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19 Nov 2023

Mariah Carey Accepts the Chart Achievement Award | Billboard Music Awards 2023

Mariah Carey accepts the Chart Achievement Award at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy.

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Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is the first song to lead Hot 100 charts across five distinct years and the only song to rain in more than two individual years. She has placed at No. 1 on the Hot 100 in a record 19 distinct years, and is the only woman with three songs who have taught the Hot 100 for 12 or more weeks, her record for the longest span of No. 1s on the hot 100 is 32 years and five months. And with Christmas, she has logged a record 91 weeks at No.1 on the Hot 100.

Mariah Carey
Thank you babies. Thank you. Thank you so much. I couldn’t ask for better presenters than Roc and Roe. Thank you guys. Alright well, I just want to say Billboard has been an integral part of my life for a very long time now. Even though I don’t acknowledge time, I kind of have to admit that some of my most memorable times in my career are connected to Billboard and the BBMAs. One thing I really have to say is that I’m so grateful for the fact that my fans have been here with me through the hits, the misses, the No. 1 and the bubbling unders. I love you so much. This award is particularly special to me because the song itself changed my entire life. When I first sat down to write “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” I never could have imagined that I would be standing here three months later accepting a special award for it okay, so I just want to say thank you to everyone who’s allowed this song to be part of their holiday soundtrack each year. I’m so honored to be receiving this award for this little songs chart achievements but the greatest achievement for me is being here with all of you and feeling the love that only music can generate. Thank you so much!

19 Nov 2023

Mariah Carey Performs ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ | Billboard Music Awards 2023

Mariah Carey performs “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy. This was filmed in Los Angeles in November 2023. This marks the first time Carey has performed the Billboard Hot 100-topping holiday classic at an awards show. Choreography legend Debbie Allen oversaw the creative direction of the sequence. The 2023 BBMAs feature performances from artists whose music dominated the Billboard charts between November 19, 2022, and October 21, 2023. This performance is courtesy of Billboard and Dick Clark Productions.

Watch the full performance video above!

Read the lyrics below and stay tuned for more Mariah Carey news.

I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don’t care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you, yeah

I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need (and I)
Don’t care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don’t need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace (I)
Santa Claus won’t make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day

I just want you for my own (ooh)
More than you could ever know (ooh)
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you (you, baby)

I won’t ask for much this Christmas
I won’t even wish for snow (and I)
I just wanna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe

I won’t make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick (I)
I won’t even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click

‘Cause I just want you here tonight (ooh)
Holding on to me so tight (ooh)
What more can I do
Oh, baby all I want for Christmas is you (you, baby)

All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children’s
Laughter fills the air (oh)

And everyone is singing (oh, yeah)
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won’t you bring me (yeah)
The one I really need (oh)
Won’t you please bring my baby to me quickly

I don’t want a lot for Christmas
This is all I’m asking for (I)
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door

I just want you for my own (ooh)
More than you could ever know (ooh)
Make my wish come true
Baby, all I want for Christmas is you (you, baby)

All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby

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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff

19 Nov 2023

Mike Tyson Joins Peso Pluma for a Knockout Performance of ‘Rubicon’ at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards

Peso Pluma is already a champ, and at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, he was victorious once again with a knockout performance of his swaggy corrido “Rubicon.” The Mexican star took the stage — or, rather, boxing ring — alongside heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson, whose robe had “the best ever” written on the back.

As the 24-year-old hitmaker — Mexican music’s biggest star today — made his way to the ring, his superfans cheered him on. He then took to the ring to perform the track that’s part of his history-making album Génesis, and was joined not only by Tyson, but also his seven-piece band.

Following his epic performance, Peso Pluma (born Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija) was honored with the top Latin song award for his and Eslabon Armado’s global smash hit “Ella Baila Sola.” Earlier this year, the track made history as the first regional Mexican song to enter the top five on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Give it up to the people’s champion, Peso Pluma!” Tyson said as he handed the singer-songwriter his award. Then, it was Peso’s turn to speak.

“Thank you everyone,” he said, speaking in English. “Thanks, Mr. Tyson, for being here. Thank you to all the fans, thank you for all the love and the support. And I’d like to thank the Billboard Awards for having me here. Thank you very much.”

Peso Pluma

Peso Pluma performs at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on November 19 at The Mayan in Los Angele

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Peso has 22 entries on the Hot 100, and in June, he became the first artist to ever lead both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. lists simultaneously with different songs: “Ella Baila Sola” and “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 55,” respectively. His Génesis album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 (dated July 1) — the highest rank ever for a música Mexicana album on the chart.

Peso was a top winner at October’s Billboard Latin Music Awards, taking home eight awards, including artist of the year, new. He entered Sunday’s awards show as a six-time finalist.

19 Nov 2023

Peso Pluma Accepts Top Latin Song Award | Billboard Music Awards 2023 

Peso Pluma accepts the award for Top Latin Song award at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy.

Mike Tyson:
Give it up to the people’s champion, Peso Pluma!

Peso Pluma:
Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Thanks, Mr. Tyson for being here. Thank you to all the fans. Thank you for all the love, for the support and I would like to thank the Billboard Awards for having me here.

Thank you very much!

19 Nov 2023

Peso Pluma Performs ‘Rubicon’ | Billboard Music Awards 2023

Peso Pluma performs “Rubicon” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy, with a special guest appearance from boxing legend Mike Tyson. The Mexican star is up for five BBMAs: Top New Artist, Top Latin Album for Génesis, Top Latin Artist, Top Latin Male Artist and Top Latin Song with two entries in that category (“Ella Baila Sola” with Eslabon Armado and “La Bebe” with Yng Lvcas). The 2023 BBMAs feature performances from artists whose music dominated the Billboard charts between November 19, 2022, and October 21, 2023. This performance is courtesy of Billboard and Dick Clark Productions. 

Watch the full performance above!

Read the lyrics below and stay tuned for more Peso Pluma news.

Dicen que soy mamón, también que soy culero
No les pongo atención y muy poco les creo
No sufro de conciencia, yo cuido mi cuero
Se me activa el instinto con un buen veneno
Pendiente al celular y también de los medio’
Pa’ que no haya problemas por estos terrenos
Ando bien protegido desde allá del cielo
Te adelantaste hermano, luego nos veremos
Nomás me quedan los que aquí traigo colgando
Son pocas amistades a mi lado
Me cuidan los collares que traigo en el pecho
Alejan las envidias y a los traicioneros

Y aquí sigo por el camino
Casi siempre me ven tranquilo
Cumpliendo mi objetivo, pienso positivo
Siempre con un gallo me verán activo
Para trabajar me pinto
Los billetes no caen solitos
Moviendo esos paquetes llenos de cuadritos
Verdes dolaritos, puros Benjamines me hacen generar

Ahí me vieron pasar en un Rubicón
Suman los Cryptos y bajo control
Nos mantenemos a la orden del señor
Con un gallo me relajo yo
Allá en las dunas, siempre tranquilón
Compa, ando torcido, ya me pegó el blunt
En la orilla del mar me verán
Con hierbita pa’ desestresar
Siempre a la orden y aquí voy a estar
Y para qué voy a hablar de más
Por “El Chapillo” me han de apodar
La bandera es internacional
Efectivo para trabajar
En el equipo piñas y también SCAR
Y pa’ los que quieran afectar
Creo en mis santos y en el Elegua
Y hablando de antes, no voy a volver atrás
Hacer billetes es la prioridad

Y aquí sigo por el camino
Casi siempre me ven tranquilo
Cumpliendo mi objetivo, pienso positivo
Siempre con un gallo me verán activo
Para trabajar me pinto
Los billetes no caen solitos
Moviendo esos paquetes llenos de cuadritos
Verdes dolaritos, puros Benjamines me hacen generar

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Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

Written by: Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija

19 Nov 2023

Tate McRae Leaves Fans ‘greedy’ for More With Fiery 2023 Billboard Music Awards Performance

Tate McRae went big for her 2023 Billboard Music Awards debut, taking over the Moxy Hotel Downtown Los Angeles for a performance of “greedy,” her highest-charting Billboard Hot 100 hit yet.

McRae put her formidable choreo skills to work for the high-energy performance, starting with a sultry shot from outside the window of the Moxy and then moving to her strutting through a garage in a gray power suit surrounded by a troupe of male dancers. She ditches her blazer to reveal a sequined crop top with matching sequined briefs sticking out from her low-slung pants.

Next, she walks through a hallway onto the Moxy rooftop, where she’s joined by a crowd of fans who line either side of a spot-lit runway as McRae powers through an intricate dance routine. She ends the performance with a wind machine turning her hair into a flowing mane as she plays air guitar to the song’s wailing solo.

The powerhouse performance was choreographed by Sean Bankhead, who also dance-directed McRae’s Saturday Night Live debut performance the night before. Her dance skills are obvious, and fans might remember that McRae competed on the 2016 season of So You Think You Can Dance as a teen, finishing third.

“Greedy” leaps from No. 22 to No. 11 on the current Hot 100. It is her second top 20 hit, following “You Broke Me First,” which reached No. 17 in March 2021. In addition to her debut BBMA performance, McRae also makes her debut on Billboard‘s cover this week.

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards are presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott’s award-winning travel program and marketplace. McRae’s performance was filmed at the Moxy Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, a part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of hotel brands. A select group of Marriott Bonvoy Members got to experience McRae’s performance first-hand by redeeming their points for access via Marriott Bonvoy Moment, Marriott Bonvoy’s experiences platform. Additionally, two exclusive acceptance speeches were hosted at extraordinary hotel brands within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.

Performances and awards for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards are still rolling out tonight on BBMAs.watch and across BBMA and Billboard social channels.

Tate McRae

Tate McRae performs at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on November 19 at the Mandalay Generating Station in Oxnard, California.

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19 Nov 2023

Tate McRae Performs ‘Greedy’ | Billboard Music Awards 2023

Tate McRae – Billboard’s new cover star — performs “Greedy” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, filmed at the Moxy Hotel in downtown Los Angeles; the hotel is part of the Marriot Bonvoy portfolio of hotel brands. Marriott Bonvoy is presenting the 2023 BBMAs. McRae is a finalist for Top Dance/Electronic Song at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. The 2023 BBMAs feature performances from artists whose music dominated the Billboard charts between November 19, 2022, and October 21, 2023. This performance is courtesy of Billboard and Dick Clark Productions.

Read the lyrics below and stay tuned for more Tate McRae news

19 Nov 2023

2023 Billboard Music Awards: Best Photos From the Show

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards are taking place Sunday, Nov. 19, and features a star-studded lineup of performers, not to mention some of the music industry’s biggest stars accepting their trophies with heartfelt speeches.

The first performance of the night was delivered by Colombian superstar Karol G, who opened with a medley of “Qlona,” “Ojos Ferrari” and “Labios Mordidos.” The former two are off her hit album Manana Sera Bonito, and the last is a collab with Kali Uchis from Kali’s upcoming set, Orquídeas. Karol is a finalist in five categories.

Bebe Rexha and David Guetta took the stage next to perform their hit “I’m Good (Blue)” and follow-up “One in a Million.” The former is competing in three categories: top dance/electronic song, top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) song and top collaboration.

The ceremony is also set to feature performances by Mariah Carey, Peso Pluma, Stray Kids, new Billboard cover star Tate McRae, Morgan Wallen and others.

This year’s BBMAs — which are presented by Marriott Bonvoy — were rolled out with an innovative concept that entertained with not only performances, but exclusive content, behind-the-scenes moments, winner celebrations and more created by the artists.

The ceremony spans across genres, from pop to country, rock, Afrobeats, Latin, hip-hop and beyond. The BBMAs are also introducing nine new awards, including several in the ever-growing K-pop field, and two in Afrobeats. Also new are the Hot 100 songwriter and producer awards, and top rock duo/group.

