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31 Oct 2024

Omar Courtz, Valentina & More Spill Spicy Stories | Truth or Dare 

From first dates to photo albums, Omar Courtz, Valentina and Corina Smith are feeling the heat in a game of Truth or Dare.

Omar Courtz:
Share the story of a spicy first date. 

Valentina:
Oh my god. OK, Father God, wait. Just a little bit. 

Corina Smith:
Truth or dare. 

Valentina & Corina Smith:
Truth. 

Corina Smith:
A sincere woman. 

Valentina:
Let’s see. 

Corina Smith:
Truth or dare: What is the last account you searched for on Instagram?

Valentina:
My ex’s.

Corina Smith:
Sad, but always Mami. 

Omar Courtz:
Let’s go with the truth. Here we go. What is your favorite song to perform? Well, it was “Bonnie and Clyde” along with my brother iZaak and Luar (La L), but I believe now my favorite song to perform in this new season is “Que Vas Hacer Hoy?” from my new album. To the sky! They know which one it is because it is the one that goes. The ones who know about TikTok, know.  

Corina Smith:
Truth.

Valentina:
OK! Let’s see. When was the last time you lied?

Corina Smith: 
This morning, when I told one of my publicists that I had already left. I was slowly waking up.

Valentina:
We’re two of the same here. We’re always late. 

Omar Courtz: 
I’ll do a dare. Show the first photo in your gallery. Bring out the phone, brother. This is my first photo of 2016 and it says “Never forget who was with you from the start.” There it is. Focus on that. And we have continued with the same people since the beginning, so never forget the people who started with you, it’s important.

Keep watching for more!

30 Oct 2024

Bad Bunny Responds to Tony Hinchcliffe’s ‘Garbage’ Joke | Billboard News

Bad Bunny, JLo and Ricky Martin have all responded to Tony Hinchcliffe calling Puerto Rico “garbage.” Keep watching to see what he had to say.

Tetris Kelly:

Bad Bunny has responded to Tony Hinchcliffe’s tasteless joke at a recent Trump rally. The Puerto Rican superstar posted an 8-minute video on his Instagram with a caption that simply read, “Garbage.” Narrated by Oscar-winning Puerto Rican actor Benicio del Toro, the video celebrates the island’s beauty and its contributions to pop culture. The video was first showcased at Bad Bunny’s stadium concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 2021, and is now his response to Hinchcliffe’s Trump rally “joke” where the comedian called Bunny’s homeland of Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” Bad Bunny wasn’t the only Puerto Rican celebrity to speak out. Ricky Martin and JLo also responded by amplifying an Instagram reel posted by Vice President Harris where she talks about starting an Opportunity Economy Task Force for Puerto Rico.

30 Oct 2024

What Are the Top Trending Halloween Costumes of 2024? | Billboard News

Halloween is tomorrow and we’re sharing the most searched for costumes of 2024! What are you dressing up as for Halloween? Let us know in the comments!

Narrator:

It’s officially spooky season! And we’re rounding up the top trending Halloween costumes of 2024 according to Google! It’s no surprise that Sabrina Carpenter is on the list. The “Espresso” singer has enjoyed a breakout year with three songs from her album ‘Short n’ Sweet,’ all staying strong in the Hot 100 top 10. Her iconic heart corset has been searched for more than ever in 2024, according to Google. But she’s not the only “pop princess” trending on the costume list. Superstar Taylor Swift makes the cut! And in Nashville specifically, it looks like her “1989” look is in the top 5 of searches. Swifties have already been dressing up as Taylor when they go to the Eras Tour. Go Swifties! And from T-Swift to Soulja Boy, fans are “turning their swag on” to dress up as the rapper known best for creating one of the first viral dances to “Crank That” in the mid-2000s. It seemed the song and dance have resurfaced in popularity due to TikTok. Other artists that appeared in the top 5 across the country? Chappell Roan, Dolly Parton, and Lady Gaga. Who will you dress up as for Halloween? Let us know in the comments. And don’t be scared to hit the subscribe button on YouTube and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.

30 Oct 2024

Megan Thee Stallion Files Lawsuit Against YouTuber Over Lies About Tory Lanez Shooting | Billboard News

Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Milagro Gramz over her spreading misinformation and lies about Megan regarding the Tory Lanez shooting case. See what Megan had to say in response to the YouTuber.

