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05 Sep 2023

Beyoncé’s Star-Studded LA Tour Stop, ‘Pink Friday 2’ Cover Art, Cardi & Megan’s New Song, More | Billboard News

It was a star-studded weekend at Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour stop at LA’s SoFi Stadium and it was extra special on Monday to celebrate the Queen B’s birthday. Nicki Minaj unveils the cover art for her highly anticipated ‘Pink Friday 2’ album, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion announce a new song, Zach Bryan tops the Billboard 200 and Hot 100. We run down the top songs of the summer and talk to Afrobeats artist Asake on his Billboard chart success, his crazy live shows, the global growth of the genre and more!

Tetris Kelly.
You know Blue Ivy broke it down. Kris Jenner was at another show as well as Lizzo, Katy Perry and so many more. Kaytranada opened the night and Kendrick Lamar joined her for “America Has a Problem.” Wait, did I not mention the horse? I could go on about last night forever. But for now, I’ll just leave you with a little more Yoncé. And let’s keep going with the powerful women we got news from, including Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s announcement is here and Nicki Minaj is giving us more info on ‘Pink Friday 2.’ Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are following up their Hot 100 chart-topper “WAP.” And this time it’s “Bongos.” They both shared the deliciously colorful cover art for the new track, due out Friday, and they aren’t the only raptresses keeping us fed.

Watch the full video above!

05 Sep 2023

Billboard Reveals The Top 5 Songs of The Summer 2023 | Billboard News

Billboard counts down the top five songs that ruled the summer of 2023.

Rania Aniftos:
It’s here… the official song of the summer. We’re going through the top five songs that you’ve been rocking to all summer long. Two country songs made the list along with some songs of the summer faves.

Let’s jump right in with No. 5. Lil Durk kicks off the story with “All My Life” featuring J. Cole.

Our next song is from a songs of summer favorite empowering us to love ourselves and our single status this summer. Miley Cyrus comes in at No. 4 with her hit “Flowers.”

Another songs of summer veteran comes through with an Afrobeats hit alongside Nigerian star Rema. Selena Gomez lends her vocals to a remix of Rema’s hit “Calm Down,” coming in at No. 3.

And from here on out country music takes over. For the first time in history, two country songs dominate the top spots of the songs of the summer. Let’s start with the No. 2 song, Luke Combs’ remake of the Tracy Chapman hit “Fast Car.”

It’s time for the big reveal. What song was in our heads all summer long? The one we just couldn’t get enough of, another country hit. It dominated the Hot 100 and dominated the hottest song of the summer, Morgan Wallen wins summer with his massive hit “Last Night.”

01 Sep 2023

Nelly Furtado Talks Returning to Music, Reminisces On Her Album ‘Loose’ & More | Billboard News

Nelly Furtado talks to Billboard’s Executive Music Director, Jason Lipshutz about her anticipated return to music, reminisces on her career re-defining album ‘Loose,’ teases her new music, what it’s like to work with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland again and more!

Jason Lipshutz
Oh, oh sh*t, okay. This is the most fun I’ve ever had during a video.

Nelly Furtado
Hi, I’m Nelly Furtado This is Billboard News

Jason Lipshutz
Here with the one and only Nelly Furtado.

Jason Lipshutz
Nelly, I’m so happy you’re here. I’m such a huge fan.

Nelly Furtado
Oh, for real?

Jason Lipshutz
The hugest fan seriously. I want

Nelly Furtado
I had a feeling that you might be a fan but I wasn’t sure.

Jason Lipshutz
I listened to on my walk here. I listen to all of the ‘Spirit Indestructible’

Nelly Furtado
Yeah, right.

Jason Lipshutz
I swear to God.

Nelly Furtado
No way.

Jason Lipshutz
“Parking Lot” just blasting in my ears.

Nelly Furtado
Oh my god.

Jason Lipshutz
And meanwhile, like you’ve been kind of slowly, as you said, playing shows put out the single top dollar like, what is it been like kind of dipping your toe back into the music world a bit more.

Nelly Furtado
It’s been so fun. I’m just like, more grateful than ever. I’m, I’m super grateful. I feel like the place I’m at right now is kind of like the same place I was at when I was like, I would say 20. And I first signed a record deal. And like, I spent all my time obsessing over music, listening to music, and making music and collaborating with friends who make music and family actually. And so I’m there again, like I’m in it for the craft I’m in it for for the right reasons. And I just, it’s so pure for me right now. It’s just pure inspiration. Like, all day.

Watch the full interview above!

01 Sep 2023

Miley Cyrus Reflects On Past, New Music From Nicki Minaj, SEVENTEEN & NKOTB & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday and we have a ton of new music picks for you today! Doja Cat’s new track “Demons,” Nicki Minaj dropped the lead single off of ‘Pink Friday 2,’ SEVENTEEN and NKOTB have come together for an iconic boy band collab and more! During Miley Cyrus’ “Used to Be Young” TikTok series, she reflected on a throwback photo in which she’s walking alongside Emily Osment, Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato. And more!

