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Lil Baby collects his fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, all tallied consecutively, as WHAM opens atop the chart dated Jan. 18. The set earned 140,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 9, according to Luminate. The rapper previously topped the list with his last three releases: It’s Only Me (2022), The Voice of the Heroes (with Lil Durk, 2021) and My Turn (2020). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In total, WHAM marks Lil Baby’s seventh top 10 on the Billboard 200, stretching back to 2019’s Harder Than Ever (No. 3 peak). WHAM’s Friday (Jan. 3) release was announced by Lil Baby in late December. Also in the top 10: Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS debuts at No. 2, securing the superstar his seventh top 10-charting set. Bunny’s album was released on an off-cycle Sunday (Jan. 5) and, thus, it arrives on the chart with only five days of activity (as the chart’s tracking week runs Friday through Thursday). The album’s release date was announced on Dec. 25. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. The new Jan. 18, 2025-dated chart will be posted in full on Billboard‘s website on Tuesday (Jan. 14). For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X and Instagram. Of WHAM’s 140,000 first-week equivalent album units, SEA units comprise 90,000 (equaling 119.77 million on-demand official streams of the streaming version of the album’s songs; the set debuts at No. 3 on the Top Streaming Albums chart), album sales comprise 50,000 (it debuts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales) and TEA units comprise a negligible sum. WHAM was available to purchase as a 15-song standard digital download album and a standard CD (the latter exclusively sold via the artist’s official webstore). On Jan. 7, an extended edition of WHAM — with four additional songs — was released exclusively via Lil Baby’s label webstore for purchase. The extended edition was later issued widely through streaming services and digital retailers on Friday (Jan. 10). Both digital versions of the album were discounted to $4.99 in the webstores of the artist and his label (Motown), along with in the iTunes Store. The standard version of WHAM features guest turns from 21 Savage, Future, GloRilla, Rylo Rodriguez, Travis Scott, Young Thug and Rod Wave. Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS starts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 122,000 equivalent album units earned. Of that sum, SEA units comprise 113,500 (equaling 152.16 million on-demand official streams of the set’s 17 songs; it debuts at No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums), album sales comprise 8,000 and TEA units comprise 500. The album was only available as a standard 17-song set via streaming services and to purchase as a digital download (also discounted to $4.99 in Bad Bunny’s official webstore and the iTunes Store). DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS was preceded by a pair of entries from the album on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart: “EL CLúB” and “PIToRRO DE COCO.” Three former No. 1s follow on the Billboard 200: SZA’s SOS falls 1-3 on the (113,000 equivalent album units earned; down 13%), Kendrick Lamar’s GNX moves 2-4 (67,000; down 4%) and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet slips 3-5 (51,000; down 9%). The Wicked film soundtrack dips 4-6 (45,000 equivalent album units; down 7%); Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft falls 5-7 (43,000; down 5%); Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping One Thing at a Time is a non-mover at No. 8 (40,000; down 1%); Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us is steady at No. 9 (38,000; down 5%); and Tyler, The Creator’s former leader CHROMAKOPIA is stationary at No. 10 (37,000; down 3%). Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Luminate reviews and authenticates data. In partnership with Billboard, data deemed suspicious or unverifiable is removed, using established criteria, before final chart calculations are made and published. Source link

The wildfires that have been devouring multiple neighborhoods in the greater Los Angeles area for the last five days have caused so much misery and heartbreak for so many that it may seem trifling to point out the impact they have had on awards season. But it’s not. Awards shows aren’t just about privileged celebrities, but also about the thousands of everyday people who make their livings in support roles — caterers, bartenders, limo drivers, hairstylists, make-up artists and many more. The latest show to be affected by the fires is the Producers Guild of America Awards. The nominations were set to be announced on Sunday (Jan. 12) at noon PT, but have been pushed to next week. “Out of care and concern for those being affected by the fires, we will be holding the announcement of the PGA award nominees until next week,” the guild said in a statement on Sunday. The big question is whether the Grammys will go forward on Feb. 2, which is just three weeks away. Billboard has reached out to the Recording Academy; an answer is expected this week. If the show is postponed, this will be the third time in the past five years that Music’s Biggest Night has been pushed back due to outside events. The 2021 and 2022 shows were both postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 show was bumped from Jan. 31 to March 14. The 2022 ceremony was pushed all the way from Jan. 31 to April 3. The Oscars are set for March 2, which gives the Motion Picture Academy and the show’s producers more breathing room. The fires have already impacted the Oscars voting schedule. Academy CEO Bill Kramer wrote a letter to all Academy members on Wednesday (Jan. 8), one day after the first fires exploded. “Given the fire situation, we want to share some updates regarding an extension to the Oscars nominations voting window… Nominations voting for the 97th Oscars opened this morning at 9 a.m. PT. We will be extending the voting window by two days to give members more time to cast their ballots. Voting will now close on Tuesday, January 14 at 5 p.m. PT. As such, our Oscars Nominations Announcement will move from Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19.” Other shows have also been impacted. The Critics Choice Awards, which were set to air live on E! tonight, were postponed to Jan. 26. (It is unknown if they will be able to proceed on that date.) The show was to be held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., which is located just a few miles from Pacific Palisades, where the fires originated. In retrospect, the Golden Globes, held one week ago at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, were extremely lucky. The show concluded just 38 hours before L.A.’s wind and fire nightmare began. Source link

Miley Cyrus is sharing her reaction to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. On Saturday (Jan. 11), the 32-year-old superstar singer took to social media to express her support for those affected by the wildfires ravaging Southern California. In her Instagram Story, Cyrus also reflected on the fire that destroyed her Malibu, Calif., home in 2018. “This image hits me hard today,” the “Flowers” singer captioned the post, which featured a photo of her destroyed house. “This is a photo taken of my front porch in 2018 after losing our house in the Woolsey fires. It’s a feeling you don’t ever forget.” She continued, “Walking up to the door you would pass through daily, looking forward to being greeted by the ones you love like you always do but instead being met by a pile of ash and rubble.” The Hannah Montana alum expressed that her “soul aches” for the victims of the L.A. wildfires. “It’s beyond heartbreaking. Los Angeles represents ‘living the dream’ but the reality today is wreckage and destruction.” Cyrus also shared links to organizations supporting wildfire relief, including the Malibu Foundation, which she co-founded. “Time, resources and dedication from inside and outside of our community will heal us, but it hurts deeply for now,” the singer wrote, signing off with “Love always.” Cyrus reposted the image of her destroyed Malibu home on the Instagram account for her Miley Cyrus Foundation as well. For health alerts, evacuation updates and additional shelter information as the wildfire battle continues, go to L.A. County’s emergency website here. A number of organizations, listed here, are also offering help to those impacted by the California wildfires, which have been blazing through the L.A. area and causing extensive damage since Tuesday. Musicians and music industry professionals who are affected can get details about assistance here. In November 2018, the Woolsey Fire in Malibu destroyed the home of Cyrus and her then-husband, actor Liam Hemsworth, leaving her devastated, as she shared on social media at the time. “My house no longer stands but the memories shared with family & friends stand strong,” Cyrus tweeted after her evacuation, expressing that she was “completely devastated” by the loss. “I am one of the lucky ones. My animals and LOVE OF MY LIFE made it out safely & that’s all that matters right now.” Source link

The home seen in “Scissors,” a new song and music video from Julia Michaels and Maren Morris, burned down in the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles. The pair made the video in Altadena, Michaels mentioned in an Instagram post on Friday (Jan. 10), the release day for her latest single with Morris. On YouTube, she shared a message that they’d learned the home’s owners, a couple with two young children, had since lost their house. (One of the L.A. region’s wildfires, the Eaton Fire, started in Altadena on Jan. 7; high winds turned it into a firestorm that destroyed “as many as 5,000 structures” in this area of L.A. County, the New York Times reported.) “The house we shot the Scissors video in has been wiped out due to the wildfires in LA,” Michaels wrote in a comment on YouTube, pinned for viewers to see. “I feel so deeply sad for the family that lent their home to us to create this video. I just have no words for the devastation that has transpired in such a short span of time. If you are able to give anything to help this family rebuild donate here.” She shared the link to a GoFundMe started by a friend of the family facing the loss of their home. As of Saturday (Jan. 11), the fund’s donation goal is close to being met. In an Instagram Story, Morris wrote, “the house we just shot Scissors in sadly was lost in the fires. it was a cute family’s home… I got ready in their kid’s bathroom. now it’s this. between floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, ugh. my heart breaks for every child who doesn’t get to go home, the animals displaced. my heart breaks for mother earth.” For health alerts, evacuation updates and shelter information amid the ongoing wildfires in California, go to L.A. County’s emergency website here. A list of organizations helping those impacted by the wildfires is here. In her Instagram post about “Scissors” on Friday, Michaels had said, “I hope you like this video as