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Khalid and Normani are back together with a new song, “Personal,” six years after having a Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit with “Love Lies.”
The pair’s fresh collab, first announced by Khalid on social media, will be released this Friday (Dec. 6).
“The door is open/ You don’t even need a key/ You’ve been pushing on me so relentlessly,” Normani sings on the track, which Khalid teased on Instagram on Sunday (Dec. 1). “12/6,” he captioned the “Personal” clip.
The Insta video is filmed on a photo shoot set, with the duo posing in front of a green backdrop. They take a break to interact with the camera, bringing the genuine vibes of the track to life.
The clip has a candid feel, with a smiling Khalid lip-syncing along to their recording: “So sensual and/ You know I can never stay mad at her,” just before turning the shot to Normani, who happens to be improvising some flawless moves to the single.
“Put your body on my body/ Get personal,” they sing together to the track that welcomes a relationship getting physical.
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‘Tis the cozy season, and the timing feels just right for “Personal,” their second duet. It follows the summer release of Normani’s debut album, Dopamine, and Khalid’s third studio album, Sincere.
Six years ago, Normani told Billboard that Khalid is “one of my closest friends.” Of “Love Lies” — which was not only a top 10 hit on the all-genre Hot 100 in 2018, but also reached No. 1 on the Pop Songs airplay chart — she said, “We knew that the song felt good, but we didn’t necessarily know… you hope for the best, but you really don’t know. So it’s just really cool to see it soaring and spreading its wings and doing so amazing and connecting with so many people.”
Watch Khalid and Normani’s cute teaser for “Personal” below. The song will be available on music streaming services on Dec. 6.
Camila Cabello is loving the new Wicked movie. On Saturday (Nov. 30), the 27-year-old pop star took to social media to share her excitement about the live-action adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. “You were brilliant,” Cabello captioned a black-and-white video of herself on her […]
Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album GNX debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (dated Dec. 7), marking his fifth chart-topper, all earned consecutively. It launches with 319,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 28, according to Luminate — the year’s sixth-largest debut frame. The set’s opening week was largely driven by streaming activity, and the 12-song effort launches with 2024’s third-biggest streaming week for any album. GNX arrived with no warning on Nov. 22 around noon ET.
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Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, the Wicked film soundtrack enters at No. 2, notching the highest debut for a big-screen adaptation of a stage musical ever. The new Wicked film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is based on the long-running stage musical of the same name, which has played on Broadway in New York since 2003.
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The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. The new Dec. 7, 2024-dated chart will be posted in full on Billboard‘s website on Tuesday (Dec. 3). For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.
Of GNX’s 319,000 first-week equivalent album units, SEA units comprise 285,000 (equaling 379.72 million on-demand official streams of the set’s 12 songs; it debuts at No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums), album sales comprise 32,000 (it was only available as a widely available standard digital download, in both a clean and explicit edition; it debuts at No. 2 on Top Album Sales), and TEA units comprise 2,000.
GNX scores 2024’s sixth-largest opening week, by equivalent album units, among all albums. Further, with 379.72 million on-demand official streams generated by its songs, the album yields the year’s biggest streaming week for any R&B/hip-hop album. Further, among all albums, it logs the year’s second-biggest debut streaming week, and the year’s third-largest streaming week overall. (The year’s two bigger streaming weeks were the first and second weeks of Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, with 891.37 and 428.54 million, respectively.)
Lamar previously led the Billboard 200 with Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022), DAMN. (2017), Untitled Unmastered (2016) and To Pimp a Butterfly (2015). Earlier in 2024, he nabbed a pair of No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart with his solo cut “Not Like Us” (in May), shortly after he led the list with the co-billed collaboration “Like That” (in April) with Future and Metro Boomin. Neither song is included on GNX.
GNX precedes Lamar headlining turn at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. He was announced as the star act of the festivities on Sept. 8. It will mark his second appearance at the halftime show, following the all-star 2022 hip-hop showcase with Dr. Dre at the helm.
The Wicked film soundtrack takes a bow at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, the highest debut ever by a big-screen adaptation of a stage musical.
The last time a stage-to-screen musical soundtrack debuted in the top five was when Chicago danced in at No. 4 — over 21 years ago, on the Feb. 1, 2003 chart — on its way to a No. 2 peak a week later. Setting aside debut ranks, the last stage-to-screen movie musical soundtrack to reach the top two was Les Miserables, which spent a week at No. 1 on the Jan. 19, 2013-dated chart. (It debuted at No. 33, and then moved to No. 2 and No. 1 in its second and third weeks.)
Among all soundtracks in 2024, Wicked is the second soundtrack to reach the top 10 for the first time this year, and the highest charting, following Twisters (No. 7 peak) in August.
Wicked launches with 139,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending Nov. 28 — the biggest week for a full-length theatrical film soundtrack since Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born earned 143,000 units in its second week (Oct. 17, 2018, chart; down from its 162,000 bow). Wicked also logs the biggest week for any stage-to-screen musical soundtrack since the Billboard 200 began ranking titles by equivalent album units in December 2014.
Of Wicked’s opening-week sum, album sales comprise 85,000 (it’s No. 1 on Top Album Sales, SEA units comprise 52,000 (equaling 67.66 million on-demand official streams of the album’s tracks; it’s No. 4 on Top Streaming Albums) and TEA units comprise 2,000. With 67.66 million streams generated by its songs, Wicked has 2024’s biggest streaming week for any soundtrack, and the largest streaming week ever for a stage-to-screen musical film soundtrack.
Wicked’s first-week album sales score the largest sales week for a full-length theatrical film soundtrack since A Star Is Born’s second week (86,000). Wicked has the largest debut sales week for a stage-to-screen musical film since Dreamgirls opened with 92,000 (Dec. 23, 2006 chart). The last time a stage-to-screen musical film soundtrack sold more than Wicked this past week was when Les Miserables reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 93,000 in its third chart week (Jan. 19, 2013, chart).
Wicked’s opening week sales were bolstered by its availability across six vinyl variants (including a signed edition, autographed by Erivo and Grande), four CD variants (including a signed edition) and a standard digital download album.
Sabrina Carpenter‘s chart-topping Short n’ Sweet rises 5-3 on the Billboard 200 (69,000 equivalent album units; down 4%); Tyler, The Creator’s former No. 1 CHROMAKOPIA falls 3-4 (61,000; down 24%) and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft rounds out the top five, rising 9-5 with 50,000 (up 2%).
Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us steps 8-6 (48,000 equivalent album units; down 5%); Rauw Alejandro’s Cosa Nuestra falls 6-7 (44,000; down 35% in its second week); Swift’s former leader The Tortured Poets Department climbs 11-8 (43,000; up 1%); Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping One Thing at a Time ascends 12-9 (42,000; up 2%); and Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is a non-mover at No. 10 (42,000; down 2%).
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Luminate reviews and authenticates data. In partnership with Billboard, data deemed suspicious or unverifiable is removed, using established criteria, before final chart calculations are made and published.
Luis Miguel took his spectacular 2023-24 world tour to a new level on Saturday (Nov. 30), on what was a historic night for the Mexican superstar during his debut at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City. It was the first of two consecutive nights at the venue, and it also marked the beginning of the end of the highest-grossing Latin tour of all time, according to Billboard Boxscore figures.
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With all tickets sold out and an attendance of 65,000 people, as reported by the promoter Ocesa, it was one of the most massive concerts of the famous performer ever recorded in the country. The dubbed “Sol de México” is expected to repeat the feat on Sunday (Dec. 1).
The singer magnified the show he has been presenting on the tour — which began in the summer of 2023 at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, Argentina — to match a venue as imposing as the GNP Seguros Stadium, with huge screens that allowed attendees to appreciate every detail of the show from any angle.
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Known for his obsession with perfection in his productions, Luis Miguel’s concert also surprised attendees with the quality of the audio, which showcased his voice potently. Visibly pleased, the performer appeared on the impressive stage elevated by a platform, impeccably dressed in his classic black suit, white shirt, black tie, black patent leather shoes and black silk socks.
It was the beginning of an unforgettable and magical night for the star and his fans, who sang along to each of Luis Miguel’s songs throughout the performance — those that have catapulted him as one of the greatest Latin stars. Saturday’s repertoire was not much different from what he has presented at other shows on the tour, with pop hits, including “Será Que No Me Amas,” “Amor, Amor, Amor,” “Suave,” “Culpable o No,” “Hasta Que Me Olvides” and “Dame,” as well as a segment dedicated to boleros with songs like “Como Yo Te Amé,” “Solamente Una Vez,” “Somos Novios” and “Todo y Nada.”
