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The Game Reaches Out to Altadena’s Community After Devastating Wildfires | Billboard News

After the devastating Hurst fire impacted the community of Altadena, Calif., in January, The Game heads out to the community of Altadena where he interviews first responders, local high school coaches and more about their survival stories from the Hurst fire. 

Keep watching this Billboard News special to learn more about those impacted.

The Game:

This is some serious… It’s serious business, man, and after this experience, now, when I hear a fire truck coming down the street, I’m pulling over and I’m not annoyed because usually it’s like “agh I got to pull over.”

Firefighter 1:

Over there we have our kitchen.

The Game:

You know I like to eat. Is he a good cook?

Firefighter 2:

The best!

The Game:

So you guys went up?

Firefighter 1:

I mean, I was here the day that everything happened. 

The Game:

Wow. 

Firefighter 1:

It was myself and one of the partners. But unfortunately, he’s not here. 

The Game:

How was that? 

Firefighter 1: 

It was one event where we thought that something was gonna happen and it just led to something way out of our hands.

The Game: 

My like, my hat’s on, but it’s off to you guys, man.

DeAnthony Langston: 

These guys are personal friends of mine. They’re high school coaches here. This is actually Tony’s crib that he grew up in right now. His mom’s crib right there, but all of them have their unique stories about how they were devastated about that right there. But this was a predominantly African American neighborhood, and just to see this is terrible man, and you coming out says a lot about you, man. And so I’d like everybody to introduce themselves and tell them what school you coach at. 

Tim Tucker: 

Not only were these fires big for our basketball program, two of our players lost their homes, but I also have residential treatment centers for kids. So I have group homes for kids. And we lost our girl’s house.

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Nicky Jam Signs a New Record Label Deal, Talks New Album | Billboard News

Nicky Jam sits down with Billboard to share details about changing record labels, a new album on the way and more!

Are you excited for Nicky’s new music? Let us know in the comments!

Nicky Jam:
This new album is like a new Nicky Jam. 

Tetris Kelly:
Nicky Jam has changed his record label, and we have the exclusive interview and announcement. 

Leila Cobo:
Nicky, you are switching record labels after a long time with Sony. So where are you going, first of all? 

Nicky Jam:
I’m going to Virgin Records. I went with my gut. I thought it was the best move to do. I have too much respect for AFO, the president of Sony Records, Sony Latin Records. It’s just sometimes you feel like you have to move. You know, it’s nothing personal, you know, it’s a mix of business and something that I just felt in my gut that it was the best move to do. I’m very spontaneous, and it’s just the way I am. I could say just, you know, I’m a bohemian. You know, I take my luggage and I go wherever I have to go, and it’s just the way I am. 

Leila Cobo: 
What were they offering you that you liked, or what did they bring to the table? 

Nicky Jam:
A lot of things, man, family wise, their whole team and the creative part. This corporate way of coming out with music, to kill the buzz of the music, the momentum of the music, you have to wait four, five, six months to come out with a single. With these people at Virgin, I don’t have to wait. If I feel that a song’s gonna be a hit in a moment. They are not gonna mess with my creative part. And they’re gonna say, go ahead and come out. And that’s the way Bad Bunny works.

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Ye Weighs In on Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Beef | Billboard News

Ye speaks up about his take on the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef, and he’s telling the crowd to not count Drake out. Keep watching to see what he had to say!

Do you think Drake still has a shot at redemption? Let us know in the comments below!

Ye:

Or at least he took him down for a little bit. Maybe it’s like in superhero films where characters like Wolverine or something just goes away for a couple of films.

Tetris Kelly:

Ye speaks his thoughts on the Drake and Kendrick beef. Rapper Ye hosted a Grammys afterparty on Sunday, when he spoke about if he thinks Drake is down for the count.

Justin Laboy:

So Kendrick killed Drake — he’s dead,

Ye:

Yeah, for now. You can’t ever count out Steph Curry. So that man might hit 200 points in one, you know, song.

Tetris Kelly:

Ye, who has a long, complicated history with the Canadian rapper, compared Drake to a superhero who’s taking a short L, for a little bit.

Ye:

Or at least he took him down for a little bit. Maybe it’s like in superhero films where characters like Wolverine or something just goes away for a couple of films.

Tetris Kelly:

Ye also seemed to give his frenemy Drake and Kendrick their flowers by stating: “Drake something to the algorithm to our frequency. He advanced us. Future advanced us and now Kendrick advanced the frequency.”

We should be expecting to hear more from Ye this year, as the rapper announced the release date of his upcoming ‘Bully’ album at the afterparty. ‘Bully’ is now expected to arrive on North West’s 12th birthday on June 15. For updates on everything music, stay locked here at Billboard.

