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“Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Future and Young Thug, heads the pack as it debuts at No. 1. The track, the project’s first official single, traces its commanding start to 67.3 million U.S. streams in the week ending Sept. 9, according to MRC Data, making it the top-streamed track of the week. Thus, it debuts at…

Britney Spears has deleted her Instagram account but reassured her fans with the happy reason she's taking a break from the social media app. "Don’t worry folks … just taking a little break from social media to celebrate my engagement !!!!" she wrote on her Twitter account, which remains active. "I’ll be back soon." Billboard can confirm that…

The awards will coincide with Billboard Latin Music Week, which returns to Miami from Sept. 20-25 and will host live conversations and performances with superstars like Karol G, Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Rauw Alejandro, Natti Natasha and many more. For more information on Billboard Latin Music Week and to register now, visit billboardlatinmusicweek.com. Below, a…

Nicki Minaj Fauci Weighs In on Vaccine Snafu 'Balls' Story's a One-Off!!! 9/14/2021 1:37 PM PT 1:36 PM PT -- Dr. Fauci has weighed into the Nicki Minaj drama, and has characterized as unscientific. CNN Fauci was on with Jake Tapper during a CNN interview, and he sorta scolded Nicki for spreading misinformation. He says…

Olivia Rodrigo and BLACKPINK's Rosé cherished their time at the 2021 Met Gala on Monday with a selfie from the night. The "Good 4 U" hitmaker shared a selfie of the two alongside actress Talia Ryder, who starred in Rodrigo's "Deja Vu" music video, via Instagram Story on Tuesday (Sept. 14). Both pop stars (and Ryder) wore Yves…

Drake positively dominated the Billboard charts with the release of his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy -- but just how did he manage to match The Beatles' 57-year-old chart record and make Billboard Hot 100 history along the way? The superstar clocks his 10th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with the Sept. 3…

'Shark Tank' Star Kevin O'Leary Wife Not Guilty In Fatal Boat Crash 9/14/2021 1:05 PM PT 1:05 PM PT -- Patrick Brown -- the attorney for the victims' families -- tells TMZ ... "The families will continue to fight for justice, civilly. O’Leary was charged under the Canadian Shipping Act following the collision. The acquittal…

Capitol Police Arrest Man w/ Bayonet, Machete Near DNC Headquarters 9/13/2021 9:00 AM PT A California man is in Capitol Police custody after cops found several weapons in his truck -- including a freakin' bayonet -- and Nazi swastikas all over on his ride ... as he camped out near the Democratic party's HQ. 44-year-old…

Kaley Cuoco Shows Support for Estranged Hubby ... Drops IG Hearts on His Pic 9/13/2021 9:08 AM PT Kaley Cuoco and her ex, Karl Cook, insist their pending divorce is anger and animosity-free ... and she's proving it with a pretty affectionate Instagram comment. "The Flight Attendant" star offered some public support of her estranged…

"We created Maison No. 9 to be enjoyed alone as well as mixed with other flavors," Post said in a statement to Billboard. "We’re really doing new s--t with rosè. It's great by itself, but can also add so much to other cocktails. We developed it to showcase the versatility of Maison No. 9.” Maison No. 9's…

Added the Billboard chart-topper: "As a girl dad to four daughters, I am so proud of the music in this show which inspires creative confidence in kids and encourages them to embrace their full authentic selves." Speaking further on the musical influences that inspired the series' soundtrack, Ludacris said, "When making music for Karma’s World, our…

Soul singer Yebba released her long-awaited debut album Dawn (RCA) last week, a fully-formed project produced by Mark Ronson that chronicles the ongoing cycle of grief and forgiveness. Opening track "Love Came Down" is one of the album's more surging songs that cracks the album wide open from the jump, rattling listeners awake up before soothing…

Britney Spears Already Taking Prenup Steps ... After Engagement to Sam 9/13/2021 9:35 AM PT Britney Spears has already taken steps to get a prenup drafted ... just a day after she and Sam announced their engagement ... sources tell TMZ. Sources with direct knowledge who are close to Britney tell TMZ ... her camp…

Still, Copeland said she did not witness any of the alleged abuse — including kidnapping and sexual assault — described by a long list of witnesses over the past month in Kelly’s racketeering trial at a federal court in Brooklyn. The Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling singer has denied accusations that he led a criminal enterprise that sexually…

Asghari admitted underneath the picture of himself in the comments: "Wayyyyyyy overdueee." He told Men's Health on Monday about life at home with Spears, although he made a point not to discuss the conservatorship that has controlled the pop superstar's life and career for the last 13 years. "I just want her to be happy. If something…

Pop Smoke Gravesite Crypt Badly Vandalized Casket Dragged Out??? 9/12/2021 5:50 AM PT 5:49 AM PT -- 9/12 Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... NYPD responded to the cemetery around 2:00 PM yesterday after an employee discovered Pop Smoke's crypt damaged. The crypt was damaged sometime between 2:30 PM on Friday and 2:00 PM on…

