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That Mexican OT on Performing With Bun B, His ‘Bad Luck Shorts,’ Representing Texas & More | Billboard News

We caught up with That Mexican OT at Rolling Loud LA. The rapper spoke about performing with Bun B at the Houston Rodeo, representing Texas, and his “bad luck shorts.”

Tetris Kelly:
Hanging out at Rolling Loud with That Mexican OT. Man, I was just at the Houston Rodeo. You were with Bun B, killing it. How was it?

That Mexican OT:
Yeah, it was cool, man. Shout-out to Bun for having me, bro. It’s definitely a blessing.

Tetris Kelly:
And I talked to some people, some fans in the streets there, and they were saying that you represent Houston’s music really well, man. What do you feel about you and the culture that clicks so well?

That Mexican OT:
It feels good, man. You know what I’m saying? Me being from Bay City, Texas, we’re just a tree branch from the tree, with Houston being the tree. So it’s a beautiful thing for me to be able to bring my home and bring it out to everywhere I go and them accept it. It’s cool.

Tetris Kelly:
I’ve been enjoying watching the glow-up, you know. The New York Times called you one of the seven artists influencing music in 2024. What do you feel about your sound is really resonating with the fans out there?

That Mexican OT:
Oh, I don’t know, man. I don’t really pay attention to that sh–. So I’m gonna say, who gives a f—, you know? But as long as y’all like it, you know, who gives a f—.

Tetris Kelly:
First of all, I’m sorry that my brain went here, but as soon as you say I don’t give a sh–, I just thought about you sh–ting yourself.

That Mexican OTL
I had “bad luck shorts.” I probably sh– on myself about four times as an adult wearing these shorts.

Tetris Kelly:
Where the shorts at? Did you get rid of the shorts?

That Mexican OT:
After the fourth time, we had to get rid of them.

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Diddy’s Attorney Makes a Statement After His LA & Miami Houses Were Raided | Billboard News

Diddy’s attorney Aaron Dyer speaks out and calls the raids on Diddy’s Los Angeles and Miami houses on Monday, March 25th, by Homeland Security agents an “unprecedented ambush” and labels the takedowns against his client “a witch hunt.”

Tetris Kelly
Diddy speaks out after Homeland Security rated his LA and Miami homes. Here’s what he had to say.

On Monday afternoon, Diddy’s Los Angeles and Miami homes were raided by Homeland Security. HSI released the following statement: “Earlier today Homeland Security Investigations New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation. With assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.”

Now Diddy’s attorney Aaron Dyer has given Billboard the following statement: “Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences. There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated. Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way. This unprecedented ambush — paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits. There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”

As for Diddy’s businesses, of which he has many, the rapper reportedly sold off the remainder of his shares of Revolt TV, which he created in 2013. For the latest on this story, head to Billboard.com.

Luísa Sonza Reveals How She Got Demi Lovato on ‘Penhasco2’ & More | Billboard Women In Music 2024

Luísa Sonza opened up about getting Demi Lovato on her track “Penhasco2,” how she writes her songs and more backstage at Billboard Women in Music 2024.

Luísa Sonza:
I’m Luísa Sonza, and I’m gonna tell you guys like three things about my music that you guys don’t know.

First, I was supposed to do “Penhasco2” alone, but one day, Roy, my producer, called me and said, “Send me some artists that you would like to do a song together.” I send some of my favorite artists and one of them was, like, Demi Lovato. We sent that song that I made, like, one year ago that calls “Penhasco2.” I was sure that she’s gonna like it and she will want to do it with me, I think so. He sent to Demi and Demi accept and it was amazing. And one more thing, Demi: She, like, obviously sings in English, but she wanted to learn Portuguese and sing in Portuguese. So that’s why Demi is amazing, you know, not just because of that. She’s amazing.

Second thing: I think my favorite place to perform is Sao Paulo — it’s not my hometown, but I live there. And I don’t know, I feel like home, you know, so I love to perform there.

How I wrote my songs with my producers: I start writing whatever passes my mind like, if I think some phrase, or I live some things I start to write. Most people don’t know about it. That’s why, like, when I say like, “Oh my god, I did my last album in three months,” no, I just produced my album in, like, in three months, but I am always writing and people don’t know about that.

I almost died talking in English. I don’t even know how I say this in Portuguese. Crazy s–t, guys.

Watch the full video above!

Teddy Swims & Benson Boone Hold Top 2 Spots on Hot 100: What Big-Voiced Breakout Could Climb the Charts Next?

Looking at the very top of the Billboard Hot 100, there’s a one-two punch of big-voiced breakout hits: Teddy Swims‘ “Lose Control” at No. 1 and Benson Boone‘s “Beautiful Things” at No. 2.

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about where these two hits came from, whether we should look to last year’s explosion of male country hits in the upper regions of the Hot 100 (Luke Combs, Zach Bryan, Oliver Anthony, among others) or even go back to the 2000s and 2010s to find pop-rock hits from Gavin DeGraw or Ray LaMontagne.

We also got some input from our Billboard charts colleagues Gary Trust, Kevin Rutherford and Jim Asker to get an idea of who could be the next growly male voice to climb our rankings. Listen to the full podcast below:

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Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on Swims’ “Lose Control” completing one of the longest climbs to No. 1 ever on the Billboard Hot 100, plus, on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Kacey Musgraves and Justin Timberlake make a splash with their latest albums both debuting in the top five.

And is Lady Gaga entering her post-Chromatica era? We’re piecing together all the clues about what she’s up to next.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard‘s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard‘s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard’s managing director, charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)

Tyla Puts Kai Cenat in The Friend Zone, Jisoo & Jackson Wang’s New AD & More | Billboard News

YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat tries to shoot his shot at rising Afrobeats artist Tyla, by asking her on a date. Jisoo and Jackson Wang are starring in a new ad for Cartier. Lisa is spotted at the Thailand vs. Korea 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier game. Tomorrow x Together release the track list for their upcoming album ‘Minisode 3: TOMORROW.’ We catch up with Silvestre Dangond and talk about his return to music. And more!

Tetris Kelly
The girls of BlackPink are in all your areas and TOMORROW X TOGETHER is releasing new music. Gaga is dropping new album details as Kai Cent gets curved. We go backstage with Kylie Minogue and talk to Silvestre Dangond. It’s Tuesday March 26th, welcome to Billboard News there was so much happening yesterday. It feels impossible that is just Tuesday, but the news doesn’t stop and this first one is a big one.

Kai Cent
Tyla, would you like to go on a date with me?

Tyla
Are you asking me for real?

Kai Cenat
Yeah.

Tetris Kelly
Tyla hopped on Kai Cenat’s live stream and it was hilariously cringe.

Tyla
Don’t do that.

Tetris Kelly
Let’s break it down.

Tetris Kelly
We all know Tyla is a work of “Art.”

Tetris Kelly
And when she appeared on Kai Cenat’s live stream, Kai tried to shoot his shot.

Kai Cent
Whenever you get some free time would you like to go on a date with me?

Tyla
You can’t do that on a whole live thing

Tetris Kelly
Is anybody else uncomfortable? Friend zone in coming

Tyla
But we friends, lol.

Kai Cent
you right?

Tyla
Yeah, we friends.

Kai Cent
You right.

Tetris Kelly
Oh that you right, that gotta hurt

Tetris Kelly
but the live stream wasn’t all cringe. She teaches Kai how to dance.

Tyla
Yeah.

Tetris Kelly
And Tyla plays what’s in the box? Did you get second an embarrassment for Kai? Let us know in the comments. And for Tyler head to Billboard.com.

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Kai Cenat Tries to Shoot His Shot With Tyla by Asking Her on a Date | Billboard News

YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat tries to shoot his shot with rising Afrobeats artist Tyla by asking her on a date. Tyla also taught Kai how to twerk, and she played What’s in the Box on one of his most recent streams.

Kai Cenat:
Tyla, would you like to go on a date with me?

Tyla:
Are you asking me for real?

Kai Cenat:
Yeah.

Tetris Kelly:
Tyla hopped on Kai Cenat’s livestream and it was hilariously cringe.

Tyla:
Don’t do that.

Tetris Kelly:
Let’s break it down. We all know Tyla is a work of “Art.” And when she appeared on Kai Cenat’s livestream, Kai tried to shoot his shot.

