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What’s Your Favorite Album of the Year Winner Since 2000? Vote!
Jon Batiste took home the Grammy for album of the year on Sunday night (April 3), beating his fellow nominees Kanye West, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, H.E.R., and Justin Bieber. In celebration of Music’s Biggest Night, Billboard‘s Andrew Unterberger ranked every single album of the year winner — yes, all 64 of them — from worst to best, but we want to know what your top album was. Let us know your favorite album of the year winner since 2000 by voting in the poll below. Take Our Poll [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=&...
Chris Rock Breaks Silence on Will Smith Oscars Slap at Stand-Up Show
Following the headline-making slap at the Oscars on Sunday night, Chris Rock has remained quiet about the incident between himself and Will Smith. But on Wednesday night (March 30), the comedian spoke out publicly for the first time during his stand-up show in Boston. “How was your weekend?” he asked the crowd, who began laughing, as reported by Variety. “I don’t have a bunch of sh– about what happened, so if you came to hear that, I have a whole show I wrote before this weekend. I’m still kind of processing what happened. So at some point, I’ll talk about that sh–. And it will be serious and funny.” The audience then broke into a chant, shouting “F— Will Smith,” which can be heard in the audio Variety posted on Instagram here. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest vid...
August Alsina Decides to ‘Choose Peace’ After Drama Surrounding Will Smith Oscar Slap
August Alsina shared some peaceful thoughts on Tuesday (Mar. 29), just two days after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars on Sunday night. “Choose peace; trusting that life’s intricate puzzle pieces are all forming together for the greater good and mastering of the seasonally sometime chaotic nature of your life’s art piece that’s being formed and painted by birthing life to your internal masterpiece; grown through external chaos-metamorphosing alchemy, dark turned 2 light and beauty within,” he wrote alongside a selfie via Instagram. “I’m A Walking Billboard & Network Simply Desiring To Televise & Broadcast Love, the love, grace and healing embrace of God, Good Music that’s healing (w/ a lil bit of nasty).” While Alsina didn’t directly mention the Oscars i...
Charli XCX’s ‘Beg for You’ Hits Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Top 10
Charli XCX cruises into the top 10 of Billboard‘s multimetric Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart (dated April 2) as “Beg for You,” featuring Rina Sawayama, bounds from No. 16 to No. 10. The track boasts top Streaming and Sales Gainer honors, up 79% to 1.7 million official U.S. streams and 193% to 800 downloads sold, according to Luminate, formerly MRC Data. It’s the seventh chart hit and third top 10 for Charli XCX, after her featured turn on Icona Pop’s “I Love It” (No. 1 for two weeks, 2013), and “Out Out,” with Joel Corry, Jax Jones and Saweetie (No. 9, 2021). “Beg” is the second entry and first top 10 for Sawayama; her collaboration with Lady Gaga, “Free Woman (Clarence Clarity Remix),” reached No. 20 last September. Speaking of that month, “Beg” is built around Eurodance singer Septembe...
A Complete Guide to Every 2022 Grammy Party & Event (Updating)
The 2022 Grammy Awards are just around the corner, but before today’s top stars head to Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena for music’s biggest night on Sunday, they’ll have their choice of fun events and parties in Sin City and beyond. See below for where celebs will be spending Grammy Week. (Updating all week with new events.) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Ted Reid’s Pre-Grammy ReceptionSTK at W Los Angeles – 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles7-11 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Love Renaissance 10 Year Anniversary + Pre-Grammy PartyLocation TBA10 p.m.Performances by DJ Tonee & Sean Famoso FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Nelly performs at DAER Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on July 13, 2018. Ryan Halbe DaBaby, French Montana & Nelly at Drai’s LiveDrai’s – 3595 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las VegasTicke...
Here Are the Lyrics to 4*TOWN’s ‘Nobody Like U’ From ‘Turning Red’
4*TOWN, the fictional boy band from Pixar and Disney’s new film Turning Red, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated April 2) at No. 50 with “Nobody Like U.” The group’s vocals are performed by Finneas, Jordan Fisher, Josh Levi, Topher Ngo and Grayson Villanueva. Finneas produced the song solo and co-wrote it with Billie Eilish. If you need a guide to follow along with “Nobody Like U,” find the lyrics below: Yea-yeah, oh-ooh-oohYeah I’ve never met nobody like youHad friends and I’ve had buddies, it’s trueBut they don’t turn my tummy the way you doI’ve never met nobody like you Oh yeahYeah You’re never not on my mind, oh my, oh myI’m never not by your side, your side, your sideI’m never gon’ let you cry, oh cry, don’t cryI’ll never not be your ride, or die, alright Let’s call it w...
