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In April, “Gata Only,” a sly reggaetón number about flirting online, gave Chilean newcomers FloyyMenor and Cris MJ their first No. 1 on a Billboard chart. It dominated Hot Latin Songs for 14 consecutive weeks — but even beyond that impressive achievement, “Gata Only” was historic. The last time a Chilean artist had hit No. 1 on the chart was in 1991, when singer-songwriter Myriam Hernández’s “Te Pareces Tanto a Él” ruled for four weeks. “Gata Only” also entered the Billboard Hot 100, Latin Airplay and both Billboard Global charts — and, in the process, put Chile’s thriving urban movement on the map. “The…
Dua Lipa will spread her sunny perspective across the globe next year. The “Houdini” singer announced the dates for the 43-date world tour in support of her Radical Optimism album on Thursday (Sept. 12). Following a run of previously announced Asian shows in November and December of this year that are slated to kick off on Nov. 5 with a pair of gigs at Singapore Indoor Stadium, Dua will hit Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand and Korea before gearing up for the 2025 run of gigs. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts…
Of all the pop stars in the world, who could rule the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards without being nominated for any awards or even setting foot on the premises? That would be Britney Spears, b—h. This year’s awards on Wednesday (Sept. 11) were chock full of small and large tributes to the 43-year-old pop icon, from references to Spears’ most legendary performances to subtle nods to her music videos and fashion. The most direct example was when host Megan Thee Stallion came out dressed in a recreation of the famous green bra and blue skirt the superstar wore at…
Sure, summer is over, but Brat season is here to stay. On Thursday (Sept. 12), Charli XCX unveiled her new “Talk Talk” remix featuring her Sweat Tour co-star Troye Sivan. On the amped-up new remix, Charli and Sivan take the original lyrics depicting the early stages of romance and imbue them with new, sexed-up verve. Where the original saw Charli commiserating over miscommunication in a relationship, the remix sees Sivan getting straight to the point: “‘Kay, here’s the plan/ I wanna fly you out to Amsterdam/ I got a good hotel to f–k you in,” he sings. The track also…
As the electronic music world continues to grapple with how to get producers credit when their tracks are played by other, usually more famous, DJs, a new campaign is attempting to fix the issue on social media. Launching today (Sept. 12) and backed by the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM), the Respect the Creators campaign is aiming to get lesser known DJs credit on social media by having DJs, promoters and other platforms. The campaign offers simple instructions, asking DJs that when they “post a video of a gig or a mix and the music isn’t yours, tag the artists,…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. With fall season in full swing, it’s a great time to refresh your wardrobe, home decor and everyday essentials. Finding budget-friendly deals can be overwhelming. To make it easier for you, we’ve put together a list of the 10 best deals from Amazon’s Outlet, with discounts of up to 70% off so you can upgrade your space and style without breaking the bank. Explore Explore See…
Suffice it to say that Wednesday night’s (Sept. 11) 2024 MTV VMAs was a lot. The 40th anniversary celebration of the former music video channel’s signature awards ceremony handed out around two Moonpersons per hour during its 190-minute run time, but you might have not noticed since it also packed in 16 star-studded performances that paid homage to the network’s past, present and future. So, of course, now it’s time to rewind and answer the most important question of all: which performances were your favorite? Perhaps you’re a traditionalist who loves the comfort food of MTV’s iconic stars of the…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The UFC goes to Sin City for UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC. Two premiere bantamweight fighters face off against each other as the main event. American Sean O’Malley (18-1-0) defends his UFC Bantamweight Championship belt against Georgian fight Merab Dvalishvili (17-4-0) in a title fight on Saturday (Sept. 14). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news UFC 306:…
Noah Kahan may say that “I just like to play the victim,” but he’s not afraid to applaud fellow artist Chappell Roan for calling out unacceptable behavior. Roan made headlines on the red carpet of the 2024 MTV VMAs Wednesday (Sept. 11), when she confronted a photographer who appeared to tell her to “shut the f–k up” when she turned away from the cameras for a moment. “You shut the f–k up!” the pop singer clapped back. “Not me, b—h.” The “Stick Season” singer reposted a clip of the encounter on X, telling fans about his own less-than-ideal experiences with…
Sabrina Carpenter is enjoying the taste of victory after bringing home her first-ever VMA win Wednesday (Sept. 11), while Taylor Swift and Post Malone will be celebrating their victories for at least a fortnight. Made up of three of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards‘ most nominated artists, the trio took time to pose with their new Moon People backstage for a series of triumphant photos. In one picture of the group sitting in a row on a cushioned bench, Posty holds two of his trophies over his chest — making the “Please Please Please” artist cover her mouth and…