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Will Swifties beat Team Drizzy in round 2 of Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off? Keep watching to see who’s still in!

Tetris Kelly:

Round of a fan army face-off is closed and there’s some major upsets, let’s break down round two. Sabrina Carpenter upset NewJeans to move on against GloRilla next, but she’s not the only female rapper who’s fans helped their fave. Nicki Minaj took out Tyla, Cardi B bested Zach Bryan, Megan moves on from ATEEZ and the 2022 winners Stray Kids fell to Ice Spice. Those weren’t the only surprising victories. Kendrick may be on top with “Not Like Us,” but Drake beat him out to take on Taylor Swift next round. And country made a big splash. Shaboozey bested Gaga, Jelly Roll steamrolled Sexyy Red and Lainey Wilson narrowly edged out BTS. And you know Chapell Roan and Charli XCX are having a moment when they were able to take out SEVENTEEN and BLACKPINK. For the full list of winners and to vote in round two head to billboard.com

Celine Dion is rumored to be making her highly anticipated comeback to the stage at the Paris Olympics after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022.

Tetris Kelly: 
Celine Dion is rumored to make her highly anticipated comeback in a huge way at the Paris Olympics. Let’s break down what we’re hearing.

Celine Dion was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022 and halted performing, now Variety is reporting that she’s looking to make her return to the stage at the Olympic Games, and it’s rumored to be during the Opening Ceremony on Friday.

Celine did arrive in Paris, where another rumored performer, Lady Gaga, has also been spotted. Celine spoke this trip into existence, telling Vogue France in an April interview, “I want to be the best I can be. My goal is to see the Eiffel Tower again!”

We have reached out to Celine’s team and the Olympics for comment. Are you excited about the possible return? Who do you want to see perform at the opening ceremony? Let us know in the comments.

Lady Gaga stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix as Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux. Could the pop star be performing in the Olympic opening ceremonies? Keep watching to see all the updates on Gaga.

Tetris Kelly:
Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn is here in live action. Lady Gaga will star opposite Joaquin Phoenix on Oct. 4 in Joker: Folie à Deux, the musical sequel to the Oscar-winning 2019 film.

But the title of the film isn’t the only connection Gaga has to France. The Olympics official IG teased something from the opening ceremonies taking place on Friday. And many fans think the person under the costume is Lady Gaga. Well, Gaga was spotted in France waving to fans from her car in Paris. So we’ll see Friday if she appears during the NBC Broadcast. 

Will Shaboozey’s country song or Kendrick’s rap hit reign supreme at No. 1 for this week’s Hot 100?

Tetris Kelly:

This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated July 27. Back in the top 10 is Eminem. “Beautiful Things” is still at 9, as Teddy swims moves up to 8. “Too Sweet” is up to 7, as Sabrina stays at Nos. 6 and 5. “Million Dollar Baby” is locked at 4. As “Not Like Us” falls from 1 to 3, Posty and Morgan slide to 2. And returning to No. 1 for his second week on top is Shaboozey with “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” If you want more Billboard, make sure you hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.

Rita Ora stopped by to chat about her newest single” Ask & You Shall Receive.” She elaborates on how her upcoming album will be drastically different from her previous album ‘You & I,’ how she prepared herself to play the Queen of Hearts in ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red,’ working with Brandy and more!

Rita Ora:

He, for fun, made like a music video on AI where like you just sit and type in what you want with your favorite song. And he was like, Why do you guys spend so much money on music videos? You can just do this now. I’m like don’t. Hey, I’m Rita Ora and you’re watching Billboard News.

Rania Aniftos:

We got to talk about “Ask & You Shall Receive.” 

Rita Ora:

Yes, the best mantra in my opinion.

Rania Aniftos:

It really is. I love that mantra. Tell me a bit about how you kind of came up with that and where you wanted to go with it.

Rita Ora:

Well, the mantra has been around for a long time. The song I got it sent to me in my email from RAYE, who’s a great friend of mine. She’s also another British pop sensation. And I love her. I’ve known her for a very long time as a songwriter and as an artist. And she came on tour with me back in 2017, sent me the song and I loved it. Sometimes, it’s sometimes it’s not that deep. My third record ‘You & I’ was very deep, emotional. It was about my like, personal life changing. I got married, and I really wanted to share my story with the world. Well, with this one. I was like, You know what, let’s just put out great things that feel good, you know, and the sun is out. I’m always about the sunshine. Everything with my music has been super positive. 

