Billboard https://www.billboard.com Music Charts, News, Photos & Video Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:10:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Taylor Swift Beats Green Day In Australia’s Chart Race https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/taylor-swift-green-day-australia-chart-race-1235590112/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:07:15 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?p=1235590112

Taylor Swift is back on Australia’s chart throne, as 1989 (Taylor’s Version) returns to the summit.

The best-selling album for 2023 in Australia, according to trade body ARIA, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) racks up its 12th non-consecutive week at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart, published Friday, Jan. 26.

21 Savage’s American Dream last week bumped Swift’s re-recorded LP from top spot. But the dream didn’t last. Savage’s set dips 1-7, as Swift moves back to the top, 2-1, on the latest tally.

1989 (Taylor’s Version) is one of four TayTay albums in the top 10. With the start of the U.S. pop superstar’s The Eras Tour of Australia less than a month away, expect Swifties to keep her music at or near the top of the albums chart.

The top debut this week belongs to Green Day with Saviors, arriving at No. 2. The U.S. pop-punk trio’s 14th and latest studio album becomes their 12th top 10 album in these parts. The Rock Hall-inducted Bay Area band has topped the ARIA Chart on three occasions, with Dookie (1994), American Idiot (2004) and Father Of All Motherf—ers (2020).

Noah Kahan makes a move on both main Australian charts with Stick Season and its title track. The U.S. singer and songwriter’s album lifts 10-6, for a new peak, while “Stick Season” improves 3-2, also a new high on the ARIA Singles Chart. Further down the singles tally, a new version of the album track “Homesick,” featuring English singer Sam Fender, bows at No. 57.

At the top of the ARIA Singles Chart is Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me,” which enters a 10th non-consecutive week at No. 1, ahead of “Stick Season” and Tate McRae’s “Greedy” (up 4-3), respectively.

The Saltburn bump can be felt on the singles chart as Sophie Ellis-Bextor‘s 2001 hit “Murder On The Dancefloor” gains 12-7. The single, which is synced to the dark drama, peaked at No. 3 following its initial release.

U.S. singer and TikTok star Benson Boone bags a career high with “Beautiful Things,” new at No. 18, besting the No. 34 peak for his 2022 single “In The Stars.”

Finally, homegrown EDM DJ and producer Dom Dolla cracks the top 50 with “Saving Up.” The reigning ARIA Award-winner for best dance release, Dolla’s latest release starts at No. 44.

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Justin Timberlake Sets ‘Forget Tomorrow World Tour’ https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-forget-tomorrow-world-tour-1235589246/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:48:15 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?p=1235589246

First the single, then the album, now Justin Timberlake completes his solo return with confirmation of a world tour.

The former boybander announced the big news when he stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, for a stint surfing the guest couch.

The Forget Tomorrow World Tour will support JT’s forthcoming collection Everything I Thought It Was, his first solo album release in more than six years.

Due out March 15, EITIW is Timberlake’s sixth studio LP, and the followup to Man of the Woods which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 following its release in February 2018, for his fourth consecutive solo leader.

As a warm-up, the pop singer will play a small-capacity show in New York on Wednesday, Jan. 31, the 1,100-capacity Irving Plaza.

Fallon teased the touring news out of JT, in a totally above-board, pre-rehearsed kind of way.

Was there anything more to announce, the late-night show host prompted his musical guest? Well, yes, “we are still putting the setlist together for Irving Plaza,” noted Timberlake.

But wait, there was more.

“I’m going on tour,” was the dry response.   

The 10-time Grammy Award winner gave fans a taste of things to come earlier this week with the release of “Selfish,” the first cut from EITIW. He’ll be back on our screens when he serves as musical guest on Saturday Night Live this weekend, with Dakota Johnson hosting. 

Though his solo music career has been in deep freeze, Timberlake did return to his boy band roots last year when he reunited with *NSYNC for “Better Place,” which accompanied the JT-starring animated family film Trolls Band Together. The track started at No. 25, for *NSYNC’s lucky 13th appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 and first appearance on the tally since “Girlfriend” featuring Nelly reached No. 5 — way back in 2002.

As a solo artist, Timberlake has landed 19 titles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, including five No. 1s.

