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With a sold-out arena tour, four wins at the 2025 VMAs and a critically beloved album under her belt this year, Lady Gaga is riding high. Now, she wants to make sure that she gives credit to one of the most important people who helped get her to where she is now. In a lengthy post shared to her Instagram on Monday (Sept. 8), Gaga paid tribute to her fiancé, Michael Polansky, thanking him for the way that he’s helped lift her up over the last few years. “Dreaming up this album, making the plan, building every vision with you — talking endlessly about what we would create and do for monsters has been an experience I could not have ever imagined,” she wrote in the caption, sharing two pictures of her and Polansky — one backstage at the Mayhem Ball, and another of the two of them posing in the desert. Gaga continued, specifically singling out the attention and appreciation Polansky shows to her fans on the tour. “I love how much you love my fans and want them to be happy … it fills my heart with happiness how much you love them because we get to love them every day together,” she wrote. “You care as much as I do about people feeling seen in the world.” Along with being engaged to the pop star, Polansky has also served as a chief collaborator on Gaga’s latest era. He’s listed as an executive producer on Mayhem, with production credits on seven of the 14 tracks. Polansky and Gaga are also listed as the two executive producers of The Mayhem Ball when the credits roll on stage at each of her shows. In closing her post, Gaga praised Polansky as a “true renaissance man,” and shared just how much he means to her. “You work so so hard with me from dawn till dusk every day living the music, performances, and plans with your blood sweat and tears– to see it through every step of the way this year I am the luckiest girl alive,” Gaga wrote in her post. “I love you endlessly. Having your creative partnership in our art, business and in love — is a love I’ve never known … You are MY artist of the year. And the love of my life. Thank you for making all our MAYHEM dreams come true.” For fans who were eager to see Gaga (and potentially Polansky) live but missed her first run of shows, the pop star announced a new set of North American dates for her critically acclaimed Mayhem Ball. Taking place in early 2026, the new dates will see Gaga traveling to a number of cities she missed on the tour’s first stint, as well as two pairs of encore shows in Los Angeles and New York. Source link

Billboard returned to New York City for another unforgettable week of events celebrating Hip-Hop and R&B, marking its continued commitment to showcasing the evolving landscape of the genre. In partnership with UBS and powered by Feeture, Billboard hosted a high-profile event titled The Future of Music & Money. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The evening brought together a star-studded group of talent, music industry executives, and top finance professionals to dive into discussions around the future of music as an asset class, highlighting the growing intersection of music, technology, and investment. Erica Harris DeValve A standout moment of the evening was the presentation of the Collab Impact Award which was given to Ty Dolla $ign, and the Exec Impact Award given to EZMNY CEO, Shawn Barron, via Feeture – the industry-leading, global artist collaboration platform. The award ceremony honored their invaluable contributions to both the music and business sides of the industry. Erica Harris DeValve For Ty Dolla $ign, the recognition serves as yet another milestone in a career defined by versatility and boundary-pushing collaborations. For Shawn Barron, his leadership at EZMNY has positioned him as a key player in the genre. Erica Harris DeValve This exclusive event set the stage for one of the week’s biggest highlights: Billboard’s Hip-Hop & R&B LIVE concert event at Webster Hall. Ty Dolla $ign brought his signature energy and catchy hooks to the stage during a surprise performance alongside headliner Leon Thomas. The night highlighted the connection between music and culture, capturing the energy that continues to drive Hip-Hop and R&B forward. As the week unfolded, it was clear that Billboard remains at the forefront of both celebrating the genre and facilitating crucial conversations around its future. With its blend of talent, industry leaders, and forward-thinking dialogue, the week of events demonstrated the undeniable influence Hip-Hop and R&B continue to have in shaping both cultural and economic landscapes. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Los Angeles police discovered a body inside an impounded Tesla in Hollywood on Monday (Sept. 8), and according to ABC7, the vehicle is registered to D4vd. A spokesperson for the LAPD tells Billboard that officers responded to a call of a “foul odor” coming from the car in a tow yard around 12:20 p.m. on Monday before finding the “possible human remains.” The case is “currently a death investigation.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news According to KTLA, the body was found in a bag in the trunk of the car, which was abandoned roughly a week ago. ABC7 reports that the vehicle is a 2023 Tesla, which is registered in Texas to David Anthony Burke, which is the singer’s real name. Billboard has reached out to reps for D4vd. The 20-year-old artist is currently in the midst of his Withered World Tour, with a stop slated for Minneapolis on Tuesday (Sept. 9). The rest of the trek includes shows in Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Houston native is also scheduled to head overseas in October, when D4vd will invade Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, the U.K., France, Switzerland, Austria and Poland. D4vd will then head to Australia in December for shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. On the music side, D4vd released his debut studio album, Withered, in April, which arrived via Darkroom/Interscope Records with a feature from Kali Uchis. His most recent song, “Locked & Loaded (Official Fortnite Anthem),” was released earlier in September. Source link

Fresh off his standout set at Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B LIVE 2025, Odeal has been tapped as Amazon Music’s newest Breakthrough Artist, joining the streaming service’s signature developing artist program designed to spotlight and elevate rising talent. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Through my travels and experiences around the world, my music has become a reflection of the diverse cultures that have shaped me. Every place I’ve been has added new depth to my sound and my story,” said Odeal. “With the support of Amazon Music, I’m excited to take that fusion even further and continue pushing creative boundaries.” Odeal performs onstage at the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop LIVE held at Webster Hall on September 05, 2025 in New York, New York. Deanie Chen Under this initiative, the Love Renaissance (LVRN) Records signee will receive wide-ranging support from Amazon Music, spanning bespoke video content, a global marketing campaign, increased playlisting, and exclusive performance opportunities. Odeal’s Breakthrough campaign will be developed hand-in-hand with the artist and his team, with the goal of making his most ambitious creative visions a reality. Odeal performs onstage at the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop LIVE held at Webster Hall on September 05, 2025 in New York, New York. Deanie Chen Amazon’s support will extend well beyond music, with opportunities that include custom merch drops on Amazon.com, livestream performances via Twitch, and integrations with Amazon Fashion. It’s a comprehensive push that underscores Odeal’s growing global profile and the momentum he’s building in 2025. The Breakthrough Artist program has helped propel a diverse roster of stars, including pop force Chappell Roan, breakout rap star BigXthaPlug, country standout Bailey Zimmerman, and singer-songwriter Benson Boone. Odeal’s addition to that lineup marks another step in his ascent. Odeal at the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players held at Unveiled on September 04, 2025 in New York, New York. Erica Harris DeValve Earlier this year, he collaborated with Amazon Music on an Amazon Original release, “London Summers (HARUNA Remix),” which reimagined his single through the lens of London-based producer/DJ HARUNA. The track highlighted both Odeal’s versatility and the city’s golden-season energy, setting the stage for what’s next in his breakout journey. Odeal’s recently released The Summer That Saved Me marked a transformative chapter for the boundary-blurring artist, capturing a season of freedom, self-discovery, and emotional clarity. From euphoric rare sunny summers in London to the soul-searching nights of Miami, the project blends global sonic textures with soulful introspective lyrics to explore themes of presence, intimacy, and healing, all through Odeal’s distinctive lens. Source link

As the first fall breezes start to drift across New York City, Billboard helped usher out the summer season with its annual R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Week. On Wednesday (Sept. 3), Unfiltered Live welcomed its very first in-studio audience for a Cash Cobain and Zeddy Will-led debate about the current king or queen of New York rap. That same day, The Orchard hosted a special conversation (“The Future of Hip-Hop Is Global”) at NeueHouse Madison Square. On Thursday (Sept. 4), Billboard honored several stars across R&B, hip-hop and African music at its Unveiled-hosted Power Players event, including cover stars Leon Thomas and Cardi B, as well as Wu-Tang Clan, Ravyn Lenae, Odeal, GELO, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and Alamo Records. To close out the week (Sept. 5), Billboard also teamed up with UBS and EZMNY for a cocktail party honoring