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What’s Your Favorite Song of 2022 (So Far)? Vote!
Billboard unveiled its list of the best songs to come out of 2022 thus far on Thursday (June 7) now that we’re officially halfway into the calendar year. Naturally, it contains a plethora of the biggest hits — and some underrated gems — from popular stars. But which song is your favorite? Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news From Doja Cat‘s Planet Her staple “Woman,” Lizzo‘s viral TikTok smash “About Damn Time” to not one, but two Harry Styles tracks — No. 1 single “As It Was” and recently released “Late Night Talking” — that appear on the list and The Weeknd‘s “Less Than Zero,” there has been a delightful influx of bangers left to hold listeners over until the latter half of the year unveils what it has to offer. The 50 best songs (so far) lis...
BTS Partners With YouTube for #MyBTStory Fan Challenge
BTS have come up with a new way for ARMY to share their memories with the boy band, and it’s all happening on YouTube. On Monday (June 6), the K-pop idols announced their new fan initiative #MyBTStory, which officially launches this Friday in an exclusive partnership with the streaming hub’s YouTube Shorts. “Dear ARMY, For nine years you have been our greatest champions,” the septet wrote in a letter posted to YouTube’s official blog. “As we embark on the journey to our tenth year as a band, we want to remember and celebrate all the special moments we’ve had together so far. Beginning this Saturday, we want to ask you to share your BTS stories with us, and each other, on YouTube Shorts.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The note continue...
Here’s Why Baz Luhrmann Didn’t Cast Harry Styles in ‘Elvis’
Harry Styles is so hot right now. His third studio album Harry’s House is No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and its lead single “As It Was” is the best-seller on both sides of the Atlantic, and around the globe. So Styles, with his effortless style, great hair, adoring fanbase and growing list of movie credits would have been a natural to play Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic, Elvis? Well, no. The Australian director reckons audiences would struggle to see past the Brit. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Harry is a really talented actor,” Luhrmann tells Fitzy & Wippa, the breakfast radio team at Sydney’s Nova. “I would work on something with him…” but “the real issue with Harry is, he’s Harry Styles. He’s already an icon.” There’s n...
Benny the Butcher Raising Money for Buffalo Shooting Victims With ‘Welcome to the States’ Song
Set to the instrumental of Kendrick Lamar and Taylour Page’s chilling “We Cry Together,” in a new song and video, Buffalo, New York, native Benny the Butcher calls out the societal ills that led to the May 14 racism-fueled shooting at his hometown Tops Friendly Markets grocery store. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news An 18-year-old attacker shot and killed 10 victims, all of whom were Black. While the shooting was the second deadliest this year, some celebrities — including Dave Chappelle and Buffalo Bills players — decried the insufficient attention and press coverage around the attack. On “Welcome to the States,” Benny calls out the hateful ideologies behind mass shootings like Buffalo’s, and the inaction of government officials to brin...
Fans Choose Panic! At the Disco’s ‘Viva Las Vengeance’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Panic! At the Disco‘s “Viva Las Vengeance” tops this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (June 3) on Billboard, choosing Panic! At the Disco’s latest track as their favorite music release of the past week. Panic! At the Disco are giving fans a taste of what’s to come from their new album with the title track “Viva Las Vengeance,” which just dropped on Wednesday (June 1). “Viva Las Vengeance is a look back at who I was 17 years ago and who I am now with the fondness I didn’t have before,” Urie previously said of the upcoming album. “I didn’t realize I was making an album and there was something about the tape machine that kept me honest.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Viva Las Vengeance” brought in ...
Trouble, Atlanta Rapper, Dies at 34
Trouble, the Atlanta rapper who collaborated with Drake and The Weeknd, has died. He was 34. News of the rapper’s passing was confirmed in a social media post by Def Jam on Sunday (June 5). “Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble,” the label wrote on Instagram. “A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Scoob.” The cause of his Trouble’s death was not immediately known at press time. Billboard has reached out to his representatives for further information. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following the rapper’s passing, tributes came pouring in from other members of the hip-hop community, including Mike Will Made-It, Gucci Mane, Rae Sremmurd, Meek Mi...