College Football Rescue Cat Saved By Ol' Glory After Falling From Stands!!! 9/12/2021 6:06 AM PT A stray cat is alive today because of some patriotism shown at a college football game. As fans watched Miami edge out Appalachian State at Miami's stadium, everyone's eyes moved from the field to the nosebleed section, as they…

The pop quintet -- comprising Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson -- was scheduled for a residency in November and December at Las Vegas' Zappos Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The A Very Backstreet Christmas Party dates were to be the group's "first-ever holiday shows, filled with classic…

Ben Affleck Blocks Pushy Fan ... I Ain't Waitin' For No Bodyguard!!! 9/12/2021 6:49 AM PT Ben Affleck knows boundaries, and when others don't he clearly takes charge, especially in the presence of his GF. Ben and J Lo were at the Marco Polo International Airport in Venice when a hyper-determined fan zeroed in for…

Knowing her audience, Aguilera had a series of surprises in store -- early on in the performance, the "Ain't No Other Man" singer brought out Drag Race stars Aquaria, Milk, Jaida Essence Hall and Dahlia Sin for a lip-sync medley to a string of singles. Aguilera then reappeared alongside the queens, dressed in a set of…

Let’s take a look at some of the feats that Drake achieves with the debut of Certified Lover Boy: 10th No. 1 Album: Drake is now one of only eight artists with at least 10 No. 1 albums in the 65-year history of the Billboard 200 chart. The Beatles have the most No. 1s, with…

The Stewarts' battery charges have taken long to resolve because of the pandemic and settlement negotiations. The London-born singer of '70s hits such as "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Maggie May" is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2016. Stewart and his…

Iron Maiden earns its highest charting album ever on the Billboard 200 chart (dated Sept. 18), as its latest studio effort Senjutsu debuts at No. 3. The veteran hard rock band previously peaked at No. 4 with its last two studio releases: The Book of Souls (in 2015) and The Final Frontier (2010). In total,…

Scooter Braun I'm Movin' On ... Snags $65M Estate Amid Divorce 9/12/2021 7:24 AM PT Scooter Braun is moving on with his life after filing for divorce ... he just snagged a ridiculous mansion for which he paid a king's ransom. Scooter, who manages Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Carly Rae Jepsen and David…

J Lo A Little D&G in Venice ... Dolce and Gondola 9/11/2021 6:58 AM PT Jennifer Lopez knows how to travel in style ... even when she precariously boards a tiny boat! J Lo was decked out in D&G head to toe as she jumped on a gondola in Venice, Italy, during the Venice International…

The video shows the bear pulling the bin away from a garage wall, turning it over and trying to pry it open. Meanwhile, Eldredge and others were yelling to scare it off. The bear eventually gave up, backing out of the garage without getting a meal. In 2017, Eldredge posted video of a snake raising…

2 Chainz Throws 'No Fent' Birthday Party 9/11/2021 7:16 AM PT 2 Chainz has made a statement about the fentanyl epidemic that has ripped through Hollywood and the nation, by throwing a "no fent" birthday party for himself. Chainz is turning 44 Sunday, and he marked the occasion a few days early with his party…

Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro’s dark thriller Nightmare Alley was originally set to have a limited release on Dec. 3, but will now have a wide release Dec. 17. Bob’s Burgers, the feature based on the hit animated series, snagged a May 27, 2022, release while filmmaker David O. Russell’s untitled movie will open Nov. 4,…

Stern and Sundberg are the filmmakers of such acclaimed documentaries as Reversing Roe, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Surviving Jeffrey Epstein and Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing. Their company, Break Thru, will also run production on the docuseries along with One Foot Forward, which produces content aimed at major streaming services, and Stroud, who has worked…

She added, “I was so heartbroken and my purpose was coming from this performance. I got sober at that time. I really pulled my f---ing s--- together. This song was what drove me to that place, because I knew nothing else mattered. My life in regards to love was falling apart, but I had my…

While no other details have been announced, Triller is an AI-powered music video "social streaming" platform, so expect a little AI magic for Snoop and Gaye's "new" duet tonight. The performance headlines a big night of music and boxing at Triller Fight Club, with former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield taking on Vitor Belfort in the…

Mick Brigden Rolling Stones Tour Manager ... Dies In 'Freak Accident' Digging Grave for Dog 9/11/2021 7:22 AM PT 7:22 AM PT -- Mick's wife, Julia Dreyer Brigden, tells TMZ ... Mick was digging a grave for their dying dog in a lower field on their country property Santa Rosa, CA on Sept. 7. While…

Kate Beckinsale Rushed to the Hospital in Vegas 9/10/2021 11:45 AM PT Kate Beckinsale has been rushed to the hospital in Las Vegas. Sources connected to Kate tell TMZ ... the 'Underworld' star has been staying at The Signature at MGM Grand while in town to shoot the film, "Prisoner's Daughter." We're told around 10:30…