Thomas, Ty Dolla $ign and veteran A&R exec Shawn Barron. That very evening, Thomas, Lenade, Odeal, GELO and rising dancehall star Armanii blew the roof off of Webster Hall during Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Live concert. Outside of Billboard‘s festivities, the hip-hop and R&B worlds remained busy. Mariah Carey (Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award) and Busta Rhymes (Rock the Bells Visionary Award) were two of the main honorees at the MTV Video Music Awards (Sept. 8), Young Thug rocked the timeline with a series of leaked jail calls and an explosive new interview, and Kendrick Lamar took home his second career Emmy for best music direction for his seismic Super Bowl LIX halftime show. With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from 3Quency’s debut single to Errol Holden and Black Thought’s new collaboration. Be sure to check out this week’s Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below. Freshest Find: Camper feat. Jill Scott & Ty Dolla $ign, “Oowee” Ahead of his forthcoming Campilation debut project — out later this year via November Yellow/SLANG — Grammy-winning producer and artist Camper has shared his new single “Oowee.” Assisted by two generational R&B talents, Jill Scott and Ty Dolla $ign, “Oowee” serves up Camper’s signature lush soundscapes — this time with a piano-driven sound that tastefully accents the soulful sultriness that emanates from both vocalists. “We only smokin’ but that elevation/ It’s Cali with every talk for our revelations, ooh-wee/ Ooh-wee, ah-ah, ah/ I, I ain’t rockin’ with your medication,” Scott croons in her verses, nodding to her own classic “A Long Walk” before joining Ty for one last chorus. — K.D. Errol Holden feat. Black Thought, “Rudy Ray Moore” I’ve been following what Errol has been building towards for a couple of years now, and it looks like he’s finally ready to take that next step. He recently followed up his debut album, Supreme Magnetic, from earlier this year with the War Pig EP, which he dropped the week before Labor Day weekend. Be sure to check those out. But before you do, hit play on this loosie and hear him drop jewels alongside a legend as they go bar-for-bar over some smoky production. — ANGEL DIAZ Dess Dior & BJRNCK, “IDC”  Dess Dior and BJRNCH’s new collab smartly flips Ciara’s 2006 hit “So What” into a confident anthem about self-worth, independence and refusing to settle. The track makes it clear that if one man won’t step up, there’s always someone else who will. In the chorus, they flip the narrative on relationships, reminding listeners that they’re unbothered by men who waste their time, with the bold mantra: “two words, so what?” In its celebration of being unapologetically selective about who gets access to a person’s time and energy, “IDC” is a winner. — CHRISTOPHER CLAXTON Rum•gold, “Is It Something I Said” A vulnerable ballad about the weight of silence in a relationship, Rum•gold’s “Is It Something I Said” is simply captivating. He captures the tension of lying beside a partner who feels emotionally distant, questioning if he’s the cause of the disconnect. The song weaves between longing, insecurity, and devotion, acknowledging pain but also affirming unconditional love with the refrain “Nobody loves you like I.” It’s both a plea for communication and a testament to the persistence of love, even in the face of uncertainty. — C.C. 3Quency, “Top Down” A new generation of girl groups is emerging, and 3Quency is ready to claim its spot. Just weeks after winning Netflix’s Making the Band and signing with Records and Columbia Records, the trio unveiled the slick, flirtatious “Top Down.” Blending ’10s rap-singing with the trademark staccato delivery of late-’90s pop&B, the three-piece group effortlessly harmonizes over Tommy Brown’s string-laden production, instantly outlining which sonic lane they seek to make their own. “I don’t need no rehearsal, I already do it perfect/ If you really want my body, uh, you better learn it,” Wennely seductively coos in the second verse. With an MTV VMAs red carpet appearance under its belt and a recently announced joint tour with fellow Making the Band-minted group Soulidified, 3Quency has certainly hit the ground running. — KYLE DENIS Veeze, “L.O.A.T.” Veeze, the quote-machine out of Detroit, is back with a new banger, and you have to ask yourself one question: Are you the lamest of all time? If not, you’re probably holding out hope from this song that we’re finally getting a follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut Ganger, which dropped in 2023. — A.D. Buddah Bless & Kodak Black, “Owe Me” Simply put, Kodak Black sounds clearer than he has in years on “Owe Me,” as fans are claiming that the vintage Yak is back. Who knows if Kodak is feeling more lucid recently or if it was Buddah Bless’ joyous production pushing the Florida native to drop the Auto-Tune, but either way, “Owe Me” is one of Yak’s best offerings of the year. He recounts those who he feels owe him something one way or another, reflects on his come-up, and snipes at his opps, while promising he’s never snitched to authorities. Stay in this bag, Yak. — MICHAEL SAPONARA Queen Naija, “Rain…” Queen Naija

