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14 Mar 2025

Koe Wetzel Brings Country Flair at Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW | Billboard News

Koe Wetzel kicked off the first night at Billboard’s THE STAGE at SXSW 2025, and opening acts George Birge & Ashley Cooke set the mood for the country filled night. Keep watching for a recap of the first night!

What do you think of Koe Wetzel’s performance? Let us know in the comments below!

Narrator:

Country star Koe Wetzel was straight fire on Billboard’s THE STAGE at SXSW Austin last night, and the crowd was living! In a black tee and camo cap, Koe sang his hits and drank tequila straight from the bottle. Before delivering 17 fiery performances, Austin native George Birge and Ashley Cooke warmed up the stage for Koe, who kicked off his set with “9 Lives” and ended the night with his five-week No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, “High Road.” What’s your favorite Koe Wetzel song? Leave it in the comments below and keep it locked in at Billboard for all your SXSW news!

14 Mar 2025

Gelo Drops ‘Can You Please?’ With GloRilla & More | Billboard News

The sports and music world is full of exciting new updates, and we’re breaking it down. From Gelo and GloRilla’s new collab to Eminem reportedly wanting to bring a WNBA team to Detroit, keep watching to find out more!

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!

Tetris Kelly:
Gelo teams up with Glorilla for his new song, “Can You Please?” A new lineup for March Madness has dropped, and one of hip-hop’s biggest names is looking to invest in the WNBA. Here’s what’s going on in the world of sports. Gelo references his Memphis twin in his viral hit “Tweaker,” and it seems like he might have been referring to Glo! Gelo released his new song, “Can You Please?” featuring GloRilla, last Friday [March 7]. It seems like Gelo has been excited about releasing this song for a while. He even spoke about it on the podcast he co-hosts with his brother, Lonzo, back in January:

Gelo:
We might got to get out “Can You Please?” soon for them, bro.

Both of the Ball brothers have been super supportive of Gelo’s music career, and Lonzo shared a preview of “Can You Please?” with the Bulls locker room ahead of the song’s release.

Last week, Glo was announced as the headliner at the Women’s NCAA Final. Now, the star-studded lineup for the Men’s NCAA Final Four has also been announced! The party kicks off with Pitbull headlining the AT&T Block Party on April 4, with our Woman of the Year, Doechii, performing earlier in the day. Jelly Roll keeps the party going the next day, April 5th, headlining Coca-Cola Live! with additional performances from T-Pain. Chris Stapleton closes out the weekend on April 6, headlining the CapitalOne Fest.

From headliners to a potential team owner, Eminem has reportedly joined a bid to try to bring a WNBA team to Detroit. He’s reported to be partnering with former Pistons player Grant Hill and current Lions quarterback Jared Goff on this effort. Eminem isn’t the only big name eyeing WNBA ownership — several sports stars are also vying for teams.

Keep watching for more!

14 Mar 2025

Benson Boone, John Fogerty, Kesha & More at SXSW 2025: See the Photos

The heat was up in Austin, Texas, this week, but the music was even hotter.

Approximately 300,000 people descended upon the Texas capital from March 7 to 15 for SXSW 2025. As it has annually since 1987, the gathering brought together musicians, artists, directors, innovators and other creatives for panels, performances, barbecue and general revelry.

On the ground in Austin, where temperatures reached 92 degrees in the latter half of the week, attendees buzzed about standout moments that included a spirited performance from rock royalty John Fogerty, who played the city’s iconic venue Stubb’s, and also took part in a keynote conversation with Tom Morello. Benson Boone did backflips onstage during a much-hyped show, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich took part in a conversation with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe (and also hung out backstage with Kesha), and former first lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson appeared for a live taping of their new podcast, IMO.

Meanwhile, Flying Lotus came to town for a screening of his newest film Ash (which he both directed and composed the score for), Anderson .Paak got people on the dance floor while playing as DJ Pee. Wee, and Will.i.am took part in a thoughtful conversation about AI.

Billboard also threw the biggest shows of the week at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. Here, Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW hosted country titan Koe Wetzel, who wowed the audience on Friday, March 13. On Friday, March 14, Mexico’s Grupo Frontera will bring the heat during an evening performance, while dance music star John Summit will close out the week on Saturday night.

See images from SXSW 2025 below.

14 Mar 2025

Brilla Conmigo: Unlocking Confidence With Elena Rose, Presented by Billboard & Invisalign

This is partner content.

“Brilla Conmigo” is a short-form video series featuring Latin artists Elena Rose, Mariangela and Joaquina showcasing how beauty, health and wellness fuel their creativity. Through candid conversations, they discuss how self-care, cultural pride and personal empowerment nurture confidence, which plays a key role in their artistry. Partnering with Invisalign to enhance their smiles and self-esteem, they share how feeling their best physically and mentally elevates their performance and creativity. The series highlights how beauty and wellness are essential to their lives, inspiring viewers to prioritize their own confidence and well-being.

