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Will 2025 bring a new Justin Bieber album? Mixed in among Bieber’s weekend Instagram photos of wildlife, ice skating with wife Hailey, and frolicking in a snowy landscape in only underwear are new images of the singer apparently recording music. Bieber uploaded a couple pictures of himself singing with headphones on and mic in hand in a post on Saturday (Jan. 18). Photographer Rory Kramer, who’s been credited on all of the pop star’s most recent pictures on Instagram, was tagged on the post. The visual preview hinting at potential music in the works comes just a few days after Bieber shared a 24-second clip of a track. In a short recording posted on Jan. 15, which sounded like a demo, he was heard singing lines that sounded like “B—- I’m takin’ bait/ I’m takin’ it/ You takin’ bait/ I’m shakin’ it/ You’re shakin’ it/ Shakin’ off the hate,” with raspy vocals accompanied by spare acoustic guitar. Bieber also posted some photos from what also looked to be a studio session — where he was seen with a keyboard and mic — back in October, just a few weeks after fellow artist Mk.gee mentioned to the New York Times that he’d been in the studio with him. “He’s searching. Anything that comes out of his mouth: That’s pop music. You can really do pretty wild stuff behind that, just because it represents something,” Mk.gee said at the time. A new album release from Bieber, who made headlines in early January when he unfollowed longtime manager Scooter Braun, would be his first since 2021’s Justice. Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in March of that year, Justice brought tracks including lead single “Holy” with Chance the Rapper, which peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100, and the No. 1 hit “Peaches” with Daniel Caesar and Giveon. His most recent single was 2022 one-off “Honest” featuring Don Toliver. In 2023, Bieber was a featured artist on Toliver’s track “Private Landing” with Future. He also sang with SZA on an acoustic version of “Snooze.” Source link

Chris Stapleton fans will have more chances to see him on the road in 2025. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has added nine new concerts to his 2025 All-American Road Show Tour. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This year will find Stapleton playing shows in Australia and New Zealand in February and March, before returning to the U.S. for shows starting in June. The newly-added slate of dates find him doubling up performances in nine U.S. cities, adding shows in Charlottesville, Va. (with a new show on June 6), Grand Rapids, Mich. (June 13), Tinley Park, Ill. (June 28), New York, N.Y. (July 26), Noblesville, Ind. (Aug. 2), Phoenix, Ariz. (Aug. 9), Salt Lake City, Utah (Aug. 16), Denver, Colo. (Aug. 23) and Hollywood, Fla. (Oct. 11). Special guests on various dates on the tour are Allen Stone, Brittney Spencer, Grace Potter, Maggie Rose, Marcus King, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Nikki Lane, and The War and Treaty. Tickets for the new shows will be open for pre-sale starting Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. local time. General on-sale will start Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can gain early access to tickets through signing up for Stapleton’s fan club. Beyond his headlining tour, Stapleton is nominated for two accolades at the upcoming 67th annual Grammy Awards: best country album (for Higher) and best country solo performance (for “It Takes a Woman”). In November, Stapleton added three additional CMA Awards wins to his already stacked collection, including lengthening his own record for the most CMA male vocalist of the year wins, with eight trophies. See Stapleton’s Instagram post regarding the new shows below: Source link

Selena Gomez may be “almost done” with making music… but not quite yet. The superstar’s new fiancé Benny Blanco took to TikTok on Friday (Jan. 17) to respond to a fan who commented on a previous video, “Benny please make some new songs for our queen.” In his reply video, he walks into a home studio to show Gomez sitting on a couch and adjusting a microphone. “Hi,” he greets to her, to which she sweetly responds with a smile, “Hi!” The brief TikTok clip didn’t reveal what exactly the duo are working on, or when it will be released. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It’s hardly the first time Blanco and Gomez have worked on music together. Blanco coproduced “Kill Em with Kindness” and “Same Old Love” off Gomez’s 2015 album Revival, and the duo collaborated on 2019’s “I Can’t Get Enough,” alongside Tainy and J Balvin. Most recently, the collaborators-turned-couple worked on the Only Murders in the Building star’s August single “Single Soon,” which, ironically, finds the singer celebrating her newfound independence.  In April, Blanco revealed in an interview with Wall Street Journal that he realized his feelings for Gomez while they were in a recording session together. “I was the last one to know,” he recalled. “It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes, and you don’t even notice, and then you have that Clueless moment where you’re like, ‘Wait, I’m in love.’”  The couple began dating in June 2023, and got engaged last month. Gomez shared the happy news with a Dec. 11 Instagram carousel featuring her marquise-cut engagement ring, along with the caption, “forever begins now..” Source link

