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13 Jun 2024

Will Sabrina Carpenter Take No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50? | Billboard News

Sabrina Carpenter enters the top 10, but will she be able to take over the No. 1 spot from Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby”? “Rock Your Hips” by 310Babii, OhGeesy and BlueBucksClan debuts on the TikTok Billboard Top 50. Keep watching to find out who takes No. 1!

Tetris Kelly: 
“Million Dollar Baby” breaks a record while two songs debut in the top 10. Tommy Richman spends a fifth week on top of the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting June 13. It officially has the longest reign of the year.

Elsewhere on the chart “Rock Your Hips” by 310Babii, OhGeesy and BlueBucksClan debuts at No. 6.

And this week’s other big debut comes from Sabrina Carpenter. “Please Please Please” debuts at 10. It’s the perfect track for all trends, but users are mainly showing their transformations with this one.

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.

13 Jun 2024

BLACKPINK’s LISA Continues to Tease Solo Music on TikTok | Billboard News

As BLACKPINK’S LISA continues to post on TikTok, she’s teasing more music. The singer has been uploading snippets of her tracks while doing fit checks. Keep watching to learn more!

Tetris Kelly:
LISA  just won’t keep her foot off our necks. Ever since the BLACKPINK’s star joined TikTok, she’s been teasing solo music, and we are so here for it. You are a rock star, and as obsessed as I am with the music that she just called “teaser,” her fashion in the video has me on the floor. She’s perfect.

Just last week LISA posted another new music teaser where she just said “coming soon.” Of course the BLINKs are already losing it over the brand new music.

Are you ready for the return of LISA? Let us know in the comments.

13 Jun 2024

Will Kendrick Lamar Perform ‘Not Like Us’? Will Rihanna Ever Release ‘R9’? | Billboard Unfiltered

In the sixth episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Damien Scott, Trevor Anderson and Kyle Denis dive into whether or not Kendrick Lamar will perform “Not Like Us” live at his one-day event, The Pop Out — Ken and Friends, on Juneteenth. They also talk about Rihanna’s continuous tease of R9, whether she’ll ever release it and why it’s taken so long. They break down Summer Jam’s cultural significance, how younger and older artists need to perform at music festivals and more!

Kyle Dennis:
We got to keep the older guys on these stages because by and large, for the male side at least, they’re still better performers.

Damien Scott:
I’m excited to see him, but I’m more excited to see him perform “Not Like Us,” and then see, like, a bunch of West Coast artists just go crazy.

Trevor Anderson:
She said she’s coming back with R9. Are we foolish enough to hope that it’s coming anytime soon? Welcome back to a new episode of Billboard Unfiltered. Of course, I’m Trevor Anderson. Got a new face over here. Want to introduce Kyle Denis to y’all. 

Damien Scott:
Young shooter out here. 

Trevor Anderson:
He is one of the great wonder kids of his generation. 

Trevor Anderson:
Of course we got the goat, Damien Scott, here as well. 

Damien Scott: 
D–n. Wonder kid. That’s a lot. Wow.

Trevor Anderson:
Yo, yo, yo, Kyle’s got a name here. I’m telling you. He’s, you know, he’s got following. We know he’s got plenty of opinions, thoughts.

Kyle Denis:
The price going up a little bit. 

Trevor Anderson: 
I’m telling you, I’m telling you. So obviously a big week for us. Let’s dive right into it. Firstly, want to talk about something that happened a couple of days ago. Method Man out here talking after the Summer Jam performance, had a little bit to say on Instagram after that, saying that it wasn’t really his crowd at all.

Keep watching to learn more!

13 Jun 2024

RIIZE Shares New Mini Album ‘RIIZING,’ Their Musical Inspirations & More | Billboard Cover

Up-and-coming K-pop boy group RIIZE is ready to shine with their new mini album, RIIZING. The boys sat down and shared who their musical influences are, what to expect from their new album, how they knew they wanted to sing and more in their Billboard cover interview!

Anton:
The team’s motto, sort of, is to rise and realize. I think we’re doing pretty well and slowly going up. That’s our goal. 

Shotaro:
Since middle school, I’ve always liked being on stage. I think in high school is when I specifically had the thought of wanting to become an artist. Hi, I’m Shotaro. Music I’ve been into lately … I listen to a variety of genres. Artists that have inspired me are Justin Timberlake, Usher, pH-1.

