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The ‘Masked Singer’ Season 4 Eliminates First Contestant: Here’s Who It Was
The Masked Singer returned for its highly anticipated fourth season on Wednesday night (Sept. 23), featuring a bunch of fun new costumes including Sun, Giraffe, Popcorn, Dragon and the show’s first duo, the Snow Owls. “Finally, we have something fun involving masks,” host Nick Cannon joked, referring to the inherently COVID-friendly nature of the show. The aforementioned group took the stage during the premiere. Like the previous season, the contestants are divided into three different groups, and the top three singers from each group will compete for the Golden Mask trophy. Season four also has a new trophy for the judges. Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke will take a guess for each singer after seeing their...
Mariah Carey Tells Oprah Winfrey Why She Wrote Her Memoir: ‘People Have Drawn First Blood With Me’
Mariah Carey is opening up ahead of the release of her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. The superstar sat down with Oprah Winfrey for the talk-show host’s Apple TV+ series The Oprah Conversation to discuss the tome and its revelations. In a clip shared exclusively with Billboard, Winfrey asks whether the five-time Grammy winner was afraid to share some of the things she does in the book. “Yes, but it’s not because I was worried about what they would think,” Carey admits. “It’s because I never would have spoken a word about anybody in my life — and I try to be very fair — but people have drawn first blood with me, historically.” “When there are people connected to you as a person that achieves a certain level of success, you ar...
Here Are All the Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch During the Coronavirus Crisis: Week of Sept. 21
Fall is getting off to a hot start when it comes to livestream events. The first week of autumn offers plenty of musical events to keep you rockin’ on your couch. Among those are notable festivals such as Bonnaroo’s Virtual Roo-Ality and Fair Aid 2020; Hip-Hop 4 Peace featuring Chuck D and KRS One, as well as sets from Charlie Puth, Lamb of God, and many more. Many artists and festivals are continuing to take their shows online, as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to rage. While not all artists and festivals are offering new performances in upcoming livestreams, some — including Virtual Roo-Ality — are featuring rare or iconic performances from past events. Below is a list of the livestream concerts for the week of Sept. 21. We’ll continue to update t...
Alicia Keys, Common, Ella Mai & More Express Frustration Over Injustice Served in Breonna Taylor’s Case
A grand jury in Kentucky decided on Wednesday (Sept. 23) to indict one police officer with charges that do not address the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT who was killed in her Louisville, Ky. home on March 13. Former Louisville Detective Brett Hankison, who was fired in June, now faces three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, a Class D felony in the state of Kentucky “when, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person,” according to state law. USA Today reported that while reading the charges, Judge Annie O’Connell said Hankison “wantonly shot a gun” into three apartm...
Listen to Mariah Carey Read An Excerpt From the Audiobook of Her Memoir
Kelly Clarkson is here for it. With less than a week to go before its release, Mariah Carey gave fans a sneak listen to the audiobook version of her upcoming memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey (Sept. 29), on Tuesday (Sept. 22) night. The Audible book excerpt finds Carey saying, “I never spoke of it, I stuffed it inside. I had to find a way to survive…” The brief audio book snippet then makes way for some vintage footage of the singer from her childhood and early career days as the weeper ballad “Looking In” from Carey’s fifth album, 1995’s Daydream, plays in the background. The preview landed hard with superfan Kelly Clarkson, who retweeted the post, adding, “The amount of times I listened to this song as a kid is incredible. Still holds up....
Sharon Osbourne Quarantining After Granddaughter Tests Positive for COVID-19
“I don’t have it,” she said on “The Talk.” Sharon Osbourne is quarantining at home after her three-year-old granddaughter tested positive for COVID-19. The legendary rock manager and wife of Ozzy revealed the news on Monday’s (Sept. 21) season 11 premiere episode of The Talk. “I don’t have it,” Osbourne said, telling her fellow panelists that she had intended to join them in the studio but that the illness suffered by her son Jack’s daughter forced her to stay home. “She’s okay, she’s okay, she’s doing good,” Osbourne added when her co-stars expressed sympathy, adding that neither Jack, his wife or their other children are infected; Sharon did not mention whether Ozzy had been tested or if he is quara...
Post Malone, Taylor Swift & More: Who Should Win Top Artist at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards? Vote!
