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Post Malone Thanks Beyoncé & Tina Knowles Comes to Her Defense | Billboard News

Post Malone & Tina Knowles both took to social media to speak on Beyoncé’s NFL halftime performance. Keep watching to see what they both had to say!

Tetris Kelly:

Post Malone says thank you to Beyoncé as her mother Tina defends her performance. We’re breaking it down. Yes ma’am indeed. Post Malone went online to thank Bey for their NFL Beyoncé Bowl performance, saying:

“thank you @Beyonce so much for havin me out in Houston, and on your beautiful record. also, thank you for sharin your talent and art with the world. I love you”

But not everybody online has been kind about the halftime performance, and Mama Tina Knowles had this to say:

“It is mind-boggling to me that you would take your precious Christmas day and watch a performance of someone you hate and you don’t think has talent so that you can go talk ish about it later. Obviously, you are so obsessed with them, addicted to them, and secretly admire them, wish you could be them.”

One thing we can agree on, yes we are obsessed.

Liam Payne’s Death: Five People Were Charged & Arrested | Billboard News

Five people have been connected to Liam Payne’s death and have been charged and arrested. Keep watching for the full story and to see the charges. 

Tetris Kelly:

Five people have been charged in connection to the death of Liam Payne. We have the update. The former One Direction singer died on Oct. 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Now five individuals have been charged in connection with his death. Those charged include a hotel manager, a receptionist, and Payne’s friend Roger Nores, all facing manslaughter charges. Payne’s friend is accused of manslaughter for allegedly neglecting his duty of care and abandoning Payne despite knowing of his impaired state due to substance abuses. In addition, a hotel employee and a waiter have been charged with supplying drugs. In Argentina’s legal system, prosecutors gather evidence for a judge to determine whether to proceed to trial. We’ll keep you updated on the story.

Watch Teddy Swims Play ‘Finish the Lyrics’ | Finish the Lyrics | Billboard

Teddy Swims puts his knowledge to the test by finishing the lyrics to his biggest hits including, “Lose Control,” “Bad Dreams” and more!

Katie Bain:

Do you mind if we take a minute to revisit this album with some ‘Finish the Lyrics’? Problematic/ The problem is/ I want your body like a fiend/ like a bad habit. 

Teddy Swims:

Bad habit’s hard to break when I’m with you/ I know I could do it on my own/ But I want that real full moon/ Black magic, and it takes two. 

Oh, you got it! You never thought this day would come/ But I looked you in the eyes and pulled the rug.

You try to take away my sanity?/ No, that ain’t for me/ That ain’t for me.

Exactly, that’s from “The Door,” of course. Baby, please come around/ Help me settle down/ Hellish habits keep clouding my head.

What you waiting for?/ Something physical/ I can’t do this by myself. 

Exactly! 

“Bad Dreams.”

Okay, okay. 

All right, all right.

Walking down the street last night/ Watching strangers pass me by. 

Where do all our shadows go?/ I guess some things I’ll never know. That’s my favorite song ever, for me. That’s my favorite, favorite, favorite. 

I can’t listen to that song unless someone tells me it’s gonna come on because I emotionally have to prepare for that song. 

Me too. 

Caption it passion/ And then capture me/ Trap me instead.

Happy to die in that way/ Wrapped in the sheets of your bed/ Oh no/ The only way I’m leaving/ Is in pieces. That’s it. 

That’s exactly it. That’s five out of five. 

All right. 

You nailed it. 

Yeah, I should be able to.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown For January 4th, 2025 | Billboard News

The holiday spirit takes over the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 for the first time. 

Tetris Kelly:

Wrapping up the holiday season with an all holiday top 10 for the first time ever. This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated January 4th. For the first time this season, Nat King Cole hits No. 10. Kelly moves up a spot to nine. Dean stays at No. 8. As does Andy at No. 7. “Holly Jolly” slips to six. Ariana hits a new peak at No. 5. “Jingle Bell Rock” is locked at four, so is “Last Christmas” at three, and Brenda Lee at No. 2. And extending her reign with an 18th week is Mariah Carey’s holiday smash. If you want more Billboard, make sure you hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.

Tyga, Sexyy Red, BigXthaPlug & More Behind Their Set at Rolling Loud Miami | Tour Stop | Billboard

Tyga, Sexyy Red and so many more artists take you behind the scenes of how they prepped for their sets at Rolling Loud Miami. Keep watching to get a look at how they got ready to take the stage and more!

Sexyy Red:

What’s up? This your favorite hood, hottest princess Sexyy Red. 

Tyga:

Yo, what up? It’s T-Raww.

BigXthaPlug

Hey, it’s BigXthaPlug. 

Bryson Tiller:

What’s popping Billboard? I’m Bryson Tiller. 

Sexyy Red:

And this is my Tour Stop. 

Tyga:

This is my Rolling Loud Tour Stop.

Matt Zingler:

10 years. Definitely a special one for us. It’s been a journey and building different sites over the course of our 10 years of experience here in Miami has been super exciting and definitely a learning curve. We actually built this site in four days, which is the fastest we’ve ever built a site before. 

