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14 Oct 2024

Majo Aguilar Talks Songwriting, ‘Tómbola’ in ‘Cultura a Tu Manera’ | Billboard

Ahead of her performance at Billboard Latin Music Week, Majo Aguilar spoke about her Mexican heritage in a new video series called “Cultura a Tu Manera.” Watch the singer reflect on her song “Tómbola” ahead of her upcoming performance – with a splash of Smirnoff ICE.

Also, RSVP is open for Aguilar’s performance as part of Billboard Latin Music Week on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to secure your spot!

Majo Aguilar:
Well, I keep finding it. Hi, I’m Majo Aguilar and I’ve joined Billboard and Smirnoff ICE for Culture Your Way.

I think I will never be in the place I want to be because I will always I will always want more. And that’s cool there will always be something to conquer. We are in a very special time in which the genres of my country are being the superstars and that, for me, is very special and that’s inspiring me a lot to create. My favorite part of “Tómbola,” it’s definitely the lyrics: You who thought you were the owner of my life and look where I am. When I say “look where I am,” I don’t mean from a place of pride, but freedom, which is very empowering. You separate from a person and find your power.

At Billboard Latin Music Week, it excites me because I’m going to perform, where, in addition to the mariachi being there, there will also be the fusion of the mariachi tumbado that I’m creating. I’m so excited for you to hear it and feel it the way I do. I’m very excited and I love it. Today we cheers! Turn up the flavor, turn up the music, and add a finishing touch of splash with Smirnoff ICE.

11 Oct 2024

Nora Fatehi’s Collab With Jason Derulo, Bollywood Stardom, Tour Plans & More | Billboard News

Nora Fatehi, a multicultural artist fluent in English, Hindi, French, and Moroccan Arabic, discusses her unique blend of music styles and dancing. She recounts her journey from Toronto to Bollywood, her collaboration with Jason Derulo and CK, plans for a 2025 tour and more!

Nora Fatehi:

Hi, I’m Nora Fatehi, and you’re watching Billboard News. So I think what makes me different as an artist, not only am I coming from India, not being Indian, being Moroccan, but being Canadian. I have all these three identities that make my brand Nora Fatehi, and it makes me a unique artist. And a lot of people globally from different parts of the world can relate to me and see a little bit of themselves within me. And I think with my upbringing in Toronto, being so cosmopolitan, I’ve been exposed to different styles of music from Dance Hall, Afro, Bollywood, Arabic, Hip-Hop. I’ve taken all that and I’ve injected it within my artistry. I also make sure the dance styles are very diverse. So in some videos, you may see us do afro. In some other videos, you might see us do belly dance. You might see us do strictly Bollywood dance styles. But I make sure that within the music that I put out, I also make sure visually, the dance styles are very diverse. And while doing that, I’ve gained a huge, large, diverse fan following that have fallen in love with the type of steps I do, the hook steps, the choreography. And I noticed on social media, people would dance to the music that I put out and copy the hook steps. And I’m like, “Oh my God, let me create a platform for them on social media.” 

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11 Oct 2024

Spotlighting Ulta Beauty’s Latina Owned and Founded Beauty Brands In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month | Billboard

In celebrating the authenticity of all Hispanic and Latina communities, Billboard and Ulta Beauty are highlighting the joy and beauty behind some of their Hispanic and Latina owned and founded brands, including Julissa Prado (Rizos Curls) and Casandra Morales Thurswell (KITSCH).

Narrator:

Makeup, hair products and more. Ulta Beauty is celebrating Hispanic and Latina owned and founded brands in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, and we have all the details. In celebrating the authenticities of all Hispanic and Latina communities. Billboard and Ulta Beauty are highlighting the joy and beauty behind several Hispanic and Latina founders. Brands like Rizos Curls are at the forefront of Ulta Beauty’s new campaign, founded by Julissa Prado, Rizos Curls offers clean and natural ingredients, a formula that Prado had difficulty finding growing up, so she created it for herself, and everyone from Karol G and Thalia have been using it. Fast forward years later, and the Mexican-American entrepreneur says she “focuses on keeping the branding as true as can be. We prioritize showcasing a diverse range of curl patterns, ethnicities and stories to reflect the true beauty and variety within our community.” Prado said “this representation helps our community see themselves in our brand, fostering a strong sense of belonging.” In addition to Rizos Curls, Ulta Beauty is highlighting KITSCH in their campaign. Founder Cassandra Morales Thurswell made her sustainable dreams a reality with KITSCH, a brand that is free of harsh chemicals, cruelty free, and comes in 100% recyclable packaging. And the Colombian-American entrepreneur has since become a massive player in the beauty world. In fact, her global hair care and accessories company has become a multi million dollar business courtesy of making goods from recycled materials.

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11 Oct 2024

Celebrating 35 Years of Billboard Latin Music Week | Billboard News

Billboard takes a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the most memorable moments of previous Latin Music Week highlights.

Tetris Kelly:

Since 1990, Billboard Latin Music Week has been the key location for all of Latin music’s heavy-hitters to meet, but it’s also where they get to dance and soak in some massive performances from Karol G to Maluma and Wisin to Bad Bunny. As we get ready for this year’s festivities, we’re celebrating some of the best moments in Latin Music Week’s 35-year history. Last year, Wisin had Miami wrapped around his finger as he brought the heat to South Beach. And sometimes an artist is at a panel, and the passion just compels them to sing — like Karol G did in 2021. The following year, Maluma brought the sweet and smooth vibes to the mix as he crooned with an artist just signed to his label. Bad Bunny is now a global superstar, but in 2018 the new trap king spoke on our panel and hit the stage performing “Soy Peor.” Latin Music Week takes place this year from October 14th to 18th at the Fillmore Miami Beach. Get your tickets at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.

11 Oct 2024

Mariah Carey Plays ‘Finish The Lyrics’ | Billboard

Iconic singer Mariah Carey’s knowledge is put to the test of her extensive music collection. Keep watching to see how many lyrics she can finish! 

Tetris Kelly:

I just want to play a quick, quick game, quick game. So it’s- we want to finish, see if you can finish your own lyrics.

Mariah Carey:

Oh no, don’t do that to me. 

Tetris Kelly:

It’s so good, they’re so good. I just have a couple favorites, just a couple favorites. “It’s irrelevant to dwell on the past…”

Mariah Carey:

“I’m accountable for what went bad. And I mean that”

Tetris Kelly:

Okay, there we go see you got this. That’s mine again, see ‘The Emancipation of Mimi.”

Mariah Carey:

Not always! 

Tetris Kelly:

We’ll see what you got. “Let me rock you to the morning light.”

Mariah Carey:

“I want to be a baby doll.” Oh, “wrap you up nice and tight love” Oh, “wrap me up nice and tight. Love me and through the night.” 

Tetris Kelly:

“It’s too cold outside and late to drive.”

Mariah Carey:

“Stay the Night.” Let me rock you to… I said that. No, now, now, here we gotta this is the thing Okay, I did on the ‘Butterfly’ album. It goes, I want to be your baby doll. Wrap me up nice and tight, love me all through. Oh, I just want to be the one who rock. I just want to be the one you rock until the morning light. 

Tetris Kelly:

Listen, you put me in my place, you right. 

Mariah Carey:

No, and I’m just but, but, you know, because that was ‘Butterfly,’ I probably felt like, whatever. Oh, oh, now it’s ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’ I can just say whatever.

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11 Oct 2024

Majo Aguilar Walks Through Her Onstage Fashion in ‘Cultura a Tu Manera’ | Billboard News

Ahead of her performance at Billboard Latin Music Week, Majo Aguilar spoke about her Mexican heritage in a new video series, “Cultura a Tu Manera.” Check out how the singer incorporates history and culture into her unique stage style — with a splash of Smirnoff ICE.

Also, RSVP is open for Aguilar’s performance as part of Billboard Latin Music Week on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to secure your spot!

Majo Aguilar:
I would define my style as honest and fun. I really like to have fun with fashion. Hi, I’m Majo Aguilar and I’ve joined Billboard and Smirnoff ICE for Culture Your Way.

I love being creative with my style. I like to personalize my outfits with accessories that go with my personality. For me, the charro suit is like wearing a superhero suit. Incorporating it into my style was something very special because I changed it to fit my personality better. I avoid using only dark colors, but colors that allow me to have fun. I have all the colors you can imagine. And then, I saw that I could express myself freely without being so judged. It makes me feel super special and style is a wonderful way to unite with the love that you feel towards your country, my beautiful Mexico. Add the finishing touch to your drink.

10 Oct 2024

Stray Kids Play ‘Finish The Lyrics’ | Billboard

Stray Kids puts the knowledge of their own music to the test and finish the lyrics. Keep watching to see how many they know! 

