Month: June 2021

YouTube Star Kyle Forgeard No Charges in Paul Blart-esque Case 6/6/2021 12:20 AM PT YouTube star Kyle Forgeard won’t have to face the music for pulling a mall cop stunt in Texas — a grand jury is letting him off the hook. According to a rep at the Tarrant County DA’s Office … the grand…

Floyd Mayweather Drops $1 Mil On Cars for His Inner Circle … Rolls-Royce for Himself 6/6/2021 12:40 AM PT Floyd Mayweather is taking care of the people who take care of him — buying a fleet of cars for his closest friends, family and team members … this publication Sports has learned. … and he also…

“It’s the spins for me …,” Kardashian captioned her post, tagging Rae and jxdn’s Jaden Hossler. Hossler is signed to Barker’s DTA, a joint venture with Elektra Music Group. The 20-year-old singer’s debut album, Tell Me About Tomorrow, was produced by the Blink-182 drummer and is scheduled for release on July 2 through DTA. Barker and…

Replying to a fan who inquired about her upcoming concert dates, O’Connor clarified: “Yes, all shows which were originally set for 2020, rescheduled to 2021 and then to 2022 are going to be pulled. Because this soldier woman has grown old quicker than covid.” In a follow-up tweet, she added, “It’s not sad news. It’s…

One child asked whether Sheeran had any plans to be in another film, to which he admitted, “I actually got asked to do a cameo the other day for a movie, and it’s quite funny, so I might do it … I’m not an actor, so if someone goes, ‘Hey, do you wanna be in…

Hispanic Heritage Awards Returns For 34th Edition The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) unveiled that the 34th Hispanic Heritage Awards will be broadcast on Oct. 8 across PBS stations, the official website, and video app. The awards are presented by Target for the ninth year. “The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is thrilled to once again partner with…

Wayne Brady Rooting for Trebek to Win Emmy for Game Show Host … He Set the Bar!!! 6/6/2021 12:50 AM PT this publication.com Wayne Brady is incredibly honored to be nominated for a Daytime Emmy alongside Alex Trebek … but losing to him? Well, that’d be one helluva honor too. We got the “Let’s Make a…

50 Cent Suspects Arrested in $3 Mil Burglary Of Leased Office Space 6/4/2021 2:21 PM PT Cops say they’ve nabbed the guys who made off with $3 million in cash and jewelry from one of 50 Cent’s businesses — and the key to cracking the case was a stolen car. According to prosecutors in Bergen…

Caitlyn Jenner Easier To Come Out to Fam As Trans Than Republican 6/4/2021 2:25 PM PT FOX 11 LA Caitlyn Jenner says it was harder to tell loved ones she’s running for governor of California as a Republican than it was for her to be honest about her identity. Caitlyn revealed her feelings in an…

Bell was charged by information, which typically indicates a plea agreement has been reached. He is scheduled to appear before a judge on June 23. Tyler Sinclair, spokesperson for Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley, said the girl filed a complaint with Canadian police in October 2018. Police there contacted Cleveland police, prompting an investigation. The…

Watch the exclusive Billboard Live Latin with both artists here.  Luis Fonsi & Myke Towers, “Besame” (UMG Recordings) Teaming up for the first time ever, Luis Fonsi and Myke Towers released their new single “Besame,” a very catchy song that from the very beginning combines reggaeton pop with Dominican bachata. Co-written by Fonsi, Towers, Andres Torres,…

The stream also featured appearances from LGBTQ+ community members and advocates including Karamo Brown and Tan France from Queer Eye, Pete and Chasten Buttigieg, Busy Phillips, Demi Lovato, MJ Rodriguez, Gus Kenworthy, Jennifer Hudson, Marshmello, Nina West and Brandi Carlile. Near the end of the event, Odom offered a solemn performance of Rent’s “Without You”…

Kaytranada won dance recording of the year for Bubba. He is the first Black male solo winner in the dance category, which originated in 1992. Bubba won in the equivalent category, best dance/electronic album, at the Grammys on March 14. WondaGurl (Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde) became the first Black woman to win the Jack Richardson producer…

