News

Name: DJ Frosty
Price range: $

14 Nov 2025

Monica Calls Chris Brown ‘The Greatest Entertainer’ Alive: ‘I Don’t Give a Damn Whose Song It Is, He Makes It Better’

Trending on Billboard

Monica has declared that Chris Brown is the greatest entertainer left on earth.

In a conversation on Instagram shared Thursday (Nov. 13), Monica said she had to hop on to shout out Breezy and thank her supporters for coming out to a recent The Boy Is Mine tour stop in Charlotte, North Carolina. She then pivoted to talking about Chris, and said she’d collaborate with him in a heartbeat.

“Hell yeah,” she said. “I have never asked him to do a song or anything like that. I’ve just always wanted him to know that not everybody that loves him wants something from him.”

She added that she’s always been a supporter of his through thick and thin before showering him with praise.

“I feel like he is the greatest entertainer that is left here on earth with us,” Monica continued. “There were many before him. He is just one of one. Just the sound of his voice or his harmonies or anything just instantly makes sh– better. I don’t give a damn whose song it is, he makes it better.”

She added: “He knows that my love for him is not wavering or fleeting. Chris knows that I absolutely support him, good, bad or indifferent, no matter what.”

After praising Breezy’s team and his “divine” path, she concluded that, “He’s exactly where he’s supposed to be. It was written. His destiny was determined by God Himself, and he is just living out his purpose.”

Monica and Brandy are deep into their The Boy Is Mine Tour, and even had Jay-Z and Beyoncé turning up for them while they were performing in Los Angeles last weekend.

Check out Monica’s full video below.

Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox

14 Nov 2025

Watch Misty Copeland Dance to Cynthia Erivo’s Haunting Live Performance of ‘No Good Deed’ From ‘Wicked: For Good’

Trending on Billboard

Wicked fans just got their first glimpse at what Cynthia Erivo‘s take on fan-favorite Elphaba number “No Good Deed” will sound like — but not in the way they might have expected.

On Friday (Nov. 14), the Tony winner appeared in a video with Misty Copeland for a “reimagined” take on the ballad, opening with the two women wearing gorgeous gowns and standing several feet apart in a warm room lit by chandeliers. As Erivo sings over a haunting string accompaniment, she draws nearer and nearer to the ballerina, who twists, turns and arabesques to the music.

“No good deed goes unpunished/ That’s my new creed,” the vocalist belts effortlessly as the music and Copeland’s choreography intensifies. “My road of good intentions led where such roads always lead.”

After Erivo nails a custom riff on the final note, she and Copeland take hands and strike a stunning pose side by side.

The video comes exactly one week ahead of the premiere of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year’s Wicked and the long-awaited finale to the biggest live-action adaptation of a Broadway musical in history. Erivo’s version of “No Good Deed” will be one of several songs on the Part 2 soundtrack, which will also feature two brand-new songs performed by the Pinocchio star and Ariana Grande.

As the international release of For Good approaches, the Wicked cast has been attending premieres all over the world, with stops in Brazil, Paris, London and Singapore. The latter was particularly notable as Erivo made headlines for her quick reflexes in response to a man jumping over the red-carpet barricade and charging at Grande, physically prying him away from her co-star. The man has since been arrested and charged with being a “public nuisance,” according to reports.

Check out Erivo and Copeland’s breathtaking version of “No Good Deed” below.

Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox

14 Nov 2025

Meet the Dallas Lawyers Launching a $20,000 Contest for Texas Indie Artists

Trending on Billboard

Joe Morrison may spend his days working as a personal injury lawyer at law firm Mullen & Mullen, but by night, he’s an avid music fan hoping to protect the live music scene he has supported and nourished for decades.

Together, Morrison, his partner Shane Mullen and Dallas-based production manager Corey Pond have launched the JAMBALOO Music Prize, offering one artist or group a $20,000 check along with professional recording time, promotional support and industry connections in North Texas. The prize represents the latest expansion of the firm’s JAMBALOO Festival, which debuted last year with 25 free shows across different venues in and around Dallas and Fort Worth.

