Month: December 2023

Plus, Shakira receives her own statue in Barranquilla. @cheeryviruet From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore Explore Bad Bunny See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bad

Pierce Brosnan Mammoth Terraces Pic Resurfaces … After Yellowstone Citations 12/30/2023 4:51 PM PT James Bond has pissed off Uncle Sam in Big Sky Country — allegedly trespassing into an area of Yellowstone National Park that was off-limits … and the proof might be in this pic. You might have heard about Pierce Brosnan getting

He starred alongside his brother, Gregory, in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1984 film “The Cotton Club.” Maurice Hines attends the “The Cotton Club” screening during the 57th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 05, 2019 in New York City. Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Film at Lincoln Center Maurice Hines, who

The singer-dancer claims that the producer sexually assaulted her during two alleged incidents. Paula Abdul at The 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on November 8, 2023. Christopher Polk for Variety Paula Abdul is suing Nigel Lythgoe over claims that the former American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance

“It was a full commit,” Travis commented on his New Heights podcast. “He killed it.” Taylor Swift looks on during a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Dec. 25, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jamie Squire/Getty Images Taylor Swift‘s brother Austin got a

The gallery also featured memorable images with Nicola Peltz Beckham and Sofia Carson. Selena Gomez attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Selena Gomez is looking back on some of her favorite memories of 2023. On Friday (Dec. 29), the 31-year-old

Bam Margera Faces Famous Fear of Snakes … In New YT Prank Segment 12/30/2023 5:29 PM PT MadHouse Bam Margera is famously afraid of snakes, which makes this new video all the more cringe-worthy to watch … as he tries (and mostly succeeds in) facing that fear. The former ‘Jackass’ star appeared in a new

JUSSIE SMOLLETT REUNITES W/ ‘EMPIRE’ SHOWRUNNER … TV Return Amid Legal Woes? 12/29/2023 3:16 PM PT Jussie Smollett’s legal troubles are far from over … but it looks as though he’s working overtime to get his career back on track. The troubled actor was seen reuniting with “Empire” showrunner Brett Mahoney … with the duo

Madonna Boston Shows Not Postponed … Despite Ticketmaster Claiming Otherwise 12/29/2023 5:21 PM PT Madonna is NOT pushing pause on her big tour again, despite a huge ticket provider claiming she’s postponing upcoming shows. Here’s the deal … a message popping up on Ticketmaster is claiming Madonna’s upcoming shows in Boston are postponed, and now

Go into 2024 with marked down prices on tech and gaming gear. Getty Images 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. In the lead up to New Year’s

American Idol is headed to the Emerald City, and visiting the hometowns of notable alumni & the judges along the way. American Idol is heading “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” In a new Wizard of Oz-themed promo, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, alongside host Ryan Seacrest, make their way down the Yellow Brick

Skip to main content TXT and aespa crafted career-best collections, (G)I-DLE, Suga and NCT DREAM discussed important topics and ATEEZ, ONEW and V created musical worlds. ONEW Courtesy Photo Partly for the prolific volume of projects artists release each year and partly for the fluid definition of an album (running anywhere from three to 13

Paula Abdul Sues ‘Idol’ Exec Nigel Lythgoe for Sexual Assault 12/29/2023 7:25 PM PT Paula Abdul claims one of the “American Idol” executive producers, Nigel Lythgoe, sexually assaulted her multiple times while she was judging ‘Idol’ and “So You Think You Can Dance” … according to a new lawsuit she’s filed. Paula filed the lawsuit

The Billboard Global Music Index — a diverse collection of 20 publicly traded music companies — finished 2023 up 31.3% as Spotify’s share price alone climbed 138% thanks to cost-cutting and focus on margins. Spotify is the single-largest component of the float-adjusted index and has one of the largest market capitalizations of any music company. The

“We wish each other the best and will always appreciate our time together,” the pair say in a joint statement sent to Billboard. Kelly Yazdi and Zac Brown at the UFC Fight Night event at Moody Center on June 18, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC Zac Brown and his wife Kelly Yazdi are

Von Miller Breaks Silence On Arrest … Calls DV Claims ‘100% False’ 12/28/2023 1:19 PM PT Von Miller is finally opening up on his domestic violence arrest … adamantly saying the allegations against him are “100 percent false.” The Buffalo Bills superstar sat in front of media members for over 10 minutes on Thursday to

Donald Glover I’m Dropping New Childish Gambino Music ‘Soon’ 12/28/2023 1:30 PM PT this publication.com Childish Gambino fans might not have to wait much longer for new tracks, despite no album in over 3 years … ’cause Donald Glover tells us new music is on the horizon. We got Donald — or, as he’s known in

In a petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the “Believe” singer cites her son’s ongoing substance abuse battle. Cher attends the Balmain Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2023 in Paris, France. Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images Cher has filed for temporary legal conservatorship of her 47-year-old

DON LEMON BLASTS NIKKI HALEY’S CIVIL WAR DAMAGE CONTROL 12/28/2023 2:41 PM PT Don Lemon hasn’t forgotten about his clash with Nikki Haley earlier this year … bringing it up as a way to diss her over fumbling a question about the cause of the Civil War. The former CNN anchor is ripping Nikki for

Japanese hitmaker Gen Hoshino wrote the ending theme for this movie, as he did for the TV series. Gen Hoshino Courtesy Photo SPY x FAMILY CODE: White, an animated film featuring the beloved characters of the popular manga and anime series, has quickly become a box office smash in Japan after hitting theaters Dec. 22.

The chart week ended on Christmas Eve, and Christmas- and winter-themed songs surged on the Japan Hot 100. Ado Billboard Japan Ado’s “Show” holds at No. 1 after returning to the top spot last week to log its 12th leader on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. On the chart dated Dec. 27 tallying the week

Carey’s holiday classic lifts 2-1 to close out the festive season Down Under. Mariah Carey performs on her holiday tour “Merry Christmas One and All!,” on Nov. 17, 2023, at Highland, Calif.’s Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Los Angeles. Randall Michaelson She wasn’t the queen of Christmas this year, though Mariah Carey does reign over

The new lawsuit is a counter-lawsuit to a complaint filed by two Jane Does who sued Trevi and Andrade last year. Gloria Trevi Great Talent Entertainment Español Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi has filed a lawsuit against her former manager and music producer Sergio Andrade, claiming he was a “true predator” who subjected Trevi and

‘GENERAL HOSPITAL’ STAR STEVE BURTON SETTLES DIVORCE 12/28/2023 6:10 PM PT “General Hospital” star Steve Burton has finalized his divorce … this publication has learned. According to new legal docs, obtained by this publication, the judge signed off the settlement reached by Steve and his now-ex-wife, Sheree Gustin, on Wednesday … agreeing to joint legal and physical

Cardi B Reports I’m getting back with Offset Are Fake!!! 12/27/2023 2:40 PM PT Cardi B may have assumed the Mrs. Claus role for Christmas but that doesn’t mean she and Offset reconciled after their nasty split … at least that’s what her social media strongly suggests. The “Bongos” rapper and Offset spent December 25

Kim Kardashian My Turn For Disney Day With Saint … After Kanye Goes With North 12/27/2023 5:02 PM PT this publication.com Kim Kardashian is not letting Kanye West be the only parent taking their kids to Disneyland … she’s there with Saint West a couple weeks after North West went with her daddy. Kim and Saint

It’s the third Colombian dual partnership to rule the Latin pop radio tally. Juanes (left) and Carlos Vives on set for the “Las Mujeres” music video in Bogotá in 2023. Frankie Jazz Español Juanes and Carlos Vives unlock a new chart achievement as “Las Mujeres” tops Billboard’s Latin Pop Airplay chart (dated Dec. 30). The

