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Recording Academy Chief Comments on Beyonce Declining to Perform at the Grammys
Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammys, was also asked by the publication about Beyoncé’s absence: Viewers “might” find it strange that she’s not there, he said when prompted. Beyoncé is nominated for a total of nine awards at this year’s show. “Black Parade” earned her nods in the record of the year, song of the year, best r&b performance and best r&b song categories. “Savage” with Megan Thee Stallion is up for record of the year, best rap performance and best rap song. Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” earned a nod for best music video, and Black Is King is a contender for best music film. A number of artists have criticized the Grammys in recent years, including The Weeknd, who vowed to boycott the show mo...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 13)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Ednita Nazario’s podcast Puerto Rican star Ednita Nazario makes her debut as a podcaster, with the new podcast titled “De Corazón a Corazón (From Heart to Heart)” that will air on her Facebook, YouTube and Spotify accounts. In the podcast, Nazario will “open her heart to talk about life with special guests that could range from personal friends to celebrities,” according to a press release. A new episode will be released across all the aforementioned platforms every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are lo...
First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Carl Cox, Nala, Deorro, Wuki & More
If all you know about Ibiza is that a bunch of DJs play and basically live there every summer (except last summer…and this summer) then you might be surprised to know that the world-famous Balearic party island is also home to a football club, UD Ibiza. The team was recently the subject of a five-part documentary, Club Ibiza: The Sessions, for which electronic titan Carl Cox — one of Ibiza’s much-beloved former DJ residents — created the title track, “Sand, Moon & Stars.” It doesn’t take long for this track to transport you beachside at sunset with its shakers and glittering arpeggios, while expansive synth strings in the background create a visceral, almost panoramic effect — you see and feel the sand encrusting your feet, the ocean spray on your face, th...
Nio Garcia & Casper Magico Reel In Ozuna, Myke Towers, Wisin, and Yandel For Star-Studded ‘Travesuras’ Remix: Exclusive
The new “Travesuras” is also Billboard’s Latin Remix of the Week this week. Just a week after earning their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay, Nio Garcia and Casper Magico drop the star-studded remix to “Travesuras,” featuring Ozuna, Myke Towers, Wisin, and Yandel. Paying homage to an emblematic song that has opened doors for the new generation of urban artists, “Travesuras” is a revamped version of Hector El Father’s “Noche de Travesura,” first released in 2005. Produced by Xound & Goldiby, Nio and Casper give life to a fast-tempo reggaeton with bachata and merengue melodies. On the remix, Ozuna, Towers, Wisin, and Yandel add their distinctive flow, making this a potential fan-favorite for the summer. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. S...
Chloe x Halle Are Fresh & Vibrant in New Neutrogena Campaign
The “Do It” duo also shared a Q&A on Twitter, celebrating the “dream come true” partnership. “What do we have most in common?” Chloe asked in the three-minute clip, before her twin sister Halle cheekily replied, “Our faces!” “I remember we’d always be obsessed with the iconic face splash, and now, what if we did that? And we could, because we’re the new faces!” Chloe gushed. “We were on tour for three or four years, back-to-back almost,” Halle added of her skincare journey, “And my skin would really just be like, ‘Girl, what are you doing? Where are you?’ So I really kind of got on a rhythm of taking care of my skin and knowing what works for me.” See the full Q&A below, and ...
Zayn Says Grammy-Slamming Tweet Was ‘Not Personal’
It was about transparency. Just hours after he slammed the Grammys over its voting process, Zayn returned to Twitter on Tuesday night (March 9) to say that his comments were “not personal,” but rather about the “need for inclusion.” The singer, 28, teed off on the Recording Academy on Tuesday, just five days before the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, writing, “F— the grammys and everyone associated. Unless you shake hands and send gifts, there’s no nomination considerations. Next year I’ll send you a basket of confectionary.” Zayn, who has yet to receive a Grammy nomination for his solo work, appeared to have second thoughts a short time later, returning to Twitter to explain his earlier comments. “My tweet was not personal or abo...