Tetris Kelly:

Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against a YouTuber over lies about the Tory Lanez shooting case. Let’s dive in. You may have seen online a high-profile false story about the “Mamushi” rapper’s shooting case circulating on social media. Well, the superstar is taking legal action over a “campaign of harassment and cyberbullying.” In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, attorneys for the rapper accused Milagro Gramz of “carrying out a public campaign to denigrate, belittle, insult, and spread false statements” about her. Thee Stallion claims Gramz is a “mouthpiece and puppet” for Tory Lanez. They are alleging Gramz shared a pornographic “deepfake” of Meg – a move that Megan’s lawyers say violates a Florida statute. In a statement posted to X, Gramz acknowledged the lawsuit, saying she had “been informed that I’m being sued by Alex Spiro on behalf of his client Megan Thee Stallion.”

In a statement to Billboard, Megan has said, “I’ve endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from social media bloggers misrepresenting themselves as journalists. It is unacceptable behavior and these individuals need to understand there will be repercussions for recklessly posting lies and defamatory falsehoods.”

30 Oct 2024

Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested on Allegations of Violating Plea Deal Parole Rules | Billboard News

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested on allegations that he violated the terms of a parole agreement. Keep watching for the full story. 

Tetris Kelly:
Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested. But why? He’s being charged with violating plea deal parole rules. And we have the details. You may remember that the “Gooba” rapper famously struck a plea deal with prosecutors and flipped on his former gang mates. He was arrested and placed in custody on Oct. 29 over allegations that he violated the terms of that agreement. His supervised release is set to expire in April of 2025. According to court records, Tekashi pleaded not guilty. In a statement to Billboard, Tekashi’s attorney said his client had been “charged with three technical violations regarding his supervised release” and that he was “confident that each specification will be dismissed.”

Billboard will keep you updated on the story.

30 Oct 2024

Pipe Bueno Talks Recording ‘Una Pregunta’ With Gerardo Coronel & More | Behind the Photo

Pipe Bueno shares his experience of recording “Una Pregunta” with Gerardo Coronel, attending Milan Fashion Week and more!

Pipe Bueno:
Hi there! How are you, my friends and mamacitas? I’m Pipe Bueno and we are at Behind the Photo with Billboard.

Let’s see, this photo happened in a studio in Bogota called Audiovision. I was with my friend Jerry [Gerardo Coronel]. I had the pleasure to have him in Bogota for a few days because Jerry is Mexican, so he didn’t know my country very well at that time. I was able to show him a little of what our Colombian culture in Bogota. The food, I took him to a good Colombian restaurant and we recorded our song, our collaboration. It’s called “Una Pregunta.” The song turned out beautifully. It was a song him and his team produced. The vocals were literally recorded in Bogota.

Good memory, this one. That’s my younger brother, we are both ready to depart on a direct flight to Madrid and then to Milan. In fact, the person taking the photo is also here with me, the commander-in-chief, my lady, who is also accompanying me today. We had a beautiful trip to Milan Fashion Week, where we went as ambassadors of Hugo Boss. And, well, for the second year in a row where we were the only Colombians representing within the musical genre and my wife as a content creator, in one of the most iconic places in the fashion world, Milan.

Keep watching for more!

29 Oct 2024

Shawn Mendes Opens Up About His Sexuality | Billboard News

Shawn Mendes recently opened up about his sexuality at a concert. Here’s what he had to say about the topic. 

Shawn Mendes:

There’s just been this thing about my sexuality, and people have been talking about it for so long.

Tetris Kelly:

Shawn Mendes is updating us on his highly debated sexuality at a recent show. Shawn has stated in the past that these rumors have harmed his mental health.

Shawn Mendes:

It always felt like such a intrusion on something very personal to me, something that I was figuring out in myself, something that I had yet to discover and still have yet to discover. 

Tetris Kelly:

Well, after a recent viral moment with Interview Mag…

Shawn Mendes:

You’ve never seen fingers that thick in your life for sure. Here’s another photo, I was trying to show my friend what he reminded me of, one day. social

Tetris Kelly:

Social media users put his sexuality back at the forefront. He addressed his journey at a show.

Shawn Mendes:

Something about my life and my sexuality is that man, I’m just I’m just figuring it out like everyone, and I don’t really know sometimes, and I know other times.

Tetris Kelly:

We know one thing. We stan Shawn and wish him the best in his journey no matter what it is.