Details of the Forget Tomorrow World Tour have yet to be announced. Watch the big reveal on Fallon’s late-night show below.

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Ice Spice Unleashes New Single ‘Think You the Sh– (Fart)’: Stream It Now https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ice-spice-think-you-the-sh-fart-single-listen-1235590028/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:14:55 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?p=1235590028 Like..?. ]]>

“Think you the sh–, bi—? You not even the fart (Grrah),” Ice Spice raps on her latest single “Think You the Sh– (Fart)” that she released on Friday (Jan. 26) via 10K Projects and Capitol Records.

Her first single of the new year comes three months after her last release, “Pretty Girl” with Afrobeats star Rema, which the two performed during Ice’s Saturday Night Live debut. It also arrives one year after the 24-year-old MC dropped her debut EP Like..?, which featured her breakout hit “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and her second of four Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits, “Princess Diana” with Nicki Minaj.

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Ice Spice is up for four Grammys next month at the 66th annual awards show: best new artist, best pop duo/group performance with “Karma” with Taylor Swift, best rap song and best song written for visual media with “Barbie World” with Minaj. Her Super Bowl commercial with Starry will also air next month.

And in March, she’ll be honored with the Hitmaker Award at Billboard‘s 2024 Women in Music Awards. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the show will be held on March 6 at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater and will stream the following day.

Listen to “Think You the Sh– (Fart)” below.

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Lil Nas X Is Ready for Something New on Reflective ‘Where Do We Go Now’: Stream It Now https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/lil-nas-x-where-do-we-go-now-listen-1235589750/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:11:38 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?p=1235589750 Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero. ]]>

He came back like “J Christ” — now Lil Nas X wants to figure out what happens next.

On Friday (Jan. 26), the pop singer unveiled his latest song “Where Do We Go Now,” a poignant slow-jam that poses its titular question to remarkable effect. Stepping away from his signature tongue-in-cheek braggadocio, Lil Nas X spends the entirety of the soft-rock ballad looking for guidance as he tries to see a path forward in his life — both personal and professional.

“So where do we go now?/ We’ve seen everything we had to see/ We figured it out, my love/ So where are we goin’,” he sings on the emotive chorus. “So where do we go now?/ We did everything so endlessly/ And only to feel undone/ So where are we goin’?”

The new track first appeared in the credits sequence of the singer’s new documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero, sung over video clips of fans at the Long Live Montero tour as they enter and exit the show. The film, which originally debuted at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, is set for a wide release on HBO this Saturday (Jan. 27).

Long Live Montero follows Lil Nas X over the course of 60 days, as he embarks on his first-ever headlining tour. Amid clips of his high-production performances throughout the show’s run, the film examines the rapper’s lightspeed ascent to fame with “Old Town Road,” and examines how his new role as a chart-topping Black queer artist has fundamentally changed his life.

Check out Lil Nas X’s new song “Where Do We Go Now” below:

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Megan Thee Stallion Bares Her Fangs on New Single ‘Hiss’: Stream It Now https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/megan-thee-stallion-hiss-stream-it-now-1235589703/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:09:34 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?p=1235589703

Let the snake saga continue. Just two months after launching her new era with the rock-tinged “Cobra,” Megan Thee Stallion has returned with her first solo offering of 2024: “Hiss.”

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Co-produced by LilJuMadeDaBeat and Bankroll Got It, “Hiss” addresses all of the unwarranted opinions on her life and image that have hounded her for the past few years. The Stallion first teased “Hiss” on Monday (Jan. 22) with a graphic revealing the track’s title, and by Wednesday (Jan. 24), she followed up the announcement with a fiery voiceover that set the scene for what audiences should expect from the song.

“I just wanna kick this s–t off by saying, ‘F–k y’all!” she exclaims in the clip. “I ain’t gotta clear my name on a motherf–kin’ thang. [Every time] I get mentioned, one of y’all b—h a– n—as get 24 hours of attention. I’m finna get this s–t off my chest and lay it to rest, let’s go!”