Rania Aniftos
Miley opens up about her sexuality. We talked to Nelly Furtado about teaming back up with Timbaland and Timberlake, we take you front row at some of your favorite shows. New music from Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat, and we explain how women have taken over hip hop. Happy Friday, everyone, I’m Rania Aniftos for Billboard News. It’s September 1, and let’s get the show started with some new music here is your Friday music guide. Her album ‘Scarlett’ is out September 22 Doja Cat harnesses her dark side with her latest single ‘Demon’ and the video features Christina Ricci. We’ll have more new music throughout the show. But first, here’s your top story.

Tetris Kelly
Miley Cyrus talks figuring out her sexuality and it involves a fellow Disney star.

Tetris Kelly
Miley Cyrus talked about their sexuality during her retrospective “Used To Be Young” series.

Miley Cyrus
You guys didn’t know I was bisexual from this damn picture. I don’t know what’s wrong with you.

Watch the full news video above!

01 Sep 2023

Billboard Explains: The Women of Hip-Hop

Alyssa Caverly:
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and we’re celebrating the women who changed the genre. It used to be dominated by men, but not anymore. Women have broken down hip-hop barriers and paved the way for the superstars of today.

But who are the female trailblazers? Who’s taking over now? And how has this genre evolved? This is Billboard Explains: The Women of Hip-Hop.

DJ Kool Herc is officially credited for starting the hip- hop movement at a birthday party in the Bronx in 1973. But did you know that a woman played a huge role in those early years? Sylvia Robinson created Sugar Hill gang, whose 1980s track “Rappers Delight” was the first top 40 rap hit on the Hot 100.

As for the first female rapper, we need to give credit to MC Sha-Rock, hip-hop’s first female MC. She started off as a member of the hip-hop crew Funky 4+1. Her style of delivering raps on mixtapes influenced female rappers to come.

Then there was Roxanne Shanté and MC Lyte, who really made a name for themselves early on as well. But the biggest growth happened throughout the ’80s and ’90s. As more female rappers battled their way to the top, including Queen Latifah and Salt-N-Peppa. Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown embraced their sexuality on their terms, while Missy Elliott created some of the most innovative music videos of the decade, all while rocking a unique style.

To learn more about the women of hip-hop, watch the full Billboard Explains video above.

31 Aug 2023

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie, Victoria’s Secret World Tour, 50 Cent Concert Assault & More | Billboard News

Taylor Swift is releasing “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” concert film, and it’s coming to a movie theater soon. Victoria’s Secret reveals its promo for their Victoria’s Secret World Tour featuring models Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid and Honey Dijon as well as Victoria’s Secret Angels Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge and more. Doja Cat is set to headline the event. Ellie Goulding experiences a mishap at her concert, and 50 Cent throws a microphone into the crowd at his recent show. We look through the top songs of the summer of 2022. Mexican pop group RBD is featured on Billboard’s cover, as they talk about their highly anticipated reunion and more!

Rania Aniftos:
Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras Tour to the big screen. Ellie Goulding dodges pyrotechnics while a 50 Cent fan couldn’t dodge his mic. Victoria’s Secret brings back their fashion show with some star power. RBD graces the cover of Billboard, and we look back at last year’s songs of the summer.

I’m Rania Aniftos for Billboard News. It’s Thursday, August 31st and you’re getting a new opportunity to see one of this year’s biggest tours. If you missed your chance to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, you’re in luck. It’s hitting the big screen. The concert film will hit AMC Theaters starting on October 13th, with adult tickets going for $19.89 — her next album — and child tickets going for, you guessed it, $13.13. Taylor tweeted the trailer for the film saying in part “Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged.”

You can catch the film in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and will even be screening on IMAX and Dolby Cinema at AMC, but you won’t be able to use your AMC A-list so make sure you get your tickets ASAP.

Speaking of concerts, they can be a dangerous spot not only for the artists but for the fans too. Ellie Goulding and a 50 Cent fan get added to the long list of people getting assaulted at concerts. Ellie Goulding got quite the surprise in this viral video when performing her song “Miracle” during the Victorious Festival.

Watch the full video above!

31 Aug 2023

Billboard’s Top 5 Songs of the Summer 2022 | Billboard News

Billboard looks back and counts down the top five songs that ruled the summer of 2022.

Rania Aniftos:
We’ve made it to the last week before our big reveal. What were the big songs of the summer last year? Let’s dive right into our top five.

Coming in at No. 5: a song that had a huge resurgence thanks to Stranger Things. Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” kicks us off.

Our next song includes an epic collab with Future, Drake and Tems. They team up for the No. 4 song on the Hot 100 Songs of the Summer with “Wait for You.”