Alec John Such, Founding Member of Bon Jovi, Dies at 70
Alec John Such, bassist and an original member of Bon Jovi who was credited as bringing the band together, has died at 70, Bon Jovi announced on Sunday (June 5). “Alec, you will be missed,” Bon Jovi posted on social media. “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” the group’s statement said. “He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him – He was a childhood friend of Tico and brought Richie to see us perform. Alec was always wild and full of life. Today those special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. We’ll miss him dearly.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bon J...
Woman Testifies Bill Cosby Forcibly Kissed Her When She Was 14
A woman testified Friday (June 3) that she was 14 when Bill Cosby took her into a trailer on a movie set in 1975, grabbed her so she couldn’t move her arms, and kissed her. “I was struggling to get away,” she said. “It was very shocking.” The woman, now 61, told her story in a public venue for the first time during a Los Angeles County civil trial over the lawsuit of Judy Huth, who alleges Cosby sexually assaulted her at the Playboy Mansion when she was 16 at around the same time, in the spring of 1975. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The woman testified that she, her mother, and other family and friends were on the Los Angeles set of the film Let’s Do It Again, starring Cosby and Sidney Poitier, where Cosby had invited them to act as e...
Box Office: ‘Top Gun 2’ Heads for Record $85M 2nd Weekend, Becomes Tom Cruise’s Biggest Film
Joseph Kosinski’s Top Gun: Maverick is showing no signs of slowing down. The Paramount and Skydance tentpole, starring Tom Cruise, is doing massive business in its second weekend. If estimates hold, the sequel will earn $85 million or more in its sophomore outing to boast the smallest decline ever — 33% — for a movie opening domestically to $100 million more. In North America, the summer tentpole earned $25 million on Friday (June 3) to finish the day with a jet-fueled cume of $230 million. That number should rise to $290 million by the end of Sunday and as much as $540 globally. Top Gun 2 also continues to fly high overseas, where it crossed the $200 million mark on Friday and is likewise holding strong. On Saturday, Top Gun: Maverick became Cruise’s top-grossing film domestically when pa...
Queen, Paddington Bear Kick Off Jubilee Concert
Queen Elizabeth II may have to miss a star-studded London concert in her honor Saturday (June 4), but she brought the house down when she appeared in a surprise video recorded with another British national treasure: Paddington Bear. The 96-year-old monarch revealed she shared Paddington’s love of marmalade sandwiches in a comedy skit that was shown to open a Platinum Jubilee concert outside Buckingham Palace, delighting thousands who gathered for the third day of festivities marking her 70 years on the throne. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Rock band Queen and Adam Lambert kicked off the open-air show outside the palace, followed by performances from Duran Duran, Rod Stewart and opera singer Andrea Bocelli. Diana Ross will close the sh...
Doobie Brothers Reschedule Several Concerts Due to COVID-19
The Doobie Brothers announced a series of rescheduled concert dates this weekend after members of their touring party tested positive for COVID-19. June shows in Indiana, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina were moved to July. The new dates were posted on Saturday (June 4). “We want to apologize to our fans,” the band said in a statement shared on social media. “Several members of the Doobies touring party came down with Covid and we had no choice but to reschedule the below dates. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The concerts are part of the Doobie Brothers’ North American tour celebrating their 50th anniversary. The trek features band members Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and John McFee reunite...
Cardi B Shares Cute New Photos of 9-Month-Old Baby Wave
Cardi B is giving fans some updates on her youngest child, baby Wave. The rapper posted a series of new photos of her son to celebrate him turning nine months old. “Happy 9 months Wave!! My baby growing too fast on me,” she captioned the Instagram post on Saturday (June 4). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the sweet snapshots, Wave is seen rocking bling and showing off some curls. The images also capture the little one’s adorable eyes. Wave, who was born in September, is Cardi and Offset‘s second child together. Big sister Kulture, the couple’s first child together, is three years old. Offset is also the father to three other children from previous relationships. Cardi and Offset first shared Wave’s name and a glimpse at his face in A...
