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Ronald Isley & Beyoncé’s ‘Make Me Say It Again, Girl’ Is Here: Stream It Now
Renaissance is just two weeks old, but there’s more new Beyoncé music to be had. On Friday (Aug. 12), Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers and Beyoncé debuted their brand new duet, “Make Me Say It Again, Girl.” The first collaboration between the “Alien Superstar” singer and the music legend, “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” also marks Ronald Isley’s first release of the year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In an interview with Billboard, Isley revealed that he “met and talked to Beyoncé when she was just getting started with Destiny’s Child,” and that “working with Beyoncé was one of the first things [he] thought about” when he began crafting his new album. Isley’s wife, Kandy, added, “Tina Knowles-Lawson [Beyoncé’s mother] was very influen...
Michelle Branch & Patrick Carney Split After 3 Years of Marriage
Michelle Branch and The Black Keys‘ Patrick Carney are calling it quits after three years of marriage. The news comes after a since-deleted tweet, in which the “Everywhere” singer accused the drummer of cheating on her, though Carney has not publicly confirmed or denied the statement. Billboard has reached out to both musicians’ reps for comment. “To say that I am totally devastated doesn’t even come close to describing how I feel for myself and for my family. The rug has been completely pulled from underneath me and now I must figure out how to move forward,” Branch shared in a statement to People. “With such small children, I ask for privacy and kindness.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The musicians were married in April 2019 in New Orleans...
Who Should Win Artist of the Year at the 2022 VMAs? Vote!
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards are just around the corner, where today’s biggest stars come together for a chance to take home a trophy for a slew of fan-voted categories. Bad Bunny is the first Latin artist to be nominated for artist of the year. Ed Sheeran, who was the first winner in the category when it launched in 2017, is also nominated and will be the first two-time winner in the category if he wins. The other artist of the year nominees are Drake, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Lizzo. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 2022 VMAs will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT live from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Fans can vote for their favorites across 22 gender-neutral categories by visiting vote.mtv.co...
Kathy Hilton Says Britney Spears & Sam Asghari Were ‘Having the Best Time’ at Their Wedding
Kathy Hilton is dishing the details about attending Britney Spears and Sam Asghari‘s wedding in June. During the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star’s Watch What Happens Live appearance on Wednesday (Aug. 10), she was asked about the pop star and fitness trainer’s nuptials, and shared how intimate of an event it was. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Donatella, Madonna … it was a very small group. Drew Barrymore … we were all just in a small group. Forty-nine people. It was beautiful,” Hilton shared. “And he is very cute. Sam … oh my goodness. I met him once before, but this guy’s hot and they were having the best time.” Hilton attended the wedding alongside daughters Paris and Nicky Hilton, and were joined by Donatella Versace, Madonna, ...
Olivia Newton-John to Receive State Memorial Service In Australia
Olivia Newton-John’s life and incredible career will be remembered with a state memorial service in Victoria. Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed those plans Thursday (Aug. 11), just days after the superstar singer and actor died at the age of 73. “I’m so pleased that Olivia Newtown John’s family have accepted our offer of a State Memorial Service,” Andrews writes on social media. “We’re working with Olivia’s family on the details, but it will be more of a concert than a funeral – fitting for a Victorian who lived such a rich and generous life.” I'm so pleased that Olivia Newtown John's family have accepted our offer of a State Memorial Service. We're working with Olivia's family on the details, but it will be more of a concert than a funeral – fitting for a Victorian wh...
Jennette McCurdy Recalls Being ‘Jealous’ of Ariana Grande: ‘I Made That Mistake Repeatedly’
Jennette McCurdy is speaking her truth. The former child star sat down for an interview Wednesday (Aug. 10) all about her new memoir and her working relationship with former co-star Ariana Grande. Speaking to Nightline about her book I’m Glad My Mom Died, McCurdy revisited the years she spent working alongside Grande on the short-lived Nickelodeon spin-off Sam and Cat, which happened to be airing right as the pop singer shot to superstardom with her 2013 debut album Yours Truly. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “You literally wrote, ‘I frequently made the mistake of comparing my career to Ariana’s,’” host Juju Chang read directly from McCurdy’s book. “And being jealous of everything — being jealous of her childhood, jealous of a mu...
JC Chasez Joins TikTok, Asking His *NSYNC Bandmates: ‘Am I Doing This Right?’
JC Chasez might be saying hello to TikTok, but his first post on the video-sharing site is soundtracked by *NSYNC‘s “Bye Bye Bye.” The 46-year-old singer looked to his old bandmates for some backup in the video’s caption, tagging Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick and asking: “Am I doing this right?” So far, so good, JC. In the 11-second video, a camera whips around a dinner table before focusing on the former boy-bander’s newly silver hair and beard. “Wait, that’s really bright,” he says as the cell phone light hits his face and he grabs the camera. “Give me this.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the next frame, you can see Chasez’s girlfriend, Jennifer HuYoung, behind him. He asks, “How’s this sh– work?” as th...
Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus’ ‘Old Town Road’ Music Video Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube
A whole lot of prospective cowboys have taken a metaphorical horseback ride down the old town road. As of Aug. 10, the music video for Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’s hip-hop/country crossover smash “Old Town Road” has surpassed one billion views — the first project for either artist to hit that milestone. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the video for Lil Nas’ breakout hit, the 23-year-old gallops around feeling like an outsider in his modern town — until he meets up with the “Achy Breaky Heart” country king himself. Together, they mosey into a community center filled with like-minded Wild Westerners and partake in some square dancing, while performing onstage in cowboy hats, boots and bedazzled, fringed shirts. The “Industry Baby” rapper an...
Britney Spears Says Not Seeing Her Kids ‘Breaks My Heart,’ Slams Ex Kevin Federline
Britney Spears is continuing her war of words against ex-husband Kevin Federline, taking to Instagram on Wednesday (Aug. 10) to shed light on her relationship with the former couple’s teenage sons. “It’s hard for me to let go of things I truly love … like my kids,” the pop star wrote in her note shared to the social media app. “The situation should have 100 percent been dealt with privately and definitely not online !!! A British network claimed that their stepmom’s goal is to keep the children away from all of the controversy and trauma in my home … I have love in my home and I have blessings from the people I allow in and out of my home !!!” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Spears went on to share that she used to see her two sons — Pr...
The Isley Brothers Talk Teaming with Beyoncé, Taking Their Career to the Next Phase
The year is 1975. The Isley Brothers are onstage in Chicago, the latest stop on their current tour, and performing songs from their new album The Heat Is On. Featuring future Isley classics such as the funk-rock political anthem “Fight the Power (Part 1 & 2)” and stirring ballad “For the Love of You (Part 1 & 2),” there was another song that made temperatures rise that night. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We started playing ‘Make Me Say It Again Girl,’ guitar mastermind Ernie Isley tells Billboard during an exclusive interview. “And Ronald was dressed in this sharp leather outfit. Then on the last verse and chorus of the song, one of our co-workers came onstage and draped a white mink over Ronald. I think every woman in there pr...
Martha Reeves, The Four Tops’ Duke Fakir Mourn Death of Lamont Dozier
Next to the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas and the Four Tops were the primary recipients of Holland-Dozier-Holland’s hitmaking prowess at Motown. So it’s no surprise that the principals of those groups had only warm memories about Lamont Dozier as news spread on Tuesday (Aug. 9) of his death at the age of 81. “Such a great guy,” Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the sole surviving founding member of the Four Tops, told Billboard about Dozier, who was also a close personal friend and running buddy. “He was so talented. He could sing really well. He was a good writer, a good producer, really an integral part of Holland-Dozier-Holland.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Martha Reeves, meanwhile, remembered that Dozier “had the greatest sense of humor. He made...
J-Hope Reveals Inspiration for ‘Jack in the Box’ Cover Art in New Video: Watch
J-Hope took fans behind the scenes of the cover shoot for his debut solo album Jack in the Box on Tuesday (Aug. 9). “I’m thinking of an album art that also has me in it, and I’m honored to say that art designer KAWS agreed to create a great art cover,” the BTS member says directly to the camera in the video uploaded to the boy band’s official YouTube channel. “It’s a great honor. I’m so happy that I can’t hold it in.” (English translation courtesy of YouTube.) Partway through the shoot, J-Hope gets a surprise visit from none other than his BTS bandmate Jung Kook, who stops by after having his own picture taken for a graduation ID. After Jung Kook wishes him “good luck,” J-Hope then moves on to his second outfit: the black-and-white checkered suit inspired by an optical illusion that ultima...