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License’ Is Still on Top, But It Took Four Tries to Get Her Actual Permit
Unfortunately for Rodrigo, the horn on her mom’s car didn’t work so the instructor had to halt the test. “I go to honk it and the horn doesn’t work on my mom’s car,” she said, explaining that her mom is a super-chill driver, so she probably didn’t even realize the horn was busted. “And so he said: ‘Your car is legally unsafe, I can’t take you out to take the test, go home.’” It was a tough blow for the singer, who said, “I didn’t even get to drive out of the DMV [Department of Motor Vehicles]… I was so upset, I literally cried in the DMV parking lot.” But, like a real-life fairy tale, the fourth time was the charm and she passed the test no problem. “License” was released Jan. 8 on Geffen/Interscope Records and debuted ...
‘Selena,’ ‘Judy,’ ‘Harriet’ & More Among Redbox’s ‘Fierce Female’ Picks
Harriet and Hidden Figures also are featured on the “Black Girl Magic” list, which also includes 2019’s The Hate U Give and What Men Want. “Ladies of a Certain Era” offers classics such as Mamma Mia, Pride & Prejudice and Sound of Music, while “Modern Woman” features the star-studded Hustlers and Ocean’s 8, plus Promising Young Woman and Bombshell. Check out all of the Fierce Females films here, which are all available via the Redbox kiosk, on demand, through Free Live TV and more. 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...
Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas and More of the Best ‘Shallow’ Covers: Watch
Now that “Shallow” has earned Gaga her first Academy Award, Billboard decided to honor her latest masterpiece with a roundup of some of the best covers. Kelly Clarkson During the Green Bay, Wisc. stop on her Meaning of Life Tour on Feb. 15, 2019, Clarkson took her love for A Star Is Born to the next level with her own version of “Shallow.” “I don’t have a Bradley Cooper here, so I’m just holdin’ it down,” she joked before humbly quipping, “I hope I don’t suck, and if I do I hope [Gaga] doesn’t see it.” Though she slipped up one lyric, her powerhouse voice certainly made up for any flubs. Lea Michele and Darren Criss The former Glee stars sang “Shallow” together on the sec...
Kygo Teams Up With Puma Golf for a Tropical New Collection
“I’ve known Kygo and Myles and have been part of the Palm Tree Crew for a while now. Puma Golf and I have been together since the beginning,” Fowler mirrored. “I worked with both teams to help create a cool collection that will make golfers feel like they’re a part of the Crew. This collab brings two of my worlds together. I couldn’t be happier – we nailed it.” The collection features everything from shorts, crewnecks and polos to snapback hats, belts and more, plus a one-of-a-kind Cobra Radspeed Palm Tree Crew Driver, a limited edition driver in the collection’s navy and gold color way. The driver also includes a custom Cobra x PTC headcover, a Fujikura Speeder 474 Evolution VII shaft and a custom black and gold Cobra Lamkin Crossline Connect grip. Fowler is s...
LiveXLive Launches Auditions to Find the Next ‘Self Made’ Music Star
LiveXLive Media announced on Monday (Mar. 8) that auditions have begun for Self Made, a new online talent competition. To enter, the livestream and on-demand service is looking for artists or bands to submit videos performing an original song on TikTok or Instagram with the hashtag #IAmSelfMade. Unlike the typical talent competitions, Self Made‘s winner will be entirely decided on by social media engagement, not a panel of judges. Eight contestants will then be selected from the submissions on Mar. 17, before the final round for the grand prize winner and three runners-up begins on Mar. 25. The first-round grand prize winner will receive an “A&R starter pack” worth $100,000 to launch their professional career, including distribution, publishing and a record deal —...
Miley Cyrus Urges Everyone to Get Vaccinated in New ‘Angels Like You’ Video: ‘Each of Us Can Help Stop the Pandemic’
“The audience here is fully vaccinated health care workers who have been fearlessly + tirelessly fighting COVID-19,” reads the handwritten note that pops up at the end of the clip. “We all look forward to being together again + this can happen sooner than we may have thought with vaccines becoming more available. Each of us can help stop the pandemic by being vaccinated. Together we can make the experience of live music a reality again.” During her roughly 90-minute pre-game concert — which included surprise appearances by Billy Idol and Joan Jett — Cyrus repeatedly thanked health care and frontline workers in the audience and watching at home for all they had done during the global pandemic. “All of us have a purpose,” she said at one p...