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. “En Barranquilla Se Baila Así” Ahead of the launch of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in February, Shakira’s hometown is honoring her with a special tribute at the annual Carnaval de Barranquilla. This year, the festival — which kicks off March 1 — has adopted the Colombian hitmaker’s iconic line “En Barranquilla se baila así,” from “Hips Don’t Lie,” as its official slogan. On Jan. 11, fans in Barranquilla gathered at the Shakira statue where the official imagery for this year’s Carnaval was unveiled. “This tribute touches my heart as a Barranquilla native and fills me with pride,” Shakira said in a statement. “It is an honor and a joy to be part of this in such a way. Since the day I was born, I have always felt incredibly proud to be from Barranquilla, and I always will be. Because that’s what we do here— celebrate life. And above all, we celebrate that we know how to celebrate! Let’s spread this energy to the entire world! Long live the Carnival, long live Barranquilla, its culture, and its people. Let’s show once again that this is how we dance in Barranquilla! Love you all!” Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour will make a stop in Barranquilla. See the dates of her trek here. Del Records Feeds First Responders Amid the devastation that followed the blazing and deadly wildfires in L.A., Del Records CEO Angel Del Villar led an initiative on Thursday (Jan. 16) to feed firefighters, first responders, and support personnel stationed at their base camp at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Del Villar recruited Tacos Bombero 408, which traveled from San Jose, Calif., with its fire truck turned taco truck. According to a press release, the Tacos Bombero 408 team served more than 1,000 fresh meals, “bringing hope and gratitude to those on the frontlines of the wildfire battle.” About the initiative, Del Villar said, “It’s the least we can do for those putting their lives on the line for us.” Merch With a Cause On Thursday, Karol G unveiled special merch dedicated to the city of Los Angeles, with all proceeds set to go towards wildfire relief efforts. The merch, a $120 hoodie and $40 tote bag, are now available for purchase here. “LA, you are in my heart,” Karol G wrote in a post shared on her Karol G Merch Instagram page. “At Con Cora Foundation, we have joined forces with I Scream Color to create two pieces that represents solidarity with the people affected by one of the most devastating wildfires in California’s history. 100% of the artists proceeds will be donated to the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles to support the individuals, families and resources impacted. This is an act of love and gratitude for a city that means so much to me and to all of us. Together, we can make a difference. Let’s unite and show Los Angeles that it’s in our hearts.” More Latin Acts Donate to Wildfire Relief Efforts In solidarity with the community of Los Angeles, artists such as Alejandro Fernández, Maná, Peso Pluma, Chiquis and Fuerza Regida have all stepped up to help the countless of Angelenos who have been impacted by the ongoing devastation. In the past week, thousands of houses and structures burned and more than 100,000 people evacuated due to the wildfires. More than 20 people have died across the L.A. area. See how Latin artists have helped those affected by the wildfires here. For health alerts, evacuation updates and additional shelter information as the wildfire battle continues, go to L.A. County’s emergency website. Musicians and music industry professionals who are affected can get details about assistance here. Blessd Goes All in for Fútbol Earlier this week, Blessd became the largest investor in the Legacy Sports Partners fund, which has acquired the Danish football club Vendsyssel FF. “I am beyond thrilled to take on this incredible project with Vendsyssel FF,” the Colombian artist said in a statement. “Football has always been a passion of mine, and being able to connect it with my journey in music is a dream come true. Together, we will create something truly special for both music and football fans, uniting the best of two worlds — America and Europe — enhancing the club’s culture, and reaching new heights in Denmark and beyond.” The first friendly match after the club’s acquisition will take place in Medellín, Colombia, against Atlético Nacional, as part of the preseason and the Copa Bendita. Source link