The competition is open to any artist or band with more than 50% of permanent members residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area; artists can participate by submitting an album with seven or more songs via Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal. Fifteen anonymous judges will evaluate the submissions and select 10 semifinalists who will compete to become one of three finalists. The winner will be chosen through a weighted vote by a panel of experts, as well as a vote by music fans.

“We didn’t want it to be a popularity contest, which is what sometimes these things can turn into, but we did want there to be an element of public voting, because success and popularity do matter,” Pond explains.

Three finalists will perform on June 6 alongside a to-be-determined national headliner, with all tickets free to the public. The June showcase will take place at Longhorn Ballroom, a historic Dallas venue once managed by Jack Ruby, infamous for gunning down Lee Harvey Oswald after Oswald shot and killed U.S. President John F. Kennedy near Dallas’ Dealey Plaza. The Longhorn was reopened by Texas promoter Edwin Cabaniss and Kessler Presents in spring 2023 after a multimillion-dollar renovation that included a new 6,500-capacity outdoor amphitheater.

Besides the $20,000 cash prize, the winner will also win a recording session at Dallas’ Luminous Sound studio with four-time Grammy winner Tre Nagella, as well as featured placement at Josey Records, one of the nation’s largest record stores; a live session recorded at NPR affiliate KXT radio; and an email promotion to 650,000 music fans.

“For a local artist, that [money] could fund an entire new album, that could fund the start of a tour,” says Nagella. “This isn’t like a record deal where they’re beholden to someone — they’re free to use it however they want to use it.”

Mullen & Mullen is also hosting a separate $20,000 venue prize, which was launched after the Fort Worth Music Office reached out about The Cicada, a venue facing closure. The venue prize will become an annual summer competition for independently owned, locally operated music spaces.

“We were looking for a way to kind of give back to the community, but to do it in a fun and unique way,” said Morrison, noting that the firm has invested more than $500,000 in the music initiative so far. “As a personal injury lawyer, who the hell wants to interact with me on social media? It felt better if we could give back in an authentic way where people just see us in a different light.”

The JAMBALOO Music Prize is part of a broader vision for the Mullen & Mullen Music Project, which aims to support the North Texas music scene year-round rather than through a single annual event. Plans include pop-up shows, educational panels and industry mixers modeled after South by Southwest’s programming.

Last year’s inaugural JAMBALOO Festival featured notable performances, including a set by rising indie artist MJ Lenderman. The festival is strategically scheduled in February, traditionally a slow period for venues and artists.

“Let’s try to take a time of the year that’s traditionally bad for the industry and for artists, and turn it on its head a little bit,” Morrison says.

Dallas-based artists can submit their work at JAMBALOO.live.

14 Nov 2025

Tony Yayo Goes Off on DJ Vlad Over Potential Memphis Bleek Verzuz Battle: ‘You Can’t Be Serious’

Trending on Billboard

Tony Yayo isn’t entertaining the thought of taking on Memphis Bleek in a potential Verzuz battle, as the G-Unit rapper doesn’t even think it would make for a fair fight.

Yayo stopped by VLADTV for an interview on Thursday, and DJ Vlad asked him about who would win in a Verzuz between Yayo and Memphis Bleek because of their similar roles in iconic NYC rap crews — but the 47-year-old shut him down quickly.

“This is really ‘get the f— out of here Vlad’ sh–,” he said. “I know a lot of n—as look at Yayo as the underdog, but when you hear me on freestyles and mixtapes, I went to jail for like a year-and-a-half when sh– started to pop. So you know the politics of the game. We’re the most hated.”

Yayo continued: “N—as know I show up and show out on them Verzuz. But come on, bro, you can’t be serious. No way. A record like ‘So Seductive’ and ‘I Don’t Love Hoes’ are still playing.”

Essentially, Yayo went on to say it’s levels to this, as someone who continuously tours around the globe with a catalog that dates back over two decades.

“I’m going on my own tours… Name anywhere in Canada, every club was filled out. Selling merch on my own because of the G-Unit brand,” he said. “I done been in Nelson Mandela’s cell, what do I have to prove to n—as?”

