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Before you and the fam settle in to watch the fireworks on the Fourth of July, be sure to check out “The Fourth in America” concert special — with the performer lineup revealed exclusively on Billboard below.
The special will include performances by headliner Noah Kahan, along with Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Sting, Nelly, Counting Crows, Timbaland, The Fray, CAKE, Sublime, Ice Cube, Kaskade, 4 Non Blondes, Ashley McBryde, The War and Treaty and the I Love the 90’s Tour with Vanilla Ice, Young MC, Rob Base and Tone Loc. Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the United States Air Force Band will also perform on the special, hosted by CNN anchor and chief political correspondent Dana Bash and CNN anchor Boris Sanchez, along with CNN anchor and correspondent Victor Blackwell and CNN anchor and senior national correspondent Sara Sidner from San Diego.
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The star-studded affair will not only feature performances from wide-ranging artists; CNN will also broadcast fireworks shows from across the country, including in Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Nashville, Niagara Falls, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Diego, Seward, Alaska and Washington, D.C. with CNN anchor/correspondent John Berman, CNN national correspondent Randi Kaye and CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten providing on-the-ground reporting from Nashville, Fort Lauderdale and New York City, respectively, as the United States celebrates its 249th anniversary of independence.
Now in its fifth year, CNN’s The Fourth in America has built on the success of CNN’s New Year’s Eve programming, making it a yearly destination during the Fourth of July as families across the country tune in after a day of barbecuing and chasing kids around.
CNN’s The Fourth in America special will broadcast live on CNN and CNN International, and will stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com, CNN connected TV and mobile apps on Friday (July 4) with coverage set to begin at 7 p.m. ET on CNN and ending at 1 a.m. ET.
ENHYPEN earns its third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated June 21) as the group’s new project, DESIRE : UNLEASH debuts atop the tally. The set sold 95,000 copies in the United States in the week ending June 12, according to Luminate. In total, it’s the eighth top 10-charting effort for the ensemble.
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Also in the top 10 of the latest Top Album Sales chart, My Chemical Romance’s 2004 album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge reenters at No. 2 (a new high) after its deluxe reissue, while the latest releases from Lil Wayne, Turnstile, Addison Rae, The Doobie Brothers, Volbeat and Marina debut in the region.
Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chart’s history dates back to May 25, 1991, the first week Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now Luminate. Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.
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My Chemical Romance’s 2004 album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, returns to Top Album Sales, reentering at No. 2 (its first week in the top 10) with 37,000 copies sold (up 2,987%). The set was reissued on June 6 with refreshed audio and bonus tracks, across many variants — including nine vinyl iterations. All versions of the album, old and new, are combined for tracking and charting purposes.
Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI starts at No. 3 with 34,000 sold — marking the 13th top 10 album for the superstar. Rock band Turnstile nabs its best sales week ever, and highest charting album, as NEVER ENOUGH enters at No. 4 with 27,500 sold. Addison Rae’s debut full-length studio album Addison arrives at No. 5 with 23,000.
SEVENTEEN’s SEVENTEEN 5th Album ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ falls 1-6 in its second week (14,500; down 69%).
The Doobie Brothers notch its highest charting effort ever (and first top 10) on the 34-year-old Top Album Sales chart, as the veteran band’s new studio set, Walk This Road, drives in at No. 7 with 12,000 sold.
Volbeat grabs its fourth top 10-charting title on Top Album Sales as God of Angels Trust starts at No. 8 with 11,000 sold. Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping I’m the Problem falls 3-9 with 10,500 (down 34%) and Marina locks in her fourth top 10 with the No. 10 debut of Princess of Power (nearly 10,000).
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Time to pull out your wallets. Prime Day 2025 is almost upon us.
While official dates for the Amazon-issued sale aren’t until July 8-11, we’re celebrating early. To help you get ahead of the curve, we’ve compiled a list of deals on products you can shop now from top brands we know you’ll love. From Adidas and Crocs to Apple and Dyson, this list includes deals up to 35% off on highly sought-after tech and footwear, along with must-have hair styling products and water bottles. So get shopping before you miss out!
