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Trending on Billboard Drake is set to briefly revive his acting career with a guest appearance in the upcoming second season of The Office Movers. The 6 God is a longtime friend of the show’s creators, Jermaine “Jae” and Trevaunn “Trey” Richards, and a frustrated Drizzy makes a brief cameo in the series trailer ahead […]
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Snoop Dogg will not be ringing in the new year on NBC. After previously announcing that the rapper would host a two-hour musical variety special from Miami titled Snoop Dogg’s New Year Eve as an extension of the hip-hop icon’s larger deal with NBCUniversal, Deadline reported on Wednesday (Nov. 5) that the network has decided not to proceed with the project.
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The show, which was slated to be carried live by the network and stream on Peacock, has reportedly been shelved in order to allow Snoop to focus on his gig as a Winter Olympics correspondent. “Sometimes the calendar gets in the way of the celebration, which is why my NBC family and I decided this winter was time for us all to focus on the Olympics,” Snoop told Deadline in a statement. “But don’t worry, we’ll party together bigger and better later in 2026. Ya dig.”
Though NBCUniversal’s announcement of the NYE special in May promised, “a night packed with unforgettable music, iconic performances and surprise artist collaborations,” up until the cancellation, no lineup or performer details of the planned special were revealed.
Snoop, who delighted audiences with his dispatches from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, will be back on his ring game next month as a roving correspondent for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. According to the announcement from NBC in September, Snoop will “explore northern Italy, from the vibrant streets of Milan to the breathtaking Dolomites, providing his unique perspective to viewers during NBCUniversal’s Winter Olympic primetime coverage.”
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Games will air on Feb. 6 on NBC and Peacock and for the duration of the 17 day games, Snoop will appear alongside NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico and bring primetime audiences his unique perspective on Northern Italy winter games.
“I am excited to be back with my main man Mike Tirico for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina,” said Snoop in a statement when his winter games gig was announced. “The D O double G will be on the scene, and I am looking forward to celebrating with the athletes and their families. The Olympics is the biggest stage in the world and, as everyone knows, I’m all about sports, bringing people together, and unifying while bringing the fun. I’ll be bringing my puffy jackets, snow pants, goggles, skates (and will definitely be iced out).”
Deadline reported that it is currently unclear what NBC will air to replace the Snoop NYE special. Last year, NYE fell on Sunday and NBC carried Sunday Night Football instead of a live variety special after airing Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party live from Miami with Miley Cyrus the previous two years.
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Trending on Billboard First the good news: You have not seen the last of Rumi, Mira, Zoey and the Saja Boys. Then the not-so-good news: but you’ll have to wait four years. According to a brief mention at the end of a story about how KPop Demon Hunters reportedly fumbled toy merchandising for the smash […]
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50 Cent isn’t the biggest fan of New York City’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani.
After Mamdani’s historic win as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, the Queens rapper and filmmaker took to Instagram to voice his displeasure in a series of posts, some of which have since been deleted.
In one deleted post, he posted a picture of a red Yankee fitted cap and a bottle of his Branson cognac with the caption: “New York is over pack it up, let’s go! THE MAN’S First job is Mayor MAMDANI run New York. … I need a drink!” He then posted what looks like an AI-generated image of a tombstone that reads, “RIP NYC, Founded 1624, Died 2025.”
50 also posted a clip from Mamdani’s victory speech, in which the newly elected mayor took aim at President Trump. “3 words,” he wrote in the caption of the deleted post. “No funding coming! NYC finished.”
And finally, in yet another deleted post, 50 posted a screenshot of a tweet from journalist and host Ari Melber that said Mamdani played Ja Rule‘s “New York” as he was walking to the podium to give his speech. “Of course he would walk out to that fool,” 50 wrote. “His plan doesn’t effect him. He ain’t getting no money.”
Speaking of Ari Melber, New York City’s new mayor-elect appeared on his CNN show The Beat With Ari Melber and was asked about the back-and-forth the two Queens natives have had over his tax policy. “What I would say to you, 50, if you are indeed watching or anyone else who’s watching this show,” he said. “I continue to think that having the top 1 percent of New York City who are making more than a million dollars a year, having them pay 2 percent more for an economic agenda that would transform every New Yorker’s life, including their own, is something that is worthwhile.”
Mamdani added that he plays one of 50’s best songs whenever he gets a death threat. “Even though we have a disagreement on tax policy,” he began, “Every time I get a death threat, I still listen to ‘Many Men.’ It’s true.”
50 posted the clip (still up), and while he said he feels like Mamdani’s heart is in the right place, he still thinks taxing the rich will make corporations flee the city and that defunding the NYPD is going to lead to a purge, before hinting at the G-Unit Studios he leased in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2024. “I think his intentions are good,” he wrote. “But his Tax plan is gonna run the big money out of the city and if he defunds the police they are gonna purge. @50centaction All Roads lead to SHREVEPORT !”
