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23 Jan 2024

Rihanna Meets Natalie Portman, SZA & Mary J. Blige Comparison, 2024 Oscar Noms | Billboard News

Billie Eilish and Finneas have earned their second Oscar nomination for their track “What Was I Made For?” and Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt have been nominated for “I’m Just Ken,” but there are a few musicians and actors who are noticeably missing from this year’s nominations. Jennifer Lopez has been nominated for a Razzie for her role in ‘The Mother.’ Rihanna had the ultimate fangirl moment when she met Natalie Portman for the first time. Common and Jennifer Hudson seemingly confirm their relationship on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’ On a recent episode of ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy cleared the air after DJ Envy called SZA “this generation’s Mary (J. Blige).” And more!

Tetris Kelly:
The Oscar nominations are here, J.Lo flops, J-Hud got a man, and Rihanna fangirls. We hang out with Flavor Flav. They compare Mary J. Blige to who? And we learn about Ivan Cornejo.

It’s Tetris, it’s Tuesday and it’s January 23rd. Welcome to Billboard News. Now it is spicy in these music streets, but before we get into the tea of the day, let’s jump over to the movie biz for the Oscar noms.

Billie Eilish may earn her second Oscar while everyone notices a major snub. Here are your 2024 Oscar nominations. Billie Eilish and Finneas earned their second Oscar nomination for “What Was I Made For?” If she takes home the trophy for best original song, that will make her a two-time Oscar winner at just the age of 22. But she’ll have to beat out Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson; Scott George; Diane Warren, who received her 15th nomination but has yet to win; and fellow ‘Barbie’ soundtrack writers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Noticeably missing from the category: Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night.”

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23 Jan 2024

Here Are 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Ivan Cornejo | Billboard

Ivan Cornejo reveals five things you didn’t know about him!

Ivan Cornejo
Hey, what’s up guys? It’s Ivan Cornejo, and here’s five things you guys probably didn’t know about me.

Ivan Cornejo
First one is I hate olives. I’m allergic to mushrooms. If I wasn’t a singer, I would have been working to try to be an actor. I love history. I love watching all documentaries about like, war and stuff and just learning about the past. And I love Michael Jackson. And those are five things you probably didn’t know about me.

22 Jan 2024

Taylor Swift Cheers on Chiefs With Kelce Family, LE SSERAFIM’s Mini Album & More | Billboard News

Justin Timberlake surprised fans with a new track and a new album trailer at his Memphis concert. Bruno Mars took over Tokyo, performing a few shows at the Tokyo Dome. Taylor Swift celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs’ win against the Buffalo Bills, and Eminem cheered on the Detroit Lions as they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Reneé Rapp’s ‘SNL’ performances included a surprised cameo from Megan Thee Stallion and Rachel McAdams. Zayn gives fans an update after his foot was run over in Paris. (G)I-DLE dropped their new track “Wife” ahead of their upcoming new album, and LE SSERAFIM announced their third mini album. And more!

Tetris Kelly
A weekend of football, ‘SNL’ and Zayn’s foot getting run over. We have a new Hot 100 No. 1, some brand new K-pop bops are arriving. Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake are back on stage and we learn more about Laufey. Happy Monday, it’s Tetris and this is the January 22nd episode of Billboard News. Today is full of a lot of news and a brand-new chart. So let’s jump into it with our first story. JT teases his next era in his hometown, while Bruno Mars proves he’s big in Japan, the biggest guys in pop are tearing up the stage all over the world. Justin Timberlake headed back to Memphis for one night only, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.

Tetris Kelly
His new single “Selfish” drops on Thursday and JT put on his show at the Orpheum. Across the globe, Bruno Mars wrapped up a 10-day stint at the Tokyo Dome and shared some highlights from his totally kawaii trip. I wish I was at those shows. I have so much FOMO. I even had football FOMO this weekend. Let me tell you about it in the three things you didn’t know.

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22 Jan 2024

Here Are Five Things You Didn’t Know About Laufey | Billboard

Laufey reveals five things you didn’t know about her!

Laufey
Hi, I’m Laufey, and here are five things you don’t know about me.

Laufey
No. 1, I don’t like pickles. I don’t know why I don’t like pickles. No. 2, I grew up figure skating and doing ballet. So I’m quite flexible. No. 3, my ultimate dream is to write the James Bond song. No. 4, I studied Danish for seven years, and speak a bit of Danish, but I can read, I can read Danish. No. 5 I really want to learn trumpet. I love trumpet. I love Chet Baker, and I feel like my life won’t be completely complete until I learn trumpet. And those are five things you don’t know about me.