Adidas Unisex Adizero Select Team Sneaker in White/Silver Metallic/Black
$48.21
$52.69
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Unisex sneakers from Adidas with textured mesh uppers.
Adidas sneakers are beloved by many, but they can run you a pretty penny. If you can’t get yourself to pay full price, not to fret. Right now, Amazon has marked down Adidas’ Adizero Select Team model to just $48.21. The unisex sneaker is effortlessly lightweight and versatile to style, equipped with comfortable features such as breathable mesh uppers and springy rubber platform-esque soles that cushion the feet to add a subtle pep to your step.
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Sizing options range from 5 to 18 for women and 4 to 17 for men. The White/Silver Metallic/Black colorway is attractive for both men and women. We can picture these kicks paired with sporty athleisure to match the vibe of the shoe. For men, something like sweats and a tank or jorts and a basketball jersey. For women, we’d style these with leggings and a colorful zip-up or cropped hoodie.
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Wavytalk Hair Dryer in Cyber Rose Pink
$31.83
$54.99
42% off
A hair dryer with comb with three attachments.
Ever wanted a hairstyling tool that does it all? Well, look no further than the Wavytalk Hair Dryer. The piece is currently on sale for $31.83 and comes with three attachments that can really do it all. You’ve got the concentrated nozzle that delivers pinpoint precision airflow for targeted styling and greater control. You’ve also got the diffuser attachment that reduces frizz while enhancing and defining your curls or waves. Finally, the comb attachment both smooths and straightens, allowing you to detangle unruly hair with ease.
The dryer itself is a banger even without the attachments. It features an advanced aerodynamic design powered by a strong 1875W motor that offers high-speed airflow so you don’t have to spend hours drying your hair.
Crocs Unisex-Adult Classic Clogs, Black, 11 Men/13 Women
$35.30
$49.99
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Crocs clogs in black with vents to aerate the shoe.
You can’t beat the comfort of Crocs. These unisex Adult Classic Clogs are extremely comfortable, affordable and cute, too. The classic silhouette is equipped with lightweight EVA uppers, or ethylene-vinyl acetate, a versatile polymer known for its rubberlike softness. This material is extremely flexible and easy to wash. Additional features include rounded toes and adjustable backstraps that make sure your shoes are secured to the foot.
The toes are fixed with breathable ventilation holes that keep your toes from sweating, a perfect touch for the sweltering summer heat. The soles of the Classic Clog are also made of plush and bouncy EVA material that cushions the feet. If you’re looking for a comfortable shoe to take you through the summer season, the Classic Clog might be for you.
Apple AirTag
$24.99
$29
14% off
An airtag you can stow away in your luggage or bag to keep track of your items.
With so much going on in the world, it is often a herculean task to keep track of what’s important. Apple’s AirTag makes taking care of your personal belongings a breeze. The tech uses a combination of Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband technology to ping nearby Apple devices, which can then relay the AirTag’s location to the user through the Find My app.
This works on select Apple products. You can store the AirTag in backpacks, luggage, purses and more so you can keep your things safe and protected, even if you don’t always have eyes on them. This Apple product makes a great gift for people who love to travel or for those who lose things easily. You know who you are.
Levi’s Men’s 501 Original Fit Jeans
$55.65
$79.50
30% off
Men’s fitted dark wash jeans in a slew of sizes.
Levi’s are popular, and for good reason — it’s a heritage brand with years of jean-making under its belt. The apparel brand’s denim is often a hefty price, but Amazon has Levi’s classic 501 silhouettes available on sale for just $55.65. The men’s denim is currently available in a standard silhouette and comes in a range of sizes from 28Wx30L to 66Wx34L. The fit of these jeans is straight leg and sits on the wearer’s hips. They’re a dark wash with multiple pockets and bronzy hardware accents. We can see these styled casually with a crisp white tee and Converse. Or go bold and layer on a denim jacket for a Canadian Tuxedo moment.
Hydro Flask Wide Flex Cap Black 64 Oz
$44.62
$64.95
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A black stainless steel water bottle with a handle and black flex cap.
