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Ariana Grande may have gotten her start on Nickelodeon, but she just proved that she’s also a Disney Channel fan by singing a classic Hilary Duff hit in a video for R.E.M. Beauty posted Tuesday (Aug. 19). In the social media clip, the pop superstar tests out a shimmery liquid eye shadow. While deciding to add even more of the product to her lids — because why not? — Grande launches into an impromptu cover of the Lizzie McGuire star’s “Why Not” that is absolutely pitch perfect, despite the Wicked actress being on the spot. “Why not take a crazy chance?” she sings, adding her signature vibrato and improvised runs to the original melody. “Why not do a crazy dance?/ If you lose the moment, you might lose a lot.” Resharing the video to her Instagram Story, Duff expressed her disbelief that Grande had actually paid tribute. “Well I get gotten by AI a lot — but this really happened,” she wrote. Released in the early 2000s, “Why Not” was featured in the soundtrack for Disney’s The Lizzie McGuire Movie, in which Duff starred. The track also appears on Duff’s Metamorphosis album, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2003. Seven years later, Grande would make her debut as Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon’s Victorious, kickstarting her music career shortly after the show premiered. After releasing five No. 1 albums of her own — later snagging a sixth with 2024’s Eternal Sunshine — the star would revisit acting in the critically acclaimed Wicked movies, the second of which hits theaters this November. Ahead of part two’s premiere, Universal Studios recently shared a first-look video stitching together scenes from the Wicked sequel with commentary from the cast. “We really get to see how far we can push this friendship,” Grande says of characters Glinda and Elphaba in the clip. “There’s nuance, there’s hurt, there’s forgiveness … These two women love each other so much, and they truly change each other for the better.” Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Mgk (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) now has a trio of No. 1s on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, debuting atop the Aug. 23-dated list with Lost Americana. The latest set from the rapper-turned-rocker starts with 63,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the week ending Aug. 14, according to Luminate. Of that sum, 40,000 units are album sales, good enough for mgk’s second No. 1 on the all-genre Top Album Sales list. Related Lost Americana follows reigns for mgk via Tickets to My Downfall for 13 weeks in 2020 and 2021 and Mainstream Sellout for two frames in 2022. Both albums represented a departure for the artist to a more pop punk-indebted sound. Lost Americana joins those albums as a ruler of Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums as well, and on the all-genre Billboard 200, the LP starts at No. 4. Concurrently, 13 songs on the 50-position Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart are featured on the Lost Americana tracklist, paced by lead single “Cliche,” which jumps 23-10, returning to its peak, which it first achieved upon its debut in June. It earned 5.7 million radio audience impressions, 5.2 million official U.S. streams and sold 1,000 downloads in the week ending Aug. 14. It also re-enters at No. 79 on the all-format Billboard Hot 100. The newly released “Outlaw Overture” follows on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs at No. 22 (2.9 million streams). “Cliche” rises 25-23 on the latest Pop Airplay tally, tying the peak of mgk’s “Lonely Road,” with Jelly Roll, earlier this year. “Cliche” also spent six weeks on Adult Pop Airplay, peaking at No. 33. Daily newsletters straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Latin music icon DY is officially back. After announcing his retirement in 2022, the Puerto Rican superstar (formerly known as Daddy Yankee) will make his triumphant return to the stage at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week. The coveted event is slated to run Oct. 20–24 and take place at the Fillmore Miami Beach. Set to star on “The Power of Reinvention” panel, the billion-stream hitmaker will open up about his “legendary career, the evolution of his artistry, and how he is shaping his next chapter,” says the press release. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Billboard Latin Music Week has always been where history is written. In 2006, DY was the Star Q&A at the Billboard Latin Music Conference, and the first reggaeton artist on our cover. Now, his return marks another defining chapter in our story,” said Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin and Español, in a press release. “His journey of reinvention is not only inspiring but deeply relevant for today’s generation of artists and fans alike.” The announcement comes hot on the heels of DY’s latest single and music video”Sonríele,” a joyous summer anthem under HYBE Latin America. “This isn’t about a comeback. It’s about connection,” DY said about the song when it released in July. “Life’s not perfect, but we have to smile through it. This song was born from what we live every day — it’s my way of telling people not to give up, to appreciate the little things and never let anyone take their joy away.” Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 promises unparalleled access to top artists, with a lineup featuring Anuel AA, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Ozuna, Myke Towers, Laura Pausini, Carín León, Silvana Estrada, Pablo Alborán, Ela Taubert, Goyo, Kapo, Luis R. Conriquez, Netón Vega, Óscar Maydon, Xavi and more, with additional acts to be announced. The week will feature panels, live performances, workshops, and networking events, wrapping up with a special celebration concert on Oct. 24. The event aligns with the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, airing live from Miami on Thursday, Oct. 23 on Telemundo and Peacock. Tickets for Latin Music Week 2025 are now available at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com. Source link

Gunna grabs his sixth No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with The Last Wun, which opens atop the list dated Aug. 23. The set begins with 80,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the tracking week of Aug. 8-14, according to Luminate. Streaming activity, at 79,000 units, contributes almost all of The Last Wun’s first-week count, equaling 104.5 million official on-demand audio and video streams of the album’s songs. One thousand units are from traditional album sales, with a negligible amount in track-equivalent units. (One unit equals the following levels of consumption: one album sale, 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 1,250 paid/subscription tier or 3,750 ad-supported tier of official on-demand audio and video streams for a song on the album.) The Last Wun, released on Gunna/Young Stoner Life/300/Atlantic Group, is Gunna’s sixth champ on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, all earned consecutively. Here’s a review of his chart-topping collection: Album Title, Weeks at No. 1, Date Reached No. 1 Drip or Drown 2, one, March 9, 2019 Wunna, one, June 6, 2020 DS4Ever, five, Jan. 22, 2022 A Gift & a Curse, one, July 1, 2023 One of Wun, two, May 25, 2024 The Last Wun, one (to date), Aug. 23, 2025 Beyond the six leaders, two other Gunna projects have reached Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Drip Season 3 peaked at No. 25 in February 2018 and Drip Harder, a collaborative set with Lil Baby, claimed a No. 2 best that October. Elsewhere, The Last Wun enters as Gunna’s sixth No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums chart and starts at No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard 200. The album’s arrival sparks a parade of 16 titles on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. All are debuts except “Won’t Stop,” which returns for a fifth week on the chart and peaked at No. 17 in June. Here’s a complete recap of The Last Wun’s track placements on this week’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. No. 10, “Just Say Dat” No. 16, “Forever Be Mine,” featuring Wizkid No. 17, “Sakpase” No. 18, “At My Purest,” featuring Offset No. 21, “Let That Sink In” No. 22, “gp” No. 24, “wgft,” featuring Burna Boy No. 27, “Many Nights” No. 30, “Biting My Game” No. 33, “Again” No. 35, “Prototype” No. 36, “Endless” No. 37, “Won’t Stop” No. 38, “I Can’t Feel My Face,” featuring Nechie No. 45, “Podcast” No. 50, “Satisfaction,” featuring Asake In addition to its 16 appearances, the album spawned another hit with pre-release single “Him All Along,” which achieved a No. 15 peak last November. Source link

