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GloRilla is hitting the road. Coming off a banner 2024 campaign full of wins, Big Glo announced plans for The Glorious Tour on Wednesday night (Jan. 29). The North American trek will see support from Real Boston Richey and Queen Key as opening acts. The tour will kick off in Oklahoma City on March 5 […]
Jordan Davis and his wife Kristen are expecting their fourth child in June.
The five-time Billboard Country Airplay chart-topper revealed that his family is growing by posting a humorous video that opens with Davis standing by a pool and sipping on a beer, as the theme song to the TV series Full House plays in the background.
“Well, this is a dude, well a dad. Three beautiful children,” he says in a voiceover. “What’s better than three? What’s better than three is four.” Meanwhile, the video shows footage of some of his older children crying, and one of them rolling a toy truck into a balcony wall.
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“That’s where we’re gonna be at come June. Baby Davis No. 4,” he adds. “Look out! Now you may be thinking, ‘How’s this dude gonna do it?’ … But, the dude abides. 2025’s gonna be a big one. Namely because, we’re gonna be welcoming a brand new baby. Love to meet you, baby Davis — I’m gonna need a few more of these things.” Davis then takes a long swig of his drink.
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“Let’s keep the party going,” he says as the clip concludes.
Davis captioned the video with a humorous note, writing, “To contribute to the Baby Davis #4 diaper fund, please stream my music and buy tickets.”
The couple wed in 2017, and are parents to Eloise (5), Locklan (3) and Elijah (19 months).
Davis’s upcoming shows for 2025 include stops at iconic Texas venue Billy Bob’s, as well as a performance at Tortuga Music Festival. Meanwhile, his current single “I Ain’t Sayin’” is in the top five on the Country Airplay chart. Last year, Davis’s song “Next Thing You Know” won song of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards. He wrote the track with Chase McGill, Greylan James and Josh Osborne.
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SiriusXM reported revenue from subscribers fell by nearly 4%, while ad revenue held flat for the full year in 2024, as the satellite radio company’s nascent streaming app failed to jump-start its subscribers as hoped.
The company generated $8.7 billion in revenue and adjusted EBITDA of $2.73 billion last year, representing declines of 3% and 2% respectively from 2023 figures. Subscriber revenue declines were the biggest contributing factor to the ho-hum year, but it was partially offset by the company lowering costs by cutting marketing, business expenses and staff.
“At the end of 2024, we took significant steps to refocus on SiriusXM’s core strengths and enhance operational efficiency,” Sirius Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Witz said in a statement. “By prioritizing our core in-car subscription business, leveraging our streaming capabilities, and growing our leadership in ad-supported audio, we are well-positioned to deliver long-term value. Looking ahead, we are energized by the opportunities to build on this strategy and continue offering unparalleled audio experiences through our platforms.”
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SiriusXM announced in December that was shifting marketing and other resources away from the streaming app it launche in Dec. 2023 to prioritize its subscribers who pay to listen to its music, sports and news radio and podcasts in vehicles.
Sirius is the dominant provider of audio entertainment subscriptions in vehicles in the U.S. but concerns over softening subscriber revenue and an eagerness to attract more younger subscribers pushed the launch of a streaming app last December.
The company met its 2024 financial targets–adjusted EBITDA of $2.73 billion and a margin of 31%–but its executives were peppered by questions about disappointing advertising revenue and internal guidance that 2025 will see sharper declines in adjusted EBITDA than they saw in 2024.
The company has a complicated business model, part of which hinges on customers choosing to start paying for their service after first trying a free trial subscription. Witz told analysts on their earnings call they expect to stabilize conversion rates this year for certain product lines like its 360L, a new premium in-vehicle audio platform with more channels. That said, she advised the number of net new subscribers in 2025 is again expected to decline.
The company said it is expecting $8.5 billion in total revenue in 2025, with $1.15 billion in free cash flow and $2.6 billion in adjusted EBITDA.
Here are the main take-aways from SiriusXM’s fourth quarter and annual earnings report:
The SiriusXM segment of the overall company–which doesn’t include Pandora–reported 2024 revenue of $6.6 billion, down 4% from 2023. The decline was driven by lower susbcriber, equipment and other revenue and a smaller average base of self-pay subscribers.