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are back and better than ever. After a summer filled with multiple vacations and PDA photos, the couple just marked another big moment in their rekindled relationship. On Friday (Sept. 10), Lopez and Affleck attend the Venice International Film Festival together for the premiere of Affleck's new movie, The Last…

Rascal Flatts Guitarist J.D. Rooney Busted for DUI 9/10/2021 12:52 PM PT Joe Don Rooney -- lead guitarist for the country music trio Rascal Flatts -- has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing his car near Nashville ... this according to law enforcement. Cops say the musician was arrested after he crashed…

Two years since her México de Mi Corazón (Mexico of My Heart) album, Spanish singer-songwriter Natalia Jiménez has released a second volume, equally packed with tangible emotions as Jiménez takes on some Mexico's most treasured regional Mexican anthems. "I put all my effort and affection into making this record for Mexico, which is the country of…

First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week's picks below. Bomba Estereo, Deja (Sony Music Latin) Bomba Estereo's first album in four years, Deja, is divided conceptually into four sections that correspond to the four elements: water, air, earth…

Coombs was also instrumental in the careers of R&B vocal group LeVert and singer Gerald Levert. LeVert’s first album, I Get Hot, was released on Coombs’ Tempre label in 1985. “I’m Still,” the album’s first single, drew the attention of Atlantic Records which later signed the group. Coombs launched his music career at the legendary Waxie…

In March 2020, the 43-year-old Petty registered with the California Megan's Law database, which tracks local sex offenders in California, where he and Minaj currently live with their infant son, and had his charges dropped by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office. But he still faced federal charges from the Department of Justice -- which this plea deal addresses. Petty is now…

Ben & Jen We Look Good on Each Other ... Especially in Venice!!! 9/10/2021 1:06 PM PT Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reminding everyone they know how to dress to impress -- which is good, because all eyes were on them for their big public event debut. Ya gotta see Ben and Jen together…

Queens of the Stone Age Homme's Kids Want Restraining Order ... 2 Judges Deny Request 9/9/2021 3:41 PM PT 9:07 AM PT -- Brody's effort to get the restraining order on behalf of her kids is now twice denied. She initially filed it in downtown L.A., and after a judge shot it down ... she…

Ed Sheeran got his fans moving when he dropped his latest single "Shivers" and its accompanying music video on Thursday (Sept. 9). "I wrote this as soon as the Divide tour ended in a rented farm in Suffolk where we had set up a studio for a couple of weeks to see what happened. It was…

Karl-Anthony Towns Defends Jordyn Woods' Body Transformation ... 'This Is All Natural' 9/9/2021 4:04 PM PT 4:01 PM PT -- Jordyn's responded to the criticism as well, and echoes many of the same points KAT made ... insisting that finding fitness saved her life, especially after dealing with depression and the loss of her dad…

“We've created a tool, where effectively we let DJ mixes run through the Shazam technology and Shazam identifies exactly what's in a mix and they do that with a very, very high degree of success,” Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vp Apple Music and Beats tells Billboard. “For a lot of dance music and DJs who make…

The witness, who testified without using her real name, became the latest in a string of accusers to take the witness stand against Kelly since the trial began in New York City on Aug. 18. Kelly, 54, has repeatedly denied accusations that he led a criminal enterprise that sexually exploited women, girls and even boys…

Have mercy! Chlöe Bailey of the R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle finally released her debut solo single "Have Mercy" on Friday (Sept. 10). This is the first listen from the 23-year-old Grammy-nominated singer's upcoming debut album, which will be released on Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia. Earlier this year, the two sisters created separate social media accounts and teased "so…

BLACKPINK's Lisa is the latest member of the K-pop girl group to make her solo debut with her single album Lalisa, which was released on Friday (Sept. 10). After releasing multiple video teasers, the 24-year-old singer released the two-song project, featuring the title track "Lalisa" and another song titled "Money." Instrumental versions of both songs are…

L.A. Co. Sheriff Villanueva Larry Elder Attack Was Hate Crime ... Where Are the 'Woke' Politicians Now?!? 9/9/2021 5:34 PM PT Larry Elder is the victim of a hate crime -- that's how L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is viewing a woman's attempt to egg the gubernatorial candidate, and he's calling out "woke" politicians over…

Larry Elder Eggs & Punches Thrown!!! Gov. Campaign Gets Violent 9/8/2021 2:36 PM PT Larry Elder didn't seem to win over any voters in Venice, CA where a campaign stop turned ugly as a woman tried to egg him, threw punches ... and someone even fired a pellet gun!!! The conservative talk show host, and…

Other big opening weekend performers include One Republic, who will help welcome fans to LA's brand new SoFi Stadium, when they perform at halftime of the Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears game on Sunday, September 12. You can watch the Rams vs. Bears online with a free trial to Peacock here. Grab the trial…