This water bottle from Hydro Flask is sure to quench your thirst. It’s massive and only $44.62 on Amazon. The sleek black style is made of insulated stainless steel that can withstand drops. Additionally, the bottle can keep drinks cold for 24 hours, and hot up to 12. That means you can store anything from tea to soda and water in this bottle without changing the temperature much.
To keep it clean, just pop the bottle in the dishwasher or wash it clean with soap. The most game-changing detail of this bottle is the leakproof cap which means you can toss it into your bag without fear of spillage. Beyond the technical features, the bottle is super cute. The all-black surface is broken up with a white logo, while the shape is bulky and playful.
Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum, Silver/Nickel
$349.99
$469.99
26% off
A powerful cordless vacuume.
Vacuuming has never been easier thanks to Dyson’s V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum. The model is currently available for $349.99, 26% off its original price. Unlike some competitor products, this vacuum is extremely lightweight and comes without a cord so you won’t end up tangled while decluttering.
Two special modes, Powerful and MAX, work to suck up dust and dirt. Powerful is meant for everyday cleaning, while MAX can be reserved for those tougher cleaning jobs. The vacuum’s Motorbar head is compatible with all floor types and works to clean up everything from spilled rice to pet hair. For those detail-oriented cleans, the V8 Plus converts into a hand-held vacuum, offering you two products for the price of one.
Beats Solo 4 Cloud Pink
$129.95
$199.95
35% off
Beats’ over-the-ear headphones in pink.
Beats Solo 4 Cloud Pink over-the-ear headphones are currently on sale at Amazon for $129.95 — that’s 35% off the product’s original price. If you love quality sound like we do, then this is a must-have. Coming in a pastel pink hue, these headphones feature custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers that deliver powerful sound.
The design is lightweight and ergonomic, offering all-day comfort. Plush ear cushions also ensure the wearer can listen to their favorite tunes without a hitch. These headphones boast 50 hours of battery life and can easily be charged up in 10 minutes, giving you up to five hours of playback. Beyond the technical aspects, the color is extremely cute, making your listening experience all the more stylish.
Fans will have to wait until Oct. 24 to see the eagerly anticipated Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere. But they got a teaser on Wednesday morning (June 18) when the first trailer for the film starring The Bear‘s Jeremy Allen White as the Boss dropped, revealing the shape and mood of the film that will follow the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s introspective sessions for his stark, 1982 acoustic album Nebraska.
The two-and-a-half minute preview opens with White as Springsteen sitting in a Camaro on a car lot as he tells the salesman that he’s never owned a new vehicle before. “It’s awfully fitting for a handsome devil rock star,” the salesman says, tipping his hat that he knows exactly who his low-key, famous client is. “Well that makes one of us,” White replies.
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We next see Springsteen in his New Jersey bedroom with his guitar tech Mike Batlan (Paul Walter Hauser) as he works out the stripped-down sound of the Nebraska title track. “Don’t need to be perfect,” he tells Batlan, “I want it to feel like I’m in the room by myself.”
Director Scott Cooper’s movie also features Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jeremy Strong as Springsteen’s longtime manager and confidant Jon Landau, who is seen telling a record exec that his client’s deeply personal album is “not about the charts. This is about Bruce Springsteen and these are the songs that he wants to work on right now,” as White moans out the lyrics to the album’s haunting title song.
Over images of White looking at old pictures, Strong tells a story about the singer’s childhood bedroom, which had a hole in its floor. That hole becomes a metaphor for Springsteen’s complicated relationship with his withholding father (played by Adolescence‘s Stephen Graham). “Bruce is a repairman,” Strong says. “And what he’s doing with this album is he’s repairing that hole in his floor. He’s repairing that hole in himself… and once he’s done that, he’s going to repair the entire world.”
The two-and-a-half-minute trailer ends with triumphant footage of a sweat-drenched White howling “Born to Run” on stage with the E Street Band, the veins in his neck strained to the extreme as he pulls off one of the rocker’s signature stage hops. Springsteen spent time on the set of the film earlier this year and he professed to be very impressed with White’s work.
