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Which ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Do You Hope Will Win? Vote!
Eight talented contestants have officially been selected to participate in America’s Got Talent‘s season 17 grand final. Among the eight are four impressive musicians, including saxophonist Avery Dixon, singing trio Chapel Hart, singer and musician Drake Milligan and singer Sara James. The winner will snag $1 million and a chance to headline America’s Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. NBC’s long-running talent TV show airs next Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET. Until then, we at Billboard want to know who your top pick for AGT‘s season 17’s winner is. Let us know by voting below. Take Our Poll [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”tr...
Yungblud Unveils Self-Titled Third Album: Stream It Now
Yungblud is back with his self-titled third studio album, Yungblud, which arrived on Friday (Sept. 2) via LOCOMOTION/Geffen Records. The rocker announced the album on Instagram back in May, writing, “Everything up to this moment has been a complete explosion of uncensored expression, where I just told the truth and sang about what I felt in that exact moment. the difference here is that i have thought and felt this record so deeply. i went to a part of myself that I didn’t know was there. i studied it, i bathed in the emotion, tried to solve the equation and come up with an answer (at least for now) from love to pain, adoration to abandonment, laughter to betrayal.” The bottom line, he said, is that his message will remain the same as it has always been: to be his authentic self and e...
Ali Gatie Talks New Album, Collaborating With Kehlani & More
Ali Gatie is fresh off the release of his new album, Who Hurt You?, and ahead of embarking on tour to support his new music, he sat down with Billboard‘s Tetris Kelly to talk creativity, his collaboration with Kehlani and more. “There’s always that pressure of trying to beat yourself,” he said of making music after having two hits — “It’s You” and “What If I Told You That I Love You” on the Billboard Hot 100. “Sometimes, it’s numbers-wise but also creative-wise. ‘It’s You’ is one of my favorite songs, and there’s times in the studio where you’re trying to beat that song, but that’s always the wrong mentality. It clouds your judgement. I try to write songs without worrying about how it’s going to do numbers-wise. I write it from my heart. The fans choose the hits, and the universe...
Jessica Chastain, Margo Price & More Stars Mourn the Death of Luke Bell: ‘A Sad Night for Country Music’
More than a week after he was reported missing in Arizona, country singer Luke Bell was found dead in Tucson on Monday (August 29). He was 32 years old. While a cause of death has not been given at press time, the Tucson Police Department confirmed to Billboard that “the investigation is on-going at the moment,” with no further details disclosed. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The late singer’s close friend and fellow country singer Matt Kinman, who said he was with Bell recently and had been taking care of him for six years as he navigated a severe battle with bipolar disorder, reportedly told Saving Country Music — which first reported the news — that Bell went missing on August 20. Bell released his debut full-length album...
Lil Nas X Jokingly Denies Sweet Fan Story: ‘I Am Very Mean in Person’
Lil Nas X stays trolling his fans — even when they gush over how nice he is. It all started when a fan shared on Reddit a sweet anecdote of meeting the “Industry Baby” star backstage at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night (Aug. 28). The user revealed that they were on their way out of the Prudential Center midway through the awards show, when the elevator attendant accidentally let them off on the wrong floor, which led to them spotting LNX. “I’m a shy person so it took a lot for me to approach him and I didn’t want to be annoying but it’s my birthday and this opportunity seemed once in a lifetime, so I did,” the fan wrote. “I said (awkwardly) ‘Montero?’ He said ‘yeesss?’ I said ‘I’m not supposed to be here I’m sorry but can I get a picture with you?’ He said laughingly ‘yes bu...
Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Harry Styles & More Music Stars Who Are BLACKPINK Fans
BLACKPINK is dominating the pop world, constantly breaking records with their eight Hot 100 hits. Most recently, their latest single, “Pink Venom,” became Spotify’s most-streamed song by a female artist in a single day in 2022 so far. The girl group’s 2020 “How You Like That” music video snagged three entries in the Guinness World Records. With more than 86 million views in just the first day of release, the video earned Guinness’ most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours, most viewed music video on YouTube in 24 hours, and most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a K-pop group. Their success and catchy music has led to a devoted fanbase affectionately called the Blinks, many of whom are celebrities. At the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift was seen singing and dancing along to t...
