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15 Nov 2024

John Summit Brings the Party to the Kia Forum | All Access | Billboard News

After John Summit’s panel at the Billboard Live Summit 2024, he brought the party to LA’s Kia Forum and we show you how he lit up the night!

John Summit:

Hey Billboard this is John Summit, come with me to my show at The Forum toight.

Tetris Kelly:

That’s right. John Summit had us join him at Inglewood’s Kia Forum and we take you there in Billboard All Access. John Summit knows how to throw a party and fans enjoyed just that Thursday night. We just had the dance king join us at our live summit and he showed us just why he’s a live legend. The energy was infectious and the crowd was hanging on every beat. Thank you, John. Find more at Billboard.com.

15 Nov 2024

Tyler, the Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ Takeover of the Charts | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

Upon launching ‘CHROMAKOPIA,’ Tyler, the Creator has seen nothing but success on the Billboard 200 and the Hot 100. Keep watching to see how his latest album has succeeded!

Tetris Kelly:

Tyler the Creator has taken over the Billboard charts with his new album and a successful crop of singles. We’re breaking it all down for you in Music You Should Know: ‘CHROMAKOPIA.’ The Daniel Caesar-assisted “St. Chroma” is one of three singles from the album that have cracked the Hot 100 top 10. Other bops include “Noid,” and GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne join him on “Sticky.” This juggernaut round of songs has brought attention to what is easily his biggest album yet. ‘CHROMAKOPIA,’ since its release, has already spent two weeks on top of the Billboard 200 albums chart after launching with almost 300k equivalent album units. Will he grab a third week? What’s your favorite track? Let us know in the comments.

15 Nov 2024

Nacho Shares How His Reunion With Chino Went Down | Behind the Photo

Nacho takes Billboard Behind the Photo and shows off what he wore when his daughter was born, his reunion with Chino and more!

Nacho:
What’s up? It’s Nacho, and I’m here with Billboard, and let’s go Behind the Photo. This photo took place in the city of Caracas, in a restaurant that is at the top of the mountain, and it was one of the first encounters, or reencounters, of the first I had with my partner Chino, once he was feeling much better of his health situation and where we started to plan this reunion to start our new tour.

This photo was taken on the day of my daughter’s birth, Melina, who is the youngest of my daughters, and is now nine months old. I was wearing a T-shirt that said, “Welcome to the world, Melina.” It said “Welcome to the world Melina.” Yes. And it was in the city of Maracay, Venezuela.

This photo was taken at a concert that I had in Ecuador, and it was a great success. One of the most crowded concerts I’ve ever filled up as a soloist.

This photo you see here was taken during filming of a music video for a song I did with Kevin Roldan and Maya. I believe this was in Bogota. 

15 Nov 2024

Agents Power Panel: A New Era Of Uncertainty | Billboard Live Summit 2024

Sponsored by Allegiant Stadium and, moderated by Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz, and featuring industry heavyweights like Avery McTaggart of TBA Agency, Brent Smith from Wasserman Music, David Zedeck of UTA, Jarred Arfa from IAG, as well as Kirk Sommer from WME, Ali Hedrick of Arrival Artists and Rick Roskin representing CAA. This panel is sponsored by Allegiant Stadium and a must attend session for anyone involved in talent booking. The Agency Power panel will cover all things related to artist development and representation with a focus on building superstar talent for a growing global audience.

15 Nov 2024

The Immersive Future: The Future of Sound, Visual & Interactive Programming At Festivals  | Billboard Live Summit 2024

Sponsored by L Acoustics. A distinguished group of executives will take center stage to discuss how innovations in sound, video and immersive media are transforming the festival experience. Moderated by Amber Mundinger (L-Acoustics Global Director of Artistic Engagement), the panel features Dave Rat, President of Rat Sound Systems, Polygon’s David Lopez de Arenosa, and WME’s Josh Kurfirst. They will explore the critical role of sound design and technology, including deploying large-scale spatial audio, immersive sound, and projection mapping. From deep diving into Electric Forest’s sellout success to new initiatives for developing artists, the Festivals of the Future panel will serve as a roadmap for the next generation of experienced creators.

