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28 Feb 2025

BINI Talks ‘BINIverse’ EP, Loving LISA, Their World Tour & More | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

BINI released their new EP ‘BINIverse,’ and the girl group shares the inspiration behind it, what they’re looking forward to on tour, their love for LISA and more!

What’s your favorite track off ‘BINIverse?’ Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:

So tell me about ‘BINIverse’ and how excited you guys were to release it. 

BINI:

Yes, we were so excited for this EP. We had a lot of songs lined up, and we really took the time to really choose the ones we felt perfect for this era. There’s one for when we have a crush, a song about not caring about the pressure. We even have a track where we collaborated with an international artist, Jae Park. For this EP we waned to showcase the versatility of BINI. We called it ‘BINIverse’ because we wanted to create something that feels like a universe of emotions of music, where people can find a song that speaks to them. Oh, well, I think the fans, they really like it. It really gives you this LSS type of effect. And it’s very easy. Like, the melody, it’s easy to pick up, and also the steps, it’s very literal. Like, if you like me, blink twice, the whole message of the song is very simple. It’s an easy listen. And I think the music video also added to the effect, as it was so cute. It was so futuristic. Yeah, the transitions and it was just, what do you call this an eyegasm? If you’d say, yeah. 

Oh, I like that, eyegasm. I mean, “Cherry On Top” was like a massive single for you guys as well. So how’d it feel to finally release the EP? 

Keep watching for more!

28 Feb 2025

Katy Perry Gives a Sneak Peek Into Lifetimes Tour, Speaks on Lady Gaga & More | Billboard News

Katy Perry is about to hit the road with her Lifetimes Tour after nearly eight years, and the pop star shares what her fans can expect from the new trek, what the setlist is going to include and more!

Are you excited for Katy Perry to go back on tour? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly: 
Katy Perry just announced she’s heading to space. But before she does, we talk to her about Gaga, her daughter Daisy and how she’s bringing us to her planet on the Lifetimes World Tour. And we have an exclusive first look at the stage.

So tell me how good you feel that you’re gonna get to see everybody, all across the globe. 

Katy Perry:
It’ll be the first time I’ve seen everyone in this way, you know, for almost seven and a half, eight years. So they say that, you know, it only takes seven years for all of your cells to rejuvenate, so I’m biologically, I’m a whole different human.

Brand new Katy. 

Brand new human. It’s a brand new me. 

That’s amazing. And then, I mean, you’ve always had iconic looks. That’s a part of your whole thing. And like every tour has this personality that people get excited to come see, especially the Vegas show.

The photos went wide, I mean, me and a toilet with a poop. 

So what’s your favorite part of planning this, and how do you make them feel so different? 

I feel like I have created completely different worlds with every single tour that I’ve ever done, even from the very beginning, when I didn’t have a lot of resources, I still created a world. And the worlds have just gotten bigger and bigger, and they’re very experiential. I mean, I remember my one of my first tours, the California Dreams Tour, we were like injecting the smell of cotton candy into the arenas before the audiences loaded in.

Keep watching for more!

28 Feb 2025

Breaking Down Kendrick Lamar’s Revolutionary Year | Billboard News

Kendrick Lamar has had a year full of big wins and big performances. We’re breaking down his hottest moments.

What’s your favorite song that he’s dropped? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:
It’s been Kendrick Lamar’s year, and as we’ve taken this month to highlight Latin and Black artists, we close out Black History Month by spotlighting someone who is what the culture’s feeling. After a Drake beef that reached a peak with the release of “Not Like Us,” K. Dot had to pop out and show ’em at his Juneteenth show. That Billboard No. 1 was his fourth, and he’s collected two more since including the recent topper “Luther” with SZA. SZA also joined him on the world’s biggest stage at this year’s Super Bowl. Oh yeah, and that was after he racked up five Grammys at this year’s ceremony. Kendrick Lamar, the icon, the legend, the moment, and we salute you.

28 Feb 2025

Carín León Talks New Country-Influenced Album, ‘Palabra De To’s’ Inspiration & More | Billboard In Conversation

Ahead of Carín León’s debut performance at Viña del Mar, the Regional Mexican singer shared his thoughts about the impact he has made worldwide with his music, the inspiration behind his latest album, Palabra De To’s, how he is incorporating country influences into his new album for 2025, his musical inspirations and more!

Ingrid Fajardo:
Hi, friends at Billboard. Today we are really happy because we’re here at Viña del Mar with the great Carín León.

Carín León:
Thank you so much. 

