R. Kelly has been denied pretrial release for a third time by a New York judge who ruled that being prediabetic is not a compelling reason for release. This is Kelly’s third attempt since the COVID-19 outbreak to be released on bail pending trial. Judge Ann Donnelly issued her decision Friday (May 15), finding that […]
The worlds of hip-hop and pro sports collide as Travis Scott and LeBron James have teamed up for a special collaboration celebrating the 2020 high school graduating class. The result of the joint effort is a limited edition T-shirt designed by Scott, available for the next 72 hours only. “Class of 2020, I told you […]
For this week’s First Beat, we have a hearty bag of treats including Polo G’s stellar sophomore album The GOAT, Tory Lanez’s first single as an independent artist and Chloe X Halle’s unshakable bop. Take a look at some of our picks below. Polo G, The GOAT Last year, the ascendant Polo G bloomed into a […]
Ahead of tomorrow’s (May 16) #Verzuz Instagram Live battle between hip-hop heavyweights Nelly and Ludacris, Billboard revisits the pair’s chart careers to pinpoint some likely candidates to make each act’s showdown set list. On one side of your screen, Nelly, who established St. Louis’ commercial viability in hip-hop with an impressive streak of hit albums […]
Today Charli XCX released her fourth studio album, how i’m feeling now. The LP was written and recorded in self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, making it a true DIY project. Charli made use of whatever tools she could find during the recording process, as she also invited fans to participate in the making-of by […]
Pluto has landed. Future dropped off his eighth studio LP High Off Life on Friday (May 15). Following an announcement at the top of the week, Super then revealed the stacked track list to the effort, which features assists from Drake, Lil Durk, Young Thug, Travis Scott, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill […]
This week, Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj make history on the Billboard Hot 100 by becoming the first two female rappers to share billing on a No. 1 single, with disco-pop throwback “Say So” ascending to the top spot. And below them on the chart, another all-female rap collaboration: Megan Thee Stallion and a bar-spitting Beyoncé […]
After entering the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, Dababy‘s “Rockstar” (Interscope/Universal), featuring Roddy Rich, goes all the way to No. 1 in the U.K. “Rockstar” climbs 6-1 to replace Drake‘s “Toosie Slide” (Ovo/Republic/Universal) at the singles summit. Doja Cat‘s “Say So” (Ministry of Sound) slips 2-3, and the highest new entry of the […]
The daytime TV host also dished about how she's spending her time in quarantine to focus on the next chapter of her music career. Keke Palmer isn’t used to not being busy. As the newest co-host of Strahan, Sara and Keke (the afternoon extension of ABC’s Good Morning America), the multi-hyphenate actor-turned-singer-turned-daytime-host balances a rigorous […]
With an MTV Video Music Award win in her back pocket, and choreographing for the likes of Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Madonna on her resume, you might think Charm La’Donna is satisfied with her position as one of the premier choreographers in the music business. Not unlike Michael Jordan jumping from basketball […]