Kai Cenat:
Whenever you get some free time, would you like to go on a date with me?

Tyla:
You can’t do that on a whole live thing.

Tetris Kelly:
Is anybody else uncomfortable? Friend zone incoming.

Tyla:
But we friends, lol.

Kai Cenat:
You right?

Tyla:
Yeah, we friends.

Kai Cenat:
You right.

Tetris Kelly:
Oh that you right, that gotta hurt.

But the livestream wasn’t all cringe. She teaches Kai how to dance.

Tyla:
Yeah.

Tetris Kelly:
And Tyla plays What’s in the Box? Did you get second an embarrassment for Kai? Let us know in the comments. And for Tyla, head to Billboard.com.

Sarah Geronimo, Regine Velasquez & More Honored at First Billboard Philippines Women In Music Awards: Photos

Sarah Geronimo, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Moira and more Filipina music icons were given the spotlight at Billboard Philippines’ first-ever Women In Music event, held on Friday (March 22) at Samsung Hall in SM Aura, Taguig City.

The evening marked the first-ever Women In Music event held in the Philippines, after Billboard Philippines officially launched in the country in October 2023. Following in the tradition of the Billboard Women In Music event held annually since 2007, Billboard Philippines will recognize and honor notable women in the Philippine music industry every year as well.

The event was hosted by actress, singer and entertainer Jolina Magdangal, who commenced the festivities shortly after welcoming remarks by Billboard Philippines Publisher Anne Bernisca and a three-song set by acclaimed pop-rock artist Barbie Almalbis.

The first two awards to be given out that evening were both fan-voted, with Belle Mariano winning the Listeners’ Choice award for her song “Bugambilya,” and Morissette bringing home the People’s Choice award. All the awards given out that evening were presented by men in the music industry, to highlight the mutual respect, support and admiration among genders in the Philippine music scene.

Young indie artist Zild went onstage to introduce his friend and peer Ena Mori, whose boundary-pushing pop earned her this year’s Rule Breaker award. The 2023 SXSW Festival performer then gave a compelling rendition of her new single “Heartache Generation,” giving the audience a taste of her offbeat-yet-catchy sound.

Afterward, the P-pop fans in the audience were thrilled by the presence of SB19’s Stell, who then introduced the recipients of the Rising Star award: fellow P-pop trailblazers BINI. The eight-piece girl group then launched into the debut performance of “Salamin Salamin” (Mirror Mirror) from their newly released EP Talaarawan (Diary), showcasing their precise choreography and infectious melodies.

Influencer and online sensation Mimiyuuuh then introduced Hitmaker awardee: singer-songwriter and best friend Moira. The most-streamed Filipina solo artist for seven consecutive years also performed “Before It Sinks In” from her multiplatinum 2018 debut album Malaya (Free).

Next, singer and actress Jackie Lou Blanco accepted the Icon award on behalf of her mother, Filipina music legend Pilita Corrales. The Icon award was presented by Billboard Philippines Editor-In-Chief Bret Jackson.

The Powerhouse award was given to the bestselling Filipino music artist of all time, “Asia’s Songbird” Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, for her enduring presence and influence on succeeding generations of artists and in the music industry as a whole. The award was presented by her husband and Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM) president Ogie Alcasid, an accomplished singer-songwriter himself. She then serenaded the audience with a heartfelt cover of Paramore’s “The Only Exception,” a staple of her ongoing Regine Rocks concert series.

Finally, the first Billboard Philippines Woman of the Year award went to Sarah Geronimo, fresh from her appearance at the Billboard Women In Music event in Los Angeles last March 7 as the first Filipina Global Force awardee. Husband, producer and actor Matteo Guidicelli presented the award to an elated Geronimo, who then brought the house down with a performance of two of her most memorable songs, “Dati-Dati” (Before) and “Ikot-Ikot” (In Circles), before host Magdangal closed the celebration with a toast to all women in the music industry who inspire and empower their fellow Filipinas to pursue their dreams as artists, musicians, songwriters, producers, and other key roles in music.

