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05 Sep 2023

Beyoncé’s Star-Studded LA Tour Stop, ‘Pink Friday 2’ Cover Art, Cardi & Megan’s New Song, More | Billboard News

It was a star-studded weekend at Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour stop at LA’s SoFi Stadium and it was extra special on Monday to celebrate the Queen B’s birthday. Nicki Minaj unveils the cover art for her highly anticipated ‘Pink Friday 2’ album, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion announce a new song, Zach Bryan tops the Billboard 200 and Hot 100. We run down the top songs of the summer and talk to Afrobeats artist Asake on his Billboard chart success, his crazy live shows, the global growth of the genre and more!

Tetris Kelly.
You know Blue Ivy broke it down. Kris Jenner was at another show as well as Lizzo, Katy Perry and so many more. Kaytranada opened the night and Kendrick Lamar joined her for “America Has a Problem.” Wait, did I not mention the horse? I could go on about last night forever. But for now, I’ll just leave you with a little more Yoncé. And let’s keep going with the powerful women we got news from, including Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s announcement is here and Nicki Minaj is giving us more info on ‘Pink Friday 2.’ Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are following up their Hot 100 chart-topper “WAP.” And this time it’s “Bongos.” They both shared the deliciously colorful cover art for the new track, due out Friday, and they aren’t the only raptresses keeping us fed.

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05 Sep 2023

Billboard Reveals The Top 5 Songs of The Summer 2023 | Billboard News

Billboard counts down the top five songs that ruled the summer of 2023.

Rania Aniftos:
It’s here… the official song of the summer. We’re going through the top five songs that you’ve been rocking to all summer long. Two country songs made the list along with some songs of the summer faves.

Let’s jump right in with No. 5. Lil Durk kicks off the story with “All My Life” featuring J. Cole.

Our next song is from a songs of summer favorite empowering us to love ourselves and our single status this summer. Miley Cyrus comes in at No. 4 with her hit “Flowers.”

Another songs of summer veteran comes through with an Afrobeats hit alongside Nigerian star Rema. Selena Gomez lends her vocals to a remix of Rema’s hit “Calm Down,” coming in at No. 3.

And from here on out country music takes over. For the first time in history, two country songs dominate the top spots of the songs of the summer. Let’s start with the No. 2 song, Luke Combs’ remake of the Tracy Chapman hit “Fast Car.”

It’s time for the big reveal. What song was in our heads all summer long? The one we just couldn’t get enough of, another country hit. It dominated the Hot 100 and dominated the hottest song of the summer, Morgan Wallen wins summer with his massive hit “Last Night.”

01 Sep 2023

Nelly Furtado Talks Returning to Music, Reminisces On Her Album ‘Loose’ & More | Billboard News

Nelly Furtado talks to Billboard’s Executive Music Director, Jason Lipshutz about her anticipated return to music, reminisces on her career re-defining album ‘Loose,’ teases her new music, what it’s like to work with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland again and more!

Jason Lipshutz
Oh, oh sh*t, okay. This is the most fun I’ve ever had during a video.

Nelly Furtado
Hi, I’m Nelly Furtado This is Billboard News

Jason Lipshutz
Here with the one and only Nelly Furtado.

Jason Lipshutz
Nelly, I’m so happy you’re here. I’m such a huge fan.

Nelly Furtado
Oh, for real?

Jason Lipshutz
The hugest fan seriously. I want

Nelly Furtado
I had a feeling that you might be a fan but I wasn’t sure.

Jason Lipshutz
I listened to on my walk here. I listen to all of the ‘Spirit Indestructible’

Nelly Furtado
Yeah, right.

Jason Lipshutz
I swear to God.

Nelly Furtado
No way.

Jason Lipshutz
“Parking Lot” just blasting in my ears.

Nelly Furtado
Oh my god.

Jason Lipshutz
And meanwhile, like you’ve been kind of slowly, as you said, playing shows put out the single top dollar like, what is it been like kind of dipping your toe back into the music world a bit more.

Nelly Furtado
It’s been so fun. I’m just like, more grateful than ever. I’m, I’m super grateful. I feel like the place I’m at right now is kind of like the same place I was at when I was like, I would say 20. And I first signed a record deal. And like, I spent all my time obsessing over music, listening to music, and making music and collaborating with friends who make music and family actually. And so I’m there again, like I’m in it for the craft I’m in it for for the right reasons. And I just, it’s so pure for me right now. It’s just pure inspiration. Like, all day.

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01 Sep 2023

Miley Cyrus Reflects On Past, New Music From Nicki Minaj, SEVENTEEN & NKOTB & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday and we have a ton of new music picks for you today! Doja Cat’s new track “Demons,” Nicki Minaj dropped the lead single off of ‘Pink Friday 2,’ SEVENTEEN and NKOTB have come together for an iconic boy band collab and more! During Miley Cyrus’ “Used to Be Young” TikTok series, she reflected on a throwback photo in which she’s walking alongside Emily Osment, Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato. And more!

