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Teddy Swims’ soulful smash “Lose Control” is the No. 1 hit on Billboard’s year-end 2024 Hot 100 Songs chart. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift reigns atop the year’s Hot 100 Artists recap, marking her first career No. 1 finish in the category. Plus, three titles claim crowns on Billboard’s year-end charts reflecting the three metrics that contribute […]
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Shaboozey celebrated his year of success with high energy performances at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), presented by Marriott Bonvoy, and we have your behind the scenes pass to the spectacle.
“I’ve never done anything like this, but I’m excited for it,” the chart-topper told Billboard ahead of his performances at W Hollywood, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio. “I’m usually a rugged environment sort of guy but this elevated look is just taking me out of my comfort zone and I’m just excited to see how it all comes together.”
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For the show’s opening number of “Tipsy (A Bar Song),” viewers caught a glimpse of the exterior rooftop at W Hollywood, which featured a massive billboard with the breakout star inside of the venue and eventually brought them into the hotel. From there, the star walked down a grand staircase as a spectacle of back-up dancers and even some crowd participation filled the number. Later on, he followed up the performance with an intimate offering of his single, “Highway,” which is featured on his album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going.
As explained by Carly Van Sickle, Sr. Director of Global Brand Marketing for W Hotels, W Hollywood was the perfect destination for Shaboozey’s performances. “It really sits at the intersection of where the energy of Hollywood and the music scene meet and collide,” she said. Meanwhile, Ben Mor, the director of the star’s performance, explained why he enjoyed collaborating with the star on his performances, saying, “Working with an artist like Shaboozey is great because he knows how he wants to be presented and has a really strong sense of style.”
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During the ceremony, he nabbed three honors for his breakout hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” including Top Country Song, Top Selling Song and Top Song Sales Artist.
Unique among music award shows, the Billboard Music Awards winners were selected by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts, the music industry’s ultimate authority and data-driven measure of success. Eligibility dates for this year’s awards were aligned with Billboard’s Year-End Charts tracking period, which measured music consumption from the charts dated October 28, 2023 through October 19, 2024.
The “2024 Billboard Music Awards” is presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations. Marriott Bonvoy members had exclusive access to attend six different BBMAs performances through Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
Follow the BBMAs on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube to join the conversation with #BBMAs and get the latest news and updates at BillboardMusicAwards.com and billboard.com.
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One of Diddy’s accusers is stepping forward with his story. John Doe has shared the details of his alleged assault by the mogul.
As spotted on Page Six, an unnamed male has come forward with his version of events around his encounter with the Bad Boy Entertainment founder. In an exclusive interview with CNN, he describes Diddy as “abusive beyond belief.” The man went on to provide some disturbing details about his supposed experience saying, “I was screaming. I was telling him to stop. It was incredibly painful.” He also admitted he was severely intoxicated to the point where he “wasn’t able to stand” and felt “powerless.”
John Doe told CNN he worked one of Diddy’s all white affairs in The Hamptons as security back in 2006. But that timing provided does not align with his original complaint (2007). He also stated that the alleged assault left him so traumatized that he was not able to marry. This was also different from what was captured in the original complaint. John Doe’s lawyer Tony Buzbee has apparently made updates to the documentation after CNN notified him of the discrepancies.
Diddy’s legal team has responded to the interview in an exclusive statement to Page Six. “After Buzbee was exposed this week for pressuring clients to bring bogus cases against Mr. Combs, and after public records showed that—contrary to his allegations—there was no white party in the Hamptons in 2006, Buzbee amended this complaint to walk back the allegations and now claim a different day and wholly different year.”
You can view John Doe’s interview below.
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After opening the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), presented by Marriott Bonvoy with “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Shaboozey showed off a different side with a rendition of his follow-up single, “Highway.”
