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29 Jan 2025

2025 Grammys Preview: Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé & More Gear Up for Music’s Big Night | Billboard News

We’re breaking down some of the biggest things to expect at the 2025 Grammys. From the biggest nominations to some of the performers, we’re giving you a preview of music’s biggest night. 

Who do you think will take home a Grammy? Let us know in the comments!

Tune in to Billboard’s Grammy Pre-Show on February 2nd at 9 a.m. PT!

Tetris Kelly: 

Taylor and Beyoncé are coming, Sabrina and Chappell are performing, and we will be in the building. We’re giving you a preview of the 2025 Grammys. Beyoncé is the most-nominated artist this year, grabbing 11, including her album of the year nomination for ‘Cowboy Carter’ where she’s nominated against albums like ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ (yes, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are attending), and other albums like ‘Brat,’ ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft,’ ‘Short n’ Sweet’ and more. As far as big songs, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars plus Shaboozey picked up some big noms in record and song of the year. ‘Boozey is also nominated for best new artist alongside Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Teddy Swims. Teddy and Benson Boone will join Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan as performers. Also taking the stage are nominees Doechii, Billie Eilish, Charlie XCX, Shakira and just-announced Cynthia Erivo. We will have a pre-show at 9 a.m. PT discussing it all and we will then be on the carpet going live. This is all going down Sunday, February 2nd. Let us know your Grammy predictions in the comments.

28 Jan 2025

Mac Miller Tops Album Sales, Rap Albums Charts With ‘Balloonerism’

Mac Miller’s Balloonerism bows at No. 1 across multiple Billboard album charts, including Top Album Sales, Top Rap Albums, Vinyl Albums and Indie Store Album Sales. Plus, seven of the album’s tracks dot the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Balloonerism’s songs date back to 2014, but the project was shelved in favor of other releases.

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Balloonerism is the second No. 1 on Top Album Sales for Miller, who died in 2018. It’s also his third leader on Top Rap Albums, his sixth chart-topper on Vinyl Albums and his first on the Indie Store Album Sales ranking.

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Balloonerism sold a little over 41,000 copies in the U.S. in the tracking week ending Jan. 23, according to Luminate. Vinyl sales comprise the bulk of that sum – 32,000, marking his best sales week ever on vinyl.

Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chart’s history dates back to May 25, 1991, the first week Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now Luminate. Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.

On Top Album Sales, Miller triumphs over a surging Gracie Abrams, whose The Secret of Us vaults 33-2 with 21,000 sold (up 689% after the vinyl and CD release of a deluxe edition of the album). Rounding out the rest of the top 10: the Wicked soundtrack (moving 2-3), Stray Kids’ HOP (5-4), Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (3-5), Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet (holding at No. 6), Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft (9-7), ROSÉ’s Rosie (11-8), Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours (13-9) and Tyler, The Creator’s IGOR (15-10).

On the Billboard 200, Balloonerism debuts at No. 3 – the eighth top 10-charting set for Miller on that ranking.

Miller On the R&B/Hip-Hop & Rap Charts: Miller earns his third No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums chart. He first ruled with Blue Slide Park in 2011 and followed with The Divine Feminine in 2016, both of which led for one week. On the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums list, Balloonerism debuts at No. 2 andgives the late rapper his seventh top 10 effort. In addition to the No. 1s Blue Slide Park and The Divine Feminine, he also reached the region with Watching Movies With the Sound Off (No. 3 in 2013); GO:OD AM (No. 2, 2015); Swimming (No. 3, 2018) and Faces (No. 3, 2021).

Seven of Balloonerism’s tracks land on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, led by a No. 16 debut for “Funny Papers.” The arrival instantly makes it Miller’s second-highest peak on the chart among his 23 entries, trailing only the No. 10 best for “Good News” in 2020.

Notable among the other tracks, “5 Dollar Pony Rides” bolts 32-19 in its second week on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and wins the weekly Streaming Gainer and Sales Gainer honors. “DJ’s Chord Organ,” featuring SZA, begins at No. 23 and opens at No. 7 on the Hot R&B Songs chart.

