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01 Jan 2025

See Photos From ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2025′

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest featured performances from the Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood, TLC, Lenny Kravitz, Tinashe, Alanis Morissette with Reneé Rapp and many others. See the best photos from the Dec. 31 special below.

Ryan Seacrest spent his 20th time as New Year’s Rockin’ Eve host, while co-hosts Rita Ora joined in the year-end festivities in Times Square and Dayanara Torres in Puerto Rico.

The show had artists on stage on the West Coast, Las Vegas, New York’s Times Square and Puerto Rico.

Among the pictures in this photo gallery you’ll also see Dasha, Teddy Swims, Laufey, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Blake Shelton, Megan Moroney, T-Pain, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett, Ernest, Natasha Bedingfield, Fat Joe, Ja Rule.

The Jonas Brothers celebrated the night by sharing an announcement of new music: a new song with Marshmello, which Nick says is being released on Jan. 17. “We’ve got a ton of announcements coming,” he teased, adding, “I’ll be making a return to Broadway next year in The Last Five Years, which I absolutely can’t wait to do. There’s a lot coming, so stay tuned,” Nick added.

Kevin shared that a “big tour” is on the horizon in 2025 for the band, while Joe said their New Year’s Eve performance would have “a lot of songs that you’ll hear on the next tour. Kind of a sneak peek of what’s coming.”

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2025 aired on Dec. 31 on ABC, then streamed on Jan. 1 on Hulu. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation; PMC is also the parent company of Billboard.

23 Dec 2024

KISS OF LIFE Is Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month for December: Exclusive Photos

KISS OF LIFE, true to their name, are breathing new life into the K-pop scene.

Debuting with their first mini-album KISS OF LIFE on July 5, 2023, the group has steadily gained both recognition and sales in the Korean market. Their first single album “Midas Touch” earned them their debut on the Billboard Global 200 chart, peaking at No. 165 and remaining on the chart for two weeks. In a K-pop industry increasingly dominated by major corporations, KISS OF LIFE has been dubbed the “miracle of mid-sized companies.”

For the group’s growth, Belle shared, “We used to only dream about moments like these, and now we made our dream come true. Winning our first music show trophy with ‘Sticky,’ a song we particularly love, made us feel like our hard work and confidence in our music had finally paid off.”

The group’s uniqueness is evident in both the concept and tracks of their mini-album KISS OF LIFE. They chose to present their album in a “magazine” format, showcasing their visuals in a distinct way. Moreover, from the very beginning, all members included solo tracks on the album, with Natty’s “Sugarcoat” achieving even greater success than the title track “Shhh,” solidifying KISS OF LIFE’s name in the public’s mind.

One of the group’s defining traits is their nostalgia. Tracks like “Bad News” left a strong impression with its incorporation of 1990s and 2000s hip-hop elements, including iconic phrases like “ain’t no diggity” and “from the east side to the west side.” Their latest single “Get Loud” evokes the Neptunes-era sounds of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. However, the group’s music isn’t confined to these influences. Their summer anthem “Sticky” brought them their biggest success yet, while “Igloo,” with its minimalist production and powerful choreography, marked their re-entry on the Billboard 200 chart. These diverse approaches continue to raise anticipation for what lies ahead.

By seamlessly blending American hip-hop/R&B elements with K-pop, KISS OF LIFE has emerged as a rookie group worth watching. Stepping outside the conventional paths to success, they’ve proven that K-pop can still offer fresh sounds and styles. Just over a year after their debut, they completed a successful North American tour and are now preparing for a European tour — a remarkable feat for such a young group.

Below, find Billboard Korea’s Q&A with the rising group.

It seems like KISS OF LIFE has had a really busy year!

Belle: It’s been an incredibly busy year. Thanks to all the love we’ve received, we were able to have multiple comebacks, hold our first concert, and even complete our first tour in such a short time. It really feels like a year of tremendous growth — both as a group and as individual artists exploring our own paths.

Haneul: I thought last year was hectic, but this year really felt like we poured all our youth into it. [Laughs]

As mentioned, you achieved a lot this year, including another Billboard Global 200 entry, your first world tour and first music show win. What has been the most memorable moment for you?

Belle: Winning our first music show trophy is something I’ll never forget. It was a dream we always talked about, and achieving it with “Sticky,” a song we love so much, made us feel like all our hard work and confidence in our music finally paid off.

Haneul: It’s amazing that the song kept charting even after our next album came out!

Julie: Every moment we achieve something, it feels unforgettable and precious, but for now, I’d say our U.S. tour stands out the most. We gained so much experience and grew a lot, and I already miss those memories!

Natty: I was so happy to see so many overseas fans knowing and singing along to our songs!

Many artists say that after their first world tour, their perspective broadens and they begin to see things they hadn’t noticed before. What has changed for KISS OF LIFE after their KISS ROAD tour?

Julie: It’s hard to pick just one thing, but I’d say our attitude toward the stage. I’ve started to think more deeply about the mind-set I bring to every performance.

Belle: I realized I don’t need to be nervous onstage. People enjoy seeing me have fun and relax while performing, and I loved the connection we shared with the audience — it’s the joy of music at its best!

Upward trajectory is often seen as the most beautiful graph. The response to KISS OF LIFE has been just that, with sales and reactions steadily increasing from mini-album 1 to mini-album 3.

Belle: We’ve kept moving forward with nonstop comebacks and activities, but I think the key has been focusing on what makes us unique and keeping our fans engaged. Above all, I believe our genuine love for music has resonated with people.

While “Get Loud” from “Lose Yourself” didn’t receive the response you had hoped for, “Igloo” was met with a hot response, particularly for its performance. Who came up with the concept of the sunglasses performance?

Belle: It was the idea of our performance director, who’s been with us since debut. They understand us so well and always come up with unique performances that highlight each of our individual charms. The moment we all put on sunglasses felt like a Super Bowl performance and was both cool and playful.

Haneul: The company was concerned about covering our faces, but we all agreed to go ahead with it and in the end, it worked out perfectly.

Natty: At first, we were all a bit worried! It was our first time covering our faces during a performance, so there were some concerns, but we trusted the vision, and the response was amazing! Fans even bring sunglasses to our concerts now!

“Igloo” presented a different vibe compared to previous KISS OF LIFE music and performances.

Haneul: I expected it to be cool, but I didn’t expect such a hot response. [Laughs]

Julie: This was a style I always wanted to try, and personally I felt most confident in it, so I believed people would recognize it, and I’m so happy that we received so much love!

Belle: We had a feeling that the “Igloo” choreography would be well-received when we first started practicing it. The song, with its trap hip-hop base and refined yet playful choreography, felt like it would stand out in a new way.

KISS OF LIFE who had previously shown a ‘summer’ vibe presented a new side with ‘Igloo’. What other new things can we expect?

Belle: We will continue to evolve and reveal even more new sides of ourselves. While the future is uncertain, we will definitely bring fresh music and performances that will entertain both the eyes and ears of our fans!

Each member is involved in songwriting and composing. How do you want to express yourself through KISS OF LIFE’s music?

Belle: I believe only those who fully understand the music they make can produce a certain vibe. We always want to show our fans authentic and sincere music.

Haneul: Music feels like a diary to me, capturing my emotions and experiences. When I’m sad, I listen to music and cry. When I travel, I listen to music and feel even more excited — music becomes a way of saving those personal experiences.

Natty: I feel particularly confident in R&B, and I’d love to explore a variety of styles when I have more time!

You always present a “magazine” concept for your albums and even do magazine shoots. How are the two different?

Belle: In our album photo shoots, we focus on bringing out KISS OF LIFE’s identity, but in actual magazine shoots, the focus is more on showing a new side of me. Both are enjoyable!

