Pop
Billie Eilish Performs ‘Happier Than Ever’ & ‘Male Fantasy’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’: Watch
Billie Eilish returned to Saturday Night Live on Dec. 11, pulling double duty as host and musical guest. Between some hilarious sketches, the 19-year-old superstar singer delivered memorable performances of songs from her latest album, Happier Than Ever. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following a sweet introduction from her parents, Eilish unleashed her inner rock star with a raucous performance of “Happier Than Ever,” accompanied on guitar by her brother and hitmaker-in-crime Finneas. The performance began with Eilish casually lounging in a cream colored chair beneath a softly lit lamp before turning into a trashing rager with the singer passionately spinning across the stage. For her second performance, Eilish slowed things down with a thoug...
Billie Eilish Confirms Her Rock Star Status with SNL Performance of “Happier Than Ever”: Watch
In 2019, Dave Grohl famously proclaimed Billie Eilish as the future of rock ‘n’ roll. “The same thing is happening with her that happened with Nirvana in 1991,” Grohl said. “People say, ‘Is rock dead?’ When I look at someone like Billie Eilish, rock and roll is not close to dead!” While some may scoff at the comparison, one needs to look no further than Eilish’s Saturday Night Live performance of “Happier Than Ever” to see one of the more kick ass concert moments in recent memory. The title track to Eilish’s sophomore LP began as a hushed ballad sung from a love seat positioned on an on-set living room. However, as the song reached its crescendo, the 20-year-old singer assumed the role of rock ‘n’ roll frontwoman, leading her brother Finneas and drummer Andrew Marshall with the same unbrid...
Taylor Swift Ordered to Face Trial in “Shake It Off” Copyright Lawsuit
Here’s one lawsuit Taylor Swift just can’t shake off. On Thursday (December 9th), a federal judge ruled the pop singer must face a jury trial after being accused of taking lyrics from 3LW’s “Playas Gon’ Play” for her 2014 hit “Shake It Off.” Per Billboard, US District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald turned down Swift’s request to dismiss the case, ruling that there were “enough objective similarities” between the two songs that a jury could come to the conclusion that “Shake It Off” had infringed on the copyright to 2001’s “Playas Gon’ Play.” “Even though there are some noticeable differences between the works, there are also significant similarities in word usage and sequence/structure,” the judge wrote. “It is clear that there are enough objective similarities amongst the works to imply that...
Olivia Rodrigo Celebrates Sold-Out Sour Tour, Promises Fans ‘There Will Be More Tours’
If you’re an Olivia Rodrigo fan who saw how quickly her Sour Tour sold out on Friday morning (Dec. 10), she was just as shocked as you were. The “Drivers License” superstar took to Instagram to thank “all my incredible fans” for already getting the 40-date North American and European journey off to a wild start. The sold-out tour kicks off April 2, 2022, in San Francisco before the U.S. leg wraps in May with two Los Angeles stops and the European leg starts in June with a show in Hamburg, Germany. “SOUR TOUR is sold out!!! been waiting so long to perform these songs live. this is my very first tour and i’m so nervous but so excited to sing and dance the night away with you all!!!” the 18-year-old singer-songwriter captioned the vintage photo of her holding blue and pink balloons. “If you w...
Charli XCX Recruits Perfume Genius for “Good Ones” Remix: Stream
“Good Ones” just got a spritz of perfume. Today, Charli XCX unveiled a new remix of her latest hit single courtesy of Perfume Genius. Stream the track below. Under the spell cast by the artist otherwise known as Michael Hadreas, the song is transformed from a high-energy bop into a ghostly goth banger, with Charli’s vocals slowed and pitched down over menacing production. “And baby you couldn’t have loved me any better/ But doin’ this is all that I’ve known ever,” the pop star sings on the pre-chorus, her voice virtually unrecognizable before Perfume Genius summons a demonic beat. “I want the bad ones, ’cause they’re all I know/ I always let the good ones go.” Advertisement Related Video The remix follows the release of Charli XCX’s all-star collaboration with Christine and the Queens and ...
Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of 2021: No. 9 — Dua Lipa
Over the last year, Dua Lipa has proven herself not only as a still-rising global star, but one who could dominate in what would be considered an off-cycle year for most pop artists, after releasing her sophomore album in March 2020. Lipa started the year out stronger than ever, still reeling from the success of the glitzy, disco-inspired Future Nostalgia and its hit singles (“Don’t Start Now,” “Physical,” and “Break My Heart”), which made her a pop titan in 2020. It might have seemed like the Future Nostalgia era was beginning to go stale nearly a year after the album dropped, but thanks to Lipa’s staggering star power, she was able to keep herself front and center throughout 2021. Explore Explore Dua Lipa See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In Febr...
Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi Share ‘Just Look Up’ Performance Video From ‘Don’t Look Up’: Watch
Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi’s new collaboration “Just Look Up” is already scorching hot. It’s topped Billboard’s weekly new music poll, and don’t bet against it going supernova when the film it appears in, Don’t Look Up, drops on Netflix later this month. For Arianators who can’t wait, Grande shared the full performance video from the film. In the clip, Ari descends from the rafters, dressed like an angel sent from Hollywood, as a packed arena laps it up. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Just Look Up, a sci-fi black comedy in which the lead is an extinction-level rock heading for earth, features an all-star support cast including Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Cate Blanchett and the two singing stars. The m...
BTS Perform “Butter” to Celebrate the 1,000th Episode of Corden: Watch
Last night, The Late Late Show with James Corden celebrated its 1,000th episode, of which approximately 999 featured BTS (ok, that’s a slight exaggeration, though Corden undoubtedly wishes it were true). To honor the occasion, the Bangtan Boys returned once again to perform a rendition of their record-breaking hit, “Butter.” BTS sang the song live with a backing track, and if you’ve been following these performances closely, you’ll be able to hear a marked improvement in their English accents from just a few months ago. After a two-year marathon, the world’s most famous septet are getting close to a well-deserved “extended period of rest,” and this iteration of “Butter” was much looser than usual — a bit breathier at times, with slightly more ad-libbing on the mic, and a goofy dance ...
BTS Dishes ‘Butter’ on ‘Late Late Show’: Watch
After several years of world-domination, BTS is all set for a hard-earned break to replenish the creative juices and recharge the batteries. But before the lads find a beach and chill out, there’s work to be done. The K-pop phenomenon are regular guests on The Late Late Show with James Corden, and they stopped by once again on Wednesday (Dec. 8), this time to help celebrate its 1,000 episode. What better way to bring up four-figures of late-night TV than dishing out the full spread of “Butter?” On this occasion, there was little in the way of theatrics. Just a dancefloor, with Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook lighting it up for a performance of their chart-topping hit. Explore Explore BTS See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It’s been ano...
Harry Styles to Headline Capital One Beach Bash Concert Ahead of Orange Bowl
Harry Styles will headline the Capital One Beach Bash to kick off the pregame festivities ahead of the Capital One Orange Bowl on Dec. 30. Khalid will team up with Styles on the lineup for the free concert, which will take place at Lummus Park in South Beach, Fla., on Dec. 30, just one day before the College Football Playoff semifinal game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Michigan Wolverines. The game will take place at Hard Rock Stadium on New Year’s Eve at 7:30 p.m. ET. “We can’t wait to ring in the new year with the Playoff Semifinal game at the Capital One Orange Bowl and host Capital One Beach Bash featuring Harry Styles and Khalid,” Byron Daub, vice president of sponsorships and experiential marketing at Capital One, said in a press statement. “We’re thrilled to provide a top-notch e...
Björk Announce Orchestral Shows in Miami
Björk will play a pair of special orchestral shows at Miami’s Arsht Center next February. Taking place on February 13th and 16th, the concerts will feature Björk performing acoustic orchestral arrangements of her work, with the accompaniment of conductor Bjarni Frímann Bjarnason. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 10th via the Arsht Center’s website. Björk previously teamed up with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra for a series of orchestral shows held at the Harpa Reykjavík Concert Hall in the fall. She’ll also play orchestral shows in Europe next summer. Related Video Additionally, Björk recently announced early 2022 stagings of her “Cornucopia” show in Los Angeles and San Francisco. “Cornucopia,” which made its debut in New York City in 2019, is described by Björk as her “most ela...
Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Adele & More: What’s Your Favorite Album of 2021? Vote!
While 2021 has arguably been much better than its thou-that-shall-not-be-named predecessor, the year is thankfully coming to an end. In between continued Zoom meetings, livestreamed concerts and a slight semblance of pre-pandemic life, the music of the year allowed even the most cold-hearted of pessimists to have something to look forward to — but which album helped you through 2021 the most? Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album, Sour, was for anyone who knows the sting of heartbreak. Lil Nas X fully blossomed from his “Old Town Road” beginnings into an out and proud artist unafraid to share his most vulnerable moments on Montero. Taylor Swift proved that lightning can indeed strike in the same place twice — and that the general public will let a 10-minute song reach No. 1 on the Billboard Ho...