Over On the Billboard Hot 100: On the all-genre, multi-metric Hot 100, four of the album’s songs debut: “Funny Papers” (No. 77), “5 Dollar Pony Rides” (No. 85), “DJ’s Chord Organ” (No. 95) and “Stoned” (No. 97).

Miller Hits a New Peak on the Billboard Artist 100 Chart: Activity surrounding Ballonerism drives Miller 66-2 on the Billboard Artist 100, a new peak for the rapper at his 83rd nonconsecutive week on the chart. The Billboard Artist 100 measures artist activity across key metrics of music consumption – album and track sales, radio airplay and streaming – to provide a weekly multi-dimensional ranking of the most popular artists in the U.S.

28 Jan 2025

What to Know About the Best New Artist Nominees for the 2025 Grammys | Billboard News

Who will win Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, we’re giving you the scoop on all the nominees, who have captured everyone’s attention with their music.

Victoria Monét
This award was a 15 year pursuit.

Tetris Kelly
Best New Artist is one of the biggest categories at the Grammys, and this year is packed with some of music’s hottest stars, who will take home the title. We’re reviewing the nominees.

Shaboozey
Put in a lot of time and a lot of work into just my music and my career, so to see it all kind of take off like this has been a blessing.

Tetris Kelly
Shaboozey tied the record for the longest running Hot 100 No.1 with “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Sabrina Carpenter had her own string of Hot 100 hits with “Espresso,” “Please, Please, Please,” and “Taste.” Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” has spent 75 weeks on the Hot 100.

Teddy Swims
I felt like, when we, when we recorded it, when we first wrote it, I felt like this is going to change my life. You just had that feeling.

Tetris Kelly
And his Warner Brother Benson Boone has one of the year’s most recognizable anthems. Chappell Roan has had a colossal year with massive hits and some hot, big performances. Doechii, is an icon, and this Best New Artist nominee is also up for Best Rap Album, and from making music in the barn, Texas based Khruangbin’s inaugural album turned 10 this year.

RAYE
Like we’ve really come far because, yeah, back in the day, it was definitely not those vibes.

Tetris Kelly
And RAYE’s soulful voice has blessed us from across the pond, and everyone is listening.
Six of the Best New Artist nominees will also be performing at the ceremony on February 2nd. You can vote for who you think will win the Grammy for Best New artist at Billboard.com.

28 Jan 2025

Marshmello & Jonas Brothers’ ‘Slow Motion’ Debuts in Top Five on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart

Marshmello and Jonas Brothers’ new collaboration, “Slow Motion,” debuts in the top five of Billboard’s newly-revamped Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart (dated Feb. 1).

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The track enters at No. 4 with 3.1 million official streams, 420,000 all-format radio audience impressions and 1,000 downloads sold in the United States in its first week (ending Jan. 23), according to Luminate. The song was released Jan. 17 via Marshmello’s imprint, Joytime Collective, and Republic Records.

The single earns Marshmello his 19th career top 10 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, the fifth-most in the chart’s history (which dates to January 2013), after Kygo (26), David Guetta (25), the Chainsmokers and Calvin Harris (23 each). Jonas Brothers also notch their first top 10 on the chart.

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“Slow Motion” marks the second collaboration between Marshmello and Jonas Brothers. They previously teamed up for “Leave Before You Love Me” in 2021. That track reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the top 10 on Pop Airplay, Adult Pop Airplay and Adult Contemporary.

Meanwhile, Marshmello and Kane Brown spend a 37th week at No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs with their collaboration, “Miles On It.” That’s the third-longest-leading No. 1 hit in the chart’s history, after Marshmello & Bastille’s “Happier” (69 weeks at No. 1) and David Guetta & Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue)” (55).

Elsewhere on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, John Summit’s “Focus,” featuring CLOVES, debuts at No. 5. Released Jan. 17 on Experts Only/Darkroom Records/ICLG, the song debuts on the strength of two million streams earned in its opening week.

