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Did you know Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal were hip-hop heads?
As the two actors promote their film The Accountant 2, they sat down with Complex for their “GOAT Talk” series and the topic of Rap Mount Rushmore came up, with Ben offering up some interesting picks.
“I think Lil Wayne should be on there,” he said. “You were talking about Eazy-E today. We were talking about back when we were young. I mean, you know, a lot of talk about, ‘Well, Slick Rick.’ And then of course, there’s Kendrick right now.’”
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Ben seemed to feel put on the spot and was throwing out names off the dome, but when Jon asked him to confirm, the Armageddon actor answered, “Yeah, I mean, I kinda at random, but, yeah I’d take that Mount Rushmore. I’d take that,” before also bringing up Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Bernthal essentially agreed with Ben’s picks, but replaced Slick Rick and Lil Wayne with the Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac while also acknowledging that he liked the idea of Affleck putting Weezy on his.
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“I mean, I think you need Biggie on there. You need 2Pac on there,” The Punisher actor said. “But I’ll put Eazy on there and Kendrick, but I love that you put Lil Wayne on there.”
Ben then said that ‘Pac is probably his pick for greatest rapper ever before telling a funny story of his son asking him if he ever heard arguably the greatest diss song of all-time. “My son played me this song the other day,” he joked. “And he’s like, ‘Yo, you heard this?’ And he played me “Hit Em Up.” And I was like, ‘Have I heard this? Mothe—-er, I had a whole f—in’ life that I lived before you were born.’”
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Diane Warren, one of modern music’s most celebrated songwriters, was honored Monday (April 28) night at the New York Pops Gala at Manhattan’s Carnegie Hall for her extraordinary achievements in the music industry. The event brought together Warren, conductor Steven Reineke and a host of award-winning artists to pay tribute to her impact on decades of pop music.
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Warren’s songwriting journey spans what feels like a lifetime of accomplishments with her first Billboard Hot 100 hit dating back to 1983 with “Solitaire,” performed by Laura Branigan. She has earned nine No. 1 hits among 33 top 10s on the Billboard Hot 100, and shares the record for the most No. 1s written by one writer – eight – in the chart’s history. Her vast catalog includes beloved classics such as “Only Love Can Hurt Like This” (Paloma Faith), “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton), “If I Could Turn Back Time” (Cher) and “Rhythm of the Night” (DeBarge).
The New York Pops recognized the Grammy winner with a series of moving performances by guest artists including Shoshana Bean, Sofia Carson, Taylor Dayne, Ariana DeBose, Micaela Diamond, Brandon Victor Dixon, Angélique Kidjo, Hailey Kilgore, Mykal Kilgore, Storm Large and LeAnn Rimes. Backed by the full orchestra, each artist performed a specially arranged version of one of Warren’s songs. Among the evening’s standout moments was Storm Large’s powerful rendition of “How Can We Be Lovers,” arranged and orchestrated by Dylan Condor. Sofia Carson—best known for her song in the Academy Award-nominated 2023 film Tell It Like A Woman—delivered a stirring performance of “Applause,” penned by Warren for the film. Carson expressed heartfelt gratitude to Warren, praising her dedication and her gift for channeling raw emotion through music.
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Alongside Diane, Reineke and the New York Pops, the PopsEd Program welcomed students from 15 states to the stage, including those in mentorship programs made possible by annual donors and the New York Pops Gala. PopsEd engages students of all ages and backgrounds, through mentorship, to spark creativity, build essential life skills, and make music accessible and fun. The PopsEd Program students sang alongside Mykal Kilgore, singing “Rhythm of the Night,” which DeBarge took to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 hit in 1985.
With performances spanning hits from the 1980s to the 2000s, the night was a powerful tribute to Diane Warren’s enduring influence and her gift for crafting songs that transcend genres and connect with audiences across generations.
After spending 18 months in the South Korean military, J-Hope says he is a very different person now that he’s back on the streets as a civilian.
In an interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, the BTS star opened up about his time serving his county leading up to the day he was discharged in October. J-Hope is only the second member of the boy band to finish his enlistment, following Jin; RM, Suga, V, Jimin and Jung Kook will return home from the military this June.
“I think it’s only natural for young people in South Korea to take on this responsibility,” the “Chicken Noodle Soup” singer told Lowe. “I thought it was a very important part of J-Hope’s or Jung Ho-seok’s life. After all, I am a proud citizen of South Korea. I love my country. There are things that I cherish in this country.”