Karrahbooo:

We are at Rolling Loud with Billboard!

Tyga:

When I perform at Rolling Loud it’s not too crazy, you know what i’m saying? Because you already know what to expect. I feel like I’ve been doing a lot of Rolling Loud’s, six years so like, you just know the energy is always gonna be there. So yeah, honestly, I didn’t prepare sh*t pull it up and just hand me the mic you know? Do what I do.There’s a lot of fans and it’s cool because you know a lot of those fans have been rocking with me since day one. Like they’re involved with me, you know what I’m saying? Like there’s been people that have been fans since middle school, high school, or college. And now they got kids, you know. They just remember. Taking them down that new lane.  

Keep watching for more!

Jay-Z’s Request to Dismiss Case & Reveal Accuser Are Denied | Billboard News

Jay-Z’s request to dismiss his case of allegedly raping a then-13-year-old and revealing his accuser’s identity have been denied by a judge. Keep watching for the details of the case and what the judge said. 

Tetris Kelly:

Jay-Z’s request to dismiss his case as well as to reveal his accuser have been denied. We have the story. The woman who accused Jay-Z & Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and raping her when she was 13 years old following an MTV VMA after-party in 2000, can remain anonymous for now. The judge cited the “highly sensitive” nature of her accusations and the Jane Doe’s assertion that she continues to suffer from depression due to the alleged rape, as well as a claim by the woman’s attorneys that Diddy has threatened other alleged victims. The judge plans to revisit the question of anonymity at a later date. Also in the ruling, the judge turned down a request by Jay-Z’s legal team to fast-track a hearing on their motion to dismiss the case against him. The motion to expedite the hearing was tied to a Dec. 13th NBC News interview in which the Jane Doe admitted to inconsistencies and “mistakes” in her narrative of the alleged assault and was contradicted by her own father. The order read: “The court will not fast-track the judicial process merely because counsel demands it.” Jay-Z has vigorously denied all accusations.

Inside Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Halftime Show | All Access | Billboard News

It was a Beyoncé Bowl at her halftime show at the Ravens vs. Texans game, and we’re taking you inside the performance. Keep watching to see everything you missed from her show!

Tetris Kelly:

It was a merry Christmas for Beyoncé and a whole field of ‘Cowboy Carter’ special guests. Hey Blue. We take you behind the scenes to Houston for Beyoncé Bowl in Billboard All Access. Netflix and the NFL activated the Beyhive as the Ravens played the Texans before and after a Beyoncé concert, and she brought out her ‘Cowboy Carter’ friends, including all four “BLACKBIIRD” collaborators. Billboard record breaker Shaboozey and got her “LEVII’S JEANS” on with Post Malone. We also got to watch Blue Ivy join the field before “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” She floated high above Texas with her Hot 100 chart topper to close the set. Thank you, Beyoncé and the NFL.

Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ Makes a Comeback in Top 10 of TikTok Billboard Top 50 | Billboard News

The No. 1 spot has a new ruler, but who could it be? Does a Christmas classic take the throne? Keep watching to find out!

Tetris Kelly:

Christmas continues to take over the charts but a classic takes the top spot. M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” comes in at number one on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting December 26th. The 2008 hit has found new life on the platform thanks to a new dance trend. Mariah Carey climbs back up to No. 2. “All I Want for Christmas” bounds back from number 8. Another Christmas classic returns to the top 10. Wham’s “Last Christmas” jumps from 20 to 7. And our only new track in the top ten this week is “Peggy” by CeeChynaa. 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.

Watch John Legend’s Daughter Luna Interview Him About Children’s Album ‘My Favorite Dream’ | Billboard Family

John Legend is interviewed by his daughter Luna, and she asks him questions about his new children’s album, My Favorite Dream. He shares what inspired him to take on a kid’s album, celebrating Get Lifted and more. Keep watching to see his cute interview with his daughter!

John Legend:
Lately, we’ve been getting some good advice about like phones and social media and how dangerous they are, and how we’re not gonna let you have a smartphone until you’re like, 16 years old. What do you think of that advice? 

Luna:
How about we– 

John Legend:
Compromise? 

Luna:
How about we compromise on nine?

John Legend:
Hi, Luna! 

Luna:
Hi, Dad. 

John Legend:
How are you? 

Luna: 
Good. 

John Legend:
I’m really excited to talk with you today. Have you ever done an interview before?

Luna:
I did because for my homework. 

John Legend:
Oh yeah, they asked about your name and how you got your name, and they asked you to interview your parent to see why they named you the thing that they named you. 

Luna:
Yeah.

Producer:
Tell him it was a forgettable interview. 

John Legend:
See I forgot all about. It must have not made an impression.

Luna:
Dad, why did he want to make a children’s album? 

John Legend:
I wanted to make a children’s album because now that I have four kids, and I’ve watched all of you guys react to music and fall in love with music in different ways, I felt like I was inspired to write an album for my kids and then for all the other kids that are out there and their parents, too. 

Luna:
That’s so cool. How did you come up with the title? My Favorite Dream?

Keep watching for more!