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Jennifer Lopez & Jimmy Fallon Have a TikTok Dance-Off, Talk Quarantine Life
Jennifer Lopez faced off against Jimmy Fallon in a TikTok challenge on the latest episode of the at-home Tonight Show. Spoiler: she won. J. Lo and Fallon tried out several TikTok dances after watching them only once, with pretty impressive results. After their dance-off, the pair chatted about making the most of being at home and slowing down in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve been making the best of it,” Lopez said. “There’s been some really scary, anxiety-filled time. You know, uncertainty. All of that. But I’m also realizing a lot of things.” She explained: “I’m realizing, you know what? I didn’t call my mom every day. I need to call her ever day, even when this is over, because I’ve been speaking to he...
Camila Cabello Gets Cozy at Home With Shawn Mendes & Her Dogs: See the Photo
Camila Cabello is spending her Saturday snuggling with Shawn Mendes and her pets. The singer posted an adorable picture on Instagram this weekend (May 23), one arm around Mendes and one around her dog Thunder, who looks as smiley as the happy couple who have been quarantining together. Cabello captioned the photo with a sweet and simple heart emoji. Check out their snapshot below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
How I’m Doing: Tiwa Savage, Zedd, Gunna, Hayley Kiyoko, Ava Max & More Talk Life in Quarantine This Week
When Tiwa Savage, Mr. Eazi and Davido aren’t busy gracing the cover of Billboard this week, they’re finally spending time with their kids, feeding their neighbors and jumping on Zoom calls with the artists they manage. During other Billboard exclusive video interviews, feature stories and podcasts this week, artists from Mario to Hayley Kiyoko told us how much they can’t get enough of their beds during quarantine, whether they’re laying in it for 15 hours while playing Animal Crossing or combating a hangover until 5 p.m. Read how these musicians have stayed busy in their humble abodes below. Sherry Vine “I honestly haven’t had any panic moments. I think working out and cranking out videos and parodies has...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music this Week (May 23)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week: Shakira’s Return to The Voice Colombian superstar Shakira joined past and present coaches on The Voice for an epic performance of Pete Townshend’s “Let My Love Open the Door.” Alongside CeeLo Green, Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton, Bebe Rexha, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson, the group number was part of The Voice‘s season 18 finale where fellow Colombian Karol G and the Jonas Brothers performed their new collab “X.” Residente’s Hidden Heart A slowed-down version of Residente‘s new single “Antes Que El ...
FBI Executes Search Warrant at DEL Records
FBI agents were seen at label DEL Records’ headquarters in Bell Gardens, Calif. during the early hours of Friday (May 22) where a federal search warrant was executed, Billboard can confirm. “The FBI executed multiple search warrants today, one of the locations was DEL Records,” said FBI media coordinator/spokeswoman Laura Eimiller. A search warrant is typically conducted early on in an ongoing investigation based on allegations of criminal activity, according to Eimiller. It’s worth noting that no arrest warrants have been issued at this time. On the search warrant, DEL Records issued the following statement: “We are able to confirm that the Federal Bureau of Investigation came to the offices of Del Records today and took a number of materials that we understand relate to the FBI...
Lana Del Rey Maintains She’s in ‘Control of My Own Story’ After ‘Controversial Post’
After sharing her thoughts on fellow female artists who do not get the same negative reception that she does, Lana Del Rey has some “final notes” after facing criticism on her “controversial post.” Her original thoughts called out Doja Cat, Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Kehlani, Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé, who “have had number ones with songs about being sexy, wearing no clothes, f—ing, cheating, etc.” She then pondered if she could make music “without being crucified or saying that I’m glamorizing abuse?” On Friday (May 22), she shared in another Instagram post: “Despite the feedback I’ve heard from several people that I mentioned in a complimentary way, whether it be Ariana or Doja Cat – I want to say that...