Rania Aniftos
Miley opens up about her sexuality. We talked to Nelly Furtado about teaming back up with Timbaland and Timberlake, we take you front row at some of your favorite shows. New music from Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat, and we explain how women have taken over hip hop. Happy Friday, everyone, I’m Rania Aniftos for Billboard News. It’s September 1, and let’s get the show started with some new music here is your Friday music guide. Her album ‘Scarlett’ is out September 22 Doja Cat harnesses her dark side with her latest single ‘Demon’ and the video features Christina Ricci. We’ll have more new music throughout the show. But first, here’s your top story.

Tetris Kelly
Miley Cyrus talks figuring out her sexuality and it involves a fellow Disney star.

Tetris Kelly
Miley Cyrus talked about their sexuality during her retrospective “Used To Be Young” series.

Miley Cyrus
You guys didn’t know I was bisexual from this damn picture. I don’t know what’s wrong with you.

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31 Aug 2023

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie, Victoria’s Secret World Tour, 50 Cent Concert Assault & More | Billboard News

Taylor Swift is releasing “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” concert film, and it’s coming to a movie theater soon. Victoria’s Secret reveals its promo for their Victoria’s Secret World Tour featuring models Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid and Honey Dijon as well as Victoria’s Secret Angels Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge and more. Doja Cat is set to headline the event. Ellie Goulding experiences a mishap at her concert, and 50 Cent throws a microphone into the crowd at his recent show. We look through the top songs of the summer of 2022. Mexican pop group RBD is featured on Billboard’s cover, as they talk about their highly anticipated reunion and more!

Rania Aniftos:
Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras Tour to the big screen. Ellie Goulding dodges pyrotechnics while a 50 Cent fan couldn’t dodge his mic. Victoria’s Secret brings back their fashion show with some star power. RBD graces the cover of Billboard, and we look back at last year’s songs of the summer.

I’m Rania Aniftos for Billboard News. It’s Thursday, August 31st and you’re getting a new opportunity to see one of this year’s biggest tours. If you missed your chance to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, you’re in luck. It’s hitting the big screen. The concert film will hit AMC Theaters starting on October 13th, with adult tickets going for $19.89 — her next album — and child tickets going for, you guessed it, $13.13. Taylor tweeted the trailer for the film saying in part “Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged.”

You can catch the film in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and will even be screening on IMAX and Dolby Cinema at AMC, but you won’t be able to use your AMC A-list so make sure you get your tickets ASAP.

Speaking of concerts, they can be a dangerous spot not only for the artists but for the fans too. Ellie Goulding and a 50 Cent fan get added to the long list of people getting assaulted at concerts. Ellie Goulding got quite the surprise in this viral video when performing her song “Miracle” during the Victorious Festival.

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31 Aug 2023

Billboard’s Top 5 Songs of the Summer 2022 | Billboard News

Billboard looks back and counts down the top five songs that ruled the summer of 2022.

Rania Aniftos:
We’ve made it to the last week before our big reveal. What were the big songs of the summer last year? Let’s dive right into our top five.

Coming in at No. 5: a song that had a huge resurgence thanks to Stranger Things. Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” kicks us off.

Our next song includes an epic collab with Future, Drake and Tems. They team up for the No. 4 song on the Hot 100 Songs of the Summer with “Wait for You.”

Jack Harlow samples Fergie’s “Glamorous” for our No. 3 song of the summer, a throwback that helped to get to the top. Jack Harlow’s “First Class” comes in next.

Our No. 2 song is one we could not get out of our heads. Lizzo had us jamming last summer to “About Damn Time.”

And we were all in our feelings last summer when Harry Styles put out the top song: his whimsical ballot “As It Was” — a perfect mix of nostalgia and hope became the No. 1 song of the summer.

Next week, the big reveal the top song of 2023. What do you think will make the top of the list?

30 Aug 2023

Beyoncé Becomes Mayor, TXT & Doja Cat’s New Albums, Travis Scott’s Tour & More | Billboard News

Travis Scott announces his Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour. Doja Cat’s upcoming album ‘Scarlet’ will arrive on September 22nd. TXT announced their upcoming new album ‘The Name Chapter: FREEFALL.’ We spoke with K-pop star Leo at KCON LA. And more!

Tetris Kelly:
Travis Scott is taking his No. 1 album on tour. New music is on the way from Doja Cat and TXT. Beyonce adds mayor to her long list of titles. I catch up with K-pop newcomer LEO, and we look back at J.Lo and Shakira’s epic Super Bowl halftime show.

We’re back with more Billboard News. I’m Tetris Kelly. It’s Wednesday, August 30th, and we’ve got another major tour to add to this year’s list.

Travis Scott is taking his ‘Utopia’ album on tour, but one location is noticeably missing from the announcement. Travis Scott performed his Billboard 200 chart-topping album for the first time in Rome at the Circus Maximus. The 60,000-person show caused quite the controversy, with 60 people reportedly getting injured and locals calling authorities reporting they thought they were experiencing an earthquake. Prior to that, Travis was supposed to perform the album in front of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt but ended up getting canceled. But North America will get the Utopia – Circus Maximus experience when the tour starts in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 11th, and makes 28 stops ending in Toronto on December 29th. He’ll play his largest headlining show here in LA at SoFi Stadium. But one location is missing from the schedule. It’s his hometown of Houston, Texas. The last time Travis Scott performed there was during the Astroworld Festival in 2021, where 10 people tragically died. A Houston grand jury declined to file criminal charges against Scott.