Average revenue per user in 2024 of $15.21 fell 35 cents from the prior year because of declining ad revenue, lower rates the company gets paid from automakers to offer promotional plans in their cars, and more people subscribing only for the streaming app, which has a lower price than the in-car subscription.
SiriusXM self-pay subscribers fell by 296,000 in 2024. The company had 33 million total subscribers as of Dec. 31, 2024.
SiriusXM gross profit totaled $3.9 billion in 2024, 6% lower than 2023, but with a gross margin of 60%, roughly flat from 2023.
Pandora and Off-platform self-pay subscribers decreased by 101,000 in the fourth quarter to end the year at 5.8 million in total.
Pandora and off-platform revenue totaled $2.15 billion in 2024, up 2% from 2023, helped by increased revenues from subscribers, advertising, podcasting and programmatic sales.
Becky G embarks on an aquatic safari in the teaser for Mountain Dew’s upcoming Super Bowl commercial — but she isn’t quite impressed yet with what she sees. While sipping on a Baja Blast as the soda company’s Mountain Dude leads her group on a rafting expedition, the “Shower” singer watches as four seals sitting […]
D.L. Hughley has fired back at Snoop Dogg with some choice words following the rap legend’s response to the backlash he’s received following his performance at the Crypto Ball at Donald Trump’s inauguration earlier this month. The comedian was brutally honest while condemning Snoop on Tuesday’s (Jan. 28) episode of The D.L. Hughley Show, during […]
Supa King’s “Tell On Me” becomes the first song to reign on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart for more than two weeks in a row in 2025, spending its second week at No. 1 on the Feb. 1-dated ranking.
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The TikTok Billboard Top 50 is a weekly ranking of the most popular songs on TikTok in the United States based on creations, video views and user engagement. The latest chart reflects activity Jan. 20-26. Activity on TikTok is not included in Billboard charts except for the TikTok Billboard Top 50.
The latest TikTok Billboard Top 50 includes seven full days of data; the app was unavailable in the U.S. for multiple hours between Jan. 18 and 19.
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“Tell On Me” is the first song to string together consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the chart since Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps” ruled for seven weeks in a row between October and November 2024. It’s also the first song to rack up at least two weeks at No. 1 within the calendar year; M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” spent its second frame at No. 1 on the Jan. 11-dated tally after first reigning in December 2024.
Released in 2016, Supa King’s “Tell On Me,” featured on that year’s SKBP, Vol. 1, has achieved TikTok virality thanks to a trend where creators lip synch to the song’s chorus while performing often gravity-defying stunts and poses, many times in a bathroom.
Its appearance on the chart marks “Tell On Me” and Supa King’s first on a Billboard ranking, and concurrently, the tune jumps 35% to 968,000 official U.S. streams in the week ending Jan. 23, according to Luminate.
While “Tell On Me” remains on top of the TikTok Billboard Top 50, the rest of the top five contains upward movement of some kind. It’s led by Sage the Gemini’s “Gas Pedal,” featuring Iamsu!, which lifts 3-2 in its third week on the chart. The 2013 track, which peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 that September, is driven on TikTok by a dance trend, spurring a 29% gain in streams to 1.7 million in the Billboard chart tracking week ending Jan. 23.
Gelo’s “Tweaker” re-enters the TikTok Billboard Top 50 at No. 3, a new peak. The rap project of basketball player LiAngelo Ball has enjoyed a No. 29 peak so far on the Hot 100, coming on the survey dated Jan. 18. The viral tune has been used in a variety of ways on the platform, including highlighting the “I might swerve, bend that corner, whoa” lyric to show people (or people in vehicles) taking turns or corners, sometimes in dangerous manners.
Lil Wayne’s “She Will,” which features Drake, follows at No. 4 as the TikTok Billboard Top 50’s top debut of the week. It’s boosted by a dance trend, usually with the dancer or dancers shown up against a wall, and it’s led to a 15% boost in streams for the song (which was released in 2011 as part of Tha Carter IV and peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100) to 4.1 million.
Rounding out the TikTok Billboard Top 50’s top five: SZA’s “30 for 30,” with Kendrick Lamar, which lifts 7-5 for a new peak in its fourth week on the ranking. Lamar’s “But if it’s f–k me then f–k you/ And that’s the way I like it” lyric remains the focus here, whether it’s from lip synchs, dances or captions where the user utilizes Lamar’s verse to respond to some type of prompt.
