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26 Jul 2023

YOASOBI Holds at No. 1, Jung Kook at No. 2 on Japan Hot 100

YOASOBI’s “Idol” extends its record stay atop the Billboard Japan Hot 100 on the chart dated July 26, now at 15 consecutive weeks.

The Oshi no Ko opener has dominated the Japan Hot 100 since it first took the top spot on the April 19 list, and while overall points are on the decline, it continues its reign over streaming (17,831,823 streams, 15 straight weeks at No. 1), and karaoke (9 straight weeks at No. 1), while also returning to the top spot for video views from No. 2. The track also continues to perform well in downloads (16,369 units, No. 2) and radio airplay (No. 17).

Also holding at No. 2 this week is Jung Kook’s “Seven” featuring Latto. The first solo single by the BTS member dropped July 14 and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated July 29. The track is the second solo project by a member of the K-pop group to hit No. 1 on the list, following Jimin’s “Like Crazy.” In Japan, “Seven” comes in at No. 2 for streaming (14,601,063 streams, three times more than last week), No. 4 for downloads (12,656 units), and No. 2 for video.

Kenshi Yonezu’s “Chikyuugi” (Spinning Globe) debuts at No. 3 this week. The theme of Studio Ghibli’s latest animated movie The Boy and the Heron by Hayao Miyazaki dropped July 17, three days after the movie opened in Japanese theaters. The song comes in at No. 1 for downloads (34,423 units), No. 11 for streaming (5,417,188 streams), and No. 4 for radio. The music video was released on Wednesday (July 26), adding some more fuel towards the song’s performance on next week’s chart.

Veteran pop-rock band Southern All Stars’ “Bon-giri Koiuta” bows at No. 7. The track is the first of three consecutive releases spanning three months celebrating the group’s 45th anniversary this year. It’s off to a strong start, coming in at No. 3 for downloads (16,317 units), No. 1 for radio, and No. 48 for video.

Tatsuya Kitani’s “Where Our Blue Is” slips 4-3 this week. The CD version of the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 opener went on sale during the chart week, and the track comes in at No. 6 for sales, No. 5 for downloads (10,046 units), and No. 3 for streaming (8,215,198 streams). While it dropped slightly on the Japan Hot 100, the track jumps 15-5 for radio and 28-8 for video, collecting points in a balanced way overall. 

The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.

See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from July 17 to 23, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan’s English Twitter account.

26 Jul 2023

Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off Enter Quarterfinals | Billboard News

The 2023 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off is at a fever pitch. Billboard’s annual Fan Army showdown sees 64 artists’ fan armies enter the battle fray to find out – whose fanbase is strongest? Those fan armies made their voices heard throughout the week, and when all was said and done, an Elite Eight — made up of the fan armies for Cardi B, EXO, Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj, SB19, SEVENTEEN, Shakira and TWICE — emerged victorious to compete in the Quarterfinals, which began July 26 at noon ET.

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Y’all have been voting and we’ve been counting them. Now, Billboard’s Fan Army Face-off is heading into the quarterfinals, and you aren’t going to believe some of these matchups.

After besting Jack Harlow and RiRi’s Navy, the Barbs said “Miley, what’s good?” and sent Nicki Minaj to the quarterfinals. And their opponent, none other than Bardi Gang. Cardi beat out BTS and her partner in “WAP,” Megan Thee Stallion, giving stan Twitter the matchup they’ve been fighting over for ages.

In our next face-off, the Little Monsters and Arianators were no match for SEVENTEEN’S CARATs. But can they beat out Selena Gomez’s fans, who helped take out her ex and her bestie?

SEVENTEEN aren’t the only K-pop boys to make the top eight: EXO bested Kim Petras to be matched with Filipino boy band SB19, who’s already surpassed Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey.

And in our last bracket, Shakira is repping for the Latin artists, after taking down a tough opponent in TXT. She’ll face off with TWICE, who’s bringing the girl power after knocking out ENHYPEN’s ENGENEs who bested the BLINKS.

These eight will duke it out to become the ultimate fandom, a title that went to Stray Kids last year.

Stray Kids:
“We’re really thankful, it’s really touching! Yeah!”

