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14 Mar 2023

Questlove Wins Music Podcast of the Year at 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards (Full List)

Questlove won best music podcast of the year at the fifth annual iHeartPodcast Awards on Tuesday (March 14). The virtual event, hosted by actor and comedian Brian Baumgartner, was video-streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page and broadcast on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

Charlamagne Tha God presented the award to Questlove, host of Questlove Supreme. This adds to Questlove’s growing trophy collection which includes an Oscar for directing Summer of Soul and six Grammys.

Sportscaster Bob Costas opened the 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards.

Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden presented the fan-voted podcast of the year award to Las Culturistas. Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang thanked Marc Maron and Snookie for paving the way in podcasting.

Zach Braff and Donald Faison presented Nicole Byer, host of Why Won’t You Date Me, with best comedy podcast of the year. Alex Borstein later presented Byer with her second award of the night for best overall host.

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger awarded the new best overall ensemble award to Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett of SmartLess.

The show also featured appearances by Mayim Bialik, Colin Cowherd, Malcolm Gladwell, Draymond Green, Bethany Joy Lenz, Enrique Santos, Angela Yee and more.

Executive producers for the 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Conal Byrne and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia, and Deviants Media Studio founder Ivan Dudynsky and show runner Jayson Belt.

Here’s the full list of 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards winners:

Social Impact Icon Award: Dr. Laurie Santos and Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Audible Audio Pioneer Icon Award: Kara Swisher

Innovator Icon Award: Ashley Flowers

Podcast of the Year Award: Las Culturistas

Best Overall Ensemble: SmartLess

Best Overall Host: Nicole Byer

Best Music Podcast: Questlove Supreme

Best TV & Film Podcast: Films to be Buried With

Best Pop Culture Podcast: Decoder Ring

Best Business & Finance Podcast: Planet Money

Best Comedy Podcast: Why Won’t You Date Me

Best Crime Podcast: Believe Her 

Best Food Podcast: The Sporkful

Best Wellness & Fitness Podcast: Maintenance Phase

Best History Podcast: You’re Wrong About

Best Kids & Family Podcast: Wow in the World

Best News Podcast: The Daily

Best Fiction Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale

Best Sports Podcast: The Draymond Green Show

Best Science Podcast: Radiolab

Best Technology Podcast: Pivot

Best Ad Read Podcast: Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend

Best Political Podcast: NPR Politics Podcast

Best Spanish Language Podcast: Ciudad Mágica

Best Advice & Inspirational Podcast: Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People

Best Beauty & Fashion Podcast: Natch Beaut

Best Travel Podcast: Atlas Obscura

Best Green Podcast: TED Climate

Best Spirituality & Religion Podcast: On Being

Best Branded Podcast: Smart Talks with IBM

Best Emerging Podcast: Sounds Like a Cult

Best International Podcast: El Viaje (Mexico)

More information can be found at iHeartPodcastAwards.com.

14 Mar 2023

Gary Glitter Returns to Jail After Breaching Bond

Gary Glitter, the disgraced former glam rock star, is back behind bars after breaching the terms of his probation.

The convicted pedophile, whose real name is Paul Gadd, enjoyed just over one month of freedom before he was recalled for unspecified reasons.

A Probation Service spokesperson confirms the development to the BBC, noting that protecting the public was their “number one priority”. The spokesperson adds, “That’s why we set tough licence conditions and when offenders breach them, we don’t hesitate to return them to custody.”

The 78-year-old singer was released from a prison in Dorset, in southwest England, last month after serving half of a 16-year prison sentence for sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s.

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Sex offenders like Glitter “are closely monitored by the police and Probation Service,” the Ministry of Justice said in a statement at the time, noting they face being fitted with a GPS tag. “If the offender breaches these conditions at any point, they can go back behind bars,” that statement continued.

Glitter was initially found guilty of one count of attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one count of sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13.

On that occasion, the Brit was arrested back in October 2012 as part of Operation Yewtree, the national investigation launched in the wake of the child abuse scandal surrounding the late BBC entertainer Jimmy Savile.

Glitter’s total fall from grace began in 1997, when he was arrested after indecent material was found on his computer, which resulted in a prison stint and the enduring scrutiny of Britain’s tabloid press.

The singer’s music career took off in 1972 when his debut “Rock and Roll Parts 1 and 2” reached No. 2 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart. He would go on to bag 12 U.K. top 10 hits, including No. 1s with “I’m The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!),” “I Love You Love Me Love” and “Always Yours.”

