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24 Jan 2024

Karol G’s Acting Debut, Tina Knowles Clarifies Janet Jackson Comment & More | Billboard News

The Billboard Women in Music Awards are back! Tracee Ellis Ross will host the awards. The annual event will feature musical performances and honor women powerhouses who are shaping the music landscape. Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, sets the record straight on if she was really shading Janet Jackson online. Lovers & Friends announced the lineup for this year’s event, and it’s stacked. The trailer just dropped for Kelly Rowland’s new Netflix film ‘Mea Culpa.’ Billboard caught up with the cast and creatives of Netflix’s ‘Griselda’ on Karol G’s acting debut and Sofía Vergara’s “challenging” new role. And more!

Tetris Kelly
Billboard’s Women In Music 2024 is honoring some major stars, Karol G makes her acting debut alongside Sofía Vergara, Tina Knowles says “Sorry,” Kelly Rowland’s starring role and a super nostalgic festival lineup. And we learned five things about Don Omar. Happy Hump Day, I’m Tetris Kelly it’s Wednesday, January 24 and, we’re kicking off this episode of Billboard news with an exciting announcement. Women in Music is around the corner. And I’m so excited to let you know some of this year’s superstar honorees.

Alyssa Caverley
Billboard’s Women In Music is back!

Quinta Brunson
Tonight, we honor the women who have been leading the way.

Alyssa Caverley
Wednesday, March 6th at the YouTube theater in Los Angeles.

Sabrina Carpenter
I wanted to take a moment to say what an amazing inspiring night this has been.

Lainey Wilson
This is absolutely insane. I feel so honored and blessed to be here.

Olivia Rodrigo
Thank you, Billboard.

Alyssa Caverley
Honoring Charli XCX, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Luísa Sonza, Maren Morris, NewJeans, Tems, Victoria Monét and Young Miko and soon to be announced Billboard’s Women of the Year with host Tracee Ellis Ross.

Tracee Ellis Ross
And it’s about to be an epic night. Come celebrate the start of Women’s History Month with us

Alyssa Caverley
General tickets on sale January 27th with Amex card members getting early access on January 24th.

Karol G
This is me and I’m happy to be here, thank you Billboard.

Kim Petras
This is a huge honor. Thank you so so much.

Taylor Swift
I want to first thank Billboard from the bottom of my heart.

Alyssa Caverly
Go to BillboardWomenInMusic.com for all the details.

Watch the full video above!

24 Jan 2024

1999 Write the Future’s Warren Hue Goes Skiing in Offset-Assisted ‘Slopes’ Video: Watch

1999 The Future’s Warren Hue laced up some skis for the first time to hit the “SLOPES” with Offset for their snowy visual.

The 88 Rising artist recruited Offset for the thumping “SLOPES” last week, and Hue took a ski lift to cruise down the mountain for a pair of woozy verses.

“I need a crib up in Soho, New Yorkie like Biggie/ I trеated ‘Chella like that sh– no biggiе/ Still got the pac, hella smoke in my city/ Hit from the back, now you texting you miss me/ B—h, I got bands and it’s stuck in my pants, woah/ Feel me? Pockets they dancin’ like Britney,” he raps with a salute to the “Toxic” singer.

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Hue gave fans a peek behind the curtain of the Mamesjao-directed video, which finds the use of a green screen allowing him to execute all kinds of flips and ski tricks without having to lift a foot.

The Indonesian rapper then passes his skis to Offset who doesn’t appear in the trippy visual but still delivers a pair of hard-hitting verses. The Migos rapper predicts his next album will top the Billboard charts and manifests an upcoming arena tour.

“Album going number one, I could taste it (Number one)/ I was born up a star, I’m an alien (Star)/ I’ma sell out arenas and the stadiums/ I got my gang and my family, I ain’t trading ’em,” he boasts.

While it remains to be seen about the prospects of his next LP, Offset is hitting the road for his first solo tour sans Migos running mates Quavo and the late Takeoff.

The Set It Off Tour will kick off in Philadelphia in March and make stops in New York City, Boston, Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston before wrapping up in his hometown of Atlanta.

1999 Write The Future has set the stage for the collective’s debut album later this year with singles like “MiNt cHoCoLaTe” featuring BADBADNOTGOOD and Griselda’s Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine. Last week, they followed up by teaming Rick Ross a.k.a Ricky Ravioli with Rich Brian for the starry “LiGhT rAiLs.”

Watch the “SLOPES” video below.

24 Jan 2024

Here Are 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Don Omar | Billboard

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

Don Omar:
Hi, everybody. This is Don Omar, and these are five things you didn’t know about me.

No. 1: I’m afraid of frogs. I can’t deal with it.

No. 2: I wake up every single day at 3:30 a.m. in the morning.

No. 3: I wake up every morning to stay on top of three different companies that goes from agriculture to product distribution.