Starting tomorrow, we’ll be breaking down each quarter-final matchup in detail. Who’s got your vote?

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26 Jul 2023

Justin Timberlake & Timbaland FaceTime Nelly Furtado From the Studio — Is a Reunion on the Way?

Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are officially hard at work creating new music — and Nelly Furtado could be involved too.

On Tuesday (July 25), Timbaland took to Instagram and shared two new posts to his feed. The first, a photo of him in the studio with Timberlake on a FaceTime call with Furtado, is captioned: “Da dream team @justintimberlake @nellyfurtado.” The second is a snippet of Furtado’s vocals playing out in the studio; “Oooooooo boyyyyyyy. We back!!!!!!!!,” Timbo captioned the latter post.

The new Instagram posts come amid Timbaland reuniting with Timberlake on his forthcoming, sixth studio album. The producer recently spoke with Variety about the recording sessions for the LP, saying that “everything sounds great. Now it’s really on him how he plans to wrap it up and how and when he envisions it to come out. With an artist of his caliber, everything has to be aligned, but it’s done and it’s coming.”

Timbaland added, “But nothing too heavy, just giving you what you’d expect from us: not overthought, the lyrics are not so deep, it’s bob-your-head, dance-to-it music,” noting that the music is somewhat of a return to “FutureSex part two,” in reference to Timberlake’s acclaimed 2006 sophomore album FutureSex/LoveSounds.

As for Timbaland’s work with Furtado, he produced her breakout album Loose, which featured the hits “Promiscuous,” “Maneater” and “Say It Right.” Timberlake, meanwhile spent the 2000s collaborating with Timbo on “Cry Me a River,” “SexyBack,” “My Love” and more. Both Timberlake and Furtado also had guest spots on the producer’s 2007 album, Shock Value, including the smash collab “Give It to Me,” which featured both artists and spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2007.

See Timbaland’s Instagram posts below.

26 Jul 2023

BTS Stars in Ads for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 & Z Fold 5: Here’s How to Get a Free Phone

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Welcome to the flip side.

On Wednesday (July 26), Samsung tweeted photos of BTS’ Jimin, RM, J-Hope and Suga in ads for the latest iteration of Samsung’s foldable phones announced earlier in the day during Samsung Unlocked.

The new Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 are equipped with a few upgrades. For example, Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a slimmer hinge design that makes it lie completely flat and enhanced camera capabilities including Flex mode, Flex Cam, Astro Photo and the ability to take hands-free photos.

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Galaxy Z Flip 5 ($999.99) is available in 256GB and 512GB and comes in four colors including graphite, cream, lavender and the mint green phone which happens to be J-Hope’s “favorite.”

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As Samsung’s “thinnest and lightest” phone to date, Galaxy Z Fold 5 ($1,799.99) has a massive 7.6-inch, multi-screen design and an option for a floating window page. It features an all-new Flex Hinge design, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armor Aluminum, and runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. The Z Fold 5 is available in icy blue, phantom black and cream. 

Suga and RM are seen holding the Z Fold 5 in Samsung’s Twitter thread posted Wednesday. “Every moment is a great moment to wear his brightest smile and take the best selfies on the #GalaxyZFlip5,” reads one caption, while the other notes, “As the rapper and songwriter in BTS, it’s no wonder that SUGA loves multitasking features on #GalaxyZFold5 – great when he’s writing lyrics on the go!”

“Samsung is revolutionizing the mobile industry with foldables by setting the standard and continually refining the experience,” TM Roh, president and head of mobile experience business at Samsung Electronics said in a news release. “Every day, more people choose our foldables because they offer an experience people want that they can’t get on any other device. Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are the latest devices that prove our commitment to meeting the need of our customers through innovative technology.”

Also unveiled during Samsung Unlocked:  the Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch6 Classic, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. 

How to Get a Free Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Want a free phone? Samsung and AT&T are offering trade-in deals that will knock the price of your new phone down to $0.

New and existing AT&T customers can receive a free Galaxy Flip 5 or up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with a Galaxy phone trade in from any year, in any condition. AT&T is also offering twice the storage when you pre-order the phone by Aug. 10.

