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Only Kelly Clarkson could do a Celine Dion song justice, showing off her unmatched vocal ability for Kellyoke on her daytime talk show on Wednesday (Nov. 20) by taking on the her fellow superstar’s “All By Myself.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Accompanied by a piano and […]
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White Claw® Sessions Powered by Billboard is a premier event series that celebrates music, creativity, and social connection. On Monday night, this free experience touched down in LA, delivering electrifying performances from some of today’s most exciting acts. Fans were invited to bring themselves and their crew out to enjoy an evening of musical sets from New York rapper FERG, West Coast rapper Larry June, and DJ/producer Zeemuffin.
The evening kicked off with an intimate discussion with FERG, bringing his VIP fans closer to the multihyphenate. FERG gave insights into his storied career, ranging from stories behind his new album DAROLD to his fashion journey, in conversation with Billboard host Tetris Kelly.
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When asked about the legacy he wants to leave behind, FERG enlightened fans: “If I can do anything, it’s to inspire the next generation, or somebody, to want to do better for themselves, you know what I’m saying?” he shared, “And do better for humanity. Figure out your purpose, figure out your ‘why.’ Why are we here? Why are we doing what we do?”
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In addition to the exclusive Q&A, White Claw surprised a select group of superfans, who arrived at Sessions first in line, with a meet and greet and photo op with FERG.
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The party continued as doors opened, filling the room with excitement as concert goers grabbed their favorite White Claw® beverages and got ready for a night of fun and music Anticipation was high as the crowd waited for the show to begin, knowing that they would be some of the first to hear songs from FERG’s new album DAROLD live. Zeemuffin warmed up the crowd with today’s biggest hip-hop hits as fans enjoyed drinks, dancing, photos and merchandise to commemorate the night. Larry June followed her set with an energetic performance that got his fellow Californians moving, showing off his dance moves to hits including “Clocked In.”
FERG closed out the night with a set balancing tracks from his new album DAROLD with earlier fan favorites. He opened the set to the explosive new track “Thought I Was Dead,” following it with other star-studded DAROLD selects including “French Tips” featuring Coco Jones and “Demons” with Denzel Curry. Despite the fact that DAROLD had dropped less than two weeks before the event, many fans knew the words and rapped along. “Now last but not least, you know I can’t leave this place without doing this one song that I got,” teased FERG as he approached the end of his set, “What song y’all think I’m finna do?” After the crowd chanted in response, the headliner gave fans one last performance of his biggest song to date: “Plain Jane.”
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Travis Scott will be making his return to Coachella. The Houston rap star confirmed Wednesday (Nov. 20) — after rumors circulated online — that he’ll be heading to Indio, California, to perform at Coachella in 2025 and he’s appearing to tease some new music. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, […]
BBC Radio 1 shared details of its Sound of 2025 longlist on Wednesday (Nov. 20).
Among the shortlisted acts for the annual new music prize are Chappell Roan, Mk.gee, Doechii and Confidence Man. Also included on the list are Mercury Prize 2024 winners English Teacher, as well as contemporary jazz group Ezra Collective, who scooped the trophy the year prior.
Last year’s BBC Sound of poll was won by baroque-pop band The Last Dinner Party, with runners-up including Olivia Dean, Peggy Gou and Tyla. Notable previous winners include Adele (2008), Florence + The Machine (2009), Sam Smith (2013) and Sam Fender (2019).
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This year’s selected judging panel was made up of over 180 artists and industry tastemakers, including journalists, radio pluggers and broadcasters, as well as global superstars Dua Lipa and Elton John. Further details of the panel and how the list was compiled are available via BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025 website.
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The top five from the list will be revealed in early January on Radio 1. Each day from Jan. 6 through Jan. 10, a countdown will take place to reveal the eventual winner.
In December, Radio 1 will host a special gig hosted by Jack Saunders and Sian Eleri, two of the station’s presenters. BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2025 LIVE will take place on Dec. 2 at London’s Maida Vale studios with performances from artists on the longlist. Fans can apply for tickets on the BBC Shows and Tours website until Nov. 27.
“The Radio 1 Sound of 2025 list this year is one of the strongest in a while,” said Saunders in a press release. “It’s a reflection of the freedom artists are feeling creatively at the moment. Can’t wait to see who the top five are!”
