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19 Nov 2024

BLACKPINK’s LISA Announces ‘Alter Ego,’ Her Debut Solo Album | Billboard News

LISA has officially announced her highly anticipated solo debut album, Alter Ego, and we have all the details. 

Tetris Kelly:
After weeks of teasing, LISA has officially announced her debut solo album is finally on the way. Fans have waited until the cryptic timer on Lisa’s website counted down to zero. The BLACKPINK star revealed her solo debut album titled Alter Ego will release Feb. 28, 2025.

She also showed off the album’s art cover, with her rocking spike black nails and a 3-minute teaser on her YouTube channel to get the fans even more hyped for her solo debut. Speaking to Billboard for her cover story, LISA spoke about working on the album and being a perfectionist.

LISA told Billboard:

LISA:
Everything’s there. I think they’re going to be shocked at how capable I am [at] doing so many things.

Tetris Kelly:
We can’t wait to hear Alter Ego once it drops. Stay tuned for more news here at Billboard.

19 Nov 2024

Cardi B Says She’s Aiming to Release Her Sophomore Album In 2025 | Billboard News

Cardi B is ready to drop her sophomore album in 2025, reveal her businesses and more! Keep watching to see the singer talk about her new endeavors! 

Tetris Kelly:
Cardi B teases a new album?

Cardi B:
Next year, my album will be out, my secret businesses will be out.

Tetris Kelly:
Rap superstar Cardi B took to IG Live over the weekend to tease the release of her much anticipated sophomore album. She previously shared, “It’s gonna be amazing and unique because everything I do it gotta be amazing and unique. I’m sorry for the delay. It’s not gonna be a crazy delay. It’s gonna come out amazing.” Fans have been waiting since 2018 for a follow-up to Cardi’s breakout album, Invasion of Privacy, but it looks like the wait may be over soon.

Cardi B:
I can’t tell you what I’m working on. Hopefully next year, I get me a little boyfriend; I’m hoe-less right now.

Tetris Kelly:
It sounds like Cardi B is going to make a huge impact come 2025 and we couldn’t be more excited. Billboard has reached out to Cardi’s reps for comment.

19 Nov 2024

Jay Sean Talks ‘Down’ Success With Lil Wayne, Creating ‘Piche Piche’ & More | Billboard News

Jay Sean released “Down” 15 years ago, and the singer reflects on what it took for him to reach that level of success in the American market as a South Asian singer. He shares how he created “Piche Piche,” his aim for South Asian representation with his new label, 3AM, the spread and appreciation of Punjabi music, his new album in the works and more!

Kyle Denis: 
2024 marks the 15 year anniversary of “Down.” Do you have a favorite memory or performance attached to the song?

Jay Sean:
Man, first of all, that’s wild, isn’t it?

Crazy.

And it’s one of those songs that obviously it changed my life, but I think has been a part of a lot of my fans’ journey. It’s just like it’s ingrained in their cells at this point. And I think, you know, when I think back to the performances of that song, one of the most epic ones must have … it was probably Madison Square Garden, first time I did it. So I did, I did MSG two or three times, but the first time ever for a Brit from a small town in England called Hounslow, to be gracing that stage, it’s just wild. And then to have 20,000 New Yorkers sing back every word to you. You know, I mean, I think that was something that I’ll always remember. 

Absolutely. You know, I remember listening and dancing to “Down” when I was a kid, and still doing that today, so, like, 15 years later, how do you assess the impact of such an iconic song?

I could delve deep here about … 

Please do, please do!

But I think again, a song has the ability to take you back in time, you know exactly where you are. Bet you could remember where you were when you were listening to all of that.

Keep watching for more!

18 Nov 2024

SEVENTEEN Shares Their Favorite Things on Their ‘Right Here World Tour’ | All Access | Billboard News

After finishing the U.S. Leg of their ‘Right Here World Tour,’ SEVENTEEN sits down to share their experience touring in the U.S., their favorite songs to play off ‘Spill the Feels,’ their SEVENTEEN THE CITY pop up in LA and more!