How are you? It’s a pleasure to have you!

Thank you. 

We’re so honored to have you here at Viña, on the day of your show. 

We’re almost there, almost desperate and a little restless, nervous, but fascinated to be here and so far away.

Your debut at Viña del Mar, can you believe it? Obviously it’s a very different crowd that maybe hasn’t listened to a lot of regional, and now …

Yes, look, the truth is that I think, and I always say this, we had no idea when we started this whole thing. We didn’t know how far we’d go or all the things we’d be able to achieve. But it makes me really happy that this is happening with Latin music in general, and above everything else, with our Regional Mexican genre. Today, everyone listens to it everywhere, so we’re here, happy with life and eager to continue promoting Mexico’s name, especially here since we’re so far away. It’s a really important show.

And I love that because it’s been opening — I don’t know if you’ve noticed — but opening different doors. You were in Madrid with an incredible concert. You literally brought “El Palenque” to Madrid.

Keep watching for more!

27 Feb 2025

Spend 24 Hours With Travis Scott at HBCU Celebrity Softball Game | Billboard

Travis Scott takes you with him to host his annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic game where he’s joined by Tyla, Swae Lee, and so many more!

What did you think of the game? Let us know in the comments below!

Travis Scott: 

Right now, my favorite sport is baseball. Baseball is like, kind of like a chill, moderate sport, and with a little high energy. I just like the finesse of it. It’s just fire. My mom, my grandmothers, my dad, my aunts, and my whole family always went HBCU, Prairie View, Grambling. So I come from a long line of family that’s been there. It’s always been instilled in me. So it’s good to just try to, like, uplift it and get it to the next level. 

Tyla: 

Am I an athlete? Guys, I don’t even know what a bleacher is. I don’t know how to catch, how to throw, but Imma a play because this is for charity, a good cause. A lot of people showed out. People are screaming excited. 

Teyana Taylor

I feel like, if I put my mind to any sport, I could really do any sport. I’m very athletic. I wouldn’t say I’m like, the best, but like, I put my mind to it, yeah. 

Swae Lee: 

I used to play softball when I was like eight. I caught like eight balls last year. So, you know, I’m saying in the outfield with it.

Sydney Thomas: 

I’ve never played softball before, so I don’t know. We’ll see how it goes. I don’t talk trash. I’m very calm, but I will destroy.

Slim:

I’m an athlete. 

Bun B:

Who me? I’m in the service industry.

Slim:

I ain’t trying to do too- nothing that’s gonna make my knees go bad. I just run straight. Let’s do track.

Keep watching for more!

27 Feb 2025

Breaking Down ‘Wicked’ & ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Showdown | Billboard News

With the Oscar’s coming up this Sunday, the musicals ‘Wicked’ & ‘Emilia Pérez,’ have taken the internet by storm. From fans creating memes to them siding who they think will win at the Oscars. Keep watching to see how the two musicals stack up against each other!

Who do you think will win on Sunday? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:

There’s a musical showdown coming to Hollywood! This Sunday, the 97th Academy Awards will take place at the legendary Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The stars will be out on the carpet, but the real battle will be inside as ‘Wicked’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ compete for Best Picture.

And the fans have already begun taking sides. Both films have taken pop culture by storm. From finger comforting memes, to sing-alongs, these musicals have been everywhere. Even stars like Keke Palmer can’t get enough. Zoe Saldana has been racking up award wins for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. She’s already won a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, a Critics Choice Award, and most recently she won the SAG. Her odds are looking pretty good to take home that fella named Oscar this Sunday. Speaking of the big day, ‘Emilia Pérez’ leads with 13 Oscar nominations to ‘Wicked’s’ 10. Both films join a very prestigious list of musicals to have received 10 or more Oscar nominations that include: 1965’s ‘The Sound of Music’ starring Julie Andrews, 1961’s ‘West Side Story’ with Rita Moreno, and 2002’s ‘Chicago’ starring the stacked cast of Queen Latifah, Cathria Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, and Renee Zellweger.

Now, while we don’t have a crystal ball like Elphaba, so we’ll just have to wait until Sunday to see if one of these musicals can take on the award for Best Picture. But until then, stay tuned here at Billboard News for more in music and pop culture.

27 Feb 2025

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Holds on to No. 1 on TikTok Billboard Top 50 | Billboard News

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” holds on to No. 1 for a second week on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, and others make their way into the top 10. Keep watching to see who else made the top 10 this week!