Co-host Eleri added: “I am in awe of Sound of 2025’s longlisters. What a roster! It is such a heady mix of musical styles – there really is something for everyone. Throughout my teens I always looked forward to seeing this longlist drop to discover who’ll be the next ‘big thing.’ If this list is anything to go by, 2025 is gonna be one hell of a year. They define the promise of today, and the stars of tomorrow.”
BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2025 longlist:
Barry Can’t SwimChappell RoanConfidence ManDoechiiEnglish TeacherEzra CollectiveGood NeighboursKneecapMk.geeMyles SmithPozer
The 2024 CMA Awards have arrived!
Going into Wednesday’s (Nov. 20) ceremony at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Morgan Wallen is the leading nominee, racking up seven nods, including for the night’s top honor: entertainer of the year. Following Wallen, Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton have five nods each; Post Malone and Lainey Wilson each nabbed four; and Louis Bell, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves have three apiece.
But who will emerge the night’s big winner? Follow along with Billboard all night as we keep track of the winners, updating live.
Entertainer of the year
Luke Combs
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Jelly Roll
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Single of the year
Award goes to artist(s), producer(s) and mix engineer(s)
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey; Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry; Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez
“Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
“Watermelon Moonshine” – Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
“White Horse” – Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
Album of the year
Award goes to artist, producer(s) and mix engineer(s)
Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves; Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian; Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder
Fathers & Sons – Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
Higher – Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
Leather – Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll; Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens; Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley
Song of the year
Award goes to songwriter(s)
“Burn It Down”; Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
“Dirt Cheap”; Songwriter: Josh Phillips
“I Had Some Help”; Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters
“The Painter”; Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
“White Horse”; Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson
Female vocalist of the year
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley McBryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
Male vocalist of the year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Vocal group of the year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
The Red Clay Strays
Zac Brown Band
Vocal duo of the year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War and Treaty
Musical event of the year
Award goes to artists and producer(s)
“Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan); Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
“I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves); Producer: Zach Bryan
“Man Made a Bar” – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church); Producer: Joey Moi
WINNER: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green); Producer: Will Bundy
Musician of the year
Tom Bukovac – Guitar
Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Rob McNelley – Guitar
Charlie Worsham – Guitar
Music video of the year
Award goes to artist(s) and director(s)
“Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Director: Chris Villa
“I’m Not Pretty” – Megan Moroney; Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney
“The Painter” – Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney
“Wildflowers and Wild Horses” – Lainey Wilson; Director: Patrick Tracy
New artist of the year
Megan Moroney
Shaboozey
Nate Smith
Mitchell Tenpenny
Zach Top
Bailey Zimmerman
Weekly national
“American Country Countdown” (Kix Brooks) – Cumulus/Westwood One
“Country Gold with Terri Clark” (Terri Clark) – Westwood One
WINNER: “Crook & Chase Countdown” (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase) – Jim Owens Entertainment
“Highway Hot 30 with Buzz Brainard” (Buzz Brainard) – SiriusXM
“Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence” (Tracy Lawrence and Patrick Thomas) – Silverfish Media
Daily national
WINNER: “The Bobby Bones Show” (Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell, Eddie Garcia, Morgan Huelsman, “SZN Raymundo” Ray Slater, “Mike D” Rodriguez, Abby Anderson, “Kick Off Kevin” O’Connell, and Stephen “Scuba Steve” Spradlin) – iHeartMedia
“Michael J On Air” (Michael J. Stuehler) – iHeartMedia
“Nights with Elaina” (Elaina Smith) – Westwood One / Cumulus Media
“PickleJar Up All Night with Patrick Thomas” (Patrick Thomas) – PickleJar / Cumulus Media
“Steve Harmon Show” (Steve Harmon) – Westwood One / Cumulus Media
Major market
“The Andie Summers Show” (Andie Summers, Jeff Kurkjian, Donnie Black, and Shannon Boyle) – WXTU, Philadelphia, Pa.
“Chris Carr & Company” (Chris Carr, Kia Becht, and Sam Sansevere) – KEEY, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.
WINNER: “Frito & Katy” (Tucker “Frito” Young and Katy Dempsey) – KCYY, San Antonio, Texas
“The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister” (Matt McAllister, Gabe Mercer, and “Captain Ron” Koons) – KKWF, Seattle, Wash.
“The Most Fun Afternoons With Scotty Kay” (Scotty Kay) – WUSN, Chicago, Ill.
Large market
“Dale Carter Morning Show” (Dale Carter) – KFKF, Kansas City, Mo.