Zohran Mamdani was born in Uganda but moved to New York City when he was 7 years old and grew up in Queens. Before running for mayor, he was an assemblyman for New York’s 36th State Assembly district, which represented the Queens neighborhood of Astoria and Long Island City.
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Kicking off their 100th anniversary, the Rockettes are set to headline their annual Christmas Spectacular showcase this holiday season. Performances start on Thursday (Nov. 6) and go until Jan. 5 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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Tickets to the show first went on sale through Ticketmaster, while the retailer’s Face Value Exchange program is an option for fans to resell tickets online.
Since a number of the dates have either sold out or are very close to selling out, one of the best ways to find Christmas Spectacular tickets online is through third-party sites, such as StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek and others — all of which guarantee authentic tickets in time for the event.
In addition, tickets are all delivered digitally, so you can get them sent instantly to your smartphone or email. Prices may also be above or below face value at times.
Where to Find ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Starring the Radio City Rockettes Tickets Online
Looking for cheap seats to see the Christmas Spectacular live? Here’s where to find tickets still available and on sale online.
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Vivid Seats is great for group tickets: the site has a rewards program that gives you your eleventh ticket free (in the form of a credit) after you buy 10 tickets online. And as a bonus, you can use our exclusive promo code BB30 to take $30 off your purchase at VividSeats.com.
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If we wanna talk about elite taste in Hip-Hop, Doja Cat might know a little something.
On a recent Instagram live stream, the popstar broke down Phonte’s verse on Little Brother’s “Whatever You Say” record. Safe to say, Doja got the backpack rap community grinning from ear to ear. Also, crowning it one of the best verses in Hip-Hop history, “Bruh, that’s one of my favorite verses in the entire f*cking history of rap ever. That was so smooth. He didn’t rhyme one f*cking word. I don’t care what anybody says.”
Making it clear that the verse was so fire that Phonte didn’t need to rhyme every bar.
The timing of this couldn’t have gone better as Big Pooh and Phonte just wrapped up the final dates of Little Brother’s farewell tour. Pooh also made a statement, making it clear where the group stands, “I wanted to let the people know, me and Phonte, we super good. We had a chance to reconcile, come back, and I believe, put Little Brother to bed the proper way.”
Phonte also added how making the group’s story come full circle was important, “We came back after a decade and got our first No. 1 record, we did our own movie, we did our own block party and regained control of our catalog. Our work is complete. Our mission as Little Brother is complete. Pooh and I were really able to not just rebuild but also cement our brotherhood.”
The group was able to solidify their bond as brothers while giving fans one last dance.
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If we wanna talk about elite taste in Hip-Hop, Doja Cat might know a little something.
On a recent Instagram live stream, the popstar broke down Phonte’s verse on Little Brother’s “Whatever You Say” record. Safe to say, Doja got the backpack rap community grinning from ear to ear. Also, crowning it one of the best verses in Hip-Hop history, “Bruh, that’s one of my favorite verses in the entire f*cking history of rap ever. That was so smooth. He didn’t rhyme one f*cking word. I don’t care what anybody says.”
Making it clear that the verse was so fire that Phonte didn’t need to rhyme every bar.
The timing of this couldn’t have gone better as Big Pooh and Phonte just wrapped up the final dates of Little Brother’s farewell tour. Pooh also made a statement, making it clear where the group stands, “I wanted to let the people know, me and Phonte, we super good. We had a chance to reconcile, come back, and I believe, put Little Brother to bed the proper way.”
Phonte also added how making the group’s story come full circle was important, “We came back after a decade and got our first No. 1 record, we did our own movie, we did our own block party and regained control of our catalog. Our work is complete. Our mission as Little Brother is complete. Pooh and I were really able to not just rebuild but also cement our brotherhood.”
The group was able to solidify their bond as brothers while giving fans one last dance.
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Coach has enlisted the help of i-dle’s Soyeon for its latest holiday campaign, and it’s a star-powered one indeed.
Soyeon, a South Korean K-pop idol, joined the likes of fellow music acts Griff, Ravyn Lenae and Kōki along with actors Elle Fanning and Charles Melton. The campaign, titled The Gift for New Adventures, saw each star modeling Coach’s latest offerings, from the brand’s classic shoulder and tote bags — such as the Brooklyn and Nolita and the iconic Soho sneaker — in a winter wonderland setting.
Soyeon was a major fixture in the campaign, drawing younger audiences to the brand. While she’s best known for her strong rapping abilities as a member of girl group i-dle, she’s now a global brand ambassador for Coach and has been since September of this year.
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If you’re looking to achieve the star’s look from the campaign, we’ve got the inside scoop. Below, you can shop for some of the pieces Soyeon wore in all available on Coach’s website. This is a great opportunity for K-pop and Coach fans alike to try their hand at some of the brand’s most iconic styles. Each piece is also pretty great for the fall and winter seasons, what with the muted color palettes and the emphasis and cozy silhouettes.
Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28
A brown suede shoulder bag.
Tabby Shoulder Bag 20
A black shoulder bag with gold hardware.
While Soyeon modeled a bunch of bags in the campaign, two of the standout styles for us were the Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28 in suede and the ever-versatile Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 in black. The Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28 retails for $295 and immediately caught our eye for a few key reasons. We’re dubbing this one “the perfect workbag” because it’s extremely spacious with a length and height of 11 inches and a 3.35 inch width.
This means you can store everything from laptops, notebooks and all of your other work essentials in this tote without having to cram it all in. You’ve also got an inside snap pocket for storing keys or your wallet, along with a sturdy magnetic snap closure that keeps your belongings sealed up tight. The shoulder strap is also a big plus, sitting comfortably over the shoulder thanks to a 10.5-inch drop, giving users ample room to slip their arm through. Lastly, the suede composition gives the bag a luxe finish. The Brooklyn is a hobo style, meaning it’s slouchy and more relaxed than something like the Nolita or Tabby, meaning you can wear it for both formal or casual occasions.
The Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 is a more dressy option that we’d dub “the party bag” simply because it’s a bag that needs to be shown off. Retailing for $350, this bag is constructed of durable, polished pebble leather in black along with fabric lining to give it more structure. Unlike the Tabby 26, the 20 has a longer strap, sitting more comfortably on the wearer’s shoulder.
This bag also comes with a detachable strap with 21.50 inch drop, so you can also wear it crossbody, giving you more styling options. The gilded hardware gives this bag a more polished look, especially when compared to the stripped-down look of the Brooklyn. While it is less spacious than the Brooklyn, the Tabby is more formal, great for wearing to dinner parties or any upcoming Thanksgiving potlucks.
Soho Sneaker
A white low-top sneaker with Coach logo detailing.
On the footwear front, Soyeon was styled in Coach’s Soho Sneaker, a classic white sneaker silhouette with tons of personality. Retailing for $145, the sneaker features white leather uppers accompanied by fabric lining and a plush EVA, or Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate, plastic midsole that gives the style flexibility. Finally, rubber soles round out the set, giving the sneaker a non-slip finish.
The Soho is your standard versatile white sneaker with branded Coach accents that draw the eye down. We’d shell out on these because of the quality. While you can buy cheaper white kicks, these ones are sure to last you a long time. Plus, the branding will make you feel a little more boujee than your average silhouettes.
In a press release, the brand noted of the campaign, “The holiday season brings with it a host of fresh starts and opportunities for change — whether that involves embarking on a trip, revisiting an old hobby, finding time for solo inspiration or gathering with friends and family. In the suite of stories at the core of the campaign, our lead characters are all faced with a defining moment where they choose to explore a new path and they carry their Coach bags closely beside them as symbols of confidence, security and self-expression as they pursue that something new.”
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Alix Earle’s performance on the latest episode of Dancing With the Stars may have been a nine on Flavor Flav‘s scorecard, but in his heart, it was a 10.
In a couple of Wednesday (Nov. 5) posts on X, the Public Enemy rapper — who served as a guest judge on the program’s broadcast the night prior — explained that he had intended to give the influencer and pro dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy a perfect score for their routine set to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” Instead, Flav says he plugged in the number nine by mistake.
“As a judge on #DWTS,,, you hit your score on a computer first,,, then hold up the sign,” he wrote. “I accidentally hit 9 for someone and told the crew I meant to hit 10,,, and they said they can’t change it and there’s nothing I can do. That girl deserved perfect 10s.”
In a second post, Flav went on to point out that the snafu was why he’d been captured on camera “looking down at the computer confused” after punching in his score.
“Couldn’t get the words out because I was watching the computer and then couldn’t find the other paddle cuz I was ready to go with my 10,” he added. “I found [Earle] afterwards and apologized and let her know what happen , she was cool.”
If the rapper had given Earle the score he’d intended, she and Chmerkovskiy would have received perfect numbers across the board for the first time this season. They’d also come close to the feat on last week’s episode, earning 39/40 for a performance set to Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend.”
Flav also spoke about the situation while still on the DWTS set, telling People, “I gave them a nine which was an accident. I really wanted to give them a 10, but they wouldn’t let me change it.”
Billboard has reached out to the TV show for comment.
Despite not getting the best possible score, Earle can still celebrate knowing that she’s advancing to the next round. This week’s episode — which had a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme — resulted in Danielle Fishel getting sent home, while Jen Affleck and former Taylor Swift backup dancer Jan Ravnik were eliminated the week before that.
Also still in the game are Dylan Efron, Andy Richter, Whitney Leavitt, Elaine Hendrix, Jordan Chiles and Robert Irwin. The next episode will air on Nov. 11 and celebrates the 20th anniversary of DWTS.