Here are the emerging artists we are listening to this month that should be on your radar. I AM Courtesy of The 3 Collective Español Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the

LeGrand Gold, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2021, has been a longtime fan of the singer. Dolly Parton Courtesy of Butterfly Records Dolly Parton just made a deserving fan’s wish come true. Two years after a Utah man named LeGrand Gold made a bucket list in the midst of battling stage four colorectal

“We tried to make February work but it’s proving to be logistically impossible,” reads a statement from LAROI. The Kid LAROI performs onstage at the Sahara tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15, 2023 in Indio, Calif. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella The Kid LAROI’s homecoming tour will have

Ana Clara Benevides passed out during Swift’s second song in the Nov. 17 concert in Rio de Janeiro, and died hours later at a local hospital. Taylor Swift durante un concierto de su gira “The Eras Tour” en el Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, el 9 de noviembre de 2023 en Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Prison Release To Be Secretive Process 12/27/2023 6:00 PM PT Gypsy Rose Blanchard is only a few hours away from her early prison release … but she’s not being let out to a bunch of pomp and circumstance … in fact, quite the opposite. The felon, who was serving a 10-year sentence

Kyle Richards Shares Snap With Mauricio & Kids … Merry Christmas?? 12/26/2023 12:26 PM PT Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky were back to playing nice in front of their kids, posing for a family photo on top of the snow-covered slopes of Aspen. In a video of images posted Tuesday on Instagram, Kyle, Mauricio and

Tiffany Haddish Y’all … Bev Hills Jails Are A Beaut! … Jokes About DUI Arrest At Christmas Stand-Up Event 12/26/2023 1:27 PM PT BACKGRID Tiffany Haddish has turned her misfortune into some more comedy gold … ’cause she took time out of her latest set to talk all about the “beautiful” Beverly Hills jails, on

The K-pop star will take part in BLACKPINK: A VR Encore on Dec. 26. Lisa is seen at the BVLGARI Serpenti 75 years of infinite tales exhibition at Kukje Gallery on June 28, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. Han Myung-Gu/WireImage Lisa gifted BLINKS a holiday classic on Christmas Eve. On Sunday (Dec. 24), the BLACKPINK

According to Venezuela’s attorney general, María Natalia Améstica testified how the crime scene was altered to make it look like a murder-suicide. Canserbero “Jeremías 17:5” Courtesy Photo Español Eight years after the deaths of rapper Canserbero and his producer Carlos Molnar, previously ruled as a murder-suicide, Venezuela’s attorney general, Tarek William Saab, released a new

“Our decision to embark on different paths is mutual, and as we navigate these separate journeys,” the backup dancer wrote. Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka photographed in Aspen on Dec. 21, 2019. Backgrid Bryan Tanaka is speaking out about his breakup with Mariah Carey. On Tuesday (Dec. 26), the backup dancer, 40, shared a lengthy

Kourtney Kardashian Shows Off Postpartum Outfit … Nothin’ Fits, But Here Ya Go! 12/26/2023 2:57 PM PT Kourtney Kardashian says she’s at that phase after havin’ a kid where nothing seems to fit … so she’s showing off her holiday postpartum outfit, and get gettin’ tons of praise for it. KK opened up about her

“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” is the longest running No. 1 album on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. John Medina/Getty Images Taylor Swift is the queen of Christmas in Australia

The pop legend is the oldest solo female performer to secure a top 40 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart. Cher at Balmain Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Palais de Chaillot on September 27, 2023 in Paris, France. Swan Gallet for WWD Cher enters the U.K. history books — twice — as “DJ Play

Brazilian Model Blasts Country’s Laws … After Arrested For Being Topless 12/26/2023 4:09 PM PT Brazilian model Caroline Werner thinks officials in her country are a bunch of boobs … this after she got arrested when hers were on full display while walking her dogs. Üstsüz gezen ünlü model tutuklandı!: 37 yaşındaki model Caroline Werner

Kyle Richards Awkward Day On Slopes w/ Mauricio Ended In a Family Dinner 12/25/2023 4:44 PM PT Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky are playing nice and eating nice — especially in the presence of their kids … which is exactly how they ended their day in Aspen. The estranged couple broke bread together with their

Kanye West Name Written on Israeli Missile … MMA Fighter Taking Credit 12/25/2023 5:40 PM PT Kanye West’s name was written onto an Israeli missile that’s apparently going to be used in the war in the Middle East — and a prominent MMA fighter is taking credit for the stunt. A photo was posted Sunday

The Stones’ latest album bumps 6-1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart. The Rolling Stones Mark Seliger Hackney Diamonds are forever, it would seem, as the Rolling Stones return to No. 1 in the U.K. The Stones’ latest album bumps 6-1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, published Friday, Dec. 22, for its second non-consecutive week

“Last Christmas” clocked up 13.3 million plays during the seven-days chart cycle – making it the most-streamed Christmas No. 1. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham!, at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ in London, England in 1984. Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images The Whamageddon didn’t transpire in the U.K., as “Last Christmas” (Epic) finally

Hollywood Getting Into the Holiday Spirit … To Ring in Xmas 2023!!! 12/25/2023 5:59 PM PT It’s Christmas, and Hollywood was most certainly ready to celebrate … getting together with their loved ones, and more often than not — wearing matching getups for the holiday. Stars far and wide threw up photos of themselves with

Spanish Santa Run Charity Race in Madrid … Brings Thousands of Saint Nicks!!! 12/24/2023 12:30 PM PT There’s a race in Spain where thousands of people gather each year to run a few miles dressed like Old Saint Nick — and 2023 was no different … but it was wild to see. The 11th annual

‘Die Hard’ Debate 🎥 Historian Weighs In Says It Is a Xmas Movie, After All!!! 12/24/2023 1:09 PM PT CNN Film buffs have debated whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie or not for years — but now, a guy who’s very familiar with the art is settling it once and for all … and

Kim K Winter Wonderland Forest in Backyard … Trees Galore!!! 12/24/2023 2:02 PM PT Kim Kardashian seems to have brought the winter wilderness to her own backyard — ’cause her house looks like something straight out of a Christmas card … of the Hallmark variety. The reality star went all out decorating her Hidden Hills

The venture “aims to create new things that attract attention in a different way,” the K-pop star wrote. Jennie attends “The Idol” photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2023 in Cannes. Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Jennie is ending 2023 with a major announcement.

Heavy Metal Singer Beat Up by Fan Dressed as Santa After Insulting His City!!! 12/24/2023 2:41 PM PT Facebook / Jonny Marion A heavy metal singer met the not-so-jolly version of Santa up in NorCal — where an insult hurled at the guy’s city didn’t land so well for him … although, he did land

Plus: Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas returns to the top 10 for the first time this season. Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) rises 2-1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Dec. 30), marking the fourth nonconsecutive week atop the list for the set. It earned 136,000 equivalent album units in the

“Life wasn’t fair to you, that I know,” her sister Angel wrote in a tribute. Bobbie Jean Carter arrives at the Style Network Party At The Summer TCA Tour on July 11, 2006 in Pasadena, California. Chad Buchanan/Getty Images Bobbie Jean Carter, the sister of Nick and Aaron Carter, has died. She was 41. Bobbie

The former House of Cards actor reprises his Christmas Eve tradition in a sit-down with the previous Fox News host. Kevin Spacey attends the Build Series at Build Studio on May 24, 2017 in New York City.   Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage Kevin Spacey has resurfaced with another bizarre Christmas Eve video. On Sunday (Dec. 24), the

The Sabanera and Vallenata music idol passed away on Dec. 23. Lisandro Meza, one of the biggest names in Colombian music, died on Saturday (Dec. 23) at the age of 86, almost three weeks after being hospitalized due to a stroke, informed the Specialized Clinic La Concepción in Sincelejo, in his native state of Sucre