Tetris Kelly:

We’re gonna play a quick game with Stray Kids, where I’m going to see if you can finish your own lyrics. Are you guys ready for this? 

Stray Kids:

No! 

Tetris Kelly:

Okay, here’s the pop quiz. We’re gonna start maybe a little easy here. “Now I’ll always be here. I won’t ever run” 

Stray Kids:

What on earth?! What?

Tetris Kelly:

These are your songs. No, this is English. “Now I’ll always be here. I won’t ever run.”

Stray Kids:

It is “Lose My Breath.” Okay, good job, good job. We got there. We got there. Now “we’re gonna go our own way to places still unknown.”  

Stray Kids:

I think this is “Stray Kids. 

Tetris Kelly:

He’s got “Stray Kids,” absolute bop. All right, here we go. Another one. “Show them what you’re made of, your endless nights deserve a loud ovation.”

Stray Kids:

“Blind Spot”

Tetris Kelly:

Yes, what comes after that, though?

Stray Kids:

Oh, wait, “loud ovation, shine bright and prove them wrong, because we feel perfect.”

Tetris Kelly:

Okay, last two. This one might stump you. Let’s see what we got here. We’re going to go a little deeper. “Locked in sight. We’re in trouble.”

Stray Kids:

We’re in trouble right now. 

Tetris Kelly:

You are in trouble. That’s because I went solo on you. Yes,

Stray Kids

I got this one it’s one “Disconnected.”

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10 Oct 2024

J. Cole’s ‘Port Antonio’ Addresses Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef | Billboard News

J. Cole just dropped “Port Antonio” where he addresses his role in the Drake and Kendrick beef. Keep watching to see the breakdown of the song.

Tetris Kelly:

J. Cole dropped a new song on his Instagram titled “Port Antonio,” where he addresses the battle that broke off between the big three. Produced by DZL, Omen and Cole, the beat flips the same sample used on Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents,” Lonnie Liston Smith’s “Garden of Peace” and features a live performance of the British singer Cleo Sol singing “Know That You Are Loved.” The first verse details his rise from the streets of Fayetteville, North Carolina, to rap superstar, but it’s the second verse that has everybody talking. Cole addresses the media and explains why he backed out of the battle between him, Drake, and Kendrick. He then tries to explain why he laid his sword down after releasing Kendrick diss track, “7 Minute Drill.” Finally, he closes the song out by trying to give Drake some words of encouragement.

10 Oct 2024

J. Cole’s ‘She Knows’ Shakes Up TikTok Billboard Top 50 | Billboard News

J. Cole enters the TikTok Billboard Top 50, along with girl in red and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but who takes No. 1? Keep watching to find out!

Tetris Kelly:
A 20-year-old hit takes the top spot, while two new tracks break into the top 10. “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs jumps 20 spots to No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting Oct. 10. The song, which released back in 2003, is tied to a filter where users try to line up the features on their face as they fall from the sky. Girl in Red’s “We Fell in Love in October” re-enters the chart at No. 4. It’s become an annual tradition thanks to its title. Last year the song peaked at No. 5.

Our final track to make its way into the top 10 this week is “She Knows” by J. Cole, Amber Coffman and The Cults. Users have been using the track in relation to the recent arrest and allegations against Diddy.

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.

10 Oct 2024

Latin Music Week 2024: Everything You Need to Know | Billboard News

Billboard’s Latin Music Week is just around the corner and we answer your most-asked questions. Keep watching to see what you can expect from the star-studded week!

To buy your tickets, click here!

Leila Cobo

I am Leila Cobo and the team and I are so excited to share that Latin Music Week is almost here. 

Sigal Ratner-Arias:

Here’s everything you need to know about the big event. 

Narrator:

Latin Music Week brings legends, rising stars and powerful executives in Latin music all together under one roof for a week of exclusives, panels, activations and live performances. You’ll hear from megastars like Peso Pluma, Feid, Gloria Estefan and J Balvin as they reveal personal insight on their creative processes to fans and provide an inside look on today’s hottest musical trends. This event is all about the fans. Fans will get the opportunity to ask their burning questions to some of their favorite artists. There will be live concerts you won’t see anywhere else. This year’s Latin Music Week will feature star-studded performances from Grupo Frontera, Young Miko and more. You can purchase your tickets at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com. 

Isabela Raygoza:

And now that you know what Latin Music Week is all about, buy your tickets now and see you in Miami!