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25 Aug 2023

Sabrina Carpenter Talks About Opening for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, Being a K-Pop Stan & More | Billboard News

Sabrina Carpenter talks about opening up for Taylor Swift on the Latin American leg of the superstar’s Eras tour, how she thinks of her viral “Nonsense” outros, being a K-pop stan, her new fragrance Sweet Tooth Caramel Dream and more!

Sabrina Carpenter:
I’ve been growing up with her advice in her song, because it’s very much like a how-to book on how to survive as a young woman. Hey, what’s up? It’s Sabrina Carpenter and this is Billboard News.

Rania Aniftos:
Hi, everybody. It’s Rania Aniftos with Billboard News, and I’m here with one of my favorite artists, Sabrina Carpenter.

Sabrina Carpenter:
Hello.

Rania Aniftos:
Hey.

Sabrina Carpenter:
Hi.

Rania Aniftos:
This looks a little different than the usual Billboard set because we are here behind the scenes of your new fragrance Caramel Dream.

Sabrina Carpenter:
Yeah, we on set for sure.

Rania Aniftos:
We drenched ourselves in it earlier.

Sabrina Carpenter:
We smell crazy good right now.

Rania Aniftos:
So good, haha! Yeah, I mean, it’s your second fragrance.

Sabrina Carpenter:
Yeah.

Rania Aniftos:
How exciting.

Sabrina Carpenter:
Yeah, I feel I mean, I feel so lucky to make one fragrance, let alone two. It’s also really nice because you know, when you get, like, a pet, and, like, the pet is, like, kind of lonely and you’re, like, “Ah, I need to get another cat now because the cat is alone.” That’s how I feel about the fragrance because, like, the first one now has, like, a sister. It has a companion. But they’re both very different and unique in their own special ways. So it’s hard to choose a favorite — much like your children, like your pets. And yeah, I’m so passionate about the fragrance because it smells … it smells incredible. I mean, it’s all the things that I love and and it’s very aligned with, like, where I’m at in life right now.

Watch the full interview above to see what she has to say about opening for Taylor Swift, being a K-pop fan and more!

25 Aug 2023

Liam Payne Postpones Tour, New Music From Selena Gomez, Miley, Burna Boy & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday and we’ve got a ton of new music! Selena Gomez returns with “Single Soon,” Miley Cyrus thinks back to when we “Used to Be Young,” Burna Boy drops his seventh studio album ‘I Told Them’ & more! Liam Payne has been hospitalized and is postponing his tour, the former One Direction member announced on his social media accounts. We have margaritas with the queen of margaritas herself, That Chick Angel. And more!

Tetris Kelly
Liam Payne of One Direction has a health scare. I down margaritas with viral sensation That Chick Angel. Sabrina Carpenter talks opening for Taylor Swift. We take you inside a Drake concert and the BLACKPINK pop-up. Plus our Friday music guide is stacked with new tracks.

Tetris Kelly
Who’s ready for music and margaritas? It’s Friday, August 25th. And I’m so excited for today’s show. You’ll see why. But first let’s jump into new music from our Friday Music Guide.

Tetris Kelly
Selena Gomez’s new single “Single Soon” isn’t coming soon. It’s here now.

Tetris Kelly
More new music coming throughout the show, but for now it’s time for our top story.

Liam Payne
Hey guys, this really is the last news I wanted to be telling you. Basically I’ve been a little bit unwell recently and I ended up in the hospital with a bad kidney infection.

Tetris Kelly
Shocking news as we find out Liam Payne of One Direction has a major health scare and postpones his tour. We have all the information and updates on his condition.

Tetris Kelly
“Sunshine” singer Liam Payne has been hospitalized for a serious kidney infection, a condition he said “I wouldn’t wish on anyone.” He has been advised to postpone his tour.

Liam Payne
We started rehearsals and I’ve just been advised that now’s really not the right time to be on the road trying to recover from this. Please look out for ways to refund your tickets. I’m looking forward to seeing you guys soon.

Tetris Kelly
His tour was scheduled to begin September 1 in Peru. Wishing him a speedy recovery

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24 Aug 2023

Tim McGraw on His New Album ‘Standing Room Only,’ Upcoming Tour & More | Billboard News

Country superstar Tim McGraw tells us all about his brand-new album ‘Standing Room Only,’ his upcoming tour, the current rise of country music, and more!

