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Shakira will be a part of an exclusive superstar Q&A that will be moderated by Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin/Español, Leila Cobo. BTS’ V announced that his debut solo album ‘Layover’ will be dropping on September 8th. The 2023 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off has ended, and we have a winner! After a final battle between the CARATs and A’TIN, one came out the clear victor. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take you inside the new pop-up Taylor Swift exhibit at the Grammy Museum, Billie Eilish, Karol G, and NewJeans take over Chicago at Lollapalooza, BTS’ SUGA starts his military service following the end of his tour. Morgan Wallen’s ‘Last Night’ ties Harry Styles for the most non-consecutive weeks at No.1 on the Hot 100 with the fourth longest run. Ciara tells us about her new music, reflects on the success of ‘Goodies’ 20 years later and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Friday and there is a ton of new music drops this week! Ciara and Chris Brown collaborated on their new track “How We Roll,” Halle Bailey released her first ever solo track “Angel,” Grupo Frontera’s debut album ‘El Comienzo’ is here & more. Nas graces the cover of Billboard. In the finals of Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off, SB19’s A’TIN are going head-to-head against SEVENTEEN’S CARATs. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lizzo responds to the sexual harassment lawsuit brought on by three of her dancers. The singer calls them “false allegations” and “sensationalized stories.” The microphone Cardi B threw at a fan is being auctioned for charity. Taylor Swift announced new Era Tour dates in the U.S. and Canada for 2024. NewJeans’s EP ‘Get Up’ debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week and the ‘Barbie’ soundtrack lands at No. 2. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil Wayne talks about inspiring the next generation of rappers, how he discovers new talent with Young Money records, 'Carter VI'' and more on the cover of Billboard. Lizzo is facing a lawsuit from three tour dancers who claim that they were subjected to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. Dua Lipa and Warner Music Group are facing another copyright lawsuit over “Levitating.” And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B may be facing charges after she got even with a concertgoer who tossed a drink at her. Offset opens up about what lead him to accuse Cardi B of cheating on him. Madonna and Oprah attended Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour in NJ, Taylor Swift gave her tour crew a raise, Jung Kook and V surprised fans when they performed ‘Seven’ together and more! Tim McGraw is going on tour in 2024! He recently announced his upcoming Standing Room Only tour and warned fans about throwing things at him while he’s on stage. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B got even with a concertgoer who tossed a drink at her during the rapper’s performance in Las Vegas on Saturday. Kelly Clarkson kicked off her 10-day residency last week and hilariously reacted to being called a fan’s hall pass. Jason Aldean’s controversial track, “Try That in A Small Town” has reached No. 1 on the Hot 100. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Friday and we’ve got a ton of new music this week. Travis Scott’s new album includes a collab with Queen B, Offset and Cardi B gave us another track and Tori Kelly’s ‘Tori’ is here. EXO’s EXO-L go up against SB19’s A’TIN in the quarterfinal round of Billboard's Fan Army Face-Off. Bia stops by Billboard News to talk all about her new makeup brand Beauty. For. Certain, working with Busta Rhymes and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doja Cat has reportedly lost 250,000 followers on Instagram after slamming her fanbase for the use the nickname “Kittenz.” Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro both took to social media to address their breakup and set the record straight on those cheating rumors. Tori Kelly gives fans an update after being hospitalized for blood clots found her in legs and lungs. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Watt and Jon Bellion spoke to Billboard News about the creation of Jung Kook and Latto's "Seven" which debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. We have reached the quarterfinals for Billboard's Fan Army Face-Off. Netflix just announced a 4 part doc series honoring female MCs, titled ‘Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop.’ Fans of Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliot quickly took to social media after both women were excluded from the trailer. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices