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Billboard honored the top power players across hip-hop and R&B on Tuesday (Aug. 8) and celebrated 50 historic years of hip-hop at the 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Event and R&B Hip-Hop Live. Presented in partnership with VIBE, Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live took place at The Novo in downtown Los Angeles and featured high energy performances by headliner Metro […]
Pharrell Williams made his runway debut as Louis Vuitton’s new creative director of menswear on Tuesday (June 20), when the luxury fashion house unveiled its spring/summer 2024 collection during Paris Fashion Week. The star-studded event took place at Paris’ Pont Neuf and featured a choir and an orchestra, as the models showed off the colorful […]
2022 was a big year for music, and it reflected on Billboard‘s magazine covers throughout the year. Post Malone kicked off 2022’s covers by opening the doors to his Utah home, and the rest of the year featured intimate conversations with stars like SZA, Anitta, Sam Smith, Bad Bunny and many more. To celebrate Women in […]
2023 was a year of rising stars, Latin domination and breaking the mold, and Billboard’s cover stories reflected just that. The year of Billboard covers kicked off with Paramore, who had just reunited as a band to release their first album together in six years, This Is Why. Over the course of the year, superstar rappers like Youngboy Never […]
In February, when Kaytranada’s stage manager, Tamir Schlanger, texted him to ask if he had a vision for his Coachella performance, the artist responded with screenshots of the giant metallic head from The Wiz, the 1978 musical film featuring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. He wondered: Could Schlanger replicate it, but with his own head? […]
Billboard‘s 2023 Country Power Players were feted on Tuesday evening (June 6), during an awards ceremony held at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works. Billboard cover star Jelly Roll was honored with the Breakthrough Award, which was presented by his fellow singer-songwriter Ernest. HARDY honored newcomer Bailey Zimmerman with the Billboard country Rookie of the Year honor, […]
Alexa, play “Barbie Girl” by Aqua.
Barbie has been a longtime inspiration in pop culture, ever since the first doll revolutionized the toy industry back in 1959. From music to TV and film, the doll’s blonde hair and striking fashion sense has remained a constant in entertainment.
Flash forward to 2023, and a live-action Barbie movie is hitting theaters on July 21. The Greta Gerwig-directed film is set to star Margot Robbie as the iconic Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, and will feature appearances from Dua Lipa, Hari Nef, Emma Mackey, Will Ferrell, Michael Cera and more. The official synopsis notes that the film will follow the tale of the titular doll on a quest to find happiness “after being expelled from Barbie Land for being a less than perfect-looking.”
In celebration of the upcoming Barbie film, we’ve compiled a list of musicians who have dressed up as the doll at one point or another in their careers. See the photo gallery below.
Nicki Minaj
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Nicki Minaj is a huge fan of Barbie (her fans are even called the Barbz), and she channeled her love for the iconic doll in her “Barbie Tingz” music video.
Amy Poehler & Britney Spears
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During a 2002 SNL skit titled “Inside Barbie’s Dreamhouse,’ Amy Poehler appeared as Barbie alongside Britney Spears’ Skipper.
Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton’s 2008 track “Backwoods Barbie” included an accompanying cover photo in which the country superstar is seen lounging in hay in the back of a pickup truck, dressed in a cheetah print mini-dress and pink chiffon robe.
Trixie Mattel
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As her name suggests, drag superstar Trixie Mattel is not only a Barbie collector, but also uses the doll as inspiration for her famous look.
Paris Hilton
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Paris Hilton dressed in theme while attending Jeremy Scott & Moschino Party with Barbie in 2014, with her blonde hair making her a real-life version of the doll.
Kacey Musgraves
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Kacey Musgraves opted for life in plastic for the 2019 Met Gala theme, Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion.
Rita Ora
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In 2014, Rita Ora wore a Barbie-inspired look for ‘Death Of A Geisha’ hosted by Fran Cutler and Cafe KaiZen with Grey Goose, complete with a pink tiara.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards took over the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday night (March 27), celebrating the artists we hear most across the airwaves.
Among some of the big winners of the night were P!nk, who accepted the Icon Award, and Taylor Swift, who was presented with the Innovator Award. “The thing about these exciting nights and moments and especially this award, they’re shining a light on the choices I made that worked out, that turned out to be good ideas,” the superstar, who took a break from her massive The Eras tour to accept the award, told the crowd. “I want everyone to know — especially young people — that the hundreds and thousands of dumb ideas that I had led me to my good ideas. You have to give yourself permission to fail. I try as hard as I can not to fail because it’s embarrassing, but I give myself permission to.
“Make the right choices that make sense for you and someone one day might thing you’re innovative.”
We’ve compiled photos from the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, from the red carpet to backstage and beyond. Check out our gallery below.
PinkPantheress & Ice Spice
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“Boy’s a liar Pt. 2” collaborators PinkPantheress and Ice Spice posed backstage at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Becky G
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Becky G stunned on the red carpet before her Karol G collaboration “MAMIII” won Latin pop/reggaeton song of the year.
