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Feb 9, 2024 • 4min

Feb 9 - Friday Music Guide: New Music From Usher, Zara Larsson & More

Usher drops a new album 'Coming Home' ahead of his Super Bowl Halftime show, Zara Larsson releases a new album 'Venus,' new artist Hudson Thames drops his latest single "Weight" featuring Kelsey Karter and The Heroines and Nuno Bettencourt, Billboard NXT winner Bronze Avery drops his latest single "Dangerous" and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 8, 2024 • 10min

Feb 8 - Landon Barker & Charli D’Amelio Split, Karol G Is Woman of The Year & More

Karol G will be honored alongside other amazing women at Billboard’s Women in Music on March 6th. Landon Barker took to social media to confirm his breakup from Charli D’Amelio. Britney Spears posted a throwback photo on Instagram that featured actor Ben Affleck. The singer revealed that she made out with the actor the night the photo was taken. ENHYPEN announced dated for Fate Plus World Tour. Madison Beer talks about her Grammy nomination for her album 'Silence Between The Songs,' some of her past red carpet looks and more while she gets ready for the 2024 Grammys red carpet. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2024 • 11min

Feb 7 - Beyoncé Launches New Hair Care Line, Latto & Ice Spice's Alleged Beef & More

After teasing it last year, Beyoncé announced that she's releasing a new hair care line, Cécred. Queen Bey also sent flowers to SZA and showed some love to Victoria Monét following their win at the Grammys. Fans think Latto and Ice Spice may be beefing and taking shots at each other through their music. T-Pain opens up about dealing with racism while ghostwriting country music. Snoop Dogg and Master P are suing Walmart and Post accusing them of sabotaging the rappers’ cereal brands. Colombian band Morat is set to go on a tour across the Latin America in 2024. Recent Grammy winner Coco Jones takes us behind some of her photos and our Billboard cover star Usher teases his Super Bowl performance, new music, whether he’ll return to his Las Vegas residency and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 6, 2024 • 11min

Feb 6 - Taylor Swift’s New Album, Mariah Carey’s Return to Las Vegas, Usher’s Tour & More

At the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Taylor Swift announced her new album ‘Tortured Poets Department.’ We break down all the fan theories, take a look at the track list and more! Mariah Carey will take over the Park MGM’s Dolby Live in Las Vegas, Adele has added two “final” dates to her shows at Munich Messe and Usher announces a new North American tour. Teddy Swims stops by Billboard News to chat through x, x and x. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 1, 2024 • 10min

Feb 1 - Billboard Power 100 Party Recap, Flo Milli Tops TikTok Billboard Top 50 & More

GRAMMY week is in full swing! Billboard’s Power 100 Party was a celebration of some of the biggest names in music. NMPA and Billboard teamed up to honor some of this year’s most iconic songwriters. Justin Tranter stopped by Billboard News to talk about his GRAMMY nomination, the importance of recognizing songwriters and working with artists like Selena Gomez and Reneé Rapp. We share details about how fans can bid on a red-carpet fan experience at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards presented by Marriott Bonvoy. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 1, 2024 • 9min

Jan 31 - Taylor Swift Tops Power 100 List, UMG Pulling Music From TikTok & More

In an open letter, TikTok states that they have been unable to reach an agreement with UMG. The music giant says it will pull its entire music catalog from the platform on Jan 31st. Ice Spice announced that her debut album, titled ‘Y2K, will be out later this year. SZA has confirmed that a collaboration with Paramore is in the works. Adele will perform four shows in Germany this summer. Taylor Swift tops our Power 100 list. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 30, 2024 • 10min

Jan 30 - Britney Spears Apologies to Justin Timberlake, New Megan Thee Stallion Album & More

Megan Thee Stallion is making sure we have a hot girl summer with the announcement of her upcoming album and tour. Britney Spears took to social media to apologize for some of the things she wrote about Justin Timberlake in her memoir ‘The Woman in Me.’ Justin Timberlake has revealed that more *NYSNC music is on the way. We attended the premiere of the upcoming film ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ and got to interview a few of the film’s cast and crew. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 29, 2024 • 10min

Jan 27 - Megan The Stallion vs. Nicki Minaj Update, Taylor Swift at AFC Championship & More

Nicki Minaj has released a new track titled “Big Foot” which is seemingly in response to Megan Thee Stallion’s recent track “Hiss.” Taylor Swift celebrated the Chiefs’ big AFC Championship Win with boyfriend Travis Kelce and fans hope to get a glimpse of the singer at the Super Bowl on February 11th. The 2024 GRAMMYs are almost here and we’re giving you a look at all the exclusive parties your favorite artists will be at. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 27, 2024 • 9min

Jan 26 - Megan Thee Stallion vs. Nicki Minaj, New Music From Justin Timberlake, Ice Spice & More

It’s Friday, January 26th and there are a ton of new music releases. Megan Thee Stallion dropped her new track “Hiss,” Justin Timberlake made his big comeback with “Selfish,” Ice Spice’s highly-anticipated track “Think U The Shit (Fart)” is here and more. Megan Thee Stallion’s new track “Hiss” is causing quite the stir. Fans are convinced that the rapper was taking shots at Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenny Petty. Drake responds to the release of Young Thug and Mariah The Scientist’s jail phone call. Snoop Dogg talks about being scolded by Michael Jackson. And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 25, 2024 • 10min

Jan 25 - Kanye Working on Music Video With North West, Mel B Teases Spice Girls Project & More

50 Cent denies using Ozempic after showing off 40-pound weight loss. Meek Mill says he charges $250,000 for a verse. Kanye West shared a video of his daughter, North West, showing off her ideas for a music video for their collab track off his upcoming album ‘Vultures.’ Justin Timberlake is back! The singer dropped his new track titled “Selfish” and announced a one-night-only show in NYC. Mel B is teasing the Spice Girls’ upcoming project that will feature all five members. Jennifer Lopez is set to be a musical guest on ‘SNL.’ And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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