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The Z Flip5 is available at major retailers and phone carriers such as AT&T, Amazon and Verizon. Save up to $1,000 off the Flip 5 and Fold 5 with eligible trade-in at Samsung and receive 30% off Samsung Care+, with the purchase of a Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Z Fold 5.  

Additionally, select the 256GB versions of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be automatically upgraded to the 512GB version when you pre-order at Samsung. Save up to $540 off when bundling Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Fold 5 with Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch6 series.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 will be released on Aug. 11.

26 Jul 2023

Megan Fox Shares Pics in Red-Hot Sheer Dress But Assures: ‘Those Are Not My Nipples’

Megan Fox has never shied away from showing some skin, but she’s assuring any potential trolls in a new Instagram caption that she’s not baring as much as you think she is.

Ahead of a dinner date with fiancé Machine Gun Kelly on Tuesday night, Fox shared three photos and two videos of her sheer striped dress, which — despite its long sleeves, high neckline and floor length — leaves little to the imagination. But her cheeky caption insists that the look isn’t completely transparent.

“Before you start angrily typing- those are not my nipples, calm down,” Fox wrote alongside the pics. “They are safely and completely hidden under nipple covers so no worries, we will all live another day without a rip in the space-time continuum.”

The orange-red sheer ensemble perfectly coordinated with Fox’s new red hair color as she and Kelly hit Nobu sushi in Malibu, California, alongside rapper/singer Mod Sun. In photos shared by Entertainment Tonight, Kelly is seen wearing a cropped, sleeveless polo shirt with “Father Figure” written across the front while his white Calvin Klein boxer briefs hang about six inches above his low-slung jeans — so the pair no doubt turned heads in their standout looks.

MGK just wrapped a string of overseas festival dates, ending with a July 12 date in Tønsberg, Norway. He’ll be back to playing Stateside dates this fall when he hits the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sept. 7.

See Fox’s photos — and her tongue-in-cheek caption — below.

26 Jul 2023

Prince Royce Collects 16th Latin Airplay No. 1 With ‘Me EnRD’

Prince Royce picks up his 16th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart thanks to “Me EnRD,” which ascends 4-1 on the July 29-dated ranking. With the new champ, Royce matches Carlos Vives for the second-most No. 1s by a tropical act, both with 16.

“Wow, happy with another No. 1 on Latin Airplay filled with colleagues from all different type of genres,” Royce tells Billboard. “Means so much, especially a song about DR where bachata was born.”

According to Luminate, “Me EnRD” crowns the all-Latin genre tally with 10.22 million audience impressions earned in the U.S. during the July 14-20 tracking week; that’s a 21% gain from the week prior. Plus, it ousts Karol G and Shakira’s “TQG” from its two-week lead with a 7% dip in impressions, to 8.6 million. It falls to No. 3.

As “Me EnRD” ascends to the summit, Royce becomes the only artist to top Latin Airplay, unaccompanied by any other act — among the 15 rulers — in 2023. The last artist to pull off the feat was Maluma when “Junio” reigned for one week in October 2022.

As mentioned, with “Me EnRD” advancing from No. 4, Royce banks his 16th ruler and enters a tie with Vives for the second-most No. 1s among tropical acts, trailing only Romeo Santos who continues at the helm with 21. Here’s the scoreboard of rulers by tropical acts on Latin Airplay since the chart launched in 1994:

21, Romeo Santos
16, Carlos Vives
16, Prince Royce
14, Marc Anthony
11, Gloria Estefan
6, Juan Luis Guerra y 440

“Me EnRD” was released April 20 and lands at the penthouse on Latin Airplay in its 13th week. It concurrently takes the lead on Tropical Airplay, where Royce collects his 23rd champ.

26 Jul 2023

Sinéad O’Connor, Chart-Topping & Outspoken Irish Singer, Dead at 56 | Billboard News

Tetris Kelly:
Irish music legend Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56.

Sinéad O’Connor, who topped the Billboard hot 100 with her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died. Her family confirmed the news with a statement to BBC saying, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

This comes just 18 months after her son, Shane, tragically took his own life. She had been open about her own mental health and her struggles after the death of her son. Her cause of death is not known at this time.