22 Jan 2024

Hot 100 Chart Reveal: Jan. 27 | Billboard News

Teddy Swims manages to stay steady at No. 8, 21 Savage makes the top 10, and we have a brand new No. 1 song. Watch the video to find out which track earned the crown.

Tetris Kelly:
This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Jan. 27. Debuting on the chart at No. 10 is 21 Savage, Travis Scott and Metro Boomin. SZA falls three spots to No. 9.

Teddy Swims holds on to a second week at No. 8.

Doja Cat slips to No. 7 as Zach and Kacey dropped to six. 21 Savage gets a second top 10 debut with “Redrum.” Tate McRae is at No. 4, while “Cruel Summer” hangs in the top three. Jack Harlow drops from No. 1, which makes space for the debut of Ariana Grande’s eighth No. 1, “Yes, And?”

19 Jan 2024

Julia Michaels Talks Writing Music for Disney’s Wish,’ Her Approach to Writing for Other Artists & More | Billboard News

Julia Michaels talks about what it was like to become the youngest female songwriter to write songs for Disney film Wish, how she would feel if she were to receive an Oscar nomination, how her anxiety is her power, how she approaches for other artists like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter and more!

Julia Michaels:
There’s gonna be littles all over the world that are going to feel connected to the songs, and they’re gonna grow up with the songs like I grew up with my Disney songs. Hi, I’m Julia Michaels, and this is Billboard News.

Rania Aniftos:
Hey, everybody. I’m Rania Anifto with Billboard News, and I’m so happy to be here with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels.

So Wish, yes, what a beautiful story. You got to write the music for it. And you’re the youngest female songwriter to write songs for a Disney movie.

Julia Michaels:
That’s what I’ve been told.

Rania Aniftos:
What was that like, hearing about that history-making accomplishment?

Julia Michaels:
Overall, just was such an honor. I mean, I’ve … I grew up listening to Disney and watching Disney, Alan Menken and the Lopezs and Howard Ashman, and just the greats, and to be able to, you know, follow in their, their footsteps is beautiful … terrifying and beautiful.

Rania Aniftos:
Obviously, I’m guessing it was pretty intimidating writing for, like, a Disney film. Like, how did you I guess, work through that? Were you were like, “OK, I can do this. I’m set in, they asked me you know, like, and I’m ready to take this on.”

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19 Jan 2024

Selena Gomez’s ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Revival, Madonna Gets Sued By Fans & More | Billboard News

Selena Gomez is set to produce a ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ revival with her former co-star David Henrie and return to her role as Alex Russo in the pilot episode. Madonna gets sued by fans because she allegedly started her concerts two hours later than advertised. Green Day, The Bleachers, and K-pop girl group IVE are some of the artists featured in this week’s Friday Music Guide, Julia Michaels talks about writing songs for Disney’s latest film ‘Wish’ and her approach to writing for other artists and Billboard gives a preview of Spotify’s Grammys Best New Artist Party and talked to nominees The War and Treaty.

Tetris Kelly
Madonna fans sue the queen, Spotify is throwing a party and we have a special guest. We hang out with Julia Michaels, talk about the ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ comeback and have all your brand new music. Welcome to Billboard News. I’m not lying when I tell you today’s show is packed. The Grammys are around the corner and we have brand new music. Everybody’s favorite band is back. We welcome the return of rock legends Green Day with ‘Savior.’

Tetris Kelly
More new music coming throughout the show but I got a party to talk about and a very special guest joining us. Nobody does it like Spotify. Grammy week is approaching and one of the biggest events of the year is their Best New Artist party that always brings the biggest performers and the brightest talent with this year’s lineup on February 1 including performers like Jelly Roll, Victoria Monét and more. And speaking of the party, I have some very talented friends I haven’t hung out with in a while here to talk with us. Hey, War and Treaty, what’s going on? I am so excited to hear you guys are performing at this event. But I mean, I’ve been watching you guys grow, grow, grow and now Best New Artist at the Grammys. How are you feeling?

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19 Jan 2024

Country Duo The War and Treaty Talk Performing at Spotify’s Grammy Best New Artist Party, 2024 Emmys & More | Billboard News

Country duo The War and Treaty talk to Billboard News’ Tetris Kelly about performing at Spotify’s Grammy Best New Artist party, how they feel about their nomination, what it was like to perform at the 2024 Emmys with Charlie Puth and more!

