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16 Feb 2024

What’s Your Favorite New Music Release of the Week? Vote!

The long weekend is finally here, and some of today’s top stars unveiled new music to keep the party going.

After teasing a special announcement via her Instagram Story earlier this week (Feb. 13), Ariana Grande confirmed Mariah Carey’s appearance on the “Yes, And?” remix with a Feb. 14 post captioned, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this dream come true and for sprinkling your brilliance and magic on my little song @mariahcarey. [It] means more to me than [I] could ever possibly articulate and [I] cannot wait for everyone to hear this! [I] love you eternally!!!!!!!”

Dua Lipa unveiled “Training Season” after announced the single last month in a clip posted to her TikTok, declaring that she’s very tired of mediocre men. “I need someone to hold me close, deeper than I’ve ever known/ Whose love feels like a rodeo, knows just how to take control,” she sings over a pounding beat.

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Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez dropped her ninth studio album, This Is Me… Now, on Friday (Feb. 16). This Is Me…Now is the sister album to 2002’s This Is Me…Then, which was dedicated to her partner at the time, Ben Affleck. Lopez and Affleck have since rekindled their romance, and the couple married in 2022. 

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Which music release was your top pick of the week? Let us know by voting below.

14 Feb 2024

Which Is Your Favorite Karol G No. 1 Hit? Vote!

If her debut album title is any indication, Karol G has been unstoppable — especially on the Billboard charts, where she’s earned eight No. 1 hits on the Hot Latin Songs list.

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In celebration of her 33rd birthday Wednesday (Feb. 14), the Colombian singer is releasing a new single in collaboration with Tiesto — their third together following “Don’t Be Shy” and “Provenza (Remix)” — which promises to be the next club banger.

She first teased part of the song’s lyrics on X: “No quiero nada si no es CONTIGO” (I don’t want anything if it’s not with you). She later confirmed a new bop was coming during one of her concerts in Mexico’s Estadio Azteca over the weekend.

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Billboard has curated a poll for fans to vote for their favorite No. 1 “Bichota” hit. 

The poll includes “Dame Tu Cosita,” the 2018 track featuring Pitbull, El Chombo and Cutty Ranks that ultimately earned Karol her first No. 1 hit. “China” — alongside Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin — was the singer’s second No. 1 hit, and it remained at the top for 12 weeks.

In 2019, Karol made history with her Nicki Minaj-assisted “Tusa.” The song became the first title by two women in a lead role to open atop the chart since its inception in 1986. 

She has also teamed up with Becky G on “MAMIII,” which hit No. 1 in 2022 and topped the Hot Latin Songs chart for 10 weeks; and in “TQG” with Shakira, which peaked at No. 1 in 2023, leading the chart for five weeks. 

Her latest No. 1 one banger is “QLONA” in collaboration with Peso Pluma.

Below, see all the Karol tracks to hit No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart and vote for your favorite one. 

13 Feb 2024

Who Should Replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’? Vote!

American Idol‘s 22nd season is premiering on Sunday (Feb. 18), marking Katy Perry’s seventh and final season as a judge.

The “Teenage Dream” star revealed that she’s leaving the show on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night (Feb. 12). “I love the show so much,” she told the host, “but I want to go see the world and maybe bring new music.”

She continued, “I think this will probably be my last show, my last season for Idol. I love Idol so much. It’s connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat.”

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Perry has been a judge on the show since 2018, alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. With a spot on the judges panel now open, we at Billboard are curious as to who will take Perry’s place. Maybe Nicki Minaj can return to the show for the first time since 2013? Or Jennifer Lopez could make her return to the show for the first time in a decade.

Maybe Idol could take on a brand new judge like Miley Cyrus or Shakira, who both already have judging experience from The Voice. Another pop star like Doja Cat or Dua Lipa could also be great options for the show.

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Who do you think should replace Katy Perry on the Idol judges panel? Let us know by voting below.

11 Feb 2024

What Was Your Favorite Moment From Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance? Vote!

Fans got it bad for Usher, who took the stage for the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show presented by Apple Music on Sunday (Feb. 11).

The superstar performed a medley of hits, including “Caught Up,” “Burn,” “U Got It Bad,” “Confessions Part II,” “Love In This Club” and more, all while delivering his characteristically sultry dance moves for the roaring crowd at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.

Usher also had a few surprises up his sleeves, as he was joined by a few of his celebrity friends on stage, including Alicia Keys for a mashup of “If I Ain’t Got You” and “My Boo,” before H.E.R. delivered a jaw-dropping guitar solo, and Ludacris and Lil Jon teamed up to hype up the crowd with a medley of “Turn Down for What” and “Yeah!”