Here Are the Lyrics to Kehlani’s ‘Toxic’
Kehlani‘s breakup ballad about her previous “Toxic” relationship debuted at No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (dated May 23). She recruited Ty Dolla $ign for some smooth background vocals following their “Nights Like This” track from last year, which peaked at No. 67 on the Hot 100. As much as the R&B crooner’s ex puts her right in her feelings, Kehlani also blames another “man” — Don Julio, the tequila brand — for making “me a fool for you.” Check out the sultry lyrics and her sexy quarantine-style music video below. Da– right, we take turns being wrongI get real accountable when I’m aloneI get real about it all when I’m aloneIt’s so crazy missin’ you when I get on Don Ju...
Here’s How to Watch Jagged Edge & 112’s ‘Verzuz’ Battle
This Memorial Day weekend, “Verzuz” fans are getting two battles. That’s right, following Beenie Man and Bounty Killer’s face-off on Saturday (May 22), Jagged Edge will take on 112 on Monday. “Breaking News Just added to the Memorial Day Weekend madness,” co-founder Swizz Beatz announced on Instagram. “Something for the ladies.” He also shouted out his partner Timbaland by noting, “it’s a busy long weekend.” Earlier this month, the duo discussed having Jagged Edge and 112 as their next Verzuz battle via Instagram live. “Jagged Edge verses 112, can you make that happen?” Swizz said. “Can you make that happen JD [Jermaine Dupri], because a lot of people see what they want to see, but can you pick up the phone a...
Musicians Who Are Major ‘Twilight’ Fans
Twihards, unite! Whether fans of the Twilight franchise rallied behind #TeamEdward or #TeamJacob, they have something in common with a couple of A-listers, including Halsey, Stevie Nicks, Adam Lambert and Evanescence. With Twilight author Stephenie Meyers releasing its new addition Midnight Sun in August, avid readers might have the same summer reading list as their favorite artists — or they might just be binge-watching the first 2008 film like the “Bad At Love” singer. Here are all the times that musicians gushed about Hollywood’s hottest blood-suckers. Adam Lambert dressed up as a “glam-pire” for Halloween. Adam Lambert‘s favorite holiday is Halloween, so it comes as no surprise that he dressed up as a character fro...
Ariana Grande & Lady Gaga, The Weeknd & Doja Cat, Plus More: What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!
This Memorial Day weekend’s forecast might call for sunshine, but Arianators and the Little Monsters hope it pours after their favorites Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga released their first collaborative song “Rain On Me.” [embedded content] But Doja Cat doesn’t want the showers to extinguish her hot streak after she jumped on The Weeknd‘s “In Your Eyes.” This remix could put her right on top of the Billboard Hot 100 again after she scored her first chart-topper with the Nicki Minaj-assisted remix of “Say So.” Pharrell wills the sun to shine “like three seeds of pomegranates in my hands” in the deadmau5 and The Neptunes‘ joint jam “Pomegranate” that’s fully ripe and ready to be plucked out of ea...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Carlos Vives, Morat, Lali & More
“First Stream Latin” is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Carlos Vives – Cumbiana (Sony Music Latin) Carlos Vives’ extraordinary recording career reaches a new milestone with Cumbiana (released May 22), his foray into the indigenous roots of Colombian music. At its best, the 10-track album is Vives at his finest: exuberant, soulful, beautiful and important without ever sounding overbearing, a very difficult balance to achieve. Marrying Colombia’s past with the future, Cumbiana has already delivered a chart hit with “No te vayas.” But the best is yet to come. Opener track “Hechizera,” begins with the sounds of Colombia’s countryside, then Jessie Reyez’s wel...
Christina Aguilera Loves Kim Kardashian Channeling Her ‘Dirrty’ Aesthetic in White Bikini & Chaps
Christina Aguilera took to social media on Wednesday (April 20) to show her love for Kim Kardashian West’s latest outfit of the day. “Love it…so dirrrtyyy,” Aguilera wrote, retweeting a number of snaps of Kardashian rocking a white bikini and pair of chaps, which the reality star had cheekily captioned, “All dressed up with nowhere to go.” Fans were quick to point out that Kardashian’s daring look gave gave off major “Dirrty” vibes, with many commenting that the look easily could’ve come straight out of the video shoot for Aguilera’s gloriously raunchy 2002 single. One eagle-eyed fan even responded to the tweet by sharing a throwback photo of the pop star performing live in a remarkably similar all-white get-up. While Aguile...