Wiz Khalifa, Central Cee, Don Toliver and many more will head to India this November as Rolling Loud gets ready to touch down in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, for the first time. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Rolling Loud announced on Monday (Sept. 9) that it would be taking its massive hip-hop festival to India’s Loud Park Nov. 22-23. While many of Rolling Loud’s Western artists will be in attendance, the festival will also be headlined by Karan Aujla, one of India’s biggest and brightest rap talents. “Rolling Loud’s mission has always been to cultivate hip-hop on a truly global scale, and bringing the festival to India has been a goal of ours for years,” Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, Rolling Loud’s cofounders and co-CEOs, said in a statement. “To have Karan Aujla headline this debut is historic – the first time an artist from the host country will lead the bill at an international Rolling Loud. Alongside new headlining turns from Central Cee and Don Toliver, this lineup reflects both the worldwide power of hip-hop and the rising strength of India’s own scene. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone at Loud Park and deliver an unforgettable experience for fans.” Other performers include Swae Lee, DaBaby, Denzel Curry, Hanumankind, Nav, Ski Mask the Slump God, Sheck Wes, Westside Gunn and more. Gunn was a late edition to the lineup, and said in a statement: “I heard India needs my blessing … Super Flygod on the way.” Tickets are on sale at the Rolling Loud website. Check out the full lineup below: Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Billboard Latin Music Week just got way more exciting. Kali Uchis, the bilingual powerhouse behind No. 1 Hot Latin Songs hits like “Telepatía” and “Igual Que Un Ángel,” will make a special stop at the 2025 edition. The weeklong event, set for Oct. 20-24 at the Fillmore Miami Beach, will feature the Colombian American artist in an intimate Superstar Q&A. During this special appearance, the artist born Karly Marina Loaiza will pull back the curtain on her decade-plus evolution, offering attendees an inside look at the career milestones, creative processes and cultural influences that have made her a trailblazer in both English and Spanish-language music. Amid her sold-out arena tour across the U.S. — that celebrates 10 years of music and in support of her latest album Sincerely, — the hitmaker continues to prove why she’s one of the most revered bilingual artists in the industry. From her early SoundCloud days with 2015’s EP Por Vida to the bilingual brilliance of Orquídeas (2024), which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, she continues to deliver bangers like “All I Can Say” and “Is It A Crime,” which reached the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at No. 24 and No. 11, respectively. “Sincerely, was such a nostalgic sound in general. It was very different for me because it played on some of my influences that I haven’t really shown,” she recently told Billboard Español. “I’m influenced by so much different music. Everyone knows that I love oldies, but I also dug into an alternative sound. I pushed my voice in different ways that I haven’t necessarily done in the past.” This year’s annual event includes artist guests like Anuel AA, Carín León, DY (formerly known as Daddy Yankee), Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Laura Pausini, Luis R. Conriquez, Myke Towers, Netón Vega, Óscar Maydon, Ozuna, Silvana Estrada, and Xavi, with more artists to be announced soon. Latin Music Week aligns with the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, airing live from Miami on October 23 via Telemundo and Peacock. Tickets for Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 are on sale now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com. Kali Uchis Source link

A decade after her last studio album, Hilary Duff has announced plans to reignite her recording career. On Tuesday (Sept. 9), Atlantic Records announced a new label deal with the pop singer and former Disney Channel star. Duff’s most recent album, Breathe In., Breathe Out., was released in 2015 through RCA Records, and the 37-year-old has spent much of the past decade focused on her acting career, including starring roles on the TV shows Younger and How I Met Your Father. While no timetable for new music has been shared, Duff will also be the subject of an in-the-works docuseries, directed and executive produced by Sam Wrench. Per the press release, the series will “chronicle Duff’s long-awaited musical return and personal journey, offering an unfiltered vignette into Hilary’s world.