are of, like, I always say those two languages, those two flags, the two cultures. It’s a very intentional body of work from all the visuals and all the song selections and all of the collaborators. You know, Edgar Barrera is like, you know, family to me, and he really helped kind of create a sound that I think represents me in this space. And so it’s been a … it’s been a lot of hard work, but I feel like you can really hear me and see me in this, in this album.

Watch Becky G’s interview with Billboard above.

29 Sep 2023

Lizzo Lawsuit Update, New Music From: *NSYNC, Jung Kook & Jack Harlow, XG & More | Billboard News

From *NSYNC’s first song back in over 20 years to Ed Sheeran’s new album ‘Autumn Variations,’ we’re breaking down the week’s biggest music drops. Lizzo has asked the judge to throw out the harassment lawsuit brought on by three of her former dancers. Becky G stopped by the Billboard News studio to talk about her new album ‘Esquinas.’ And more!

Tetris Kelly:
Lizzo fights back in the harassment lawsuit against her. Becky G drops by our studio for a chat. We explain the rise of Regional Mexican music. Billboard takes you to the hottest shows in LA, New York and Paris. And we’ve got bops from some of your favorite artists.

Welcome to Billboard News for Friday, September 29th. I’m Tetris and kicking off our episode today is our Friday Music Guide. We said “I Want You Back” and they delivered. *NSYNC dropped their first new music in over 20 years and it’s called “Better Place” from the new movie ‘Trolls Band Together.’ New JC adlibs, I can’t! We’ll have more new music throughout the show.

But let’s get to some news. Lizzo is asking the judge to toss out the harassment lawsuit brought against her by her former dancers. Lizzo is requesting the court to dismiss her case and if the court declines to dismiss it, the singer is requesting a jury trial. A new document filed this week by Lizzo’s lawyers lays out more than 30 defenses to dancers’ complaints of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.

A spokesperson for Lizzo said in the statement, “This is the first step of a legal process in which Lizzo and her team will demonstrate that they have always practiced what they preach. Whether it comes to promoting body positivity, leading a safe and supportive workplace or protecting individuals from any kind of harassment. Any and all claims to the contrary are ridiculous. And we look forward to proving so in a court of law.”

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29 Sep 2023

Suspect in Tupac Shakur Murder Indicted By Grand Jury | Billboard News

Duane “Keefe D” Davis was reportedly arrested early Friday morning and indicted by a Nevada grand jury on one count of murder with a deadly weapon.

Rania Aniftos:

A man has been arrested for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.

A man has been indicted for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. According to the Associated Press, one of the last remaining witnesses to the 1996 drive-by shooting has been indicted on one count of murder with a deadly weapon. A man by the name of Dwayne “Keefe D” Davis was taken into custody today in Las Vegas, Nevada on suspicion of murder, AP reports. This comes just two months after police raided Keefe D’s home. AP reported police seized multiple computers, a cell phone and hard drive, a Vibe magazine that featured Shakur, several 40 caliber bullets, two tubs containing photographs, and a copy of Davis’s 2019 tell-all memoir “Compton Street Legend.”

Stay tuned to Billboard News as the case develops.

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28 Sep 2023

Jung Kook & Jack Harlow’s Collab, Lisa’s New Record, NewJeans Make History & More | Billboard News

Jung Kook & Jack Harlow give fans a behind-the-scenes look at their new track ‘3D,’ Lisa of BlackPink breaks a Guinness World Record, NewJeans makes history with League of Legends and more. FamousSally and YB’s “Wassup Gwayy” holds on to the No. 1 spot of the TikTok Billboard Top 50 while Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” claims the No. 3 spot. We take a look back at The Beatles‘ chart achievements in the latest episode of Billboard‘s Pop Culture Rewind. And more!

Rania Aniftos
We’ve gotten new music and new fashion from some of your favorite K-Pop artists. There’s some new faces on the Tik Tok Billboard Top 50. Myke Towers looks back on his life. We look back on the biggest group in charts history and give you a new way to test your Billboard knowledge. I’m Rania Aniftos for Billboard News. It’s Thursday, September 28th. And we’re starting the day off with a little K-Pop roundup new songs and new anthems and new records and new digs. There’s a lot going on in the world of K-Pop. So let’s break it down yesterday Jung Kook teased his new songs “3d” with Jack Harlow, and today he’s giving us a little behind the scenes action.

Rania Aniftos
It’s giving MJ it’s giving JT we see you JK. We’ve got news for you Blinks as well. Adidas dropped a new ad featuring Jennie and she’s dishing out life lessons in it.

Rania Aniftos
Speaking of BLACKPINK Lisa just earned herself a Guinness World Record. Her song “Money” just became the first song by a solo K-pop artists to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify. But BP aren’t the only girl group making money moves. Riot Games announced NewJeans will sing this year’s ‘League of Legends’ world anthem

Rania Aniftos
“Gods” will join the ranks of Imagine Dragons “Warriors” and last years “Star Walkin’” by Lil Nas x I cannot wait to hear those songs. I’m sure they’re gonna be all over TikTok but here are some songs on the top of the TikTok Billboard Top 50.


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28 Sep 2023

‘September’ Makes a Splash on TikTok Billboard Top 50, ‘Wassup Gwayy’ Holds at No. 1 | Billboard News

FamousSally and YB are the first acts to lead the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart for more than one week, as “Wassup Gwayy” remains at No. 1 on the Sept. 30-dated tally.

Rania Aniftos:
Famous Sally and YB hold on to the top spot, but a batch of hits make their mark in the top 10, including a classic.

Famous Sally and YB’s “Wassup Gwayy” is still at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart dated Sept. 30. And while we see some familiar faces in the top 10. We’ve got some fresh faces too. Earth, Wind & Fire‘s “September” made a comeback at No. 3 this week for obvious reasons.

Maluma and Carin León’s “Según Quien” lands at No. 7, and we are definitely not mad about it.

Lil Yachty, Future and Playboy Carti’s 2020 song “Flex Up” jumps from 25 to eight.

And Tate McRae rounds out the top 10 with her new hit, “Greedy.”

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.