In a chat on SiriusXM’s E Street Radio in January, the 75-year-old rocker was asked if it felt weird to see White play him on screen. “A little bit at first, but you get over that pretty quick and Jeremy is such a terrific actor that you just fall right into it,” Springsteen said. “He’s got an interpretation of me that I think the fans will deeply recognize and he’s just done a great job, so I’ve had a lot of fun. I’ve had a lot of fun being on the set when I can get there.”
In high praise from the singer known for his signature raspy, emotive voice, Springsteen said White was nailing it. “He sings well,” he said. “He sings very well.” Springsteen gave his full blessing for the adaptation of Warren Zanes’ book of the same name and in an interview earlier this year White said he’d studied hours and hours of video and worked with a vocal coach to nail Bruce’s vocal tone and speaking cadence.
The film also features Odessa Young (A Million Little Pieces) as Springsteen’s girlfriend, Gaby Hoffman (Transparent) as his mom, Adele, Marc Maron (Sticks) as record producer Chuck Plotkin and David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) as a Columbia Records executive.
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Jeff Pardo was named BMI Christian songwriter of the year for the second time in three years at the BMI Christian Awards, which were held at its Nashville office on Tuesday (June 17). The private event was hosted by Leslie Roberts, BMI’s avp, creative.
Pardo, 43, wrote or co-wrote five of BMI’s 25 most-performed Christian songs: “Don’t Stop Praying,” “Heaven Changes Everything,” “Praise the Lord” with Jake Henry and Micah Tyler, “Running Home” and “Strong” with Anne Wilson. Pardo received a Grammy nomination in 2013 for co-writing “My Jesus” with Wilson and won two GMA Dove Awards in 2022. He has successfully crossed genres as well, working with artists such as Lady A, Ben Rector and Tauren Wells.
BMI’s Christian song of the year went to “Praise,” written by Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Stephen Furtick and Chandler Moore. The hit by Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore spent 31 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart and nine weeks at No. 1 on the Christian Airplay chart.
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Leading up to song of the year, BMI named the 25 most-performed Christian songs of the previous year. The roster included 18 first-time award winners.
Capitol CMG Publishing brought home publisher of the year for representing 17 of the 25 most-performed songs of the year including “Praise” as well as “Don’t Stop Praying,” “I Believe,” “Jesus Does” and “Take It All Back.”
In addition, Jackie Patillo, president of the Gospel Music Association and the GMA Foundation, was honored with the BMI Spotlight Award. As a surprise tribute, five-time GMA Dove Awards female vocalist of the year (and nine-time Grammy nominee) Natalie Grant, performed her first recording, “I Am Not Alone.” She was accompanied by Bernie Herms.
“This is more than just a business,” Patillo said in accepting the award. “We are all making a difference and impacting culture, and that’s what we get up for every day.” Previous recipients of the BMI Spotlight Award include Dottie Leonard Miller, Randy Edelman and Frank Gari.
Special moments at the event include Roberts calling BMI’s 2019 Compass Award winner Elwyn Raymer to the stage to start the celebration with a prayer; country songwriter Jordan Rowe giving the audience a preview of his unreleased song, “Way Back;” and first-time BMI award-winner Seph Schlueter sharing his hit “Counting My Blessings.”
For a complete list of winners, go here.
Gente de Zona became the first Cuban duo to sell out the coveted Kaseya Center in Miami earlier this month, where they performed for over 14,000 fans in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The duo’s prolific career includes their breakout hit “Bailando” with Enrique Iglesias and Descemer Bueno that spent 41 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart in 2014 and made history as the first Spanish-language video to achieve one billion views on YouTube.
Like Gente de Zona, helmed by Randy Malcom and Alexander Delgado, artists such as Osmaní García, Jacob Forever, and El Chacal formed part of the booming Cubatón movement in the 2010s, and propelled the genre (that blends Cuban rhythms with reggaetón) beyond the Caribbean island and onto its mainstream success. García teamed up with Pitbull, Sensato and Lil Jon in the 2015 hit “El Taxi,” Jacob’s “Hasta Que Se Seque El Malecón” peaked at No. 10 on Hot Latin Songs in 2016, and Chacal’s “Ay Mi Dios” in collaboration with Yandel and IAmChino reached No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart that same year.