14 Mar 2023

EXO Members Reunite to React to KAI’s New ‘Rover’ Music Video: Watch

To celebrate EXO member KAI dropping his latest solo album Rover, nearly all his band members came together for a light-hearted reaction viewing of his new music video.

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For the first time together in years — after different members handled their mandatory Southern Korean military service from 2019 to 2023 — EXO’s Suho, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O, Xiumin, Sehun and KAI gathered as eight to review KAI’s new single, gain some insight from their bandmate, and tease upcoming EXO music.

Despite being active with solo albums and special releases, EXO has not released music together as a whole group (which includes ninth member Lay, who is currently active in China) since 2018 with their sixth studio album, Don’t Mess Up My Tempo, which became their highest-charting entry on the Billboard 200 when it peaked at No. 23.

Despite the friendly viewing, KAI admitted his nerves and how it was the first time watching one of his solo music videos with his members. “I feel so nervous,” he shared. “It feels like an evaluation session. It feels really odd.”

Yet his band mates showered KAI with compliments on his dancing (Xiumin said, “I love that choreography”), single choice (“The song is so good,” commented D.O), and future success with “Rover” (Chanyeol said, “This should make it to the Billboard charts”).

After applauding at the end, several EXO members shared additional reviews.

“First of all, I really like the style of the song,” youngest member Sehun said. “The choreography is good. I think the producing was great too. Everyone agrees, right?”

Chen added, “From what we’ve seen from KAI before, we know he’s a great performer but from this music video, I was also able to see more of KAI as a person, like his acting, the whole atmosphere. I think it’s fair to say I could feel that he’s matured more. I could see a more manly side.”

“I loved it because it seemed like you relaxed more,” Baekhyun, a member of SuperM with KAI, said. “You went for less. I liked how I could tell you did that.”

Chanyeol even suggested that the guys “make this an EXO song” and “choose this as our next song,” a tease for their highly anticipated comeback album together. KAI shared that he “actually really mentioned that” suggestion before Chanyeol brushed off the idea and countered that “only KAI can pull this off.”

Before the video ends, EXO leader Suho shared a heartfelt message while asking fans to support KAI’s new music: “We, EXO, will always be rooting for him by his side as well.”

Watch the full reaction video for why KAI chose to shorten his new single, different movie and dance inspirations in the visual, and more from the EXO members.

14 Mar 2023

From T.I. to Beyonce, Here Are Justin Timberlake’s 15 Best Collaborations

Justin Timberlake is no stranger to a good collaboration. His wide-ranging voice blends seamlessly throughout a number of genres, and his decades-long experience in the music industry has allowed him to make several high-profile, talented friends along the way.

In 2020, the Trolls World Tour soundtrack was unleashed with the help of two new Timberlake duets: “The Other Side” (with SZA) and “Don’t Slack” (with Anderson .Paak). Most recently, in 2022, he teamed up with Calvin Harris, Halsey and Pharrell Williams for “Stay With Me,” featured on Harris’ Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.

In honor of his decades of music magic, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite JT collabs, from pop to hip-hop and R&B. See them below.

14 Mar 2023

Paris Hilton, Amanda Seyfried & More Welcome Lindsay Lohan to the ‘Mommy Club’ After Pregnancy Reveal

Lindsay Lohan announced her surprise pregnancy news with husband Badar Shammas on Tuesday (March 14) and her comments have been flooded with well wishes from Paris Hilton, Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert and more.

“Congratulations love! So happy for you…Welcome to the Mommy Club!” wrote Hilton, who recently welcomed her very first child with husband Carter Reum as well via surrogate. The heiress’ aunt, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards, added, “OMG… So happy for you!!!!” with a single red heart emoji.

Seyfried, who co-starred with Lohan in 2004’s Mean Girls, commented, “This is WONDERFUL NEWS!!” from her official Instagram account while Chabert, a third member of The Plastics, wrote, “I’m thrilled for you!!!! So exciting.”

Other famous faces to add their heartfelt congratulations to Lohan’s news included Donatella Versace (a trio of sparkle emojis), Bella Thorne (“OMG Congrats!”), Kathy Hilton (“I am so happy for you” with a flurry of emojis), Quinta Brunson (“Omg congrats Lindsay!”), Nancy Meyers (“Lindsay!!!!!! I’m so excited for you!”) and more.

