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25 Oct 2024

Behind the Scenes of Billboard’s Latin Music Week Lounge | Billboard News

The biggest names in Latin music came to Miami for Billboard Latin Music Week 2024. Get an inside look at the backstage lounge where their interviews went down, styled with products from Walmart.

Jessica Roiz:
The biggest week in Latin music, where the biggest names and rising stars come together to celebrate their culture. This is Billboard Latin Music Week. 

Griselda Flores:
Go behind the scenes, where your favorite artists will be doing exclusive interviews in a lounge styled in partnership with Walmart and The Nuevolution Project.

Jessica Roiz:
Walmart is taking over Billboard Latin Music Week’s backstage video lounge and spotlighting visionaries who are shaping Hispanic culture.

Griselda Flores:
Check out all the cool pieces that you can buy to make your space shine.

Jessica Roiz:
Want to bring light, warmth and elegance to your home? Check out these candles. Artist, activist and educator Roberto Lugo was inspired by his Puerto Rican heritage and Philadelphia upbringing to create these bold designs. 

Griselda Flores:
Need furniture? We’ve got you covered. Walmart has functional and stylish pieces for your home.

Jessica Roiz:
And whether you’re at home or on the go, you can rep your culture thanks to Wish Me Luck, a Hispanic led fashion brand from L.A.

Griselda Flores:
Check out their jackets and tees, all part of The Nuevolution Project.

Jessica Roiz:
Get all the products you’ve seen here by clicking the link in our article. 

Griselda Flores:
And for more Latin Music Week coverage, head over to billboard.com.

25 Oct 2024

Analyzing GloRilla’s ‘Glorious’ & Rod Wave’s ‘Last Lap’ Success | Billboard Unfiltered

In this episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Damien Scott and Kyle Denis break down GloRilla’s No. 5 debut with Glorious and Rod Wave’s No. 2 debut Last Lap on the Billboard 200, discussing why they are so successful. They dive into whether hip-hop journalism is dead, if the BET Hip-Hop Awards should continue and more!

Trevor Anderson:
Glo had that one year, she had “F.N.F.” she had “Tomorrow 2” and that’s the end of GloRilla. So for her to come back, not only with these songs.

Damien Scott:
Which is insane, it was such an insane narrative. 

Carl Lamarre:
Is it time to put a bow on the BET Hip Hop Awards, which started in 2006, and call it a day? Or what changes would y’all make?

Damien Scott:
They want participation, but they don’t, themselves, want to participate. 

Carl Lamarre:
Hip-hop is back clearly on the Billboard 200 in terms of we got Mr. Rod Wave debuting at No. 2 this week with Last Lap with 127,000 while Ms. Glo, big Glo.

Kyle Denis:
Big Glo!

Carl Lamarre:
No. 5 this week with 69,000 her debut album, Glorious, doubling her mixtape which came out earlier this year, Ehhthang Ehhthang, so shout out to those two for making their splashes this week. We’ll start with this: What are you guys more surprised about I guess — is it Rod not going No. 1? Is it Glo getting a top five entry? Thoughts.

Damien Scott:
It’s got to be Glo because this is just what Rod does, Rod is just nothing if not consistent, and you know I think the idea of him going up against a Jelly … I thought he was going to take it, but you know, especially because I like Jelly Roll, I do. I actually like Jelly Roll. I don’t think this was the album that I would see he would, if I had to play an album for people, this is not the album I would give people to listen to of his.

Keep watching for more! 

25 Oct 2024

Hanson’s ‘Underneath’ 20th Anniversary, ‘MMMBop’ Success & Connecting With Billie Eilish | Billboard News

Hanson is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their independent album ‘Underneath’ with a deluxe re-release and a North American tour featuring two nights in each city, revisiting both acoustic and electric performances. They share how the Grateful Dead influenced their career model, their “MMMBop” hit, connecting with Billie Eillish and Ed Sheeran and more!

Rebecca Milzoff: 

I feel like every few years, there’s always something exciting happening in Hanson world, and right now, you’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of your first independent album, ‘Underneath.’ There is a deluxe re-release called ‘Underneath: Complete’ that I recommend everyone listen to and revisit. You’re also on a headlining North American tour, which is kind of a cool concept. You’re doing two nights in every city, right?

Hanson:

Going back to when we started promoting this album ‘Underneath,’ 20 years ago, we started by doing an acoustic tour, and we ended that whole album cycle by doing an electric tour. We thought, well, if we’re going to remember this record, let’s remember the whole experience for the fans, especially the ones who came out that was such a transforming of the Hanson identity, the ethos, really kind of becoming solidified. People knew who we were as a band, I think, by the second album. But ‘Underneath’ is our third record, and we had to leave the label and go independent, and that relationship with the fans sort of changed in a way. Pretty significant way. It was like, we know you like this band, but will you support this band? Like, will you help us do something start over? ‘Underneath’ is being celebrated through this tour in a cool way. We are doing an acoustic and an electric night and the album itself.

Keep watching for more!

24 Oct 2024

From Harry Styles to Paris Hilton, Check Out These Celebs Who Dressed as Musicians for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means celebrities will be pulling out all the tricks and treats to impress fans with their costume choices.

Over the years, A-listers have proven their passion for the holiday by showing off impressive costumes, embodying their favorite characters, creepy-crawly creatures and more with wigs, custom outfits and spooky makeup — just like all other Halloween lovers. However, many stars often dress as fellow stars, particularly musicians.

Most notably, Heidi Klum hosts her annual Halloween bash, where she usually arrives in an over-the-top costume that often makes her unrecognizable. In 2017, she rocked a werewolf suit, a varsity jacket and blue jeans to portray Michael Jackson in his iconic “Thriller” music video.