But in recent years — especially since 2018 when public WiFi hotspots were made more accessible on the island — a large wave of artists, mainly still living in Cuba, has brought to the forefront “reparto” music, a genre that was once considered “reggaetón of the poor,” but today represents the sound of modern-day Cuba, and is gaining massive popularity.
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In honor of its 25-year trajectory, Gente de Zona also released its tenth studio album called Reparto, with the hopes of “showing the world the evolution of Cuban reggaetón that defines our culture, and shine a light on the artists who are leading the authentic reparto movement,” according to Malcom in a statement.
Dale Pututi, Gente de Zona, and L Kimii perform in Miami’s Kaseya Center on June 7, 2025.
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The name derives from the barrios or housing projects in Cuba, where aspiring artists would create their own homemade reggaetón and sing about street life powered by local slang. The genre’s first exponents trace back to the mid-2000s with artists such as the late Elvis Manuel (who tragically drowned in 2008 as he migrated to the U.S. by raft), Adonis MC, El Uniko, and most notably, Chocolate MC, who cleverly added the Cuban clave to his 2010 reggaetón song “Parapapampan,” resulting in what is known now as reparto.
“The genre is known for its fusion of Afro-American rhythms and rumba elements, and its main element is the Cuban clave,” producer NandoPro (real name: Fernando Lázaro Otero Van-Caneghem) tells Billboard. “It’s evolved and now features a blend of drums derived from reggaeton, hip hop, timba, and Cuban folk music in general. But, the biggest difference is the way the lyrics are narrated. El Reparto is characterized by more aggressive, harsher and explicit lyrics, without much filtering in the language.”
Today’s reparto artists, however, are changing the narrative.
They are singing about love (Wampi’s “Roma”); making positive affirmations (El Chulo’s “Tienes Que Nacer de Nuevo”); and even empowering women (Mawell’s “La Triple M”). Others are strategically turning popular songs, such as Alejandro Sanz’s “Corazón Partío” and Akon’s “I Wanna F*ck You,” into a reparto melody.
Meanwhile, the movement is highly consumed in Peru, Spain, Miami, and has already captured the attention of non-Cuban artists, such as Nacho, Lenny Tavárez, and Sergio George, who have all collaborated with a repartero.
“The Dominican Republic has its dembow, Puerto Rico has its reggaetón — today Colombia is taking over Afrobeat, and I think that’s going to happen with Cuba as well,” Venezuelan artist Nacho, who’s currently viral with his reparto tune “Nosotros” alongside Maffio and L Kimii, says to Billboard. “Reparto is a wealth of rhythms combined: there’s son, there’s salsa, there’s timba, there’s reggaetón. There’s a bit of everything, and I’ve been in love with that genre for a long time.”
Nando, who’s produced hits for Gente de Zona, El Taiger, J Balvin, and Farruko, among others, further explains: “After 2014, many Cubatón exponents emigrated to the United States in search of international success, and many even explored other genres in search of acceptance. This left a large void within urban music in Cuba and it was the young reparto artists that filled that space. This is the evolution of music from the Cuban barrios. We still have a long way to go, but the authentic message is getting through, and artists from other countries are discovering a refreshing style they can experiment with.”
Below, meet 31 reparto artists shaping Cuba’s new urban movement:
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It has been (another) good year so far for Bailey Zimmerman. The country artist reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 this spring with his feature on BigXthaPlug’s “All the Way” from the latter’s forthcoming country collaboration project. Then, Zimmerman followed that with “Backup Plan,” his inspirational new single featuring Luke Combs, which became his ninth career Hot 100 entry and has reached a No. 36 high in its six weeks on the chart.