Mustard, Kehlani & More Predict Who Will Win the Super Bowl LIX | Billboard News

On the Grammys 2025 red carpet, Mustard, Kehlani, Zedd and more predict who will win the  Super Bowl LIX this upcoming Sunday, Feb. 9. 

Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:

Eagles or Chiefs? 

Mustard:

I’m gonna go Chiefs. Man, I’m gonna go Chiefs. I’m a 49ers fan, but I like Cheifs for this game. 

Rich the Kid:

Eagles. 

Tetris Kelly:

Okay, just making sure,

Zedd:

Okay, I was rooting for somebody who’s no longer in, so I don’t know. Okay, part of me does not want the same team to win this many times in a row, but the other team knocked out the team I was rooting for it. As you can tell, I’m not naming anyone, right? 

Tetris Kelly:

He’s being very specific. 

Rania Aniftos: 

We could deduce.

Zedd:

But I’m rooting for a really good game. 

Rania Aniftos:

Period. 

Tetris Kelly:

Safe answer, are you a politician Zedd? You got any skin in the game, you know, Chiefs? Eagles? 

Durand Bernarr:

So I just started going… No, I’ll go to football games like in person, but like, you know that’s where the energy is. 

Rania Aniftos

Yeah, I agree. 

Durand Bernarr:

You gotta let me know who’s, you know, team I’m rooting for, so I can coordinate with my outfit. 

Rania Aniftos:

I agree, I’m the same! 

Omarion:

I’m looking forward to Kendrick Lamar’s performance.

Dan Nigro:

You can’t ask me that. You look in the crowd, I might be at the game. 

Kehlani:

Oh, football.

Tetris Kelly:

That’s how I feel, too, don’t worry about it. 

Kehlani:

I’m like, touchdown go! I’m so sorry. Um Kendrick! 

Tetris Kelly: 

Okay, there we go.

The Weeknd “Open Hearts,” Uncle Murda & Tony Yayo “Live From Romania” & More | Daily Visuals 2.3.25

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Last week The Weeknd finally released his highly-anticipated sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow and while has fans have been indulging in what the Canadian crooner’s cooked up, he’s now dropped a new visual for one of his fan favorite cuts.

For his latest visuals to “Open Hearts,” The Weeknd finds himself being rushed to a hospital in an ambulance through a desert while he belts out his melodic vocals on a stretcher seemingly dying as he does so. He must’ve thought this would be his swan song or something. We ain’t mad at him.

On the Hip-Hop side, Uncle Murda and Tony Yayo seem to be enjoying themselves overseas and in their clip for “Live From Romania,” the Brooklyn to Queens duo floss all kinds of ice while eating at fancy restaurants and performing at sold out arenas out in Europe. More proof that Brooklyn be in the house everywhere in the world.

Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Larry June, 2 Chainz and The Alchemist, Pretty Pitcher, and more.

THE WEEKND – “OPEN HEARTS”

UNCLE MURDA & TONY YAYO – “LIVE FROM ROMANIA”

LARRY JUNE, 2 CHAINZ & THE ALCHEMIST – “I BEEN”

PRETTY PITCHER – “ARROGANT”

MASIO GUNZ – “PERSCRIPTION THERAPY”

VISIONPLUGGED – “M&M”

BILLY BANKROLL – “REDHOT BURRITO REHEATED”

D. WEATHERS & ENGLISH MCFLY – “BACK & FORTH”

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown For Feb. 8th, 2025 | Billboard News

Will Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile” still take No. 1 this week?

Tetris Kelly: 

There’s a brand new No. 1 on the charts. This is the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for the week dated February 8. Still at 10, Morgan Wallen, and down to nine is Gracie Abrams. “DtMF” slides to eight, as does Billie to seven. Teddy swims rises to six. AndShaboozey slips to five. “Luther” is up to No. 4. Bruno and Rose are holding on to three, while Bruno and Gaga are at two, and debuting at No. 1 is Travis Scott with “4×4.” If you want more Billboard, make sure you hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.

Grammys 2025 Recap: Major Wins, Hottest Performances & More | Billboard News

The 2025 Grammys were full of big wins and even hotter performances. With groundbreaking wins from Doechii to Beyoncé to Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, we’re breaking down the moments that you missed on music’s biggest night!

Were your Grammys predictions right this year? Let us know in the comments!

Taylor Swift:

And the Grammy goes to ‘Cowboy Carter.’

Tetris Kelly:

She did it. Beyoncé took best country album. It was a night of hot fashions, unbelievable performances and red carpet magic.

Kai Cenat:

Beyoncé, I’m gonna say, “Beyoncé go to the left, to the left.”