15 Nov 2024

Lil Durk Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Case Over Quando Rondo Shooting | Billboard News

Lil Durk has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging a plot to kill fellow rapper Quando Rondo. Keep watching for the full details of the case.

Tetris Kelly:
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pled not guilty in a Los Angeles court on Thursday to federal charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy plot against fellow rapper Quando Rondo. In September 2022, Quando was shot at in his car in Los Angeles, and the gunfire killed his cousin. Durk was arrested on October 24 in Miami and was recently extradited to Los Angeles. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed two additional charges against the Chicago rapper: one count of use of interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death. He was also charged with one count of using, carrying, and discharging firearms and a machine gun, and possession of such firearms in furtherance of a crime of violence resulting in death.

Billboard has confirmed that Lil Durk has hired famed defense lawyer Drew Findling, who’s represented the likes of Donald Trump, Cardi B, Gucci Mane and Offset. Durk remains in custody in a Los Angeles detention awaiting a bond hearing on Dec. 12, with his trial expected to take place sometime in January.

Billboard has contacted Lil Durk’s reps for comment. Stay tuned to Billboard for all the latest updates.

15 Nov 2024

Inside Global Touring: A Conversation With Arthur Fogle & Bobby Campbell | Billboard Live Summit 2024

Join Live Nation’s Arthur Fogel as he sits down with artist manager Bobby Campbell to explore the evolution of global touring. From the growing demand for live experiences to advancements in large-scale production, Fogel and Campbell will share insights into how the industry continues to push boundaries and create unforgettable moments for fans around the world.

15 Nov 2024

Darren Criss & Helen J Shen Talk Starring In Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ | Billboard News

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen are headed to Broadway to star in the musical Maybe Happy Ending. The pair sits down to discuss what it’s like to work with each other, how they got the roles, the beauty of musicals and more!

Darren Criss:
This is a funny little backdrop, because before we were like in previews. We’ve done performances for audiences over 20 times, I think, or something like that. This is we’ve met for …

Helen J Shen:
Probably 48 hours, less. 

Darren Criss:
Yeah, just a couple, yeah. This is, this is so proto what we are now. The show looks very different from this. I don’t have, none of us have our wigs on, but I think the heart is there, I suppose. So I don’t want to misdirect it too much.

Rebecca Milzoff: The heart and the plant.

Darren Criss: Most importantly, the main star of our show. He couldn’t make it today. He’s already on the private yacht. Yeah, he’s partying on a yacht somewhere.

We’ll give Hua Boon his moment later on, I feel like the show is straightforward to explain, but also sort of defies description in so many ways. I would love to hear when you’re giving kind of your elevator pitch on it to friends and people considering coming. How do you describe Maybe Happy Ending?

Darren Criss: There’s what the story is, and then there is what the show is about. Those aren’t necessarily the same things. Thematically it’s kind of about, yeah, two elderly people in hospice that decide to break out of the situation, to go connect with their family. Now that is a really grim, depressing construct for a show. So why would you ever want to see a musical comedy about that? 

Keep watching for more!

15 Nov 2024

Inside the Rise of John Summit | Billboard Live Music Summit 2024

Join the compelling discussion moderated by Billboard’s Senior Dance Correspondent Katie Bain. Inside the Rise of John Summit, featuring the chart-topping DJ and his manager Holt Harmon. Discover the secrets behind his explosive success and the future of the dance music scene.

14 Nov 2024

Lady Gaga Joins Jenna Ortega in Season 2 of ‘Wednesday’ | Billboard News

Lady Gaga is set to star alongside Jenna Ortega in season 2 of ‘Wednesday.’ Keep watching for the details of her upcoming appearance!

Tetris Kelly:

Lady Gaga is heading to ‘Wednesday.’ After a previous viral moment, Mother Monster is joining the popular Netflix show. Two years ago, Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary” was resurrected by a runaway TikTok trend surrounding the Netflix show “Wednesday.” Well, The Hollywood Reporter is saying Gaga will appear in the second season of the hit Addams Family-inspired show slated for 2025. Production is already underway in Ireland. I mean, we all remember the iconic scene. Even Seventeen and I got involved. Billboard has reached out to reps for Gaga and Netflix for comment.