Peter Pan ‘Memba Him?!

Canadian-American actor Jeremy Sumpter was just 14 years old when he landed the role of Peter Pan — the stubborn, arrogant but kind-hearted and free-spirited boy who lives in Neverland — in the live-action film “Peter Pan” back in 2003. Sumpter shared the big screen with Rachel Hurd-Wood as the diligent, responsible yet adventurous girl

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Justin Trudeau Draws Backlash for Posting Son’s ‘Beheaded’ Halloween Costume

JUSTIN TRUDEAU Slammed FOR SON’S ‘BEHEADED’ COSTUME ‘Tone Deaf’ Amid Israel & Palestine Conflict 11/1/2023 4:06 PM PT Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come under fire for his son’s “insensitive” headless Halloween costume … with followers pointing out how tone-deaf the PM is given the situation in the Middle East. In snaps shared to

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Ed Sheeran Brings Out Brandon Flowers for Surprise ‘Mr. Brightside’ Performance: ‘My Country’s National Anthem’

Introducing The Killers frontman to the Allegiant Stadium stage, Sheeran joked, “We’re gonna sing the song that is essentially like my country’s national anthem.” Ed Sheeran performs during the 52nd annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 29, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage The crowd at

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Fans Choose Taylor Swift’s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

1989 (Taylor’s Version) coincidentally brought in 89% of the vote. Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty Images Taylor Swift‘s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) tops this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Oct. 28) on Billboard

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Taylor Swift Breaks Spotify Record for Most-Streamed Album in a Single Day With ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

The pop star’s 2022 album, “Midnights,” previously held the record. Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant Taylor Swift has done it again. The pop star’s re-recorded 1989 album has made Spotify history in its first 24 hours of release. Spotify announced on Saturday (Oct. 28) that 1989 (Taylor’s Version), Swift’s 21-track album that arrived on Friday, is

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BMG Lays Off Dozens in Film/TV, Theatrical & International Marketing

About 40 employees were let go Thursday, including executive vp, global repertoire Fred Casimir and senior vp, global repertoire Jason Hradil. Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GI BMG terminated about 40 employees on Thursday (Oct. 27), sources within the company tell Billboard. The layoffs “discontinued” its international marketing department for recordings as well as its

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Imogen Heap Shares Photos From ‘Clean’ Recording Session to Celebrate ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Release

“This is Taylor playing a bada– card to stay in control of her work,” she wrote about Swift. Imogen Heap performs at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on Jan. 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Timothy Norris/Getty Images Imogen Heap, who co-wrote and co-produced the 1989 track “Clean” with Taylor

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Taylor Swift’s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Off to Big Start After First Day of Release

It sold over a quarter-million copies on its first day in the U.S., according to initial reports to Luminate. Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant Taylor Swift’s fourth re-recorded album, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), sold over 250,000 copies in the U.S. on its first day of release, Oct. 27, according to initial reports to data tracking firm Luminate.

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Taylor Swift’s New ‘1989’ Will Push Aside the Original — Just Like Her Other ‘Taylor’s Version’ Albums Have 

The original version of Speak Now lost 60% of its weekly U.S. consumption in the 12 weeks after Swift released her Taylor’s Version album of re-recordings. One of the most popular albums in the United States, Taylor Swift’s 1989, is about to lose significant market share to a newer version, Swift’s re-recorded 1989 (Taylor’s Version).

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Travis Kelce Keeps Halloween Costume Plans Under Wraps, But He’ll ‘Make Sure Everybody Sees It’

Couples costume? It’s unclear whether Taylor Swift will be involved in the NFL star’s “Halloween dinner party” plans. Travis Kelce Courtesy Photo While couples are very likely to dress up as new power pair Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for Halloween, it’s unclear what the superstar duo themselves are planning to wear for the holiday

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Snag Up to 37% Off Rare Beauty Sets Ahead of Sephora’s Fall Sale Event: Shop Here

Sephora’s Fall Sale starts Friday (Oct. 27), but the retailer already has stellar discounts on Selena Gomez’s beauty brand you can score here. Rare Beauty founder and creator Selena Gomez visits Sephora Times Square on November 04, 2021 in New York City. Mike Coppola/Getty Images All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.