“Hiss” continues the serpentine theme of Megan’s last solo release, 2023’s “Cobra.” That track served as her first independent single since leaving 1501 Certified Entertainment. The song peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became her eighth top 10 hit on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (No. 10). In the interim between “Cobra” and “Hiss,” Megan teamed up with Reneé Rapp for “Not My Fault,” the buzzy new single from the Mean Girls movie musical soundtrack. The Regina George crossover has already reached No. 22 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 and spawned a viral SNL performance.

Megan Thee Stallion has earned five top 10 titles on the Billboard 200, including 2020’s Good News (No. 2) and 2022’s Traumazine (No. 4). On the Hot 100, the Grammy winner has collected three top 10 hits from 31 career entries: “34+35” (with Ariana Grande and Doja Cat, No. 2), “WAP” (with Cardi B, No. 1) and the Beyoncé-assisted “Savage” (No. 1)

Stream “Hiss” now:

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Morgan Wallen Fights Back Against Early EP Reissue by Re-Recording ‘Spin You Around’: ‘This Is Not My New Music’ https://www.billboard.com/music/country/morgan-wallen-spin-you-around-re-recording-early-ep-reissue-1235590050/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 02:59:50 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?p=1235590050

Morgan Wallen surprises fans with a re-recorded version of an older fan favorite, “Spin You Around (1/24 Version),” which dropped Thursday night (Jan. 25). While it’s a welcome treat for fans, Wallen is also attempting to thwart what he calls “the dark side of the music business.”

Via Instagram, Wallen explained, “I’m writing y’all from a duck hunting trip because I want to fill you in on something happening tonight. Back in 2014, I went to Florida to try my hand at making original music & songwriting for the first time. This led to a recording deal with a local investor & an artist management deal that I deeply regret. Unfortunately, I signed both deals without any legal representation.”

Wallen noted that they made 13 songs, saying, “Some were ok, most were terrible as I was just learning how to write in general & figuring it all out. I was not the only collaborator, so many of these songs were not my idea nor met my standards. We deemed 5 worthy-enough to make the Stand Alone EP which includes a fan-favorite, ‘Spin You Around.'”

The five-song Stand Alone EP was released in 2015 via Panacea Records.

Wallen continued: “Tonight, those colleagues I parted ways with almost 10 years ago plan to release a ’10th anniversary’ edition of Stand Alone against my wishes & include eight unreleased songs, distributing them with the assistance of my former managers. For months I’ve been exploring every avenue possible to acquire the rights to this old music & keep the quality of my catalog consistent with songs I choose to release & believe in.”

Wallen also called it “an example of how the dark side of the music business can suck the soul out of artists.”

Wallen emphasized: “I want you to know this is NOT my new music, & I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else. I cringe when I listen to these songs & I’m very concerned my fans may mistakenly believe this is a new release by me.”

To counteract the release of that 10th-anniversary project, Wallen recorded his own version of “Spin You Around” this week in Nashville, working with producer Joey Moi and instrumentalist Bryan Sutton. Moi has worked on all three of Wallen’s Big Loud label albums, including 2018’s If I Know Me, 2021’s Dangerous: The Double Album and 2023’s One Thing at a Time, while Sutton has offered his musicianship to of many of Wallen’s songs. Wallen signed with Big Loud in 2016.

Wallen also designed the artwork for the song in the woods while duck hunting.

Morgan Wallen's "Spin You Around"

Additionally, Wallen noted he is donating $100,000 from the Morgan Wallen Foundation to the Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts (VLPA) program.

“I hope young aspiring musicians read this story and know they should never have to give up their creative freedoms for an opportunity in this business,” he said, adding, “Trust me, when new music is ready, you’ll hear it directly from me.”

Wallen also told fans that he begins recording his next album at the end of February. “I’m feeling inspired creatively & super excited to make more music I’m proud of,” he said.

Read his full message and stream “Spin You Around (1/24 Version)” below:

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Best Gifts for Men: 14 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Under $150 https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/best-gifts-for-men-9583779/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?p=9583779

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Countdown to Valentine’s Day.

Not sure what to get the man in your life for Valentine’s Day? Billboard‘s got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of thoughtful and affordable Valentine’s Day gifts for men that you can get from Amazon and other retailers that offer fast delivery.

And they’re not just for Feb. 14: This gift guide can be used for birthdays, anniversaries, Father’s Day and other special occasions.

