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The Billboard Women in Music Awards are back! Tracee Ellis Ross will host the awards. The annual event will feature musical performances and honor women powerhouses who are shaping the music landscape. Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, sets the record straight on if she was really shading Janet Jackson online. Lovers and Friends announced the lineup for this year’s event and it’s stacked. The trailer just dropped for Kelly Rowland’s new Netflix film, ‘Mea Culpa.’ Billboard caught up with the cast and creatives of Netflix’s ‘Griselda’ on Karol G’s acting debut and Sofía Vergara’s “challenging” new role. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billie Eilish and Finneas have earned their second Oscar nomination for their track “What Was I Made For,” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt have been nominated for “I’m Just Ken” but there are a few musicians and actors that are noticeably missing from this year’s nominations. Jennifer Lopez has been nominated for a Razzie for her role in ‘The Mother.’ Rihanna had the ultimate fan girl moment when she met Natalie Portman for the first time. Common and Jennifer Hudson seemingly confirm their relationship on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’ On a recent episode of ‘The Breakfast Club’ Charlamagne Da God and DJ Envy cleared the air after DJ Envy called SZA “… this generation’s Mary (J. Blige).” And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Timberlake surprised fans with a new track and a new album trailer at his Memphis concert. Bruno Mars took over Tokyo performing a few shows at the Tokyo Dome. Taylor Swift celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs' win against the Buffalo Bills and Eminem cheered on the Detroit Lions as they defeated the Green Bay Packers. Reneé Rapp's SNL performances included a surprised cameo from Megan Thee Stallion and Rachel McAdams. Zayn gives fans an update after his foot was run over in Paris. G)I-DLE dropped their new track “Wife” ahead of their upcoming new album and LE SSERAFIM announced their third mini album. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selena Gomez is set to produce a ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ revival with her former co-star David Henrie and return to her role as Alex Russo in the pilot episode. Madonna get sued by fans because she allegedly started her concerts two hours later than advertised. Green Day, The Bleachers, K-Pop girl group IVE are some of the artists featured in this week’s Friday Music Guide, Julia Michaels talk about writing songs for Disney’s latest film ‘Wish’ and her approach to writing for other artists and Billboard give a preview of Spotify’s Grammys Best New Artist Party and talked to country artists War and Treaty.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift leads the iHeartRadio Music award nominations with 9 nominations, Jelly Roll, 21 Savage and SZA are all close behind her with 8 nominations and Olivia Rodrigo garnered 7 nominations. Ariana Grande reveals the title of her highly anticipated 7th album ‘Eternal Sunshine’ and, she also dropped some album covers on Instagram along with the title announcement. 6arelyhuman tells us five things about him, Billboard takes a look at Green Day’s chart success ahead of the release of their 14th studio album ‘Saviors’ and Flo Milli tops the TikTok Billboard Top 50 with her song “Never Lose Me.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lana Del Rey, Tyler The Creator and Doja Cat are announced as the headliners for 2024 Coachella along with the rest of the stacked line up for the three day festival. Drake postpones It’s All A Blur tour dates with J.Cole, Yung Miami trade shots at DJ Akademiks after he brought up Diddy’s sexual assault allegations, Selena Gomez throws a PJ themed birthday party with new boyfriend Benny Blanco for her close friend Nicole Peltz Beckham, Odetari shares five things about himself, Kali Uchis tells the stories behind these photos and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil Nas X is addressing his latest controversy with his new song “J CHRIST,” Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Dua Lipa are announced as the first round of 2024 Grammy performers, ‘Mean Girls’ movie has a big weekend at No. 1 raking in $28 million, Jack Harlow stays hot at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Sexyy Red tells us five things about her and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Friday, January 12th and we’re running down the new music releases of the day. Ariana Grande is back with her new track “yes, and?,” Lil Nas X dropped his long-awaited track “J CHRIST,” 21 Savage has released a solo album titled “american dream” and more. Ivan Cornejo is Billboard’s newest cover star. Usher’s Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show teaser features stars like Jung Kook, J Balvin and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laufey is Billboard’s newest cover star! Lil Nas X is responding to backlash for the use of religious imagery, celebrity lookalikes and more in his new video teaser for his track “J Christ.” Anderson .Paak’s Apple Music series ‘.Paak House Radio’ is back for season two and features guests like aespa, Saweetie and Victoria Monet. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamaican Dancehall artist Teejay is Billboard’s newest cover star! Selena Gomez is setting the record straight on that viral Golden Globes moment and announced she will be taking a break from social media to focus on “what really matters.” Taylor Swift was seen heading to Electric Lady Studios in NYC yesterday and Lady Gaga took to social media to share a pic from a dimly-lit music studio. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices