Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the Highest-Grossing and Most-Attended Venue of the Year Globally

In an unstable year for touring, an unlikely contender has risen to become the highest-grossing and most-attended venue of the year.  According to data provided to Billboard Boxscore, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado is not only the biggest moneymaking venue with a capacity between 5,001-10,000 of 2021 but the top-grossing venue of any size,…

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Bop Shop: Songs From Adele, Jockstrap, Cazwell, Rosalía, And More

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…

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Meet The Freshman Class Of Mindy Kaling’s The Sex Lives Of College Girls

HBO Max By Alex Gonzalez Class is in session at Vermont’s prestigious Essex College. In HBO Max’s coming-of-age series The Sex Lives of College Girls, premiering today (November 18), four “freshthems” arrive at the fictional campus to find challenging classes, filterless friendships, and scandalous sexcapades ahead of them. Assigned as roommates in the dorms, the…

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Watch Kacey Musgraves Struggle to Pick Her Favorite Color With Elmo & Big Bird on ‘Sesame Street’

The singer previously appeared on the popular children’s show in 2020. Sesame Street: Kacey Musgraves sings All the Colors of the World Courtesy Photo Kacey Musgraves is the latest musician to make a visit to Sesame Street. During her recent appearance, the country singer struggles to pick her favorite color in the rainbow while singing…

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Everything to Know About Wisin & Yandel’s New Single, Tour & Album — Is This Their Last?

The reggaeton duo sat for an exclusive Instagram Live with Billboard to discuss their upcoming album, ‘La Ultima Misión.’ Wisin & Yandel Oscar Mena* Reggaetón’s duet kings – Wisin & Yandel — have gotten back together for the first time since the pandemic for the new single “Recordar,” an Afrobeat jam co-produced by EDM king David…

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Bop Shop: Songs From Fletcher And Hayley Kioyoko, Wild Pink, And More

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…

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First Stream: Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s Holiday Track, Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi Collab & More Releases | Billboard News

Most Popular Kate Middleton Couldn’t Conceal Her Reaction to This Child Listing Harry & Meghan as Her Favorite Royals Jacqueline Avant, Wife of Music Icon Clarence Avant, Shot and Killed in Beverly Hills Home YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s Music Videos Removed From YouTube Contrary to Viral Tweet, USC is Not Buying Lincoln Riley’s Homes You…

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Hulu Pulls Newly-Released Astroworld Documentary to ‘Avoid Confusion’ | Billboard News

Most Popular Kate Middleton Couldn’t Conceal Her Reaction to This Child Listing Harry & Meghan as Her Favorite Royals Jacqueline Avant, Wife of Music Icon Clarence Avant, Shot and Killed in Beverly Hills Home YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s Music Videos Removed From YouTube Contrary to Viral Tweet, USC is Not Buying Lincoln Riley’s Homes You…

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Drake & Lil Baby’s ‘Girls’ Is No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart

For a record-extending 41st occasion, Drake adds a new No. 1 to his account on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, as “Girls Want Girls,” featuring Lil Baby, moves into the penthouse on the list dated Dec. 4. “Girls” extends Drake’s record total and increases the distance between himself and his nearest competitor, Lil Wayne (20),…

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TikTok Introduces Direct Tipping for Creators

The feature will live inside Creator Next, a set of new and existing tools designed to provide TikTok creators with additional content-monetization opportunities. Tiktok David Talukdar/Shutterstock TikTok has unveiled a hub of new and existing tools that will allow creators on the wildly-popular video-sharing platform to exploit additional monetization opportunities as they grow their followings.…

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John Ivey Promoted at iHeartMedia, Will Hand Over KIIS FM Program Director Duties

Programming veteran John Ivey is moving up at iHeartMedia. Effective immediately, Ivey will take on the role of president of CHR (Contemporary Hits Radio) content development and strategy.   In his new role, Ivey will focus on the recruitment, training, deployment and career growth of talent across all of iHeart’s CHR stations. In addition, Ivey will work closely with executive vp of…

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24kGoldn, JoJo, Giveon & More Share Their Thanksgiving Favorites | Billboard News

Most Popular Salma Hayek Is Back to Posting Stunning Swimwear Shots With This Photo That Highlights Her Curves Siddiq Saunderson Opens Up About Ghostface Killah’s Dennis/D-Love Duality In ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Waterfront Estate in New York’s Westchester County Breaks Local Sales Records Contrary to Viral Tweet, USC is Not Buying Lincoln Riley’s Homes You…

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Japanese Star Masaki Suda Drops Dreamy Blue-Tinged ‘Last Scene’ Music Video: Watch