One of the most celebrated moments came with the traditional mariachi segment and the special dedication to his beloved Mexico, with the classics “Guadalajara,” “La Bikina” and “La Media Vuelta.” With a pyrotechnics show and the legendary “Cucurrucucú Paloma” — a Mexican huapango-style song written by Tomás Méndez in 1954 — Luis Miguel ended his show with a big ovation from his loyal audience.
After Sunday night’s show at the GNP Seguros Stadium, the artist has two more performances in Mexico’s capital, at the Arena Ciudad de México, on Dec. 8 and 10. Both dates are the result of the rescheduling of his Oct. 23, 24 and 28, which Luis Miguel had postponed due to unspecified health problems.
Although the singer had chosen Mexico City to close a spectacular world tour that grossed $318.2 million and sold 2.2 million tickets in its first 146 concerts, as reported in September by Billboard Boxscore, this week he surprised his fans by announcing on his Instagram Stories that the tour will instead end on Dec. 17 in Buenos Aires, at the Campo Argentino de Polo.
Miley Cyrus is opening up about one of her most controversial live performances.
In a chat with her sister Brandi Cyrus on Spotify’s Billions Club series, the 32-year-old pop superstar shared the story behind her infamous performance of “Party in the U.S.A.,” where, at 16 years old, she danced on stage with a pole attached to an ice cream cart.
“This is going to be no surprise to you. Do you know whose idea that was?” Miley asked her older sister, who guessed it was their mother, Tish Cyrus. “Yup, that was my mom’s idea. So she always lets me take the blame,” the “Flowers” hitmaker confirmed. “When I got in trouble the next day, you know who was nowhere to be found? Tish Cyrus.”
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“Party in the U.S.A.,” which appeared on Miley’s 2009 EP, The Time of Our Lives, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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While the pole dance routine sparked backlash from critics who felt it was a poor choice for the then-16-year-old Hannah Montana star, given her young fanbase, Miley revealed that the performance stands out to her for a different reason.
“The thing that I remember most about that performance was it was the first time I ever wore real diamond jewelry on stage,” she told Brandi. “So you guys remember the little old ice cream truck, but I remember the diamonds.”
This isn’t the first time Miley has spoken about her live debut of “Party in the U.S.A.” at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. In a “Used to Be Young” TikTok video last year, the singer explained that the pole was actually used for “stability.”
“My mom was like, ‘I think it would be really cool if she was in the trailer park, ’cause that’s where we really do come from,’” Miley said in a playful imitation of Tish. “So, apparently me dancing on an ice cream cart with a stripper pole, but it wasn’t a stripper pole, it was actually just for stability. I had a heel on! Like what did you want from me?” she added. “Was I really gonna do my performance without dancing on top of an ice cream cart?”
Zayn Malik is honoring his late friend Liam Payne.
On Friday (Nov. 29), the 31-year-old singer dedicated his song “It’s You” to his former One Direction bandmate during a concert on his Stairway to the Sky tour in Payne’s hometown of Wolverhampton, England. Zayn also took a moment to share a few heartfelt words about Liam, who tragically passed away in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Oct. 16.
“So, I’ve been doing something at the end of the show every night, and it’s being dedicated to my brother Liam Payne. Rest in peace. I hope you’re seeing this in your hometown tonight, Wolverhampton, this is for you Liam,” Malik said in a fan-captured video shared on X (formerly Twitter).
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The “Pillowtalk” singer had previously paid tribute to Payne during the opening date of his Stairway to the Sky tour at the O2 Academy Leeds in West Yorkshire, England, on Nov. 23. During his set, Zayn displayed the words, “Liam Payne 1993-2024 Love You bro,” on a screen with a red heart while his 2024 song “Stardust” played in the background.
Malik attended Payne’s funeral just days before launching the tour, joining his former 1D bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan in paying their respects to the late singer.
Before his U.K. concerts, Malik postponed the start of his first official solo tour following the news of Payne’s passing.
“Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY Tour,” Malik wrote on X. “The dates are being rescheduled for January and I’ll post them as soon as it’s all set in the next few days. Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates. Love you all and thank you for your understanding.”
Zayn also paid tribute to Liam with an emotional Instagram post shortly after hearing the tragic news.