Zimmerman and Combs debuted the stomping “Backup Plan” during Combs’ headlining set at Stagecoach in April — though the song’s roots were planted well prior to that performance. According to the track’s producer, Austin Shawn, it was initially created because people compiling the soundtrack to 2024 film Twisters asked Zimmerman to send along songs for consideration. “We sent that one, but ‘Hell or High Water’ landed better for the movie,” Shawn, 27, tells Billboard.
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“Backup Plan” is just the latest extension in the winning partnership between Zimmerman and Shawn, which started with the former’s first EP, Leave the Light On, and includes the hit songs “Rock and a Hard Place” and “Fall In Love.”
Below, Shawn talks about creating “Backup Plan,” his working relationship with Zimmerman and what listeners can expect on his second album.
What did you think the first time you heard “Backup Plan”?
We heard it around early 2023, and I immediately loved the song because it reminded me of “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac. It had a bit of red dirt, a bit of country, a lot of the hookiness of modern country, which is exactly what me and Bailey tend to lean [to] when we make songs. The original demo was just an acoustic guitar and a vocal that Tucker Beathard [co-writer, along with Jimi Bell and Jon Sherwood] did.
Were you involved in the decision to add Luke Combs to the song?
It worked out really well because when Bailey did the vocals, we were thinking, “Who could feature?” When I finished the first rough mix on it, Bailey was like, “Should I text it to Luke?” Luke didn’t get back to him for a month — he was probably just living with it. And then he was like, “Song rips, I’m in,” out of nowhere. We had not gone to anyone else. It was either Luke or nothing.
Were you together in the studio for Combs adding his part?
Luke is, first of all, one of the best dudes in the world. I sent the session over to [his producer] Chip Matthews and then me and Bailey went over to Chip’s house and Luke cut the vocal. We spent about two hours talking and rambling on and laughing and telling jokes — and about 10 minutes doing the vocal. It was mostly just a big hangout session; barely any work was being done. Luke is so good, he can do three passes of the song, and it sounds like it’s a finished thing.
Thematically, it’s like Combs’ song “Doin’ This,” in that if being an artist is your path no matter what, you cannot have a backup plan. Is the end result similar to what the demo sounded like?
The original demo was just an acoustic guitar in a voice memo that Tucker Beathard did. Tucker is one of our good buddies, too, and we write a lot of songs with him, so he usually just plays his guitar and his vocal and sings it into his phone.
From the very beginning, the song felt like an overcoming adversity type of song, so we wanted it to be big. We wanted it to be like an anthem. We wanted it to be something that is charged up. We had to paint the picture from there and carry it into that big, beat-your-chest type of energetic song.
So that stomp feel wasn’t there, but you heard the possibility of that.
It was completely different. It was like someone sitting here in your living room just playing it for you or around the campfire. It was good, though, because the sentiment was there and it gave us all the runway to paint the picture the way we wanted to.
You’ve been collaborating with Zimmerman since the beginning. How has your working relationship evolved?
When you work on so much music together over the years, you learn how to communicate and decipher each other’s emotions, feelings, words — I know when Bailey loves a song, doesn’t love a song. He’ll know when I think a decision that he wants to make is good or when I don’t. That helps us get round the bend on songwriting, production, direction. We’re like brothers. He’s gone through a lot in his personal life; I’ve gone through a lot in my personal life. We’ve been there for each other outside music, too.
This is the second song we’ve heard from Zimmerman’s second album, Different Night, Same Rodeo, which is due out Aug. 8. Anything else you can tell us about the album?
Absolutely. A lot of the stuff is familiar, and then there’s a good batch of songs that go outside of the box where we’ve really pushed the boundaries. There’s a couple of awesome features on the record. There’s familiarity, there’s evolution and there’s a little bit of something for all demographics of music too, not just country.
A version of this story appears in the June 7, 2025, issue of Billboard.
The Golden Globes released the timeline, eligibility rules and award guidelines for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes. The show, to be hosted by Nikki Glaser for the second year in a row, is set to air live coast-to-coast on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. The show will emanate from its long-time home, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Eligibility rules include the newly added best podcast award outlining how the top 25 podcasts will qualify with a total of six final nominations for the category. Luminate will determine qualifying podcasts.