Jack Harlow samples Fergie’s “Glamorous” for our No. 3 song of the summer, a throwback that helped to get to the top. Jack Harlow’s “First Class” comes in next.

Our No. 2 song is one we could not get out of our heads. Lizzo had us jamming last summer to “About Damn Time.”

And we were all in our feelings last summer when Harry Styles put out the top song: his whimsical ballot “As It Was” — a perfect mix of nostalgia and hope became the No. 1 song of the summer.

Next week, the big reveal the top song of 2023. What do you think will make the top of the list?

31 Aug 2023

RBD Talks Reuniting, How They’ve Grown, What They’ve Learned & More | Billboard Cover

Mexican pop group RBD talks with Billboard Latin Chief Content Officer Leila Cobo about why they’ve decided now is the right time for them to reunite, reflect on their past and how they’ve grown, and what they’ve learned since they’ve been away.

Maite Perroni:
What’s different is that before, we met as the result of an audition, and this time it’s by choice.

Leila Cobo:
Welcome, RBD!

Actually, are you nervous, a little bit?

Dulce María:
Yes.

Christian:
We have gone through all the emotions. We have, since we started rehearsals, I think when we started rehearsals we went through the part where we said: “Oh no … I don’t think we can dance and sing at the same time.” We stopped doing it so long ago that it was complicated at the beginning, and the truth is that we each have completely different personalities. So this time we are doing it on our terms, based on things we like, which has also been more complicated because obviously for all of us to agree with each other has been complicated but I think it’s good because it is a beautiful way to return to this project that gave us all so much but from the maturity and well … “maturity” in what we try to be mature, but with much more life experience and more awareness of what we want to show the public and how we want to do it.

Leila Cobo:
Now, many people who are going to see you now saw you in RBD Part One. What is different this time, specifically, if you can give me an example?

Christopher:
On stage, the creative part is obviously an upgrade in all areas, as you said in the visuals, in all the creative parts that we all added to this new tour, the songs as well, we were part of the compositions.

Watch the full video above!

30 Aug 2023

Beyoncé Becomes Mayor, TXT & Doja Cat’s New Albums, Travis Scott’s Tour & More | Billboard News

Travis Scott announces his Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour. Doja Cat’s upcoming album ‘Scarlet’ will arrive on September 22nd. TXT announced their upcoming new album ‘The Name Chapter: FREEFALL.’ We spoke with K-pop star Leo at KCON LA. And more!

Tetris Kelly:
Travis Scott is taking his No. 1 album on tour. New music is on the way from Doja Cat and TXT. Beyonce adds mayor to her long list of titles. I catch up with K-pop newcomer LEO, and we look back at J.Lo and Shakira’s epic Super Bowl halftime show.

We’re back with more Billboard News. I’m Tetris Kelly. It’s Wednesday, August 30th, and we’ve got another major tour to add to this year’s list.

Travis Scott is taking his ‘Utopia’ album on tour, but one location is noticeably missing from the announcement. Travis Scott performed his Billboard 200 chart-topping album for the first time in Rome at the Circus Maximus. The 60,000-person show caused quite the controversy, with 60 people reportedly getting injured and locals calling authorities reporting they thought they were experiencing an earthquake. Prior to that, Travis was supposed to perform the album in front of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt but ended up getting canceled. But North America will get the Utopia – Circus Maximus experience when the tour starts in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 11th, and makes 28 stops ending in Toronto on December 29th. He’ll play his largest headlining show here in LA at SoFi Stadium. But one location is missing from the schedule. It’s his hometown of Houston, Texas. The last time Travis Scott performed there was during the Astroworld Festival in 2021, where 10 people tragically died. A Houston grand jury declined to file criminal charges against Scott.

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30 Aug 2023

Pop Culture Rewind: Shakira & Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance | Billboard News

When Shakira and Jennifer Lopez joined forces for their Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show performance, it was one of the history books. Celebrate iconic moments of the past, present and future in this Pop Culture Rewind.

Evan Burke:
They danced again because their “Hips Don’t Lie.” Jennifer Lopez and Shakira joined forces for the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and it was one for the history books. We take you back to that moment in today’s Pop Culture Rewind. There was hit after hit after hit when these superstars took the field in Miami during Super Bowl LIV. The show was the first in history to include an exclusively Latin lineup, including surprise moments from Reggaeton kings Bad Bunny and J Balvin. In her Netflix documentary, J. Lo spoke about packing so much into one performance.

Unknown:
We are on the edge of being able to get this on the field.

Jennifer Lopez:
I can’t do it if you guys keep just pressing us.

Evan Burke:
Some of the biggest highlights included Shakira drawing inspiration from around the world, and J. Lo’s epic air shows, spinning high above the field. J. Lo’s daughter even joined her to make an emotional statement, and both Shakira and J. Lo closed the show together with “Let’s Get Loud.” We could have watched 15 more minutes of that, but hey, football.

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

Watch the full video above!