If you’re seeing multiple celebrities unboxing some Sour swag from Olivia Rodrigo, don’t worry: You’re not experiencing “Deja Vu.” The singer/songwriter just wanted to spread the word far and wide about her debut album, so she sent some very special gift boxes to a few famous friends. The latest recipient is Gwen Stefani, who took…

Donald Trump Facebook Suspends Him for 2 Years Trump to Zuck: No More Dinners!!! 6/4/2021 2:43 PM PT 2:40 PM PT — We just got former Ohio Governor John Kasich out in Bev Hills, and he’s not too shocked about Facebook’s decision. In fact, he doesn’t see much hope Trump will ever change enough for…

Olivia Bee Rostam Batmanglij is working on some Lucinda Williams covers. In April, he shared a teaser of his progress so far, including with pal and in-demand horn blower Henry Solomon laying down a baritone saxophone part over a shuffling beat. His fandom of the country-music legend is well documented — “hey siri, google why…

131/YouTube/Getty Images The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include…

Memorial Day Vet Silenced While Crediting Freed Slaves … Sparks Call for Resignations 6/3/2021 4:40 PM PT Hudson Community TV A military veteran’s mic was intentionally cut off while he delivered a moving speech acknowledging Black Americans’ role in creating the Memorial Day holiday — and folks are justifiably outraged. The American Legion of Ohio…

Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chart’s history dates back to May 25, 1991, the first week Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now MRC Data. Pure album sales were the measurement solely utilized by the…

Kim Kardashian I Feel Like A Failure Over Kanye Marital Collapse 6/3/2021 6:00 PM PT E! Kim Kardashian got super emotional over the unwinding of her marriage to Kanye West, telling her sisters she felt like a failure as her third marriage fell apart. A trailer for the final season of “Keeping Up with the…

Goodbye Chloe, hello Cara (!?!). On tonight’s Siesta Key episode, the MTV pals departed Sarasota for a getaway in Palm Island, the Grenadines (thanks, Sam). But Chloe, who previously stated that the Caribbean journey did “not sit right” and she wasn’t willing to put her progress “on the line,” opted to officially skip the month-long…

At the 2021 Grammy Awards, she bagged best pop vocal album — for her third Grammy — after beating out Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift. Lipa takes her winning form into “Can They Hear Us,” a new track which appears on the forthcoming soundtrack for Nabil Elderkin’s debut feature film, Gully. With “Can…

“Late Train Home” is accompanied with an official music video. The new single will appear on Mayer’s forthcoming album release Sob Rock, his first since 2017’s The Search for Everything, which hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and included the songs “Love on the Weekend,” “Still Feel Like Your Man” and “In the…

“Get it, let [the remixes] roll!” BTS is serving up more of their latest Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Butter” with two new remixes. The “Cooler” and “Sweeter” remixes of “Butter” dropped Friday (June 4), exactly one week after the K-pop supergroup dropped the “Hotter” remix. While RM, Jimin, V, Suga, Jungkook, J-Hope and Jin keep smoothly…

Getty Images June 5, 2011 is a momentous day in MTV’s history: Viewers got their first bite taste of a brand-new series called Teen Wolf. Through the series’ six-season tenure, there was happiness, heartbreak, and lots of howling. Ten years later, we are taking a trip back to Beacon Hills (in Roscoe, obviously) and celebrating…

DJ Pauly D and Nikki are in double shot at love — and celebrating a big relationship milestone. In a sneak peek from tonight’s premiere of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Pauly is trying to go “all out” for the couple’s one-year anniversary. Champagne, rose petals…a little box in his pocket?! “You are my best friend.…

Clay Aiken Rock, McConaughey Will Be Hated … Political Fallout is Real!!! 6/2/2021 12:05 PM PT this publication.com Clay Aiken knows what it’s like to go from beloved celeb to despised politician — by half of the public, at least — and he’s not sure The Rock or Matthew McConaughey are up for it … so…