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Taylor Swift Cheers on Travis Kelce in Kansas City Chiefs Windbreaker: Where to Buy It Before It’s Gone

The pop star attended the Thursday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos. Taylor Swift looks on before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jamie Squire/Getty Images All products and services featured

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Metro Boomin on His Role in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ Working With Future & More | Billboard News

Metro Boomin talks about how he got involved with ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ how he keeps topping the Billboard 200 with his albums, frequently working with Future, his iconic producer tags, and more on the set of his Billboard cover shoot. Metro Boomin I do strive to make every album that I do next better

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Bad Bunny’s ‘Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana’ Is 2023’s Most-Streamed Album in a Single Day on Spotify

The Puerto Rican superstar was already a force to be reckoned with on Spotify, as the most-streamed artist globally on the app for the past three years. Bad Bunny‘s just-released album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, is already setting records. Spotify announced Friday (Oct. 13) that the project is their most-streamed album

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Israeli Festival Organizers Release First Statement After Event Massacre: ‘Unspeakable Tragedy’

The producers of Israel‘s Supernova Sukkot Gathering have released their first statement following the massacre of roughly 260 attendees at the festival in Re’im, Israel, last Saturday (Oct. 7). The festival was hosting approximately 3,000 attendees, with the lineup focused on the electronic psytrance subgenre. At around 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 7, Hamas terrorists entered

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DJ Envy Had ‘Nothing To Do’ With Alleged Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Accused Fraudster Says

Cesar Pina says The Breakfast Club co-host was “never in the room” and doesn’t deserve to be “bashed” on social media. DJ Envy attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 1, 2021 in Atlanta. Derek White/WireImage Cesar Pina, a celebrity house-flipper accused of running a “Ponzi-like investment

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Mariah Carey, Twins Moroccan & Monroe Get Festive in Holiday Campaign for The Children’s Place — Shop Her Limited-Edition Dress

The Queen of Christmas designed a limited-edition dress for The Children’s Place. Mariah Carey x The Children’s Place The Children’s Place 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.

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UMG’s AI Music Lawsuit, Explained – Plus DJ Envy, Megan Thee Stallion & More Top Legal News

This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all the fun stuff in between. This week: Universal Music Group (UMG) and other music companies file a hotly-anticipated copyright lawsuit over how artificial intelligence (AI) models are

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20 Questions with Yellowcard’s Ryan Key: When We Were Young Fest, New Music & More

The frontman discusses his musical upbringing and hints at the band’s “amazing plans” for 2024. Yellowcard Acacia Evans After reuniting in September 2022 to end a five-year break, Yellowcard has enjoyed a memorable 2023: the pop-rock veterans released their first new project in seven years, the Childhood Eyes EP, this summer, right around the time

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Canadian Artist Mustafa Pens Open Letter to Justin Trudeau Urging Him to Speak for Palestine

The Toronto singer & poet also released a new song, “Name of God,” which reflects on his relationship to Islam. Mustafa Dexter Navy Toronto musician Mustafa has posted an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pleading with him to support the people of Palestine and “defy this active genocide and imprisonment that is levelling Gaza.” This

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Monster Savings: Amazon Drops Portable Speaker 43% Off & It’s ‘Worth Every Penny’

Rock out to major savings and upgrade your portable speaker without spending hundreds of dollars. Neil Godwin/MacFormat Magazine/Future via 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.

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Charly García Turns 72: Celebrate His Birthday With 72 Hits, Lesser-Known Gems & Everything in Between

Billboard celebrates the storied Argentinian legend on his birthday (Oct. 23) with a 72-track playlist. Charly García performs with Fito Paez at the piano during a show on Jan. 20, 1992 in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Ricardo Ceppi/Getty Images Español Charly García turns 72 years old on Monday (Oct. 23). The storied Argentine legend has

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Bad Bunny Thinks You Should Learn How to Say ‘Puerto Rico’ Before Visiting in New ‘SNL’ Promos

Benito schools castmember Heidi Gardner on the proper pronunciation of his native island ahead of pulling double duty as host & musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Bad Bunny and Heidi Gardner in ‘SNL’ promos NBC Español Before you visit Bad Bunny‘s native island, you better learn how to pronounce its name. In brand-new promos

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Marshmello Discusses Debut Latin Album ‘Sugar Papi’ & Reveals What He’s Working On Next

The chart-topping producer & songwriter spoke with Billboard News about making the album in Miami with Latin music stars and exciting up-and-comers. Español Although Marshmello has proven his cross-genre appeal by topping the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and Pop Airplay charts over the course of his career, the producer scored a

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‘Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story’: How to Watch for Free Without Cable

Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story premieres on Lifetime on Oct. 21. ‘Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story’ Lifetime 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. A real-life

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Usher Serenades Doja Cat With ‘There Goes My Baby’ on Her Birthday Weekend in Las Vegas

Doja Cat gladly took part in some crowd participation at Usher’s show. Usher performs onstage during his residency at La Seine Musicale on Sept. 25, 2023 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. Kristy Sparow/Getty Images Happy birthday to Doja Cat! The “Paint the Town Red” hitmaker asked for birthday greetings on Saturday (Oct. 21), but she already got

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Need New Earbuds? JBL True Wireless In-Ear Headphones Are Under $60 for Prime Day 2023

These affordable earbuds feature up to 40 hours of battery life and Pure Bass technology to create your own personal soundscape. hxyume/GI 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

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‘Barbie’ the Movie Collectables: You Can Finally Pre-Order Ken in His Iconic Fur Jacket

Add some Kenergy into your Barbie collection with Mattel Creation’s exclusive Ken doll now available for pre-order on Amazon. Ken Doll Mattel 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

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Christina Aguilera Announces New Series of Las Vegas Shows With ‘A Truly Modern Twist’

The “Beautiful” superstar will began the performances Dec. 30 at The Venetian Resort’s Voltaire. Christina Aguilera Alex Loucas Español The genie is officially out of the bottle: Pop superstar Christina Aguilera is heading back to Las Vegas. On Tuesday (Oct. 10), Aguilera exclusively announced with Billboard her new series of shows set to take place

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Signed: Central Cee Pacts With Wasserman; El Alfa Strikes Eight-Figure Sound Royalties Deal

Other ink this week: Mayer Hawthorne signs with MAC Agency, independent label Absolutely Kosher rises again and more. Central Cee Jimmy Fontaine British rapper Central Cee (“Doja,” “Sprinter”) signed with Wasserman Music for global representation. His agents there are Brent Smith, Lauren Marker, Tom Schroeder and Jesse Fayne; he’s managed by Bello. The deal follows

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AI-Powered Hit Song Analytics Platform ChartCipher Completes Beta Phase

Launched last year by MyPart and Hit Songs Deconstructed, the platform uses analytics from 10 of Billboard’s most popular charts. AI-powered hit song analytics platform ChartCipher has successfully completed its beta phase and is now accessible to the public, MyPart and Hit Songs Deconstructed jointly announced on Tuesday (Oct. 10). “Our mission is to empower

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Travis Kelce Answers Questions About Rumored Relationship: ‘You’ve Got a Lot of People That Care About Taylor, and for Good Reason’

“We’re learning with the paparazzi taking photos from all over the place,” Kelce said at a press conference Friday (Oct. 6), “but at the same time, you know, it comes with it.” Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV; Cooper Neill/Getty Images Travis Kelce has long prided himself on his ability to

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Deja Tu Huella With Myke Towers | Billboard Latin Music Week 2023

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Hits Don’t Lie: The Superstar Q&A With Shakira | Billboard Latin Music Week 2023

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The Rising Star Q&A With Manuel Turizo | Billboard Latin Music Week 2023

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Beéle on Connecting with His Fans, His Collaborations & More | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023

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Eslabon Armado Talk Winning For Their Hit “Ella Baila Sola” & More | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023

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Ivy Queen On Receiving the Icon Award, What Being An Icon Means to Her & More | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023

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DannyLux on The Reaction to His Album ‘DLUX’ & Friendship with Eslabon Armado | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023

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Manuel Turizo Reflects on How He Built His Career ‘Little By Little’ at Latin Music Week

The Colombian star spoke on his origins during the ‘Rising Star Q&A’ at Billboard Latin Music Week on Wednesday. Manuel Turizo speaks onstage at Billboard Latin Music Week held at Faena Forum on Oct. 4, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. Christopher Polk Manuel Turizo has had an extraordinary year; his Marshmello collaboration “El Merengue” received a

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‘Saturday Night Live’ Announces Return, With Bad Bunny to Pull Double Duty as Host & Musical Guest

Pete Davidson will host season premiere alongside musical guest Ice Spice, and Bad Bunny will take over the next week. Bad Bunny attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Columbia Pictures’ “Bullet Train” at Regency Village Theatre on Aug. 1, 2022 in Los Angeles. Jon Kopaloff/GI Saturday Night Live is coming back! The NBC late-night staple

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