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Before Katy Perry‘s 143 album arrives on Friday, she’s released three singles — and she might have saved the best for last. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Perry’s “I’m His, He’s Mine,” featuring Top Dawg singer/rapper Doechii on a fiery duet that made its live debut on […]
While appearing on Nightcap with hosts Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson, Snoop Dogg gave a balanced take on the Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne Super Bowl Halftime Show controversy.
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Snoop, who himself performed along with Dr. Dre and friends during the Super Bowl 56 Halftime Show in LA in 2022, reminded viewers that rap being featured during one of the biggest nights of the year wasn’t the norm once upon a time. “I don’t really have no opinion, but what I do wanna say is that, just remember where the NFL was 15 years ago when it comes to Hip-Hop,” he answered. “How many Hip-Hop artists was able to grace that stage 15 years ago? So, I understand both sides of the coin and I understand how people feel.”
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Adding, “I have no answer, no opinion, because I had the opportunity to get up there via Dr. Dre. I didn’t do any Snoop Dogg songs. I was up there helping Dr. Dre and it became a great moment for all of us. So, any time anybody can get on that Super Bowl stage, remember this: it’s a 12-13-minute performance and you’re not getting paid. It’s more or less you have to spend money to upgrade your show to make it mass appealing for the audience that’s home watching.”
He then mentioned that he watched Wayne’s career unfold when he was signed to Master P’s No Limit during the late ’90s before highlighting that he has great relationships with the parties involved. “Lil Wayne is the GOAT of New Orleans rap,” he said. “Remember, I was at No Limit Records for three years and I watched his whole career come to life and then watched him get bigger than me and I was gigantic at the time and I loved seeing his growth.
“Me and Wayne is family to this day, me and Kendrick is family to this day, and me and Jay-Z, and me and Roger Goodell. I don’t know who is the decision maker, all I know is that I’ll be at home watching the Super Bowl and when the halftime show comes on, I’ll be watching that as well.”
Much has been made about the NFL’s decision to have Lamar headline the the Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show this upcoming February. The Compton rapper hasn’t acknowledged the chatter, instead choosing to release an untitled song on his Instagram. Wayne, however, posted a video expressing his disappointment, saying not being chosen to perform at the Super Bowl in his hometown “broke” him. While some speculated that it may’ve been Jay-Z who made the call, it was recently revealed by Super Bowl Halftime Show executive producer Jesse Collins the the rapper and mogul does have the final say.
You can watch the full interview here.
Alejandro Fernández and Anitta team-up atop Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart as “La Tóxica” climbs 6-1 to rule the ranking dated Sept. 21.
With her first appearance and No. 1 on the 40-deep ranking, Anitta enters a class of her own, becoming the first Brazilian artist to rule any Billboard Regional Mexican chart (Billboard has Regional Mexican Airplay and Regional Mexican Albums charts).
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Since appearing on Regional Mexican Airplay in July, “La Tóxica” has been rising on radio airplay. During the Sept. 6-12 tracking week, the corrido norteño racks up 6.3 million in audience impressions in the U.S. That’s a 37% gain from the week prior across monitored regional Mexican radio stations, according to Luminate. Plus, the song achieves the Greatest Gainer honor of the week (awarded weekly to the song with the largest gain in audience).
Fernández’s collaboration with Anitta follows a series of attractive partnerships with female artists who predominantly sing in another language. The hitmaker took Beyoncé to a No. 23 high on Latin Pop Airplay through “Amor Gitano,” in March 2007. Meanwhile, “Hoy Tengo Ganas De Ti,” with Christina Aguilera, reached No. 13 on Latin Pop Airplay in 2013.
In the proceeding years, other fruitful pair-ups arose through Latin artists Morat and Alfredo Oilvas, who earned their highest-charting entries on two different charts. “Sé Que Te Duele” drove pop band Morat to their second and last entry on Latin Pop Airplay (No. 23 high, 2017). Meanwhile, “Cobijas Ajenas” propelled Olivas to his first No. 1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart (one week atop, June 8, 2024).
As “La Tóxica” lands at the summit, Fernández ups his career count to 10 No. 1s, extending his third-most rulers mark among soloists since the chart launched in 1994, where Christian Nodal continues at the helm with 17 No. 1s, while Gerardo Ortiz follows with 13 champs.
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Anitta, meanwhile, celebrates her first No. 1 on a Billboard airplay chart in over six years, when “Machika,” with J Balvin and Jeon, ruled both the overall Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay rankings for one week in March 2018. Plus, she builds on “La Tóxica’s” success with career-bests numbers.
First Brazilian to Rule a Regional Mexican Chart: As Anitta made an entrance on regional Mexican ground in July, the pop singer became a strong beneficiary. Not only did she become the first Brazilian artist to visit any of Billboard’s regional Mexican charts, but with “La Tóxica’s” coronation, she also becomes the first Brazilian act to score a No. 1 on any regional Mexican ranking.
10th Female Soloist to Hit No. 1: Further, Anitta becomes just the 10th female soloist to land at the summit on Regional Mexican Airplay. She follows the lates Selena and Jenni Rivera, who reigned in 1994-95, and 2006, respectively, plus, Pilar Montenegro, who ruled in 2002, Alicia Villarreal (2004), Graciela Beltran (2007) Ángela Aguilar (2021, 2022, 2024), and Shakira, Becky G, and Emilia, all who scored a No. 1 in 2024.
Fifth Woman Outside of the Genre to Secure a No. 1: Anitta likewise becomes the fifth female solo singer, outside of the regional Mexican genre –or who predominantly records pop songs– to secure a No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay. Here’s that list of winners:
Artist, Title, Date, Weeks at No. 1Pilar Montenegro, “Quítame Ese Hombre,” March 23, 2002, nineShakira, with Grupo Frontera, “(Entre Paréntesis),” May 18, oneBecky G, with Leonardo & Ángela Aguilar, “Por El Contrario,” March 9, oneEmilia, with Los Ángeles Azules, “Perdonarte, Para Qué?,” July 20, oneBecky G, with Oscar Maydon, “Mercedes,” Aug. 3, oneAnitta, with Alejandro Fernández, “La Tóxica,” Sept. 21
“La Tóxica” is the fourth single from Fernández’s album, Te Llevo En La Sangre, to crown Regional Mexican Airplay. It trails “No Es Que Me Quiera Ir,” “Difícil Tu Caso”, and “Cobijas Ajenas”, with Olivas, all which ruled for one week between 2023-’24.
The song’s radio coronation builds upon a win streak for Fernández, who just received his 2024 Latin Grammy nomination for best Ranchera/Mariachi album for Te Llevo En La Sangre.
Bowen Yang and Travis Kelce are still buds, nearly a year after they bonded on the set of Saturday Night Live. The comedian revealed that he has stayed in touch with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end over the past year. “He is my straight male friend for life,” he said during an interview with […]
Druski and Rubi Rose made waves earlier this spring when they revealed they had been dating. While some fans were skeptical, the social media star and the rapper continued to post content of themselves together as if they were indeed in a relationship.
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Well, on Tuesday (Sept. 17), Rubi Rose took to X and blew a lid off this conspiracy in a series of since-deleted tweets. First, she denied sleeping with Druski and that he paid her “for PR,” tweeting, “And for the record i never slept with that man, n—a paid for PR. Not the p—y.” She then made sure to compliment him, saying, “He is funny and nice tho,” before adding, “I only give it up if I’m in love, ion care how much money a n—a got. I’m rich asf lol.”
Rubi Rose reveals that her relationship with Druski was fake just for marketing that he paid for”And for the record i never slept with that man, n*gga paid for PR. Not the p*ssy ✌🏾… he is funny and nice tho!… I only give up if I’m in love, ion care how much money a n*gga… pic.twitter.com/6RNVZ4O3Hf— SOUND (@itsavibe) September 17, 2024
Druski hasn’t said anything, but he did post a meme of himself as Nick Cannon in Love Don’t Cost a Thing on his Instagram Story.
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During Paris Fashion Week back in June, Rubi was stopped in the street by U.K. social media personality Rambo and said she was single after being asked what her favorite love song was. “F— love. Okay, I’m single, guys,” she answered before walking away.
Druski seemed to confirm fumbling a baddie while visiting The Big Tigger Morning Show With Jazzy McBee on V-103 in Atlanta. “God blesses you sometimes with situations. It’s a learning situation and that’s what it’s all about,” he said after McBee asked him why his relationship with Rose ended. “It wasn’t nothing bad that happened. She’s a beautiful girl, she’s doing great in life, she’s making money, I’m doing the same.“
Adding, “When you have a beautiful woman of that caliber, it comes with a lot, and I don’t know if I was prepared yet. But I learned a lot from it, so I think I’m coming out of that, you better have them pockets ready. I ain’t saying that’s what happened… You just gotta be ready because you don’t know when you’re gonna have to be pulling that wallet out.”
We’re not sure what prompted Rubi’s tweets, but we’ll have more as this story develops.
America’s Got Talent is paying tribute to former contestant Emily Gold, who died at just 17 years old by suicide.
“The AGT Family sends out our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and team members of Emily Gold. She was a bright young soul and will be deeply missed,” the show’s official X account shared, alongside a photo of the teen smiling and holding up an AGT sign.
