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Linkin Park is gearing up to release the deluxe edition of From Zero, and the band members share how they created “Up From the Bottom” while touring, the success of “The Emptiness Machine,” how fans have embraced Emily Armstrong in the band and more!
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Jason Lipshutz:What’s up, guys? This is Jason from Billboard. I’m here with the one and only Linkin Park. Thank you guys for for coming and hanging out.
Linkin Park: Thanks for having us.
You guys just put out “Up From the Bottom,” new single. It’s been a couple months since the album. What has it been like having the song out in the world, seeing the fan reaction, you know, it’s being picked up by radio, hitting the charts. What has it been like?
Emily Armstrong:Day in the life.
Mike Shinoda:Emily’s super, super jaded now. She’s just so used to it.
Dave Farrell:A couple months later.
Mike Shinoda:She used to be–
Emily Armstrong:Feels like years.
Mike Shinoda:She was so down to earth in the beginning.
Dave Farrell:You poisoned her. I blame me and Mike, I think for us, like in this whole process, even going back to the record coming out, like, I don’t ever want to take it for granted that people are going to be interested in what we’re doing or or automatically on board. “Up From the Bottom” coming out, and people being interested and excited about it. I think it’s like, it’s exciting, it’s special, it’s new, and to be releasing new music at this stage of our career is something I didn’t know 100% for sure that we able to do. So feels great.
How did this one come together?
Mike Shinoda:It’s unusual for us to be like writing and putting out new songs while we’re touring. Yeah, we usually don’t do that. Did you guys never do that in Dead Sara?
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Whiskey Myers talk about their favorite things about Stagecoach, their new album, being on ‘Yellowstone’ and more at Stagecoach 2025.
Tetris KellyWell Whiskey Myers has decided to come kick it with Billboard before they’re set at stagecoach. How’s it going? Fellas?
Whiskey MyersYes, it’s going good man. How are you I’m good man. But like, you guys are pros at this. You’ve had your own festival for seven years, which is crazy. So how do you bring in that energy to stagecoach for the second time?
Whiskey MyersOh, man, it’s just, we’re just happy to be here, man, and to win the weather. You know, it’s always great to get out here, so we’ll just bring whatever we usually just try to bring to it. And
Tetris KellyI mean, you guys clearly love festivals, because you’re bringing a new one, even to Florida. So why Florida? And what’s that festival gonna be all about?
Whiskey MyersYou know, the weather we’ve done, you know, we’ve done festivals around our home. We’ve done festivals around, I guess, Kansas, and some other stuff. So, I mean, we’d never done went to beach, so it seemed like a pretty good idea.
Tetris KellyWhat do you enjoy about stagecoach specifically?
Whiskey MyersI mean, it’s cool. It’s good setup. You know, they ain’t messing around. I mean, we’ll play music wherever. You know, that’s always been our MO we always been a touring band. So we’re just happy to be here and play music for the people.
Tetris KellyAnd I mean, you guys are fresh off an announcement new album coming out in September. So tell me about the album. First of all, you got to explain the name of the album to me. And what does it mean?
Whiskey Myers‘Whomp Whack Thunder.’ Yeah, we went on there. We went in there and whomped on things, whacked on things, and made some thunder, I guess. But it just kind of came out like that. It’s a cool record. Man, it’s a real rocking, kind of high energy record. We did it in Nashville with Jay Joyce and proud of it comes out this fall.
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This year’s iHeartCountry Festival welcomed an array of top country hitmakers to bring the heat, Texas-style, over the weekend. On Saturday (May 3) at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas, fans enjoyed music from Country Music Hall of Famers Brooks & Dunn, as well as hitmakers Thomas Rhett, Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell and Sam Hunt. […]
It’s the first Monday in May, which means the biggest artists, actors, athletes and more are showing up and showing out at the 2025 Met Gala. Held at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 5), this year’s Met Gala celebrated the theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired by Monica L. […]
Host Drew Afualo gives our 2025 Billboard Women in Music Woman of the Year honoree Doechii flowers for her cover of “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and asks who she would give her flowers to for supporting and inspiring her throughout her career backstage at Billboard’s Women in Music 2025.