Sohee:
First impression … I think we were very shy. 

Shotaro:
In the beginning, we didn’t talk much. It took some time for us to get to know each other.

Anton:
I think we got close once we started having, like, dance practice together. All of us sweating and dancing, that was a really natural way for us to open up.

Shotaro:
There was also that goofing around together.    

Sohee:
The first moment that I realized I wanted to become an artist was when I was a student. I sang in front of other people for the first time. Music that I normally enjoy, it differs from time to time, but recently I’ve been listening to Justin Bieber. I think K-pop was just a part of our lives naturally growing up. For me in particular, I think when I was a trainee, I started to look into it more and started to like it more. I think we naturally looked up to senior artists at our label.   

Keep watching to learn more!

13 Jun 2024

RIIZE Shares New Mini Album ‘RIIZING,’ Their Musical Inspirations & More | Billboard Korea Cover

Up-and-coming K-pop boy group RIIZE is ready to shine with their new mini album, RIIZING. The boys sat down and shared who their musical influences are, what to expect from their new album, how they knew they wanted to sing and more in their Billboard Korea cover interview!

Anton:
The team’s motto, sort of, is to rise and realize. I think we’re doing pretty well and slowly going up. That’s our goal. 

Shotaro:
Since middle school, I’ve always liked being on stage. I think in high school is when I specifically had the thought of wanting to become an artist. Hi, I’m Shotaro. Music I’ve been into lately … I listen to a variety of genres. Artists that have inspired me are Justin Timberlake, Usher, pH-1.

Sohee:
First impression … I think we were very shy. 

Shotaro:
In the beginning, we didn’t talk much. It took some time for us to get to know each other.

Anton:
I think we got close once we started having, like, dance practice together. All of us sweating and dancing, that was a really natural way for us to open up.

Shotaro:
There was also that goofing around together.    

Sohee:
The first moment that I realized I wanted to become an artist was when I was a student. I sang in front of other people for the first time. Music that I normally enjoy, it differs from time to time, but recently I’ve been listening to Justin Bieber. I think K-pop was just a part of our lives naturally growing up. For me in particular, I think when I was a trainee, I started to look into it more and started to like it more. I think we naturally looked up to senior artists at our label.   

Keep watching to learn more!

12 Jun 2024

Matty Healy Is Engaged, Dua Lipa Visits Jennie & More | Billboard News

Matty Healy is officially engaged to Gabriette Bechtel, Dua Lipa visits BLACKPINK’S Jennie while on vacation and more!

Tetris Kelly:

Matty Healy is off the market, Tinashe gets a collab request and Dua Lipa makes a surprise visit. Here’s three things you need to know today. Matty Healy is officially engaged. Gabriette broke the news that the 1975 frontman popped the question. Rumors of the couple dating surfaced back in September, and in April she confirmed they had been trying to meet in person for the past four years. Dang, is Taylor Swift down bad crying at the gym? Well, probably not because she has Travis now. So we’ll just say congrats, Matty. Tinashe’s got a real hit on her hands with “Nasty.” So much so it debuted at No. 90 on the Hot 100. And Azealia Banks, who has been critical of Tinashe in the past, wants to hop on a remix. She posted to her IG story saying she wants to “put a verse on that joint.” Two queens linking up to maximize their slay? I’m in. I’ve been a nasty girl, nasty, nasty. Dua Lipa has been jet-setting in true Dua Lipa fashion. She’s been touring all over Europe and took some time to support and reconnect with friends like Jennie of BLACKPINK. How about a live performance of “Kiss and Make Up”?

12 Jun 2024

BTS’ Jin Finishes Army Service, Set to Hug 1,000 Fans | Billboard News

Jin from BTS has officially completed and been released from his military service. The singer was met by other BTS members upon being released, and he’s set to thank the BTS Army by giving 1,000 fans hugs. Keep watching to learn more!

