A quick glance at producer JWhiteDidIt’s Instagram feed, filled with countless #SavageChallenge reposts and videos of him joyously dancing in his kitchen to old school classics, will show you he has plenty to be amped up about. His latest motive for celebration includes the success of “Savage,” his recent hit with Megan Thee Stallion (off March’s […]
Though millions of people are camped inside their homes longing for freedom, Tory Lanez already quenched his thirst for escape when he released his mixtape New Toronto 3 earlier this month. Lanez’s 16-track collection not only fulfilled his contractual obligations with Interscope Records, but debuted at No. 2 this week on the Billboard 200 with 64,000 equivalent […]
We are all spending, well, all of our time at home these days. And chances are a lot of those hours feature a streaming soundtrack, which is why Spotify is stepping up to offer a new suite of celebrity-curated playlists in their “Listening Together” collection under the titles Together and ICYMI. The playlists and podcasts […]
Beyoncé‘s BeyGOOD philanthropic initiative announced an extensive coronavirus relief plan to help those most affected by the global pandemic on Thursday (April 23). “Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD recognizes the immense mental and personal health burdens being placed on essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In our major cities, African-Americans comprise a disproportionate number of workers in these […]
After celebrating 12 years of sobriety this week, Eminem wanted to keep the positivity going. Billboard has confirmed that the 8 Mile rapper donated cups of his renowned Mom’s Spaghetti to Detroit hospital workers. Through his Marshall Mathers Foundation, Eminem will be providing cups of Mom’s Spaghetti to healthcare workers around the Detroit area of the […]
Juice WRLD‘s mother Carmela Wallace announced on Wednesday (April 22) the Live Free 999 Fund, established to honor the legacy of her late son by helping and supporting struggling youth. The fund established by Wallace will receive additional support via Grade A and Interscope Records, and will strive to launch programs that compassionately and lovingly address […]
Stokley earns his first solo No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs airplay chart as “She…” skips 3-1 on the list dated April 25. The single ascends through a 12% lift in plays in the week ending April 19, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data — the biggest percent increase of any of the chart’s 30 […]
Qveen Herby delivered a meditative Billboard Live At-Home performance Wednesday (April 22) to raise money for Meals on Wheels America, which delivers food to senior citizens in need. She began with an aura cleanse, burning synthetic Palo Santo incense sticks to pull negative energy away from her performance area filled with mysterious organ music. But […]
Megan Thee Stallion misses her hot girl antics and “going to cool sh–” with friends during quarantine — especially Billie Eilish. The “Savage” rapper posted a throwback video via Instagram on Wednesday (April 22) from Billboard‘s 2019 Women in Music gala, held Dec. 12 at the Hollywood Palladium, where Meg won the Powerhouse Award and performed “Cash […]
With jails and prisons struggling to keep the coronavirus pandemic at bay, on Wednesday (April 22), Madonna’s Ray of Light Foundation and REFORM Alliance announced plans to curb the issue by donating 100,000 surgical masks. “We teamed up with @Madonna @PairOfThieves @bailproject and @cut_50 to secure 100k MORE MASKS FOR PEOPLE BEHIND BARS,” REFORM Alliance […]