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04 Sep 2024

Katy Perry Speaks Out on Working With Dr. Luke | Billboard News

Katy Perry went on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast and spoke out on why she worked with Dr. Luke on “Woman’s World” and her new album, ‘143.’ Keep watching to find out why!

Katy Perry:

Look, I understand that it started a lot of conversations and he was one of many collaborators that I collaborated with but the reality is it comes from me.

Tetris Kelly:

Katy Perry answered the question many fans have asked since she dropped “Woman’s World” and they saw who was credited as a writer and a producer on the track. 

Katy Perry:

I know a lot of people expressed a lot of disappointment and were upset that you chose to involve Dr. Luke on this album. Why did you choose to work with him? The truth is I wrote these songs from my experience of my whole life going through this metamorphosis. 

Tetris Kelly:

Most of the flack Katy received was because she chose to work with Dr. Luke on at least five tracks off her new album, ‘143,’ after Kesha brought a sexual assault lawsuit against the producer back in 2014, which he denied and counter sued for defamation. They ended up settling outside of court in 2023. 

Katy Perry:

He was one of the people to help facilitate that; one of the writers, one of the producers. 

Tetris Kelly:

While Katy didn’t say why she chose to work with Luke specifically on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast, she ended her statement with this: 

Katy Perry:

I created this with several different collaborators. People that I’ve collaborated with in the past; ‘Teenage Dream’ era. All of that.

04 Sep 2024

Taylor Swift Appears in NFL Ad & Creates Plays for Kansas City Chiefs | Billboard News

NFL season is coming soon, and Taylor Swift is all the rage for football. The NFL just dropped an ad featuring Taylor, and she’s also cooking up some plays for Travis Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Keep watching to see the ad!

Tetris Kelly:
Is it football season or Swiftie season? The NFL just dropped their new ad, and Taylor Swift is featured more than any other player. How many times? Let’s discuss. It’s no secret Tay is dating Kansas City player Travis Kelce and was featured in a lot of games last season, including the Super Bowl. Well, gear up for more as we check out the NFL’s new ad for the 2024 and 2025 season. The Eras Tour singer pops up at least five times in the 30-second video previewing the upcoming football season, more than any player. And though she technically has nothing to do with football, her boo says she’s gotten so into it that she’s even writing plays for the team.

Do you think the ad has too much Tay? Never! Be sure let us know in the comments.

04 Sep 2024

Jessie Murph Talks Jelly Roll Collab, Amy Winehouse Inspiration on New Album | Billboard News

Jessie Murph’s That Ain’t No Man That’s The Devil comes out this Friday, and the singer shares her Amy WInehouse inspo for her new music. She also talks about her collab with Jelly Roll on “Wild Ones,” her Sexyy Red pre-show ritual and more!

Jessie Murph:
I just hope they’re … they can feel, like, the emotion behind it, because there’s a lot of emotion behind it. I’d say it’s like the first one … of the first times I’ve, like, fully come into my artistry.

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I’d say it’s my most authentic music yet. It’s definitely, like, straight from the soul. Like, everything I’m saying is stuff that I, like, went through and just felt like I needed to get out ’cause there’s a lot of, like, anger, there’s a lot of sadness, there’s a lot of different emotions in there. But I don’t know, this album was such a process of, like, healing for me personally, but sonically, it’s a little different from all my other stuff. A lot of it was, like, more inspired by Amy Winehouse. I think I’ve always just like resonated with her, like, lyrically, and I think her voice has so much like soul in it. This project, not even, like, specifically by Amy Winehouse, I think, like, soul in general has been really inspiring to me lately. But yeah, and hers is, like soul, but it’s, like, darker. And I really love that.

Probably this one quote, “I Hope It Hurts.” The vocals are really big. It’s super soulful and just a very, like, painful song. And I love it.

So much fun. Best dude I’ve ever met, seriously, such a good guy. 

04 Sep 2024

Megan Thee Stallion Tests Her Anime Knowledge With Trivia | Billboard Cover

Billboard cover star Megan Thee Stallion steps up to the challenge as she tests her anime knowledge with a trivia session. Discover if she truly is a die-hard anime enthusiast on this exciting journey to see if Megan knows her stuff when it comes to the world of anime!