Tetris Kelly:

It’s Tetris at the 67th Grammy Awards. I mean, Shakira is right there behind me. We’re giving you a rundown of the biggest winners, performances and everything you missed at the show.After a kiss from Jay-Z and Blue Ivy, Beyoncé accepted her award for best country album for ‘Cowboy Carter.’

Beyoncé:

Wow, I really was not expecting this. 

Tetris Kelly:

And closed the show with the ultimate accomplishment for album of the year. 

Beyoncé:

I just feel very full and very honored. 

Tetris Kelly:

It was a night of female power. Charli XCX took her first Grammys ever. Doechii won best rap album. Chappell won the coveted best new artist award. 

Chappell Roan:

My hat’s gonna fall and it’s gonna be okay. 

Tetris Kelly:

And perform her hit “Pink Pony Club.” Sabrina Carpenter had everyone talking. 

Sabrina Carpenter:

I’m still out of breath from the performance. 

Tetris Kelly:

With her win for best pop vocal album and classic retro looks, which seemed to be the trend of the night with Marilyn silhouettes, nudes and classic vintage glam. We celebrated Shakira’s birthday on the red carpet. Happy birthday to you!

Keep watching for more!

Billboard’s Pre-Show to Music’s Biggest Night: Nominees, Predictions & More | Billboard News

The 2025 Grammys are Sunday (Feb. 2) and the Billboard staff has come together to discuss the biggest night in music and L.A.’s rebuilding efforts from the devastating wildfires. From the pop girl sensations of 2024, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX, to Beyoncé securing 11 nominations, we will be predicting who will win big in the pop, rap and country categories. The Game heads out into the community to help those in need, while Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt share updates about the wildfires and more.

Keep watching for Billboard staffers predictions, and how to help those affected by the L.A. wildfires. 

Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:

No after parties, canceled carpets. We have never done a pre-show quite like this, but we are LA strong and united for the biggest night in music with a pre-show fundraiser. Our hearts are with the people of Los Angeles as they face the aftermath of the fires. In fact, many members of our own staff and community have been personally affected, and so our focus at this time is to allocate resources for the city we all call home. That’s why Billboard is helping raise funds for local organizations, including CalFund, the Pasadena Community Foundation, and Baby2Baby, an organization that provides for children living in poverty. So please help, and head over to our YouTube channel, Instagram or Facebook page to donate. And while no amount of money could ever bring back what was lost, it’s been beautiful to see so many stepping up.

One thing that I will say is I’m so, so grateful for and happy for is to watch how that community has come together. It just feels so wonderful to see how many people have donated, and people come together and volunteered and given their time. It’s just, I think the unity of that community is something that really inspired the hell out of me, you know, to see the all of us coming together and pushing through that thing. 

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The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Completes Trilogy | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

The Weeknd has released the final installment in his trilogy, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow.’ With an album filled with features from Lana Del Rey, Anitta and more, he also announced his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour bringing Playboi Carti with him. Keep watching for everything you need to know about The Weeknd!

What’s your favorite song from ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:

The trilogy is complete. The Weeknd’s new album has arrived and not only is it full of some major collabs, he’s heading on tour. This is music you should know: ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow.’ Concluding the trilogy that began with 2020’s ‘After Hours’ and 2022’s ‘Dawn FM,’ The Weeknd experiments on the 84-minute ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow.’ It features Lana Del Rey, Travis Scott, Anitta and more. The Toronto crooner announced the ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ Tour, where he’s hitting some stadiums and bringing Playboi Carti with him. The outing is slated to kick off in Phoenix on May 9 before wrapping up in San Antonio on Sept. 3. For more on the tour and album, hit Billboard.com.

Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish & More Perform at FireAid Benefit Concert | All Access | Billboard News

L.A.’s wildfire benefit concert FireAid happened Thursday night, and we’re taking you inside the star-studded lineup. Keep watching to see who performed.

Tetris Kelly:

A new song from Lady Gaga, an appearance from Kamala Harris, Olivia Rodrigo, Tate McRae, Stevie Nicks, a Nirvana all-star jam, and so much more. The city of L.A. got together at two arenas to raise money after the recent wildfires. We take you to FireAid in ‘Billboard All Access.’ Olivia Rodrigo had the crowd singing every word in the Intuit Dome and so did Tate McRae. Kamala Harris and her husband Doug stopped by and were greeted to roaring applause from the crowd. Over at the Kia Forum, the vibes were going with Stevie Nicks. And nobody was ready to see Nirvana’s surviving members reunite — with added star power. Back at the Intuit Dome, Billie Eilish and Finneas captivated. And there was even Billie and Green Day, but after Gaga went through her hits like ‘Shallow,’ we got a brand-new song from the queen of ‘Mayhem.’ For everything you missed, head to Billboard.com.