See below for a roundup of the 14 best gifts for men — priced under $150.

Amazon

The best-selling 1,000 Record Covers features iconic cover art from the 1960s up to the 1990s, including album covers from Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel and more.

This key holder is the only one of its kind officially licensed by Fender. It’s made with real amp fabric, guitar plugs, input jacks, and the iconic brushed-metal Fender logo. The key holder features four, laser-etched Fender guitar plug keychains and a kit to mount it to the wall.

Uncommon Goods

Perfect for a musician or music fan, this personalized LP clock is made from an upcycled vinyl LP, finished in a gold and platinum hue and suspended in a stylish, floating frame.

If you’re interested in a deal, this Timex men’s watch is on sale for $33.32 for a limited time. The budget-friendly watch features a dial and date combo with an adjustable, 20 millimeter nylon strap, plus it’s waterproof up to 165 feet and available in several colors. Click here for more men’s watch sales.

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We love a practical gift option! Given the frigid temperatures in most places, rechargeable hand warmers are the gift that keeps on giving.

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A perfect shot. The Yeti Rambler 8 oz., stackable cups come in a set of two, and according to several customer reviews, the cups are useful for espresso, coffee, shots and outdoor activities like camping.

Eat your heart out. The set includes 10-pieces of jerky packaged in a heart-shaped box.

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For those who like to man the grill, this barbecue tool set set features a pair of tongs and spatula shaped like a classic rock guitar.

A perfect Father’s Day gift for Dead Heads! These Grateful Dead storage (or stash) box boasts a cool and colorful design on the front and back. The box measures 6.8 x 8.6 x 3.9 inches.

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A practical gift for the bearded man in your life. The beard apron catches access hair from shaving so your bathroom sink doesn’t look a mess.

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A portable Bluetooth speaker are great for any time of year — even Valentine’s Day. This portable speaker lights up Revolve+ is a great portable speaker with good battery life and exceptional sound.

Sony’S WH-C720N headphones are extremely popular, well-reviewed headphones under $150. Available in black and white, the headphones offer noise cancellation, up to 35 hours of battery life and quick charging capabilities.

Make it a couples karaoke night for Valentine’s Day! This portable karaoke machine has a built-in battery that works for up to 6-8 hours, Bluetooth and two microphones.

Looking for a record player under $40? This Bluetooth, 3-speed capabilities of 33/45/78 RMP — and it’s a No. 1 bestseller at Amazon. See more record players and turntable here.

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Justin Timberlake Is Ready to Kick Oscar the Grouch’s A** in New ‘SNL’ Promos https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/justin-timberlake-snl-promos-dakota-johnson-1235590048/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 02:23:47 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?p=1235590048

Can you tell Justin Timberlake how to get to Sesame Street?

In promos for this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, musical guest Timberlake is joined by host Dakota Johnson and SNL‘s Sarah Sherman, and the quirky castmember is lamenting her “Oscar snub.”

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“Sorry, I’m just still sad about my Oscar snub,” Sherman says after seeming down.

As Johnson comforts Sherman, Timberlake wonders: “Wait, what movie were you in?”

“No, not that kind of Oscar snub,” Sherman clarifies. “I asked Oscar the Grouch out, and he said, ‘Sorry, honey: I live in the trash, I don’t date it.'”

“You know what?” Timberlake says angrily, invoking the lyrics of the PBS kids’ show’s famous theme song. “Just tell me how to get to Sesame Street and I will beat his a–!”

Elsewhere in the promos, Sherman marvels that “three of the hottest people in the world are on television right now at the same time!” Plus, Sherman promises to bring “SexyBack” — just like Timberlake famously did on his 2006 seven-week Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit — with a “sketch where our heads explode.” Johnson is onboard: “That’s hot.”

Timberlake has spent a lot of time on the Saturday Night Live stage, doing double-duty as host and musical guest three times, as well as hosting twice and performing once with *NSYNC and once on his own. He’s also earned four Emmys through his SNL work, including outstanding original music and lyrics for his “Di– in a Box” music video with Lonely Island. Timberlake’s last performance on the show was in December 2013.

JT will likely perform his just-released song “Selfish” on Saturday night, the lead single from his upcoming sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was, but it’s unclear whether he’ll live-debut a second song from the March 15 project or play something we already know.

This will be Johnson’s second time hosting, after her February 2015 debut.

Watch the new promos below, and tune in to NBC or Peacock on Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT to catch Johnson and Timberlake’s episode.

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Snoop Dogg Pays Homage to His Hometown in ‘The Underdoggs’: How to Stream the Sports Comedy for Free https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/how-to-watch-snoop-dogg-the-underdoggs-stream-free-prime-video-1235589960/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:40:15 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?p=1235589960

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Everybody loves an underdog. Snoop Dogg pays homage to his hometown of Long Beach, Calif., in the sports comedy The Underdoggs, premiering Friday (Jan. 26) on Prime Video.

Snoop stars as Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings, a former NFL player who gets sentenced to community service after a car accident. To stay out of jail, Jennings agrees to coach a youth football team in his hometown.

The Underdoggs was filmed at Snoop’s former high school, Long Beach Poly High, in his hometown of Long Beach, Calif.

“Poly High School, the Funkhouse, this is the most prolific high school in Southern California as far as I’m concerned when you think about the greats that have come through that campus,” Snoop said in an interview with the Press-Telegram, his hometown newspaper.

The rapper went on to name some of the many famous faces (besides himself) that attended Poly over the years, including John Wayne, Billie Jean King, Cameron Diaz, Carl Weathers, Tony Gwynn and Willie McGinest.

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Snoop produced The Underdoggs alongside Kenya Barris, Mychelle Deschamps and Jonathan Glickman. Charles Stone III directed the movie written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis.

Tika Sumpter, Andrew Schulz, Mike Epps and George Lopez are included in the cast.

Read on for details on how to stream for free on Prime Video.

The Underdoggs: How to Watch on Prime Video

The Underdoggs is a Prime Video Original – meaning Prime Members get to stream it for free. The movie is scheduled to drop on Friday, Jan. 26.

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Watch the trailer for The Underdoggs below.

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Kanye Working on Music Video With North West, Mel B Teases Spice Girls Project & More | Billboard News https://www.billboard.com/video/kanye-north-west-music-video-mel-b-teases-spice-girls-project-billboard-news/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:28:18 +0000 https://www.billboard.com/?post_type=pmc_top_video&p=1235589858

50 Cent denies using Ozempic after showing off 40-pound weight loss. Meek Mill says he charges $250,000 for a verse. Kanye West shared a video of his daughter, North West, showing off her ideas for a music video for their collab track off his upcoming album ‘Vultures.’ Justin Timberlake is back: The singer dropped his new track titled “Selfish” and announced a one-night-only show in NYC. Mel B is teasing the Spice Girls’ upcoming project that will feature all five members. Jennifer Lopez is set to be a musical guest on ‘SNL.’ And more!

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50 Cent’s weight loss, a North West music video and Meek Mill charges what? JT’s tour, all five Spice Girls and J.Lo on a Saturday — we head over to the Tok for the top songs as we explain the massive success of Alicia Keys and spend some extra time with Julia Michaels.

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Hey guys, it’s Tetris and welcome to the Thursday, January 25th, episode of Billboard News. Let’s get busy with three things you should know in hip-hop.

Fans are saying 50 Cent looks like 25 Cent after the iconic rapper is looking much slimmer than usual in an IG post. Users are quick to say he is probably using popular weight loss drug Ozempic. Well, a source told Page Six he’s not on Ozempic and has been on a rigorous training program for eight months. My thoughts are: just be honest. So many people are using it to get skinny now, so just be proud of you — no shame in the game.

Meek Mill has zero shame. The hip-hop heavyweight jumped on Twitter to say, “Every time I do a verse I charge 250k and up if you got 150k on site and I like the song we can swap it out.” 150k down payment — you’re charging them Nicki Minaj prices. Maybe he learned that when they dated, but does a Meek Mill verse help the way a Nicki feature can?

Like father, like daughter: Kanye West has jumped on Instagram to share a storyboard of what seems to be a video he’s working on with daughter North West. He captioned the video: “treatment by your bestie Miss Westie.” I love their bond. North is definitely going to be somebody we see a lot of in the future.

Watch the full video above!

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