Tony Yayo’s Thoughts of a Predicate Felon solo debut arrived in 2005 and reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The project’s lead single, “So Seductive,” featuring 50 Cent, cracked the Billboard Hot 100 top 50 (No. 48). G-Unit albums like Beg for Mercy and Terminate on Sight both debuted in the Billboard 200 top five.

Watch a portion of Tony Yayo’s hilarious interview with DJ Vlad below.

Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox

14 Nov 2025

Summer Walker Blesses The Streets With Her New Album, ‘Finally Over It’

Summer Walker finally drops “Finally Over It” to complete the trilogy theme.

The Atlanta R&B artist has been teasing this project for quite a while now. She dropped the first installment of the trilogy, “Over It,” in 2019, which housed some of her biggest tracks like “Playing Games” (the extended version with Bryson Tiller needs to be studied), “Just Might” featuring a vintage PARTYNEXTDOOR verse, and many more.

Fast forward two years, “Still Over It” dropped, continuing that nonchalant energy of being over something or somebody. The project had joints from back to back, like “No Love” featuring SZA and Summer, even closed with Ciara praying on the outro. Can’t get any better than that. Four years later, she finally finishes the trilogy, dropping “Finally Over It,” and the girlies online are loving it.

Linking up with Mariah The Scientist is exactly what fans have been wanting from Summer. The Breezy Bowl clearly paid off, too, since we got a Chris Brown feature on the album. Calling on the toxic king himself, Brent Faiyaz, she brought him in on Disc 2 for the “Number One” record.
Summer’s promo run for this album is legendary.

She pulled up in a dump truck around Atlanta, helping anyone going through a breakup toss out their ex’s belongings. She kicked things off herself, throwing her own ex’s stuff into the truck.

14 Nov 2025

Arcángel Considers Himself ‘More of a Person Than an Artist’ | Billboard News

Trending on Billboard

Arcángel opens up about how he stays true to himself and explains the differences between Austin Santos and his on-stage persona.

Arcángel: In fact, I consider myself more of a person than an artist. I’ve always been like that because every time I have to give an opinion, I speak as Austin Santos, not as Arcángel. Speaking as Austin Santos has hurt Arcángel a lot. I’m really happy because people are recognizing my skill and talent more within urban music. I’m even happier because I can share this experience with my close friends and my work team.

You’ve been traveling a lot and visiting many places. What has left the biggest impression on you from each city you’ve been in?

Well, honestly, I’ve really enjoyed having the opportunity to learn about different cultures and getting to know different places. Wherever we’ve gone, the people have treated us very well. It’s been incredible to create lasting memories with people I sincerely love and appreciate. Those moments are priceless.

While I’ve changed in some ways, I don’t think certain things about me will ever change. If they did, I’d be failing myself. If I ever stopped being sincere or real, I would be disrespecting myself as a man, as a person, and I’d be disrespecting my mom, who gave me the upbringing I have today. So, no, I don’t think that part of me will change — though, yes, I have changed in other ways. For example, there are many things that don’t matter to me anymore. It’s not about being a conformist, but I’ve learned to let go of things I once clung to. Before, I used to be much more competitive than I am now. These days, it’s just different.

Keep watching for more!

14 Nov 2025

Tekashi 6ix9ine Deserves Months in Prison After He ‘Violated the Court’s Trust,’ Feds Say

Trending on Billboard

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to sentence Tekashi 6ix9ine to between three and nine months in prison for possessing drugs and assaulting someone who taunted him about flipping on former Brooklyn gangmates.

The rapper (Daniel Hernandez) is due to be sentenced by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer next Thursday (Nov. 20) after pleading guilty to multiple violations of his supervised release. Tekashi’s probation stems from a 2018 racketeering prosecution, in which he testified against other members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods in exchange for leniency.

Tekashi broke the rules of supervised release by possessing cocaine and MDMA this past February, then again by punching and kicking a man in August at a Florida mall, who made derogatory comments about his cooperation with law enforcement. Now, prosecutors say prison time is warranted because Tekashi “violated the court’s trust.”