“Heather Froglear” (Heather Froglear) – KFRG, Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif.
WINNER: “Jesse & Anna” (Jesse Tack and Anna Marie) – WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio
“Mike & Amanda” (Mike Wheless and Amanda Daughtry) – WQDR, Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
“On-Air with Anthony” (Anthony Donatelli) – KFRG, Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif.
Medium market
“Brent Michaels” (Brent Michaels) – KUZZ, Bakersfield, Calif.
“Joey & Nancy” (Joey Tack, Nancy Barger, and Karly Duggan) – WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn.
“New Country Mornings with Nancy and Woody” (Nancy Wilson and Aaron “Woody” Woods) – WHKO, Dayton, Ohio
“Scott and Sarah in the Morning” (Scott Wynn and Sarah Kay) – WQMX, Akron, Ohio
WINNER: “Steve & Gina In The Morning” (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) – KXKT, Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa
Small market
“Dan Austin Show” (Dan Austin) – WQHK, Fort Wayne, Ind.
“Dave and Jenn” (Dave Roberts and Jenn Seay) – WTCR, Huntington-Ashland, W. Va.
WINNER: “The Eddie Foxx Show” (Eddie Foxx and Amanda Foxx) – WKSF, Asheville, N.C.
“Hilley & Hart” (Kevin Hilley and Erin Hart) – KATI, Columbia, Mo.
“Officer Don & DeAnn” (“Officer Don” Evans and DeAnn Stephens) – WBUL, Lexington-Fayette, Ky.
Major market
KCYY – San Antonio, Texas
KKBQ – Houston, Texas
KYGO – Denver, Colo.
WXTU – Philadelphia, Pa.
WINNER: WYCD – Detroit, Mich.
Large market
WIRK – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, Fla.
WMIL – Milwaukee-Racine, Wis.
WINNER: WQDR – Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
WSIX – Nashville, Tenn.
WWKA – Orlando, Fla.
Medium market
KXKT – Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa
WBEE – Rochester, N.Y.
WIVK – Knoxville, Tenn.
WLFP – Memphis, Tenn.
WINNER: WUSY – Chattanooga, Tenn.
Small market
WCOW – La Crosse, Wis.
WKML – Fayetteville, N.C.
WKXC – Augusta, Ga.
WXFL – Florence-Muscle Shoals, Ala.
WINNER: WYCT – Pensacola, Fla.
As TDE continues to celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Compton record label has announced their 11th annual Christmas concert, toy drive, and community giveback. SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad, SiR, Ab-Soul, Ray Vaughn, Zacari and Kal Banx are all set to perform alongside special guests. Prior special guests have included the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Big Sean, and A$AP Ferg, so you wouldn’t want to miss out if you’re in town.
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The event consists of two days.
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First, on Thursday, Dec. 12, there will be a concert and toy drive and then, on Friday, Dec. 13, family friendly activities, a raffle with gift giveaways, and a job fair that offers employment on site, and are aligned with creating reentry pathways for ex-offenders. They’ll also be giving away free haircuts and family holiday photos like you used to get at the local department store. If you want to get into the concert, fans can gain entry by bringing unwrapped toys, new clothes/shoes, or other donations.
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The two-day event presented by TDE’s charity Top Dawg Love the Kids, has become a holiday tradition for Nickerson Garden residents in the Watts neighborhood and surrounding LA communities.
TDE founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and TDE rapper Jay Rock both grew up in the Nickerson Garden Housing Projects and this is a way for them to give back to the community that helped shape them into the successful men they are today.
Gates open for the concert on Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. PST and Community Giveback on Dec. 13 will be from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST. Both will be located at 11251 Compton Ave. Los Angeles, C.A. 90059.
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Joy Oladokun are among the winners of the inaugural PLUS1 Impact Awards, presented by Wasserman Music. The awards honor leaders and innovators in the music industry who are driving positive social change through their commitment to philanthropy, community engagement and environmental action.
“We are thrilled to celebrate these incredible leaders,” Marika Anthony-Shaw, PLUS1’s founder/CEO, said in a statement. “Their dedication to using their platforms and influence for good sets a powerful example for our industry and our world.”
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The awards underscore PLUS1’s ongoing mission to amplify the power of music and the entertainment industry to create lasting social change. Each of the winners exemplifies the spirit of collaboration, innovation and service that PLUS1 champions, the organization says.