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As Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and threw his support behind VP Kamala Harris, celebrities have been rallying in support of her. Keep watching to see who’s got her back!

Tetris Kelly:
It’s a Brat summer as musicians prepare to support Kamala Harris as Joe Biden drops out of the race for the presidency. Let’s dive in.

After President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race to the White House, he immediately put his weight behind his VP, Kamala Harris. And also pretty immediately, Katy Perry posted this video embracing her current single.

And we’ve all heard it’s a Brat summer. Well, Charli XCX posted, “kamala IS brat.” And the hopeful presidential nominee didn’t shy away from the Gen Z endorsement, following Charli on social media and using the Brat aesthetic on her HQ page. Now if only we could get her doing the TikTok, we know she has the moves.

Who else do you think will come out in support of Kamala Harris? Let us know in the comments. 

Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady takes over Taylor Swift’s No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, and ENHYPEN’s ROMANCE:UNTOLD breaks a record for the boys. Keep watching for more!

Tetris Kelly:
Taylor’s historic reign comes to an end as Eminem says bye to Slim Shady and the boys of ENHYPEN make their biggest debut. We’re breaking down the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department spent its first 12 weeks on the chart at No. 1, but this week falls to No. 4 due to some stiff competition. Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady becomes his 11th No.1 album on the Billboard 200. The set launches with 281,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S., the biggest of any rap album this year.

And we gotta say congrats to our friends, ENHYPEN. They capture their highest charting album ever, and fourth top 10, as ROMANCE:UNTOLD debuts at No. 2 with 124,000 equivalent album units earned, the act’s largest week ever by units. Find their full interview on our YouTube.

JADE dropped her first solo single, “Angel Of My Dreams,” Stray Kids new mini album ‘ATE’ us up ,Jimin releases his sophomore album, ‘Muse,’ Joe Jonas releases “Work It Out” and so much more new music! Keep watching for all the hottest drops!

Tetris Kelly:

Our hearts were waiting for Jimin as “Muse” has arrived, along with new music from Stray Kids, girl groups are slaying, Joe Jonas, JT and more. This is Billboard’s Friday Music Guide. He’s perfect. Jimin released the video for “Who” off his new album ‘Muse’ that is bright and beautiful as he searches for love. And another boy band soloist has a new track, and we hung out with him to celebrate. Joe Jonas dropped “Work It Out.” JT is stepping out from City Girls with ‘City Cinderella,’ as JADE releases her first solo music outside of Little Mix. But if you are looking for a complete girl group, you’re going to love Citizen Queen and “Love The Way I Love You.” And Stray Kids always delivers and they just released a new mini album, ‘ATE.’ For more new music, hit billboard.com

Cardi B called out Joe Budden after he commented on her never releasing another album. She clapped back and announced she’s putting out one this year. Keep watching to see what she had to say!

Cardi B:

You tear down my single, you tear down my personal life, you tear down everything I f*cking do, so it’s not coming from a genuine place

Tetris Kelly:

Cardi’s calling Joe Budden coked out and saying to stop bothering her about her album, as she tells us don’t worry it’s coming this year. Let’s unpack what’s happening with Cardi B. 

Joe Budden: 

It’s gonna be crazy, but that’s what Cardi is about to be now, just a single artist. You’re not getting anything else.

Tetris Kelly:

Joe said in a recent podcast episode that Cardi would never drop another album. She’s a singles artist. Well, Cardi lit him up on X and reminded him of their past.

Cardi B:

This is the same n***a that gave me one of my first interviews. I don’t know if it’s because I used to give this n***a lap dances and he’s mad that I have like f*cking succeeded so much in life. I don’t understand why I keep getting harassed by this man. You want an interview or something, you want to hear my album so bad – If you want to hear my album so bad you can pull up to my studio sessions.  

Tetris Kelly:

And let’s talk about the music, Cardi just dropped a new feature. And she hopped online to tell you her music is coming. 

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