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10 Feb 2025

Who Should Perform at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show? Vote!

Kendrick Lamar took over Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., on Sunday night (Feb. 9) for the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show,

After SZA’s ethereal appearance during Lamar’s set, it could make sense for K.Dot to pass the baton to his upcoming tour mate and frequent collaborator. She’d have plenty of songs to choose from, as her 2017 album Ctrl peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and spawned standout tracks like “Love Galore,” “The Weeknd,” and “Broken Clocks,” while her Billboard 200 chart-topper SOS featured hits like “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” “Good Days,” “I Hate U” and more.

Within R&B/hip-hop, a few more stars who come to mind for future Super Bowl headliners include Lil Wayne, who wanted to perform in his hometown of New Orleans, and Nicki Minaj, who dropped the long-awaited Pink Friday 2 in 2023 and expressed plans for the third installment of the Pink Friday series in September. Jay-Z is also likely to take the halftime slot, as he and his company Roc Nation have signed on since 2019 to help the NFL pick out talent to perform during the prestigious game. “I thought it would be selfish to pick myself too early,” he previously said of performing during a red carpet appearance for the premiere of The Book of Clarence. “Maybe one year.”

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Over in the pop world, Taylor Swift could take over for her Kansas City Chiefs boyfriend Travis Kelce and have her time in the Super Bowl spotlight, or Justin Bieber could take the stage, as he’s been teasing a return to music in recent months. BTS is also scheduled for a much-anticipated reunion after the group members complete their South Korean military service in mid-2025, so why not celebrate with a major Halftime Show takeover?

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Country has had a major year, and Post Malone could be a fun headliner following the release of his country-tinged F-1 Trillion project. Or perhaps his “I Had Some Help” collaborator Morgan Wallen should take center stage. There’s also a chance that the Super Bowl Halftime Show goes back to spotlighting rock acts, with Metallica and Linkin Park’s new lineup as great contenders.

Who do you think should do the honors and headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show? Let us know by voting here or below.


02 Feb 2025

Fans Choose JENNIE’s ‘Love Hangover’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music in All-Genre Poll

JENNIE’s latest single, “Love Hangover,” has claimed the top spot in this week’s new music poll, which highlights releases from a variety of artists across genres.

The BLACKPINK star’s solo track, featuring Dominic Fike, received overwhelming support from fans, earning nearly 69% of the vote in a poll published on Friday (Jan. 31) by Billboard.

The win puts “Love Hangover” ahead of other major new releases, including The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow, Latto and Playboi Carti’s “Blick Sum (Remix),” Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem,” L.S. Dunes’ Violet, and others.

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“Love Hangover” offers a breezy, laidback pop vibe, with a playful rap verse from Fike. The track also introduces fans to the K-pop star’s debut solo album, Ruby, which is set to drop on March 7. The song’s comedic music video features Riverdale star Charles Melton as JENNIE’s leading man.

Announced in late January, Ruby will feature 15 tracks, including the chart-topping single “Mantra,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Global 200. The album boasts an impressive list of collaborators, including Childish Gambino, Dua Lipa, Doechii, Dominic Fike, FKJ and Kali Uchis.

In a recent interview with Billboard, JENNIE opened up about the emotional process behind creating Ruby.

“It’s not nice to be someone who’s always like, ‘I’m sorry, I can’t say anything,’” she said of the project she began in early 2024. “I want to say I’m almost there.” Acknowledging the challenges she faced along the way, she added, “I’m just going to say, ‘I don’t do well with time.’”

Taking second place in the poll is JENNIE’s The Idol co-star The Weeknd, whose latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, finally dropped after delays caused by the wildfire crisis in Los Angeles. The set earned nearly 17% of the vote. Featuring collaborations with Lana Del Rey, Anitta and Travis Scott, Hurry Up Tomorrow marks the final chapter in The Weeknd’s album trilogy, following 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM.

Check out the full results of this week’s poll below, and head over to Billboard’s Friday Music Guide for more must-hear releases.

31 Jan 2025

Which Grammys 2025 Performance Are You Most Excited to See? Vote!

Along with the awards handed out throughout the night, the Grammy Awards always deliver star-studded performances — and this year is no different.

The 2025 Grammy performers announced so far include Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Lainey Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Brittany Howard, Brad Paisley, Teddy Swims, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Jacob Collier, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter and Shakira.

Six of the performers — Boone, Roan, Doechii, Raye, Carpenter and Swims — are all nominated for best new artist. The other two nominees, Shaboozey and Khruangbin, have not been announced as performers.

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Additionally, there will be a salute to the late Grammy legend Quincy Jones, who died in November at age 91, as well as tributes to the city of Los Angeles and the annual In Memoriam performance.

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Let us know by voting here and below. The 2025 Grammy Awards, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah are set to return to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2. The show, which will help to raise funds for those who were affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, will broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand via Paramount+.