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news After becoming a teen star on the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire, Duff crossed over to pop music in the mid-2000s with Hot 100 top 40 hits such as “Come Clean” and “Wake Up.” Her last Billboard Hot 100 appearance came in 2015 with the Breathe In. Breathe Out. single “Sparks.” Duff’s 2003 album Metamorphosis and 2005 compilation album Most Wanted topped the Billboard 200 upon their respective releases, and she has scored a total of five top 10 albums on the chart. Duff’s five biggest studio albums have sold a combined 7.8 million copies in the U.S., according to Luminate. The as-yet-untitled docuseries will follow Wrench’s work on Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter, and arrive via Next of Kin Content, an EverWonder Studio company. “Wake Up” recently toasted its 20th anniversary. Watch the video below: Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

For months now, Lady Gaga has been asking her fans “How Bad Do U Want Me” during her sold-out run of the Mayhem Ball. With the emphatic response she’s gotten, the pop star is ready to give fans even more of what they want. Gaga announced a second North American leg of The Mayhem Ball on Tuesday (Sept. 9), set to take place in early 2026. With a new run of 21 added dates, Mother Monster will visit cities that she wasn’t able to reach with her first run of the Mayhem Ball — such as Atlanta, Austin, Boston and Washington, D.C. — as well as two encore performances each to Los Angeles’ Kia Forum and New York’s Madison Square Garden. Tickets go on pre-sale through Citi starting Wednesday (Sept. 10), through Verizon starting Thursday (Sept. 11), and through Gaga’s own Ticketmaster artist presale on Friday (Sept. 12). Remaining tickets will become available for the general onsale starting on Monday (Sept. 15) via Live Nation at 12 p.m. local time. The move comes as Gaga wraps up the final dates of her current North American leg of the tour, with six remaining dates in Toronto and Chicago before she heads to London to kick off her European trek on Sept. 29. Fans at home got a glimpse of what the Mayhem Ball has to offer during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (Sept. 8). For her performance, Gaga pre-filmed high-octane renditions of “Abracadabra” and her latest track, “The Dead Dance,” during her Saturday (Sept. 6) stint at Madison Square Garden, showing off the show’s high-concept choreography and fashion. Gaga went on to take home the most awards of any artist at the 2025 VMAs, earning four Moon People, including the award for artist of the year. Check out the full list of new Mayhem Ball dates below: Feb. 14 — Glendale, Ariz. — Desert Diamond Arena Feb. 15 — Glendale, Ariz. — Desert Diamond Arena Feb. 18 — Los Angeles — Kia Forum Feb. 19 — Los Angeles — Kia Forum Feb. 28 — Fort Worth, Texas — Dickies Arena March 1 — Fort Worth, Texas — Dickies Arena March 4 — Atlanta — State Farm Arena March 5 — Atlanta — State Farm Arena March 8 — Austin, Texas — Moody Center March 9 — Austin, Texas — Moody Center March 13 — Miami — Kaseya Center (rescheduled date) March 19 — New York — Madison Square Garden March 20 — New York — Madison Square Garden March 23 — Washington, D.C. — Capital One Arena March 24 — Washington, D.C. — Capital One Arena March 29 — Boston — TD Garden March 30 — Boston — TD Garden April 2 — Montreal — Bell Centre April 3 — Montreal — Bell Centre April 9 — Saint Paul, Minn. — Grand Casino Arena  April 10 — Saint Paul, Minn. — Grand Casino Arena Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

A few months ago, when speaking to Billboard for a cover story about her friend Gracie Abrams, Audrey Hobert pulled open her Notes app and read aloud the lyrics to one of the first songs the two ever wrote together: a parody version of Smash Mouth’s “All Star.” “Hey now, shake your ass off/ Get some fuel now, propane/ Hey now, dance your ass off/ Break it down now, slow mane/ All that glitters is gold/ Even sexy ogres, they get old,” she sang to the tune of the signature Shrek soundtrack hit. After reciting the chorus, she immediately covered her face as the cringe of her college-aged self’s antics washed over her. The childhood besties wrote the song roughly four years ago in Abrams’ basement as a joke. Now, the pop world is taking both singer-songwriters very seriously. In 2024, Abrams’ album The Secret of Us made Hobert a chart-topping co-writer, thanks to the runaway success of Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit “That’s So True,” which the pair crafted while drunk one night on the roof of Electric Lady Studios in New York City. This year, Hobert has leveraged that whirlwind entrance to the music industry into her own solo career, formally introducing herself in May with lead single “Sue Me” — an uber catchy dance-pop song about hooking up with an ex — before dropping her boisterous debut album Who’s the Clown? in August. Read the full Billboard interview with Audrey Hobert, September’s Chartbreaker, here. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link