The AGT Family sends out our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and team members of Emily Gold. She was a bright young soul and will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/j3tv3mAhU2— America’s Got Talent (@AGT) September 17, 2024
The dancer’s parents, Steven Gold and Brandy Gold, also shared a heartbreaking message about their late daughter on Instagram. “With sadness beyond measure we must tell you all that we lost our beautiful Emily on September 13th,” they captioned a photo of Emily in her cheer uniform. “Our hearts have a hole the size of the universe right now.”
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The statement continued, “The outpouring of love and support we are receiving shows us how many lives that angel touched and lifted up, and it is what will help us through the most difficult time of our lives. Thank you all so much for your love and support.”
Gold was found dead at 11:52 p.m. on Friday (Sept. 13), the San Bernardino Coroner told People. Per the California Highway Patrol Public Information Office, “officers from the California Highway Patrol Rancho Cucamonga area responded to a pedestrian down in lanes.”
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The statement continued, “When the officers arrived, they located a female, 17 year old, who was struck by at least one other vehicle in the carpool lane on eastbound 210. The female did succumb to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
Last month, Gold and the Los Osos High School dance team were eliminated in the America’s Got Talent quarterfinals. However, the team received a standing ovation from judge Simon Cowell. “It was absolutely brilliant,” he said at the time. “What I loved about this was first of all the energy. I think what I just saw is everything a great school should be doing, which is encouraging talent and friendship. “
Gold’s community has since organized a GoFundMe to raise money for her family. See it here.
If you or anyone you know is in crisis, call 988 or visit the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s website for free, confidential emotional support and resources 24/7.
Conor Oberst did not hold back when sharing his opinions on Elon Musk and Grimes in a recent interview. While speaking to NME in an interview published Tuesday (Sept. 17), the singer/guitarist voluntarily offered up his opinions on the Tesla tech founder and “Oblivion” musician — who share three children — in response to a […]
Fred again.., TZUYU and Rich Homie Quan all debut albums on the Billboard 200 chart (dated Sept. 21), though under extremely different circumstances.
Fred again..
The EDM star charts an album on the Billboard 200 for the first time this week with his new project Ten Days. The set debuts at No. 166 with 9,000 equivalent album units earned in the Sept. 6-12 tracking week, according to Luminate. It also becomes his fifth charting LP on Top Dance/Electronic Albums, opening at No. 3.
Here’s a look at his full history on Hot Dance/Electronic Albums:
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Peak Position, Title, Chart DateNo. 3, Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022), 11/12/2022No. 10, Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020), 12/17/2022No. 24, Secret Life, 5/20/2023No. 4, USB, 6/29/2024No. 3, Ten Days, 9/21/2024
Fred again.. also lands eight songs from the album on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, including five debuts. Here a recap:
No. 17, “Just Stand There” with SOAK (debut)No. 19, “Places To Be” with Anderson .Paak & CHIKANo. 22, “Adore U” (re-entry)No. 23, “Ten” with Jozzy (re-entry)No. 27, “Glow” with Duskus, Four Tet & Skrillex (debut)No. 29, “Fear Less” with Sampha (debut)No. 37, “Peace U Need” with Joy Anonymous (debut)No. 40, “Backseat” with The Japanese House & Scott Hardkiss (debut)
He’s now charted 26 songs on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs in his career, dating to “Don’t Judge Me” with FKA Twigs and Headie One in 2021.
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TZUYU
The Taiwanese singer-songwriter has already made waves as a member of the South Korean group TWICE, but she’s now making a name for herself as a solo act.
Her six-song debut solo EP abouTZU: The 1st Mini Album, released through JYP/Imperial/Republic Records, debuts at No. 19 on the Billboard 200 (24,000 units). It also starts at No. 1 on World Albums.
TZUYU remains an active member of TWICE, and has been since 2015. The group has carved out a successful history on Billboard’s charts, including seven charting projects on the Billboard 200. It earned its first No. 1 earlier this year with its EP With YOU-th.
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Rich Homie Quan
The rapper returns to Billboard’s charts following his death on Sept. 5 with an 11-year-old mixtape.
I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In, released in November 2013, debuts at No. 110 (11,000 units; up 230%). The project includes “Walk Thru,” featuring Problem, which reached No. 74 on the Hot 100 in 2014.
Rich Homie Quan had charted two other projects on the Billboard 200 before this week: Back to the Basics (No. 84 peak in 2017) and his debut studio album Rich As In Spirit (No. 32; 2018).
Quan’s entire music catalog also had a surge in attention following his death. In the latest tracking week (the most recent following his death; Sept. 6-12), his catalog generated 44.2 million on-demand official U.S. streams, according to Luminate, a 227% gain from the week prior.
Rich Homie Quan (real name: Dequantes Lamar) died on Sept. 5 at an Atlanta hospital. A cause of death has not yet been announced.
A New York federal judge denied bail to Sean “Diddy” Combs at an arraignment hearing on Tuesday (Sept. 17), leaving the once-powerful rapper and music executive behind bars as he awaits trial on sweeping allegations of sexual abuse.