Stray Kids React to ‘Oddinary’ Reaching No. 1 on Billboard 200: ‘Is This Actually Happening?’
Stray Kids joined Billboard‘s Jeff Benjamin and Jason Lipshutz via Twitter Spaces on Monday afternoon (Mar. 28), fresh off the announcement that the group’s Oddinary EP debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated April 2). “Woah, so exciting!” the South Korean pop group was heard cheering about hte news, before Bang Chan chimed in, “We heard the news a few moments ago and are like, ‘Is this real? Is this actually happening?’ We were really surprised too.” Explore Explore Stray Kids See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Billboard 200 milestone for Oddinary isn’t just the first chart-topper for the act, but its first chart entry. The seven-song set, recorded mostly in the Korean language, launches atop the list with 110,000 equi...
Here Are the Lyrics to Demi Lovato’s ‘Cool for the Summer’
Demi Lovato‘s 2015 hit “Cool for the Summer” has made its way to 2022 thanks to a TikTok dance that has taken over the platform. The song peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart dated January 18, 2014 and spent a total of 20 weeks on the chart. If you need a guide to follow along with Demi Lovato’s “Cool for the Summer,” find the lyrics below: Explore See latest videos, charts and news Tell me what you wantWhat you likeIt’s okayI’mma little curious tooTell me if it’s wrongIf it’s rightI don’t careI can keep a secret could, you? Got my mind on your bodyAnd your body on my mindGot a taste for the cherryI just need to take a biteDon’t tell your motherKiss one anotherDie for each otherWe’re cool for the summer(Ha) OohOohTake me down into your paradiseDon’t be scared ’cause I’m yo...
Here Are the Lyrics to Pharrell Williams’ ‘Just a Cloud Away’
Pharrell Williams contributed the breezy “Just a Cloud Away” to the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack back in 2013, but TikTok has brought back the happy track thanks to a wholesome meme. If you need a guide to follow along with Pharrell’s “Just a Cloud Away,” find the lyrics below: Explore See latest videos, charts and news This rainy day is temporaryThe contrast is why we got ’em‘Cause sun shining through is just a cloud away way way way way wayWay way way way way way (hey baby!) So what you blown a fuse (you blown a fuse)Well that happens to us all (that happens to us all) When I come with great news (i come with great news)The day could change (change) change (change) change (change) change (change) We’ve all, of course, been there beforeBeen there cryin’, fightin’, the darkLet good...
Mariah Carey & DJ Khaled to Join Latto on ‘Big Energy’ Remix
Latto is adding that real “Big Energy” to her 2021 breakout hit with an upcoming remix featuring Mariah Carey and DJ Khaled. The rapper revealed that the new take on “Big Energy” is set to drop on Monday (Mar. 28). The announcement comes following a not-so-subtle Twitter exchange between Latto and Carey, in which the duo hinted at a collaboration through clever emojis. The collaboration between Latto and Mariah Carey makes sense, as “Big Energy” samples Tom Tom Club’s 1981 single, “Genius Of Love,” which most fans will recognize from Carey’s “Fantasy.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song, released via StreamCut/RCA Records in September, hit No. 14 on the latest Billboard Hot 100, marking the 23-year-old Atlanta native’s first top 40 hit. T...
‘Atlanta’ Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2 Recap: ‘Sinterklaas’
Donald Glover‘s Atlanta returned after a four-year hiatus that felt more like an eternity on Thursday night (March 24) with a two-episode debut of season three. “Three Slaps” is sure not to be exactly what a starving fanbase was expecting but isn’t that the beauty in a show that keeps viewers’ emotions on a spinning carousel? Outside of a late appearance from Earn (Donald Glover), none of the original cast is seen in the season premiere. Explore See latest videos, charts and news FX’s caption for the episode even had jokes, “Wow it’s been a minute. I mean, I like this episode about the troubled kid but we waited 50 years for this?” The season kicks off with a conversation between a Black fisherman and a white redneck ironically named Earnest taking a boat out for a late-night fishing sessi...
Seventeen to Release First English-Language Single
SEVENTEEN is gearing up to release their first English-language single in April, Billboard can confirm. While no other information has been revealed about the song, Allkpop has reported it is said to be a pre-release leading up to the group’s full comeback in May. Pledis Entertainment, the K-pop group’s management company, previously issued a short statement about when fans can expect new music. “SEVENTEEN are preparing to return with a full-length studio album in May,” the statement read. Pledis did not offer any additional details about a release date for the album. Explore Explore Seventeen See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While the upcoming single will mark Seventeen’s first ever official English-language single as a group, Seven...