much as we enjoyed making it and that it captures a little of the magic and beauty that is Altadena foothills,” after praising Morris and the team behind the shoot: “So proud of this video and getting to create this song with some truly incredible people. @marenmorris, I am so in awe of you, your voice, your talent, the woman you are. What an honor it is that I get to sing with you AGAIN.” The music video for “Scissors” is a cheeky one that matches the lighthearted tone of the pop tune, with the ladies singing about cutting a lover off, and out, of their life. Michaels and Morris coyly play on the lyrics with visual references of actual scissors (and scissorhands) coming for a man in bed … and end the clip with the sound of a quick snip. “Scissors” is the first single of 2025 from both artists, and it follows their 2024 collab, “Cut!” Morris teased their new song ahead of its release in a red carpet interview with Billboard at the Golden Globes last weekend, saying, “Y’all are not ready. It’s so, so good. The video is so funny.” See the “Scissors” video below. Source link

Fuerza Regida are providing aid to those in need of housing amid the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles region. “To our beloved community affected by the Los Angeles fires: We are here for you in this challenging time. We’ve rented out a hotel with space for more than 50 families, more will become available for those in need of shelter. Please know that we stand with you and will continue to support throughout this difficult period. Rooms will be available at 3pm PT 01/11/24,” the Mexican American band, from San Bernardino, Calif., announced in a statement released Saturday (Jan. 11). “Please reach out to logistics@streetmobcorp.com for further information. Stay safe. Much Love, Fuerza Regida,” they signed the note. In an Instagram post, Fuerza Regida added that they’ve rented the hotel for six days. For health alerts, evacuation updates and additional shelter information as the wildfire battle continues, go to L.A. County’s emergency website here. A number of organizations, listed here, are also offering help to those impacted by the California wildfires, which have been blazing through the L.A. area and causing extensive damage since Tuesday. Musicians and music industry professionals who are affected can get details about assistance here. Fuerza Regida won the top/duo group and top Latin duo/group awards at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, as well as four awards at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Their latest album, Pero No Te Enamores, featuring singles including title track “Pero No Te Enamores” and the hit “Nel,” debuted at No. 2 on the Top Latin Albums chart in July. Source link

Bruce Springsteen is honoring Sam Moore following the soul icon’s passing at 89 on Friday (Jan. 10). Taking to social media on Saturday, Springsteen shared a heartfelt message: “Over on E Street, we are heartbroken to hear of the death of Sam Moore, one of America’s greatest soul voices,” the Boss wrote on Instagram. “There simply isn’t another sound like Sam’s soulful tenor in American music.” The two friends shared both the stage and studio over the years. Moore contributed backing vocals to several tracks on Springsteen’s 1992 album, Human Touch, while Springsteen reciprocated on Moore’s 2006 song “Better to Have and Not Need.” One of Springsteen and Moore’s most memorable live performances took place at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary concert in New York in October 2009, where they joined the E Street Band to perform “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’.” “Having had the honor to work with Sam on several occasions, he was a sweet and funny man,” Springsteen continued in his post. “He was filled with stores of the halcyon days of soul music, and to the end had the edge of deep authenticity in his voice I could only wonder at.” Moore, half of the seminal duo Sam & Dave, passed away in Coral Gables, Fla. The cause of death was complications from surgery. In addition to Springsteen, Moore was revered by artists like Phil Collins, Garth Brooks and Jon Bon Jovi. His instantly recognizable tenor first gained attention on iconic call-and-response classics such as Sam & Dave’s 1960s hits “Hold On, I’m Coming” and the Grammy-winning “Soul Man,” both of which topped Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart. Moore also made his mark with other timeless tracks like “I Thank You” and “When Something Is Wrong with My Baby.” Following Moore’s death on Friday, Springsteen’s E Street bandmate Steven Van Zandt also paid tribute on social media. “RIP Sam Moore. One of the last of the great Soul Men, he wrote on X. “Him and Dave Prater were the inspiration for me and Johnny to start Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. An important righteous wonderful man. See Springsteen’s tribute to Moore on Instagram below. Source link