The three-minute performance saw the singer join his band in front of a fireplace and a projection of imagery to churn out the intimate track at W Hollywood, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio. “I might die on the highway/ With all my regrets (Yeah)/ I’ve been driving for miles and miles and miles, I can’t see where it ends (Yeah),” he crooned on the track’s chorus. “Highway” is featured on his album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, which dropped in May.
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Not only did Shaboozey hit the stage during the BBMAs, but he also walked away with three awards, courtesy of the success of “A Bar Song.” Among the honors he won on Thursday, December 12, included Top Country Song, Top Selling Song and Top Song Sales Artist.
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Unique among music award shows, the Billboard Music Awards winners were selected by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts, the music industry’s ultimate authority and data-driven measure of success. Eligibility dates for this year’s awards were aligned with Billboard’s Year-End Charts tracking period, which measured music consumption from the charts dated October 28, 2023 through October 19, 2024.
The “2024 Billboard Music Awards” is presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations. Marriott Bonvoy members had exclusive access to attend six different BBMAs performances through Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
Follow the BBMAs on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube to join the conversation with #BBMAs and get the latest news and updates at BillboardMusicAwards.com and billboard.com.
The Wanted‘s Max George told fans that, unfortunately, he’ll be spending Christmas in the hospital. The 36-year-old singer posted an image of himself giving a thumbs up and smiling from a gurney on Thursday (Dec. 12) along with a lengthy message explaining his condition. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, […]
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Shaboozey took home not one, but three honors at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), presented by Marriott Bonvoy, and the victory couldn’t have been more fitting after he opened the show.
On Thursday, December 12, the country star performed his smash hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” in front of a live audience at W Hollywood, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio. For the number, viewers caught a glimpse of the exterior rooftop, which featured a massive billboard depicting the breakout star inside the venue and eventually brought viewers into the hotel. From there, the star walked down a grand staircase as a spectacle of back-up dancers and swinging napkins from the audience took the performance to new heights. In addition to “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” the star also performed “Highway.”
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“I’ve never done anything like this, but I’m excited for it,” the chart-topper told Billboard ahead of the numbers at W Hollywood. “I’m usually a rugged environment sort of guy but this elevated look is just taking me out of my comfort zone and I’m just excited to see how it all comes together.”
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Unique among music award shows, the Billboard Music Awards winners were selected by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts, the music industry’s ultimate authority and data-driven measure of success. Eligibility dates for this year’s awards were aligned with Billboard’s Year-End Charts tracking period, which measured music consumption from the charts dated October 28, 2023 through October 19, 2024.
The “2024 Billboard Music Awards” is presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations. Marriott Bonvoy members had exclusive access to attend six different BBMAs performances through Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
Follow the BBMAs on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube to join the conversation with #BBMAs and get the latest news and updates at BillboardMusicAwards.com and billboard.com.
LL Cool J has teamed up with The Skateroom to launch a series of limited-edition skateboard decks inspired by his new The Force album.
The vibrant collection of decks boasts 300 in total between The Solo Deck and The Triptych models, which combine the cultures of music and skating with art. Released on Friday morning (Dec. 13), each collector’s item purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity autographed by LL Cool J himself.
“Skateboarding, music, and art are about breaking boundaries and rewriting the rules. Collaborating with The Skateroom on these limited-edition decks honors The FORCE and the culture that made me, while sparking the next wave of creativity. These decks are for those bold enough to push what’s possible and make their mark. Let’s ride.”
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A portion of proceeds from sales will benefit the skating community as funds will go toward skate NGOs, new skateparks, and skateboarding programs helping the youth.
“At The Skateroom, we believe in the transformative power of art and skateboarding to inspire change,” said Skateroom Founder Charles-Antoine Bodson. “Collaborating with LL COOL J is an incredible honor, as his legacy transcends music and embodies the bold creativity we strive to celebrate. This partnership is about more than skate decks — it’s about bridging communities, empowering youth, and proving that art, music, and skateboarding can create real social impact.”
The New York rap legend may have hung up his skateboard trucks years ago, but 2024 ended up being a busy year for LL Cool J.