Ryan Clark Stop Hatin’ on Owens For Saying He’s the ‘Catch’ for Simone 12/24/2023 3:14 PM PT Ryan Clark is weighing into all the discourse that’s gone on since Jonathan Owens said he was a catch for Simone Biles — not the other way around — by saying … ease up, folks. The ex-Steelers safety

North Dakota Lawmaker Arrested For DUI, Makes Xenophobic Comments Caught On Body Cam Video 12/23/2023 5:52 AM PT A North Dakota politician put his foot square in his mouth after he went on a xenophobic and homophobic rant while he was being arrested – and filmed! – for driving drunk. Republican lawmaker Nico Rios was

Paris Hilton Wigs Out Over XMAS Shopping!!! … Fatal Flaw with Disguise 12/23/2023 6:38 AM PT Paris Hilton went in disguise as she shopped up a storm in Bev Hills, but with all due respect, this is ridiculous! Paris covered her signature, long blonde locks with a black wig, which might have done the trick

“50 years is a long time, and what the future holds is in the making,” the legendary rockers wrote. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss perform during the final show of End of the Road World Tour at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2023 in New York City. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live

Nick Cannon Gushing Xmas Photos With 1 Of His 12 Kiddos … ‘Selling Sunset’ Baby Mama 12/23/2023 7:24 AM PT Nick Cannon is celebrating Christmas family style … the famous father of 12 released a bunch of photos of himself with baby mama Bre Tiesi and their 1-year-old son, Legendary. Waiting for your permission to

“This might earn the ire and wrath of a lot of Bob fans, rightfully,” the actor said. Timothée Chalamet listens onstage as he promotes the film “Dune: Part Two” during the Warner Brothers Pictures presentation during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April

In the country, the most wonderful time of the year lasts for a third of it, with good cheer for all — especially holiday song rightsholders. Jose Mari Chan performs during the Christmas tree lighting at the Malacañan Palace, the official residence and office of the president of the Philippines, on November 26, 2023 in

“We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together,” the country group, which now goes by The Chicks, wrote. Laura Lynch, a founding member of Dixie Chicks, has died after being involved in a car accident in Texas. She was 65. The musician was instantly

In 2010, he admitted to committing a nearly two-decade-old cold case murder. Rapper G. Dep attends Justin Dior Comb’s 16th birthday party at M2 Ultra Lounge on January 23, 2010 in New York City. Johnny Nunez/WireImage Rapper Travell “G. Dep” Coleman, who walked into a New York police precinct in 2010 and admitted to committing

Hollywood’s Elite Go On Last Minute Xmas Shopping Sprees … Carey, Chalamet, Mendes & More 12/23/2023 8:32 AM PT A few of Hollywood’s most famous faces were getting in some last-minute Christmas shopping from Beverly Hills to Aspen … hitting all of the swanky stores and loading up on expensive gifts. Mariah Carey and A$AP

Larry Merchant Famed Boxing Analyst Rushed to Hospital in Critical Condition 12/22/2023 7:55 AM PT Larry Merchant, one of the most iconic boxing broadcasters of all time, was rushed to a hospital Thursday night and is in the critical care unit of a L.A. area hospital … sources with direct knowledge tell this publication. We’re told

From Taylor Swift to Nicki Minaj, stock up on the classic shoe trend that’s dominating social feeds. Nicki Minaj is seen arriving at ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ on Dec. 11, 2023 in New York City. Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a

Nashawn Breedlove Died from Fentanyl, Cocaine Overdose 12/22/2023 10:30 AM PT Nashawn Breedlove, the actor featured in “8 Mile,” died of acute intoxication from fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol … this according to New Jersey Medical Examiner. According to the autopsy report, obtained by this publication, Nashawn’s overdose was accidental. The report presents some gruesome

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The Kardashians star gave birth to the little boy around Halloween Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, Calif. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have gifted fans with the first look at their baby boy just ahead of