Michael Trotter Jr
But to perform live at the party, like, let’s do it.

Tetris Kelly
Nobody does it like Spotify. Grammy week is approaching and one of the biggest events of the year is their Best New Artist party that always brings the biggest performers and the brightest talent with this year’s lineup on February 1, including performers like Jelly Roll, Victoria Monét and more. And speaking of the party, I have some very talented friends I haven’t hung out with in a while here to talk with us. Hey, War and Treaty what’s going on?

War and Treaty
Hey Tetris!

Tetris Kelly
I am so excited to hear you guys are performing at this event. But I mean, I’ve been watching you guys grow, grow, grow and now Best New Artist at the Grammys? How are you feeling?

Tanya Blount
This is insane. I mean, the whole journey has been one big, insane experience.

Michael Trotter Jr
It’s wild.

Tanya Blount
Yeah.

Tetris Kelly
I mean, where were you when you got the news?

Michael Trotter Jr
In the airport, we were literally sitting out in breakfast waiting on our flight. And I started immediately just crying. And Tanya was like who died who died

Tanya Blount
I asked who died, cause someone’s always dying. He always knows who’s dead before I do.

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18 Jan 2024

Taylor Swift Leads iHeartRadio Music Award Nods, Ariana Grande’s New Album & More | Billboard News

Taylor Swift leads the iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations with nine nods; Jelly Roll, 21 Savage and SZA are all close behind with eight nominations; and Olivia Rodrigo garnered seven. Ariana Grande reveals the title of her highly anticipated seventh album ‘Eternal Sunshine’ and she also dropped some album covers on Instagram along with the title announcement. 6arelyhuman tells us five things about him, Billboard takes a look at Green Day’s chart success ahead of the release of their 14th studio album ‘Saviors,’ and Flo Milli tops the TikTok Billboard Top 50 with her song “Never Lose Me.”

Tetris Kelly
BTS ARMY has to go to war while the boys are still in the military, Ariana drops deets on her new album, we find out what’s hot on TikTok as we talk about Green Day and hang out with 6arelyhuman.

Tetris Kelly
It’s Thursday January 18th. Welcome to Billboard News, I’m Tetris and awards season is in full swing. Today we talk iHeart. Taylor Swift leads the iHeartRadio Awards nominations this year as ARMY gets ready for battle with the Beyhive in some categories. Let’s break it down.

Tetris Kelly
We know she dominated radio and Taylor Swift received nine nods at this year’s iHeartRadio Awards, Jelly Roll, 21 Savage and SZA are close behind with eight nods each, while Olivia Rodrigo receives 7.

Tetris Kelly
In a show of girl power, all five nominees for pop artist of the year are women, including Doja Cat and Miley Cyrus. All five nominees for hip-hop artist of the year are men, including Future, 21 Savage, Drake and more. And BTS is nominated for fan army of the year against Harry Styles’ Harries, Beyoncé’s Beyhive and even more. The iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 1 on Fox.

18 Jan 2024

Billboard Explains: Green Day’s Chart Success

Ahead of the release of Green Day’s 14th studio album Saviors, Billboard is looking back at the band’s biggest chart achievements. This is Billboard Explains: Green Day’s Chart Success.

Alyssa Caverley:
Green Day has been a staple on the Billboard charts. Throughout their decades-long career, they’ve appeared multiple times on numerous charts, and with the release of their 14th studio album, Saviors, let’s look back at their biggest chart achievements. This is Billboard Explains: Green Day’s Chart Success.

Green Day’s first song to debut on Billboard charts was “Longview” in 1994. The track climbed all the way to No.1, becoming their first of 12 No. 1s today. And since then, they’ve left their mark on many other Billboard charts, including the Hot 100. The rock band has two top 10 hits, including “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” which peaked at No. 2 in 2005, and “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” which reached No. 6 also in 2005.

The band has earned three No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, including 2004’s American Idiot, 2009’s 21st Century Breakdown, and 2016’s Revolution Radio, which features “Bang Bang.”

Green Day also holds a number of Billboard chart records. They are tied with Foo Fighters and Linkin Park for the second most No. 1s in Alternative AirPlay history with 12 after the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and they’re tied with the Chili Peppers for the fourth most appearances on Alternative AirPlay with 37. Plus, they have the third most top 10s and Alternative AirPlay history with 25, and the second most No. 1s on Rock and Alternative AirPlay with seven.

There’s no doubt that Green Day has left a record-making mark on the charts.