“While it brings the government no joy to seek a custodial prison sentence for a former cooperator, the court must send a message to Hernandez and other government cooperators — or those considering cooperating with the government — that they are not above the law by virtue of their status as cooperators,” wrote Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Rebold in a Wednesday (Nov. 13) sentencing recommendation.

Meanwhile, Tekashi’s attorney says six months of house arrest is a more appropriate sentence. Defense lawyer Lance Lazzaro sought to put Tekashi’s violations in perspective in a Nov. 6 court letter, noting that the rapper was caught only with “a very small amount” of drugs and that the victim of his Florida assault, who was the “initial aggressor” in the dispute, was not seriously injured.

Lazzaro also advised Judge Engelmayer that for a cooperator like Tekashi, months in prison “end up being much more severe, difficult, and even dangerous, when compared to a typical inmate.”

“Due to Mr. Hernandez’ classification, he always serves his jail time segregated and fully isolated from other inmates,” wrote Lazzaro. “As a result, Mr. Hernandez is given extremely limited social interaction with other inmates and very little time outside to get fresh air and exercise.”

Neither Lazzaro nor a rep for the prosecution immediately returned requests for comment about the sentencing recommendations on Friday (Nov. 14).

Back in 2018, Tekashi pled guilty to nine racketeering, gun and drug charges related to his time in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. He admitted to being involved in a slew of violent incidents targeting rival rappers, including a 2017 assault of Trippie Redd, and testified against his former gang associates at a high-profile trial in 2019.

The charges in Tekashi’s plea could have subjected him to decades in prison. But Judge Engelmayer sentenced him to just two years behind bars due to his “game-changing” and “brave” cooperation, and he got out even faster because of health risks during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tekashi began a five-year term of supervised release after getting out of jail in 2020. He had just months left on probation when, in November 2024, the rapper was charged with a host of violations, including using methamphetamine, failing to appear for drug tests and traveling to Las Vegas without permission.

The rapper admitted to these violations, and Judge Engelmayer sentenced him to 45 days in jail plus another year of supervised release. After his release last December, Tekashi was again caught violating probation by possessing cocaine and MDMA. Then came the Florida assault, which happened while he was awaiting sentencing for the drug violations.

Prosecutors now say that whatever sentence Tekashi receives on Nov. 20, it should be followed by a fresh two-year supervised release term. And this time, they add, he should be required to seek substance abuse treatment and anger management counseling.

“Hernandez is now six years removed from his criminal sentencing; yet he still appears unable to control his temper when slighted by a random stranger,” reads the prosecution’s sentencing memo. “Hernandez must learn to turn the other cheek and walk away from situations like these moving forward.”

14 Nov 2025

Tyler, the Creator Postpones Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 Due to ‘Atmospheric Rain Torrential Downpour’ in L.A.

Trending on Billboard

Tyler, the Creator announced on Friday (Nov. 14) that he will be postponing his 11th annual Camp Flog Gnaw festival this weekend due to inclement weather in Los Angeles, California.

The LA Times reported on Friday that an “incoming atmospheric rain storm” is headed to Los Angeles County this weekend that will increase the possibility of flooding and mudslides. Held at Dodger Stadium Grounds for a fifth year, Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 will now take place next weekend, Nov. 22-23.

“Due to the fact this storm became an atmospheric rain torrential downpour we had 2 choices — cancel or move to next weekend. We chose the latter,” Tyler wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. “We understand this is not ideal so we will offer refunds. For everyone else we will see you next weekend.”

The festival’s Instagram account issued another statement saying that “the wristbands you received are good to go for next weekend. If you can’t attend, refunds will be available. Current passholders will be sent an email with additional information.”

A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Clipse, Doechii, GloRilla and more are still expected to perform. Tyler himself will also grace the stage just weeks after scoring five 2026 Grammy nominations, including album of the year and best rap album with Chromakopia and best alternative music album with Don’t Tap The Glass. While both LPs debuted atop the Billboard 200, Chromakopia returned to the top 10 this week (chart dated Nov. 15) after its one-year anniversary reissue on CD, vinyl and in two deluxe boxed sets.

Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox

14 Nov 2025

Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!

Trending on Billboard

The temperatures might be getting chillier, but the new music landscape is only heating up thanks to fresh releases from Summer Walker, Miley Cyrus and more.

This week, the R&B tastemaker finally unveiled her long-awaited Finally Over It, the third installment in her Over It album series. Through dynamic collaborations with everyone from Chris Brown to Bryson Tiller, 21 Savage, Sailorr, Brent Faiyaz and Doja Cat, Walker explores her mindset on love in two parts, as split between discs titled “For Better” and “For Worse.”

Other collections that dropped at the November midpoint are Mount Pleasant, Kelsea Ballerini’s six-track mini album that turns the focus inward following her breakup from actor Chase Stokes, and Lewis Capaldi’s Survive, an EP that comes as the British hitmaker is finally finding balance in his music career after previously having to step away for mental health reasons. Plus, Jessie Murph built on the momentum of her Billboard 200 top 10 album Sex Hysteria by unveiling its deluxe edition, complete with eight new tracks.

As far as new singles go this week, both Miley Cyrus and Dominic Fike dropped tracks. Inspired by her harrowing personal experience with losing her home to California wildfires in 2018, the former shared “Dream as One,” a cinematic track written specially for the upcoming Avatar sequel Fire and Ash. The latter dropped “White Keys” — a longtime fan favorite that never got an official release, until now — ahead of his performance at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival.

But which of those new releases is your favorite? Billboard wants to know. Tell us by casting your vote in the poll below!

Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox

14 Nov 2025

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ Becomes Her Record-Extending 14th No. 1 on Pop Airplay Chart

Trending on Billboard

Taylor Swift possesses the key to another No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart. She adds her record-extending 14th leader on the list as “The Fate of Ophelia” leaps three spots to the top of the Nov. 22-dated ranking.

Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry and Rihanna share the second-most Pop Airplay No. 1s, 11 each.

Here’s a recap of Swift’s 14 No. 1s on Pop Airplay, which measures songs’ weekly plays, as tabulated by Mediabase and provided to Billboard by Luminate, on more than 150 U.S. mainstream top 40 radio stations. (The chart began in October 1992.)

Title, Weeks at No. 1, Year(s):

“The Fate of Ophelia,” one (to date), 2025
“Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) [From the Vault],” one, 2024
“Cruel Summer,” 10, 2023
“Karma,” one, 2023
“Anti-Hero,” three, 2022-23
“Delicate,” one, 2018
“Look What You Made Me Do,” one, 2017
“Wildest Dreams,” two, 2015
“Bad Blood” (feat. Kendrick Lamar), five, 2015
“Style,” three, 2015
“Blank Space,” six, 2014-15
“Shake It Off,” two, 2014
“I Knew You Were Trouble.,” seven, 2013
“Love Story,” one, 2009

The coronation for “The Fate of Ophelia” marks the song’s latest achievement on Pop Airplay, after it debuted at No. 8 on the Oct. 18 chart, becoming the first title ever to arrive in the top 10. It reigns in its sixth week on the list, completing Swift’s quickest rise to No. 1 since “Bad Blood” led in its fifth frame in 2015.

“The Fate of Ophelia” is from Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl. The set and song have topped the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 charts, respectively, for five weeks running, encompassing their entire runs on the rankings so far.

Plus, the album’s “Opalite” ascends 25-20 on Pop Airplay for a new high.

“‘The Fate of Ophelia’ allowed her fans to peek in the window of her newfound happiness,” Nadine Santos, Music Choice vp of programming and artist relations, tells Billboard; Music Choice’s Pop Airplay reporter Today’s Hits is playing both of Swift’s love songs on the current chart. “With her witty and creative approach to her song lyrics, it’s the Taylor we have all been waiting to hear.”

All charts dated Nov. 22 will update on Billboard.com Tuesday, Nov. 18.

1 … 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 … 5,592

News

Trending on Billboard

Trending on Billboard

Trending on Billboard

Related

Related

Related

Trending on Billboard

Trending on Billboard

Trending on Billboard

Related

Related

Related

Trending on Billboard

Trending on Billboard

Trending on Billboard

Thank you