Elena Rose:
Feeling beautiful is being beautiful. I see beauty in everything. It’s what feeds my art. I’m just so grateful that I get to do what I love. And I don’t want to miss out on anything. Any opportunity we have to do, something that we feel is good for us is going to bring a positive result. Beauty, health and wellness have become a consequence of a lot of things that I’ve had to do in order to feel that confidence. My spirituality is my core. I protect my heart in so many ways. But I don’t get in the middle of my heart living. When I speak about beauty, I like it more when people tell me that they feel my beauty more than they see it. Invisalign is the No. 1 doctor recommended clear aligner.

13 Mar 2025

What Do Fans Think About Copyright Lawsuit Over Miley Cyrus’ Flowers & Bruno Mars’ ‘When I Was Your Man’? | Billboard News

Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” was hit with a copyright lawsuit in 2024 over Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man,” and the judge handling the case is unlikely to dismiss it. Billboard took to the streets to gather public opinion about the lawsuit. Keep watching to see what people think.

Do you think that Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” is copying Bruno Mars’ song? Let us know in the comments below.

Guest 1:

The whole thing is petty. It doesn’t make sense for anyone to be suing anyone because songs don’t even really belong to anyone.

Tetris Kelly:

Miley Cyrus is involved in a copyright lawsuit filed over allegations that her Grammy-winning “Flowers” infringed the Bruno Mars song “When I Was Your Man.” But what do fans think?

Guest 2:

I’ve definitely heard songs that sound more similar than those two do.

Guest 3:

I’m singing them both in my head right now, and I feel like it’s not like a Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo situation. 

Tetris Kelly:

And where does the case stand now? We’re breaking it down.

Guest 4:

Maybe I think she just really likes the song.

Guest 5:

I think it’s hard to determine. 

Tetris Kelly:

At a recent hearing in Los Angeles, a federal judge looks unlikely to immediately dismiss the lawsuit accusing Cyrus. In her first response back in November, attorneys for Miley said that the total lack of involvement from Bruno himself and two of the song’s other co-writers required the outright dismissal of the lawsuit.

Guest 2:

It’s easy to say, like oh, they’re being bitter, but my dad’s a songwriter, so I definitely understand the like, if they want to fight it out. They deserve the chance to, I guess, because, like, they worked really hard on it. Bruno Mars can go from this to this to that, but if you’re a songwriter you don’t know when your next thing is. 

Keep watching for more.

13 Mar 2025

Myriam Hernández on How She Met Karol G & Their ‘El Hombre Que Yo Amo’ Duet | Billboard In Conversation

Myriam Hernández shares how she began hosting the Festival de Viña, recounts the story of how she met Karol G and their memorable duet of “El Hombre Que Yo Amo” during her performance at Viña del Mar, reflects on her personal growth since her divorce, discusses what it’s like working with her son as her publicist, highlights her friendship with Luis Miguel, reveals plans for her upcoming tour later in the year and more!

Leila Cobo:
Myriam Hernández, I would tell you, “Welcome to Billboard,” but it looks like you’re the one who has to tell me, “Welcome to Viña del Mar.”

Myriam Hernández:
Welcome to my country. Welcome to Viña del Mar, Leila. You’re always welcome here, and you’re always welcome in my heart because I have great affection for you, just like your husband, who is a tremendous musician, Arthur Hanlon. I know your family, and your children as well. So, there is a closeness and affection there since always. 

The feeling is totally mutual. I should say that the first time I came to Chile and to Viña del Mar was for a Festival de Viña where Myriam was the lead. 

It was in 2005.

And you welcomed me in Hotel O’Higgins. Do you remember?

Exactly.

At the Hotel O’Higgins with a bottle of Carménère, which was the first time that I drank Carménère in my life. I remember a lot.

How beautiful, but you’re always welcome here, always.

Myriam, you did Viña for five years?

This came up. Well, I lived in Miami. You remember I lived there for 10 years. And in 2001 they invited me — well, they sent me the invitation in December for the festival in 2002. At first, I got really nervous because it was like I’m not a host, and I took this as a challenge. I said, “Well, it’s one night and it’s the overture for the festival,” and in the end, I stayed for five years with different hosts.

Keep watching for more!

13 Mar 2025

Rich the Kid & Fans of WWE ‘Monday Night RAW’ Debate John Cena, Bad Bunny & More | All Access | Billboard News

Billboard caught up with fans after WWE’s Monday Night RAW, and they shared their hot takes of who had the best heel turn, who they’d pick between Bad Bunny and Travis Scott, and whether they want to see Kendrick Lamar and Drake in the ring.

Keep watching to see the intense night and fan reactions!

Who would you like to see in the ring? Let us know in the comments!

Carl Lamarre:
Get a wrestler back.

Rich the Kid:
Resurrection. I’d have to go with Travis. 

Fan 1:
We’re Boricuas, we gotta go Bad Bunny. Way to go, Bad Bunny. 

Fan 2:
Greatest heel turn of all time? John Cena, not Hulk Hogan.

Tetris Kelly:
Billboard‘s resident WWE expert Carl Lamarre went to Monday Night RAW at Madison Square Garden to check on the fans after an eventful few weeks, and we take you there [with] Billboard All Access. As people lined up to head into the venue, we stopped to ask them a few questions. 

Carl Lamarre:
John Cena or Cody Rhodes?

Fan 3: 
Well, I think he will beat him in Wrestlemania. 

Fan 4:
John Cena can never do me wrong, man — that’s my childhood hero. 

Fan 1:
Gotta go Cena, gotta go Cena. 

Carl Lamarre:
Shout-out, Cena. 

Fan 4:
He could turn on anybody, and at the end of the day, I’m gonna stick by his side. 

Fan 5:
Man, that’s a tough question. I think I gotta go with Cody Rhodes now. I love John Cena. I feel like it’s time for a change. 

Fan 6:
I got Cena, man. I gotta ride with him, man. 

Fan 7:
John Cena, all day, come on, man. The day he turned heel. Next day, I felt different. I woke up feeling different. Do you feel me?

Fan 2:
I’m sorry, guys. Cody Rhodes, you can’t see him.

Rich the Kid:
John Cena. 

Tetris Kelly:
Now, if you know, you know, so after his massive debut in the ring last week, we had to ask.

Carl Lamarre:
What about Travis Scott or Bad Bunny?

Fan 1:
Bunny, what Bad Bunny? We’re Boricuas, we gotta go Bad Bunny. Way to go, Bad Bunny. 

Keep watching for more!

12 Mar 2025

Ha*Ash Talk Working With Thalia on ‘Amiga Date Cuenta’ & More | Billboard In Conversation

Ha*Ash shares how performing at Viña del Mar in 2018 changed the trajectory of their career, how they’re able to maintain their energy after 23 years, working with Thalia on “Amiga Date Cuenta,” an upcoming release for a new single, red flags they have for men and more.

Ingrid Fajardo:
Hi, friends at Billboard! Today we’re here in Chile, and look at who we brought from Miami! Now we’re in Chile at Viña del Mar, how are you, Ha*Ash?

Ha*Ash:
We’re so happy with life, emotional, grateful. It’s our second time at Viña del Mar, so … We’re so happy to talk to you. 

Aw, how cute! So the last time you were here was 2018. How do the emotions feel this time around because, obviously, it’s totally different. This time you’re going to be singing. 

Well, the first time we came we were judges and we sang and it was a beautiful experience. We’ve talked about it a lot, but they were feelings that marked a “before” and an “after” in our career because Viña is watched by all of Latin America, and it was an opportunity for people to get to know our music. And I remember that there were countries where we were going to do performances in theaters, but after Viña we were able to do stadiums. So it was a “before” and “after” that was really important for us, and we’re so grateful for Viña. Now that we’ve received the invitation to come back again, we got really emotional because now we’re touring all over South America, and it’s a festival that we have a lot of appreciation for. It’s very prestigious, and it’s a monster, but we’re happy because our Chilean fans make us feel worthy of being here.

Keep watching for more!

12 Mar 2025

Brilla Conmigo: Unlocking Confidence With Joaquina, Presented by Billboard & Invisalign

This is partner content.

“Brilla Conmigo” is a short-form video series featuring Latin artists Elena Rose, Mariangela and Joaquina, showcasing how beauty, health and wellness fuel their creativity. Through candid conversations, they discuss how self-care, cultural pride and personal empowerment nurture confidence, which plays a key role in their artistry. Partnering with Invisalign to enhance their smiles and self-esteem, they share how feeling their best physically and mentally elevates their performance and creativity. The series highlights how beauty and wellness are essential to their lives, inspiring viewers to prioritize their own confidence and well-being.

Joaquina:
I have a mentor who once told me, “Look, Joaqui, your only obligation when it comes to making music is to translate your own version of beauty.” And that’s what I try to do. I think that when you see a woman who is so sure of herself, in the end, that inspires you. And for me to be able to have a treatment that would help me have a smile that made me feel good, to have aligners like Invisalign that help me to maintain that smile that I like, has been something crucial in my life. I think when you have the opportunity to physically show your happiness and feel comfortable with it, it inevitably shows. And that’s what I want with my smile. I love to smile. I love to always be laughing. Invisalign is the No. 1 recommended clear aligner.

11 Mar 2025

How Lady Gaga Managed to Conjure the Past & Look to the Future on ‘Mayhem’

There is so much pressure on pop stars to simultaneously evolve as artists while retaining what made them a beloved musician in the first place. And somehow, in that unforgiving landscape, Lady Gaga managed to thread the needle with her seventh studio album, Mayhem, and create a project that both honors the past and moves toward the future.

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Mayhem and sharing our favorite tracks on the no-skips pop project.

Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX returning to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while his “Luther” duet holds steady atop the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Blackpink’s LISA notches a top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 with her first solo full-length studio album Alter Ego, while Gracie Abrams gets her first No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart with “That’s so True” and Elton John extends his record for the most top 10s on the Adult Contemporary chart with his latest single, the Brandi Carlile collab “Who Believes in Angels?”

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.)