31 Jan 2025

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

Thanks to A-list stars such as JENNIE, The Weeknd and Morgan Wallen, the last week of January is particularly stacked with big new music releases.

First, the BLACKPINK star brought fans one step closer to her debut solo album, Ruby — which arrives March 7 — by dropping new single “Love Hangover,” a laidback daydream of a pop tune featuring a fun rap verse courtesy of Dominic Fike. JENNIE also brought Charles Melton along for the ride, casting him as her leading man in the track’s comedic music video.

The K-pop star’s The Idol co-star also dropped new music this week, finally unveiling album Hurry Up Tomorrow after delaying the project’s release due to the wildfire crisis in Los Angeles County. Featuring cameos from Lana Del Rey, Anitta and Travis Scott, the sprawling LP serves as the long-awaited final installment in The Weeknd’s album trilogy that started with 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM.

Meanwhile, one of country’s biggest 21st-century stars is taking a hard look in the mirror with the contemplative “I’m the Problem” — but he’s not taking all the blame. Wallen spins the chorus of his newest single on its head by singing, “If I’m the problem, you might be the reason.”

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Plus, Latto teamed up with Playboi Carti for “Blick Sum (Remix)” and Zach Bryan unveiled “Blue Jean Baby” as music fans also received new singles from EST Gee, L.S. Dunes, Jamie xx and more.

There’s a lot to choose from this week, but Billboard still wants to know which new music is your favorite. Cast your vote here.

30 Jan 2025

Which Hit Should Win Song of the Year at the 2025 Grammys? Vote!

We’re just days away from the 2025 Grammys Awards, which means one of today’s biggest hits will be crowned song of the year.

This year’s nominees include Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather,” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ’Em,” Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” and Taylor Swift’s “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone.

Beyoncé previously won SOTY in 2010 for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” while Eilish has won twice — in 2020 for “Bad Guy” and last year for “What Was I Made For?” Mars has also won twice, in 2018 for “That’s What I Like” and 2022 for his Silk Sonic track, “Leave the Door Open.”

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Leading up to the biggest night in music, we want to know which of the previously mentioned hits is your top choice to win the song of the year honor. Let us know by voting here or below.

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Find out who wins the trophy at the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah and will return to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2. The show is set to broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand via Paramount+.

29 Jan 2025

Which Song Should Win Record of the Year at the 2025 Grammys? Vote!

The 2025 Grammy Awards are just around the corner, which means a new hit will be crowned record of the year.

This year’s star-studded nominees include The Beatles’ “Now And Then,” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” Charli xcx’s “360,” Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” and Taylor Swift’s “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone.

Eilish is the only star in this year’s nominee list who has previously won ROTY — and she’s done it twice, in 2020 for “Bad Guy” and again in 2021 for “Everything I Wanted.”

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Leading up to the biggest night in music, we want to know which song is your top choice to win the record of the year honor. Let us know by voting here or below.

Find out who wins the trophy at the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah and will return to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2. The show is set to broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand via Paramount+.

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28 Jan 2025

Fans Choose Cazzu’s ‘Dolce’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music Latin

Cazzu’s “Dolce” has topped Billboard’s latest new music Latin poll. In a poll published on Friday (Jan. 24) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Argentine artist’s new track as their favorite music release of the week.

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An empowering corrido bélico and Cazzu’s first attempt at the música mexicana genre, the song generated over 86% of the vote, beating out other new releases that dropped last week, including J Balvin’s romantic reggaetón track “Rio,” Alejandro Sanz and Grupo Frontera’s “Hoy No Me Siento Bien,” and Aitana’s “Segundo Intento,” to name a few. Danny Ocean’s “Vitamina” finished off in second place, with just over 11% of the vote.

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Produced by Argentine hitmaker Nito Cotton, “Dolce” — the second single off of her upcoming studio album set for April — is about a complex relationship characterized by betrayal, backed by pleasing requintos. In the lyrics, the Argentine artist reflects on her emotions, which lead her to seek some sweet revenge: “You forgot that I taught you everything you know,” she fearlessly chants.

The conceptual music video shows Cazzu serenading a man portraying a big, buff devil, while she breaks away from his sinister motives in her own journey to self-love and discovery, all while wearing a killer, red designer dress.

In the prior New Music Latin poll, Gusi and Elder Dayán’s “Acabaste Conmigo” took the crown with nearly 40% of the fan vote. See the final results of last week’s new music Latin poll below:

26 Jan 2025

Fans Choose Tate McRae’s ‘Sports Car’ as This Week’s Top New Music in All-Genre Poll

Tate McRae‘s “Sports Car” has emerged as the winner of this week’s new music poll, which highlights fresh tracks from a variety of artists across genres.

The song was voted the top new release by music fans in a poll published Friday (Jan. 24) on Billboard.