The track was released on Wednesday (Nov. 24). Masaki Suda Courtesy of Billboard Japan Japanese movie star and singer Masaki Suda shared the new music video accompanying his latest single called “Last Scene.” The CD for the track written by Huwie Ishizaki, Suda’s collaborator on such hits as “Sayonara Elegy” and “Niji,” was released on…

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Marilyn Manson’s House Raided By L.A. County Sheriff in Sexual Assault Investigation

Marilyn Manson L.A. County Sheriff Raids His Home … In Sexual Assault Investigation 11/29/2021 5:45 PM PT Marilyn Manson’s home was crawling with detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and it’s related to his ongoing sexual assault investigations … this publication has learned. Our law enforcement sources tell us Special Victims Unit detectives went…

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Bill Cosby Prosecutors Urge Supreme Court to Restore Conviction

Prosecutors urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction, complaining in a petition released Monday the verdict was thrown out over a questionable agreement that the comic claimed gave him lifetime immunity. They said the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in June to overturn Cosby’s conviction created a dangerous precedent by giving…

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Stephen Sondheim Remembered by Uzo Aduba, Hugh Jackman, Josh Gad and More: ‘The Best There Ever Was’

Following the death of Stephen Sondheim, Hollywood stars took to social media to share tributes and memories of the award-winning composer and lyricist who was known for revolutionizing American musical theater. Sondheim, whose achievements included Company, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park With George and Into the Woods, died at 91. Explore See latest videos,…

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Dionne Warwick & Chance the Rapper Team Up for ‘Nothing’s Impossible’ Duet

Dionne Warwick and Chance the Rapper revealed the song was in the works back in January, and it’s finally here. Dionne Warwick attends Clive Davis’ 2019 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton on Feb. 9, 2019 in Los Angeles. John Salangsang/Shutterstock “Nothing’s Impossible,” a duet between Dionne Warwick and Chance the Rapper, has arrived. “For…

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Ye (Kanye West) Reflects on Marriage to Kim Kardashian, Mental Health & More in Candid ‘Thanksgiving Prayer’ Video

“All I think about every day is how I get my family back together,” Ye says. Kanye West arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Kanye West is hoping to make some positive changes in his life this holiday season. The 44-year-old rapper and fashion…

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Kanye West, Taylor Swift Added to Grammys Nominees List After Last Minute Category Expansion: Report

A New York Times report reveals that ABBA, Lil Nas X also benefited from late recognition following a Recording Academy meeting 24 hours before the nominations were announced. A Grammy award photographed in 2015. John Parra/WireImage for NARAS The Record Academy’s surprise decision to expand the number of nominees in four major Grammy categories was…

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Celebrate the Premiere of ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ With These Beatles Turntables

The limited-edition edition record players are officially-licensed and make a great gift for Beatles’ fans and merch collectors alike The Beatles John Downing/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…

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Eric Bellinger Finds Himself in a ‘New Light’ With Grammy Nomination

Bellinger talks to Billboard about his first nod as a lead artist & his just-released ‘New Light: Acoustics,’ featuring four of the album’s fan-favorite singles. Eric Bellinger Akilah Townsend When singer-songwriter-producer Eric Bellinger learned he’d received his first Grammy nomination as an artist — best progressive R&B album for New Light — the first thing…

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Grammy Nominations in the Post-Committee Era: Who Benefited & Who Didn’t? (Analysis)

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga and ABBA might want to thank the Recording Academy for getting rid of its nominations review committees. Wizkid might feel differently. This year, for the first time in 27 years, the final nominations in the Grammys’ Big Four categories were determined by the Academy’s 11,000 voting members without being second-guessed…

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H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan & Silk Sonic Stand Up for R&B in 2022 Grammy Nominations

Justin Bieber received his R&B validation with a best R&B performance nod for “Peaches,” featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon. H.E.R. Jordan Strauss/AP/Shutterstock Just like last year, the R&B nominations for the 64th Grammy Awards are once again a potpourri of genre faves, surprises and omissions. H.E.R. brings her total Grammy nominations count to 21 with…

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Kanye West and Drake Set for ‘Free Larry Hoover’ Benefit Concert in Los Angeles

“God’s Plan,” Ye wrote alongside the event’s poster. Kanye West arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Kanye West and Drake will soon be taking the stage together after ending their long-running beef. The 44-year-old rapper and fashion mogul, who recently changed his name to…

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Janet Jackson Doc ‘Malfunction’ Explores Blacklisting Claims, Les Moonves Involvement in Super Bowl Controversy

“I’m really grateful we’ve arrived at this moment of a cultural reckoning and a reevaluation of what happened,” says Jenna Wortham, a culture writer for The New York Times, at one point during Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson. “But we should never forget what they did to Janet. We should never forget that…

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First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Kaytranada, Fred Again, Krewella & More

This week in dance music, we spoke to Caribou about getting back on the road after the pandemic forced the cancellation of his 2020 tour; Ultra Music Festival and California’s cannabis-centric Northern Nights festival both dropped lineups; the BPM Festival announced a Brazilian expansion; and Tiësto and Ava Max’s “The Business” hit the upper reaches…

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Plugged In: Can Fitness Be as Lucrative as Gaming for the Music Industry?