Julie: I think magazine concept photo shoots feel less pressured than our album ones. Since the photos are for our KISS OF LIFE albums, we feel more encouraged to push our boundaries!

Natti: They’re quite similar! I really enjoy photo shoots, so I have a great time during both album and magazine shoots!

Finally, what can we expect from KISS OF LIFE in 2025?

Belle: It will be a leap forward. I believe we will achieve even more growth and take a big step forward!

Haneul: Beyond our planned European tour, we’ll have more opportunities to meet overseas KISSY, and Korean KISSY will also get to see a lot of new sides of us.

Julie: We’re going to achieve amazing things! We’re planning to fill 2025 with even better music and incredible stages!

Natty: We’re going to make it big!

20 Dec 2024

Billboard’s Best Photography of 2024

With 2024 in the books, Billboard is celebrating another year of music coverage — much of which has been accompanied by original photography capturing some of the moment’s biggest artists, producers and industry game-changers. 

Among those pictures are Billboard‘s incredible lineup of cover stars this year, from Olivia Rodrigo to Megan Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red, Usher, New Jeans, Tyla, Lainey Wilson, Camila Cabello, RIIZE, St. Vincent, Ty Dolla $ign, Charli XCX, Latto, Christian Nodal, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, J Balvin, Shaboozey, LISA, PartyNextDoor, Young Miko, Tyler, the Creator and more. Those musicians and countless others were celebrated across Billboard‘s editorial packages this year – including genre, Power 100, sports, Women in Music, AAPI, Country Power Players, Latin Women in Music, Pride, R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players, Latin Power Players, the Grammys and touring – for which they gave introspective interviews and inspired content available in print and online throughout 2024 for readers to pore over. 

Still more stars attended Billboard events — such as Women in Music and the Billboard Music Awards — in addition to external festivals and celebrations, where Billboard cameras were often on site to immortalize music history as it was being made. Other subjects who posed for Billboard’s lenes were the Red Clay Strays, Kylie Minogue, Linda Martell, Myles Smith, Teddy Swims, Justice, Tems, Dasha, KATSEYE, Victoria Monét, Brent Faiyaz, Julien Baker and Jack Antonoff, as well as executives and business pros such as Elliot Grainge, Rachelle Jean-Louis, Ollie Zhang, Tyler Arnold and John Branca. 

From people to places and events, Billboard had lots to photograph in 2024. Keep reading to see some of the best photography of 2024 below. 

18 Dec 2024

Here Are the Best Photos From Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour Stop in Los Angeles

Billie Eilish celebrated her 23rd birthday a day early on Tuesday night (Dec. 17) when her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour made its way to the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

There were plenty of celebratory moments throughout the night, including the superstar’s older brother Finneas bringing out a cupcake onstage to lead the venue in singing “Happy Birthday” to Eilish.

Additionally, she invited Charli XCX to the stage for a surprise debut performance of the duo’s “Guess” remix, which was included on the latter’s remix album, Brat and It’s the Same but There’s Three More Songs So It’s Not.

Eilish has two more sold-out nights at the Kia Forum on Friday (Dec. 20) and Saturday (Dec. 21) before she heads down to Australia in February and early March, followed by spring/summer 2025 tour dates across Europe.

In the midst of the tour, Eilish is nominated for seven Grammys at the 2025. Hit Me Hard and Soft is up for album of the year and best pop vocal album, while “Birds of a Feather” snagged nominations for record of the year, song of the year and best pop solo performance. The “Over Now Extended Edit” of “L’Amour De Ma Vie” is nominated for best dance pop recording, while the Charli XCX “Guess” collaboration received a nod for best pop duo/group performance.

To celebrate the show, check out some of the best photos from the Los Angeles performance in the gallery below.

12 Dec 2024

Best Photos From the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards took over Fox on Thursday night (Dec. 12), celebrating the music that defined the year.