29 Oct 2024

50 Cent Rejects Donald Trump’s $3 Million Offer to Perform at Rally | Billboard News

50 Cent spills on why he rejected Donald Trump’s offer of $3 million to perform at his rally. Keep watching to see what he had to say.

Interviewer 1:

He wanted you to perform “Many Men” at the RNC, too right?

50 Cent:

Yeah, and he offered me $3 million. 

Tetris Kelly”

Donald Trump wanted 50 Cent to perform at his MAGA rally at Madison Square Garden and reportedly offered him 3 million dollars. 50 told The Breakfast Club that wasn’t the only time Trump rang him up.

50 Cent: 

This past Sunday. 

Interviewer 1:

$3 million. And they offered you money for the Republican National Convention too, right?

Interviewer 2:

You turned it down?

50 Cent:

Yeah, I didn’t even go for it, but I’ve been talking to them about that kind of stuff.

Interviewer 1:

Could you see “Many Men” being a Republican anthem?

Tetris Kelly:

Could you see “Many Men” being a Republican anthem? But in the end, 50 just doesn’t want to be involved in politics.

50 Cent:

I’m afraid of politics, bro. I do not like it.

Interviewer 2:

You don’t gang bang with politics. 

50 Cent:

No gang bang with politics. You know it’s because when you get involved, no matter how you feel, someone passionately disagrees with you. 

Interviewer 3:

That’s everything though. I mean politics is worse, but that’s every day.

Tetris Kelly:

We have reached out to Donald Trump for comment. Find more at Billboard.com.

29 Oct 2024

Kylie Minogue on ‘Tension II,’ Power of ‘Padam Padam’ Going Viral & More | Billboard News

Kylie Minogue is embarking on one of her largest world tours, accompanying her new album, ‘Tension II.’ She discusses her creative process for ‘Tension II,’ her collaborations with Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo, the impact of “Padam Padam,” and Kamala Harris’ use of the song, and more!

Kylie Minogue:

Hi!

Joe Lynch:

Kylie, thank you so much for being here. How are you today?

Billboard, thank you for having me!

So, we’re going to start with “Padam Padam” because obviously “Padam”-demonioum, you know, took the country, took TikTok by storm. The hook, the delivery is a little something different than what you would expect for a pop song. Did that give you any freedom to approach these ‘Tension II’ songs differently?

Yeah, it opened a lot of doors and it was “the one” for me at this point in time. You know, it was the wave that I was able to catch. I’m still riding it, you know. Not on that song solely, but everything that’s around that. I say that I’m kind of in my villain era, Killing Eve. Unless you’ve heard ‘Tension II-’

I have.

I guess I kind of took it in my stride recording it, but now that I’m looking at it as a body of work, I’m thinking “what are other people going to hear.” And I think that would be the kind of string throughout it.In a not creepy way. 

Right! I definitely heard some “Padam” vibes in the collab you have with Bebe and Tove Lo. That was so fun. You say your name, astrological sign. 

What’s your star sign?

I’m Aquarius, so yeah, hi.

We’re made to be friends.

Keep watching for more!

29 Oct 2024

Songs That Topped Both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs

Morgan Wallen leads this week’s all-genre Billboard Hot 100, as his new song “Love Somebody,” released on Mercury/Big Loud/Republic, debuts at the chart’s pinnacle. The song also marks the first country song to debut atop the chart since Wallen’s own collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” which launched at No. 1 on the Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs chart in May.

In topping the Hot 100 with “Love Somebody,” Knoxville, Tennessee-area native Wallen has earned the 29th hit to top both the Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs charts, dating back to 1958, when the former chart originated and the latter became the country music genre’s singular Billboard chart.

“Love Somebody” marks the fourth song in 2024 to top both charts, following Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” and Wallen’s own collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help.”

With this quartet of chart-toppers, 2024 continues the prominence of country songs cresting atop both charts. Last year, four other songs reached the pinnacle of the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs, then-marking the most songs to top both charts since 1975-76, when six songs doubled up.

“Love Somebody” also marks Wallen’s record-breaking third shared Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs No. 1, following “Last Night” and “I Had Some Help,” as he surpasses Glen Campbell, John Denver, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Taylor Swift, who each have earned two songs to top both charts.

Below, we look at each mass-appeal hit that has topped both the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs chart.