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Pepsi® & Billboard Help Fans Own A Piece Of BBMAs With Digital Collectibles
Pepsi®, Billboard and MRC Live joined forces at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards for the release of the free Pepsi Mic Drop x Billboard Music Awards “Winners’ Club” NFT Collection on Billboard ChartStars. During the star-studded award show, which took place on Sunday, May 15, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the ceremony saw the likes of Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion take home trophies, but viewers of the show also walked away as winners. For the first time ever, Pepsi, Billboard and MRC Live & Alternative gave music fans the opportunity to secure NFTs for each award category with the launch of the Pepsi Mic Drop x Billboard Music Awards “Winners’ Club” NFT Collection. The collectibles were live minted and available for free for a limited time following each in-show announcement. ...
Carrie Underwood, Ben Platt, Flo Rida, Gabby Barrett, & More to Perform on 2022 ‘American Idol’ Finale
After the top 5 American Idol contestants performed for mentor and fourth season winner Carrie Underwood on Sunday night (May 15), the show revealed the all-star line-up for the upcoming May 22 3-hour finale. The episode, which will air live coast-to-coast on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. ET, will have this season’s three finalists — HunterGirl, Leah Marlene and Noah Thompson — performing for one last time in their bid to take home this year’s crown. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In addition to songs from judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, next week’s season 20 finale will feature performances from Underwood, Ben Platt, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Flo Rida, Idol alum Gabby Barrett, James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Melissa Ether...
Exploring The Impact of AAPI Stars Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray & More
The impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander creators in the industry is undeniable across all genres and spaces of music. In honor of AAPI Heritage Month 2022, Billboard and Nissan have joined forces to highlight the rise and chart achievements of some of your favorite artists, including our Billboard Woman of the Year, Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, Saweetie and Japanese Breakfast. Sit back, press play and bask in the glorious resumes of some of the biggest AAPI names on the scene! Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news [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-input̶...
The Road to the Billboard Music Awards: Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, BTS & More Talk About Their Hits
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards are Sunday (May 15). As you get ready to tune in to the awards show, Billboard News‘ “Road to the Billboard Music Awards” video will get you even more excited for the night ahead. The clip, which can be watched above, highlights several of this year’s nominees and features interview clips with artists like Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Doja Cat, who’s nominated in 14 categories at the 2022 BBMAs, looked back at what it was like first hitting No. 1 on the charts with her music. After celebrating the news over the phone, she said, “not even like an hour later, I hear a beep outside and it is 10 cars lined up on the road.” She added, “I come outside and everybody’s like, ‘Congratulatio...
Fans Choose My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Foundations of Decay’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
My Chemical Romance‘s new song “The Foundations of Decay” has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (May 13) on Billboard, choosing the rock group’s dizzying six-minute track as their favorite new music release of the past week. “The Foundations of Decay,” MCR’s first release as a band since 2014, brought in 40% of the vote, beating out new music by Post Malone featuring Roddy Ricch (“Cooped Up”), Kendrick Lamar (Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers), Florence + The Machine (Dance Fever), The Chainsmokers (So Far So Good), and others. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “The Foundations of Decay” showcases MCR’s penchant for epic storytelling while highlighting frontman Gerard Way’s impeccable vocal ran...
Selena Gomez as ‘SNL’ Host: Watch Every Sketch She Starred In
SNL host Selena Gomez‘s opening monologue made headlines for its spot-on Miley Cyrus impression and sweet Barney sing-along, but the singer and actress really showed off her comedic skill in a variety of sketches Saturday night (May 14). In just one episode, Gomez pulled off being a Bratz doll, a Latina talk show host, a documentarian, a princess, a jealous partner, a bad understudy, a model spokesperson, an irresponsible older sister and a way-too-patient girlfriend. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In total, Gomez starred in nine sketches during her gig on Saturday Night Live — and only broke character once. Watch them all below, and see the full episode on Hulu here. The streaming service is currently offering a 30-day free ...
Lovers & Friends in Las Vegas Leaves 3 People Injured After Crowds Rush Exit
A music festival in Las Vegas has resumed after a “security incident” temporarily halted performances on Saturday (May 14), authorities said. Las Vegas police said in a statement that three people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries after crowds at the Lovers & Friends Festival rushed from the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. Police said a large group of attendees fled the venue after gunfire was reportedly heard at about 10 p.m. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “At this time, there is no evidence of a shooting and the initial report has been deemed unfounded,” police said in a statement. Festival organizers displayed a message on screens in the venue that said there was a security incident, authorities were investigating and to rem...
In Record-Setting Fashion, Ukraine Rides Popular Sentiment to 2022 Eurovision Win
Ukraine’s rap and folk group Kalush Orchestra, riding a record number of votes from the public and a kinetic song that became an anthem for suffering mothers, overtook the United Kingdom, Sweden and Spain to capture the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in a nail-biter in Turin, Italy. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While the oddsmakers, pundits and fans pegged Ukraine as the clear favorite to win going into Saturday’s final, it didn’t look good after the jury vote, when Ukraine was in fourth place with 192 points and the U.K. was in first with 283. The juries were not especially kind to Ukraine, with some countries, like the Netherlands, giving them no points at all. Poland, Moldova, Latvia, Romania and Lithuania — all countries that are c...
Kendrick Lamar Drops Striking New ‘N95’ Video: Watch
Kendrick Lamar has shared an explosive music video for his new song “N95.” On Saturday (May 14), the 34-year-old superstar rapper dropped the second visual from his just-released fifth album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. The powerful clip, directed by Lamar and Dave Free, opens with the phrase “This S— Hard” flashing across the screen in red capital letters. From there, the rapper is seen hovering in a Jesus-like crucifix pose over crashing ocean waves while a young child looks on from the beach. The three-and-a-half minute video alters from color to black-and-white, as Lamar takes on several roles with striking imagery, including a piano player surrounded by beautiful women and a man doing an intense workout on the rooftop of a large building. Explore Explore See latest videos, char...
Britney Spears Shares on Instagram ‘We Have Lost Our Miracle Baby’
Just last month, Britney Spears announced she and her fiancé Sam Asghari were expecting their first child together. On Saturday (May 14), Spears took to Instagram to announce that the pair have lost their unborn child. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that we have lost our miracle baby early in the pregnancy,” the post read. “This is a devastating time for any parent. Perhaps we should have waited to announce until we were further along however we were overly excited to share the good news. Our love for each other is our strength. We will continue trying to expand our beautiful family. We are grateful for all of your support. We kindly ask for privacy during this difficult time.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The po...
Travis Barker, Rick Ross, Murda Beatz & More Pay Tribute to Lil Keed: ‘Gone Too Soon’
On Saturday (May 14) rising Atlanta rapper Lil Keed died at the age of 24. He was signed to Young Thug‘s Young Stoner Life Records. Keed’s brother, Lil Gotit, first shared the news of his passing in an Instagram post: “Can’t believe I seened u die today bro I did all my cries I know what u want me to do and that’s go hard for Mama Daddy Our Brothers Naychur and Whiteboy.” Tributes soon poured in online, with friends, collaborators and admirers expressing condolences for the late rapper. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Damn RIP Keed,” Travis Barker wrote on Twitter. “So Talented Gone [Too] Soon,” Murda Beatz tweeted. Keed signed to YSL, an imprint of 300 Entertainment, in 2018. He released two projects on the label and worked with ...
Ukraine Favored at Eurovision Song Contest Amid War
Against the backdrop of war in Europe, the hugely popular Eurovision Song Contest entered its flamboyant climax Saturday night (May 14) as 25 bands performed in front of a live audience in the Italian city of Turin, while millions more watched on television around the world. The Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra is heavily tipped to win by bookmakers, who are giving the group that mixes traditional Ukrainian rhythms, costumes and dance moves with contemporary hip-hop a 60% chance of winning. Despite Ukraine’s position as the oddsmakers’ and sentimental favorite, fans from Spain, Britain and elsewhere entering the PalaOlimpico venue from throughout Europe were rooting for their own country to win. Still, Ukrainian music fan Iryna Lasiy said she felt global support for her country in the war a...