H.E.R.
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H.E.R. wore an eye-popping blue suit as she graced the red carpet.
Todrick Hall
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Todrick Hall brought the funk with a snow leopard-lined blazer on the iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet.
Grupo Firme
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Grupo Firme were all smiles on the red carpet.
P!nk
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Icon Award recipient P!nk looked angelic in a flowing white gown and sleek blazer.
Phoebe Bridgers & Taylor Swift
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Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift shared a photo backstage before the “I Know the End” singer presented Swift with the Innovator Award.
Ice Spice
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Ice Spice was cool as, well, ice as she rocked a black and white mini dress on the red carpet.
Big Time Rush
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Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson and James Maslow of Big Time Rush rocked big grins and sunglasses upon joining the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Phoebe Bridgers
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Phoebe Bridgers paired her satin dress with a vampy black lip, bringing the ultimate cool girl energy.
Lenny Kravitz
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The evening’s host Lenny Kravitz elevated the simple black suit look with shiny wide-leg pants and an asymmetrical blazer.
Nicole Scherzinger
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Nicole Scherzinger glowed in a strapless pink gown, which she paired with a matching eyeshadow look and sleek straight hair.
Cole Swindell
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Cole Swindell added to his all-black look with a satin varsity jacket and a black baseball cap.
Heidi Klum
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Heidi Klum turned heads with her sequined, cut-out blue gown, which she completed with a mermaid-inspired “wet” hair look.
Latto
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Latto brought the “Big Energy” to the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards ina sultry red leather dress and voluminous curls.
Benson Boone
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Benson Boone paired his tailored white pants with an ethereal, see-through floral shirt. He added to the spring vibes with a pair of white sunglasses.
TLC
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Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins of TLC both wore unique takes on a black pantsuit as they walked the red carpet together.
Bebe Rexha
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Bebe Rexha gave old Hollywood glamour with her velvet off-the-shoulder gown and blonde updo.
Doja Cat
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Doja Cat dominated the red carpet in black leather trousers and a clean white tee, topped with a floor length faux fur coast and sunglasses.
Madison Beer
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Madison Beer shined bright like a diamond ina sparkling mini-dress, complete with silver stilletos and hoop earrings.
Taylor Swift‘s The Eras Tour is finally here, and with the kickoff comes a whole set of photos from her first tour in five years.
The “Mastermind” opened her tour Friday night (March 17) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., at the first of two concerts at the venue. “Tonight, we’re going to be going on an adventure, one era at a time!” Swift announced a few songs into the show.
Photos from the show feature moments from Swift’s staggering 44-song setlist. She treated fans to music from every one of her eras so far, from her self-titled debut through Midnights, and brought to life beautifully staged visuals to go along with songs from each of her 10 full-length studio albums. Swift described herself as “really overwhelmed, and trying to keep it together all night,” but pulled off a spectacular three-hour-and-15-minute concert — backed by her crew of talented touring musicians and dancers — in front of thousands of fans, seemingly with ease.
The first set of photos from The Eras Tour capture the trek’s memorable beginning and the star’s connection with her ever-supportive Swifties. Swift is seen giving it her all as she performs songs from Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore and Midnights — debuting many tracks from her latest releases live on tour for the first time, in sparkling bodysuits and gowns that don’t disappoint.
Take a look at some of the highlights of Swift’s show, which included stunning sets and an impressive number of quick costume changes, in these Eras Tour photos.
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).
The 2023 Billboard Women In Music Awards brought big energy to the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday by way of some of the most noteworthy ladies in the game.
From Billboard’s Women in Music executive of the year Sylvia Rhone to Impact Award recipient Becky G, the night brought out the best of the best, all gathered to honor one another’s achievements within the last year.
Throughout the laughter-filled evening, chart-toppers like Latto and SZA received their honors of the night – Powerhouse and Woman of the Year, respectively – while Billboard Women in Music Producer of the Year Rosalía nestled with Lana Del Rey in the audience. Breakthrough Award-winning act TWICE put on a flawless performance for screaming fans, and Latto brought out LU KALA for a sultry performance of their joint single “Lottery.”
While the night was a nonstop celebration onstage, behind the curtains also boasted some awe-inspiring moments. Billboard’s 2023 Icon Ivy Queen held tight onto Bad Bunny as the pair strutted through the backstage area following the Queen receiving her award from Benito, Olivia Rodrigo and Kim Petras fangirled over TWICE, and Doechii popped champagne before striking a pose with her mom.
To capture the memories (and the iconic looks), our honorees, host Quinta Brunson and some dynamite presenters like WondaGurl and Coi Leray struck a pose for a Polaroid camera backstage and signed their names. Check out the photos below.
SZA
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Coi Leray
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Rosalía
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Quinta Brunson
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Latto
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Lainey Wilson
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Kim Petras
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Ivy Queen
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.
WondaGurl
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Doechii
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Backstage at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles.