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Harry Styles announced the dates for the 2022 European and South American legs of his “Love on Tour," Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak‘s Silk Sonic announced that they will set down roots for a 13-show run in Las Vegas and Kim Kardashian is fed up with Kanye West for dragging her parenting style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gunna scores his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart as 'DS4Ever' debuts, Adele‘s “Easy on Me” notches a ninth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart and Vic Mensa was arrested at Washington, D.C.’s, Dulles International Airport on Saturday (Jan. 15) on drug charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cordae returns with his second album, FKA Twigs delivers a collab-stacked mixtape, Kane Brown offers up a new single and Heidi Klum taps Snoop Dogg. Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Ye and Swedish House Mafia confirmed for Coachella 2022, Billie Eilish defends Charlie Puth from Benny Blanco's TikTok takedowns and Tupac Shakur’s sister is suing the executor of their late mother’s estate, accusing him of having “embezzled millions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanye West is planning a trip to Moscow later this year to meet with President Vladimir Putin and hold Sunday Service performances as his first-ever shows in Russia, The Grand Ole Opry is facing major backlash following Ernest’s debut that featured a surprise appearance by Morgan Wallen and Adele‘s “Easy on Me” rebounds for an eighth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart as “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney's 'Encanto' soars from No. 50 to No. 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B is heading to trial over a YouTuber's alleged "malicious campaign," Disney's 'Encanto' soundtrack dominates Billboard 200 Albums chart and Chloe Bailey and Gunna continue to spark dating rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rumor has it that Kanye West and Billie Eilish will headline Coachella 2022, Dua Lipa's smash-hit single "Levitating" was the most-streamed song of 2021 in the U.S. and Adele teases "Oh My God" music video and what's coming this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Derulo gets into a fight in Las Vegas and it was all caught on tape, Ben Affleck said his daughters were so star-struck meeting Taylor Swift they were left speechless and Aaliyah‘s new posthumous album, 'Unstoppable,' is set to be released later this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" continues to dominate the Hot 100, The Weeknd is dropping a new album very soon, BTS members overcome COVID and sources say it's likely the 2022 GRAMMY Awards will be postponed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS‘ V turned 26 on Thursday (Dec. 30) at midnight KST, and his superstar bandmates couldn’t wait to wish their “bro” the best on his special day. Plus, Migos' Quavo getting sued by a limo driver over alleged assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift is asking a federal judge to call off a planned jury trial over allegations that she stole the lyrics to “Shake It Off” from an earlier song about “playas” and “haters,” arguing that the judge’s recent ruling against her was “unprecedented.” Plus, reports are saying that Ye has purchased the home right across the street from Kim Kardashian, but for good reason as they continue to co-parent their four children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get excited because Britney Spears is releasing new music, Cardi B gifts husband Offset a $2 million check and Tekashi 6ix9ine is getting sued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B gifts her husband Offset with $2 Million Dollars for his birthday and Camila Cabello puts her own Latin twist on 'I'll Be Home For Christmas.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariah Carey makes a historic return to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Kelly Clarkson delivers a soulful cover of Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open” and BTS tease a new project to the ARMY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele's '30' continues to dominate the Billboard 200 albums chart for the fourth consecutive week, Christina Aguilera celebrates her 41st birthday with new photos and more shows are canceled due to COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Aaliyah and The Weeknd collab is here, Roddy Ricch is back with his sophomore album, Burna Boy enlists Wizkid for a new team up and Camilo goes pop-punk. Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New details emerge on the night Tory Lanez allegedly shot Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. Plus, Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s collaboration brought holiday cheer to multiple Billboard charts dated Dec. 