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12 Mar 2024

PartyNextDoor Opens Up About His Childhood, Biggest Fears & More in 5 Things | Billboard Cover

PartyNextDoor reveals five things you didn’t know about him to Billboard!

PartyNextDoor:
This is Party, and here’s five things you don’t know about me.

No. 1: I used to play football and I was a defensive tackle.

No. 2: I have a fear of heights, so I won’t go on any roller coasters or anything like that. But I’ll fly — that’s easy.

No. 3: I’m Trinidadian and Jamaican, and I lived in Jamaica as a child for a little bit with my grandma.

No. 4: When I was a teenager, I tried out for Canadian Idol. I got cut around the second round, something like that.

No. 5: I suck on my thumb.

And that was five things you didn’t know about me.

12 Mar 2024

Christian Nodal on Creating His Own Lane, Unlikely Collabs, Fatherhood & More | Billboard Cover

Regional Mexican megastar Christian Nodal opens up about carving his lane in the genre, challenging the norm, collaborating with artists outside of the genre, fatherhood, new music, stepping into new creative endeavors and more on the cover of Billboard.

Christian Nodal:
Well, he was a young kid with a guitar, I think of all the genres …

Off Camera:
OK, let’s wait a little bit.

Christian Nodal:
It’s just we’re invading their home.

Yes, it was always on my mind that I wasn’t satisfied with what Regional Mexican music was doing. I always envisioned it with the potential to become bigger and mainstream, it’s just no one had tried. We have great musicians, great songwriters, great arrangers, great singers, great everything, and I felt I had been typecast in a stereotype of an audience as well, and I wanted to break through everything, and something I was taught was that love can break through everything.

I consider myself an important part of what’s going on now because of all the changes I was bringing into this genre — they weren’t well-received. I remember when I started getting tattoos or when I started wearing clothes that were a different style or my music videos, which weren’t the typical video of the genre resembling a soap opera. As I started making all those changes, I think that opened doors for new talents, and it’s very nice, but it also feels weird, as they’re the same age as me and they tell me, ‘I used to listen to you when I was in junior high or high school,’ and it makes sense. When I was that age I didn’t present my mom with a high-school or college diploma — I was presenting her with Grammys.

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11 Mar 2024

Billie Eilish & Finneas Set Record With Oscar Win, North West’s Debut Album & More | Billboard News

Billie Eilish and Finneas set a new record with their Oscar win and Ryan Gosling stole the show with his performance of “I’m Just Ken.” Billboard cover star PARTYNEXTDOOR reveals how he’s created some of his biggest hits with the likes of Rihanna and Drake. We reveal our new No. 1 on the Hot 100. Ye is reportedly working on a world tour with his once former manager John Monopoly while his daughter, North West, is following in his footsteps and releasing her debut album titled ‘Elementary School Drop Out.’ Doja Cat deactivates her Instagram. Vanessa Hudgens unveils she’s expecting. Lil Nas X gets his fan’s feedback on some unreleased tracks and more!

Rania Aniftos 0:00
Billie Eilish and Finneas make Oscars history. Vanessa Hudgens debuts her baby bump. Doja says goodbye to IG, while Lil Nas X is hoarding songs. Plus Kanye West is heading back on the road and North West prepares for her debut album. We reveal who topped this Week’s Hot 100 and PARTYNEXTDOOR breaks down some of his biggest hits. Hey everybody, its Rania Aniftos for Billboard News. It’s Monday, March 11. And we’re kicking off today’s show talking all things Oscars, Billie Eilish makes history while Ryan Gosling steals the show. Here are all the music moments from the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Billie Eilish and Finneas entered the Oscars history books on Sunday by winning Best Original Song for their Barbie ballad “What Was I Made For” ‘Wicked’ stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo presented the winners with their award who previously won in the same category for their title song from the James Bond film ‘No Time To Die,’ the sibling duo became the youngest two time Oscar winners in history in any category. Speaking of wins, Ludwig Göransson took home Best Original Score for his work on Best Picture winning film ‘Oppenheimer’ marking his second win. Now let’s talk about the performances. All Best Original Song nominees to the stage throughout the night but everyone is talking about Ryan Gosling. The Gos completely stole the show with his high energy performance of “I’m Just Ken” featuring Mark Ronson, Slash and all the Kens. I personally think that Ryan is not just Ken because he made Oscar history in my book with the best performance ever. That was incredible. For more on the 2024 Oscars, head over to Billboard.com.