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30 Aug 2023

Pop Culture Rewind: Shakira & Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance | Billboard News

When Shakira and Jennifer Lopez joined forces for their Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show performance, it was one of the history books. Celebrate iconic moments of the past, present and future in this Pop Culture Rewind.

Evan Burke:
They danced again because their “Hips Don’t Lie.” Jennifer Lopez and Shakira joined forces for the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and it was one for the history books. We take you back to that moment in today’s Pop Culture Rewind. There was hit after hit after hit when these superstars took the field in Miami during Super Bowl LIV. The show was the first in history to include an exclusively Latin lineup, including surprise moments from Reggaeton kings Bad Bunny and J Balvin. In her Netflix documentary, J. Lo spoke about packing so much into one performance.

Unknown:
We are on the edge of being able to get this on the field.

Jennifer Lopez:
I can’t do it if you guys keep just pressing us.

Evan Burke:
Some of the biggest highlights included Shakira drawing inspiration from around the world, and J. Lo’s epic air shows, spinning high above the field. J. Lo’s daughter even joined her to make an emotional statement, and both Shakira and J. Lo closed the show together with “Let’s Get Loud.” We could have watched 15 more minutes of that, but hey, football.

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

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30 Aug 2023

LEO Talks New Single ‘One Look,’ Being Inspired by Drake & More | Billboard News

K-pop newcomer LEO opens up about his new track “One Look,” the fan reaction to his new music, being inspired by Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Bryson Tiller and more at KCON LA 2023.

Tetris Kelly:
We’re hanging out at KCON with brand new artist LEO. Man, welcome to L.A.! How’s it been treating you?

LEO:
Oh, thank you so much. It’s been good. It’s been chill. Yeah.

Tetris Kelly:
I’m glad it’s been chill, but it hasn’t been chill in your life. You recently joined 131 Label. I’ve been following your updates online. So tell me what the average day is like for you?

LEO:
Yeah, well, actually, we’ve been busy just making music and we’ve had a lot of sessions and obviously filmed a music video. Song’s just out a few days ago. It’s been pretty busy.

Tetris Kelly:
And I mean, you’ve traveled all the way from Australia to Korea to start your career. So what made you want to do that?

LEO:
Obviously, I was inspired a lot by Korean culture, Korean music and obviously, I love music too. So natural.

Tetris Kelly:
Oh, it’s natural! Well, what’s one word to describe LEO for those of you out there who want to get to know you?

LEO:
Shy?

Tetris Kelly:
Oh, he says he’s shy. We’ll find out about that. And then your new music. Tell me about your next single.

LEO:
Yes. “One Look” came out a few days ago. I’m very pleased for it to come out. And you know, a lot of people have been showing it a lot of love, so I’m very, very happy.

Tetris Kelly:
Who are some artists that inspire you?

LEO:
I think my favorite artists are Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Bryson Tiller, just to name a few.

Tetris Kelly:
Well, Drake is playing at this arena, I think last week, so we’re sharing the Drake energy right now. You got to channel that.

LEO:
Yeah. Well, I went … I went actually, but yeah, it was amazing. Yeah.

Tetris Kelly:
That’s super awesome. And tell me what’s something you want to tell to your fans out there.

LEO:
Obviously, thank you for listening to “One Look,” showing it a lot of love and thank you for just supporting me, and can’t wait to see you guys on stage.

Tetris Kelly:
We’re excited for you. Thanks for hanging out with Billboard.

LEO:
Thank you so much.

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29 Aug 2023

ATEEZ Talk Billboard Chart Success, React to ATINY ‘Bouncy’ Dance Videos, MINGI’s Solo Song & More | Billboard News

K-pop boy band ATEEZ talk about the success their album ‘The World EP 2: Outlaw’ had on our Billboard chat, their fans dancing to their hit “Bouncy,” Mingi’s emotional solo song, and more!

ATEEZ
Hello we’re ATEEZ and this is Billboard News.

Tetris Kelly
It’s Tetris with Billboard News and I’m hanging out with ATEEZ, thanks guys for coming.

Tetris Kelly
I’m so happy to have you here. Let’s talk about the charts. So when ‘The World EP 2: Outlaw’ came out, it hit No. 1 on our Top Album Sales chart, so that means it wasn’t just streaming. People wanted this whole album to themselves. So why do you think they wanted the full project?

Hong Joong
I think this album is like a whole different ATEEZ. So that’s why many ATINYs and many audience want to get some new taste of our album, so I think that’s one of the reasons.

Tetris Kelly
And then when you have a success like that, do you ever feel pressure to then follow it up? How do you go into your recording process after having a top No. 1 album sales?

San
We’re planning a lot of music right there, but this is top secret so we can’t tell that.

Hong Joong.
It was actually after we got some charts on like high, high numbers in the chart. Yeah, we have pressure. Also we try to enjoy these days because we try to get good mindset to make a new song and, after debut we always try to doing something different with our new songs or like new genre of music.

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