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23 Jan 2023

The Best of K-Pop Stars at Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023

With more representation than ever, stars from the K-pop world took over the City of Light for Paris Fashion Week with multiple head-turning moments made just from the first week of menswear shows for the Fall/Winter 2023 season.

One of the earlier shows this year, Saint Laurent on Jan. 17, 2023, had a double dose of boy-band power as SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan and TEN of NCT and WayV made their Fashion Week debuts, seated alongside Wednesday star Jenna Ortega, Billboard Hot 100 hitmakers Conan Gray and Steve Lacy, as well as Korean singer-songwriter (and BLACKPINK collaborator) LØREN.

The Jan. 20 Dior Homme show was graced not only by the fashion house’s new global brand ambassador Jimin, but his bandmate J-Hope, who sat front row with the likes of Naomi Campbell and J Balvin. Afterward, Jimin told fans via Weverse that he was less nervous and could immerse himself at his first fashion show because of J-Hope’s presence. Undoubtedly, the Jack in the Box rapper brought comfort and confidence after taking over PFW, strutting through several menswear shows throughout the week, including Louis Vuitton and Hermes shows during his first Fashion Week.

Another star making multiple stops through Paris was BM of KARD. After previously walking a Milan Fashion Week, the Korean-American rapper (aka Big Matthew) is no stranger to the fashion world and attended shows for Loewe, Kenzo and Sacai during his return to Paris Fashion Week.

That’s just the start of the K-pop star power making appearances for the menswear half for the Fall/Winter 2023 season for Paris Fashion Week. See below for all the stylish looks from members of BTS, SEVENTEEN, NCT, KARD, BIGBANG, GOT7, SF9 and more.

23 Jan 2023

Jim Jones ft. Mozzy “Banging,” Kodak Black “Maui Woop” & More | Daily Visuals 1.23.23

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Jim Jones been reppin’ that red flag hard for quite some time now, and just in case y’all forgot who he rolls with outside of Dipset, he’s here to remind y’all which team he hits the floor with when he’s balling on the court.

Linking up with Mozzy for his visuals to “Banging,” Jim Jones heads back to the projects where red flags and red attire blanket the block as he and Mozzy break down their blood bond.

From the East to the South, Kodak Black travels from Florida to Atlanta to Maui to enjoy life, rock furs, and sip on fancy cocktails like Piña Coladas and Mai Tai’s out on the hotel balcony. Weather looks amazing out in Maui, b.

Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Trippie Redd featuring Chief Keef, Libianca and more.

JIM JONES FT. MOZZY – “BANGING”



KODAK BLACK – “MAUI WOOP”



NO CAP – “DEADICATED”



TRIPPIE REDD FT. CHIEF KEEF – “ATLANTIS”



LIBIANCA – “PEOPLE (CHECK ON ME)”



FOOLIO FT. BIG SCARR – “SRT/STOLEN CARS”



KREPT & KONAN FT. ABRA CADABRA – “DAT WAY”



SPINBALL FT. OLAMIDE & KEMUEL – “BUNDA”



JDOT BREEZY – “RUFF RIDER”



WRD LIFE – “STAND UP”



23 Jan 2023

Larry Wilmore to Host the 2023 Podcast Academy Awards

Comedian Larry Wilmore will host this year’s Podcast Academy Awards, known as the Ambies.

The awards show will take place March 7 in Las Vegas at the International Theater, with the ceremony and awards pre-show being livestreamed on Twitch beginning at 4:30 p.m. PT.

Wilmore is currently the host of Black on the Air, a show on The Ringer Podcast Network that has featured guests like Kerry Washington, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Regina Hall, B.J. Novak, Wanda Sykes and Judd Apatow, among others. He is the co-creator of Insecure, with Issa Rae, and Grown-ish, with Kenya Barris.

“Larry’s prolific body of work and unique humor spans the stage, screen and podcasting. To say that we are lucky to have him host this year’s Ambies is an understatement,” said Donald Albright, chairperson of The Podcast Academy and CEO of Tenderfoot TV. “He’s an icon in his own right. We cannot wait to see — and hear — what he will bring to the ceremony.”

At the 2022 Ambie Awards, the podcast 9/12 (Pineapple Street Studios, Amazon Music and Wondery) took home the top prize for podcast of the year. Other winners included Rosamund Pike for her performance in QCode’s Edith and former NPR host Sam Sanders for his work as a host on It’s Been a Minute. The ceremony was hosted at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles.

The Hollywood Reporter is a sponsor of The Podcast Academy alongside Wondery, Sonoro, Audible, The Podcast Show, Stitcher, PRX, Tenderfoot TV, Castbox, Loeb & Loeb and Paramount.

This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.

23 Jan 2023

11 Hits RBD Has to Perform on 2023 Soy Rebelde Tour: The Dream Setlist

This summer, RBD is set to kick off its Soy Rebelde Tour, marking a highly awaited comeback for the group almost 20 years later.

The 26-date trek, produced by Live Nation, will find original members Anahí, Dulce María, Christian Chavez, Maite Perroni and Christopher von Uckermann visiting fans in Mexico, Brazil, and the U.S. across 10 stadiums and 16 arenas. (Alfonso Herrera will not join his bandmates.)

“It’s a new era that makes us really excited and it’s a new opportunity to share the stage once again and feel a unique energy […] Now, the time [for the reunion] is perfect because we’re now more conscious, more mature, we’ll enjoy it from a different perspective now as adults,” Perroni previously told Billboard. 

The group’s last tour grossed a total of $72.5 million and sold more than 1.5 million tickets, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore. With their 2023 stint — which will kick off in El Paso, Texas, at the Sun Bowl Stadium on Aug. 25 — RBD hope to “close a cycle of our lives that was so important and so spectacular,” according to Perroni.

“Our intention this time around is to enjoy it to the fullest, to share, thank everyone and have some sort of closure that I don’t think we had last time around. We had a goodbye tour back then, but it didn’t feel like we really said goodbye,” she noted.

While the beloved RBD fandom prepares its Elite Way School uniform-inspired concert ‘fit, the Billboard Latin team curated a dream tour setlist featuring 11 of RBD’s biggest Billboard hits. See the list below:

23 Jan 2023

Jacob Collier to Perform at Grammy U Masterclass Event

Five-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier will perform and discuss his career and the power of collaboration at a Grammy U Masterclass on Thursday, Feb. 2 at The Novo at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The event will be moderated by Jessie Reyez, who collaborated with Collier on a track on his Grammy-nominated album Djesse, Vol. 3. The two budding stars co-wrote and performed “Count the People,” the second track on the album.

Collier, 28, is nominated for two more Grammys this year – album of the year for his work as a featured artist, producer, engineer/mixer and songwriter on Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres, and best arrangement, instruments and vocals for “Never Gonna Be Alone,” a non-album single featuring Lizzy McAlpine and John Mayer.

Collier first gained widespread notice two years ago, when he was a surprise album of the year nominee for his fourth studio album Djesse, Vol. 3. The album didn’t win, but one of the tracks, “He Won’t Hold You,” won best arrangement, instrumental and vocals, and another, “All I Need,” was nominated for best R&B performance.

Reyez, 31, was nominated for a Grammy three years ago for her EP, Being Human in Public, which competed for best urban contemporary album.

The Grammy U Masterclass with Collier, presented by Mastercard, will be livestreamed at 1 p.m. PT on the Grammys’ YouTube and Twitch Channels. Collier is set to perform at 2 p.m. The event will be preceded by a networking mixer featuring a Grammy U member DJ at noon.

23 Jan 2023

Dawn Ostroff Writes Memo to Spotify Staff Amid Exit, Layoffs

Spotify’s Dawn Ostroff praised the growth of the audio giant’s podcasting expansion shortly after CEO Daniel Ek revealed a major leadership reorganization on Monday morning that will see Ostroff exit the company.

The reorganization, accompanied by a round of layoffs that will impact roughly 600 employees, involves consolidating Spotify’s business operations under co-president Alex Norström, who most recently oversaw the company’s freemium business. Ostroff, who joined Spotify in 2018 from Condé Nast Entertainment, will transition to an adviser role before formally leaving the company as her divisions now fall under Norström’s purview.

In a note to staff, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Ostroff praised Norström and reflected on the growth and impact of Spotify’s podcasting team, writing that the platform’s original and exclusive shows — which includes hits like The Joe Rogan Experience, Call Her Daddy and the original series Caso 63 — account for roughly 20 percent despite representing about 0.05 percent of shows on the platform.

“I’m so proud that we’ve built a home for creators to bring their art to the world in ways no one could have previously imagined. And while I’m very much excited about my next step, working alongside and learning so much from so many of you has been a privilege,” Ostroff wrote. “The memories of the moments, the stress, and the laughter we shared have helped me grow and better appreciate the journey … and for that, I will always be grateful. I wish you every success on the next chapter of the Spotify story.”

Read the full memo below.

Looking back on the past four and a half years, I am incredibly proud of what we’ve built together. It’s our best-in-class music operation where we have strengthened our relationships across the business, earned the respect of the industry, and become great partners. The entire music team is the heart and soul of this company. 

Working together, our podcasting team has revolutionized the space. This organization’s trajectory has been astonishing, going from practically zero market share and a handful of podcasts, to the leading platform with more than five million podcasts today and a 30x increase in podcast consumption on the platform. And I’m really proud of what we have built with our original and exclusive shows–despite being just .05% of the number of shows on the platform, they account for ~20% of consumption. This includes a string of hits that had Spotify O&E shows occupy 6 of the top 10, and 24 of the top 100 slots on our global charts in 2022. In addition, we’ve learned so much from creators about the opportunities in video as we’ve seen the numbers surge. 

Over the past two years, we’ve modernized the advertising business to make it essential to brands and clients. And we have delivered, doubling our ad revenue to well over a billion euros in the process. The technology and innovation that the global ad and sales team has brought to market ensures that there will be billions more to come. That growth is set to change the marketplace forever, especially under the strong leadership of my dear friend Alex, who has my every confidence. 

We’ve championed marginalized voices and worked to drive much-needed change in the audio industry. I’m so proud that we’ve built a home for creators to bring their art to the world in ways no one could have previously imagined. And while I’m very much excited about my next step, working alongside and learning so much from so many of you has been a privilege. The memories of the moments, the stress, and the laughter we shared have helped me grow and better appreciate the journey … and for that, I will always be grateful. I wish you every success on the next chapter of the Spotify story.

Dawn

This story was originally published on THR.com.

23 Jan 2023

03 Greedo Announces He’s ‘Free From Prison’ & Living in a Halfway House

03 Greedo shared the news Sunday that he’s out of prison after serving nearly five years behind bars.

“Yes, I am free from prison but I am still not completely out,” the rapper wrote in a lengthy Instagram note. “For anyone confused I am in a halfway house for up to 6 months with a five minute phone call a week. Where I am I just want to see my daughter and record music. I wish I could have released alot more music while I was away.”

He went on to explain that he carried a “chip on [his] shoulder” because of the situation and would like to “just go record n drop at least 12 tapes before my major album.”

“I honestly just don’t want to talk to alot of people yet,” Greedo added. “I got a lot I want to clear in my head first. So, if I’m not recording with you or laying with you. I’m not inna rush to talk after damn near 5 years. Just being honest!”

He then signed off by thanking his loyal fans and support system for “keeping me alive while I was incarcerated.”

In July 2018 — just one month after dropping his debut album God Level — the rapper born Jason Jamal Jackson was sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges of drug trafficking and possession of a firearm. While serving his sentence, Greedo still managed to release a steady stream of music, including 2019’s Still Summer in the Projects, 2019’s Netflix & Deal with Kenny Beats, 2020’s Load It Up Vol. 01 with Ron-Ron The Producer and “Substance (We Woke Up),” his 2021 collab with Wiz Khalifa.

Read 03 Greedo’s full statement on Instagram below.

23 Jan 2023

Miranda Lambert & Jelly Roll Tease Songwriting Collaboration

ACM Triple Crown winner Miranda Lambert and “Son of a Sinner” hitmaker Jelly Roll have been cooking up some new music in the writing room lately — and according to Lambert, the two singer/songwriters “go together like biscuits and gravy!”

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Lambert shared a few photos from the writing session that included both Jelly Roll and DJ Telemitry (aka hit writer/producer Jesse Frasure).

“Made a new friend this week!” Lambert captioned the photos. “Jesse was right when he said we go together like biscuits and gravy! Loved writing a tune with @jellyroll615 and @telemitry.”

No word yet on what the collaboration might sound like, but both artists are dedicated to making music their own way and fulfilling their unique artistic visions, with Jelly Roll’s hard-driving rap-rock sound and Lambert’s range from Texas-dipped country tracks like “Tequila Does” to electric tracks like “Locomotive” from her Wildcard album.

Jelly Roll recently earned his first Country Airplay No. 1 with “Son of a Sinner,” which followed his rock chart-topper “Dead Man Walking.” He also headlined a sold-out show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena earlier this year, has shared the Grand Ole Opry stage with Craig Morgan and last year, joined Brantley Gilbert and Pillbox Patti on tour.

Meanwhile, reigning ACM entertainer of the year Lambert has been on a songwriting tear as of late. In addition to releasing her album Palomino last year and teaming with Elle King for the Country Airplay No. 1 “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” she’s been steadily writing songs other artists have recorded, including Morgan Wallen’s “Thought You Should Know,” and Jon Pardi’s “Don’t Blame It on Whiskey” (featuring Lauren Alaina).

Interestingly, Jelly Roll was already manifesting a Lambert collab back in September 2022, when he shared with fans on Twitter, saying, “I wanna do a song with @mirandalambert someone please help me meet Miranda please.”

23 Jan 2023

Drake Bolsters OVO Sound Roster With Naomi Sharon, The First Woman To Rep His Record Label

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Drake has strengthened his OVO Sound label’s roster with the addition of Naomi Sharon, the first woman to rep his imprint.

The news comes as Drake shut down Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater for two nights that saw the Canadian Hip-Hop star perform a bevy of his records and share the stage with Dipset and 21 Savage.

Drake took to Instagram to announce the big news while formally introducing Naomi Sharon to not only his millions of followers but his fans all around the globe.

“@naomisharon I been waiting for this day for too long now where the world finally gets to digest the insane amount of work you have put in since we met. My dear friend just dropped her single Another Life on OVO SOUND,” the rapper wrote in a post on the gram that features a photo of the cover art for her new single and a clip from her new visual.

The Dutch-born singer returned the love in the comment section, writing, “I will be forever thankful for this insane opportunity you gave me. Finally, we can share this with the world. Big love.”

OVO Sounds’ leading producer Noah “40” Shebib also expressed his excitement for his label’s latest signee adding in a separate post, “I’m honoured to be a part of this journey. Im so proud of you and can’t wait for the world to hear the rest of what you’ve been working on.”

Sharon first hit the music scene in 2019 with “The Moon,” followed by her second single, “Breeze.” In 2021 she gave fans a taste of what’s to come with “1991.” before her latest singles, she released Hills” and “Daughter of the Sun on streaming platforms.



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23 Jan 2023

Rauw Alejandro & Baby Rasta’s ‘Punto 40’ Leads Latin Rhythm Airplay Chart

Baby Rasta earns his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Rhythm Airplay chart thanks to “Punto 40,” his collaboration with Rauw Alejandro, which rises to the top on the Jan. 28-dated ranking.

“Punto 40” is the second single from Alejandro’s Saturno that debuted at No. 2 on Top Latin Albums last November. The song climbs from No. 6 following a 26% gain in audience impressions, to 7.6 million, earned in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 19, according to Luminate.

“Punto 40” gives Baby Rasta his first chart-topper among 20 career entries. The new champ outdoes the Puerto Rican’s highest ranking to date, “Amor Prohibido,” with Gringo, which reached a No. 6 high in 2014. With its ascent, “Punto 40” also sends Feid’s “Normal” to No. 2 after one week in charge (6 million in audience, down 20%).

Alejandro, meanwhile, captures his 10th leader, all dating back just to 2020 with the two-week ruler “TBT,” with Sebastián Yatra and Manuel Turizo. Plus, “Punto 40” arrives eight months after his last, “Te Felicito,” with Shakira, in May 2022. Here’s a look at the hitmaker’s leaderboard:

Peak, Title, Artist, Weeks at No. 1
June 27, 2020, “TBT,” with Sebastian Yatra, & Manuel Turizo, two
Sept. 12, 2020, “Tattoo,” with Camilo, one
Jan. 23, 2021, “La Nota,” with Manuel Turizo & Myke Towers, one
March 27, 2021, “Baila Conmigo,” with Selena Gomez, one
May 29, 2021, “Vacío,” with Luis Fonsi, one
July 3, 2021, “Todo De Ti,” seven
March 5, 2022, “Cúrame,” one
July 2, 2022, “Desesperados,” with Chencho Corleone, one
May 7, 2022, “Te Felicito,” with Shakira, one
Jan. 28, 2023, “Punto 40,” with Baby Rasta

Over on the all-genre Latin Airplay chart, “Punto Rasta” ascends to a new No. 4 high. With the lift Baby Rasta ensures his highest peak to date.

All charts dated Jan. 28 will update on Billboard.com Wednesday, Jan. 25.