“I can’t help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives,” Malik wrote alongside a photo of himself laying in Payne’s lap as the two then-teenagers take a nap. “I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life. When I was missing home as a 17 yr old kid you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let me know you were my friend and I was loved.”
Justin Timberlake has called off his next concert, which was scheduled for Dec. 2 at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center, after suffering a back injury. It’s the eighth date to be postponed this fall on Timberlake’s The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which launched in April. “I’m so sorry Oklahoma CIty… I have to cancel the show […]
Chappell Roan is celebrating a major milestone on Spotify.
On Friday (Nov. 29), the 26-year-old pop star shared on social media that her breakout hit “Good Luck, Babe!” has officially surpassed one billion streams on the platform.
“good luck babe hitting a billion streams on Spotify is cuckoo loco,” Roan wrote on Instagram, posting a pair of photos of herself rocking a Joan Jett T-shirt. “All I have to say is thank you.”
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Among those joining the celebration in the comments section were fellow musical artists Olivia Rodrigo, SZA and Brandi Carlile. “Yessss,” Rodrigo wrote. SZA chimed in with, “Yeeaaaa!!!! Never been more proud to contribute 500 streams.” Carlile simply remarked, “It kinda rules.”
“Good Luck, Babe!” is featured on Roan’s debut album, Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which dropped in September 2023. The track, written in collaboration with Daniel Nigro and Justin Tranter, peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned Roan her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart in September.
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Roan reflected on the journey behind “Good Luck, Babe!” in an interview with Rolling Stone. “I just wanted to write a big anthemic pop song,” she said. “The song was a b—- to write,” the singer-songwriter added, explaining that it’s “about wishing good luck to someone who’s denying fate.”
This year has been a whirlwind for Roan. She’s garnered six Grammy nominations for 2025, including best new artist. Her Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is nominated for both album of the year and best pop vocal album, while “Good Luck, Babe!” earned nods for song of the year, record of the year and best pop solo performance.
The Spotify news arrives just days after Franz Ferdinand gave their own take on “Good Luck, Babe!” during a BBC Radio 2 performance. “It’s just an amazing song by an incredible artist,” lead singer Alex Kapranos said. “Some artists have a moment, and it’s often divisive. But I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love Chappell. This song is incredible, and we’re thrilled to play it.”
Check out Roan’s celebratory Instagram post about reaching one billion streams on Spotify here.
J. Cole is celebrating the 10th anniversary of 2014 Forest Hills Drive with a special one-night-only concert at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Dec. 16. The 39-year-old rap star made the announcement on Friday (Nov. 29), marking a decade since the release of his third studio album. Presales for the Live Nation-produced event […]
Doja Cat is keeping fans on their toes with cryptic hints of what could be new music from her next album.
On Saturday (Nov. 30), the superstar rapper shared a series of brief videos on X (formerly Twitter), offering a sneak peek at what appear to be unreleased song snippets.
In the first video, captioned “Let’s about it,” Doja — dressed in all black — appears to open her mouth as if to speak, but the clip cuts off abruptly, leaving fans hanging. The next video, titled “my bad yall,” shows the “Paint the Town Red” rapper seemingly attempting to apologize. “Ok, I’m sorry. I’ve just been like f—ing with you guys this entire time and I feel like it’s rude and I apologize for that. So, I do wanna talk about basically…” she begins, before the video cuts out once again, keeping fans on edge.
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In the final, minute-long clip, Doja delivers what fans have been waiting for: she plays and pauses a total of nine unreleased tracks, before ending the video with a mischievous smile.
This isn’t the first time Doja has sparked speculation about a follow-up to 2023’s Scarlet. Earlier this month, the Grammy-winning artist posted and quickly deleted what appeared to be a 13-song track list, highlighting five of her favorites, including songs titled “Cards,” “Acts of Service,” “Make It Up,” “Did I Lie” and “Crack.”
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She also shared a since-deleted photo dump on Instagram with the caption “red 5,” which could be a reference to her upcoming fifth studio album. Among the photos was a snap of a new foot tattoo reading “Red” in red ink.
Doja’s most recent album, Scarlet, followed 2021’s chart-topping Planet Her. Scarlet, released in September 2023, reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Top Rap Albums chart. She also released the Scarlet 2 CLAUDE deluxe edition in May.
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