The charges, unsealed earlier on Tuesday, accuse Combs of running a decades-long racketeering conspiracy that included sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson and bribery. If convicted on all the charges, he potentially faces a sentence of life in prison.
At an initial hearing Tuesday in front of a packed Manhattan courtroom, Combs formally pleaded not guilty to each of the three charges he’s facing. His attorneys also requested that he be released on a $50 million bond, saying he’d surrender his passport and submit to constant monitoring.
But according to the Associated Press, Magistrate Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky ultimately sided with prosecutors, who had warned that the billionaire executive still posed a flight risk and might intimidate witnesses if released. She ruled that Combs attorneys had not overcome the “presumption” that defendants in such serious cases should remain behind bars.
Combs, also known as Puff Daddy and P. Diddy, was once one of the most powerful men in the music industry. But he’s faced a flood of civil lawsuits in recent months over allegations of sexual abuse, starting with a high-profile case last year from his former longtime girlfriend Cassie Ventura. That lawsuit quickly settled, but it was later corroborated by a widely shared video of Combs assaulting Ventura at a hotel.
In Tuesday’s indictment, prosecutors accused Combs of running a sprawling criminal operation aimed at satisfying his need for “sexual gratification.” The charges detailed “freak offs” in which Combs and others would allegedly ply victims with drugs and then coerce them into having sex with male sex workers, as well as alleged acts of violence and intimidation to keep victims silent.
“For decades, Sean Combs … abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct,” prosecutors wrote in the indictment. “To do so, Combs relied on the employees, resources and the influence of his multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled.”
Ahead of Tuesday’s hearing, both sides submitted detailed arguments to the judge on whether Combs should be detained until his jury trial, which could still be months away.
Combs’ defense lawyers said he was “eminently trustworthy” and had demonstrated “extraordinary” cooperation by flying to New York to allow himself to be arrested on Monday. They offered to post a $50 million bond, submit to house arrest with GPS monitoring, and even to sell his private jet.
“Sean Combs has never evaded, avoided, eluded or run from a challenge in his life,” his lawyers wrote. “He will not start now. As he has handled every hardship, he will meet this case head-on, he will work hard to defend himself, and he will prevail.”
But prosecutors argued back that Combs was a “serial abuser” who had a history of both violence and witness intimidation, raising the prospect that he might attempt to obstruct the case against him. They also said that he still posed a flight risk even under his proposed conditions, citing his “seemingly limitless resources” and the looming threat of a lifetime prison sentence.
“In short, if the defendant wanted to flee, he has the money, manpower, and tools to do so quickly and without detection,” prosecutors wrote. “The defendant’s lack of access to his passport or private jet would not negate the fact that the defendant could easily buy his way out of facing justice.”
Following Tuesday’s hearing before a magistrate judge, Combs is set for an initial pretrial conference next week before Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr., the federal district judge who will oversee the trial.
The tension is continuing to rise between Morrissey and his former The Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr.
Marr’s management took to Instagram on Tuesday (Sept. 17) to refute a series of claims made by Morrissey over the past few weeks, including that Marr “ignored” an offer to tour as the Smiths next year, that he blocked an upcoming greatest hits album and that he acquired the trademark of the band’s name.
“Recent statements made by Morrissey on his website regarding the trademark of the Smiths’ name are incorrect,” the statement begins, before revealing that Marr reached out to Morrissey in 2018 after a “third party” attempted to use the band’s name “to work together in protecting The Smiths’ name.” The statement claims that Morrissey didn’t respond, leading Marr to register the trademark on his own. In January 2024, Marr reportedly “signed an assignment of joint ownership to Morrissey. Execution of this document still requires Morrissey to sign.”
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The statement also includes a direct quote from Marr, which reads, “To prevent third parties from profiting from the band’s name, it was left to me to protect the legacy. This I have done on behalf of both myself and my former bandmates. As for the offer to tour, I didn’t ignore the offer – I said no.”
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The post concluded by claiming that Marr was not planning to tour with another vocalist, and that he did decline the greatest hits album, “given the number already in existence.”
Marr’s response comes a day after Morrissey shared a message on his website titled “The Plot Thickens,” where he claimed that Marr “successfully applied for 100% trademark rights / Intellectual Property ownership of The Smiths name,” which he alleges “was done without any consultation to Morrissey, and without allowing Morrissey the standard opportunity of ‘objection’.”
Morrissey added that due to the trademark rights, Marr can “now tour as The Smiths using the vocalist of his choice, and it also prohibits Morrissey from using the name whilst also denying Morrissey considerable financial livelihood,” before concluding, “Morrissey alone created the musical unit name ‘The Smiths’ in May 1982.”
The legendary British rockers broke up acrimoniously in 1987, after releasing four studio albums together.