The 56-year-old returned in September with his first album since 2013 with The Force. Produced by Q-Tip, the LP debuted at No. 50 on the Billboard 200 with features from Snoop Dogg, Nas, Eminem and more.
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Some had peaked commercially, but many had big chapters still to come.
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Musical inspiration comes from so many different places. And while many pop musicians will tell you that some portion of their desire to write songs stems from an obsession with the Beatles, not many of them cite the country jamboree “Rocky Raccoon” as their guiding light.
“When I was very, very young, my dad played me ‘Rocky Raccoon’ for the first time and I was so mesmerized by that song and the songwriting of it all that I fell in love with Paul McCartney,” Sabrina Carpenter told Stephen Colbert on The Late Show on Thursday night (Dec. 12). “I was convinced that was my husband, my future husband,” she added of the now-82-year-old pop icon.
“But he was quite old and I was so young I didn’t understand that he was much older than me because I was looking at all these photos,” she recalled thinking. “No, he’s young, he’s only like 10 years older than me. I didn’t understand math… I was a child.”
Then, when she grew up, Carpenter said she fell in love with McCartney’s songwriting, and, eventually, she met Sir Paul, as evidenced by an awards show candid of the two Colbert pulled out from behind his desk. So, Colbert wondered, what was it like meeting her lifelong musical hero.
“I just formed tears in my eyes and he was just so normal and casual and was so charming,” she said. “It felt like I was entering an alternate universe… like the Upside Down vibes? Like Stranger Things, but a lot happier than Stranger Things.” What isn’t strange, Carpenter noted, is that in every room McCartney enters he makes everyone feel “seen and heard,” which was inspiring to see from someone she’s “obsessed” with.
To celebrate Carpenter’s six Grammy nominations, Colbert offered the singer an espresso martini in honor her Billboard Hot 100 No. 3 hit “Espresso,” which was nominated for record of the year and best pop solo performance; her No. 1 hit “Please Please Please” was nominated for song of the year and her album Short n’ Sweet is up for best pop vocal album and album of the year and she is also nominated for best new artist.
“I would love that,” Carpenter said as Colbert read off the list of noms and she challenged him to a boozy caffeine chugfest. “This truly is my first time [attending the Grammy Awards]. I always told myself I never wanted to go until I was nominated and I didn’t think it would be for all those categories, which is really special. So I’m excited.”
Carpenter said that, for now, she’s just trying to “vibe it out” and enjoy the ride, but predicted that “in five years [I’ll] look back on this moment be like ‘wow, so much happened at once.’ It’s hard to process it in the moment.” That said, Carpenter, 25, added that she feels incredibly lucky because music is all she’s ever wanted to do. “Writing songs is my favorite thing in the world, so the fact that I could do it and people listen is sentimental but it’s a gift so I’m very grateful,” she said.
Talk eventually turned to Carpenter’s entertaining new Netflix holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas, with Lord of the Rings obsessive Colbert mentioning that none other than Samwise Gamgee — actor Sean Astin — plays Santa in the singer’s holiday variety show. “Do you know him as Samwise Gamgee?” Colbert asked as Carpenter covered her face and blushed.
“Have you ever seen a Lord of the Rings movie? Answer the question,” Colbert asked with rising alarm. “Do you want to know how I know him? From Stranger Things,” Carpenter giggled. “For me he’s Bob… So for me, I was like, ‘Bob wants to be Santa?! That’s epic.’ But you are from a different generation,” she added as Colbert threw his head back and guffawed, grabbing Carpenter’s hand for a sweet kiss.
Watch Carpenter on The Late Show below.
Machine Gun Kelly is all up in his holiday emotions this Christmas. The rapper-turned-rocker gave Wham!’s snowy season classic “Last Christmas” a revved-up, skatepark vibe for Wednesday night’s A Motown Christmas special on NBC. With his hair knotted up in a pair of double-dutch braids and rocking a baggy black suit with white flames at […]