Tim McGraw
As far as throwing stuff, I don’t think I could tolerate that. Hopefully I’m quick enough to dodge. Yeah. Anything now, but you know soft goods I’m used to having thrown, but nothing solid.

Tim McGraw
Hi, I’m Tim McGraw and this is Billboard News.

Tetris Kelly
It’s Tetris with Billboard News and I’m chilling with country music legend Tim McGraw. Thanks for coming!

Tim McGraw
Thank you, man. Thanks for having me

Tetris Kelly
We got to talk about the 17th studio album you put together. How do you even keep yourself motivated to make music at this point? I haven’t done anything 17 times!

Tim McGraw
Anything 17 times? Nothing?

Tetris Kelly
Nothing.

Tim McGraw
Actually, it seems like there’s been more because I’ve been doing it for 30 years, I guess a little over 30 years. It seems like there’s more albums out there. If you count all the greatest hits.

Tim McGraw
What usually happens is when I get ready to do a project, I sort of had these ideas of the kinds of music and kind of messages I want to sing about, kind of sonically what I want the record to sound like. So I’ll start writing songs with the themes that I want. And I’ll finish a song and I think ‘This is pretty good. This is kind of what I wanted to say.’ So I might cut this one. And then sure enough, like Tom Douglas, or Lori McKenna, or the Warren Brothers will send me a song. And it’s saying what I was trying to say, but way better, so then my song goes into the bin. And so I made one song on the album that I wrote, which song was that “Nashville, CA/L.A. Tennessee.”

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24 Aug 2023

Blueface Reportedly Stabbed in LA, Cardi B Threatens to Sue X User, Selena Reacts to AI & More | Billboard News

Cardi B threatens to sue an X user over Offset AI video and Selena Gomez reacts to an AI version of herself singing The Weeknd’s “Starboy.” Tim McGraw stopped by Billboard News to talk about his new album ‘Standing Room Only,’ country music dominating the charts and more. Blueface was reportedly stabbed during a boxing gym altercation in LA. Dua Lipa is on the cover of ‘Vogue France’ and opens up about her thoughts on motherhood and how she feels about listening to her own music. And more!

Tetris Kelly:
Cardi B and Selena Gomez are cracking down on AI. Did Blueface get stabbed? Dua Lipa is getting candid with ‘Vogue.’ We have country music legend Tim McGraw in studio and the songs of the summer for 2021.

The amount of news we have today is stressing me out! Plus, I’m so excited about Tim McGraw. So let’s just get right into this AI mess. Cardi B and Selena Gomez speak out on AI, and it may end up in court.

Cardi B:
You’re gonna be getting sued and we’re gonna make an example out of you.

Tetris Kelly:
Cardi B is threatening to sue one X user after they allegedly posted fake photos and AI-generated voice messages showing evidence Offset cheated on Cardi.

Cardi B:
That was a terrible AI voice by the way so yeah.

Tetris Kelly:
Cardi went on to dox the X user and their father, so it’s turning into a whole mess. Selena Gomez is also putting her two cents in on AI. After someone posted an AI-generated Selena cover of The Weeknd’s ‘Starboy,’ she hopped in the comments section to post “Scary.” They joined the long list of musicians against AI, like Ed Sheeran, Drake and Billboard cover star Lil Wayne.

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24 Aug 2023

Billboard’s Top 5 Songs of the Summer 2021 | Billboard News

Billboard looks back and counts down the top five songs that ruled the summer of 2021.

Rania Aniftos:
We’re getting to the last few years before our big reveal. 2021, full-on pandemic, big songs as we tried our best to stay safe that summer. Let’s jump right into No. 5, The Weeknd’s massive hit alongside Ariana Grande. “Save Your Tears” is first on our list.

Our next song features two female R&B superstars teaming up for a massive summer hit. Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA comes in at No. 4.

Dua Lipa had us all feeling like we were defying gravity with her No. 3 hit on the Hot 100 songs of the summer. “Levitating” comes in next.