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“Sports Car” took home 25% of the vote, narrowly beating other notable new releases like Sexyy Red and Bruno Mars‘ “Fat Juicy & Wet,” Djo‘s “Basic Being Basic,” Travis Scott‘s “4×4” and Central Cee‘s Can’t Rush Greatness, among others.

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“Sports Car” crackles with energy, much like the pop star’s recent singles, with a whispered chorus that draws listeners in before sending them into a danceable frenzy. Co-written by McRae, Ryan Tedder, Grant Boutin and Julia Michaels, the song will appear on her upcoming third album, So Close to What, set for release on Feb. 21 through RCA Records.

“Sports Car” follows McRae’s recent singles “2 hands” and “It’s ok I’m ok,” the latter of which topped Billboard’s Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart.

In March, the singer-songwriter will launch her Miss Possessive Tour, which will travel across South America, Europe, the U.K. and North America. The Live Nation-produced trek begins March 18 at Mexico City’s Pepsi Center and will wrap up on Sept. 27 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Benee will support on all European/U.K. dates, while Zara Larsson will join McRae for the U.S./Canada leg of the tour.

Taking second place in the poll is the “other” category, which garnered nearly 24% of the vote. Sexyy Red and Bruno Mars’ “Fat Juicy & Wet” secured third place with 22% of the vote. The track marks Mars’ third collaboration in recent months, following his Billboard Hot 100-topping “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” with Rosé.

Check out the full results of this week’s poll below, and head over to Billboard’s Friday Music Guide for more must-hear releases.

24 Jan 2025

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

With January wrapping up, today’s top artists are keeping the coldest season of the year hot with their latest music releases.

Kicking off the new drops is Bruno Mars, who teamed up with Sexyy Red for a fun “strip club anthem” titled “Fat, Juicy & Wet.” “Fat, Juicy and Wet” is Bruno’s third recent collaboration, following the Hot 100-topping “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” with Rosé — and both women appeared in the song’s music video. The latter collab reached No. 5 on the Hot 100 and has spent 12 weeks atop the Billboard Global Excl. US chart.

Travis Scott also unveiled “4×4” accompanied by a philanthropic initiative. Scott announced that 100% of the net proceeds from special merchandise—a shirt and zip hoodie honoring Los Angeles’ first responders—will benefit Direct Relief’s California Wildfire Response Fund. You can shop at shop.travisscott.com.

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Meanwhile, Central Cee dropped his long-awaited debut album Can’t Rush Greatness via CC4L and Columbia Records. The 17-track LP features previously released singles “BAND4BAND” with Lil Baby, “Gen Z Luv” and “GBP,” featuring 21 Savage. The project also includes more collabs with Young Miko (“Gata”), Dave (“CRG”), Lil Durk (“Truth in the Lies”) and Skepta (“Ten”). 

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That’s just the tip of the iceberg. More music releases this week include Djo’s “Basic Being Basic,” Kane Brown’s The High Road, FKA Twigs’ Eusexua and Tate McRae’s “Sports Car.” Now, we want to know which one is your favorite. Check out our Friday Music Guide here, and let us know by voting in our poll here or below.

19 Jan 2025

Fans Choose Lucy Dacus’ ‘Ankles’ as This Week’s Top New Music in All-Genre Poll

Lucy Dacus‘ “Ankles” has been crowned the winner of this week’s new music poll, which features a diverse range of artists and genres.

The new track received nearly 66% of the vote in a poll published Friday (Jan. 17) on Billboard, outpacing other notable new releases like Hailey Whitters’ “Casseroles,” Mac Miller’s Balloonerism, Mumford & Sons’ “Rushmere,” and Marshmello and Jonas Brothers’ “Slow Motion.”

“Ankles,” a captivating song with lush harmonics on the hook, serves as the lead single from Dacus’ upcoming fourth album, Forever Is a Feeling, due out March 28 through Geffen. The 13-track project will feature collaborations with her Boygenius bandmates Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker, as well as contributions from Hozier, Blake Mills, Bartees Strange and Madison Cunningham, among others.

The forthcoming album will be Dacus’ first since 2020’s Home Video and will be followed by a monthlong tour in April and May. The 13-city Forever Is a Feeling Tour will include stops in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York and Nashville.

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In second place was Whitters’ “Casseroles,” which earned nearly 17% of the vote. The poignant song, which delves into themes of grief and healing, marks Whitters’ first new release in two years. Drawing from the pain of losing a brother over a decade ago, the country singer’s evocative vocals explore the unsettled emotions surrounding loss and recovery. Placing third on the tally was the “other” category, with 6% of the votes, followed by late rapper Miller’s posthumous album, Balloonerism, which earned 4% of the vote.

For the full poll results, check out the list below, and visit Billboard’s Friday Music Guide for more must-hear releases.