Two more songs hit the top 10 of the chart for the first time after debuting on the Jan. 25 tally: Fetty Wap’s “Jimmy Choo” and Saga Faye’s “Who Are You?” at Nos. 9 and 10, respectively. “Jimmy Choo” benefits from virtually the same trend as “Tell On Me” mentioned before, with creators filming physically challenging contortions and poses in a bathroom mirror. “Who Are You?,” meanwhile, features a trend where users show the progression of their selves throughout their lives, set to the “Thought that I knew, now I don’t have a clue/ Who are you?” lyric.
See the full TikTok Billboard Top 50 here. You can also tune in each Friday to SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio (channel 4) to hear the premiere of the chart’s top 10 countdown at 3 p.m. ET, with reruns heard throughout the week.
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The Alchemist has been on a legendary run with one-off singles, a short EP series, and collaborations like his excellent joint album with Larry June, The Great Escape. The West Coast producer and rapper will reconnect with June along with 2 Chainz for the collaborative Life Is Beautiful project.
2 Chainz and Larry June have collaborated in the past via the song “Still Boomin’ from June’s 2022 Spaceships On The Blade album. The trio just unleashed the potent single and video for “Bad Choices” and it’s a natural pairing as any. June’s motivational get-money bars paired next to Tity Two Necklace’s opulent lyrics sound at home over the soulful production of The Alchemist.
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The announcement came as a bit of a surprise with “Bad Choices” not initially framed as part of a larger project. Chainz sounds in tip-top shape and June is always cool, relaxed, and focused on the end game of keeping his hustle up.
Fans won’t have to wait long to experience Life Is Beautiful in full despite the relatively fast rollout of the “Bad Choices” single. The trio will drop that project on Feb. 7.
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Check out a trailer for the album featuring The Alchemist, Larry June, and 2 Chainz below.
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL. A new album by @2chainz @LarryJuneTFM & @Alchemist 2/7/25 pic.twitter.com/ctaMD8M4wV
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Personally can’t wait to hear a lot of “Tony!” and “Good job” adlibs all over this album. Color us excited.
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Sam Hunt will reportedly avoid charges related to a Jan. 20 stop and arrest outside Nashville for speeding and violating an anti-DUI interlock device. According to People, the former college quarterback-turned-country star was arrested and jailed last week in Henderson Country, TN, with TMZ reporting that he was jailed and released the same day on […]
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To celebrate its 30th season, Major League Soccer unveils a new “Game On” campaign featuring Grammy nominated artist, Doechii. The 30-second ad spot features the Tampa rapper bringing match day energy and momentum of being on a MLD pitch. From 30,000 fans cheering on their favorite team, to watching superstars like Lionel Messi torch defenses, there’s nothing like the intensity of soccer season. For fans who don’t want to miss any of the action, T-Mobile is getting in on the 30th season celebration by offering customers a free season-long subscription to MLS Season Pass.
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“At MLS, the fan’s emotion is at the heart of everything. The excitement is palpable, the momentum unstoppable, and the quality undeniable – this is MLS’ energy. It is a celebration of soccer, culture, and community that propels the league into the future,” said Radhika Duggal, Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer, MLS in a statement. “The new ‘Game On’ campaign reflects our brand: our energy, entertainment, momentum, and welcoming spirit. Working with Doechii on this campaign is a perfect match, making this collaboration a true celebration of our shared energy.”
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Doechii, who’s nominated for three Grammy Awards including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album, is known for her unique sound, boundary-pushing creativity, and relentless energy when performing. These characteristics are very similar to what you’ll experience during an MLS match. Her authentic connection to soccer resonates, showcasing how music, culture, and sports seamlessly intertwine to create a dynamic cultural force.
Watch the “Game On” campaign featuring Doechii below.
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MLS Season Pass on Apple TV will broadcast every soccer match live throughout the season complemented by extensive studio coverage, on-demand content and in-depth features spanning all 30 MLS clubs. Thanks to T-Mobile, customers can celebrate the 30th season and catch every match with a free subscription to MLS Season Pass.
Their entertainment streaming bundle also includes free Apple TV+, Netflix, and Hulu. Sign up for T-Mobile below. Customers can redeem their pass anytime starting February 18. Sign up for T-Mobile below.