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21 Nov 2023

Pop Culture Rewind: Tina Turner’s Hits, Career & Chart Achievements | Billboard News

Billboard looks back on Tina Tuner’s hits, career and chart achievements.

Evan Burke:
She’s “Simply the Best.” Today we celebrate the birthday of Tina Turner, one of music history’s most electrifying performers. From her charting hits to her amazing accolades, we run through it all in today’s Pop Culture Rewind.

Tina Turner was born on November 26, 1939. Ms. Turner kicked off her half-century career in the late 1950s, but it wasn’t until 1971 that she gained her first top 10 with Ike Turner and their version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song “Proud Mary.”

Over the course of her career, she landed 18 songs on the Hot 100 with 1984’s “What’s Love Got To Do With It” becoming one of her most iconic hits. The song also won record of the year and best female pop vocal performance at the Grammys in 1985. She has a career total of eight Grammys. Tina has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a part of Ike & Tina Turner in 1991, and again in 2021, as a solo artist.

The prolific artist passed away on May 24, 2023. There is currently a Broadway show Tina that celebrates her life touring the United States.

We will have another huge moment for you next week in our Pop Culture Rewind.

20 Nov 2023

Snoop Dogg Isn’t Really Giving Up ‘Smoke’ After All: Here’s Why | Billboard News

Rap legend Snoop Dogg recently announced he had given up “smoke,” leaving fans and the general public in shock. However, on Monday, November 20th, he cleared the air and revealed that the “smoke” part of his statement was the key in unveiling his latest “smoke-free” endorsement deal.

Snoop Dogg:
I have an announcement. I’m giving up “smoke.”

Rania Aniftos:
Last week Snoop Dogg posted to his socials that he was giving up “smoke.” This is what the rapper really meant by that. Snoop Dogg pulled a fast one on all of us when he declared he was giving up “smoke,” posting, “After much consideration and discussion with my family, I’ve decided to give up ‘smoke.’ A lot of fans were confused by the announcement that seemed to come out of nowhere but now we know what the Doggfather is up to.

Snoop Dogg:
Solo Stove fixed fire. They took out the smoke.

Rania Aniftos:
He cleared the air, revealing he’s giving up smoke in his outdoor stove as part of his latest endorsement deal with Solo Stove fire pit company. The limited edition collab with Snoop features a $350 Snoop Stove featuring the rapper’s logo signature and a pair of dog paws emblazoned on the side as well as a bucket hat and sticker pack.

20 Nov 2023

HYBE x Geffen’s ‘The Debut: Dream Academy’ Reveals New Girl Group KATSEYE | Billboard News

KATSEYE is set to release its debut album in 2024.

Rania Aniftos:
After weeks of auditions, HYBE and Geffen Records have unveiled the final six members of their new global girl group. Plus, Tetris caught up with them after the big moment.

Tetris Kelly:
Give it up for your new global girl group KATSEYE.

Rania Aniftos:
We all watched The Debut: Dream Academy over the past couple of months as finalists from all over the world competed to be part of HYBE and Geffen’s new girl group. All six members of the new group called KATSEYE were unveiled during the live finale hosted by our own Tetris Kelly, and included girls from South Korea, Switzerland, the United States and more. Tetris caught up with KATSEYE after the exciting finale, and here’s their reaction.

KATSEYE:
I am feeling absolutely, like, filled with gratitude. I cannot wait, like, I’m so optimistic to debut with all of these amazing girls. I don’t know, I’m just filled with gratitude right now and I’m just super super excited.

Rania Aniftos:
And what do they think of their new name?

KATSEYE:
Honestly, this name is fierce, like, I freaking love it and I think it fits us perfectly, our vibes and what we want to tell the world with our music, and I can’t wait to make music with these girls. But yeah, the name I love it.

Rania Aniftos:
KATSEYE will now get to work on their forthcoming album, which is scheduled to be released in 2024. Plus, the process of creating the girl group will be featured in an upcoming Netflix documentary series also set to premiere in the summer of 2024. Congrats to all the winners, and make sure you stay tuned for our full interview with KATSEYE coming soon.

Watch the full video above!