Conservative Commentator Nick Adams Wants Kid Rock to Drop an Album on the Same Day as Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift revealed that she’ll be releasing her 10th studio album, Midnights, on Oct. 21 at the 2022 VMAs on Sunday night (Aug. 28), and now, conservative commentator Nick Adams has turned the announcement into a political conversation. The pro-Trump author took to Twitter on Monday (Aug. 29) to suggest that Kid Rock — who is also an avid supporter of Donald Trump — should release a new album on the same day as Midnights. “People are craving real music with thought-provoking and emotional lyrics. Who better to give it to them than Kid Rock?” he wrote. “I GUARANTEE his album would outsell and outclass hers!” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In 2021, one in every 50 albums sold was Swift’s, according to MRC Data, and she was the count...
Which Is Your Favorite Kelly Clarkson Duet? Vote!
Kelly Clarkson can sing absolutely anything on her own as one of the most impressive vocalists in today’s music landscape — but she’s never shied away from teaming up with other artists to take a song to the next level. Her flawless vocals and credibility as an artist have allowed her to team up with fellow singers on a slew of jaw-dropping duets. Everyone from Reba McEntire to Jason Aldean to P!nk to Ariana Grande has paired up with Clarkson to perform beloved songs from her catalog, original material and classics by other artists. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news We’ve compiled our top 25 duets Clarkson has done here, but we want to know your top pick. Let us know by voting below. Take Our Poll [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=...
Here’s Why Chris Rock Declined the Offer to Be the Oscars’ 2023 Host
Chris Rock told the crowd at a Phoenix stand-up show this week that he was offered to host the 2023 Oscars, following the incident in which Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped him across the face. According to AZ Central, the comedian declined the gig, as it would be like returning to the scene of a crime, referencing the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, whose ex-wife’s killing started out by leaving her mother’s glasses at an Italian restaurant. Rock said returning to the Oscars would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The tense moment in March occurred after Rock made an onstage joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during the Academy Awards ceremony. “Jada...
Addison Rae’s Dad Responds to Yung Gravy Taking His Estranged Wife to the VMAs
Yung Gravy fueled the flame of his feud with TikTok star Addison Rae‘s father, Monty Lopez, when the “Betty (Get Money)” rapper brought Lopez’s estranged wife, Sheri Easterling, as his date to the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night (Aug. 28). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following the viral moment, Lopez took to his Instagram Stories to throw some shade at the unexpected couple. “Thank you @younggravy for taking the leftovers,” he captioned a shirtless selfie on Sunday. “I would rather spend time with my daughter and 2 grandkids that Sheri Nicole made me abandon as a child in order to be with her,” he continued, though it is unclear what children he is referring to. Lopez and Easterling 21-year-old Addison and two sons 14-year-...
Jennifer Hudson Shows Off Her EGOT Collection After Receiving Her Tony in the Mail
Jennifer Hudson has officially joined the exclusive club of EGOT members, a.k.a those who have received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. The star’s final award of the four EGOT categories arrived in the mail on Friday (Aug. 26), and she took to Instagram to share the occasion. “Look what arrived yal !!!” she captioned her photo holding her Tony award, with her other three trophies keeping her good company on the piano beside her. At the Tonys in June, Hudson took home a trophy as one of the producers of best musical winner A Strange Loop. Over the course of her impressive career, she’s also won the Oscar for best supporting actress (for 2006’s Dreamgirls), two Grammy Awards (best R&B album for 2008’s Jennifer Hudson, and best musical theater album for 2016’s The Color Purple...
Cardi B Fires Back at Twitter Troll Who Accused Offset of Cheating With Saweetie: ‘You Lying’
Cardi B got tangled up in some Internet beef on Wednesday (Aug. 24) with a Twitter troll who identifies themselves as a “Nicki Minaj connoisseur,” claiming to have styled her. The user was sending a slew of hateful messages toward Cardi for hours before the “I Like It” rapper stepped in to respond to a tweet asking when she was going to pay up in a 2020 lawsuit related to a bar fight. “Why you lying on me and those girls for I have a open case EVERYTHING IS PUBLIC offering money will not benefit me and actually get me in real trouble for making up anything cause you decided to come for me after coming out of jail for stealing 3K worth of clothes,” Cardi responded. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news When the Twitter troll brought up Cardi’s husband...