If you haven’t already begun gearing up for BTS‘ breathlessly anticipated return next year, you’ll get a chance to brush up on RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook’s most iconic looks and movies next month thanks to BTS Movie Weeks. On Wednesday (Aug. 20), the K-pop superstars announced a cinematic celebration featuring screenings of four of their beloved concert films. Movie Weeks will hit more than 2,500 theaters in 65 countries/regions from Sept. 24 through Oct. 5 for showings of 2016’s Live 花樣年華 On Stage : Epilogue Remastered, BTS 2017 Live Trilogy EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR THE FINAL Remastered, BTS 2019 WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF’ LONDON Remastered and BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO Remastered. The 2016 and 2017 films will screen during the first week, followed by the 2019 and 2021 movies during week two. To celebrate the event, a special all-day screening will take place on the final day (Oct. 5) featuring back-to-back showings of all four movies. According to the release, all four films have been remastered in 4K with 5.1 channel surround sound for the event. Tickets for the screenings will go on sale on Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. ET here. In addition to the screenings, the event will also feature online and offline activities for ARMY, with Trafalgar Releasing CEO Marc Allenby saying in a statement, “We are proud to bring this unique festival event to cinemas worldwide in partnership with HYBE, celebrating BTS’ legendary live performances. The response to previous BTS theatrical releases has been phenomenal, and we believe the anticipation surrounding the group’s return will create unforgettable moments for fans in cinemas across the globe.” The 100-minute 2016 film is described as “the grand finale of [BTS’] ‘The Most Beautiful Moment in Life’ series,” featuring performances of the songs “Autumn Leaves,” “Butterfly,” “FIRE,” ‘Save ME” and “EPILOGUE: Young Forever.” The remastered 105-minute 2017 movie will spotlight performances of “Blood Sweat & Tears,” “DNA” and “MIC Drop.” The 2019 movie finds the group at their world-dominating best at a time when they became the first Korean act to headline London’s Wembley Stadium, while 2021’s MUSTER SOWOOZOO chronicles a “one of a kind ‘FESTA’” uniting the band and ARMY at an open-air performance for their eighth anniversary celebration. Now that all the group’s members have completed their mandatory South Korean military service, BTS is gearing up for their full-strength return next year at an as-yet-undisclosed time. In a July 1 livestream the group announced that they will release a new album next spring as the follow-up to their recently released first live album, PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE — LIVE. Source link

Ernesto Barajas, leader of the Mexican regional music group Enigma Norteño, was shot and killed on Tuesday (Aug. 19) afternoon in a parking lot in the municipality of Zapopan, on the outskirts of Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco, according to local media reports. He was 38 years old. The artist’s management and booking office, Tanto Líder, confirmed his death to Billboard Español. Tanto Líder also posted about Barajas’ passing through his Instagram Stories. “Rest in peace, Ernesto Barajas. Your Tanto Líder family will always be proud of you and remember you as the great artist and human being you were,” read the statement. “May God hold you in His holy love.” Two other people were reportedly injured in the attack, according to the newspaper El Universal, which also reported that Barajas had received threats from organized crime in 2023, and that the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the events. Calls made by Billboard Español to the prosecutor’s office and police were not immediately returned. Barajas rose to fame alongside his band with an extensive repertoire of narcocorridos in which he gave special prominence to figures from the Sinaloa Cartel, the state where he was born. Titles such as “Los Lujos el R,” “Quemándose un Gallito (El Rambo),” “Chavo Félix,” “Mayito Gordo,” “El Flaquito,” “El Chicken Little (EL 09)” and “Álbum JGL” are part of a long list of hits. In recent years, the singer had received constant threats, one of the most talked about being a narcomanta that appeared prior to Barajas’ show in Rosarito, Baja California in 2023, allegedly from the CJNG (Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación), leading to the cancelation of his performance, according to El Financiero. The publication also reported that one direct message to the artist criticized his relationship with Alfonso “El Aquiles” and René “La Rana” Arzate García of the Sinaloa Cartel, and was signed by the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel. Due to its lyrics, Enigma Norteño was one of the groups most affected by the ban in several Mexican states on performing music that glorifies crime. In May, during an interview broadcast on Telemundo, Barajas spoke about