Our No. 2 hit is a revenge song set against an upbeat pop sound. Olivia Rodrigo flawlessly makes us feel powerful with “Good 4 U.”

K-pop wins big in 2021 with the No. 1 song of the summer, and the genre’s reigning superstars — the boys of BTS — helped us feel good all summer long with their hit “Butter.”

We are so close to our winning summer song. Next week, we’ll look at 2022 before we reveal the biggest song of the summer.

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23 Aug 2023

Oliver Anthony Music’s Rapid Rise, Drake’s Son Adonis Draws New Album Cover & More | Billboard News

Oliver Anthony Music topped the Hot 100 this week and we’re taking a look at his rapid rise and his controversial start. Drake’s son Adonis created the cover art for his new album ‘For All The Dogs.’ Flo Rida held a little fan while performing his hit song ‘Low.’ Echosmith siblings Sydney and Noah Sierota play Never Have I Ever. And more!

Tetris Kelly:
Oliver Anthony Music has listeners divided. Drake gets some help from his son on his new album. A baby at a Flo Rida concert is the talk of the internet. We learned five things about Erika Jayne and play Never Have I Ever with Echosmith.

Hey y’all, I’m Tetris Kelly for Billboard News. It’s Wednesday, August 23rd. And let’s talk about our current leader on the Hot 100.

Oliver Anthony seemingly came out of nowhere to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, but is he already becoming the rich man he sings about? And did he lose support from his right-wing fans already? We have his new music and everything that’s been going on with the soulful singer.

As “Rich Men North of Richmond” had its historic ride to the top of our charts, a lot of conversation happened online questioning if the song has a divisive meaning or is it just an anthem for the right. Well, Oliver has spoken on the topic.

Oliver Anthony Music:
“I mean, we are the melting pot of the world. And that’s what makes us strong, it’s our diversity and we need to learn to harness that and appreciate it and not use it as a political tool.”

Tetris Kelly:
Some conservatives have already turned on him, calling him a “scam” and accusing him of faking his accent. While others pointed out he never said he was conservative. I’m just confused about what’s even controversial about diversity.

And is he becoming a rich man? In his Hot 100-topping week, Billboard estimates he earned over $350,000 in royalties. On the heels of his history-making No. 1 viral hit, Oliver has dropped a video for his new single “I Want to Go Home.”

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23 Aug 2023

Echosmith Plays Never Have I Ever | Billboard

Echosmith siblings Sydney and Noah Sierota play Never Have I Ever with Billboard.

Sydney Sierota:
Hey, we’re Echosmith, and we are going to play Never Have I Ever.

Producer:
Never have I ever made a fake social media account…

Noah Sierota:
Definitely have.

Sydney Sierota:
I have.

Noah Sierota:
You have too?

Sydney Sierota:
Yeah. What do they call it? Like a Finsta? Where you make, like, a private Instagram for your friends and stuff. I don’t know if you’re invited to it, though.

Producer:
Never have I ever lied to get out of a speeding ticket…

Sydney Sierota:
Well, I have sort of a funny joke or story. It’s not a joke. I just got my license and I just wasn’t the best driver, so I think the officer thought that I was, like, drinking and driving because I was just swerving because I just wasn’t a great driver. I legit had never even tried alcohol at this point for real, anyway. And he was like, “Ma’am, have you been drinking?” And I was like, “No, I’m only 17.” He’s like, “That’s not what I asked you.” I did get a ticket. I thought they would send it to you in the mail. Apparently, you needed to, like, you know initiate it to pay it yourself, and it became a very expensive ticket because I didn’t pay it for too long.

Producer:
Never have I ever fallen on stage…

Sydney Sierota:
Oh, I have.

Noah Sierota:
Oh yeah. I fell on Warped Tour.

Sydney Sierota:
Never I have!

Noah Sierota:
I rolled on the stage.

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23 Aug 2023

Here Are 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Erika Jayne | Billboard

Singer and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne reveals five things you didn’t know about her to Billboard.

Erika Jayne:
I’m Erika Jayne, and these are five things that you probably don’t know about me.

I am afraid of the dark and I always have been since I was a child, so I sleep with a night-light unless I’m sleeping with a man.