“It’s a different experience,” he continued. “Also, in reality, I’ve learned a different life. And in many ways, I got to meet people from all walks of life and I received a lot of good energy. And I heard a lot of good things. But also, you know, a year and a half is actually not a very short time. That bit made me feel a lot of things. In the end, I think the most important thing was I realized how important the work I’ve been doing for all these years is incredibly meaningful to me.”
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J-Hope, who continued to release solo projects during his enlistment, added, “Even though I was in the service, I think there was a part of me who never really let go of my love for music.”
Their collective service to the military has meant that the members of BTS have been on a break for about two years, last releasing an album in 2020, when Be reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Like Jimin, all of the other Bangtan Boys have also worked on solo releases throughout the band’s time away.
The break will soon be over, however with J-Hope also teasing on Apple Music 1 that he and his bandmates plan to reunite pretty much as soon as possible. “We will quickly get together and talk about what BTS can do in the future,” he told Lowe. “I think it’s going to be a massive energy.”
Watch J-Hope’s full interview with Lowe below.
Nearly five years after first ruling Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart, My Morning Jacket earns its second No. 1, topping the May 3-dated ranking with “Time Waited.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song follows the five-week reign of “Feel You” beginning in September 2020. In […]
YK Osiris says he hasn’t dropped any new music out of fear of “humiliation.” In a livestream with Lil Rodney Son on Monday (April 28), YK Osiris opened up about why he hasn’t dropped anything new, and said he’s scared of embarrassment. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and […]
Billboard’s Dance Moves roundup serves as a guide to the biggest movers and shakers across Billboard’s many dance charts — new No. 1s, new top 10s, first-timers and more.
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This week (on charts dated May 3, 2025), David Guetta, ZULAN, Dom Dolla and others achieve new feats. Check out key movers below.
David Guetta & Sia
David Guetta and Sia’s latest collaboration, “Beautiful People,” rises 3-1 on Dance/Mix Show Airplay thanks to a 19% increase in plays (among 24/7 dance reporters and pop stations’ mix show hours) in the April 18-24 tracking week, according to Luminate.
The song earns Guetta his 18th No. 1, extending his record for the most in the chart’s 22-year history. It’s also Sia second, after her previous collab with Guetta, “Let’s Love,” in 2020.
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David Guetta’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay No. 1s“The World Is Mine,” feat. JD Davis, 2007“Love Is Gonen,” with Chris Willis, 2007“When Love Takes Over,” feat. Kelly Rowland, 2009“Sexy Chick,” feat. Akon, 2009“Gettin’ Over You,” with Chris Willis & feat. Fergie & LMFAO, 2010“Without You,” feat. Usher, 2011“Turn Me On,” feat. Nicki Minaj, 2012“Stay (Don’t Go Away),” feat. Raye, 2019“Let’s Love,” with Sia, 2020“Bed,” with Joel Corry & Raye, 2021“Heartbreak Anthem,” with Galantis & Little Mix, 2021“I’m Good (Blue),” with Bebe Rexha, 2022“Baby Don’t Hurt Me,” with Anne-Marie & Coi Leray, 2023“I Don’t Wanna Wait,” with OneRepublic, 2024“In The Dark” with Armin van Buuren & feat. Aldae, 2024“Never Going Home Tonight,” with Alesso & feat. Madison Love, 2024“Forever Young,” with Alphaville & Ava Max, 2025“Beautiful People,” with Sia, 2025
Guetta has achieved numerous other records on Dance/Mix Show Airplay, including the most top five hits (32), top 10s (44) and overall entries (67).
Most No. 1s on Dance/Mix Show Airplay18, David Guetta16, Calvin Harris12, Rihanna10, The Chainsmokers8, Ellie Goulding7, Anabel Englund7, Madonna6, Dua Lipa6, Tiësto
Along with “Beautiful People” and “Let’s Love,” Guetta and Sia previously charted together on Dance/Mix Show Airplay with “Titanium” (No. 2 peak in 2012); “Wild One Two” (by Jack Back featuring Guetta, Nicky Romero & Sia; No. 14, 2012); “She Wolf (Falling to Pieces)” (No. 8, 2013); “Bang My Head” (No. 6, 2016); and “Flames” (No. 27, 2018).