The nominations for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards came out today (Sept. 22), and Post Malone led the list with 16, including one for top artist. So who should win in that category? Taylor Swift made history when she dropped her 2020 surprise album Folklore in July, which topped the Billboard 200 for six weeks to tie Whitney Houston‘s record for most cumulative weeks at No. 1 among women. It could be her third time collecting this award, since she won top artist in 2013 and 2015. Billie Eilish, who ties Khalid with 12 nominations, could make history if she wins top new artist and/or top Hot 100 song for “bad guy.” She would became the first female artist to win top new artist since Lorde in 2014 and the first female artist to win top Hot 100...
All Music Industry Initiatives to Help Get Out the Vote This Election Season (Updating)
On Nov. 3, U.S. voters will decide if President Donald Trump gets four more years in office or send Democratic ticket Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House. Ahead of what has been said to be the most important election in at least a generation, non-partisan voter registration organizations including HeadCount and Voto Latino, in partnership with labels and artists, have launched music-driven initiatives that incentivize eligible voters – especially young ones – to get registered and vote. Even labels and digital streaming platforms have rolled out campaigns to encourage both employees and artists to vote this election. And venues across the country will serve as polling sites for early voting and on Election Day. From Spotify’s “Play Your Part” to HeadCount’...
Maria Becerra, Tini & Lola Indigo’s ‘High’ Is Crowned Best Latin Summer Remix of 2020 in Fan Poll
Summer has officially come to an end today (Sept. 22) but we can’t wrap up without figuring out what’s the best Latin summer remix of the year. In a fan poll previously published on Billboard, readers were asked to vote for their favorite summer remix, crowning Maria Becerra, Tini, and Lola Indigo’s empowering “High (Remix).” The eclectic urban pop collab nabbed nearly 40 percent of the votes. Elvis Crespo’s “Imaginarme Sin Ti (Remix)” with Manny Cruz and RKM y Ken-Y came in second, followed by Ozuna, Karol G, and Myke Towers’ “Caramelo (Remix).” “High” showcases all three powerhouses singing about heartbreak and despair. The simple but vibrant music video, directed by Julian Levy, has amassed over 27 million views since its release on Sept. 3rd. Check out the winning remix below, followed...
Alicia Keys Wants You to Shine From the Inside Out With ‘Keys SoulCare’ Brand
In August, Alicia Keys announced that she’ll be dipping her toes in the beauty business by partnering with E.l.f. cosmetics for a lifestyle beauty brand. Now, Keys is giving a peek inside Keys SoulCare. The singer shared a 19-second clip on social media, in which she glows against a bright blue sky while she describes what her new line is about. “SoulCare is paying attention to that part inside of you that you can’t see, that you can feel, and nourishing it, fulfilling it, spoiling it and loving it,” she says. “I’ve been dying to share something really special with you,” Keys captioned the clip. “A place where we can have real conversations about who we are and who we want to be. It’s called @keyssoulcare.” Keys SoulCare’s website revea...
Hillary Clinton to Launch Interview Podcast ‘You and Me Both’
The 24-episode show will feature conversations between the former Secretary of State and Gloria Steinem, Samin Nosrat, Patton Oswalt and more. iHeartRadio is sharing new details about its upcoming podcast with Hillary Clinton. The former Secretary of State will launch You and Me Both on Sept. 29. In the 24-episode show, which Clinton will host, she will interview a range of guests, from Gloria Steinem to Samin Nosrat to Patton Oswalt. Other interviewees will include Stacey Abrams, Ann Friedman, Sarah Cooper and Tan France. It will cover a number of topics, including the political issues of the moment, faith and grief. “I’m excited to bring these eye-opening, powerful, sometimes hilarious conversations to the forefront and open up new avenues of discussion with some of the people ...
Avril Lavigne Announces One Night Only Livestream Benefit Concert
Avril Lavigne is dedicated to conquering Lyme disease. The star announced on Monday (Sept. 21) a livestream benefit concert presented by Global Lyme Alliance on Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. PT, set to raise awareness and funds for individuals affected by Lyme disease. The cause is personal for Lavigne, who has been personally affected by the often debilitating disease. The Grammy nominee will perform songs from throughout her career, including hits and songs off her 2019 album, Head Above Water. Her latest album is fitting for the benefit, as the title track and lead single details the personal side of her journey through battling Lyme disease. Lavigne will be joined by a number of fellow musicians that will be announced in the upcoming weeks. All proceeds from the concert will be...