Ahead of the pregnancy announcement, Lohan had commented on the possibility of recording a new album while promoting her Netflix holiday romance Falling for Christmas. “If you hear music from me, it will hopefully be in a movie musical,” she said in an interview with Who What Wear at the time. “I’ve done a ton of songs that are sitting, waiting. Maybe five years down the line, I’ll do another album.”

Though it’s been 18 years since her sophomore studio effort, 2005’s A Little More Personal (Raw), the “Rumors” singer did record a new cover of “Jingle Bell Rock” for the end credits of her latest Christmas movie.

Check out all the comments on Lohan’s exciting baby news below.

14 Mar 2023

(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi Shares a Pitch-Perfect Cover of Miley Cyrus’ No. 1 Hit ‘Flowers’

March 14 marks Asia’s holiday called White Day, which acts like a response to Valentine’s Day for lovers to reciprocate a present to those who showed them love a month earlier. For this year’s White Day, (G)I-DLE member Yuqi gifted fans with a cover of the current global No. 1 song and a reminder to love oneself.

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The K-pop star shared a music video she filmed for a cover of Miley Cyrus‘ smash single “Flowers,” which returned to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart for its seventh week on top. Like Yuqi’s previously shared in her rock-leaning solo singles like “Bonnie & Clyde” and “Giant,” the Chinese-born star’s raspy delivery is not only a perfect fit for the breezy pop-rock stomp of “Flowers” but specifically for taking on Cyrus’ vocals, making this a pitch-perfect cover.

Yuqi filmed a casually fun music video for “Flowers” that opens with the star looking out wistfully to sea on the beach before snapping out of it and going shopping, painting in a garden, and hopping around the city while embracing the song’s famous message of finding happiness in loving ones’ self.

The video ends with a message for viewers, with text across the screen saying: “Always be proud of yourself.” Upon sharing the cover, Yuqi included a short letter to (G)I-DLE fans, known affectionately as Neverlands. “Love you guys so much,” she wrote on Instagram to her five-million-plus followers. “At the same time, I love myself hard as well…just like the lyrics said, ‘I can love me better than you can.’ Not only about love; we should love ourselves first. Happy White Day to all of my Neverlands.”

Yuqi also included a message to Miley, sharing that she’s a “big fan” and how “it’s my honor to have this opportunity to cover this amazing song.”

Watch Yuqi’s cover of “Flowers” below:

14 Mar 2023

TWICE Reveal Their Favorite Snacks to Eat in America

TWICE dropped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Tuesday (March 14), where they chatted with the American Idol alum about visiting the U.S. and the things they like to do in the country.

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Sana revealed that, of course, she loves meeting TWICE’s passionate fanbase, affectionately called ONCE, face-to-face. Hilariously, she added that she love Takis chips.

Momo noted that she enjoys visiting the grocery stores in the United States, while Dahyun revealed that she loves eating hamburgers, pizza, chocolate, pasta and potatoes. “I found my sister in the group,” Clarkson playfully replied.

The group also performed their sparkling new single, “Moonlight Sunrise,” which is featured on the idols’ new mini-album, Ready to Be. The recently released project also contains fan favorite tracks such as “Set Me Free,” “Got the Thrills” and “Blame It on Me.” The full-length’s release marks the first time TWICE has been in the U.S. for a comeback and on March 2, TWICE was also honored with the Breakthrough Artist Award at Billboard’s Women in Music event. After receiving the award from Sabrina Carpenter and giving a sweet acceptance speech, the girl group performed “Moonlight Sunrise” onstage.

Watch their Kelly Clarkson Show performance below.

14 Mar 2023

Every Latin Music Showcase at 2023 SXSW Festival: Complete Schedule

Billboard officially returns to South by Southwest with three nights of star-studded concerts as part of the “Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW,” which will be headlined by rapper and singer Lil Yachty (March 16), Latin superstars Feid and Eladio Carrión (March 17), and electronic music titans Kx5 (Kaskade and deadmau5) (March 18).

All taking place at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park in Austin, Texas, those who have SXSW Music and Platinum badges and SXSW Music Festival wristbands will have access to these performances on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets are also available for the public to purchase here. Billboard will donate a portion of ticket proceeds to Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that aims to create an urban park system in partnership with the city of Austin.