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11 Mar 2024

Young Miko Receives the AMEX Impact Award | Billboard News

Billboard and American Express partnered to present Latin trap star Young Miko with the AMEX Impact Award at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards for her representation of the LGBTQ+ community.

Young Miko
Billboard, how are we feeling tonight?

Lyndsey Havens
Young Miko received the American Express Impact Award at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards.

Young Miko
I never imagined myself — I’m standing on a stage like this one tonight receiving an Impact Award. There’s so many women in my life that have impacted me in such a special way that it just blows my mind that maybe I could do the same for other people.

Lyndsey Havens
Young Miko has made waves in Latin music and the Billboard charts and now she is being presented with one of Billboard’s highest honors. American Express and Billboard are honored to present Young Miko with the Impact Award for her trailblazing representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the Latin American music scene. The Latin trap star performed her song “Curita” at Women In Music, where American Express continued its longstanding partnership with Billboard to support, celebrate and empower women and bring fans closer to the music they love. For more on Women in Music, visit Billboard.com. For Billboard News, I’m Lyndsay Havens.

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11 Mar 2024

Billboard Women in Music 2024: Performances, Honorees, VIP Fan Experiences & More | Billboard News

From the amazing performances, touching speeches, VIP fan experiences and more, Billboard Women in Music 2024 was electric.

Charli XCX:
Being a woman is so nuanced and complex.

Kylie Minogue:
It’s ridiculous to say, but I have never been in a room like this — a pure and vital celebration of women in music, and I’ve been one for 37 years.

Rania Aniftos:
Kylie Minogue and many more were honored at Billboard Women in Music presented by Marriott Bonvoy, and we have all the details.

On Wednesday night, some of the biggest women in the music industry took to the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles for Billboard’s annual affair. The celebration saw a number of powerhouse women gracing the stage, starting with the evening’s host Tracee Ellis Ross.

Tracee Ellis Ross:
I am not here tonight for me. I’m here for my hair. No, I am here tonight to celebrate women, women in music, women in music.

Rania Aniftos:
The biggest award of the night, the coveted Woman of the Year award went to Karol G.

Karol G:
It might be the most significant and important recognition of all my career. This is super special.

Rania Aniftos:
Andra Day presented Maren Morris with the Visionary award.

Maren Morris:
I don’t really consider myself a visionary. I just have visions, I have delusions, so I appreciate getting a trophy for them.

Rania Aniftos:
And NewJeans brought down the house with a performance of “Super Shy.”

And the artists weren’t the only ones experiencing VIP treatment: A group of lucky fans earned their way into the show by bidding on an exclusive experience using Marriott Bonvoy points through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform. These fans got a front-row view of stars walking the red carpet and enjoyed club-level seats to take in the show. Attendees also got their sweet fix at this special Marriott Bonvoy candy tunnel before entering the show. The tunnel featured a variety of Marriott Bonvoy’s more than 30 hotel brands with a candy to match the vibe of each brand. The 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards were presented by Marriott Bonvoy, over 30 hotel brands and 10,000 global destinations.

For more from the star-studded show head over to Billboard.com.

11 Mar 2024

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for March 16 | Billboard News

Tetris Kelly:
With Beyoncé, Ye and Taylor in the top 10 and Teddy Swims continuing his climb, who will be No. 1?

This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated March 16.

Staying in last week’s spot is Taylor Swift.

“Agora Hills” is back in the top 10.

“Snooze” is up a slot to No. 8.

With Zach and Kacey still at No. 7.

Tate McRae is up to No. 6, as Beyonce falls four spots to No. 5.

Benson Boone stays put at No. 4 along with Jack Harlow at No. 3.

Teddy Swims is up to No. 2, which means at No. 1, Ye grabs his fifth topper and Ty Dolla $ign second with “Carnival.”

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11 Mar 2024

How PartyNextDoor Created Hits ‘Work,’ ‘Come and See Me’ & More | Billboard Cover

In this episode of How It Went Down, singer-songwriter and producer PartyNextDoor explains how he created some of his biggest hits, such as “Work” with Rihanna, “Come and See Me” with Drake and more during his Billboard cover shoot.

PartyNextDoor:
The guy who signed me to my publishing deal, Ryan Press sent me to, I guess Rihanna’s house or she had a big mansion where everyone who was working at, everybody in the industry was there. Me and Rihanna got introduced, we spoke. They sent us into this, like, tiny room outside that, like, maybe fit five people who open up this beat. And the song came like this, like, the song came in max 20 minutes. And the rest of the times you’re doing background and stuff like that. It was very organic, and very quick. It was a crazy experience. Everyone around me was telling me that it was going to be a hit, but I didn’t know that it was gonna do, what it’s gonna do.

PartyNextDoor:
I went to see Drake in the studio in Toronto and he just said like, ‘Yo, I want to play this record,’ and the 40 beat … that beat was amazing. Like, you know, you just felt it right away. And he had a hook idea on it. So we took it back maybe, like, it was maybe two months later, I was like, ‘You know what, like, I gotta find something for this.’ Me and Prep locked in an Airbnb, and I recorded that song on the edge of a bed in an Airbnb. And yeah, I just didn’t know it was gonna be that …. I love that record. It’s one of my favorite records. And that was just magic.

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09 Mar 2024

Sherine Accepts The Global Force of Arabia | Billboard Women In Music 2024

Sherine accepts the Global Force award from Billboard Arabia at Billboard’s Women In Music 2024.

Sherine
Thank you Billboard for the award. Thank you, I am proud to be receiving it, I’m so proud that you enjoyed my work. And of course I’m thrilled and proud that there is a music award specifically for women, is something that makes me very happy. And I hope that my work reaches the entire world, that’s always been a dream of mine. Thank you so much again.

08 Mar 2024

Ariana Grande’s New Album, Highlights From Billboard’s Women In Music & More | Billboard News

Billboard recaps the best highlights from our 2024 Women In Music Awards including performances and speeches from NewJeans, Karol G, Victoria Monét. New releases from Ariana Grande, Norah Jones, Young Miko, Maggie Linderman and Laufey. Kylie Minogue celebrates International Women’s Day with Madonna on stage in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum and more!

Tetris Kelly
We catch you up on Billboard’s Women In Music, bring you the hottest tracks from the best women in the game, watch Kylie Minogue and Madonna take over LA. We’ve almost made it to the weekend I’m Tetris Kelly for Billboard News. It’s Friday, March 8,th and it’s been a week of empowering women and yet it’s not over. We’ve got so much more to cover starting with the first entry in our Friday music guy

Tetris Kelly
After a Hot 100 hit and teaming up with Mimi, Ariana Grande has gifted us with ‘Eternal Sunshine.’

Tetris Kelly
Norah Jones knows how to hit you’re right in the feels and her latest album ‘Vision’ does just that

Tetris Kelly
The lead track “Paradise” definitely takes you on a journey.

Tetris Kelly
We’ll have more new music throughout the show but first Women In Music was an epic event. I had so much fun watching all the girl power. Now if you missed it, don’t worry. We’re here to catch you up.

Rania Aniftos
From the most incredible performances to heart-stopping speeches, women rocked Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater last night on and backstage. Hey everybody it’s Rania Aniftos at Billboard Women In Music recapping everything you missed at the year’s biggest celebration of women. Guests packed into the lively venue that was decked out for the night. Tracee Ellis Ross hosted the event and our rising star Victoria Monét kicked it off with an energetic performance.

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08 Mar 2024

Shenseea On Her Second Album, Real Life Inspiration Behind Her Songs & More | Billboard News

Jamaican artist Shenseea talks about her second album, the real inspiration behind her songs, why the dragon is an important symbol to her, her son and how she loves to dress him, writing music to help and relate to other women, her previous big collaborations with Major Lazer, Kanye West, Christina Aguilera and more!

Shenseea
It’s just like me coming back stronger than ever because I’ve been through a lot for the past two years. I’m going to be riding a dragon, don’t tell nobody. Hey guys, it’s your girl Shenseea and you’re watching Billboard News.

Tetris Kelly
Hey it’s Tetris with Billboard News, I am being blinded by the star power today from my girl, Shenseea.

Tetris Kelly
You picked the great time to come by.

Shenseea
Yes!

Tetris Kelly
Your new album is about to come out very soon, ‘Never Gets Late Here.’ How are you feeling?

Shenseea
I’m feeling really good. You know, I’m excited. It’s my second project. So a little bit nervous. But you know, because you know, you set a tone with the first one. And you should always try to beat the first one. So it’s a little bit pressuring. But I’m still excited and just going with it nonetheless,

Tetris Kelly
Well, let’s talk about the title first ‘Never Gets Late Here.’ What does that referencing, it means?

Shenseea
It means to me, timeless music you can put on this album, and it just never gets old. You know, it’s pretty deep. And I love timeless music. That’s the type of music that I grew up on. And that’s the type of music I think that lasts and really inspires great artists to come. And I want to be able to do that as well, because I’ve been inspired by many great artists.

Tetris Kelly
That’s a great goal to set out on.

Shenseea
Yes.

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