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This week’s The Contenders looks at Shaboozey going for all-time history. Shaboozey Daniel Prakopcyk The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 dated Nov. 30, we look at whether the longest-running

Paul Vs. Tyson Ring Girls Speak Out On Viral Fame TMZSports.com The ring girls for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight found out about their viral fame in real time … with two of the breakout stars from the night telling this publication Sports their phones were blowing up like crazy throughout the event!! Lexi

Our new GPS21C episode covers an artist who only became more brilliant over each of the 13 years she spent in the spotlight. Rihanna at Rihanna’s 8th album artwork reveal for “ANTI” at MAMA Gallery on October 7, 2015 in Los Angeles. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for WESTBURY ROAD ENTERTAINMENT LLC On today’s (Nov. 20) episode

A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund. Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta, ‘GREASE’ Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection Espaol Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey! Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies are closing out their A Week of Hollywood Legends: Property From the Estate of Olivia Newton-John with a celebration of the late

The tour will take place across the country from November to December. Saweetie performs onstage during iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball 2021 on Dec. 10, 2021 in New York City. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for iHeartRadio All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its

Prosecutors are urging a Manhattan judge to deny Diddy’s latest $50 million bail package. Candace Owens Courtesy Photo Candace Owens has reacted to allegations of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attempts to obstruct justice in his upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering case. Last week, prosecutors claimed that Diddy allegedly had family members reach out to potential witnesses

Denzel Washington Wine Was My Thing For 15 Years … But I’ve Been Clean for a Decade Denzel Washington is getting real about his battle with alcohol, admitting his wine consumption ravaged his body. The Oscar-winning actor sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Esquire while promoting his new flick “Gladiator II” — and, at

Phaedra Parks Cautious About ‘Real Housewives of MAGA’ Idea … ‘Might Make for Dangerous Television’ BACKGRID Phaedra Parks is weighing in on whether the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise should expand to welcome a MAGA-inspired cast … observing it’d likely make for interesting, albeit “dangerous,” TV. Photogs caught up with “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, who

Guess Who This Cutie On The Phone Turned Into! Before this cutie pie talkin’ on the telly turned into a pop star, she was just enjoying the beautiful outdoors of Canada … and acting in school plays like “Annie” and “Grease”. Her high school drama teacher convinced her to audition for “Canadian Idol” — where

It’s a necessary fact of music-industry life that the conditions in which music is created are often different than the reality in which they’re consumed. Christmas songs, for example, are often penned in spring or summer, and they’re frequently recorded when Nashville temperatures are still in the 80s or 90s. Similarly, artists typically develop future

this publication TV HOT TAKES DID RFK JR. EAT BURGER WITH TRUMP?!? President-elect Donald Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Make American Healthy Again … so you can imagine our suprise when RFK was photographed with a plate of fast food on a private jet with Trump and Elon Musk. RFK Jr. has been railing

The track will follow her chart-topping “APT.” duet with Bruno Mars. Ros of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK smiles during an event to promote her film ‘Born Pink’, marking the group’s eighth anniversary, in Seoul on Aug. 9, 2024. ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images Attention, ROSÉ stans — your No. 1 girl has a new solo

The new LP will be released just days before the broadcast of her CBS concert special An Evening With Dua Lipa. Dua Lipa Elizabeth Miranda While her October performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall was a one-night-only affair, Dua Lipa wants to make sure that her performance doesn’t go “Houdini.” On Tuesday (Nov. 19), the

Posty included a pair of April dates in Indio, CA in an Instagram post announcing the stops on his Big Ass Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll next year. Post Malone performs on the Mane Stage on the second day of Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday, April 27, 2024.

The awards presentations and inductions will take place during holiday events in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville. Giorgio Moroder attends the photocall during the 69th David Di Donatello at Cinecitta Studios on May 03, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Elisabetta A. Villa/Getty Images Giorgio Moroder, who has won three Oscars and two Grammys for film

Francis Ngannou Shuts Down Jake Paul Fight Talk … ‘Don’t Be Silly!’ TMZSports.com Sorry, fight fans, don’t expect Francis Ngannou to share the ring with Jake Paul … ’cause The Predator tells this publication Sports that scrap will never happen! We caught up with the former UFC heavyweight champion following the wildly successful Netflix boxing event

Mike Tyson Baddest Booty on the Planet … Bare Butt Used in DJ’s Concert Visuals!!! X/ @RVNGERK Mike Tyson’s iron buns are quickly backing their way into the cultural zeitgeist … ’cause at least one musician saw his backside and thought it’d be perfect for her concert. Alison Wonderland — a popular Australian DJ —

Disney Live-Action ‘Moana’ Filming … Boats Floating Around Harbor this publication.com Disney’s showing everyone how far they’ll go to shoot a movie … all the way to Hawaii it seems — ’cause the live-action version of “Moana” is shooting off the coast of Oahu. this publication has obtained new video of production taking place near Honolulu …

Who’s the “cute boy with the blue jacket and the thick accent”? Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage during the Short N’ Sweet Tour held at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 29, 2024 in New York City. Christopher Polk for Billboard Live from the Short n’ Sweet Tour, it’s Domingo. On Sunday night (Nov. 17) at

Josh Brolin Mom Sent Wild Animals After Me … ‘Cleaning Up Fresh Bloody Marks’ Josh Brolin’s telling all about his relationship with his mother in his new memoir … touching on her drinking — and, mentioning one scary trick his mother used to pull on him. The actor sat down for an interview with The

Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx, who walked through the doors Jones opened, paid tribute to the legendary music man. Quincy Jones Greg Gorman* The annual Governor’s Awards, where honorary awards are presented by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, are usually a celebration. This year’s 15th edition was a happy occasion too, but

The Kid LAROI took the stage at Nova’s Red Room for an intimate performance at Selina’s Sydney. 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 Over the weekend, The Kid LAROI took the

1 from every ticket sale will go to the Music Venue Trust, which supports the grassroots music scene. Katy Perry performs at the Rock in Rio Festival at Cidade do Rock on Sept. 20, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Wagner Meier/Getty Images Katy Perry will play her first full U.K. tour in seven years

The 40th anniversary mix will feature performances from the various versions of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Ed Sheeran performs with The Offspring on Day 3 of BottleRock Napa Valley at Napa Valley Expo on May 26, 2024 in Napa, Calif. Steve Jennings/Getty Images Last week, supergroup Band Aid – organized by Sir Bob Geldof

Kristin Cavallari Friend Claims She Hooked Up w/ Jason Statham … Wild End to Viral Trend Kristin Cavallari may have slept with a major movie star … ’cause her friend shouted out she and Jason Statham hooked up in a viral video trend. Here’s the deal … Kristin Cavallari and her longtime pal Justin Anderson

Dolly Parton Brother David Dead at 82 Dolly Parton’s brother, David, has died … this according to their sister — who paid tribute to him on social media. Stella Parton announced the sad news via X Friday … saying her wonderful brother had passed away — adding it’s never easy to lose a loved one

Sabrina Carpenter What A Fan Wants … Me Duetting w/ Christina!!! Sabrina Carpenter’s rapidly approaching pop superstardom … but, she’s still showing love for a pop music G.O.A.T. — ’cause Christina Aguilera joined her onstage for a couple songs. The “Espresso” singer was performing at Crypto.com Arena — formerly Staples Center — Friday night …

Kylie Jenner Channeling Sexy Librarian Energy … Stuns in Glasses, Miniskirt Kylie Jenner’s nailing geek chic … pulling off a pair of thick-rimmed glasses and a leather skirt while stepping out in Los Angeles. The beauty mogul walked through a parking garage Saturday … sporting the glasses, skirt and a gray raincoat — as well