Ethel Cain is expressing her thoughts on the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. On Friday (Jan. 10), the 26-year-old musician shared a quote on her Instagram Story from former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, discussing how powerful groups like the NRA, Big Oil and insurance companies influence Congress. “Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction,” he wrote. Cain added the hashtag “KillMoreCEOs” to the post. In a follow-up Instagram Story, the “American Teenager” singer clarified that she wasn’t aiming to be reactionary or “edgy.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I genuinely mean what I say. Corporations giggle at protesting,” Cain wrote. “Why would anyone ever willingly come down off their throne that they’ve spent years building off the suffering of their fellow man? “Nobody is getting visited by the ghost of Christmas future, no one is having a change of heart. It’s simple, you make them fear for their lives and hit them in the only place they hurt or nothing will ever get done.” Cain concluded her message: “I don’t even see how that’s an incredibly radical idea. It seems quite straightforward to me. ‘Violence is never the answer’ wrong. Sometimes it is.” This isn’t the first time Cain has hinted at her views regarding the death of Thompson, who was shot and killed in New York City in December. Around the time of suspected killer Luigi Mangione’s arrest, she wrote on X, “Violence begets violence.” After Mangione’s arrest, it was revealed that the 26-year-old had a three-page manifesto criticizing the U.S. healthcare system. Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty to state murder and terror charges, also faces federal charges of stalking and murder, which could carry the death penalty, according to the Associated Press. Cain has long been outspoken about her political views. Following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, she expressed her rage in a Tumblr post, decrying the U.S. political system and condemning how the electorate has been divided. “The problem is that America has beaten down its people for decades and gotten them weak and desperate and now promises a way out, a way to transcend and rise above, through selling out their fellow man,” Cain wrote. “An embarrassingly large chunk of white men are just straight up nazis these days as a way to dissociate from the rest of the carnage around them, even if they’re broke and uneducated and from an impoverished background themselves.” A vocal critic of both the Republican and Democratic parties in the 2024 election, Cain argued that modern political discourse has fostered widespread hatred and warned that the newly elected president is far from the only issue facing the nation. Cain also delivered a direct message to Trump supporters: “If you voted for Trump, I hope peace never finds you. Instead, I hope clarity strikes you like a clap of lightning and you live the rest of your life with the knowledge and guilt of what you’ve done and who you are as a person.” Source link

Paris Hilton is stepping up to help those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. On Friday (Jan. 10), the 43-year-old Simple Life alum announced on social media that she is launching an emergency fund through her nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact to support families who have lost their homes in the fires. “My heart is with everyone impacted by the devastating fires here in LA,” Hilton wrote on Instagram. “While I’ve lost my Malibu home, my thoughts are with the countless families who have lost so much more — their homes, cherished keepsakes, the communities they loved, and their sense of stability.” The singer and entrepreneur added, “As a mom, I can’t imagine the pain and fear of not having a safe place for your babies.” She went on to announce that she is personally contributing $100,000 to the fund and will match additional donations up to $100,000. “I’m asking others to join me in doing our part to support these families,” she wrote. Hilton is working alongside L.A.-based emergency relief organization CORE, founded by Sean Penn and Ann Lee. The funds will provide short-term housing, hotel stays for displaced families, essentials for evacuation centers, and support for local animal shelters. Hilton’s charitable effort comes shortly after she watched her Malibu home burn down live on TV. On Wednesday (Jan. 8), she posted a heartfelt message on Instagram: “Heartbroken beyond words. Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience. This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London.” She continued, “While the loss is overwhelming, I’m holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe. My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires. To all the people who have lost their homes, their memories, and their beloved pets. My heartaches for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses. The devastation is unimaginable.” Source link

Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma, Grammy-nominated singer and prominent booster of orange juice and other products who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died. She was 84. Bryant died Dec. 16 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma, according to a statement posted by her family to news site The Oklahoman on Thursday. The family did not list a cause of death. Bryant was a Barnsdall native who began singing at an early age, and was just 12 when she hosted her own local television show. She was named Miss Oklahoma in 1958 and soon began a successful recording career. Her hit singles included “Till There Was You” (from the Broadway musical The Music Man), “Paper Roses” (a top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100), and “In My Little Corner of the World” (a top 10 hit on the Hot 100). A lifelong Christian, she received two Grammy nominations for best sacred performance (for Abide With Me and “How Great Thou Art”) and one for best inspirational performance, for Anita Bryant … Naturally. By the late 1960s, she was among the entertainers joining Bob Hope on his USO tours for troops overseas, had sung at the White House and performed at the national conventions for both the Democrats and Republicans