All in all, the very first Billboard Philippines Women In Music event was a rousing success. Not only was it the pioneer Billboard Women In Music event to be held in the country, but it also marked the first time in which women were exclusively and properly recognized for their achievements and impact in the Philippine music industry. There are many more who deserve to be honored, and Billboard Philippines shall ensure that they are represented, celebrated, and remembered in the years to come.

See photos from the inaugural event below.

–This article was written by Jason Caballa for Billboard Philippines

Kylie Minogue Spills Secrets About ‘Padam Padam,’ ‘The Loco-Motion’ & More | Billboard Women In Music 2024

Kylie Minogue shared five things fans may not know about her and spilled a bit about the making of some of her biggest hits while backstage at Billboard’s Women in Music.

Kylie Minogue:
Hi, I’m Kylie Minogue and here are five things you did not know about me.

Thinking now. Okay. One, I recorded “Padam Padam” in my hotel room.

Two, “Love At First Sight” was first dismissed and ended up being a really big song of mine, not by me by my label.

My first single “The Loco-Motion” was recorded as a demo. I didn’t have a- I wasn’t signed to anyone. So if that hadn’t gone to become a release, I would not be here chatting with you today.

The fourth thing you don’t know about me… I can’t wait to get my heels off. You may have guessed that.

Fifth thing, coffee is one of my favorite things. And those are five things you didn’t know about me and I didn’t intend to tell anyone. No, that’s alright. I can share them.

Watch the full video above!

Silvestre Dangond Opens Up About His Break From Music, Playing Leandro Díaz & More | Billboard News

Colombian vallenato singer Silvestre Dangond opens up about taking a break from music, playing famed blind Colombian vallenato singer Leandro Díaz, the great influence Diomedes Díaz has had on him, his new ‘Ta Malo Tour, how moving to Bogotá changed his life, sings “Cásate Conmigo” live and more!

Silvestre Dangond
Hi, I am Silvestre Dangond, and you are watching Billboard News.

Leila Cobo
Silvestre Dangond, welcome to Billboard!

Silvestre Dangond
Here I am!

Leila Cobo
Here I am, here we are, getting ready for the “Ta Malo” tour. It kicks off on April 12th in Orlando, then moves to Miami.

Silvestre Dangond
I am anxious!

Leila Cobo
April 12th, and then you will go to several cities across the U.S.

Silvestre Dangond
17 cities!

Leila Cobo
17 cities, 17 arenas?

Silvestre Dangond
17.

Leila Cobo
Only Vallenato?

Silvestre Dangond
Only Vallenato Ventiao. Only Vallentato Ventiao. A 22-year career, many stories to tell. I think this is going to be one of those tours… I always say this, but there is something really important. Because of all that is happening in Colombia is going to be reflected in here in the U.S. tour.

Leila Cobo
Like what? What is happening in Colombia that we…

Silvestre Dangond
Well, for a time, for almost one year I kept away from the stage, and well now I came back kind of recharged in every sense.

Watch the full interview above!

J-Hope’s ‘Hope on the Street’: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Photos

J-Hope‘s new album era is upon us. The BTS superstar is unveiling a six-part docuseries, Hope on the Street, which will “trail J-Hope’s dance journey” as he explores Osaka, Paris and New York, as well as Seoul and Gwangju in Korea, and meets street dancers throughout the cities.

To celebrate the upcoming series, Billboard can exclusively share photos from the documentary, in which the 30-year-old star is seen posing in his signature colorful outfits throughout the various cities.

Hope on the Street is directly tied to J-Hope’s forthcoming special album, Hope on the Street Vol. 1. Each episode of the docuseries is linked to a set of songs from the project through their narrative, sound and message.

J-Hope is currently completing his mandatory 18-month military service, which began in April 2023.

The first episode of Hope on the Street will premiere on Prime Video at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday (March 27). The accompanying album — which includes main track “Neuron (with Gaeko and Yonmirae)” — will launch at midnight ET on Friday (March 29).

The project follows J-Hope’s 2022 solo album, Jack in the Box, which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. A newly expanded HOPE Edition of the album was released in August 2023. It features the original album tracks, along with three live recordings from J-Hope’s history-making performance at Lollapalooza in 2022 in Chicago, plus two instrumental tracks.

See below for photos from Hope on the Street, shared exclusively with Billboard.