SZA is reflecting on her friendship with Mac Miller after the release of his posthumous album, Balloonerism. On Friday (Jan. 17), the 35-year-old Grammy-winning artist honored the late Pittsburgh rapper, urging fans to listen to the new project, which dropped on what would have been Miller’s 33rd birthday. “I love my friend I miss my friend,” SZA wrote on X. “Grateful he saw something in me before most and treated me w love from day 1. Wish he could see how right ab everything he truly was. Please go stream Balloonerism RIGHT NOW.” Miller’s estate announced in November that Balloonerism, his second posthumous album following 2020’s Circles, would be released on Jan. 17 through Warner Records. Miller passed away in 2018 at age 26 from an accidental drug overdose. Balloonerism is a 14-track album that showcases Miller’s experimental approach, blending neo-soul and jazz influences. SZA appears on the track “DJ’s Chord Organ,” alongside other guest features like Thundercat and Ashley All Day. Following Miller’s death, SZA shared an emotional tribute on Instagram. “You were the first person I met when I moved here,” she wrote at the time. “U let me come over everyday and be whoever I wanted. Showed up for me in ways I can never express or repay. my gratitude is infinite. I’ll never let you dim in my mind or spirit.” SZA recently saw a chart resurgence as the deluxe edition of her 2022 album, SOS, reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 in early January. SOS Deluxe: Lana, which features 15 additional tracks, earned 130,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending Jan. 2, according to Luminate. The album has now spent the most weeks at No. 1 for a hip-hop or R&B album by a woman since Whitney Houston’s self-titled album spent 14 weeks atop the chart in 1986. See SZA’s tribute to Mac Miller on X below. Source link

Katy Perry couldn’t be more thrilled about her experience attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which she caught during a brief trip to Sydney in February 2024. In a new interview, the 40-year-old pop star shared her excitement about being part of the historic stadium tour and her emotional reunion with Swift. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I actually went and did a show in Australia very quickly and I had one day off before the show and I was like, ‘Hey girl, I’m gonna come to the show,’” Perry revealed in a TikTok video shared by U.K. radio station Capital on Friday (Jan. 17). “And [Swift] was so excited and I was so excited,” the “Dark Horse” singer added, showing a photo of the two stars embracing at the show. Perry also took a moment to praise the fans at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, describing them as “an adorable, sweet community.” She fondly remembered exchanging friendship bracelets with some of the Swifties in attendance, with some even gifting her their handmade creations. “I was so excited. People gave me bracelets, and I think Rita Ora gave me a bracelet. I loved it. It’s just like a big community,” she told Capital. Beyond the concert, Perry and Swift had a chance to catch up, with Perry expressing her deep affection for the singer. “I love her so much,” Perry said. After attending Swift’s Eras show in 2024, Perry also shared several photos and videos from the concert on Instagram, including a joyful backstage selfie with Swift. Swift’s Eras Tour, which grossed $2 billion, concluded in December 2024 after an extensive run across the globe. The tour marked an incredible year for Swift, which also saw her win 10 Billboard Music Awards in December, including the coveted Top Artist honor. Perry’s comments come after the two pop stars mended their relationship following a highly publicized feud. The pair reconciled in 2018, and a year later, Perry made a memorable cameo in Swift’s music video for “You Need to Calm Down,” where they appeared together in matching hamburger and French fry costumes. Perry has also expressed gratitude for how their friendship evolved. In a 2020 interview with Howard Stern, the singer said, “What I’m so grateful for is we did get to make up publicly and got to be an example of redemption for young girls.” Perry added, “I always wanted the best for her and now we can talk about the best we want for each other.” Source link

