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Cardi B Opens Up About Offset Divorce: ‘Sometimes People Really Do Grow Apart’
Cardi B is squashing the rumors about her divorce from Offset. The “WAP” rapper hopped on Instagram Live on Friday (Sept. 18) to thank her fans for “all the love and prayers” they’ve been sending her. “However, I don’t really need it. I’m okay,” she added. “I wanted to let y’all know I have not shed not one tear.” “Every single time that this guy has been so crazy, so f—ed up and it hits the media, I’m always crying, always sad because I don’t like that type of s—,” Cardi continued. “This time, I wasn’t crying. You want to know why? The reason for my divorce is not because of none of that s— that ever happened before. It’s not because of cheating. I’m se...
iHeartRadio Music Festival 2020: 5 Can’t-Miss Moments
When the iHeartRadio Awards opened on Friday (Sept. 18), no one knew the evening would be rocked by the news that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had passed away. A politically loaded occurrence beyond day-to-day music news, the response was overwhelming on social media. At the same time, music fans looking to enjoy an evening of music were ready and accounted for, helping to celebrate the sounds that bring us together in the toughest times. ALICIA KEYSThe tireless champion of the underprivileged was a perfect opener for the 2020 iHeartRadio Festival. Bringing her Khalid collab “So Done,” Keys performed a beguiling set that opened the doors for the performers that followed. MIGOSThe digital festival featured a strong showing of the year’s radio MVPs, including Q...
What’s Your Favorite Sam Smith Hot 100 Hit? Vote!
As Sam Smith‘s new “Diamonds” single dazzles in fans’ ears, Billboard wants to know which of their Billboard Hot 100 hits still shines as your favorite. “Stay With Me” remains their highest-charting hit at No. 2, but tracks that tug on listeners’ heartstrings such as 2014’s “I’m Not the Only One” and make one dance the pain away with 2019’s “How Do You Sleep?” have secured the 28-year-old superstar a slew of top 10 slots on the chart. The English singer-songwriter’s work with the EDM duo Disclosure still sizzles on the dance floor with “Latch” and “Omen.” But they created an Olympic gold medal-winning dream team with Demi Lovato earlier this year for “IR...
Tyga Taps In Saweetie & YG to Talk Cash From Their ‘Money Mouf’: Listen
With three days to go before the end of summer, Tyga drops off his summer party banger “Money Mouf,” featuring Saweetie and YG, Friday (Sept. 18) that’ll keep the party going long after the season’s over. He samples “Salt Shaker” by Ying Yang Twins, featuring Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz, which reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 nearly two decades ago in 2004. But now, the King of “Rack City” pays homage to what he started in the first verse (“What’s up, lil’ bi—? I invented racks (Rack city)”) and shakes his stacked pockets for a club-ready anthem that’ll have anyone’s hips moving in seconds. He extends his invitation to the “Tap In” queen, who shouts out her man Quavo&nbs...
Hispanic Heritage Month 2020: All of Karol G’s Top Hot Latin Songs Hits
Ever since scoring her first top 10 on the Hot Latin Songs chart in 2017, Karol G has been nothing but unstoppable. The Colombian pop-urban artist previously entered the prestigious Billboard chart with her singles “Hello” with Ozuna and “Casi Nada” but it was her Bad Bunny-assisted track, “Ahora Me Llama,” that nabbed her the first top 10 of her career. After getting on the international radar, Karol has released back-to-back hits for the past three years. Her latest single, “Ay, Dios Mio!,” produced by Ovy on the Drums and released on July 10, earned Karol her eight top 10. On three occasions, the urbana star reached No. 1, including her viral 2019 hit “Tusa,” in collaboration with Nicki Minaj, where she reigned the chart for four consecutive weeks. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Mo...
Hey Mr. DJ, It’s the 20th Anniversary of Madonna’s ‘Music’: See What We Wrote About It In 2000
As the high priestess of pop, Madonna has administered the holy sacrament of Putting a Record on to Dance With Your Baby since 1983. Today, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of a key piece of 21st century dancefloor canon: her eighth album, Music. Coming two years after the brooding, mature Ray of Light, Music was a conscious effort to lighten up. “Life would be such a drag if it was deep and probing all the time,” Madonna told Billboard of Music in the Aug. 5, 2000 issue. “I didn’t feel the need to be so introspective…. I felt like dancing. And that’s reflected in these songs.” That much is clear from the catchphrase-loaded lead single/title track, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 just two days prior to the album’s Sept. 18, 2000 rele...
