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Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-winning actor and singer Billy Porter explains the meaning of his album Black Mona Lisa, the important themes his album tackles, why he wants to tell Billy Strayhorn’s story on stage, how he uses fashion as a way to express himself and more.
Billy Porter:I stayed in it. I did it anyway. Whatever the “it” is right. So I get to come back now. And all of this is on my own terms. Hey, everybody, this is Billy Porter, and you are watching Billboard News.
Tetris Kelly:Hey, it’s Tetris with Billboard News, and look who I have here! Mr. Billy Porter. Hi.
Billy Porter:Hi, how are you?
Tetris Kelly:You got a lot to talk about your magnum opus. You released this album Black Mona Lisa.
Billy Porter:Yeah.
Tetris Kelly:Why did you refer to it as that and how was this project different?
Billy Porter:You know, we were writing. I was in the writing process with Justin Tranter and his team, and you know, we probably ’bout six, eight months into the process — we had written a bunch of other stuff, and the themes and the tone were forming. I don’t remember where “Black Mona Lisa” came from, I just kind of say, it kind of fell out of the sky. And everybody in the room was like …
Tetris Kelly:That works.
Billy Porter:Did that just happen? Like there was like a, you know, like, time stood still for about a good 20 seconds, and then like, maybe even 30. And then 20 minutes later, the song was written. It’s referencing the original Mona Lisa. And that painting is relevant, always — past, present and future. And that’s my goal with my legacy.
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Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock is ordered to pay $2.6 million dollars to her over “unlawfully procured” business deals. Country group Lady A test their knowledge and see how well they know each other. New music from Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Dove Cameron, Wisin and Young Miko and Jeymes Samuel. Former Fifth Harmony bandmates Ally […]
Country music group Lady A tests its knowledge and sees how well the band members actually know each other!
Lady A:Hey, everybody! We are Lady A, and this is How Well Do We Know Each Other.
Producer:OK, who plays the most instruments?
Charles Kelley:That’s probably the easiest one.
Hillary Scott:You get so stressed out.
Dave Haywood:I do play a lot not, not that well, but just a lot more about quantity than quality.
Hillary Scott:It’s not true.
Producer:Who’s most likely to mess up during the live show?
Charles Kelly:Go ahead.
Dave Haywood:Go ahead. Go ahead
Charles Kelley:But again, we don’t know sober me is pretty strong out there but even then …
Hillary Scott:The best you can give the world is knowing yourself.
Producer:Who is the clumsiest?
Hillary Scott:Maybe me?
Dave Haywood:I mean, I would see it but not like a bad way. Like a cute way.
Hillary Scott:I’ve always said grace is not my middle name.
Charles Kelley:I’ll do it just out of solidarity.
Producer:Who’s the most laid-back?
Hillary Scott:Dave Haywood
Dave Haywood:Chill all day chill vibes.
Charles Kelley:Got a fire steaming up in that brain, though.
Dave Haywood:Don’t cross him.
Producer:Who tells the best stories?
Dave Haywood:I’ll go Hillary.
Hillary Scott:I’m gonna go Charles.
Charles Kelley:Really? I was gonna say you, probably.
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Cher joins The Rolling Stones with at least one new No. 1 on a Billboard songs chart in each of the last seven decades. We recap the biggest winners, the best performances, and all the top highlight moments from the 2023 MAMA Awards. Mitski’s ‘My Love Mine All Mine’ remains at No. 1 on the […]
Mitski’s ‘My Love Mine All Mine’ remains at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, while Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ comes close to the top, and more! Alyssa Caverley:Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine” continues its reign at No. 1, while Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic breaks into the top […]
E-40 reveals his five favorite recipes from his new cookbook Goon With the Spoon presented by Snoop Dogg. E-40:Hey what’s up y’all? This is Earl “E-40” Stevens, tycoon known as “The Goon with The Spoon.” Right now I have a recipe book out, presented by Snoop Dogg and these are my five favorite recipes out […]
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Taylor Swift took to social media to celebrate her boyfriend’s new Chiefs record. Travis Kelce also scores his first No. 1 with his new track ‘Fairytale of Philadelphia’ that he sings with his brother, Jason Kelce. A trailer for BTS’ new docuseries has dropped. The eight-part series will debut on Disney+ on Dec. 20th. Selena […]
Lola Brooke explains the stories behind these photos with Billboard.
Lola Brooke:What’s up, y’all? It’s your girl, Lola Brooke, and I am going behind the photos with Billboard.
Oh, she’s smiling at me like she’s proud. OK, so this was in Atlanta, I just couldn’t believe she wanted me to come out because this is the thing — I performed with Ciara and then she allowed me to perform my single “Don’t Play With It.” As an artist, when you come on somebody’s set and they allowed you to do that, that means, like, they really respect your craft, so I had to make sure I put on the show for CiCi OK. I love you CiCi, thank you so much.
Oh my god. I’m literally the size of the baby and I act like a baby sometimes too, and I’m really, really, really spoiled. I like to be carried around because sometimes, everyone is so huge that I can’t see where I’m going. When I’m being carried, I can see literally everything that’s around me, so this is when I’m tall.
Ah! Don’t play with them girls! Do not play with them girls at all. They’re not to be played with. This was literally before we shot “Don’t Play With It (Remix),” and we were sitting in a sprinter trying to cope with the weather. It was freezing outside. We wanted to look cute. The girls were a vibe and I appreciate them so much because for one, it was a long day. We literally went to every single borough to shoot “Don’t Play With It (Remix),” and they were willing, like, they didn’t leave me out there by myself. They were willing, so love you guys.
Now this right here is, Billboard, you is so funny for this one because this was SXSW. It’s, like, two fun facts about this event. Watch the full video above!