If you open a bottle of water, you have to complete it. And in my house, I give everybody bottled water, but I take note as to who doesn’t finish them and leaves them behind. I keep score like that. I’m just saying.

I’m addicted to Target. I have to go there either first thing in the morning when it opens up, or at the very end of the night when it’s closing. I like to buy cleaning products, and I’m talking bleach, Downy, Tide. I like to wash clothes, specifically white towels, and I can get anything just, like, sparkling white.

I cannot wash with anything other than a white-colored loofah. I can’t have any color. I got one that was white and purple, the peach ones, the green ones weren’t working. I can’t do it. I don’t know what it is. I got something going on with the cleaning thing.

My friends have pointed out that it’s very strange that I sleep with socks on. I don’t think it’s strange at all, and I sleep with socks year round, and I don’t care what anybody says.

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22 Aug 2023

Erika Jayne Talks Vegas Residency, Teases New ‘RHOBH’ Season, Friendship With Lisa Rinna | Billboard News

Singer and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne opens up about her upcoming Las Vegas residency, working on new music, what fans can expect from the new season of RHOBH, her friendship with Lisa Rinna and more!

Erika Jayne:
I don’t know if these b—hes have bought tickets yet or not, you know? And I’m not giving them for free!

Hey, guys! I’m Erika Jayne, and this is Billboard News.

Catrise J:
Hey, everyone! It’s Catrise J here with Billboard News. I’m sitting with Erika Jayne, Miss Pretty Mess. Welcome!

Erika Jayne:
Thank you. Hi!

Catrise J:
We’re here to talk about Bet It All on Blonde.

Erika Jayne:
Yes.

Catrise J:
Coming to Vegas, Aug. 25. So what was your reaction when you found out that you are getting this residency in Vegas?

Erika Jayne:
OK, well, honestly, to be really truthful, I was kind of like, “Really?” I mean, it almost felt like this can’t possibly be happening. I have gone through such a rough patch and all I was getting was bad news. So that when actually good news came through the door, I seriously for a hot second was like, “Is this real?”

Catrise J:
So what can you tell us about the show?

Erika Jayne:
So the show is based around my six-word mantra, which is how I created Erika Jayne, which was “fantasy, love, escape,” and then I added “glitz, glamour and fun” some years later. So that’s really what the Vegas show is about. We’ll have my old stuff, new stuff and we’ll do a clever cover or two just for nostalgia purposes, and it’s gonna be great. I’m super excited to get back out and perform. I had not performed for three years.

Watch the full interview above to watch Erika Jayne talk Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, her friendship with Lisa Rinna and more!

22 Aug 2023

Ariana & Demi Split From Scooter Braun, Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Baby No. 2 & More | Billboard News

Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato have split from manager Scooter Braun. Rihanna & A$AP Rocky have reportedly welcomed their second child together. Justin Timberlake is showing off his acting chops in the trailer for Netflix’s ‘Reptile,’ as *NSYNC is rumored to reunite in ‘Trolls Band Back Together.’ And more!

Tetris Kelly:
Scooter Braun loses some of his top clients, Rihanna welcomes baby number two, Justin Timberlake flexes his acting skills, Erika Jayne talks her new Vegas residency, and we learned five things about Killer Mike.

It’s Tuesday, August 22nd, and welcome to Billboard News. Today is full of updates so let’s jump right into our first story.

We learned Scooter Braun has lost both Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande as clients on the same day. Demi Lovato has been managed by Scooter Braun since 2019 and Ariana, who’s been with Braun since 2013, have decided to cut ties with Scooter. It’s unclear what led to the pop stars’ departures, but reps for Demi, Ariana and Scooter all declined to comment. They aren’t the first to drop Scooter as a manager. J Balvin, who was also signed with Braun in 2019, left SB Projects back in May. This all comes just days after rumors circulated online that Justin Bieber, Scooter’s most famous client, was also seeking new management. Last Friday, reps for both Justin and Scooter said the rumors were not true. With Demi and Ariana’s departure, Scooter is still left with a stacked list of clients including acts like Tori Kelly and Dan + Shay.

And if you thought that was interesting, you won’t believe what we have next! Congratulations are in order for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, as the couple just welcomed their second child together.

Watch the full video above!