Taylor Swift is back in Kansas City to support boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Chiefs’ first playoff game of the season. On Saturday (Jan. 18), the 35-year-old pop icon was spotted arriving at Arrowhead Stadium for the AFC divisional round matchup between the Chiefs and the Houston Texans. Despite the chilly temperatures, Swift turned up the heat with a stylish checkered coat, paired with a black top, skirt and knee-high boots. The “Anti-Hero” singer entered the stadium in a golf cart alongside her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, as well as other family and friends. Kelce recently hinted on The Pat McAfee Show that Swift would be in attendance, adding to the growing speculation that her presence is a good-luck charm for the Chiefs. In the 20-something games Swift has attended, the team boasts a stellar 17-3 record. Since beginning her relationship with Kelce in 2023, Swift has been a frequent visitor at Chiefs games, including the 2024 Super Bowl, which saw Kansas City take home the championship. Just before Christmas, she was spotted at Arrowhead Stadium in a chic, furry red coat. On Friday (Jan. 17), Swift was seen dining with her parents at Nobu Downtown in New York City, wearing a sleek all-black ensemble. Kelce recently spoke about his relationship with Swift on the Stephen A. Smith Show. When asked about it, the 35-year-old tight end said, “I’m enjoying all aspects of life, that’s for damn sure, man.” He added, “Me and Taylor are happy and I couldn’t be happier to have that confidence and that comfort off the field and all the support I could ever ask for stadium.” The NFL star, who has been playing for the NFL for about 12 years, also addressed his future with the Chiefs, revealing that Swift is fully supportive of his career. “She’s fully encouraging me to enjoy playing this game,” the New Heights podcaster said of the singer. “She loves coming to Arrowhead and coming to the games and cheering for me.” “So I got all the support in the world to keep chasing these dreams,” he continued. “I think personally, that’s the beauty of being in a very strong relationship is that you get that support to be able to come in and focus on your craft.” Source link

John Legend thought his daughter Luna’s favorite singer was Sabrina Carpenter. He was wrong. The Short n’ Sweet pop star actually ranks at No. 2 for the 8-year-old, Legend learned in a round of “Our Favorite Things” with Luna and her 6-year-old brother, Miles. The very first episode of the Billboard Family game, featuring Legend quizzed by his two eldest children, is premiering now but was filmed in late 2024 — when Luna also led a one-on-one interview with her dad about his children’s album, My Favorite Dream. “Favorite singers?” Luna asks her father during the game, in the video that’s seen above. “Right now your favorite is Sabrina Carpenter,” Legend says, only for Luna to refute his response. “How is that incorrect? Because I am in the car when you’re picking songs,” he says to his daughter. He’s wrong because her favorite singer is Dad, of course. (Cue the heart-eyes and smiling-with-tears-in-your-eyes emojis as you watch her quietly point at him.) “Awww. OK. You just melted my heart,” the “L.O.V.E.” singer says in the clip of the family game. Legend then correctly identifies some of Miles’ favorite music artists: Zedd, Marshmello and The Chainsmokers. “He’s very into DJs,” Legend says, joking, “I think he wants to do a Vegas residency at some point.” The sweet game also has Legend answering questions about Luna and Miles’ favorite hobbies, things to do together with Dad, TV shows, books and meals. Stick around until the end of the video to see what scores they give their superstar parent. Plus, Legend — who has two more kids, 2-year-old Esti and 1-year-old Wren, with wife Chrissy Teigen — is tested on his children’s favorite songs from his own album My Favorite Dream, which is nominated for best children’s album in the 2025 Grammy Awards, among good company: Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band’s Brillo, Brillo!, Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats’ Creciendo, Rock for Children’s Solid Rock Revival and Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids’ World Wide Playdate are also up for the award. The Grammys will proceed as planned on Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena, and will be telecast on CBS. Many Los Angeles music events were canceled or postponed due to the wildfires that have devastated communities in the greater L.A. area, but the show “will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours,” Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Tammy Hurt, the chair of the academy’s board of trustees, said in a joint statement last week. Legend and his family were safely able to go back to their L.A. house after evacuating, Teigen shared in an update on Jan. 13, nothing that they were “feeling grateful to be back home.” In addition to sharing resources for fire victims on social media, her brand Cravings made a total of $100,000 in donations to organizations including World Central Kitchen, the YMCA, LA Regional Food Bank and the Red Cross “to support in fulfilling much needed supplies and most importantly – food, to help people begin to recover and rebuild.” Source link