Welcome to Plugged In, a newsletter that will highlight the unfiltered thoughts of the CEOs, decision-makers and power players at the intersection of technology and music. I’m Micah Singleton, Billboard’s director of technology coverage. I lead Billboard’s reporting of the streaming music ecosystem and startups that bridge the gap between two of America’s most important…

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China Foreign Ministry Claims They’re ‘Not Aware’ Of Tennis Star Peng Shuai’s Disappearance

The Chinese Foreign Ministry continues to claim they have no idea what happened to tennis star Peng Shuai … who suddenly vanished over 2 weeks ago after accusing a powerful Chinese official of sexual assault. Zhao Lijian, ministry spokesperson, was asked about Shuai’s disappearance, telling media … the situation is “not a diplomatic question and…

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‘Succession’ and ‘Moonlight’ Composer Nicholas Britell Joins UMPG

The sought-after composer has signed a worldwide publishing deal with UMPG. Nicholas Britell Emma McIntyre/Amazon Studios Universal Music Publishing Group has signed composer Nicholas Britell to a worldwide publishing deal. Known best for his iconic, Emmy-winning theme for HBO’s Succession as well as scores for major films like Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk, Vice, The…

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Grupo Firme Perform Their Hits ‘Ya Superame’ & ‘Me Gustas’ at 2021 Latin Grammys

The Regional Mexican group won best banda album at the early awards ceremony. Grupo Firme Courtesy of Nederlander Concerts Grupo Firme took center stage at the 2021 Latin Grammys on Thursday night (Nov. 18) to perform two of their biggest hits. Wearing different outfits that best represent their styles, the six-member group first performed their…

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Gloria Estefan, Anitta & More Kick Off 2021 Latin Grammys With Epic Opening Medley

Farina, Diego Torres, Giulia & Pedro Castro also performed in the colorful medley of “Abriendo Puertas,” “Cuando Hay Amor” and “Magalenha.” Gloria Estefan Formento & Formento Gloria Estefan, Anitta, Farina, Diego Torres, Giulia and Pedro Castro kicked off this year’s 22nd annual Latin Grammys with a colorful medley performance of “Abriendo Puertas,” “Cuando Hay Amor”…

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Camilo Performs Feel-Good ‘Vida De Rico’ & ‘Kesi’ Medley at 2021 Latin Grammys

The Colombian singer-songwriter leads the 2021 Latin Grammys with 10 nominations. Camilo Courtesy Photo Camilo performed his cumbia “Vida de Rico” and champeta-infused “Kesi” at the 22nd annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night (Nov. 18), bringing his feel-good energy to the stage. The Colombian singer-songwriter was presented by his wife and singer Evaluna Montaner…

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Conor McGregor Says He ‘Severely Damaged’ Leg Training Before Poirier Fight

Conor McGregor I ‘Severely Damaged Left Leg’ Training Before Poirier Fight 11/17/2021 4:38 PM PT Conor McGregor claims it wasn’t Dustin Poirier who gruesomely broke his leg during their trilogy fight … ’cause the limb was “severely damaged” heading into the scrap. The 33-year-old former UFC double champ made the declaration in a series of…

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Taylor Swift Releases an Even Sadder Version of ‘All Too Well’ for ‘Sad Girl Autumn’: Listen

“One of the saddest songs I’ve ever written just got sadder.” Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant If you just now stopped crying after watching Taylor Swift‘s emotional performance of “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, it’s time to get your tissues back out. On Wednesday (Nov. 17), Swift released…

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Billie Eilish Performs as Sally at ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Concert: Watch

Billie Eilish took the stage with Danny Elfman for Disney’s live-to-film concert experience of Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ in Los Angeles. Billie Eilish performs onstage during Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park on Oct. 2, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Rich Fury/Getty Images Billie Eilish took the stage with Danny Elfman for Disney’s…

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Travis Scott’s Latest Nike Shoe Launch Postponed ‘Out of Respect’ After Astroworld Tragedy

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner confirmed Blount’s tragic death in a post he shared Sunday (Nov. 14), tweeting, “I am saddened to learn of Ezra’s death this evening. Our city tonight prays for his mom, dad, grandparents, other family members and classmates at this time. They will need all of our support in the months and years to…

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