20 Nov 2023

Peso Pluma Introduces the Band Behind His Performance at 2023 Billboard Music Awards | Billboard Music Awards 2023

Peso Pluma introduces his band while backstage at his Billboard Music Awards performance at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy.

Peso Pluma:
Here is the boss, music director, and the double bass and second voice, most bad ass producer. This is Iván Leal also known as “Parka.”

On this side, we have the magic requinto, my friend Carlitos.

On harmony, it’s my buddy Lalito.

On the bass, very Dolce & G, it’s my friend, Chino.

The magic trombone of the Double P, this is Fidel.

On charcheta number one, we have my friend Harold.

On charcheta number two, we have my buddy Cheke.

Watch the full video above!

20 Nov 2023

Dolly Parton & Måneskin Team Up for ‘Jolene’ Collab on ‘Rockstar’ Deluxe Edition | Billboard News

Dolly Parton dropped an expanded exclusive to her album Rockstar days after its initial release.

Rania Aniftos:
Italian rockers Måneskin teamed up with Dolly Parton for a cover of her classic “Jolene.”

After dropping her first rock album, Rockstar, Dolly Parton called upon Måneskin for an expanded exclusive download version with two bonus tracks. Dolly took to IG to announce the additions, writing, “Surprise! Did you all think I was done? I’m giving you not one but TWO more ‘Rockstar’ bonus tracks.”

The two tracks are her own “Jolene” featuring Måneskin, and a cover of Eddie Money’s “Two Tickets to Paradise.” Both tracks are available exclusively on Dolly’s website.

Watch the full video above!

19 Nov 2023

2023 BBMAs Recap: Best Performances, Biggest Winners & More | Billboard News

Here are the biggest winners, the best performances and all the highlights from the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy.

Tetris Kelly:
From Karol G’s theatrical performance in water, to Peso Pluma bringing us into the ring with a very special guest, the reimagined Billboard Music Awards took over the world Sunday night with performances and acceptance speeches from all corners of the globe. Morgan Wallen rocked out the Braves Stadium in Atlanta with his latest “98 Braves.” It was the big winner of the night, taking home 11 awards, including top Hot 100 artist. And in a monumental move, Taylor Swift received 10 awards, while Drake took home five, making them tie with 39 each, making them both the most awarded artists in BBMA history.

Other memorable moments include Mariah Carey showing us why she is the queen of the season with “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Both Stray Kids and NewJeans showed us why K-pop is so massive.

On the awards side, Karol G took home two awards for top Latin female artist and top Latin touring artist, and Peso Pluma won for top Latin song. It was a big night for our new K-pop categories as well, with Latto and Jung Kook grabbing top global K-pop song for their team up on “Seven.” Stray Kids walked away with top K-pop album, and NewJeans nabbed the award for top global K-pop artists.

For a full list of the night’s winners and to catch all the performances head to Billboard.com

19 Nov 2023

T.I. Talks Jay-Z Sample on ‘Bring Em Out,’ Working With Rihanna & More | 2023 Billboard Music Awards

T.I. opens up about creating some of his greatest hits, leaving his DNA on tracks, working with Rihanna and Justin Timberlake and more for Hip-Hop Through the Charts at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy.

T.I.:
This journey has taught me so much about how to respect your art and remain true to the essence of who you are, you know what I mean?

Dawton Thomas:
My man, Tip, back in the building!

T.I.:
What’s happening, king?

Dawton Thomas:
Good to see you, family.

T.I.:
Always a pleasure!

Dawton Thomas:
So before we start into the tracks and everything and the accolades, how does it feel to have over 20 years of dope hip-hop success?

T.I.:
Man, it feels like a lot of work. You know, what I’m saying? A lot of hard work that paid off. You know what I mean? I’m the proudest of the music that we made then, you know? It inspired so much to happen that has evolved to still be relevant now.

Dawton Thomas:
That’s real, man. Three No. 1 albums, nine top 10s, four Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits. We’re gonna get into some of these joints now.

T.I.:
OK!

Dawton Thomas:
“Bring Em Out” peaked at No. 9.