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards are streaming from BBMAs.watch and via Billboard and the BBMAs’ social channels. Keep scrolling to see some of the best photos from the show.

19 Nov 2023

NewJeans Delivers Bouncy Medley of Viral Hits ‘Super Shy’ & ‘OMG’ at 2023 Billboard Music Awards

With just a year since the girl group’s formal debut, NewJeans has made waves across the K-pop industry, social media and on the Billboard charts. And on Sunday (Nov. 19), the quintet — which consists of members Danielle, Haerin, Hyein, Hanni and Minji — performed their viral hits “Super Shy” and “OMG” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.

The performance kicked off with the girls dressed in stylish schoolgirl ensembles, dancing in solo booths to electronic music. NewJeans then stepped onto the stage with a fleet of backup dancers to perform “Super Shy” and its viral choreography, hitting every step flawlessly as the Bunnies (their fans) in the audience sang the official fan chant at the appropriate times during the track.

After the song, the quintet did a quick change into new outfits for “OMG,” which consisted of oversized snow boots, oversized angel-themed sweaters, skirts and printed beanies for the dreamy set, with white grid walls and cloudlike figures around them. The track’s instrumental received a funky remix, and saw the girls dancing in unison for the feel-good dance moves, taking small moments during the showcase to wave at the Bunnies in the crowd.

NewJeans topped off the evening by winning the new top global K-pop artist award, beating out Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWICE and Jimin of BTS.

“Thank you so much for giving us the top global K-pop artist award,” Hyein started off the speech. Hanni continued, “We have been nominated in this category alongside such incredible artists we look up to. It’s an honor in itself. We are so grateful for this opportunity to perform at the Billboard Music Awards.”

Minji also stated the importance of the honor and noted that it will serve as “a reminder to us of all the love and support we receive from our fans Bunnies.”

Danielle extended grace to NewJeans’ company for putting the group on their journey, as well as a few special others within their circle. “We would like to thank our company ADOR, our family and everyone who has helped us behind the scenes, especially our producer Min Hee Jin,” she said, with Haerin adding a sweet shoutout to the Bunnies. “Words cannot convey how grateful we are, but we hope that one day we can bring you as much happiness as you’ve given us.”

NewJeans

NewJeans perform for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.

Courtesy of HYBE

NewJeans’ performance comes months after the group scored its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with Get Up, released in July. “Super Shy” peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100, while “ETA” and “Cool With You” — also from the EP — peaked at Nos. 81 and 93 respectively. Though not on the EP, “OMG” arrived in January and reached No. 74.

Watch NewJeans’ performance of “Super Shy” and “OMG” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy, as well as the group’s top global K-pop artist acceptance speech in the videos below.

19 Nov 2023

NewJeans Accepts Top Global K-Pop Artist Award | Billboard Music Awards 2023

NewJeans accepts the award for Top Global K-Pop Artist at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented By Marriott Bonvoy.

NewJeans:
Hi, we’re NewJeans!

Thank you so much for giving us the Top Global K-Pop Artist award!

To have been nominated in this category alongside such incredible artists we all look up to is an honor in itself and we are so grateful for this opportunity to perform at the Billboard Music Awards.

This award will be a reminder to us for all the love and support we’ve received. For our fans, Bunnies, we’ll try our hardest every day to make it up to our fans.

First and foremost, we would like to thank our company, ADOR, our family and everyone who has helped us behind the scenes, especially our producer Hee-jin Min.

Thanks to him we were able to work in an atmosphere where we can really enjoy and express ourselves through our music and work. Thank you so much!

Also, thank you to our members! They’re always looking out for one another, inspiring, helping, believing but above all forming this unbreakable friendship which without we would not be NewJeans.

And last but not least, our Bunnies, words cannot convey how grateful we are and we hope that someday we can bring you as much happiness as you’ve given us.

We strive to become an artist who creates music that everyone is able to enjoy. Thank you again to Billboard Music Awards and I hope you all enjoy the rest of your night!

This has been NewJeans! Thank you!

Watch the full video above!