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06 Jun 2024

Drake & Sexyy Red in Top 3, Central Cee & Lil Baby Land in Top 10 of TikTok Billboard Top 50 | Billboard News

Will Drake and Sexyy Red be able to take over the No. 1 spot from Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby”? “BAND4BAND” by Central Cee and Lil Baby makes its way into the top 10, and more!

Tetris Kelly:
“Million Dollar Baby” rank continues while three new tracks make the top 10. Tommy Richman spends a fifth week on top of the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting June 6. It beat Lay Bankz’s run, while “Tell Ur Girlfriend” bounces back to the second spot.

Sexyy Red and Drake’s “U My Everything” hits the chart at No. 3. Stephen Kramer Glickman’s version of “Crazy” leaps 41 to six thanks to a trend where people highlight their past cringe moment. Central Cee and Lil Baby’s “BAND4BAND” debuts at eight. Users love pointing out the duo’s different accents on the app.

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.

06 Jun 2024

Eminem’s ‘Houdini’ Backlash, Drake’s ‘Wah Gwan Delilah’ Feature, Cardi B vs. Bia | Billboard Unfiltered

In the fifth episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Damien Scott, Trevor Anderson and Carl Lamarre break down Cardi B & Bia’s beef from verses to allegations made. They also discuss Eminem’s return to rap with “Houdini,” the backlash he’s receiving with the Megan Thee Stallion reference, and how his career has evolved with age. The trio also dives into Drake’s music post Kendrick feud and more!

Damien Scott:
Cardi is so big. To me, her going on live and doing all this is like, it’s, like, so messy.

Carl Lamarre:
Are you guys checking for an Eminem album 2024?

Damien Scott:
Yeah. I listen to every Eminem album. 

Carl Lamarre:
Wow!

Trevor Anderson:
Drake jumped that thing into the top 10.

Carl Lamarre:
It slid pretty …

Trevor Anderson:
We’re not talking about slides.

Carl Lamarre:
We are back with a fresh episode of Billboard Unfiltered. We have Mr. Trevor Anderson back with us. 

Damien Scott:
Welcome back, Trev.

Trevor Anderson:
Yo, what’s up? It’s pretty good to be back.

Carl Lamarre:
How was Paris? 

Damien Scott:
Was it a vacation? 

Trevor Anderson:
Yeah, it was. 

Damien Scott:
Passport on pivot?

Trevor Anderson:
Yeah, you know.

Damien Scott:
As they used to say. 

Trevor Anderson:

Yeah, but it was nice. It was a good time. I appreciate y’all. Yeah.

Carl Lamarre:
This week, pretty formidable. You know, in terms of what we got going on. First off, Cardi B versus Bia. Cardi B last week, she jumped on GloRilla’s and Megan Thee Stallions remix for “Wanna Be,” had, you know, some things to say about Bia, which she threw a little bit of shots.

Damien Scott:
Can you break down this beef? Do you understand how this beef started?

Carl Lamarre: 
So, I think, this is just like, guilt by association type s–t, because, you know, Bia’s team Minaj right? Team Nicki. So you know.

Keep watching to learn more!

06 Jun 2024

Brent Faiyaz’s Journey as an Independent Artist, Creating ISO Supremacy & More | Billboard Cover

Billboard cover star Brent Faiyaz paved the way for many other independent artists. With his success independently, he was driven to create a network where independent artists could thrive, which is how ISO Supremacy came to life. Brent Faiyaz talks about his journey as an independent artist, his advice to other independent artists, why ISO Supremacy’s mission is to support independent artists and more!

Brent Faiyaz:

I really like doing what I want to do. And then I like being able to say no to things that I don’t want to do. The main thing that comes with giving up a piece of your independence is not being able to say no. It really isn’t no deeper than that for me. So I think I just want to, I want to inspire people to not be OK with being told what to do. You can’t grow like this. How are you going to be constant? How are you gonna grow when mother—-ers constantly say no, no, stay down. So before people decide they want to do deals and they want to, they want to take these large amounts of money and they want to collab with this person, that person, I want people to really sit and think about like, you feel me, are they going to be okay with not being able to control the sh*t that they want to do? I was making money selling beats, like in high school, middle school. But that’s like a lot of how I got my friends like when I was young. Like it’d be like growing mother—-ers coming into the house like to get beats off me and sh–. And my parents are like, who are these grown adults coming by the house like to like what is thid going on, like bruh, people like my music.