For nearly a decade, PLUS1 has partnered with artists, nonprofits and organizations to raise millions of dollars for critical causes, from global health and education to environmental justice and gun safety. The PLUS1 Impact Awards continue this legacy, shining a light on those who are driving meaningful progress in their communities and beyond.
The inaugural PLUS1 Impact Awards are presented by Wasserman Music as part of their commitment to impact. Wasserman was not involved in the selection of honorees.
The winners of the 2024 PLUS1 Impact Awards are:
PLUS1 Million Award
Recognizing artists who have raised over $1 million via PLUS1 for charitable causes:
Andrea Bocelli
Arcade Fire
Macklemore
The National
Impact Leader Award (2024)
Honoring the artist who raised the most funds via PLUS1 in 2024:
Sabrina Carpenter
Industry Impact Award (2024)
Recognizing the team making a notable positive difference in the industry in 2024:
Wasserman Music Tour Marketing Team
Partner in Purpose Award (2024)
Awarded to the most outstanding impact partner in 2024:
Propeller
Rising Star Award (2024)
Awarded to emerging artists who made outstanding contributions to social impact in 2024:
Chappell Roan
Joy Oladokun
Community Hero Award (2024)
Recognizing artists who have significantly impacted their hometowns/communities:
Big Thief
Arkells
The Revivalists
City and Colour
Climate Action Award (2024)
Honoring artists for their leadership in addressing climate change:
Louis The Child
SOFI TUKKER
Flume
Agent of Change Award (2024)
Awarded to an agent making a positive difference in the industry in 2024:
Dustin Turner
Impactful Management Award (2024)
Awarded to a manager making a positive difference in 2024:
Don VanCleave
Promoting Good Award (2024)
Awarded to the promotional company making a positive difference in the industry in 2024:
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The 2025 Coachella lineup has been announced unusually early, and again — as always — the bill is heavy on electronic artists. Some of the biggest electronic artists who’ll be playing the prestige festival next spring include U.K. legends The Prodigy, progressive trance icons Above & Beyond, EDM architect Zedd, German trio Keinemusic, Brazilian star […]
Due to a twist of fate — or maybe just an agent of chaos managing Sabrina Carpenter‘s VIP seating chart — Katy Perry and John Mayer wear seated near each other at the 25-year-old pop star’s Short n’ Sweet Tour stop in Los Angeles on Sunday night. As captured in a clip circulating on social […]
Coachella Valley is about to see an influx of Little Monsters roaming the grounds this spring, with Lady Gaga joining the festival’s 2025 lineup alongside co-headliners Green Day and Post Malone. Also listed on the billing — which was unveiled in full Wednesday (Nov. 20) — is Travis Scott, whose name appears unattached to a date alongside the phrase “designs the desert.”
On his Instagram, Scott called his upcoming performance the “first of its kind,” and according to a press release from his team, he’ll play the main stage on Saturday night.
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This year’s two-weekend festival will run April 11-13 and 18-20, with Missy Elliott, Benson Boone, LISA, FKA Twigs, GloRilla, Tyla, Artemas and more performing on both Fridays ahead of the “Rain on Me” singer’s night-closing performances. The Saturday lineups will be led by the “American Idiot” rock band and also feature Charli XCX, Anitta, Clairo, ENHYPEN, Jimmy Eat World, T-Pain and more. Of Green Day’s upcoming foray into the desert, Billie Joe Armstrong tells Billboard, “Death, taxes and… rock n roll. In this world gone sideways we know one thing for certain – rock n roll is forever, and its spirit is needed now more than ever. So bring your rage, your hope, and your loudest voice. Coachella, let’s have the time of our lives.”
With Posty leading the Sunday shows, Megan Thee Stallion, Zedd, JENNIE of BLACKPINK, Beabadoobee, Ty Dolla $ign, Rema, Shaboozey and more will perform on the final days of both weekends. The “Psycho” musician previously let slip that he’d be on the lineup by including a pair of shows conspicuously slated for April 13 and 20 in Indio, Calif. on his list of Big Ass Stadium Tour stops, which were unveiled Tuesday (Nov. 19).
Tickets for the festival will go on presale at 11 a.m. PT Friday (Nov. 22), with attendees of the 2023 and 2024 festivals getting early access starting 11 a.m. PT the day prior. Interested music lovers can register for the presale now on Coachella’s website.
See the full Coachella lineup below.