Drew Afaulo
Hey, y’all, it’s true. I’m backstage at Billboard Women in Music Awards. I’m with the one, the only, the iconic, the legendary Swamp Princess, Ms. Doechii. Oh my gosh. How are you feeling tonight?
Doechii
I feel good!
Drew Afualo
I feel good too. OK, so we’re gonna do something real fun. Well, first off, let me ask you: How do you feel being here celebrating women in music?
Doechii
I feel really good. I feel safe, like I feel just held up, like the energy in the room is so good. I thought I was gonna be nervous, but my girls got me, so.
Drew Afaulo
I said the same thing. I said the energy is so light. Yes, no men involved. Oh yeah. OK, so I’m actually gonna ask you some questions. But first things first, I’m gonna give you some flowers.
Doechii
Thank you!
Drew Afaulo
They’re for you and they are real. And I want to ask you: Who do you give flowers to for getting you where you are now?
Doechii
Wow, who do I give flowers to to getting me here? It has to be my mother. It would be my little sister for supporting me and critiquing me. My coaches and artists that came before me, like Missy Elliott, Nicki Minaj, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, etc.
Drew Afaulo
We have to. And who do you give your flowers to for inspiring your music?
Doechii
Oh, probably one of my friends from high school who told me that I could make music by myself. Her name is Taylor Moon. She’s amazing. Love my school, Blake High School, and all of my musical influences.
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Host Drew Afualo gives our 2025 Billboard Women in Music Breakthrough honoree Ángela Aguilar flowers for being a pug mom, and Aguilar returns the favor to her mom, her fans and her husband for supporting her backstage at Billboard’s Women In Music 2025.
Drew Afaulo
Here we are again, backstage with the iconic, the legendary Ángela Aguilar. Honored to have you, queen. How are you feeling tonight?
Ángela Aguilar
I’m so happy. No more nerves. Tequila hit and the speech was good. I feel good.
Drew Afaulo
Period. I could hear the mariachis in the air.
Ángela Aguilar
I know!
Drew Afaulo
Stunning and gorgeous. And when they walked out, I said, ‘Period, period, period,’ as they were walking past. ‘Yes, thank you. Yes, yes, yes, yes. Work, it, work, it.’ Love that. I think you’re stunning and amazing. So actually, first I want to ask you, how does it feel celebrating other women in music tonight?
Ángela Aguilar
It feels amazing. You know, I’m very happy to be here, because my mom has always been behind the scenes, and she was always my momager, she was like, helping me since I was very little with like my dress and stuff,
Drew Afaulo
That’s cute.
Ángela Aguilar
And they’re honoring her tonight as well.
Drew Afaulo
Oh my gosh, how amazing.
Ángela Aguilar
The first awards ceremony that they honor me and my mom, and she deserves it more than I do.
Drew Afaulo
Oh my gosh, that’s so sweet and amazing. What a milestone. Incredible. So for some fun things, I actually am going to give you some flowers tonight.
Ángela Aguilar
Thank you!
Drew Afaulo
Yes, of course, these are for you, both literally and metaphorically, giving you your flowers. These are well known, my favorites, mine too. Look at us. OK, and we’re falling in love. My question for you is: Who do you give flowers to for getting you where you are now?
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Between headlining performances and debuting her upcoming album Dreamsicle, Maren Morris is booked and busy. From setting her pre-show vibe to connecting with her fans, see what Maren shares on her journey to ‘Get It Together’ ahead of her White Claw Sessions performance in Palm Springs.
Tetris KellyMaren, what are you doing? You’re gonna be late to White Claw Sessions.
Maren MorrisWhat do you mean? I’m never late.
Tetris KellyAll right, we gotta get to this show.
Maren MorrisLet’s go.
Tetris KellyCheers. So tell me what’s something that has happened in your year that you’re really proud of?
Maren MorrisI’m putting my album Dreamsicle out in May. So this all just feels like one giant pre-party for my fourth album to be out.
Tetris KellyWe’re on the move to the show right now. What’s your vibe like on the way to a show?