T.I.:
Wow. I met Swizz in the room and remember it was me, him, Craig Kallman, and at first I heard it had Jay [Jay-Z] on there, and when I first heard it the first thing I said, “Hey, do Jay-Z know you’re playing this for me, man? Did he say … did he approve this, bro? I don’t just want to put his voice on my record and not have him OK it.”

Watch the full video above!

19 Nov 2023

David Guetta Shares the Story Behind Making ‘I’m Good (Blue)’ With Bebe Rexha | Billboard Music Awards 2023

David Guetta shares the story behind making his hit song “I’m Good (Blue)” with Bebe Rexha at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy.

David Guetta
The story of “I’m Good” is actually crazy because we’re just jamming in the studio four years ago and we didn’t want to put it out really. I just played it as a tool in a DJ set and someone sampled it. It all started with TikTok because someone used it as a TikTok sound and now here we are a full year No. 1 Billboard. This is really incredible.

19 Nov 2023

Ludacris Breaks Down His Biggest Hits Through the Years | 2023 Billboard Music Awards 

Ludacris breaks down his biggest hits in Hip-Hop Through the Charts at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Mariott Bonvoy.

Ludacris:
Hip-hop is everything to me. It’s how we talk, it’s how we dress, it’s how we walk. Like, everything that I do is to give back to the culture that gave me.

Datwon Thomas:
My man Luda, thank you for rocking with us on Billboard Music Awards.

Ludacris:
Always a pleasure, man. It’s always great. Let’s talk the hits, man.

Datwon Thomas:
Got a lot of them.

Ludacris:
Man, appreciate you, bro.

Datwon Thomas:
We are going to run the stats real quick.

Ludacris:
OK.

Datwon Thomas:
You have five Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s, four No. 1 albums, 56 charted singles.

Ludacris:
That’s dope.

Datwon Thomas:
That’s crazy, bro.

Ludacris:
It is crazy.

Datwon Thomas:
That’s crazy.

Ludacris:
I never knew that’s love. Wow.

Datwon Thomas:
I’m gonna start with “Money Maker” featuring Pharrell. You were on there for 25 weeks.

Ludacris:
I remember winning a Grammy for that single, man, and it was like a long time coming. It definitely put the stock up for them shows a little more. You could say that.

Datwon Thomas:
“Stand Up.” 2003. Twenty-eight weeks on.

Ludacris:
Yeah, man. My best memory of that is Irv Gotti. We were all at Def Jam. I just remember Irv coming up to us like, “That’s how you put out a first single right there.” For soon as he heard it, I was just like, yeah, man, we knew we had one man. It was like, tempo, you know, subject matter, just it was it was everything all balled in one.

Datwon Thomas:
And the video?

Ludacris:
Yeah, video with the big shoes. Yes. You know what I mean? So we made something that lasted.

Watch the interview above!

19 Nov 2023

Mariah Carey’s Production Manager & Creative Director Go Behind the Scenes of Her Performance | Billboard Music Awards 2023

Mariah Carey’s production designer and producer Rohit Kapoor and director, creative director and choreographer Debbie Allen share a behind-the-scenes look at the star’s performance of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy.

Rohit Kapoor:
I’m Rohit Kapoor, and I’m production designer and producer on the show. You know, it all comes from the music. There’s nostalgia to it. There’s tradition to it. And for this performance, she really just wanted to kind of take us out of what we’re used to seeing for the song. But it still feels really Christmas and really magical. Everything really starts with Mariah, and she’s just this amazing collaborator. She really wanted it to be something different that we hadn’t seen, and exploring Christmas in the song in a different way. This process started, I think it was like, two in the morning, and I just texted her an image saying, “What do you think of this?” And it just led to us having a three-hour-long creative call, going back and forth on what she loved, and so we took that and we look to recreate that feeling and that look on stage. Debbie just added her magic to it, and she’s incredible, you know. She made this happen in two days.

Debbie Allen:
I’m Debbie Allen. I’m the creative director, the director and the choreographer for Mariah Carey’s performance. The concept started way before two days ago. But I’ve been working with Mariah Carey since her Butterfly Tour many many years ago.

Watch the full video above!