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Nominations for the Golden Globes will be announced on Monday, Dec. 8. The full awards timeline is outlined below, and complete rules and categories can be found on the Golden Globes’ website.
The Golden Globes, which likes to call itself “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” is the world’s largest awards show to celebrate the best of both film and television. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the show.
Here’s the 83rd Annual Golden Globes timetable. All dates are 2025 unless otherwise noted.
Friday, Aug. 1: Submission website opens for 2026 Golden Globes motion picture and television entries.
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Submission website opens for 2026 Golden Globes podcast entries.
Friday, Oct. 31: Deadline for motion picture, television, and podcast submissions. Entries must be completed on the Golden Globes’ website.
Monday, Nov. 17: Deadline for television and podcast nomination ballots to be sent to all voters.
Sunday, Nov. 23: Final date for television and podcast press conferences; final date for television and podcast programs to be uploaded to the Golden Globes screening platform by 5 p.m. PT.
Monday, Nov. 24: Deadline for receipt of television and podcast nomination ballots by 5 p.m. PT.
Tuesday, Nov. 25: Deadline for Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots to be sent to all voters.
Wednesday, Dec. 3: Final date for Motion Picture and Box Office Achievement press conferences; final date for Motion Pictures and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement to be uploaded to the Golden Globes screening platform.
Thursday, Dec. 4: Deadline for the receipt of Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots by 5 p.m. PT.
Monday, Dec. 8: Announcement of nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes at 5 a.m. PT.
Friday, Dec. 19: Final ballots sent to all voters.
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026: Deadline for the receipt of final ballots by 5 p.m. PT.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026: Presentation of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes at 5 p.m. PT.
The Golden Globes are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.
Kesha just can’t get enough in the video for her new single, “Boy Crazy.” In the self-directed visual posted Tuesday (June 17), the pop star is surrounded by a diverse cast of men wearing varying amounts of clothing as she sits down for a feast in a rodeo-themed restaurant, where things unravel into chaos as […]
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A new claim from Lil Wayne’s son is stirring up conversation around Drake’s catalog.
Novi Carter, the son of the rap legend, recently told YouTuber TrillMarty that his dad wrote “most” of Drake’s lyrics. “My dad wrote most of [Drake’s] sh*t, I mean, on God,” Novi said. “If it wasn’t for my pops, there wouldn’t be no Drake. I mean, there probably would be a Drake, but he wouldn’t be where he’s at, though.”
He followed that up by saying, “No disrespect to Drake, he hard,” giving credit to Drake while still backing up his statement. Novi didn’t offer details on which songs Wayne may have helped write, and as of now, neither Drake nor Lil Wayne has commented on the claim.
Even without specifics, the relationship between the two rappers is well known. Weezy was the one who brought the “6 God” into the game, signing him to Young Money in 2009 and helping launch his rise to stardom. From there, the pair delivered several big collaborations that helped define their careers.
One of their earliest major moments was “Forever,” where Drake shared a track with Wayne, Kanye West, and Eminem. It was a huge look for Drake, who was still proving himself at the time. Not long after, they linked up again on “Miss Me” from Drake’s debut album *Thank Me Later*, giving fans one of the first true glimpses of their creative connection.
In 2010, when Lil Wayne went to jail on a weapons charge, Drake stepped up and held the Young Money crew down. That time was a turning point, as Drake began to carve out his own lane and show he could carry the spotlight on his own.
After Wayne’s release, the chemistry between the two continued. Their 2011 track “She Will” showed a darker, more introspective side, with Drake’s smooth hook leading into one of Wayne’s more serious verses. Then in 2014, they linked up again on “Believe Me,” a fan favorite that built anticipation for Tha Carter V.
Whether Wayne actually wrote most of Drizzy’s lyrics or not, one thing is clear, their partnership helped shape a new era in Hip-Hop. Drake might have blown up regardless, but with Wayne backing him early on, his rise to superstardom came a lot quicker.
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