In his Billboard cover story, Usher said shared that his Las Vegas residencies had helped him prepare for the halftime show, as has studying past Super Bowl acts. “I’ve watched every performer, analyzing how they maximized those 12 minutes,” he shared. “But you know, your moment is your moment. And this is a moment I’ve prepared for during the last 30 years.”

Usher’s fiery halftime show comes just a few months after closing one of the most successful and buzzed-about Las Vegas residencies in history, as his My Way show grossed $95.9 million.

Which moment from Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance was your favorite? Let us know by voting in our poll below.

07 Feb 2024

Which Latin Artist Should Headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Vote!

In 2020, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show.

Each artist performed a medley of their biggest hits, while the former invited special guest Bad Bunny and the latter invited J Balvin. The two superstars closed off their energetic set by joining forces on Lopez’s “Let’s Get Loud” and Shakira’s World Cup anthem “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).”

To date, their memorable performance is the most-watched halftime show on the NFL’s official YouTube channel, boasting more than 300 million views.

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But the Colombian and Puerto Rican acts were not the only Latin artists to grace the coveted stage; in fact, Gloria Estefan took center stage at two halftime shows. First in 1992 at Minneapolis and at New York City in 1999, where she performed alongside Stevie Wonder.

The following year, Spanish crooner Enrique Iglesias (known for countless Latin hits) joined the stage with Phil Collins, Toni Braxton and Ecuadorian-American artist Christina Aguilera at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

This weekend, Billboard’s latest cover star, Usher, will headline the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will face off in this year’s Super Bowl, which will be held on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Though numerous global acts have performed at the renowned football event, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd and Rihanna, we would love to see more Latin representation.

From Karol G to Daddy Yankee to Peso Pluma, who should headline a future halftime show? Vote below!

06 Feb 2024

Which Toby Keith Song Is Your Favorite?

Toby Keith may have passed away, but the thousands of songs he penned in his lifetime will carry on his legacy forever.

In fact, a post on the country music icon’s Instagram page just days before he died Monday (Feb. 5) notes that Keith built a catalog of more than 5,000 tracks. Thirty-nine of them were Billboard Hot 100 hits, with his seminal “Red Solo Cup” peaking the highest at No. 15, and 76 of them found a home on the Hot Country Songs chart — a ranking Keith topped a whopping 20 times in his three-decade career, with classics such as “How Do You Like Me Now?!,” “Beer For My Horses” and “My List.”

News of the seven-time Grammy nominee’s passing was shared to his official website via a statement informing fans that Keith had died “surrounded by his family.” “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” the message continued.

His death follows a two-year battle with stomach cancer. He was 62 years old.

Many of Keith’s country music peers have spent the hours after news of his death paying respects to the Oklahoma native, with Morgan Wallen writing “RIP … A Country Music and American Legend,” and Jelly Roll noting, “Toby inspired millions and I was one of them” on Instagram Stories.

“Saddle up the horses, Jesus, ‘cause a true blue COWBOY just made his ride up to heaven!!!” chimed in Carrie Underwood in an Instagram post. “Introduce him to all the Okies and sign that boy up for the choir! We’re gonna miss you, Toby, but my heart has no doubt that you are standing in the presence of our King right now!!! See you again someday, friend.”

And while there’s no way to properly honor every single one of the chart-topper’s game-changing songs, you can celebrate your favorite here. From “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” to “Red Solo Cup,” cast your vote for your favorite Toby Keith song below.

02 Feb 2024

What’s Your Favorite New Music Release of the Week? Vote!

It’s Grammy Week, and artists are keeping fans fed with brand new music to enjoy while gearing up for the festivities.

Billy Joel made his grand return after nearly 20 years with the brand new single “Turn the Lights Back On,” and he’ll perform the song live for the first time at Sunday’s (Feb. 4) 2024 Grammy Awards, which will air on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. “Turn the Lights Back On” is Joel’s first pop effort with lyrics since the release of 2007’s Sinatra-like ballad “All My Life,” which he wrote with his then-wife, Katie Lee; the song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart and was accompanied by another new song, “Christmas in Fallujah.” Joel’s last album of all-new pop music was 1993’s River of Dreams.

TWICE also celebrated friendship with their fun new single, “I Got You,” which is the follow-up to the nine-member group’s previous English-language singles, “The Feels,” which landed their debut entry on the Billboard Hot 100 (No. 83) and “Moonlight Sunrise” (No. 84).

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Before his Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday (Feb. 11), Usher teamed up with Pheelz for “Ruin,” which will appear on his upcoming album new album Coming Home. Over on the country side, Keith Urban unveiled “Straight Line,” which was “born of wanting to break out of routine and feeling like somewhere along the line, life lost some color and excitement,” Keith Urban explains in a press release.