Justin Bieber Calls on Chance the Rapper for ‘Holy’: Listen
Justin Bieber is feeling “Holy.” Less than a year after the release of his highly-anticipated Changes album, the star returned on Friday (Sept. 18) with a new song featuring Chance the Rapper. As the name suggests, “Holy” incorporates a gospel element to Bieber’s characteristically smooth vocals, with soaring harmonies and an uplifting rhythm. “When you hold me, hold me, hold me / Feels so holy,” he croons in the chorus. Listen to “Holy” below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and he...
Norah Jones, Sting, Trey Anastasio to Perform Tonight at SummerStage Jubilee Digital Concert
Tonight (Sept. 17), the New York’s City Parks Foundation will be presenting SummerStage Jubilee, a free benefit concert supporting the foundation’s programs in parks. The hour-long digital event will take place via livestream starting at 8 p.m. ET, featuring exclusive musical performances by Norah Jones, Sting, Trey Anastasio, Rufus Wainwright, Leslie Odom Jr., Rosanne Cash, Emily King and PJ Morton. The event highlights the various City Parks Foundation programs and will also showcase notable advocates for the foundation’s work including sports icon and champion of equality Billie Jean King, television and radio host Ryan Seacrest, musical artist H.E.R., comedian Lewis Black and performer, Late Show bandleader Paul Shaffer and late night host Jimmy Fallon, who was j...
Which Song From Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ Should Be Her Next Single? Vote!
Taylor Swift brought “Betty” out to the 2020 ACM Awards last night (Sept. 16), but the Swifties are anxiously waiting for which Folklore track could be her next big single. “The Last Great American Dynasty” certainly captivated listeners with its storytelling about Rebekah Harkness, the wealthiest woman in America. But “the 1” says it all in the title that it could be the one song to cross over to the single life, especially since it made the second-highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 out of 16 Folklore songs behind her No. 1 hit “Cardigan.” Yet “Invisible String” has tugged on the heartstrings of her fans and maybe sealed its fate, a central lyrical theme of the sweet ballad, as the Swift’s next ...
Kylie Minogue Brings Back ‘Disco’ for ‘Say Something’ Performance on ‘Fallon’
Kylie Minogue looked like she was performing from inside a Disco ball when she sang “Say Something” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night (Sept. 16). The pop star’s single comes ahead of her 15th studio album Disco, which is set to be released on Nov. 6. But her display came straight from the ’80s, from the dance floor aesthetic to the vintage VHS tape filter. And her lyrics couldn’t have brought more light during a time like this while also describing an endless chase for love. “So we’re going with our heart, yeah, it’s all the rage/ Oh, we’re just, just tryin’ to find ourselves in the storms we chase/ Eh, eh, eh/ Baby, in an endless summer, we can find our way,” she sings in the seco...
Kesha, Anthony Hamilton & More Perform for ‘Team Joe Sings’ Concert Series Supporting Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
The team behind Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and VP nominee Kamala Harris’ 2020 campaign launched the Team Joe Sings online concert series on Thursday (Sept. 17). Kesha, Anthony Hamilton, Los Lobos, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, Harlem Gospel Travelers and MisterWives make up the first group of artists to perform one to two songs virtually in support of the Biden for President campaign. Performances will be uploaded onto the acts’ respective YouTube channels at 8 p.m. ET, starting tonight and occurring every Thursday until the Nov. 3 election. “We need change and we need it now. Our current president has proven over and over that he lacks basic empathy and honesty,” Kesha said in a press statement. “I love th...
Complex Names Maurice Peebles New Editor-In-Chief
Complex Networks has named a new editor-in-chief to oversee its news and video operations: Maurice Peebles, who will take over the job beginning Oct. 5. Peebles, who most recently was digital editor-in-chief at SportsNet New York for two years, replaces Damien Scott, who left Complex in April, according to the company. Peebles is returning to the company where he started as a digital intern in 2006, and eventually became the deputy editor of its sports vertical for two years. He also spent time working at Bleacher Report, Barstool Sports and The Ladders. “We are excited for Maurice to rejoin Complex at such a pivotal and culture-shifting time not only for our company but also for media in general,” Complex general manager Donnie Kwak, to whom Peebles will report, said in a stat...