No. 4: There’s people dying to meet their favorite artist or their favorite skater. I’m dying to meet Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer.

No. 5: While everybody might thought … or think that I do have a driver and special security service, I drove my car, and I go by myself everywhere.

And these were five things you didn’t know about Don Omar. Thanks for watching.

24 Jan 2024

Billboard Women in Music Awards 2024 to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans & More | Billboard

The Billboard Women in Music Awards are back! Tracee Ellis Ross will host the awards. The annual event will feature musical performances and honor women powerhouses who are shaping the music landscape.

Tickets to this year’s show are on sale now, with early access for Amex® Card Members via Ticketmaster. Terms Apply. Supply is limited.

Stay tuned for public on-sale starting Jan. 27.

Unable to attend on March 6? Watch Billboard Women in Music on March 7 at BillboardWomenInMusic.com

Narrator:
Billboard’s Women in Music is back!

Quinta Brunson:
Tonight, we honor the women who have been leading the way.

Narrator:
Wednesday, March 6, at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

Sabrina Carpenter:
I wanted to take a moment to say what an amazing inspiring night this has been.

Lainey Wilson:
This is absolutely insane. I feel so honored and blessed to be here.

Olivia Rodrigo:
Thank you, Billboard!

Narrator:
Honoring Charli XCX, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Louisa Sonza, Maren Morris, NewJeans, Tems, Victoria Monet and Young Miko, and soon to be announced Billboard’s Women of the Year with host Tracee Ellis Ross.

Tracee Ellis Ross:
And it’s about to be an epic night! Come celebrate the start of Women’s History Month with us.

Narrator:
General tickets on sale Jan. 27, with Amex card members getting early access on Jan. 24.

Karol G:
This is me and I’m happy to be here! Thank you, Billboard!

Kim Petras:
This is a huge honor. Thank you so so much.

Taylor Swift:
I want to first thank Billboard from the bottom of my heart.

Narrator:
Go to BillboardWomenInMusic.com for all the details!

TWICE:
Thank you, we love you!

Watch the full video above!

23 Jan 2024

Flavor Flav on Taylor Swift, New Public Enemy Music & More | Billboard News

Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav stopped by Billboard News and spoke to Rania Aniftos about using A.I. to translate his new track “Every Where Man” with Chuck D, recording new Public Enemy music, his potential return to reality TV, being a fan of Taylor Swift and more!

Flavor Flav:
I can hold some notes besides the national anthem.

Rania Aniftos:
We were gonna get into that!

Flavor Flav:
Don’t go there! Don’t go there!

Rania Aniftos:
We were gonna get into that!

Flavor Flav:
Don’t go there!

Ay yo, check this out. This is Flavor Flav, and this right here is Billboard News.

Rania Aniftos:
Hey, everybody! It’s Rania Aniftos with Billboard News, and it’s such an exciting day in the studio today because we have the one and only Flavor Flav. Welcome!

Flavor Flav:
In the building!

Rania Aniftos:
In the building! You are fresh off the release of an A.I. song, A.I. generated, A.I. facilitated track, “Every Where Man” featuring your old Public Enemy pal Chuck D. So tell me a bit about how that came together. What was the inspiration behind it?

Flavor Flav:
My partner Chuck D mentioned to me about doing a record called “Every Where Man” because I’m every … Flavor Flav is everywhere, man. You know what I’m saying? So, me and Chuck sat down. Chuck took the pen, put it to the paper. So really, Chuck D wrote this song. He writes it, I recite it like that, you know what I’m saying? So that’s how this record really came to be because Chuck is always ahead of his time, so we got this song now transposed into, like, 30 different languages. This song in Spanish, I was bugging out because I’m like, “Wow, listen to my voice in Spanish. Listen to my voice in …”

Rania Aniftos:
Korean!

Flavor Flav:
Like, Korean. Yeah, you know, and I never, ever thought that I wouldn’t be speaking Korean. You know what I’m saying? But hey, thanks to A.I.! And not only that, but I’m glad that this is happening because A.I. has been misused so much, you know? And there’s a lot of people that’s not using it correctly, so I feel that I’m one of the first ones to show the example of A.I. being used correctly.

Watch the full interview above!

23 Jan 2024

Rihanna Meets Natalie Portman, SZA & Mary J. Blige Comparison, 2024 Oscar Noms | Billboard News

Billie Eilish and Finneas have earned their second Oscar nomination for their track “What Was I Made For?” and Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt have been nominated for “I’m Just Ken,” but there are a few musicians and actors who are noticeably missing from this year’s nominations. Jennifer Lopez has been nominated for a Razzie for her role in ‘The Mother.’ Rihanna had the ultimate fangirl moment when she met Natalie Portman for the first time. Common and Jennifer Hudson seemingly confirm their relationship on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’ On a recent episode of ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy cleared the air after DJ Envy called SZA “this generation’s Mary (J. Blige).” And more!