Which of this week’s new music releases is your favorite? Check out our Friday Music Guide here, and let us know by voting below.

02 Feb 2024

‘Suerte’ ‘La Tortura’ & More: Which Shakira No. 1 Hit Is Your Favorite? Vote!

Happy birthday, Shakira! Billboard is celebrating the Colombian artist’s 47th birthday on Friday (Feb. 2) with her biggest hits on the Hot Latin Songs chart.

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Last year, Shak made a triumphant comeback to music with her first single of 2023, “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53.” The Bizarrap-assisted track became the Argentine producer’s first No. 1 hit on the tally, while Shak raked in her 12th (at the time), and her first No. 1 hit since 2016’s “Chantaje,” one of her many Maluma collaborations, which spent 11 weeks at top of the chart.

She later hit No. 1 with the unapologetic and empowering “TQG,” her first collaborative effort with Karol G; it crowned the chart for five weeks.

Of “Vol. 53’s” massive success, she previously expressed on Instagram: “What for me was a catharsis and a relief, I never thought that I would reach No. 1 globally at 45 years old and in [singing in] Spanish. I want to hug the millions of women who rise up against those who make us feel insignificant. Women who defend what they feel and think, and raise their hands when they disagree, even if others raise their eyebrows. They are my inspiration.” In the electro-pop tune, she belts witty punchlines directed to her ex-boyfriend and soccer star Piqué and his new girlfriend, Clara Chia Martí.

Shak’s first-ever No. 1 hit on the Hot Latin Songs chart arrived in 1998 with “Ciega, Sordomuda,” and she’s charted regularly ever since. Up to now, the sultry “La Tortura” (2005) with Alejandro Sanz has remained her longest-leading No. 1 title at 25 weeks. 

In honor of birthday, here are all of her 13 titles to crown the charts. Which one is your favorite? Vote below!

26 Jan 2024

What’s Your Favorite New Music Release of the Week? Vote!

As January comes to an end, music’s biggest stars are gearing up for an exciting 2024 with a slew of brand new singles and albums.

Justin Timberlake gave fans a taste of things to come with the release of “Selfish,” the first cut from EITIW. He’ll be back on our screens when he serves as musical guest on Saturday Night Live this weekend, with Dakota Johnson hosting. JT’s forthcoming collection, Everything I Thought It Was, marks his first solo album release in more than six years.

Ice Spice unveiled her latest single, “Think You the Sh– (Fart),” which comes three months after her last release, “Pretty Girl” with Afrobeats star Rema, which the two performed during Ice’s Saturday Night Live debut. It also arrives one year after the 24-year-old MC dropped her debut EP Like..?, which featured her breakout hit “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and her second of four Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits, “Princess Diana” with Nicki Minaj.

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Lil Nas X is continuing his upcoming album rollout with the pensive “Where Do We Go Now,” which first appeared in the credits sequence of the singer’s new documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero.

Which music release do you have on repeat? Check out our Friday Music Guide here, and let us know by voting in the poll below.

26 Jan 2024

Christian Nodal With Peso Pluma & More:  Which Is Your Favorite New Latin Music Release? Vote!

This week, our New Music Latin roundup — a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — is powered by new music from Christian Nodal, who teams up with Peso Pluma for his first-ever corrido tumbado, Blessd, Bacilos and Bad Gyal, who dropped her debut album La Joia.

Blessd’s Si Sabe is home to 14 tracks and a true representation of the Colombian artist’s signature innovative reggaetón — al estilo Medellín — backed by sultry and futuristic urban beats. The set, Blessd’s third studio album, includes team-ups with artists such as Peso Pluma, Feid, Ryan Castro and Sky Rompiendo.

Meanwhile, Spanish artist Bad Gyal has unleashed her debut album La Joia, which finds expanding her musical range, with producers such as El Guincho, MAG, Sky Rompiendo and Storch in tow. Bad Gyal recruits Quevedo, Ñengo Flow and Myke Towers, among others, for collaborations.

Other new releases include Bacilos’ tropipop gem “Anoche,” Leon Leiden and DannyLux’s R&B-infused sad sierreño “awitado :(” and Christian Nodal and Peso Pluma’s highly anticipated new collaboration, “La Intención,” Nodal’s first corrido tumbado. Additionally, Ramón Vega and Lasso deliver the dreamy pop ballad “La Mexicana.”

“I am very grateful to him for believing in me, for connecting in that way and for taking the time and energy to be able to make this song together,” Vega told Billboard Español about working with Lasso. “It was something very special.” 

Last week, Kenia Os’ “Bobo” won the reader poll with more than 60 percent of the votes, followed by Daymé Arocena and Vicente Garcia’s “A Fuego Lento.”

What’s your favorite new Latin music release of this week? Vote below!