SEVENTEEN:

My runny nose is…

Tetris Kelly:

We love you Mingyu. SEVENTEEN just finished the US leg of their Right Here World Tour, and we’re taking you to the stadium and backstage to talk to them about taking over LA with SEVENTEEN THE CITY and more. You’re going there in Billboard All Access. All right, I’m hanging out backstage with my boys SEVENTEEN at their tour. How are you guys feeling tonight so far?

We had so much fun. Honestly, you weren’t expecting the stadium to be so big, because so many of our fans came when we performed. They loved our music. They were singing along. They were dancing. I mean, we had a great time. We had a blast. 

I love it, stadiums in the States. And I mean, this is your first time being back in the states in two years. So what’s that like to see your fans after so long? 

Two years ago, I caught COVID so I couldn’t take part in the LA concert at that time. It’s a relief that I can get on stage at this time, and it’s all the more meaningful that we get to perform at a stadium. 

Yeah, well, we’re glad to have you back this time, and then of course what makes this show different than your past tours? 

It’s been a while since we were here in the U.S., so it’s been wonderful to reconnect with our U.S. CARATs. Feeling their energy, I felt like I want to come back and meet them as often as possible. It’s a great honor to be able to perform at a U.S. stadium for the first time. 

Yeah, well, we’re glad to have you but you gotta tell me, with it being so many members, how was it like before the show? Like, what are you guys doing? How is it wrangling everyone?

Keep watching for more!

18 Nov 2024

FINNEAS on Music for ‘Disclaimer,’ Working With Billie Eilish on ‘Hit Me Hard & Soft’ | Billboard News

FINNEAS shares his creative process for creating music for AppleTV+’s new show, Disclaimer, while simultaneously working on Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft. He discusses creating hits for Turning Red with Billie and more!

FINNEAS:

In the world where I do all these different things, where I, you know, make music under my own name, I make music with my sister, I make music with other artists, and then I score TV and film. To me, it’s, it’s all in service of the project at hand, if that makes sense. To me, the goal is that, I think Disclaimer is an amazing show. I think it, I think the acting in it is incredible, the cinematography, the directing, the writing. I want to participate in this experience that I’m a fan of. And hopefully, you know you love the show and whether you are conscious of loving the music or not, hopefully it feels like a perfect marriage for that show. 

Tetris Kelly:

We talked to FINNEAS about composing music for new Apple TV+ show, ‘Disclaimer,’ and yes, he even did it while working on an album with his sister, Billie. We got the details with Billboard News. You’ve been involved in so many amazing film projects, Oscar winning. I mean, from ‘James Bond’ to ‘Barbie.’ Why was it time for television?

I think the short answer to that is that Alfonso, who’s a person I’ve known for a while and been an admirer of and a fan of for even longer, asked me to be involved in something, and I would have done whatever he asked me to do. 

Keep watching for more!

18 Nov 2024

Beyoncé Set to Perform Halftime Show for Ravens Vs. Texans Game | Billboard News

Beyoncé is set for a halftime performance during the NFL’s Christmas Day game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens streaming on Netflix. Keep watching for more details!

Tetris Kelly:
Beyoncé is back on the field and it has the Hive shook. Your Christmas just got a lot more entertaining. Netflix just announced that Beyoncé herself will take the field as the halftime performer during NFL Christmas Game Day as the Houston Texans host the Baltimore Ravens, streaming live on Dec. 25. No stranger to halftime, she hit the Super Bowl field in 2013 and circled back again in 2016 with Bruno Mars and Coldplay. Fans are already speculating if this will bring on a tour announcement for Cowboy Carter, or maybe some long awaited visuals. Either way, we are seated. Let us know your thoughts on the Netflix stream in the comments.

18 Nov 2024

2024 Camp Flog Gnaw Recap: Tyler, the Creator Brings Out Doechii & More | Billboard News

Camp Flog Gnaw was buzzing with energy this past weekend, and we’re taking you through the hottest moments. What was your favorite moment from Camp Flog Gnaw? Let us know in the comments below!

Tetris Kelly:
Over the weekend, Tyler, the Creator had Dodger Stadium rocking as he threw his annual Camp Flog Gnaw festival. Day one saw Tyler take the stage performing tracks from his new Billboard 200 topping album, Chromakopia. Not one to hold all the fun to himself, Tyler brought out some of our favorite artists to join him on stage. Fresh off her Grammy nomination, Tyler brought out Doechii. Speaking of Doechii, she performed during the day at Camp Flog Gnaw, bringing out her own surprise guest, the one and only SZA. Day one of Camp Flog Gnaw closed out with Tyler getting his twerk on with Sexyy Red. Stay tuned for more on Tyler’s Camp Flog Gnaw and more here at Billboard News.

18 Nov 2024

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Nov. 23, 2024 | Billboard News

Gracie Abrams enters the Hot 100.

Tetris Kelly:
This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week, dated Nov. 23. Falling a spot to 10 is “Love Somebody,” “Beautiful Things” is down to nine, as is “Taste” to No. 8, and Post and Morgan to seven. Gracie Abrams is up from 13. “Lose Control” is locked at five, so is “Espresso” at No. 4. Billie Eilish at No. 3, and Gaga and Bruno at two. So now with 18 weeks at No. 1 is Shaboozey with “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”

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18 Nov 2024

TOMORROW X TOGETHER Lands Seventh No. 1 on Top Album Sales With ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’

TOMORROW X TOGETHER lands its seventh No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY opens atop the tally with 95,500 copies sold in the United States in the week ending Nov. 14, according to Luminate. The pop group notched its first No. 1 on the chart in 2020 and has logged at least one new No. 1 in every year since. The only other act to do that is Taylor Swift.

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Also in the top 10 of the latest Top Album Sales chart, ILLIT’s I’ll Like You bows at No. 6 while Kep1er’s Tipi-Tap jumps 35-7 in its second week.

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 units and streaming equivalent album units. All charts dated Nov. 14 will be posted to Billboard’s website on Nov. 19.

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The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’s first-week sales were bolstered by its availability across 23 CD variants (all containing collectible branded paper ephemera, some randomized), eight digital download variants (seven were exclusive to the act’s official webstore; all included bonus tracks).

Tyler, The Creator’s chart-topping CHROMAKOPIA is a non-mover at No. 2 with 28,000 sold (down 37%). Chappell Roan’s former leader The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess rises 4-3 with 12,000 (up 9%). Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet steps 6-4 with nearly 12,000 (up 18%) and The Cure’s Songs of a Lost World falls 1-5 in its second week with nearly 12,000 (down 78%).

ILLIT lands its second top 10-charting effort on Top Album Sales and its best sales week yet, as I’ll Like You bows at No. 6 with 10,500 copies sold. Its opening-week sales were aided by its availability across 14 CD variants (all containing collectible branded paper ephemera, some randomized). Kep1er’s first charting title, Tipi-Tap, soars 35-7 in its second week on the list with 9,000 sold (up 218%; the act’s best sales week). Its first-week sales were bolstered by its availability across eight CD variants (containing collectible paper ephemera, some randomized).

Rounding out the top 10 of the new Top Album Sales chart is Charli XCX’s Brat (16-8 with 9,000 sold; up 82% a white-colored vinyl edition of the album became widely available), SEVENTEEN’s chart-topping SPILL THE FEELS (5-9 with nearly 9,000; down 16%) and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft (13-10 with 7,000; up 23%).

15 Nov 2024

John Summit Brings the Party to the Kia Forum | All Access | Billboard News

After John Summit’s panel at the Billboard Live Summit 2024, he brought the party to LA’s Kia Forum and we show you how he lit up the night!

John Summit:

Hey Billboard this is John Summit, come with me to my show at The Forum toight.

Tetris Kelly:

That’s right. John Summit had us join him at Inglewood’s Kia Forum and we take you there in Billboard All Access. John Summit knows how to throw a party and fans enjoyed just that Thursday night. We just had the dance king join us at our live summit and he showed us just why he’s a live legend. The energy was infectious and the crowd was hanging on every beat. Thank you, John. Find more at Billboard.com.