Summit scores his third top 10 on the chart, following two No. 8-peaking collaborations with HAYLA: “Where You Are” (2023) and “Shiver” (2024).

Australian singer-songwriter CLOVES added her second entry on Billboard’s rankings. She first charted in 2016 with her breakthrough hit “Don’t Forget About Me,” which reached No. 34 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. CLOVES (real name: Kaity Dunstan) has released two full-length projects since: One Big Nothing (2018) and Nightmare on Elmfield Road (2021). She also appeared on the second season of Australia’s The Voice in 2013.

Also in the top 10 of Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Dxrkaii and Jiandro’s “New Jeans (Jersey Club)” rises 12-10, becoming the first top 10 for each act, thanks to 1.5 million streams (up 15%). The song, whose slowed-down mix has been used in over 20,000 TikToks, reworks NewJeans’ K-pop track “New Jeans.”

As previously reported, Billboard revamped Hot Dance/Electronic Songs as of the chart dated Jan. 18. The 25-position chart ranks the most popular current dance/electronic songs, billed to DJs, producers and long-standing core artists in the dance/electronic genre, with an emphasis on electronic-based production. The same week, Billboard launched the 15-position Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart, which ranks the most popular current dance/pop titles, featuring titles with dance-centric vocals, melody and hooks, by artists not traditionally rooted in the dance/electronic genre.

28 Jan 2025

Teddy Swims Talks Grammy Nomination, “Lose Control” Hot 100 Takeover & More | Billboard News

Ahead of the 2025 Grammys, Teddy Swims sat down to share his feelings of being nominated for Best New Artist and his Hot 100 Top 10 hit, “Lose Control.” The soon-to-be father talks about how fatherhood is inspiring him, the sequel to his first album, ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2),’ his tour plans, working with Giveon and more!

Meghan Mahar:

What’s your full McDonald’s order?

Teddy Swims:

I’m gonna get, I’m gonna get two McDoubles. Sometimes I add the Mac sauce to it, because that’s the vibe. And then, you know, you got to get the large fry, baby. Or I’m abig fan of the breakfast too, those little d*mn hash browns. Man, two packs of ketchup on the top. God I-. 

You put it right on the top? 

I could destroy a hash brown, right now, girlfriend. 

Wait, you don’t dip your hash browns?

No. I mean, they’re like, kind of made, like stupid for dipping, you know, they’re like a platform for two packs of ketchup, exactly. And you do, you can even do, like the Toaster Strudel kind of swirl, you know, kind of thing, the zigzag. Hit that with a couple packs. It’s perfect. 

We’re making designs with the ketchup, now? That’s crazy. 

Yeah, maybe add five of them and draw your name, T-E-D-D-Y. 

What was the last concert you attended? Just as a fan. 

I want to say, oh, I think last year I got a chance to go see Ocean Alley. They had played in LA and I was just getting back from tour. And, man, Ocean Alley is so dope. Man, my tour manager’s brother was doing the lights for them. So, you know, he got us in there.

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27 Jan 2025

SZA to Join Kendrick Lamar for Super Bowl Halftime Show & More | Billboard News

Taylor Swift & more celebrate the Chiefs big win, securing their spot in the Super Bowl. SZA is confirmed to join Kendrick Lamar during the halftime show, the world commemorates Kobe Bryant’s passing and more. Keep watching for the latest in sport and music!

Tetris Kelly:

Taylor and more stars celebrate the Chiefs’ big win, and the world remembers Kobe Bryant as SZA joins Kendrick at the Super Bowl. We have it all in our Billboard sports wrap-up. Well, Yung Miami had it wrong, and so did some other celebs who were rooting for the Bills against the Chiefs. Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift showed major excitement on the field after the Chiefs secured their spot at the Super Bowl. They apparently threw a pretty big afterparty. Kobe Bryant would have also been on the side of the Eagles, which went viral on the net. It happened to coincide with people across the world taking to the internet on Sunday to mourn and pay their respects to Kobe Bryant & Gigi Bryant 5 years later. The Super Bowl halftime also just got even bigger. Joining Kendrick Lamar on the field in New Orleans ahead of their tour is SZA. For more of your music and sports coverage, hit billboard.com.