Taylor Swift was joined by the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark to cheer on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs at Saturday’s (Jan. 18) divisional round game in Kansas City, where the Chiefs defeated the Texans. For at least part of the game, Swift and Clark sat side-by-side in a suite, surrounded by the singer’s dad, Scott, and Kelce’s dad, Ed. Seated right behind Swift was her mom, Andrea. While everyone around her sported Chiefs red, the singer-songwriter stuck to black-and-white Chanel. Clips from Saturday’s Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans game show Swift chatting with Clark, with a hand covering her mouth for privacy. Fans also recorded a moment when the pair high-fived each other after a play, and one when Swift got up to hug Clark. In November, Clark was spotted attending The Eras Tour at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. In December, Clark said Swift invited her to go to an upcoming Chiefs game. As Time‘s Athlete of the Year of 2024, Clark mentioned in her cover story interview with the magazine that The Tortured Poets Department star had gifted her four bags of Eras merch, and had written in a note that “Trav and I” hoped to catch her play in an Indiana Fever game. By early January, Clark was a special guest on an episode of Travis and his brother Jason’s podcast, New Heights. She reminisced about Swift’s Eras show, which she was able to see three times, and said, “My mom was begging me to take her. She’s like, ‘I gotta go, like, everybody’s talking about it.’ I’m like, ‘OK, OK’ … Full Swiftie, turned my mom into a full Swiftie now. Good time, good time.” See Swift and Clark at the Chiefs game in a video posted by the NFL below. “Big Chiefs fans in the building,” the NFL captioned the moment. Source link

A group of Los Angeles’ key promoters and venues are coming together to raise money in the wake of the fires that have devastated the city over the last eight days. L.A. Gives Back: Fire Relief will happen Jan. 29 at The Bellwether in downtown Los Angeles. The show is being organized by IHEARTCOMIX, Brownies & Lemonade, Another Planet Entertainment (which owns The Bellwether) and Teragram. The show — the lineup for which will be announced in the coming weeks — will raise money to support victims of the fire, along with first responders and animals. One hundred percent of the funds raised will go to charity. The Jan. 29 show marks a special edition of L.A. Gives Back, which typically takes place during the holiday season to raise money for charitable causes in the city. Previous editions have featured artists including Zedd, Bonobo, Madeon, Flying Lotus, Tokimonsta, Boys Noize, A-Trak, JPEGMafia, Louis the Child, Tim Heidecker & Weyes Blood, Eric André and more. The event series has collectively raised over $250,000 for L.A.-based charities and initiatives. This show is a new addition to a growing list of benefit shows to support victims and first responders of the wildfires, which have claimed at least 25 lives, killed countless animals and destroyed or damaged roughly 12,300 structures in the city since Jan. 7. “There’s nothing the IHEARTCOMIX team and I care about more than our Los Angeles community — it’s what made us who we are,” IHEARTCOMIX founder Franki Chan says in a statement. “Over the past few days, it has been extremely painful to witness so many close friends, family members and colleagues lose their homes. Even more heartbreaking is knowing the road to recovery will be long. In moments like these, we believe it’s our duty to channel our best talents to support those in need. L.A. Gives Back has always been that vehicle for us, so we hope this event will make a meaningful contribution in providing some relief to our community.”  “The devastation Los Angeles has endured the past week from these wildfires made it clear we had to do something,” the organizers of electronic dance events company Brownies & Lemonade say in a joint statement. “L.A. Gives Back has been our longstanding event series focused on providing aid to our city and we’re so happy to bring it back for this crucial moment to provide wildfire relief for our city.”  “Los Angeles is home to a vibrant independent creative community,” adds Casey Lowdermilk of The Bellwether. “We’re proud to open our stage in support of our neighbors who lost everything in this disaster.” LA Gives Back Fire Relief Courtesy Photo Source link