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How Will 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Possibly Fit Dr. Dre, Snoop, Mary, Kendrick & Eminem?
While music fans seem generally thrilled about the packed lineup for this weekend’s 2022 Super Bowl halftime show — with performances by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem — they’ve also been left wondering: How can these five musicians possibly get a proper showcase with a shared 12-ish minutes? Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Super Bowl Sunday and the superstar set taking place at Inglewood, Calif.’s SoFi Stadium. Listen below to hear us answer the biggest burning questions around the halftime show, including: What songs will make the cut? Will there be special guests? And will 2Pac’s hologram make a cameo appearance? Also on the show, we...
Music Stars’ Wax Figures: Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Britney Spears & More
See wax figures of Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Sam Smith, One Direction and more! Zendaya celebrates the unveiling of two new figures of herself at Madame Tussauds San Francisco on November 21, 2015 in San Francisco, California. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Zendaya celebrates the unveiling of two new figures of herself at Madame Tussauds San Francisco on Nov. 21, 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select catego...
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Welcome Their Second Child as Kanye and Kim Feud Continues | Billboard News
Congratulations are in order for Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, who welcomed their second bundle of joy on Feb. 2, Jenner has revealed. Plus, Kanye West is once again lashing out at Kim Kardashian amid a public feud about their daughter North’s presence on TikTok. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article” class=”fl-textarea” t...
South Park destroys Matt Damon’s Crypto.com ad in season premiere
More than three months after its release, the ad from crypto exchange Crypto.com featuring Hollywood star Matt Damon was the subject of ridicule in the latest episode of the animated series South Park. In the first episode of its 25th season titled “Pajama Day”, the creators of South Park took on people in the United States refusing to wear a mask and once again associated crypto investments with scams. Characters in the show attacked Damon’s appearance in an TV spot titled “fortune favors the brave”, showing the actor speaking about Crypto.com amid a digital landscape of historic figures. “My dad said he listened to Matt Damon and lost all his money…” “Yes, everyone did! But they were brave in doing so!” The criticism is likely related to cryptocurrencies losing more than $500 billion in ...
Early 2022 Oscar Predictions: What Are the Most Likely Best Song & Score Nominees?
When the 2022 Oscar nominations are announced next week (on Feb. 8), there could be some A-list musicians in the mix, from Jay-Z and Beyoncé (separately!) to Billie Eilish and Finneas (together!). But who from the 15 shortlisted finalists for best original song and best original score will get the five coveted spots in each of those musical categories? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith consulted with Billboard awards editor Paul Grein to get his picks for the sure things, the likely contenders, and the dark horses. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Listen to the full show below to hear who’s leading the Oscar hopeful pack: Also on the show, we’re talking all about “Bruno.” A week after chatting with Lin-Manuel Miranda on th...
Billboard Explains: When a Soundtrack Smashes the Charts
‘Encanto’ is the first soundtrack to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in over two years, taking the charts by storm like many of our favorite soundtracks of the past. In the latest episode of Billboard Explains, take a look back at the history of hit soundtracks and what factors create their success. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article”...
Kim Kardashian’s Rep Shuts Down Ye’s Claim of Second Sex Tape With Ray J | Billboard News
In the latest public spat between estranged couple Kim Kardashian and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star is denying her ex’s claim that he saved her from public shame by securing a previously unseen sex tape. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article” class=”fl-textarea” title=”D...
Bitcoin ‘died’ 45 times in 2021 as media still eager to post BTC obituaries
As Bitcoin (BTC) was hitting new historical highs above $68,000 this year, global cryptocurrency naysayers were increasingly blasting BTC for its extreme volatility and potential risks. According to Bitcoin Obituaries data by Bitcoin education portal 99Bitcoins, the original cryptocurrency was declared “dead” as many as 45 times in 2021, which is at least three times more than in 2020. Despite the growing number of Bitcoin critics in 2021, the number of obituaries is still significantly less this year than was recorded in 2017, the year when BTC first reached close to $20,000. That year, Bitcoin “died” 124 times. Incepted in 2010, 99Bitcoins’ Bitcoin Obituaries list has English-language statements, including content about the fact that Bitcoin “is or will be worthless.” To qualify an obitu...
China’s state-run news agency to launch NFT collection
In an announcement made on Wednesday, China’s official Xinhua News Agency will issue its first series of nonfungible token (NFT) collectibles. The move is a thumbs up to blockchain technology previously shunned by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In an official notice, Xinhua plans to publish 10,000 copies of 11 photos taken by journalists in 2021. The stride into NFTs is puzzling in light of recent events in the world’s second-largest economy. Following a nationwide crypto crackdown where Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) mining was banned, China has recently taken aim at NFTs and metaverses and proposed that they should be heavily monitored. Despite the anti-crypto sentiment, tech giants Tencent and Huawei were not discouraged from pursuing trademarks in the metaverse. Elsewhe...
Jimmy Fallon Talks Landing Ariana Grande & Megan Thee Stallion for His Holiday Hit, His Christmas Playlist & More
If Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas, is Jimmy Fallon angling to be the King? After all, the Tonight Show host has the new pandemic-era holiday song “It Was A… (Masked Christmas)” alongside pop powerhouses Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion, which debuts on Billboard‘s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart this week. Plus, a parody song he co-created as a Saturday Night Live castmember back in 2000, “I Wish It Was Christmas Today,” landed at No. 34 on Billboard‘s 100 Best Christmas Songs of All Time. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below) — our final episode of 2021 — Fallon joins us as a special guest to talk all about his very own Christmas song, how the SNL ditty came together, and some of his favorite Christmas songs ever (and he has a lot to choose from on his 3,000-s...
Billboard Explains: How Mariah Carey Became the Queen of Christmas
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 as the pop star embraces her yearly holiday takeover. But how did Mariah become synonymous with Christmas? And how many records has she broken with the famous track? This is Billboard Explains: How Mariah Carey become the Queen of Christmas.
Olivia Rodrigo Celebrates Sold-Out Sour Tour: “There Will Be More Tours in the Future” | Billboard News
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.