Taylor Swift was the top winner at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, with 10 wins — bringing her all-time total up to a record-breaking 29 awards. Zach Bryan won five awards during the night, including two wins in country and two in rock, while Morgan Wallen won four awards, bringing his career total to 19.

Bad Bunny, Fuerza Regida and Karol G were big winners in the Latin music realm, winning three, two and one BBMA at this year’s show, respectively.

First-time BBMAs finalists include Teddy Swims, Shaboozey, Benson Boone, Tyla, Tommy Richman, Falling in Reverse, Forest Frank, Junior H, Chappell Roan, ENHYPEN, Muni Long and The Red Clay Strays.

This year’s star-studded performance lineup includes Linkin Pink, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Coldplay, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, Shaboozey, Tyla, Swims and Fuerza Regida.

The BBMAs is a celebration of this year’s biggest artists, albums, songs, producers and songwriters across genres, determined by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts. The 2024 Billboard Music Awards is presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program and portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands. For more information, visit MarriottBonvoy.com

To celebrate the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, check out some of the best performance and backstage photos from the event below.

The Billboard Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Corporation. PMC is also the parent company of Billboard.

10 Dec 2024

Go Backstage at 2024 Jingle Ball Los Angeles With NCT Dream, Paris Hilton, Shaboozey, Flavor Flav & More

‘Tis Jingle Ball season! The 2024 iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball took over the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Dec. 1, with an impressive lineup of this year’s biggest hitmakers.

SZA, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Kane Brown, Benson Boone, Madison Beer, Shaboozey, T-Pain, Paris Hilton and NCT Dream all took the stage during the event, where they performed a set list of their best songs.

In addition to the main event’s talent, there were also plenty of celebrity guests in attendance, including Flavor Flav, Kiss of Life, Addison Rae, McKenna Grace, as1one, Full Circle Boys and more.

In addition to L.A., the Jingle Ball Tour hits Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Miami. See the full lineup list here.

For those who were unable to catch the fun in person, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour will be part of an exclusive network special on ABC, airing Dec. 18 and available for streaming the next day on Hulu.

In the meantime, check out the best onstage, backstage and red carpet photos from iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball below.

22 Nov 2024

Here Are All the Outfits Taylor Swift Has Worn to Kansas City Chiefs Games

Ever since Taylor Swift began dating Travis Kelce, the multi-Grammy winner has become a mainstay at Kansas City Chiefs games, often seen supporting her Super Bowl champion boyfriend from a suite in Arrowhead Stadium.

Beyond her reactions to the intensity of the games, Swift has become known for the Chiefs-themed outfits she wears to the events. From Chiefs sweatshirts and bomber jackets to sleek matching sets and over-the-knee boots, the superstar is always dressed to the nines — complete with her signature red lipstick.

Swift has become so immersed in the football life, that she’s even begun suggesting plays to Kelce. During an episode of The Rich Eisen Show in September, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed, “She had just been so open to learning the game. She didn’t know much about the rules and everything,” before adding, “I think what makes her so good in her profession is that she’s so detailed in every aspect of it, from the words to her music and even the releases and the music videos and everything. She’s just so detailed and apart of it, that I think she was just curious about the profession. I know none of the plays have gotten to Coach [Andy] Reid yet. If they ever do, I’ll let everyone know it was her creation.”

To honor Taylor Swift’s jaw-dropping sporty chic looks at the Kansas City Chiefs games, we’ve compiled a gallery of photos featuring all her looks over the past two seasons. Check it out below.

21 Nov 2024

MEOVV: Exclusive Photos of the November 2024 K-Pop Rookie of the Month

In just two months, MEOVV has leaped onto the K-pop scene by showcasing a promising range and bold artistry set to claw out a legacy all their own.