The USPS will release the Forever stamp in 2025. Betty White attends The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s (GLAZA) 45th Annual Beastly Ball at the Los Angeles Zoo on June 20, 2015 in Los Angeles.   Amanda Edwards/WireImage The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this

The country singer’s wife gave an update following the hunting accident. Sundance Head Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Sundance Head, the 2016 winner of NBC’s The Voice , is in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself in a hunting accident near his Texas ranch. The 46-year-old country singer (born Jason Head) was hospitalized

Here are the 5 best moments from the festival’s opening day on Nov. 15. Green Day performs on day one of the 2024 Corona Capital festival in Mexico City on Nov. 15, 2024. OCESA/Santiago Covarrubias Español The first day of the 2024 Corona Capital festival on Friday (Nov. 15) celebrated the grand return of Green

Chrishell Stause Back Filming ‘Selling Sunset’ … Promised She Wouldn’t Return if Nicole Did Chrishell Stause is back on “Selling Sunset” … this despite saying she’d only film with Nicole Young again if the show forked over some serious dough. Sources connected to the show tell this publication … Chrishell and Nicole are currently filming season

Combs had family carry out a social media campaign on his birthday “with the intention of influencing the potential jury in this criminal proceeding,” prosecutors claim. Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Paras Griffin/Getty Images Sean “Diddy” Combs has tried

Swift posted 13 days before the physical release of ‘The Anthology,’ and her official ‘Eras Tour Book,’ both of which will be available at Target on Black Friday. Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Rogers Centre on Nov. 14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights

Dave Coulier Uplifting Message Amid Cancer Battle … Remember To Laugh!!! “Full House” star Dave Coulier is turning a tough cancer diagnosis into a moment of inspiration, giving fans a heartfelt update on his journey. Dave, who recently shared his stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, took to IG on Friday with a thumbs-up selfie from

Malcolm X’s Family Claims Government Conspiracy Behind Assassination … Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Malcolm X’s family is going after the federal government in a new lawsuit … alleging the feds played a key role in the civil rights leader’s 1965 assassination. Three of Malcolm X’s daughters filed the suit Friday on their own behalf

“You probably shouldn’t take advice from a 3.5-year-old monster on love,” the ‘Sesame Street’ star says as Amelia worries she accidentally friend-zoned her last date. Elmo appears on ‘Chicken Shop Date.’ Courtesy Photo Elmo’s traveled from Sesame Street all the way to a chicken shop in London to go on a date with Amelia Dimoldenberg.

Michael Blackson You Can Tell How Funny A Comedian Is By Their Car … Clearly, I’m Hilarious!!! this publication.com Michael Blackson says the real reviews of a comedy club can’t be found online, but in the parking lot … ’cause you only need to look at a comic’s car to judge his talent. We caught up

All 16 performances shined, but there were standouts. Here, we rank them from 16 to 1. Marc Anthony and La India perform onstage during the 25th Latin GRAMMY Awards at Kaseya Center on Nov. 14, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Kevin Winter/Getty Images The Latin Grammys celebrated their 25th anniversary November 14 at Miami’s Kaseya Center

The Billboard Global Music Index jumped 5.8% to a record 2,162.50, raising its year-to-date gain to 41.0%. Spotify Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Spotify is on such a hot streak that the streaming company nearly reached a $100 billion market capitalization this week. After the company’s third-quarter earnings showed cost-cutting has led to record

The star was arrested in Oklahoma in September 2023. Zach Bryan performs at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Feb. 9, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mindy Small/Getty Images Zach Bryan has completed his deferred prosecution agreement connected to his 2023 arrest in Oklahoma, People confirmed with the Craig County, Oklahoma District

The series features such acts as Lady A, Luke Combs & Kane Brown. Luke Bryan, Jaimee Harris, Sheryl Crow and Shaboozey Disney/Jake Giles Netter Hulu’s new docuseries It’s All Country takes fans behind the scenes with some of their favorite acts. Hosted and co-created by Luke Bryan, the series — which premiered Friday (Nov. 15) —