Keep watching to learn more!

05 Jun 2024

Britney Spears Meets Up With Ex-Fiancée, While Her Ex-Husband Joins Reality TV | Billboard News

Britney Spears meets up with ex-fiancée, Jason Trawick, and her ex-husband, Sam Asghari heads to reality TV. Stay tuned to learn more!

Tetris Kelly:

Britney apparently met up with her ex in Vegas while her other ex is hitting reality TV. Oh, and she may have compared herself to ‘The Ring.’ This is a Britney Spears Roundup. Britney’s ex-husband. Sam Ashgari is headed to the popular Peacock reality show Traitors. He’s competing in season three alongside other contestants, like Vanderpump Rules star, Tom Sadoval. Will Brit watch? Probably not, she’s been on the move. Recently, while in Vegas with her brother Bryan, sources told TMZ Brit got together with her ex-fiancée and former co-conservator, Jason Trawick. They were romantic from 2009 to 2013 and got engaged in 2011. Though their sources say the meetup was just friendly. What’s Britney say? She referenced ‘The Ring’ on IG saying, “Does anybody remember this movie where they hold this little girl captive too long and she finally comes out of the tv walking on her hands and knees and destroyed half the nation??? Y’all stay cozy. You guys have nothing to worry about at all !!! Love y’all !!!” We love you, too.

05 Jun 2024

JoJo Siwa Spotted Kissing ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Finalist, Sparking Dating Rumors | Billboard News

JoJo Siwa has sparked dating rumors after she was spotted kissing ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ finalist Madison Rouge Alvarado. Madison recently celebrated JoJo’s 21st birthday with her at Disney World. Tune in to find out more!

Tetris Kelly:

JoJo Siwa said it herself, but looks like karma is in her favor. JoJo Siwa was spotted kissing Madison Rouge Alvarado, who she judged on ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’ She recently helped JoJo celebrate her 21st birthday at Disney World. And Madison supports JoJo on TikTok. Needless to say, Madison impressed her with her “Can’t Be Tamed” Solo. We’re just happy to see them happy.

05 Jun 2024

Russell Crowe Talks New Album ‘Prose & Cons,’ Touring In North America & More | Billboard News

You may know Russell Crowe from the big screen, but did you know he’s a musician? He’s releasing a new album, Prose & Cons, with his band, Indoor Garden Party. He shares what the album is going to sound like, how the band created it, their upcoming tour in North America and more!

05 Jun 2024

Lady Gaga Responds to Pregnancy Rumors & Taylor Swift Defends Her | Billboard News

After fans speculated that Lady Gaga may be pregnant, she took matters into her own hands and responded to the rumors with a Taylor Swift reference. The “Anti-Hero” singer herself slammed the rumors about Gaga, and we have how she responded and more.

Tetris Kelly:
Lady Gaga wants you to stop the pregnancy rumors, and she’s using Taylor Swift to do so. Taylor’s got something to say. Yeah, you heard us right. We have the story.

Fans had been looking at photos of the global pop star and speculating on if she was pregnant, which honestly, in 2024, are we still doing that? Well, Gaga felt the need to set the record straight by posting this on TikTok. In addition to the hilarious sound she used, saying she’s not pregnant and encouraging us to vote. People are obsessed. She said she’s down back crying at the gym, referencing this Taylor Swift song.

Taylor commented, “Can we all agree [that] it’s invasive and irresponsible to comment on a woman’s body. Gaga doesn’t owe anyone an explanation & neither does any woman.”

We agree. How about you two do a song together? This isn’t the first time Gaga was over pregnancy rumors. Last time in 2019, she said she was pregnant with LG6. So hopefully this time it’s LG7 and features some TayTay.

05 Jun 2024

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Talks Performing ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ at WeHo Pride 2024 | Billboard News

Sophie Ellis-Bexter performed her hit brought back to life “Murder on the Dancefloor” at WeHo Pride 2024. She talks to Billboard about how the LGBTQ+ community has supported her throughout her career, her tour in America, a new album in the making and more!

Sophie Ellis-Bextor:
I know that there’ll be some young people that will only ever know me as the “Murder on the Dancefloor” lady. But to be honest, that’s absolutely fine with me. “Murder on the Dancefloor” is very much the sort of thing I do. I’ve been doing pop disco since I started. So if you’re intrigued, and you want to find more, there’s plenty of it.

I can kind of credit pretty much everything about how I performed to my relationship with my LGBTQ+ audience because it’s been those shows that I’ve done, they’ve really kind of crystallized and helped me feel safe on stage — excited and relaxed. But I do think if you are able to perform and feel safe, it’s an amazing gift when you’re performing. So yeah, my lack of inhibition is completely down to them.

My kids are thrilled. What I love about pride is that it links you to the past, and the present and the future — I really believe the message of it is still so relevant. It’s a very inclusive, supportive, warm audience. I know we talk a lot about being your authentic self to the point where we’ve kind of, we don’t really think about what that means. But actually being able to just feel comfortable in your own skin is one of the biggest things you can do for someone, isn’t it?

Keep watching to learn more!

04 Jun 2024

Dasha & More Set to Perform at Billboard Presents Bud Light Backyard | Billboard News

Alana Springsteen, Dasha, and George Birge are a few of the names set to perform at  Billboard Presents Bud Light Backyard this weekend.

Fans 21 and older in age can RSVP for tickets.

Tetris Kelly:

George Birge, Dasha and more are coming together in Nashville for Billboard Presents Bud Light Backyard and we have all the details. Some of the most exciting names in country are converging for a two day concert event during CMA Fest. Billboard Presents Bud Light Backyard will take place at Tin Roof Broadway and featured performances from Dalton Dover, Corey Kent and Alana Springsteen on June 7th. Meanwhile, LOCASH, George Birge and  Dasha will hit the stage on June 8th. Concert goers can also test out their line dancing skills with vibes provided by DJ Bad Ash and Disko Cowboy and of course plenty of ice cold But Light. Fans 21 and older can RSVP for tickets at budlight.com backslash BackyardNashville.

As a part of the partnership we dive into some of the artists careers with the Billboard Presents Bud Light Backyard Series. With George Birge’s installment the singer spoke about the importance of his Texas roots 

George Birge:

Growing up in Austin, country music is kind of just in your veins from the first parties you go to, to riding in the truck, or the car with your mom and dad and it being on the radio.

Tetris Kelly:

While Alana Springsteen shared her secrets to songwriting.

Alana Springsteen:

The secret to writing great songs and being creative is just keeping it casual. 

Tetris Kelly:

And Dalton Dover recalled what it means to be a part of the country genre.

Keep watching to learn more!

04 Jun 2024

Ye Sued by Former Assistant | Billboard News

Ye gets hit with another lawsuit, this time from his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta. She’s suing him for various employment law violations including sexual harassment, fraud, gender discrimination and more.

Ye gets hit with another lawsuit and his former assistant is alleging some inappropriate behavior from the rapper. In the lawsuit obtained by Billboard, Kanye’s ex-assistant Lauren Pisciotta is suing him for breach of contract, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, gender discrimination, fraud and other employment law violations. After a year of working for the rapper & fashion designer, Lauren claims she was fired shortly after being promoted to chief of staff and was offered a $3 million severance that was allegedly never paid. She alleges that Ye offered her a million-dollar salary while employed by him, then a year later offered her a $1 million payment, which the lawsuit claims he did not pay, to delete her OnlyFans account so she will be quote “God Like,” to which she agreed. Lauren claims he also sent her sexual photos and videos of Kanye having sex with other women, and allegedly masturbated in front of her. A rep has not yet responded to Billboard’s request for comment.