The five-member girl group is the first-ever launched by THEBLACKLABEL, the agency founded by legendary producer Teddy with over 25 years in crafting K-pop classics by the likes of BIGBANG, 2NE1, PSY and BLACKPINK, that now houses top talent like Rosé, Taeyang, Jeon Somi and more. The excitement around MEOVV’s debut translated into a record deal with Columbia Records, millions of views on the group’s intriguing, fashion-forward teaser visuals, and bold debut single “MEOW” roaring onto Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart at No. 10 in September.

MEOVV members Sooin, Gawon, Anna, Narin and Ella’s impressive multilingual abilities — able to communicate in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish — are matched by an undeniable warmth and relatability. Speaking with Billboard from Seoul during an evening Zoom call, the members spoke mostly in English but flowed seamlessly between languages, exuding a genuine camaraderie that belied their relatively short time as a group. Even with just months under their belts as a team, the group spoke about the pride they had in their music (especially as “TOXIC” was co-written by Gawon and Narin) and hoping to be a place of comfort for fans (emphasizing how they want to be relatable and authentic).

Get to know the rookies more with exclusive photos and quiz questions below. And don’t forget to read the group’s full Billboard spotlight.

20 Nov 2024

2024 CMA Awards: Photos From the Show

The 2024 CMA Awards took over Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night (Nov. 20) to honor country’s brightest stars, from fresh talent like new artist of the year winner Megan Moroney to CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award honoree George Strait.

The awards show — hosted by Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson and Peyton Manning — was packed with performances, from Shaboozey playing his 18-week Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” alongside his single “Highway” to Brooks & Dunn joining forces with Jelly Roll for a come-to-Jesus performance of “Believe.”

Post Malone pulled double duty, kicking off the show with Chris Stapleton for the F-1 Trillion standout “California Sober” and then showing his sensitive side with the song “Yours,” inspired by his 2-year-old daughter. Stapleton has also hit the stage a few times — with his 2023 single “White Horse” picking up two early awards (not to mention a win for male vocalist of the year) and joining wife Morgane Stapleton for a gloriously harmonized performance of “What Am I Gonna Do.”

Stapleton was also part of the musical tribute to Strait, performing “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” alongside the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.  Their duet was preceded by tribute performances from Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum.

The winners on Wednesday night included Cody Johnson’s Leather taking home album of the year; Old Dominion winning vocal group of the year for a seventh time; Brooks & Dunn taking home vocal duo of the year for a 15th time; Ella Langley and Riley Green winning musical event of the year for “you look like you love me”; and Wilson’s “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” being named video of the year.

Below, find the best photos from the 2024 CMA Awards, from performances to crowd shots to the night’s biggest winners.

20 Nov 2024

CMA Awards 2024: Photos From the Red Carpet

The 2024 CMA Awards are officially here, with country’s biggest and brightest stars taking over the red carpet at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

Morgan Wallen leads this year’s nominees with seven nods. Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton follow with five nods each, while Post Malone and Lainey Wilson each got four. Louis Bell, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves all received three nominations.

The show — hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Wilson — will also feature a number of star-studded performances. Bryan, Combs, Johnson, Moroney, Musgraves, Malone, Stapleton, Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Riley Green, Sierra Hull, Jelly Roll, Noah Kahan, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Thomas Rhett, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Molly Tuttle and Bailey Zimmerman are all set to take the stage.

Meanwhile, Simone Biles, Clint Black, Jeff Bridges, Mark Collie, Jordan Davis, Freddie Freeman, Don Johnson, Jackson Laux, Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch, Katharine McPhee, The Oak Ridge Boys, Taylor Frankie Paul, Carly Pearce, Caleb Pressley, Nate Smith, Daniel Sunjata, Mitchell Tenpenny and Billy Bob Thornton will also join the fun as the evening’s presenters.

The 58th Annual CMA airs live from Bridgestone Arena on ABC and next day on Hulu. To celebrate the country-filled night, check out our gallery of photos from the red carpet below.