‘Jackass’ Director Claims Bam Sent Him Death Threats … Restraining Order Granted 6/2/2021 12:12 PM PT Bam Margera’s been sending increasingly disturbing messages to ‘Jackass’ director Jeff Tremaine, including threatening his safety and that of his children … according to new legal docs. The court has granted Tremaine’s request for a temporary restraining order against…

The track also drew 1.8 million U.S. streams in the tracking week. On Christian Airplay, it pushes 9-8 for a new high, up 5% to 7.4 million in audience. The Louisiana-born Daigle wrote “Hold On to Me” with Paul Duncan and Paul Mabury. With five Hot Christian Songs leaders, Daigle boasts the most No. 1s…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Justin Bieber took to Instagram on Tuesday (May 18) to tease fans, letting them know that “when tour comes, it will be [bananas emoji]” — and we believe him, given that he was forced…

‘Karen’ Old Name, Newly Hated for Babies … Plummets in Popularity!!! 6/2/2021 12:21 PM PT You’ve heard a lot about “Karens” over the past year — very little of it good — and the name’s bad rep seems to have reached new parents, who want nothing to do with it. Indeed, the name “Karen” has…

Hailey Bieber chatted with Insecure actress and comedian Yvonne Orji on Wednesday (June 2) about navigating their relationship with God in the entertainment industry. During one of her “A Conversation With” segments on YouTube, Bieber opened up about struggling to stick to the modest profile of a Christian as a model and how some of her…

The 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors broadcast is set to air Sunday, and Billboard wants to know: Which musician do you think deserves to receive the honors next? At Sunday’s ceremony, Garth Brooks, Joan Baez, violinist Midori, Dick Van Dyke and Debbie Allen will be honored. The Kennedy Center Honors cover all aspects of arts and entertainment in…

But if it isn’t literally true, it sure feels true, as you can see on page 131 of this year’s program book. But things are changing in the Recording Academy, just as they are in America. The announcement on Wednesday (June 2) that Tammy Hurt has been elected to succeed Harvey Mason Jr. as chair…

How can you possibly claim victory on the first season of The Challenge: All Stars when even your own flesh and blood says you don’t have a chance in hell? Just ask Yes, the Road Rules: Semester at Sea alum who blew away the competition in the final stretch of the Challenge spinoff to claim…

Kelia Anne MacCluskey Billie Eilish is back, blonde, and bringing fresh new tunes. On Wednesday (June 2), the 19-year-old pop star released the latest single off her forthcoming album Happier Than Ever, “Lost Cause.” The track is a low-key empowerment anthem in the vein of TLC’s “No Scrubs” or Dua Lipa’s “New Rules,” in which…

Heidi may have set up Audrina with Sean, but Spencer did his part to bring the possible couple together by inviting Rod Stewart’s son to the crew’s Hills getaway in San Diego. And in a sneak peek of tonight’s New Beginnings episode, Audrina and Sean are getting candid (and flirty) by the campfire. “I really…

Casey Anthony Calls 911 After Bar Fight … Beef With Woman Who Dated Same Man 6/1/2021 7:07 AM PT Casey Anthony knows a thing or 2 about the law, because she’s conversant with the meaning of a police incident report … something she requested from the 911 operator after a woman allegedly threw a drink…

Devoin made his MTV debut back in 2011 when he and Briana welcomed Baby Nova on 16 and Pregnant. During tonight’s Teen Mom 2 episode, Kail wanted to speak with the young father about his past and present. “I saw that we were overwhelmed with messages [on our Instagram] to have Devoin on our podcast,”…

‘Flipping Out’ Star Jeff Lewis The Eyes Have It!!! Says Eyelid Surgery Recovery’s Going Well 6/1/2021 7:09 AM PT Jeff Lewis has nothing to flip out about following cosmetic surgery to his eyelids … because he seems to be having a blast documenting his totally chill recovery. The “Flipping Out” star shared a couple of,…

Hayley Kiyoko, “Girls Like Girls” “Girls like girls like boys do. Nothing new.” It’s a simple statement made by Hayley Kiyoko in the chorus of her breakout hit “Girls Like Girls,” and it’s an effective one. Throughout the song that made her into Lesbian Jesus, Kiyoko takes the trope of the “guy who steals another…