this situation: “In my opinion, a song, a corrido, has nothing to do with what is happening in Mexico,” he said at the time. “About five or six years ago, there was also a wave of zero corridos. We once played in Chihuahua, which is one of the strictest states. I remember we made a list and played only songs, literally, and we had to do what other colleagues are doing, which is just playing the accordion and stuff, and they (the audience) were the ones singing.” In addition to music, Ernesto Barajas hosted the podcast Puntos de Vista; the last episode was published on his YouTube channel on Aug. 13. His podcast featured guests such as Eduin Caz from Grupo Firme, Gabito Ballesteros, Roberto Tapia, and Jesús Ortiz Paz from Fuerza Regida. In 2024, Enigma Norteño celebrated two decades of its career with a commemorative album, XX, featuring stars such as Gabito Ballesteros, Carín León, Panter Bélico and Joel de la P, all of whom are declared fans of the group. Just on Aug. 15, singer and producer Edgardo Nuñez released the song “Hello Kitty” in collaboration with the group. Source link

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been on an all-caps roll lately trolling the Trump White House. In a series of cap-locked Truth Social-like screeds, Newsom’s press office account has expertly approximated the shouting out the window tone of many of Donald Trump’s social missives while taking aim at the President, his administration members and Fox News supporters in satirical screeds on X. But over the weekend Newsom appeared to cross a line when he brought vocal Trump pal Kid Rock into the fray. In a clearly Photoshopped poster mimicking the iconic Uncle Sam Wants You WWI Army recruitment posters, Newsom’s team threw up an image of Rock in a red, white and blue top hat and matching suit in front of the American flag with the message “Kid Rock Wants You to Support Gavin Newsom.” Extending the clearly fake endorsement, Newsom’s personal account added “Thanks, @KidRock!!,” in seeming appreciation of the unexpected endorsement from the rocker-turned-country-singer who labeled Trump an “American Badass” in an interview in January. As you might expect, Rock, 54, didn’t love it. In a response post, the “Don’t Tell Me How to Live” singer wrote, “The only support Gavin Newscum will ever get out of me is from DEEZ NUTZ,” repurposing one of Trump’s pet nicknames for the California politician. Newsom went all-in this week on his challenge to Trump’s call for off-cycle redistricting in Texas to hold on to Republican’s slim House next year by asking Californians to vote on redistricting in the Golden State. The Rock AI post appeared to be a call-back to a Trump post from last year in which the former reality TV star shared a clearly cooked-up images of Taylor Swift falsely claiming that the singer had endorsed him. Trump has since repeatedly said he “hates” Swift, recently lashing out at the world’s biggest pop star by claiming that he “can’t stand her (HATE!)” and that she is “NO LONGER HOT.” Newsom didn’t miss that opportunity to troll either, with the Governor’s press office writing on Tuesday (Aug. 19), “I HATE KID ROCK !!!“ Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Jack White has some thoughts on the gilding of the White House. The rocker who opened a bespoke upholstery shop in Detroit in the mid 1990s before launching his music career — and who has long had a keen eye for visual aesthetics — went scorched earth on Donald Trump’s gold-plated makeover of the People’s House in a no-holds-barred Instagram post on Tuesday (Aug. 19). Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Look at how disgusting trump has transformed the historic White House. It’s now a vulgar, gold leafed and gaudy, professional wrestler’s dressing room,” White said of the makeover Trump has rolled out for the White House, which includes all-gold-everything in the Oval Office. “Can’t wait for the UFC match on the front lawn too, he’s almost fully achieved the movie Idiocracy,” White added in reference to Trump’s plans to hold a ultimate fighting match on the White House grounds next year and the beloved 2006 Mike Judge movie satire of a world in which anti-intellectual, lowest-common-denominator dolts inherit the Earth. “Look at his disgusting taste, would you even buy a used car from this conman, let alone give him the nuclear codes?” White asked. In a clever side slam, White tagged Trump with a link to professional wrestling legend “Nature Boy” Ric Flair’s Instagram feed in the post, in which he also took aim a the many ways the president is abrogating norms by profiting from his second