In addition to Feid and Carrión, many more Latin acts will be present at this year’s festivals and conferences including Andrekza, Divino Niño and Ivonne Gonzalez, to name a few. See the full Latin guide from Thursday, March 16 to Sunday, March 19, below (the schedule is based on the official SXSW website):

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Caramelo Haze 
Presented by: SXSW DAY PARTY – Qobuz Sessions
Time: Noon – 12:30 p.m. CT 
Location: KMFA Radio

Divino Niño
Presented by: SXSW Day Party – Dr. Martens
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. CT
Location: Clive Bar

The New Wave of Puerto Rican Music
Artists: unÁnima, Neysa Blay, Piquete, El Laberinto del Coco
Presented by: PRIMA
Time: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. CT
Location: Revival Coffee

Desta French
Presented by: Selector Radio (Jamz Supernova)
Time: 8 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. CT
Location: Sellers Underground

ZZK Records
Artists: Dat Garcia, Jackie Mendoza, Jhoniván y su Cumbia Loop, Karen y Los Remedios, Son Rompe Pera, Trucha Soul
Presented by: ZZK Records 
Time: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. CT
Location: Speakeasy

RUMBA Presented by Cinq Music + Mitu 
Artists: Ivonne Galáz, Janine, Los Aptos, Poe Leos, Porte Diferente, Tania Domínguez
Presented by: Cinq Music + Mitu 
Time: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. CT
Location: The Venue ATX

Nemegata 
Presented by: EQ Austin 
Time: 9 p.m. – 9:40 p.m. CT
Location: Sheraton BackYARD

Andrekza 
Presented by: Downtown Music Services
Time: 9:35 p.m. – 10:25 p.m. CT
Location: Vaquero Taquero

Sara Curruchich
Time: 10 p.m. – 10:40 p.m. CT
Location: Flamingo Cantina

OKAN 
Time: 11 p.m. – 11:40 p.m. CT
Location: Flamingo Cantina

Perreo Millennial Showcase
Artists: CRYMES, Foudeqush, riela, Letón Pé, JUANPORDIOS!, Isabella Lovestory
Presented by: Perreo Club
Time: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. CT
Location: Cuatro Gato

Perreo Club Showcase
Artists: RUUEx, soularreal, EL NICK, Vacio Sur, Dinabn, ella ella, Nurrydog, Poniboy, Girl Ultra, Suxxy Puxxy
Presented by: Perreo Club
Time: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. CT
Location: Coconut Club Rooftop

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Billboard’s THE STAGE at SXSW
Artists: Gabby Got It, Eladio Carrión, Feid
Presented by Samsung Galaxy 
Time: 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. CT
Location: Moody Amphitheater @ Waterloo Park

Feid photographed on January 12, 2023 at Proper Studio in Miami.

Feid photographed on January 12, 2023 at Proper Studio in Miami.

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Daniel Villarreal 
Presented by: Iceland Airwaves 
Time: 1 a.m. – 1:50 a.m. CT
Location: Victorian Room at The Driskill

Divino Niño 
Presented by: Cosmica Artists 
Time: 1 a.m. – 1:40 a.m. CT
Location: Cooper’s BBQ

La Cuneta Son Machin 
Time: 4 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. CT 
Location: International Day Stage

GlobalFEST Showcase 
Artists: La Cuneta Son Machin, King Stingray, Tuyo, Ramon Chicharron, Monophonics, Balaklava Blues
Presented by: globalFEST
Time: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. CT
Location: Speakeasy

FAMA Collective Showcase
Artists: La Marimba, Ramona, El Gran Poder de Diosa, Paraísos, Tangowhiskyman, RUBIO mediopicky
Presented by: FAMA Collective
Time: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. CT
Location: Augustine

Latinapalooza 
Artists: Mariachi Las Coronelas, Patricia Vonne, The Tiarras, Liah Alonso, Cecilia and The Broken Hearts
Presented by: Latinapalooza 
Time: 8:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. CT
Location: Cooper’s BBQ

El Combo Oscuro 
Presented by: Austin Music Foundation: ATX Gen N
Time: 11 p.m. – 11:50 p.m. CT
Location: Sheraton BackYARD

OKAN 
Time: 9 p.m. – 9:40 p.m. CT
Location: 

Sara Curruchich
Time: 11 p.m. – 11:40 p.m. CT
Location: Victorian Room at The Driskill

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

Latin Showcase
Artists: Michi Sanz, Destiny Navaira, Como Las Movies, Shiela, Shrt_Lyf
Presented by: Latin Music Coalition Austin & EQ Austin: LatinATX 2023
Time: 7 p.m. – midnight CT
Location: Sheraton BackYARD

Hermanos Quimica 
Time: 7:55 p.m. – 8:35 p.m. CT
Location: Shangri-La

Poe Leos 
Presented by: The Color Agent 
Time: 9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT
Location: Swan Dive

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Estereomance 
Presented by: Anniversary Group + No Gold 
Time: Midnight – 12:40 a.m. CT
Location: Hotel Vegas

Billboard’s parent company PMC is the largest shareholder of SXSW and its brands are official media partners of SXSW.