in 1968. She also became a highly visible commercial spokesperson, her ads for Florida orange juice featuring the tag line, “A day without orange juice is like a day without sunshine.” But in the late 1970s, her life and career began a dramatically new path. Unhappy with the cultural changes of the time, Bryant led a successful campaign to repeal an ordinance in Florida’s Miami-Dade County that would have prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation. Supported by the Rev. Jerry Falwell among others, Bryant and her “Save Our Children” coalition continued to oppose gay rights around the country, denouncing the “deviant lifestyle” of the gay community and calling gays “human garbage.” Bryant became the object of much criticism in return. Activists organized boycotts against products she endorsed, designed T-shirts mocking her and named a drink for her — a variation of the screwdriver that replaced orange juice with apple juice. During an appearance in Iowa, an activist jammed a pie in her face. Her career in entertainment declined, her marriage to her first husband, Bob Green, broke up, and she later filed for bankruptcy. In Florida, her legacy was challenged and perpetuated. The ban against sexual discrimination was restored in 1998. Tom Lander, an LGBTQ+ activist and board member of the advocacy group Safe Schools South Florida, told The Associated Press on Friday (Jan. 10), “She won the campaign, but she lost the battle in time.” But Lander also acknowledged the “parental rights” movement, which has spurred a recent wave book bannings and anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Florida led by such conservative organizations as Moms Against Liberty. “It’s so connected to what’s happening today,” Lander said. Bryant spent the latter part of her life in Oklahoma, where she led Anita Bryant Ministries International. Her second husband, NASA test astronaut Charles Hobson Dry, died last year. According to her family’s statement, she is survived by four children, two stepdaughters and seven grandchildren. 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. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A New Era for Piso 21 Piso 21 kicked off 2025 announcing that they will now be a trio composed by founding members David Escobar (Dim), Juan David Huertas (El Profe), and Pablo Mejía (Pablito). The news comes on the heels of member Lorduy (real name: David Lorduy Hernández) announcing that he was exiting the group.  “Thank you for your love, for your support. Thank you for believing in our dreams,” the now three-member Colombian band expressed on social media. “We promise that we will continue to give our lives to bring you the best music, and thus continue to be the soundtrack of your lives. We dream of continuing to accompany you in those moments of love and heartbreak. And to meet with you on this floor of love and brotherhood.”  Since launching in 2012 with previous member Llane (real name: Juan David Castaño Montoya), the group has achieved many Billboard chart entries including a No. 1 hit on Latin Pop Airplay with “La Misión” in collaboration with Wisin last year. The group has released seven albums: Piso 21 (2014), Ubuntu (2018), Canciones Que Nos Marcaron (2020), El Amor en Los Tiempos del Perreo (2021), 777 (2022), Los Muchachos (2023), and 2.1 (2024).   Lenny Tavárez Is Getting Married Lenny Tavárez will soon tie the knot! The Puerto Rican artist—who’s making the rounds with his viral 2024 hit “Tu Feo” in collaboration with Prince Royce—proposed to his longtime girlfriend and mother of his children, Natasha Nazario. The intimate engagement took place January 2 at Los Roques Archipelago in Venezuela, where they were joined by their two children Miami Zabelle and Mor Antonio. “I dreamed it, I wrote it in my songs, and now it’s real,” the artist expressed on Instagram on Thursday (Jan. 9), the day he revealed the news to his fans. “Now I’m starting the best stage of my life with you. Thank you for being my light, my strength, and my inspiration. I love you!”  Lenny Tavárez and Natasha Nazario BOE Polanco  Bad Bunny’s Fun Marketing Earlier this week, Bad Bunny was back home in his native Puerto Rico promoting his sixth studio album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Previously, we’ve seen Bad Bunny promote his albums on many popular podcasts, but this time, he hit up the local news network. On WAPA TV, he took on the role of news anchor and weatherman on the “NotiCentro Al Amanecer” morning show, and later in the week, he portrayed a stage director on Telemundo Puerto Rico’s “Alexandra a las 12” afternoon show, bringing a refreshing vibe and silly skits to both shows—all while promoting his tropical-leaning set.  A Scholarship for Emerging Artists On its mission to provide educational opportunities that advance Latin music and its heritage, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation unveiled its first-ever Emerging Artist Scholarship. Valued at $275,000, the scholarship is in partnership with Berklee College of Music, and will cover a bachelor’s degree and room and board at the college for its 2025 fall semester, as well as wrap-around services and ongoing mentorship and learning opportunities. The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications until April 10, 2025. For more information on how to apply, click here.  Sebastián Yatra performs on stage with prior Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Scholarship winners at the LGCF Sebastián Yatra Scholarship Ceremony on August 7, 2024 in Coral Gables, Florida. John Parra/Getty Images Source link