tenure in office. “A gold plated trump bible would look perfect up on that mantle with a pair of trump shoes on either side wouldn’t it?” White wrote. “What an embarrassment to American history. Also pictured in this photograph, a REAL leader of a nation in a black suit.” The post featured a photo of Trump meeting with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy this week in the dizzyingly filigreed Oval Office. In keeping with the wrestling metaphor, White House communications director Steven Cheung attempted his own smack down of the 12-time Grammy-winning rocker who is slated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the White Stripes in November. “Jack White is a washed-up, has-been loser posting drivel on social media because he clearly has ample time on his hands due to his stalled career,” Cheung told The Daily Beast. “It’s apparent he’s been masquerading as a real artist, because he fails to appreciate, and quite frankly disrespects, the splendor and significance of the Oval Office inside of ‘The People’s House.’” At press time it appeared White had not responded to Cheung’s comments. In May, photo editor and creative consultant Emily Keegin wrote an essay in The New York Times entitled “Trump’s Oval Office is a Gilded Rococo Nightmare. Help,” in which she noted that in 2017 journalist Peter York referred to Trump’s shiny aesthetic as “dictator chic,” likening the former reality TV star’s New York penthouse style to that of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s opulent, garish mansions. In the commentary, Keegin described the 14K White House redesign as, “a parade of golden objects that march across the mantel, relegating the traditional Swedish ivy to a greenhouse. Gilded Rococo wall appliqués, nearly identical to the ones at Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, are stuck to the fireplace and office walls with the same level of aesthetic consideration a child gives her doll’s face before covering it in nail polish.” Check out White’s post here. Source link

Judas Priest singer Rob Halford revealed in May that he was “gutted” to miss Ozzy Osbourne‘s final show with Black Sabbath at July’s Back to the Beginning concert. Halford, who, like Ozzy, is from Birmingham, England, was, unfortunately, double-booked on July 5, slated to play a 60th anniversary show with the Scorpions in Hanover, Germany that day. Now, following Osbourne’s death on July 22 at age 76 from a heart attack, Halford is opening up about his grief following the loss of the fellow Metal icon who meant so much to him. In an interview with Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown, Halford, 73, described getting a call on the day Osbourne passed and just losing it. “I just put the phone down in my hotel room… and I just curled up in a ball and bawled my eyes out for hours,” he said. “I just couldn’t believe it. I still can’t believe it now,” Halford added. “I’m still grieving like so many people.” Halford said Priest had a show the next day and he described struggling to process “all this tragedy, all this love, because I’ve never seen such an outpouring of love.” But just like other times when the band had to perform after losing one of their beloved musical compatriots, the show went on and Priest played a tune called “Giants in the Sky” from the band’s 2024 Invincible Shield album about legends that have moved on from this world. The song features the now apropos refrain, “Homage to the legends/ Till the bitter end/ Leaving such a legacy my friends/ Giants in the sky/ You won’t ever die.” During that show, Halford said he referenced Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister, Ronnie James Dio, Janis Joplin, Freddie Mercury and, for that night, Ozzy. “I said to everybody, this is so much to try and comprehend and so tough. But Ozzy would say ‘Let’s party. Let’s rock and roll. Let’s live it up, let’s enjoy.’ That was in his heart, his soul and his spirit. Whenever we did shows together he would always say to me, ‘Did you have a good time?,’” Halford explained. Halford recalled Osbourne’s generosity and caring nature, as well as his musical feats with Sabbath and as a solo act. “He was the embodiment of kindness in that respect,” he said. The leather and studs rocker suggested that we should keep talking about and celebrating Ozzy and his legacy, to get through the grief by thinking about the joy and good times. And, in Priest’s case, by continuing to perform Sabbath’s “War Pigs” at the top of their shows. Osbourne died 17 days after playing his final show, where he played a solo set and a reunion gig with the original Sabbath lineup at Birmingham’s Villa Park alongside fellow metal legends including Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Metallica, Gojira and many more. Watch Halford discuss his grief over Osbourne’s death below. Source link