Congressional UAP Hearing UFO Journalist Sees Shift In Gov’t Stance … Not Ridiculing Alien Theories Anymore this publication.com The United States government isn’t just shooting down alien involvement in unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) anymore, a huge change from its decades-long position … so says an expert who writes on UFOs. We spoke with Marik Von Rennenkampff

Camila Cabello Out of Sight, Out of Mind … Takes Internet Break Before Shawn Mendes Album Drops Camila Cabello is signing off from the internet for a bit … announcing her decision hours before her ex, Shawn Mendes, is set to release his new album. The Fifth Harmony alum posted on her Instagram Stories in

Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande ‘Can’t Help’ Crying Over ‘Wicked’ … Still ‘Sorry,’ Though!!! NBC Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are feeling “Popular” ahead of the release of “Wicked” … admitting they’ve cried through a number of press interviews for the musical movie. The actresses, who play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, in the new flick

President Trump plans huge changes for the U.S. What does that mean for the music business? Donald Trump Win McNamee/Getty Images This time, everything really is going to be different. Americans now live in a country where neither felony convictions nor dancing to YMCA onstage during a medical break in a political rally are disqualifying

Katy Perry Cali Gurl South of the Border … Crushin’ Tacos in Mexico!!! Katy Perry’s enjoying the local cuisine in Mexico … enjoying a taco fiesta with a big group of friends, gulping down the delicious dish. The singer-songwriter was filmed in Mexico City this week … grabbing a bite to eat in a regular

We’ve compiled the full timeline of Cardi vs. Candace. Cardi B attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022 in New York City. Cindy Ord/MG22/GI for The Met Museum/Vogue It’s been three years since Cardi B and politically conservative commentator Candace Owens launched

“And that’s on my three!!” the rapper said in a reply to conservative commentator Candace Owens. Cardi B speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center on Nov. 1, 2024 in West Allis, Wisconsin. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images There’s nothing in this

The legendary singer seems to be a good sport about all the celebrity stories about him. Carmelo Anthony attends the second day of Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, on Nov. 13, 2024. Rita Franca/NurPhoto via Getty Images Carmelo Anthony is finally telling his “Is Stevie Wonder really blind” story. Celebrities and fans alike love telling

According to this publication, no arrests were made following the street brawl. Offset attends H&M&Paris Club night on Nov. 13, 2024 in Paris, France. Darren Gerrish/WireImage Offset was reportedly involved in a street brawl earlier this week in front of his hotel in Paris. According to this publication, the Atlanta native and his crew were throwing hands

Knicks Fan Goes Rogue On Kiss Cam At Game … With NSFW Moment A New York Knicks fan infiltrated a family-friendly event with some adult humor on Wednesday … making use of his time on the kiss cam by doing something a bit, uh, different than locking lips with his significant other. The surprising moment

Caitlin Clark Nearly Drills Fans On Golf Course … Foooooorreeeee!!! There’s nothing wrong with Caitlin Clark’s jump shot, but her golf swing clearly needs some work … check out video of her on a course Wednesday — she nearly drilled a gaggle of spectators with an errant shot! Clark is participating in this week’s pro-am

Pete Hegseth Hits Bystander With Axe on Fox News … Can He Cut It as Defense Secretary??? Fox Pete Hegseth’s nomination by Donald Trump for U.S. Secretary of Defense has sparked quite a bit of chatter … especially regarding the Fox News host’s aim — or lack thereof. Footage from Pete’s early Fox News days

This week’s Trending Up looks at some of the artists with the most to gain from their recent Grammy nods, as well as some anti-Trump (or pro-USA) songs seeing election-season gains. Beyonc performs onstage during the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 30, 2023 in London. Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Welcome

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Pitch-Perfect Together … Sing ‘I’m Every Woman’ Live on ‘Today’ NBC Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are proving they’re perfectly in-sync … busting out into song during their recent appearance on “TODAY.” Check it out … the stars of the upcoming “Wicked” film sit down with Savannah Guthrie and Hoda