Klum is hardly the only person to dress up as a musician at her famous spooky season parties. Mariah Carey dressed as an 80s Hair Metal guitarist one year, while Shanina Shaik portrayed Rihanna.

Another popular Halloween bash is the annual Casamigos party in Los Angeles, where stars continue the trend of dressing up as famous musicians. Paris Hilton channeled her pal Britney Spears, Nina Dobrev dressed as Billie EIlish, Harry Styles as Elton John, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly portrayed Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee and many more.

To celebrate celebrity Halloween costumes and the artists who inspired them, see below for a gallery of stars who dressed as musicians on Oct. 31.

24 Oct 2024

BLACKPINK’s LISA Wants to Work With Doja Cat | Billboard News

LISA is releasing her new album soon, and she shares that she wants to work with Doja Cat. Keep watching for more! 

Tetris Kelly:

Lisa and Doja Cat? We’ll take it. The BLACKPINK star wants to work with that woman and fans are lining up. LaLaLisa revealed to Audacy she wants to work with Doja and she’s had quite the features lately. But outside of Rosalía, she used an iconic sample on “Moonlit Floor,” she discussed that with Audacy as well. We love Lisa. More from her with Billboard coming soon.

24 Oct 2024

Lil Uzi Vert Announces New Album, ‘Eternal Atake 2’ | Billboard News

Lil Uzi Vert is back with a new album, ‘Eternal Atake 2,’ and we run through all the details of their announcement. Keep watching for more!

Tetris Kelly:

Philly rapper Lil Uzi Vert announced a sequel to their 2020 album ‘Eternal Atake.’ They also revealed the artwork and a sci-fi-inspired trailer suggesting they were abducted by aliens on March 6, 2020, the day the first ‘Eternal Atake’ was released. The artwork for ‘Eternal Atake 2’ features a group of women with their eyes lit up as if they’ve been possessed by extraterrestrials. Uzi also dropped a 29-second clip of a TV show theme song entitled “Uzi the Earthling!” The clip maybe hints at a TV show, but nothing is confirmed. The way it sounds is reminiscent of TV show themes from the 1960s. Late in 2023, they originally planned to retire after dropping ‘LUV Is Rage 3.’ They made the announcement to the crowd while in Chicago for their Pink Tape Tour. ‘Eternal Atake 2’ is due out November 1.

24 Oct 2024

‘Maps’ by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Leads on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 | Billboard News

“Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs holds on to No. 1, but three other artists break into the top 10. Keep watching to see who!

Tetris Kelly:
Last week’s leader holds on, while three new tracks break into the top 10. “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs remains at No. 1 for a third week on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting Oct. 24. After 19 weeks on the chart, Aphex Twin’s “QKThr” finally breaks into the top 10. It’s reached a peak at No. 4 thanks to a subtle foreshadowing trend on the app. Our top debut is Vines’ “Being Loved Isn’t the Same as Being Understood” at No. 8. And our final hit rounds out the top 10: Gigi Perez’s “Sailor Song” took nine weeks to land at No. 10.

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.

24 Oct 2024

The Role of Music Publishers In Cross-Cultural Collaborations | Billboard Latin Music Week 2024

Presented by Rimas Publishing 

Billboard’s senior charts and data analyst (Billboard Español & Latin) Pamela Bustios moderates a conversation about how publishers play a vital role in fostering cross-cultural collaborations, particularly within Latin America. Here’s a conversation with A&R producers Bastian and David Wild and artists and composers Corina Smith and Valentina on how publishers help bridge the culture and facilitate cross-border hits at Billboard’s Latin Music Week 2024.

24 Oct 2024

Counting Down Bruno Mars’ Top 10 Hits on the Hot 100 | Billboard News

Bruno Mars has released countless hits. We’re counting down his top 10 hits from the Billboard Hot 100 chart!

Tetris Kelly:
Today, we’re celebrating one of the most iconic artists of the last decade, Bruno Mars! He’s remained a staple in the Hot 100 top 10, with his first release since 2022, his collab with Lady Gaga, “Die With a Smile.” And in honor of his birthday this week, we’re counting down his top 10 biggest Billboard hits.

No. 10 is a song with the same name as Bruno Mars’ last album, 24K Magic. The song debuted at No. 5 on the Hot 100 and peaked at No. 4 back in 2016. At the time, it was Mars’ highest debut on the Hot 100. At No. 9, is a song written for the soundtrack of Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1, “It Will Rain.” The song debuted at No. 28 and gradually climbed the Hot 100 to peak at No. 3 back in 2011. No. 8 is one of Bruno’s best known ballads, “When I Was Your Man.” The song gave Bruno his fifth No. 1 on the Hot 100, and he achieved five No. 1s faster than any male artist since Elvis Presley. The No. 7 song introduced Bruno Mars to the world, it’s B.o.B’s “Nothin’ on You,” featuring Bruno Mars. The song became Bruno’s first entry on the Hot 100 chart and his first No. 1 on the chart when it topped it back in 2010.

From the beginning of Bruno’s career to one of his most recent songs, it’s another collaboration, this time with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open” at No. 6.

Keep watching for more!

24 Oct 2024

The Power of Viña | Billboard Latin Music Week 2024

Alfredo Alonso, the director of Bizzaro Live, the producer of the Viña Del Mar festival, discusses how the Chilean festival became a must-stop for all major Latin acts and how to score an invitation to perform at Billboard’s Latin Music Week 2024.

Alfredo Alonso conversa cómo Viña Del Mar, el festival chileno, se convirtió en meta obligatoria para los artistas latinos, y cómo se logra ser invitado