Troy Cassar-Daley added to his impressive tally of accolades Tuesday night (Aug. 19) with the Excellence in the Community award, presented at Support Act’s annual Music in the House. Explore See latest videos, charts and news It was cold and wet outside, but there was no shortage of warmth inside The Linseed House, on the Grounds of Alexandria, as rock legend Jimmy Barnes, Goanna frontman Shane Howard, Slim Dusty’s daughter Anne Kirkpatrick and others paid tribute to the veteran singer. Music in the House was created in 2006 as an opportunity for the music industry charity to recognize an artist, or artists, in Australian music for their musicianship and their broader contribution to the community. Cassar-Daley was saluted not only for his outstanding, 30-plus year career, but also for his tireless community work, from mentoring emerging talent around the nation, to speaking out on men’s mental health, working in schools, championing Aboriginal culture, and much more. Kirkpatrick presented Cassar-Daley with the special honor. “It’s not just about the accolades with Troy,” she told the full house. “Troy makes connections. He’s a proud Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung man, Troy makes connections with music, connections with land and connections to people and communities right across Australia. He’s regularly gone into regional areas before a gig, without fanfare, working with schools and groups,” she added, “encouraging and promoting the power of music and sharing stories.” As he stepped up to the stage, Cassar-Daley admitted that he “did try to give this award back” and, as many close to him already know, doesn’t “like making speeches.” He mightn’t like delivering them, but when he does, he’s untouchable. The singer and songwriter spoke for 10 minutes, sharing touching memories of his extended family, friends and collaborators, many of whom were in the room. Cassar-Daley should be used to the spotlight. The Australian country great collected his sixth ARIA Award last year, winning for best country album, recognition for his 12th studio collection Between The Fires, which peaked at No. 2 on the ARIA Chart, a career-best solo chart position. Across his career, he has collected four CMAA Entertainer of the Year titles, three APRA Song of the Year Awards, nine Deadly Awards, two NIMAs, and an unprecedented 45 Golden Guitars. In 2017, he was named the 50th inductee into the Roll of Renown. The 2025 Support Act event featured live performances of Cassar-Daley’s songs by his daughter Jem Cassar-Daley, Jimmy and Mahalia Barnes, Busby Marou, and Shane Howard, with Barnes’ son David Campbell as emcee. Before belting out a rendition of “Shutting Down Our Town”, Jimmy Barnes recalled how he was “absolutely terrified” on his first experience sharing the stage with Cassar-Daley. “I’d never heard anybody with a voice that was so soulful. I fancied myself as a soul singer, until I sang with Troy. Everything he sings, it makes me want to cry. It’s just beautiful.” Jem chose the deep cut “Brighter Day,” a “song I hold very close to me,” she remarked. “Every time I hear the opening guitar riff I get goosebumps and I’m taken right back to being a kid again. Dad’s storytelling is real, raw and vivid. It’s moved and inspired me from a very young age, so performing my own version of this song means the absolute world to me.” Guests watching on included Cold Chisel guitarist and singer Ian Moss; federal Minister for the Arts Tony Burke; NSW Special Minister of State, Minister for Transport, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy John Graham; and Jenny McAllister, the ALP senator for the state of New South Wales and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Earlier, Support Act CEO Clive Miller posthumously awarded Excellence In Community honors to veteran music publisher, artist and Support Act spearhead John Bromell, and to the beloved artist manager, tech production manager and industry allrounder Dominic “Mick” Mazzone. Previous recipients of the Excellence in the Community salute include Midnight Oil, Tina Arena, the late Archie Roach, Jenny Morris, Paul Kelly, Marcia Hines and last year’s winners Powderfinger. All proceeds from the event, which included a raffle, a live auction and online auction, help fund Support Act’s crisis relief and mental health programs for music workers in need. Source link