14 Mar 2023

Diplo Gets Candid About His Sexuality & Intimate Experiences With Men

Diplo is Emily Ratajkowski’s most recent guest on her High Low podcast, and the duo delved into an open discussion about sexuality and the DJ’s hesitation to put a label on himself.

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“I’m sure I’ve gotten a blowjob from a guy before. For sure,” the producer told the model. “I don’t know if it’s gay unless you like may eye contact while there’s the blowjob happening.”

He added, “Getting a blowjob’s not that gay, I think.”

Ratajkowski went on to mention an off-air conversation they had, before Diplo officially set the record straight on his sexuality. “I think the best answer I have is I’m not not gay,” the 44-year-old musician explained, adding that he is attracted to “vibe” more than a specific gender. “There are a couple guys… I could date, life partner-wise.”

Listen to the full podcast conversation here.

Throughout his career, Diplo has been romantically linked primarily to women, including Katy Perry, whom he dated briefly in 2014. In 2020, the DJ also went on a PDA-filled vacation with model and fellow producer Chantel Jeffries, though the two never made any public claims about their relationship.

Diplo also has three children. He shares sons — 13-year-old Lockett and nine-year-old Lazer — with his ex Kathryn Lockhart and also announced that he welcomed a baby boy named Pace in 2020 with former Miss Universe pageant contestant Jevon King.

14 Mar 2023

Paris Hilton Says Demi Lovato Documentary Inspired Her to Share Past Abuse: ‘I Envied That Acceptance’

Paris: The Memoir, released Tuesday (March 14), sees heiress Paris Hilton opening up about several of the misconceptions around her life and career in the public eye.

Of the many topics covered, Hilton revealed that Demi Lovato gave her inspiration to come forward about her own story of abuse, shared her thoughts about being parodied in the music video for P!nk‘s 2006 hit “Stupid Girls,” and shed some additional light on what led to the now-infamous photograph of her, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan.

Released in 2017, Lovato’s Simply Complicated documentary covered the singer’s personal struggles with abuse and coping in the public eye. “I was as stunned as the rest of the world by how real, vulnerable, and courageous she was in the Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated documentary in 2017,” Hilton recalled in the memoir. “In the doc, Demi shared a painful reckoning with a difficult past; in person, I saw her in the midst of an intense journey of self-acceptance and discovery. I envied that acceptance. I wanted that discovery for myself.”

As for P!nk’s “Stupid Girls,” Hilton said the pop star made the explicit decision to sing “about ‘outcasts and girls with ambition’” and chose “not to see it in me.”

“When everyone was buzzing about a sex tape of a certain teenage girl from a soon-to-be-hit TV show — a girl who said emphatically over and over that she did not want the tape out there — the takeaway was ‘Stupid Girl,’” Hilton said of P!nk in the book. “The whole video is a not-at-all-subtle send-up of ‘porno paparazzi girls’ in general and, specifically, me, in a parody of my infamous sex tape.”

She continued, “[The tape was] made when I was not legally old enough to be served a rum and coke in a bar, was released and monetized against my will, but when that thing hit the internet, the full weight of public outrage, scorn, and disgust came down on me instead of on the massive crowd of people who bought and sold it.”

The same year that “Stupid Girls” was released, Hilton was under media scrutiny again for what the media dubbed the “bimbo summit” — a photograph of her alongside Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan squeezed into a two-seat Mercedes-Benz. According to Hilton, she and Spears escaped a party through a bathroom window to not be rude to the hosts; Lohan was also leaving the same party days after she allegedly bit Hilton on the arm.

“[Lohan’s publicist] Elliot [Miltz] brought her over to the car and opened the door. To get her out of the rain, maybe? Or maybe to clear up any crazy rumors that might be flying around?” Hilton wrote. “And then Lindsay got in the car, which was kind of awkward because I was driving a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren that had only two seats.”

Following the memoir’s release, Hilton took to Instagram to share her excitement about its arrival. “Today is the day. My book, “Paris: The Memoir” is available NOW!” she captioned a series of photos of her posing with the book. “Writing this book has been one of the most terrifying yet rewarding things I’ve ever done. I can’t wait for you to get to know the real me.”

Paris: The Memoir is available for purchase now.