Tetris Kelly:
Kendrick Lamar continues to dominate the top 10, but a couple of new faces join him. “Not Like Us” spends a second week on top of the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting Feb. 27. He extends his record of holding four songs in the top 10. But landing at No. 2 is Imogen Heap’s “Headlock.” The 2005 hit jumped 22 spots to reach a new peak. And rounding out our top 10 is Kimya Dawson’s “You Love Me.”

Billboard brings 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, users can simply go to any sound detail page and tap the top right button to access the charts page.

27 Feb 2025

Sebastián Yatra Talks New Single ‘La Pelirroja,’ New Album & More | Billboard In Conversation

Ahead of Sebastián Yatra’s performance at Viña del Mar, the singer sits down with Billboard to share the inspiration behind his upcoming single, “La Pelirroja,” reveals a new album is coming this year, his friendship with Carlos Vives, performing on Broadway and more!

Leila Cobo:
Hi, Sebas.

Sebastián Yatra:
Hi, Leila. How are you?

It’s been many years. I was here with my story of sadness, and I said the last time I sat down to talk with Sebastián seriously was when he put out Dharma, and we did an Instagram Live.

And we were also in Austin for City Limits.

No, for SXSW. 

SXSW we saw each other.

Ah, you’re right! SXSW.

We were there having a conversation with the public and live.

It was fun!

It was super cool. 

And what has happened since then? 

What hasn’t happened? Wow! What I can tell you that hasn’t happened yet is that I haven’t put out a new album since Dharma.

I know. 

So I haven’t put out anything in three years.

Why, Sebastián?

With my albums, I’ve taken a long time with each one. It’s been almost 10 years of my career and up until now I’ve put out three albums, so it ends up being one every three years. 

Like the old days?

Yes, like the old days a little bit. We’ll do one and we’ll give it time like every song someone puts out. I think that there are some songs that are really special, and especially in today’s world, there’s a lot of information, and it’s worth it to give them their place.

Keep watching for more!

26 Feb 2025

Drake Ties With Jay-Z & Taylor Swift’s Record on Billboard 200 | Billboard News

Drake has officially tied the record of having 14 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 with his latest album with PARTYNEXTDOOR on ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U.’ Keep watching to see how the three have achieved this feat, and who has the most No. 1s on the Billboard 200!

Who do you think will break the tie? Let us know in the comments below!

Tetris Kelly: 

Drake just grabbed his 14th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR, but outside of the memes we are definitely about to discuss, did you know that he now ties the record for most No. 1s ever on that chart ever with Jay-Z and Taylor Swift? We’re breaking down this historic feat. Just a few of Drake’s 14 chart toppers include ‘Take Care,’ ‘Views,’ and ‘Certified Lover Boy.’ Even after his current feud with Kendrick Lamar, he has captured the attention of the internet with the new album, returning to his Loverboy era. Drake was ready to move on. In “GIMME A HUG,” debuting at No. 6 on the Hot 100, he rapped – and “Nokia” did just that, debuting at No. 10. Both songs have been taking social media by storm with memes & TikTok renditions, with even Drake poking fun at his own lyrics by posting these. Drake now has 80 Hot 100 Top 10s, which is the most in history, leaving us asking, “Where the f**k the function?”

And Taylor Swift herself also happens to be a fan of Drizzy, and the pop superstar has 14 of her own No. 1 albums including ‘Fearless,’ ‘Red,’ and ‘1989.’ And by releasing her older albums as “Taylor’s Version,” most of her albums have topped the chart twice. Iconic. The third in this record-holding trio is another hip hop icon is Jay Z.

Keep watching for more!

26 Feb 2025

Madison Beer, Kali Uchis & More to Present at Billboard Women in Music 2025 | Billboard News

Madison Beer, Kali Uchis, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell and more join Jennie, aespa, Gracie Abrams at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music. Keep watching to see who else is part of the lineup for this year!

Narrator:

This year, get ready for the biggest Billboard Women in Music. It’s all happening live March 29 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, where we’re honoring women like Jennie, Gracie Abrams, Erykah Badu, Meghan Trainor, Tyla, aespa, Megan Moroney, Ángela Aguilar, Muni Long and more. Julia Michaels, Kali Uchis, Madison Beer, Mickey Guyton, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell and Zara Larsson join an already stellar lineup of powerhouse women as presenters, each playing a pivotal role in shaping the music landscape. Woman of the Year will be announced soon. The show will be hosted by Laverne Cox. Find all the details over at billboardwomeninmusic.com.