In this episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Kyle Denis, Trevor Anderson and Damien Scott explore the impact of Kendrick Lamar being selected to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show, why other artists believe Lil Wayne was snubbed, why Beyoncé should have received a CMA nomination, whether she’s being snubbed and more! Damien Scott:That’s exciting to have the No. 1 rapper when he’s the No. 1 rapper headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show is incredible Kyle Denis:This was not an album made to be embraced by country if that was the case it would sound very, very different. Trevor AndersonAlright…
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Regional Mexican music continues to surf a wave of unprecedented global popularity and expansion, with names like Peso Pluma, Luis R Conriquez, Edén Muñoz, Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera crowning Billboard’s global and U.S. charts. Yet women in the genre are almost nowhere to be found. Just one female artist-led song appeared among the 50 on Billboard’s year-end Regional Mexican Airplay Songs chart: Yuridia and Angela Aguilar’s “Qué Agonía.” And among the regional Mexican acts dominating the Hot Latin Songs chart, only one female name comes up: pop singer Kenia Os as a guest on Peso Pluma’s “Tommy & Pamela.” Behind the scenes,…
Following her performance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday (Sept. 11), Halsey made sure to set the record straight about her relationship with Avan Jogia online. On X, pop news blog Pop Base posted a photo of Halsey with the actor-singer, writing that the star said that “she hopes to marry boyfriend Avan Jogia.” The post came after Halsey spoke with E! News on the red carpet at the awards show, and said “I hope so” when asked if the two would get married. Halsey then quote-tweeted the post and corrected Jogia’s title. “***fiancé Avan Jogia,” they…
In early 2018, the future looked bright for corridos singer-songwriter Codiciado. Grupo Codiciado, the band he’d co-founded three years prior, was rapidly rising: After breaking onto Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart in 2017 with “Gente de Accionar,” the act reached No. 8 on the Regional Mexican Albums chart with Miro Lo Que Otros No Miran (I See What Others Don’t). And with its success, the group was helping define the urban style of Rancho Humilde, the Los Angeles-based label known for its modern take on música mexicana. Then, on a cannabis possession charge, Codiciado’s visa was revoked at the U.S.-Mexico border that…
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. Teddy Swims can still remember being 12 years old when he got his first pair of Timberland boots. While the outerwear brand’s Yellow Boot has continued to top style charts for fashion-forward utility wear, for the 31-year-old singer, the shoes were simply a sturdy pair of work boots that helped him score some extra cash as a kid. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news…
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. Although the PlayStation 5 was released just a few years ago in Nov. 2020, Sony announced an upgrade to the company’s PlayStation 5 Pro gaming console coming near the end of 2024. Simply called the PlayStation 5 Pro, the new system promises more realistic graphics, smoother motion and deeper detail for gamers. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news…
The world of Arcane is expanding with a second season this fall, and Stray Kids, Twenty One Pilots and more artists are coming along for the ride. As Riot Games and Virgin Music Group exclusively announced with Billboard on Thursday (Sept. 12), the animated series inspired by the League of Legends game will feature a soundtrack packed with A-list artists. In addition to the K-pop boy band and American pop-rock duo — who recorded singles called “Come Play” and “The Line,” respectively — Young Miko, King Princess, Stromae, Marcus King, Ashnikko, d4vd, Sheryl Lee Ralph and more all contributed to…
Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Cardi B, John Legend and more have all spoken in favor of the VP’s bid. Español After weeks of mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, sitting POTUS Joe Biden announced on July 21 that he was doing just that — shortly after which he endorsed his own vice president, Kamala Harris, to take on the role instead. In the hours that followed, countless party members, public figures and voters alike provided an outpouring of support for the attorney-turned-politician’s last-minute campaign, which raised more than $50 million in fundraising less…
The House Judiciary Committee has sent a letter to the Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter, requesting an examination of “concerns” and “emerging issues” related to performing rights organizations (PROs). In the letter, signed by the committee’s chairmen Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Darrell Issa as well as member Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, two particular areas of concern are addressed: the “proliferation” of new PROs and the lack of transparency about the distribution of general licensing revenue. The letter, obtained by Billboard, notes the latter issue is of particular importance to independent artists and smaller publishers. “It is difficult to assess how…
Six months after announcing his departure from his long-time label home, MCA/Universal Music Group Nashville, country singer-songwriter Kip Moore has signed a global deal with label services company Virgin Music Group. The first track through the new deal will be “Live Here to Work,” out Sept. 20. Of the song, Moore says, “It pushes the envelope a bit, but we wanted to come out swinging.” The teaser Moore posted to his Instagram shows him playing a blistering guitar lick on the rock-oriented song. “I was excited to make this record as a truly independent artist, but wanted to remain open…