Maren MorrisI mean, I certainly love to blast music before the show with my band, because it kind of works as a warmup for our vocals. My band certainly helps me relax, because they’re all just goofballs, and they make me laugh so hard. And then shows like this is like a party for them, because they get to drink White Claw and then go, hopefully sound good tonight.
Tetris KellyAnd I mean, White Claw Sessions are normally really intimate events. So what’s the difference between performing in something like this and like arenas?
Maren MorrisI feel like you get to see people and their reactions. You can see them singing along with you. It just feels more human. And I think over the years, with each album, I’ve been able to just really home in on a fanbase that is so supportive and loving, and it feels like a safe crowd when you’re at that show and just connecting with people through singing.
Tetris KellyYou’re not gonna be late because of me.
Maren MorrisI know. Let’s get pumped up.
Doechii hits a new peak in the top 10 with “Anxiety,” Alex Warren continues his rise on the Hot 100 with “Ordinary” and Kendrick and SZA continue their run on the Hot 100 with “Luther.” Tetris Kelly:This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated May 10. Doechii’s “Anxiety” returns to the […]
The vibes were both mellow and musical at the 2025 BeachLife Festival, which took over the sand for three days in Redondo Beach, California, this past weekend, from Friday through Sunday.Lenny Kravitz headlined on Friday, bringing the first night to a close with massive hits including “Are You Gonna Go My Way?” and “Fly Away.” Saturday night’s lineup was led by Sublime, fronted by late singer Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob Nowell, who deftly took the reins of his dad’s SoCal band for “What I Got,” “Santeria” and more hits tailor-made for the oceanside fest. And the weekend came to a close with Sunday night headliner Alanis Morissette, whose set was jam-packed with her biggest hits, including Jagged Little Pill standouts like “You Oughta Know,” “Hand in My Pocket” and “Ironic.”
Other Friday highlights included Train starting their set with “Calling All Angels” and wrapping in epic fashion with the top five Billboard Hot 100 smash “Drops of Jupiter,” plus O.A.R. Aloe Blacc, The Struts and Digable Planets.
Saturday included Pretenders, with Chrissie Hynde wailing on “Back on the Chain Gang,” “Don’t Get Me Wrong” and more rock classics, as well as Cake closing their set with the one-two-three punch of “Never There,” “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” and “The Distance,” with frontman John McCrae’s between-song commentary keeping the crowd on their toes. Also on day 2: Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, Skip Marley, Sugar Ray, Alo and the Sublime spin-off Long Beach Dub Allstars.
Finally, Sunday included a set from The Beach Boys, with longtime friend and collaborator John Stamos joining the Mike Love-led group just down the road from their Hawthorne, California, beginnings, as well as Jackson Browne, Mt. Joy, Marcus King and Big Head Todd and the Monsters.
To get a glimpse at the three-day festival, find some of the best photos from the weekend below.
Lenny Kravitz
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Lenny Kravitz performs on day 1 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Friday, May 2, 2025.
The Beach Boys
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The Beach Boys with John Stamos on day 3 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Aloe Blacc
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Aloe Blacc performs at day 1 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Friday, May 2, 2025.
The Beach Boys
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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love on day 3 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Jackson Browne
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Jackson Browne performs on day 3 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Sublime
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Sublime’s Jakob Nowell performs on day 2 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Susanna Hoffs
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Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles on day 2 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Sugar Ray
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Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath performs on day 2 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Skip Marley
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Skip Marley performs on day 2 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Pretenders
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Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde performs on day 2 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Cake
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Cake’s John McCrae performs on day 2 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
O.A.R.
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O.A.R.’s Marc Roberge performs on day 1 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Digable Planets
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Digable Planets’ Ishmael “Butterfly” Butler performs on day 1 of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, on Friday, May 2, 2025.
FIFTY FIFTY released their newest EP, ‘Day & Night,’ and the group shares the inspiration behind the concept album, how they created the music video for “POOKIE” and more! What do you think of FIFTY FIFTY’s ‘Day & Night?’ Let us know in the comments! FIFTY FIFTY: For ‘Day & Night,’ our album ‘Day & […]