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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...
Drake & 21 Savage Deliver Fake ‘SNL’ Performance of ‘On BS’: Watch
As Steve Lacy took the real SNL stage, Drake shared a performance with 21 Savage on what looked to be a replica of an SNL stage via Instagram Saturday night (Nov. 5). Drake and 21 Savage, who just dropped the joint project Her Loss, were introduced by actor Michael B. Jordan in the clip. “Ladies and gentlemen,” Jordan said, “presenting your musical guest for the evening: Drake and 21 Savage performing a song off of one of the most relatable albums of all time, Her Loss.” Their performance ended with an outro sounding like a live television studio audience cheering for the duo. The SNL spoof is the latest stunt in a series of phoney but fascinating Her Loss promo spots. It follows a rollout that’s included a fake Vogue magazine, a Tiny Desk Concert teaser that won’t...
Fans Choose Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind & Me‘ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Selena Gomez‘s new song “My Mind & Me” has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Nov. 4) on Billboard, choosing Gomez’s new track as their favorite new music release of the past week. Gomez’s latest release brought in more than 60% of the vote, beating out new music by Drake and 21 Savage, P!nk and more. Just ahead of the release of her Apple TV+ documentary My Mind & Me, Gomez shared an emotional new song of the same name. “My Mind & Me,” the pop star’s first solo release since 2021’s Revelación, has her addressing the mental health struggles that she opens up about in the new doc: “My mind and me, we don’t get along sometimes / And it gets hard to breathe,” she says in the ballad. “But I wouldn’t change my life / A...
Backstreet Boys Pay Tribute to Aaron Carter at London Show: ‘He’s a Part of Our Family’
The show went on for the Backstreet Boys at London’s O2 arena Sunday (Nov. 6), but it was an emotional set for Nick Carter after the passing of his little brother Aaron Carter the day before. A photo of Aaron was shown on the big screen in his memory, reading: Aaron Carter 1987-2022. Nick’s bandmates shared hugs and pats on the back with him as they spoke of Aaron on his behalf. “We all grew up together. We’ve been through highs and lows, up and downs. You guys have been through it with us, we’ve been through it with you,” Kevin Richardson said to the audience. He continued, “Tonight, we’ve got a little bit of heavy hearts because we lost one of our family members yesterday. We just wanted to find a moment in our show to recognize him. Nick’s little brother Aaron Carter passed away yesterd...
Steve Lacy Performs ‘Bad Habit’ & ‘Helmet’ During ‘Saturday Night Live’ Debut: Watch
Steve Lacy brought his low-key charm to Saturday Night Live on Nov. 5. The 24-year-old singer-guitarist performed two songs from his second solo album, Gemini Rights, during his musical guest debut on the NBC sketch comedy series. Lacy, the breakout solo star who originally gained fame as a member of alt-soul band The Internet, opened with his slow-burning hits “Bad Habit” and closed with “Helmet.” Sporting his Batman-esque signature shades and wearing a shiny white button-down emblazoned with the letter “S,” the artist strummed away at his electric guitar with the help of a backing band on both tracks. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Lacy is fresh off a major career high, earning his first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. About three mo...
Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter Shares Emotional Tribute Following Brother Aaron Carter’s Death: ‘My Heart Is Broken’
Nick Carter is remembering his younger brother Aaron Carter. The Backstreet Boys star took to social media on Sunday (Nov. 6) to share a heartbreaking tribute to his late sibling, who died on Nov. 5 at the age of 34. “My heart is broken. Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded,” Nick Carter wrote on Instagram alongside a photo gallery of childhood photos with his brother. “I have always held on to the hope that he would somehow, someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed. Sometimes we want to blame someone or something for a loss, but the truth is that addiction and mental illness is the real villain here.” Through the years, the relationship between the two was turbulent, com...