The star showed her support for GLAAD’s latest campaign to pass the bill, “Summer of Equality,” and asked that fans support their work in getting Congress to vote on the Equality Act. “Who you love and how you identify shouldn’t put you in danger, leave you vulnerable or hold you back in life,” she wrote.…

The Palace Theatre in Albany, New York, was one of the first venues to receive an approval notice on May 27, only one day after SBA Administrator Isabell Guzman testified before Congress that awards were rolling out. The 2,800-capacity venue is located across the street from Senate Majority Leader and SVOG advocate Chuck Schumer’s office in the New York state…

When some fans began to jokingly ask why Lil Nas X wasn’t offering cash to queer fans, he conceded and decided to put his money where his mouth was. “I’ve decided to do my part, everybody in the lgbtq+ community reply with a [rainbow emoji] for $100,” he wrote in a follow-up, where he closed…

Adriana Ríos Hailing from Tijuana, Mexico, Adriana Rios is one to watch in the regional Mexican realm. The singer-songwriter, who’s making the rounds with her two singles “Ya No Me Importa” and “Hoy Dame El Gusto,” is signed to AfinArte Music and has already shared the stage with Latin music titans such as Los Ángeles…

Jake Paul To Fight Ex-UFC Champ Tyron Woodley … I’ll Drop You In 2 Rounds!!! 6/1/2021 7:33 AM PT IT’S OFFICIAL — Jake Paul’s next boxing opponent is ex-UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley!! Both sides have signed contracts to clash on August 28 on Showtime — and Jake is already talking all sorts of trash!…

Simon Cowell Cancels ‘X Factor Israel’ Gig … Cites ‘Legitimate Concerns’ 5/31/2021 6:34 AM PT Simon Cowell has 86’d his plan to travel to Israel for his TV franchise … and although he isn’t saying specifically why, it seems the cancellation is due in part to the recent violence. Simon was scheduled to be a…

© 2021 Billboard Media, LLC. All rights reserved. BILLBOARD is a registered trademark of Billboard IP Holdings, LLC Amy Sussman/Getty Images Miley Cyrus attends the Tom Ford AW20 Show at Milk Studios on Feb. 7, 2020 in Hollywood, Calif. Elliot Page is ready for the summer and broke out “trans bb’s first swim trunks” on…

“When the film was released, I was highly critical — how did the song fit with the film? There was no rain,” Redford told USA Today in 2019, a half-century later. “At the time, it seemed like a dumb idea. How wrong I was.” “Raindrops…” was hardly the most sophisticated song that Burt Bacharach and Hal…

“The hope is that by late August things are somewhat back to normal,” Wagner says. “We will try to keep everyone safe. There will be more people cleaning and all of our staff will be required to have masks across the grounds. With fans attending, we’ll follow CDC guidelines and whatever they’re saying at the…

Evermore’s record-breaking vinyl sales add to the great music-on-vinyl comeback story for the once-dormant format. 2020 marked the single-largest year for U.S. vinyl album sales in MRC Data history (27.54 million copies) and the 15th consecutive year of growth for vinyl (up 46.2%). Further, vinyl LPs accounted for 27% of all albums sold in 2020.…

The Barstool 500 concert, which also featured a DJ set by Diplo, was held in conjunction with the 2021 Indianapolis 500 race on Saturday. Earlier in the week, Machine Gun Kelly noted on social media that the celebrity couple had just celebrated their one-year anniversary. “She said ‘i love you’ one year ago today,” he…

The summer festival scene seems to be more optimistic than last year. Prior to Ruido Fest, Chicago’s Lollapalooza will also make its return in full capacity from July 29-Aug. 1 at Grant Park. It will mark one of the first major North American festivals to occur since the pandemic began in March 2020.   While those attending Lollapalooza will…

Matt LeBlanc Ireland’s Favorite Uncle … Irish Social Media Goes Insane!!! 5/31/2021 7:06 AM PT The “Friends: the Reunion” show was really awesome, but one of the stars is shining brighter than the others in a land far far away. Matt LeBlanc has become the obsession of Ireland. Social media is all about Joey ……