Tetris Kelly:

Jin from BTS is out of the Korean military, and all of his brothers are celebrating him as he prepares to celebrate with fans. I want a hug, too, Jin! Let’s run it down. Jin is the first member of the mega pop group BTS to be released from mandatory military service, and he was greeted in the most RM way ever, with the saxophone rendition of their song “Dynamite” from the group’s leader. V, Jung Kook, j-hope and Jimin were also there in the super sweet mini reunion. All seven united on Jin’s Weverse. I’m just overwhelmed. Jin has been super grateful for the outpouring of love from BTS’ Army, and he plans to show that love back. According to reports from Reuters and BBC, Jin is planning to celebrate his discharge with a hug-a-thon in Seoul, where he’s hugging over 1,000 fans that won a raffle. There are even plans for a solo show featuring song requests on the Weverse streaming platform. How lucky are they? Can you imagine when they’re all out? I can’t wait! But for now, welcome back, Jin!

12 Jun 2024

Brian Kelley Talks New Album ‘Tennessee Truth,’ Florida Georgia Line Split & More  | Billboard News

Brian Kelley talks about his new album ‘Tennessee Truth,’ the terms that he and Tyler Hubbard are on after the Florida Georgia Line split and more!

Brian Kelley:

All I can say is really that we’re both, I think, finding our groove in the solo world and you never know what time can do.

Tetris Kelly:

Floria Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard may have gone their separate ways, but the door isn’t closed to an FGL reunion. As a fan, I’ve been enjoying it, obviously, because I get to hear new music from the both of you. But you know, we also know that what you guys went through and that you guys had differences and things like that. That’s no secret. Do you guys still talk?

Brian Kelley:

Man, you know, he’s reached out and congratulated me and, you know, we’ve chatted through some things. We both were obviously sad and definitely, you know, bummed out about FGL House closing. We both wanted that to continue as a real special piece of our legacy. So that one, we were both texting each other about that. But he just put out a record, my record just came out. And so I know, we’re both probably, I know, I’m flying by the seat of our pants and just, you know, he always has my well wishes, I want him to crush it. I expect nothing less than for him to do that, you know. And so, man, we’re just both out here giving it hell, you know, trying to just chase these dreams and we’ll see where, where they bring us back to.

Keep watching for more!

12 Jun 2024

Breaking Down the Origins of Hip-Hop | Billboard News

This episode delves into the origins of hip-hop in the 1970s and 1980s, focusing on its cultural roots in the Bronx, New York. We examine the foundational elements of the genre, including DJing, MCing, breakdancing and graffiti, while highlighting the socio-political environment that gave rise to hip-hop and set the stage for its mainstream breakthrough.

Laurieann Gibson:

Is was a time where we were allowed to color outside the lines. To do what we passionately felt we wanted to do, how we wanted to dance, choreographed, dress. Hip-hop represents that freedom, a time where we were able to tell our story our way.

Catrise Johnson:

The history of hip-hop started in the Bronx of New York City in 1973. August 11th 1520 Sedgwick Avenue to be exact. Hip-hop was created by a DJ. I don’t think most people know that DJ Kool Herc, his sister wanted to throw this back to school bash. So they threw one in the basement. And from that day, when he hit this first scratch, was the inception and the birth of hip-hop.

Yo-Yo

The first time I heard, I said it’s hip-hop to the hip and hip hip-hop and you don’t stop from rocking. It was different from R&B. It was the Sugar Hill Gang introducing the world to a whole new grove. I said to him.

Gail Mitchell: 

I mean, rap is the genre. And hip-hop’s the culture. That’s how I’ve always seen it. Yeah, it started off as rap but it was born on the streets of Harlem and in the Bronx in the late ’70s. 

Laurieann Gibson:

The four main pillars of hip-hop are the DJ, the commander of the music, the MC, which is now the rapper, breakdancing and producing.

Keep watching to learn more!

12 Jun 2024

Ariana Grande Appears on Penn Badgley’s Podcast | Billboard News

Ariana Grande gets real on Penn Badgley’s Podcrushed podcast. She opened up about her time at Nickelodeon, her latest album — Eternal Sunshine — and more!

Tetris Kelly:
Ariana Grande opened up on Penn Badgley’s Podcrushed podcast, and here are three must-hear moments: Ariana spoke about her time at Nickelodeon and how she feels about the recent allegations that have come to light. Ariana also said this time in her life is the happiest she’s ever been. Finally, we loved this moment of Penn fanboying. They even sang a little bit of it on his IG.