The Grammy winner was known for being outspoken on political matters, sexuality and religion. O’Connor changed her name in 2018 to Shuhada Sadaqat after converting to Islam.

Billboard sends our condolences to her family, friends and fans.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the suicide and crisis lifeline.

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26 Jul 2023

‘Zoey 102’: How to Watch the New Movie for Free Online

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We’ve entered an era of reboots, from And Just Like That to Gossip Girl, as some of our favorite shows from the past are getting a second life on the screen. This time around, the Y2K-era teen dramedy Zoey 101 is coming back, but this time in the form of a movie sequel titled Zoey 102.

On Thursday (July 27), Paramount+ will reunite our favorite Pacific Coast Academy graduates in a long-awaited sequel. This time around, Zoey Brooks (Jamie Lynn Spears) is trying to navigate life and love in her 20s. When her close friends Logan (Matthew Underwood) and Quinn (Erin Sanders) announce they’re getting married, Zoey finds herself not only in the wedding party, but faced with a PCA class reunion that forces her to face Chase (Sean Flynn), the boy who broke her heart years ago.

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Jamie Lynn Spears Teases ‘Zoey 102’ Movie

We recommend checking it out through a subscription to Paramount+, but there some additional streaming options for you to check out as well.

The original series ended after four seasons and left us on quite the cliffhanger, but now fans will have a chance to gain some closure and see some potential loose ends tied.

Other original cast members returning include Abbey Wilde, Christopher Massey and Jack Salvatore.

While cast members including Victoria Justice, Alexa Nikolas and Austin Butler won’t be returning for the sequel, the storyline still aims to bring a sense of sentimentality combined with comedy.

Keep reading to learn how to watch the movie online for free.

When & How to Watch Zoey 102

The new movie is set to be released Thursday (July 27) on Paramount+ and since it’s a Paramount+ Original, subscribers can watch the movie for free at no additional cost.

Not subscribed? You can take advantage of their seven day free trial, which means you can stream Zoey 102 for free. Afterwards, you’ll be charged $5.99/month for the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan, which includes tens of thousands of episodes and movies within Paramount+’s library as well as NFL on CBS live, soccer matches on Champions League live and 24/7 news on CBS.

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Content you can enjoy include Yellowjackets, Special Ops: Lioness, Fatal Attraction, Rabbit Hole, 1923, 1883, The Family Stallone, Joe Pickett, iCarly, The Good Fight, Mayor of Kingstown, Seal Team, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Why Women Kill, The Chi, Your Honor, Dexter: New Blood, Billions, Goliath, Everything Everywhere All At Once and more.

Other Ways to Stream Zoey 102

Looking for additional ways to save? If you have a Prime membership, you can add Paramount+ to your channels through Prime Video. Additional premium channels you can add include Starz, AMC+ and Max.

Unfortunately, Paramount+ does not come included in your Prime membership but you can still score a free trail for the first week. Click the link below to launch your free trial.

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The Paramount+ on Prime Video subscription also allows you to stream on ParamountPlus.com and the Paramount+ app.

Check below to watch the latest Zoey 102 trailer.

26 Jul 2023

Rauw Alejandro rompe su silencio tras ruptura de compromiso con Rosalía

Rauw Alejandro emitió una extensa declaración el miércoles (27 de julio), al día siguiente de que se reportara que él y su prometida Rosalía habían terminado su relación después de casi cuatro años juntos.

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“Durante todos estos años ustedes han sido parte de mis logros profesionales, como también de todos los momentos felices que he vivido en pareja. Jamás me vi en la posición de tan siquiera pensar que tendría que dar declaraciones públicas sobre este asunto tan privado para mí”, escribió.

En el comunicado, emitido en sus plataformas de redes sociales, el cantante de “Lokera” continúa confirmando que él y Rosalía terminaron su relación, que comenzó en 2019 después de meses de enviarse mensajes en redes sociales, tras conocerse oficialmente en persona en el lounge de un hotel de Las Vegas durante los Latin Grammys. Fue amor a primera vista, dijo la pareja a Billboard en una entrevista de portada.