27 Jan 2025

Lady Gaga Announces New Album ‘Mayhem’ | Billboard News

Lady Gaga posted a teaser announcing her seventh album, Mayhem, is coming in March. Keep watching to learn more about the teaser! 

Tetris Kelly:
Gaga is arriving soon! She just announced LG7 is coming — let’s talk about the album’s name and release date. Mayhem is upon us. Lady Gaga’s seventh album, Mayhem, will arrive on March 7. Gaga confirmed the project will feature 14 tracks, with a new single and music video arriving Feb. 2 during a commercial break at the Grammys. She already gifted us with the single “Disease.” And I can’t be the only one that just realized we’re hearing all this new music at Coachella.

Find out more on the new release at Billboard.com.

27 Jan 2025

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Feb. 1, 2025 | Billboard News

Will Bad Bunny’s “DTMF” land No. 1 this week?

Tetris Kelly: 
This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Feb. 1. Morgan Wallen is back up to 10. Bad Bunny slides to nine. Gracie is up to No. 8. Teddy Swims rises to seven, as does Billie to six. And Kendrick and SZA to No. 5. Shaboozey stays put at four, as “APT.” rises to a new No. 3 high.”DTMF” is still at No. 2, and not giving up the No. 1 spot are Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars for a fourth week.

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27 Jan 2025

Kai Cenat: From Twitch Streamer to One of Music’s Biggest Influences | Billboard Cover

Billboard cover star Kai Cenat has gone from being a Twitch streamer to one of the most influential figures in the music industry. The influencer shares his journey from learning the ropes of hip-hop music to becoming a music industry commentator. He discusses his thoughts on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, how he manages his relationships with artists, the process of inviting artists over, and his advice for those wanting to start streaming, and more!

Kai Cenat:

I want to go to space, like, I want to be the first streamer in space. I feel like that’d be crazy, like going to the rocket, going up to space, saying, “Yo, chat,” come back down. I feel like that’ll be crazy. When I started streaming, the majority of my content was, like, blowing up based off of me just reacting to different songs and like we had to do different music when they dropped and albums when they dropped, and just enjoyed it for what it was. And then certain clips and certain videos from that stream would go crazy, and then everybody just loved it.

Damien Scott: 

You’ve done very well for yourself. Forbes has you as the highest-earning Twitch streamer. You had a hell of a 2024. Became most subscribed streamer on Twitch, Mafiathon 2. 

Yep.

Which was incredible to watch a feat of social engineering and just content overall. That, plus a number of other things, has you covering Billboard’s annual Power 100 issue. 

That’s crazy. 

Did you ever think you would be- 

Heck, no. Billboard is insane. I grew up looking at things that like Billboard had posted in the past, and different people that’s been on Billboard already, and it’s definitely insane. 

You remember any of the songs back when you were still making skits, you were still in the Bronx? What music were you gravitated to and were you listening to? 

No, I was listening to… I did straight Michael Jackson up until high school. 

What do you mean straight Michael Jackson? 

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24 Jan 2025

Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira & More to Perform at 2025 Grammys | Billboard News

Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira and so many more are set to perform at the 2025 Grammys. Keep watching to see who will be performing at music’s biggest night!


Tetris Kelly:

The Grammys will happen!! And the biggest night in music has announced the first batch of performers. We have the list. We’re getting “HOT TO GO!” at the 2025 Grammys with Chappell Roan announced as one of the performers. And continuing that girl power are Shakira, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Doechii and so much more. And the fellas are holding it down too with Benson Boone and Teddy Swims taking the stage. The Grammys are going down on Feb 2nd, catch our preshow and red carpet coverage before. For the full list of performers hit Billboard.com.