ZULAN
ZULAN makes her first appearance on Billboard’s charts this week with her debut track, “Forever.” The song, which she self-released April 11, opens at No. 22 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, powered by 630,000 official U.S. streams. “Forever” is a sped-up dance remix of Clairo’s 2018 song “4EVER.” ZULAN co-produced the track with New York-based producer/engineer Aire Atlantica, whose credits include work with SZA (“Low”), plus Doechii, King Princess and Mariah the Scientist.
Hailing from Argentina, ZULAN performed “Forever” at Coachella’s Do Lab Stage April 12, along with several unreleased tracks, including a remix of Ravyn Lenae’s viral hit “Love Me Not.”
Dom Dolla & Kid Cudi
The pair’s new collaboration, “Forever,” debuts at No. 9 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs with 1.5 million streams in its first week. Released on Three Six Zero/Columbia Records, the song earns Dom Dolla his 10th career entry and third top 10, after “Rhyme Dust,” with MK (No. 9 peak in 2023), and “Dreamin’,” featuring Daya in February (No. 5).
“Forever” is Kid Cudi’s third entry on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, after “Memories 2021” (by David Guetta featuring Kid Cudi; No. 31 peak in 2021) and “Summertime,” with Skrillex (No. 17, 2023).
Marshmello & Kane Brown
Marshmello and Kane Brown’s “Miles On It” spends a milestone 50th week at No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs thanks 8.2 million in radio audience and 5.5 million streams. It’s just the third song in the chart’s 12-year history to reach the milestone.
Most Weeks at No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs69, “Happier,” Marshmello & Bastille55, “I’m Good (Blue),” David Guetta & Bebe Rexha50, “Miles On It,” Marshmello & Kane Brown36, “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” Elton John & Dua Lipa33, “The Middle,” Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey27, “Closer,” The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey26, “Wake Me Up!” Avicii25, “Something Just Like This,” The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
Comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, co-hosts of the popular Las Culturistas podcast, will host the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, airing Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 9 -11 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo and next day on Peacock. The show will be taped on July 17 in Los Angeles. This show is in its fourth year, but this marks the first time it will be televised.
According to a press statement, “The Las Culturistas Culture Awards celebrates culture’s most iconic and consequential moments of the year. With more than 100 unique award categories, live musical performances and unexpected celebrity guests, this show brings culture’s most crucial moments to life.”
“The word ‘culture’ is defined as ‘the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively,’” Rogers and Yang said in a joint statement. “We are so thrilled to eliminate that whole ‘intellectual’ part entirely with the LCCA’s airing on Bravo and Peacock this August, alongside our partners at Lionsgate. Because while what the world needs now might be love sweet love, it also needs to see an Oscar winning actress and a Real Housewife come together to present a very heavy award to Oprah, if we can book her. Oprah, u up?!”
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“We are so happy to bring the vibrant and whimsical Las Culturistas Culture Awards to our Bravo and Peacock audiences,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president, live events and specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “Matt and Bowen’s undeniable chemistry, playful humor and love of pop culture’s big and small moments have shaped this spirited award show, redefining what it means to celebrate culture.”
A full list of categories will be announced at a later date.
The Las Culturistas Culture Awards is produced and distributed internationally by Lionsgate Alternative Television. Rogers and Yang serve as executive producers, alongside Lauren LeMieux, Jonah McMichael, 3 Arts’ Olivia Gerke and showrunner Jane Mun.
Rogers, 35, and Yang, 34, have co-hosted the Las Culturistas pop culture podcast since 2016. It won podcast of the year at the 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards in March, which took place at SXSW.
Yang has received four Primetime Emmy nominations for his work on Saturday Night Live – three for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series and one for outstanding writing for a variety series.
Here’s link to Bravo’s social post featuring a clip from Las Culturistas.
Myke Towers and Benny Blanco take “Degenere,” their first ever collaboration, to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated May 3). The song, rising 5-1, marks Blanco’s first champ on the overall Latin radio ranking after two chart visits and the 14th No. 1 for Towers.
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“Myke’s such a talent and a star,” lanco tells Billboard. “He knew exactly what to do on this song the moment I turned the beat on in the studio… he’s like a magician sometimes… the song just appears out of thin air… he’s incredible.”
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“Degenere,” added to the deluxe edition of of Towers’ album La Pantera Negra, was released on Oct. 17, 2024, via One World International/Warner/Warner Latina. The original version of the album was released on Aug. 22, 2024, and earned Towers his fifth top 10 entry on the Top Latin Albums chart, where it debuted and peaked at No. 7.