“Sí, hace unos meses atrás Rosi y yo terminamos nuestro compromiso”, continuó Rauw en su misiva. “Existen miles de problemas que pueden causar una ruptura, pero en nuestro caso no fue por culpa de terceras personas o una infidelidad. Durante este espacio que me estoy tomando para asimilar todo esto, han surgido alegaciones públicas erróneas, y por el respeto que le tengo a ella, a nuestras familias y a todo lo que vivimos, no podría quedarme callado y continuar viendo cómo intentan destruir la historia más real de amor que Dios me ha permitido vivir. Sin más nada que añadir, a mis fans los amo mucho, gracias por estar ahí”.

La noticia de la separación llega solo meses después de que los artistas revelaran que estaban comprometidos en el video musical de “Beso”, una de las tres canciones de su EP conjunto RR lanzado en marzo.

Mira la declaración de Rauw Alejandro abajo:

26 Jul 2023

Ready for Lollapalooza 2023? Here’s How to Watch NewJeans, TOMORROW X TOGETHER & More Live

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K-pop is taking over Lollapalooza! NewJeans and TOMORROW X TOGETHER are set to perform at the Chicago music festival next week, which will stream live on Hulu.

Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park from Aug. 3-6, with a star-studded lineup, also featuring Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Karol G, Lana Del Rey, Odesza, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more.

Read on for additional details on when and how to stream sets from all the artists performing at Lollapalooza 2023.

How to Watch Lollapalooza on Hulu

NewJeans will become the first K-pop girl group to take the stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago. Want to stream the set for free? There’s only one way for fans outside Chicago to witness history.

You can stream Lollapalooza sets live on Hulu from Thursday, Aug. 3, until Sunday, Aug. 6. NewJeans are scheduled to perform Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. CT (6 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. PT, and 7 a.m. KST on Aug. 4). Headliners for Thursday and Friday include Eilish, Karol G, Lamar and The 1975.

According to the official Lollapalooza set list, TOMORROW X TOGETHER takes the stage on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 8:30 p.m. CT (9:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. PT and 10:30 a.m. KST on Aug. 6).

Ready to join Hulu? First, you’ll need to pick your plan to launch your free trial. Hulu streaming plans start at $7.99/month after a 30-day free trial.

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Hulu’s most popular plan is the ad-supported subscription, which gives you unlimited access to thousands of shows, movies and music festivals for $7.99 per month or $79.99 for an annual plan.

Upgrade to Hulu’s ad-free plan for $14.99 a month. Besides streaming without ads, Hulu’s commercial-free plan lets you download titles and watch them offline. Hulu also offers a student discount, which cuts the price down to just $1.99/month for eligible college students. And you can stream Hulu from anywhere — on a TV, smart phone, computer and other compatible streaming devices.

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Who else is performing at Lollapalooza? The lineup includes Carly Rae Jepsen, Tems, Diplo, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wade, Suki Waterhouse, Lil Yachty, Sabrina Carpenter, Afrojack, Yung Gravy, Joey Bada$$, Pusha T, Fred Again…, Noah Kahan, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Joy Oladokun, J.I.D., The Knocks, Maggie Rogers, Rina Sawayama, Junior Messa, Loveless and dozens of other artists.

What else can you stream on Hulu? The Kardashians, The Bear, White Men Can’t Jump and Flamin’ Hot are some of the Hulu exclusives that fans are loving right now. But Hulu carries a huge variety of exclusive series and movies such as Only Murders in the Building, Futurama, Tiny Beautiful Things, How I Met Your Father, Nine Perfect Strangers, The Handmaid’s Tale, Dopesick, Vacation Friends and other Hulu originals.

Subscribers also have access to fan-favorite shows like The Rookie, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Love Island UK.

If you’re a music fan, Hulu has you covered with bingeable TV series, movies, documentaries, live concerts and festivals. Some of the music-related programs currently streaming on Hulu include Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Jelly Rolly: Save Me, Rap Caviar Presents, Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop and Rap Trap: Hip-Hop on Trial.

The K-Pop documentary Blackpink: The Movie is streaming on Hulu as well, along with Korean dramas such as Pink Lie, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim and Uncontrollably Fond.

Mark you calendars: Lollapalooza 2023 kicks off Aug. 3. Click below to launch your free trial to stream the festival on Hulu! 

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