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Maren Morris Campaigns to ‘Make DJ Gay Again’ Following Candace Cameron Bure’s Anti-LGBTQ Comments
If dunking on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric is a skill, then Maren Morris is an expert at this point. The country star posted a comment on Instagram on Tuesday calling out actress Candace Cameron Bure for her recent comments on “traditional marriage” and queer characters. Writing under a post from LGBTQ influencer Matt Bernstein, Morris said “Make DJ Gay Again,” a reference to Bure’s most famous role as DJ Tanner on Full House and the 2016 reboot, Fuller House. Morris is far from the only star to call the actress out — JoJo Siwa posted an Instagram on Tuesday calling Bure’s comments “rude and hurtful,” and GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis issued a damning statement saying it was “irresponsible and hurtful for Candace Cameron Bure to use tradition as a guise for exclusion.” Explore Explore Se...
Zoe Kravitz Reveals Taylor Swift Was a ‘Very Important Part’ of Her Quarantine Pod
Zoë Kravitz spilled the tea in a new interview about quarantining during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with none other than Taylor Swift. “She was my pod,” the actress told GQ of hunkering down with the superstar and her boyfriend Joe Alwyn as she filmed Matt Reeves’ The Batman in the U.K. “She was a very important part of being in London, just having a friend that I could see and that would make me home-cooked meals and dinner on my birthday.” For her part, Swift had equally nice things to say about her pal, telling the magazine via email, “Zoë’s sense of self is what makes her such an exciting artist, and such an incredible friend. She has this very honest inner compass, and the result is art and life without compromising who she is.” Part of that art included the duo collab...
Channing Tatum Gives Us One ‘Last Dance’ in ‘Magic Mike’ Trailer: Watch
With the holidays coming up, it’s easy to forget that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Thankfully, Warner Bros. gave Magic Mike fans the perfect early gift on Wednesday (Nov. 16) with a new trailer for the third installment of the popular franchise. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the two-and-a-half minute clip teasing Magic Mike’s Last Dance, Channing Tatum reprises his role as Mike Lane. After a lengthy hiatus, he meets a wealthy socialite played by Salma Hayek Pinault while working as a bartender in Florida. She’s blown away by his talent and gives him an offer to fly with her to London to start their own show. “With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot ne...
Elton John Is Ready to ‘Go Out on a High’ With Final U.S. Tour Dates & A Pair of 2022 Top 10 Hot 100 Hits
Surrounded by newly designed Elton John tour merch mixed with luxury goods from Fendi and Balenciaga at a special Rocket Man-themed pop-up shop at The Webster in the Beverly Center, David Furnish — husband and business partner to the beloved pop star — joked that everyone thinks his house looks just like this Los Angeles shrine to Elton. “We do have a Captain Fantastic pinball machine at our home in Windsor,” he conceded to Billboard, sitting in an alcove at The Webster with that very arcade game as “Philadelphia Freedom” played over the speakers. “But we don’t play Elton John music around the clock in our house.” For the last near-decade, Furnish has been helping Elton plan his retirement from the road, after 50-plus years of touring the world, and this pop-up shop is one of many special ...
INXS Fans Mount Campaign For Rock Hall Induction
Despite their treasure chest of songs, style and, in their late-80s heyday, the ability to fill stadiums a long way from home, INXS is one of many bands waiting for a Rock Hall nod. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A dedicated group of fans is trying to change that. A change.org petition, simply titled “Induct INXS into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” is well on its way to reaching its target of 15,000 signatures. At the time of writing, more than 11,000 fans have joined the petition, which declares: “After many years of amazing music and dynamic “live” performances, it’s time to ensure the legacy of one of the greatest bands in the world – INXS!” The campaign was established by “Team Induct INXS,” comprised of fans Dina Ghram, Shan...
2022 MOBO Awards Nominees Full List
See the complete list of nominees for the MOBO Awards 2022, which will take place at the OVO Wembley Arena in the UK on November 30, 2022. Prior to the celebration of the 25th edition of the renowned honors, the MOBO Awards, an award event dedicated to recognizing black excellence, published the complete list of its nominees on Friday, November 11, 2022. The complete list of the nominees up for this year’s award is shown below. BEST MALE ACTCENTRAL CEEDAVED-BLOCK EUROPEDIGGA DKNUCKSTION WAYNE BEST FEMALE ACT LITTLE SIMZMAHALIAMIRAA MAYMS BANKSPINKPANTHERESSTIANA MAJOR9 ALBUM OF THE YEARAITCH – ‘CLOSE TO HOME’KNUCKS – ‘ALPHA PLACE’KOJEY RADICAL – ‘REASON TO SMILE’LITTLE SIMZ – ‘SOMETIMES I MIGHT BE INTROVERT’M HUNCHO – ‘CHASING EUPHORIA’MIRAA MAY – ‘TALES OF A MIRACLE’ SONG OF THE...
2023 Grammy Nominations: Our Fast First Impressions of the Big Four
When the 2023 Grammy nominations were unveiled on Tuesday (Nov. 15), there were a lot of names we were expecting in the Big Four categories, including leading nominees Beyoncé (9), Kendrick Lamar (8), and Grammy faves Adele and Brandi Carlile (7 each). But there were also some names we weren’t expecting – or hadn’t even seen before, especially in the best new artist field. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), Katie & Keith are joined by Pop Shop founder Jason Lipshutz to share our fast first impressions of the top categories: record of the year, album of the year, song of the year and best new artist. Listen below to get our hot takes: Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Drake and 21 Savage team up for the year’s biggest hip-hop debut as Her Loss starts atop ...
Everything You Need to Know About the Music at LA3C Festival
Penske Media Corporation’s new music, art and food festival LA3C is just weeks away, aiming to celebrate the rich culture and diverse communities in the metropolis over a star-studded two-day event. “This will be the first festival of its kind to fortify a city that combines talent, diversity and culture like no other while engaging with organizations solving some of the city’s pressing challenges,” said LA3C Chief Executive Juan Mora of the upcoming festival in an official statement. “[PMC CEO] Jay [Penske]’s vision and the commitment to positively impact the city of Los Angeles is inspiring. I plan to leverage the expertise of Penske Media’s iconic brands to create an experience for all visitors, and we invite creatives, musicians, and artists to join in our mission.” Besides p...
Asake Lands New Endorsement Deal With Parimatch Nigeria
Big ups to Asake on a new endorsement deal with Parimatch Nigeria. Nigerian singer Asake shared the news of his new endorsement deal with one of the biggest sports betting companies in the world (Parimatch), now also available in Nigeria as Parimatch Nigeria. According to him, the partnership with Parimatch Nigeria is an exciting and proud moment for him, and it connects with him and his music. Launching a new campaign with Parimatch as its first brand ambassador, Asake is happy to have his fans join him by registering with the referral code “ASAKE” to get lots of bonuses on their deposits. See below: The wait is Over 🤣🤣We are excited to officially announce @Asakemusik as our Brand Ambassador.#AsakeParimatchNG #ParimatchNG #ParimatchNGAmbassador #ParimatchNGwiththeVibes pic...
Full List Of Nominees For Grammy Awards 2023
Best New Artist AnittaOmar ApolloDomi & JD BeckMuni LongSamara JoyLattoManeskinTobe NwigweMolly TuttleWet Leg Best Pop Solo Performance “Easy on Me,” Adele“Moscow Mule,” Bad Bunny“Woman,” Doja Cat“Bad Habit,” Steve Lacy“About Damn Time,” Lizzo“As It Was,” Harry Styles Best Pop Duo/Group Performance “Don’t Shut Me Down,” Abba“Bam Bam,” Camila Cabello featuring Ed Sheeran“My Universe,” Coldplay and BTS“I Like You (A Happier Song),” Post Malone and Doja Cat“Unholy,” Sam Smith and Kim Petras Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album “Higher,” Michael Bublé“When Christmas Comes Around…,” Kelly Clarkson“I Dream of Christmas (Extended),” Norah Jones“Evergreen,” Pentatonix“Thank You,” Diana Ross Best Pop Vocal Album “Voyage,” Abba“30,” Adele“Music of the Spheres,” Coldplay“Special,” Lizzo“Harry’s House...
Morrissey Says His Upcoming Album ‘Bonfire of Teenagers’ Will Be Delayed
Morrissey issued a statement on Monday (Nov. 14) informing fans that the release of his upcoming album is being pushed back. “Bonfire of Teenagers is no longer scheduled for a February release, as stated by this site,” the singer shared in a note titled “Bonfire Unlit” on his official website. “Its fate is exclusively in the hands of Capitol Records (Los Angeles.).” Billboard reached out to Capitol for comment. The long-gestating album is meant to serve as a follow-up to 2020’s I Am Not a Dog on a Chain. It was reportedly completed in mid-2021 and features production by Andrew Watt and musical assists from the likes of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, bassist Flea and former RHCP guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. Miley Cyrus and Iggy Pop also guest. Morrissey has already debuted nu...
Dolly Parton Congratulates Taylor Swift for Making Hot 100 Chart History: ‘That Is Sensational’
Dolly Parton took a moment outside her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction to praise a fellow female superstar, Taylor Swift. Speaking with Access Hollywood on the Rock Hall red carpet, Parton was asked to comment on Swift’s historic feat last week of being the first artist to claim the entire top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, led by the Midnights single “Anti-Hero” at No. 1. Swift’s Midnights also blasted in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with the biggest week for any release in seven years. “I love her,” said Parton, who was inducted into the Rock Hall Saturday night (Nov. 5) with the help of P!nk. “I saw that on the news and I think that is sensational,” the country icon said of Swift making Hot 100 history. “And congratulations to her — Taylor. I think...