Megan Thee Stallion:

Who made up these questions? These are hard a** questions. My anime knowledge is a little ratchet. I’m giving y’all the ratchet remix. What’s up? It’s ya  Megan Thee Stallion, aka the Hot Girl Coach and I am testing my anime knowledge with Billboard. What is the name of Gojo’s ability to stop/slow things down. Is it Infinity? Period. What is the reason Yuji’s grandfather wants him to use his gifts to save others? Something about… Something about being surrounded by people. To die surrounded by people. Period! Who is Gojo’s best friend? Is it not me? Geto! Come on b*tch I knew the answer sh*t. Y’all put me on a spot? What is Asta’s magic power? So Asta don’t even have powers for real. He got anti-magic, but he don’t never give up. Oh period! How old was Jonathan at the beginning of Phantom? He was… He was 12. Kai Chisaki has a Quirk known as Overhaul. What does this quirk allow him to do? Take sh*t apart and put it back together. Who runs the infirmary at UA high? Recovery girl. What country does ‘My Hero Academia’ take place? Uh, Japan. Inuyasha. What’s the name of the second movie? Inuyasha don’t hate me, but I ain’t watching none of them movies. I’m so sorry. Who trapped Inuyasha on the tree  the tree with the sacred arrow? Kikyo. How many times did Grisha get married?

03 Sep 2024

JHAYCO Talks ‘Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X),’ Peso Pluma Performance & Collab | Billboard News

JHAYCO has created several viral hits, from “Dakiti” to “No Me Conoce,” and now the Latin star is releasing his third studio album. JHAYCO talks how ‘Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X)’ is inspired by his childhood, the different themes the album plays into, his performance and collaboration with Peso Pluma more!

Isabela Raygoza: Welcome to Beat by Beat, the Billboard interview. I’m Isabela Raygoza and I’m here with Jhayco. How are you?

Jhayco: Good, good. Happy.

Very happy to have you here in New York. You are about to release a fire album ‘cause I had a preview to listen to. So let’s talk about it. ‘Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X).’ Exactly. Well, first of all, it’s your first album in three years since ‘Timelezz.’ 

Yes, I was working on this album which took a lot of time, effort and love. And I’m very excited that my fans and the public will get to listen to what I’ve been working on for three years. 

Oh, that must be really exciting. And I love the colors that you have in it, you know the sonic transitions also. What’s the story behind it?

Yeah, so I have this phrase that says “Le Clique is the family, Rockstar life is the movement.” So basically, rockstar life is my movement and Le Clique is like my crew, you know? My company that I will be working with talents in the future and all that. So you know, it’s just my new step in my career, you know? A new chapter, so I felt like it was crucial to present this to the world and what’s better than putting it as a name?

Amazing. And the album does arrive at a new stage in your career, so what does it mean to you just professionally and personally? 

Keep watching to learn more!

03 Sep 2024

Who Takes No. 1 as Billboard’s 2024 Song of the Summer? | Billboard News

The summer was full of back-to-back hits, but who took home the crown of Billboard’s 2024 Song of the Summer? Keep watching to find out!

Tetris Kelly:

The song of the summer has been crowned. Can you guess what it is? We’re breaking down your top five right now. Tommy Richman seemed to come out of nowhere with a song you couldn’t escape during the summer of 2024, “Million Dollar Baby,” which is why it’s at No. 5. At No. 4 is a girl who works late ‘cause she’s a singer. “Espresso” catapulted Sabrina Carpenter to chart superstardom, which she followed with another song of the summer track. Next up, a battle of hip-hop. After a lot of back-and-forth between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, KDot dropped a track that became so big, he performed it six times at one show. And sometimes you gotta look to the past to see the future. After being featured on Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter,’ Shaboozey samples J-Kwon’s 2004 hit “Tipsy” for our No. 2 song on this list, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” And a song so big it needs two superstars: Post Malone and Morgan Wallen spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with our 2024 song of the summer, “I Had Some Help.” For the full list, head to billboard.com.

03 Sep 2024

Ari Lennox Announces Partnership With Textured Hair Care Brand: ‘Representation & Diversity in Beauty Are Important to Me’

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Ari Lennox is teaming up with KISS Colors & Care for a new partnership announced Tuesday (Sept. 3).

“I am excited to partner with KISS Colors & Care, a brand that truly understands and meets the unique needs of textured hair,” the Grammy-nominated singer said in a statement. “Representation and diversity in beauty are incredibly important to me, especially since Black women are often overlooked in the industry. KISS Colors & Care celebrates self-expression and creativity, and I believe everyone should feel empowered to be their true selves. Through this collaboration, I’m eager to celebrate natural beauty and inspire others to embrace their own with confidence.”

The collaboration highlights KISS Color & Care’s bestselling Edge Fixer Extreme Hold Gel ($8.99) and Edge Fixer Wax Stick ($7.99).

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According to a press release sent to Billboard, the partnership furthers the brand’s commitment to “catering to the needs” of textured hair.

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“We are proud to welcome Ari Lennox as KISS Colors & Care’s newest partner as our brand continues to celebrate the diversity and versatility of textured hair. Known for her soulful music and natural beauty, Ari Lennox embodies the spirit of authenticity and self-expression that KISS Colors & Care champions,” said Jennifer Clark, the company’s director of marketing. “We take pride in offering tools that empower our customers to nurture and style their hair with confidence. Together, we aim to inspire women of color to embrace their individuality and express themselves unapologetically through their unique style.”

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03 Sep 2024

Musicians Who Said ‘No’ to Trump | Billboard News

Donald Trump has been shut down by various musicians from using their music. Keep watching to see who has turned him down and their reactions.

Tetris Kelly:

Rihanna, Adele, Beyoncé, Celine Dion — what do they all have in common? They have said no to Donald Trump using their music. Here’s a list of musicians who have said no to the Trump campaign.

“Please Don’t Stop the Music”? But Donald did have to stop the music with RiRi. In 2018, she posted: “Me nor my people would ever be at or around one of those tragic rallies.”

Adele has been slaying Germany lately, but she’s not just out of the country; she’s out of U.S. politics too. When Trump used “Rolling in the Deep” as his walk-on song at campaign rallies in 2016, Adele’s spokesperson fired back with a statement to Billboard: “Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning.”

Adele loves her some Beyoncé, and they apparently have this in common. Queen Bey’s team sent DT a cease-and-desist after a campaign person used her song “Freedom.” It has been approved for use by VP Harris.

And Celine Dion’s song about a tragic ending was used at a Trump event. The usage of “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic prompted this post: “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use.…And really, THAT song?”

From Queen to Prince and Ozzy to Pharrell, find out what other artists said no to Trump on billboard.com.

03 Sep 2024

Did Cardi B Shade Nicki Minaj During Her Maternity Shoot? | Billboard News

After Cardi B posted photos from her maternity shoot, fans are speculating that she shaded Nicki Minaj. Keep watching to see what Cardi B had to say about the rumors.

Tetris Kelly:
Did Cardi B shade Nicki Minaj during her pregnancy photo shoot? Cardi has jumped online to set the record straight. The “WAP” rapper is expecting her third child with Offset. Just Sunday, she shared photos of her bare baby bump while sitting on a motorcycle in front of graffiti. She captioned “I wanna meet my little boo boo soo bad already.” But eyes were on the background, where fans noticed the word “pedophile” was written on the security gate and questioned whether the art was meant to diss Nicki’s husband, Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender, who was convicted of attempted rape in the first degree in 1995. 

Well, Cardi has posted: “First of all we literally picked a random street because paparazzi was hounding us everywhere.. Didn’t even have time to go over every detail because people were busy trying to expose my pregnancy as “aha” moment…Second I’m ALWAYS with the s–ts but I’m not using MY MATERNITY shoot to be funny. Are you dumb??”

No, Cardi! I was just reporting what the fans were saying, but glad we cleared that up! Congrats on the baby. 

03 Sep 2024

Playboi Carti: Exclusive Access Backstage at Summer Smash 2024 | Billboard Cover

Billboard cover star Playboi Carti gives us exclusive access into his backstage prep ahead of his performance at Summer Smash 2024. We get to see how the star and his team get ready for his sets, what they each have to say about Playboi Carti and more!

Playboi Carti:

You know, we finna rock Chicago real quick. I ain’t been here in a minute, it’s a blessing you know what I’m saying. It feels good to be back outside if you know what I’m saying. Back on stage. It’s most definitely going to be a movie tonight. 

Team Member:

You want to go up the stairs and stuff?

Playboi Carti:

Should I start on the stairs?

Team Member:

Yeah.

Playboi Carti:

And the gang will be there? 

Team Member:

Yes. 

Playboi Carti:

All good. 

Team Member:

Alright. Can I start? 

Playboi Carti:

Hey guys come on! 

Team Member 2:

You’ve been taking creatine huh? 

Team Member 3:

Yes sir.

Team Member 2:

Love that creatine, great protein. 

Playboi Carti:

No carbs.It’s a lifestyle. I can’t really like say the description of like, you know what I’m saying. It’s understood, ain’t gotta be said. You see it. 

Destroy Lonely:

Before I met him, he was one of my favorite rappers. I studied him just like I studied anything else. So it’s like, I got, I got a lot of sh*t from what I just know myself and what I was into, and then everything goes. Like, he put me down on or we really share a lot of like, like, I done taught him a lot of things too. So it’s just like, when you want to work like this e this, and that’s what you love, and you do, you just kind of bounce off each other.

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