The two-time Drag Race winner will star alongside Broadway veterans Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce in a new reimagining of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Jinkx Monsoon Timothy Greenfield-Sanders When it comes to reviving a 145-year-old comic opera, who better to enlist than drag superstar Jinkx Monsoon to liven things up? On Wednesday

We dive into Ros’s record-making career in Blackpink and as a solo artist in the newest Billboard Explains episode. Ros of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK smiles during an event to promote her film ‘Born Pink’, marking the group’s eighth anniversary, in Seoul on Aug. 9, 2024. ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images Rosé made history with

This story was published as part of Billboard’s music technology newsletter ‘Machine Learnings.’ Sign up for ‘Machine Learnings,’ and Billboard’s other newsletters, here. Last week, Universal Music Group filed a $500 million lawsuit against TuneCore and its parent company Believe over alleged copyright infringement of UMG’s recordings. The lawsuit presented two core issues: first, that

ROSÉ’s “APT.” with Bruno Mars made history on the Hot 100, but we’re taking a look back to see how she and BLACKPINK dominated the Billboard 200 and more! Tetris Kelly: ROSÉ has made history! Her Bruno Mars’ collab “APT.” made her the first female K-pop artist to reach the top 10 of the Billboard

Pharrell Williams Anti-Celeb Political Tone NOT Shot At Taylor I Proudly Wear ‘1989’ Merch!!! Pharrell Williams criticized music stars on both sides of the aisle campaigning for their presidential picks ahead of the election … but is flat-out denying he was gunning at Taylor Swift!!! The superproducer-turned-Louis Vuitton fashion czar made the political slam a

Diddy Party Guest Speaks About Minors Present at ‘Freak Off’ this publication Studios 10:54 AM PT — Diddy’s attorneys tell this publication … “Ms. Tanea Wallace has no credibility and her claims about ‘freak offs’ and minors are completely and categorically false. As we’ve said before, Mr. Combs cannot respond to every new publicity stunt, even in

Vikings’ Cam Bynum I Mimicked Raygun … Now, I Want To Work With Her!!! TMZSports.com Camryn Bynum is hoping to parlay his Raygun interception celebration into a meeting with the famous breakdancer … telling this publication Sports he’s “1,000 percent” down to collab with her in some way this offseason. If you missed it … the

St. Vincent will open the Live Nation-produced shows in both cities. Olivia Rodrigo performs at the Olivia Rodrigo “GUTS” World Tour at the Kia Forum on August 14, 2024 in Los Angeles. Christopher Polk Espaol Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts tour isn’t over yet! The superstar announced on Tuesday (Nov. 12) that she’ll be headlining her first-ever

Tickets go on sale Nov. 12. Jimin Courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC 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. BTS fans will get a “rare glimpse” into Jimin’s solo

In the five years since rising hip-hop producer Powers Pleasant dropped 2019’s Life Is Beautiful, his debut studio album, life really has sucked. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the sweeping Black Lives Matter protests that rocked his hometown of Brooklyn, NY, this trying half-decade culminated in Powers’ sophomore effort, the thrilling Life Sucks, which he released

Chloe Fineman Elon Musk Made Me Cry on ‘SNL’ … He Responds With His Take 6:26 AM PT — Elon Musk is responding to Chloe Fineman’s accusations that he made her cry while appearing as a guest on “Saturday Night Live” … defending his response to one of her pitches. In a statement shared to

The second part of The Golden Bachelorette season finale and After the Final Rose special airs on Nov. 13. THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE Disney/Gilles Mingasson 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

Doja Cat posts her possible track list, Young Thug is seen in the studio and Cordae reveals his features on The Crossroads. Keep watching to see the latest on Hip Hop music! Tetris Kelly: It looks like we can expect some new tunes from Young Thug, Cordae and Doja Cat. In a now-deleted tweet, rapper-singer