“It’s an honor to achieve another Billboard No. 1, especially with a song like ‘Degenere,’ created alongside a genius like Benny Blanco,” Towers adds. “His vision and creativity were essential in the shaping of this song that continues to bring us so much satisfaction. Thanks to my team, the fans, and everyone who makes these dreams possible. We keep writing history.”
“Degenere” reaches the summit in its 21st week, after two weeks in the top 10, thanks to a 20% boost in audience impressions, to 7.8 million, earned in the U.S. during the April 18-24 tracking week, according to Luminate.
With the track, Towers secures his 14th No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart. It’s the second hit from the deluxe edition of the Pantera album to reach the top spot, following “Otra Noche” featuring Darell, which spent one week at No. 1 in February.
Blanco, meanwhile, secures his first ruler, after “I Can’t Get Enough,” with Tainy, Selena Gómez and J Balvin, reached No. 37 high in 2019.
“Degenere” also ascends 3-1 on Latin Rhythm Airplay. On that list it marks Towers’ 14th No. 1 and gives Blanco his first chart-topper.
A new supreme is rising — and her name is Blue Ivy Carter!
Beyoncé kicked off her 32-date Cowboy Carter stadium tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Monday night (April 28), and her eldest daughter stole the show several times.
After dazzling the crowd with an “America Has a Problem” dance break borrowed from 2023’s Renaissance World Tour — and a cameo alongside little sister Rumi during “Protector” — Blue returned later in the show for “Déjà Vu,” the 2006 Billboard Hot 100 top five hit that introduced the world to her mom’s Grammy-winning sophomore solo album, B’Day. Decked out in an on-theme brown leather chaps and tank combo with fringe details, the young singer-actress-dancer pulled out her best model walk as she strutted down center stage before leading her mom’s dancers in a thrilling rendition of the original mid-’00s “Déjà Vu” live performance choreography.
With her lengthy braids contouring the intense hairography and her lines and extensions crisper than ever, Blue flawlessly executed the dance break — and proved the enduring influence of Josephine Baker, whose iconic “Danse Sauvage” inspired the original “Déjà Vu” choreography. Elements of the moves Blue nailed have appeared in countless Beyoncé performances, from the song’s music video to the 2006 World Music Awards to her 2018 Coachella headlining set.
In the two years since she made her dancing debut on the Renaissance World Tour with “My Power” and “Black Parade,” the eldest Carter offspring has blossomed into a truly self-assured performer. In December, Blue joined her mom for the NFL’s Netflix-assisted Christmas Day halftime show, also known as “Beyoncé Bowl,” a 13-minute showcase of the Cowboy Carter LP. Blue has definitely spent the past few years living up to the Carter family name, and even her aunt Solange couldn’t resist showering her with love on social media. “TT’s babbyyyyyy killing s–t!” she posted on X Monday night (April 28), quoting a clip of Blue breaking down the “America Has a Problem” dance break.
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Outside of dancing, Blue Ivy has also made a killing at the box office. Last year, she starred as Kiara (Simba and Nala’s daughter) in Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney’s Barry Jenkins-helmed prequel to 2019’s photorealistic Lion King remake, in which her mother voiced Nala. The $722 million-grossing film arrived four years after Blue won a Voice Arts Award (best voiceover – children’s audiobook award) for her narration of Hair Love, the audiobook companion to Matthew A. Cherry’s 2019 Oscar-winning independent animated short film of the same name.
Launched in support of her historic Cowboy Carter album — which finally won Bey the long-elusive album of the year Grammy and made her the first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Top Country Albums — the Cowboy Carter Tour will visit nine American and European cities via a series of mini-residences hosted at some of the world’s grandest stadiums. The show is with flying cars and horseshoes, a special tribute to the Renaissance album and live renditions of every Cowboy Carter track (save “My Rose”).
Watch Billboard’s footage of Blue Ivy slaying the “Déjà Vu” dance break below, and check out a side-by-side clip of 2006 Beyoncé and her eldest daughter killing the choreography.
Shakira is gearing up for a monthlong takeover on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Billboard can announce Tuesday (April 28). With three confirmed appearances, the Colombian superstar will first perform her global hit “Hips Don’t Lie” in honor of the song’s 20th anniversary on Tuesday, May 6. A sit-down interview with Fallon — during […]