Tetris Kelly:
The Oscar nominations are here, J.Lo flops, J-Hud got a man, and Rihanna fangirls. We hang out with Flavor Flav. They compare Mary J. Blige to who? And we learn about Ivan Cornejo.

It’s Tetris, it’s Tuesday and it’s January 23rd. Welcome to Billboard News. Now it is spicy in these music streets, but before we get into the tea of the day, let’s jump over to the movie biz for the Oscar noms.

Billie Eilish may earn her second Oscar while everyone notices a major snub. Here are your 2024 Oscar nominations. Billie Eilish and Finneas earned their second Oscar nomination for “What Was I Made For?” If she takes home the trophy for best original song, that will make her a two-time Oscar winner at just the age of 22. But she’ll have to beat out Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson; Scott George; Diane Warren, who received her 15th nomination but has yet to win; and fellow ‘Barbie’ soundtrack writers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Noticeably missing from the category: Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night.”

Watch the full video above!

23 Jan 2024

Here Are 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Ivan Cornejo | Billboard

Ivan Cornejo reveals five things you didn’t know about him!

Ivan Cornejo
Hey, what’s up guys? It’s Ivan Cornejo, and here’s five things you guys probably didn’t know about me.

Ivan Cornejo
First one is I hate olives. I’m allergic to mushrooms. If I wasn’t a singer, I would have been working to try to be an actor. I love history. I love watching all documentaries about like, war and stuff and just learning about the past. And I love Michael Jackson. And those are five things you probably didn’t know about me.

22 Jan 2024

Taylor Swift Cheers on Chiefs With Kelce Family, LE SSERAFIM’s Mini Album & More | Billboard News

Justin Timberlake surprised fans with a new track and a new album trailer at his Memphis concert. Bruno Mars took over Tokyo, performing a few shows at the Tokyo Dome. Taylor Swift celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs’ win against the Buffalo Bills, and Eminem cheered on the Detroit Lions as they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Reneé Rapp’s ‘SNL’ performances included a surprised cameo from Megan Thee Stallion and Rachel McAdams. Zayn gives fans an update after his foot was run over in Paris. (G)I-DLE dropped their new track “Wife” ahead of their upcoming new album, and LE SSERAFIM announced their third mini album. And more!

Tetris Kelly
A weekend of football, ‘SNL’ and Zayn’s foot getting run over. We have a new Hot 100 No. 1, some brand new K-pop bops are arriving. Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake are back on stage and we learn more about Laufey. Happy Monday, it’s Tetris and this is the January 22nd episode of Billboard News. Today is full of a lot of news and a brand-new chart. So let’s jump into it with our first story. JT teases his next era in his hometown, while Bruno Mars proves he’s big in Japan, the biggest guys in pop are tearing up the stage all over the world. Justin Timberlake headed back to Memphis for one night only, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.

Tetris Kelly
His new single “Selfish” drops on Thursday and JT put on his show at the Orpheum. Across the globe, Bruno Mars wrapped up a 10-day stint at the Tokyo Dome and shared some highlights from his totally kawaii trip. I wish I was at those shows. I have so much FOMO. I even had football FOMO this weekend. Let me tell you about it in the three things you didn’t know.

Watch the full video above!

22 Jan 2024

Here Are Five Things You Didn’t Know About Laufey | Billboard

Laufey reveals five things you didn’t know about her!

Laufey
Hi, I’m Laufey, and here are five things you don’t know about me.

Laufey
No. 1, I don’t like pickles. I don’t know why I don’t like pickles. No. 2, I grew up figure skating and doing ballet. So I’m quite flexible. No. 3, my ultimate dream is to write the James Bond song. No. 4, I studied Danish for seven years, and speak a bit of Danish, but I can read, I can read Danish. No. 5 I really want to learn trumpet. I love trumpet. I love Chet Baker, and I feel like my life won’t be completely complete until I learn trumpet. And those are five things you don’t know about me.

22 Jan 2024

Hot 100 Chart Reveal: Jan. 27 | Billboard News

Teddy Swims manages to stay steady at No. 8, 21 Savage makes the top 10, and we have a brand new No. 1 song. Watch the video to find out which track earned the crown.

Tetris Kelly:
This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Jan. 27. Debuting on the chart at No. 10 is 21 Savage, Travis Scott and Metro Boomin. SZA falls three spots to No. 9.

Teddy Swims holds on to a second week at No. 8.

Doja Cat slips to No. 7 as Zach and Kacey dropped to six. 21 Savage gets a second top 10 debut with “Redrum.” Tate McRae is at No. 4, while “Cruel Summer” hangs in the top three. Jack Harlow drops from No. 1, which makes space for the debut of Ariana Grande’s eighth No. 1, “Yes, And?”