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a lawsuit alleging that Taylor Swift stole the lyrics to “Shake It Off.” The pop star could win the case, but some legal experts tell Billboard they’re alarmed that the case is headed to trial at all. Plus HBO releases a Juice WRLD documentary that provides a heartbreaking look at his passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doja Cat, Lil Nas X and Coldplay drop out of Jingle Ball tour after coming in contact with COVID-19 and BTS' V breaks two Guinness World Records after launching his own Instagram account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Scott is opening up about his Nov. 5 Astroworld festival that left 10 dead and many more injured in a sit-down interview with Charlamagne tha God, Harry Styles will headline Capital One Beach Bash to kick off the pregame festivities ahead of Capital One Orange Bowl on Dec. 30 and BTS stopped by ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’ to help celebrates its 1,000th episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS won three awards at the 2021 People's Choice Awards, BLACKPINK's Rosé is using her vocals in a different way by partnering with meditation app 'Calm' for her own sleep stories and DaniLeigh is back in the studio while DaBaby babysits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Scott is denying fault in Astroworld and asking a judge to dismiss one of the lawsuits he’s facing, Olivia Rodrigo is gearing up to hit the road as she announces her 2022 tour and BTS is taking an "extended period of rest" as they launch their individual Instagram accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Sheeran and Elton John join forces for the holidays, Shawn Mendes offers fans reassurance post-breakup, TWICE delivers a sweet new Japanese single and a Juice Wrld-Justin Bieber collab. Billboard presents First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don McLean received an unexpected surprise from Taylor Swift in the mail this week, after the younger singer-songwriter broke his decades-long record on the Billboard Hot 100, MGK told how he knifed himself whilst trying to look cool to Megan Fox and an aspiring actor testified Wednesday (Dec. 1) that Jussie Smollett recruited him and his brother to stage a homophobic and racist attack on him in downtown Chicago nearly three years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS’ “Dynamite” continues to dominate as Apple Music announces it was the most streamed song of 2021, Shawn Mendes has a new single on the way following his split from Camila Cabello and families of Astroworld victims turn down Travis Scott’s offer to help cover costs for funerals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele's '30' continues to dominate the Billboard charts, topping Billboard 200 albums chart, and the album's lead single "Easy On Me" rebounds to No. 1 on the Hot 100. Plus Drake, BTS and more of music's biggest stars pay tribute to fashion designer Virgil Abloh, who died at the age of 41 after privately battling cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift hits No. 1 on the Hot 100 with "All Too Well (Taylor's Version)" while the single's album 'Red (Taylor's Version)' tops the Billboard 200 albums chart. Plus, Adele shows her power by asking Spotify to eliminate the shuffle button for her recent release '30' and they listened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele is back with her fourth studio album, Bryson Tiller gifts fans a holiday EP and Cardi B and Saweetie lead the ‘Bruised’ soundtrack. Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After more than two years of dating, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes announce their split, Adele and Chris Stapleton's "Easy on Me" collab is hitting country radio and rapper Young Dolph is mourned by Gucci Mane, Megan Thee Stallion and more following his tragic death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Along with performing the remix of their Billboard Hot 100 single "Butter" with Megan Thee Stallion, BTS will also hit the stage with Coldplay to perform "My Universe," after years of feuding, Kanye West and Drake seem to reconcile by posing in a series of photos and Britney Spears talks her family, fans and life after her conservatorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a recent interview, Harry Styles opened up about his forthcoming beauty line Pleasing, Taylor Swift dropped the live acoustic version of "All Too Well" that appears on the just-released ‘Red (Taylor's Version)’ album and K-pop’s flagship awards ceremony, MAMA, is coming to the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele made her first TV promotional stop on Sunday night (Nov. 14) for the CBS special ‘Adele: One Night Only’ in support of her forthcoming album '30' as "Easy On Me" tops the Hot 100, Summer Walker earns her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with her second studio LP 'Still Over It' and Taylor Swift performs the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" on 'Saturday Night Live.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift’s latest re-recorded effort is here, Silk Sonic drop their debut album, Rosalía gets The Weeknd singing in Spanish and we’ve got a new song from Tate McRae. Billboard Presents First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billboard News Now recaps every big moment at Wednesday's CMA Awards and what you missed backstage with country's favorite stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly 50 lawsuits have been filed as investigators work to unravel the causes of the Nov. 5 Astroworld Festival crowd surge, Mariah Carey teams up with McDonalds for a special Christmas-themed 'Mariah Menu' and Swifties are speculating Taylor Swift is partnering with Starbucks ahead of the release of 'Red (Taylor's Version).' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billboard News Now brings you the latest on Travis Scott and the Astroworld Festival tragedy. Post Malone will take Scott’s headlining slot at Day N Vegas music festival this weekend, Drake says he’s “heartbroken” in a statement following his appearance at Astroworld festival and Scott’s former manager speaks out against the rapper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the deadly tragedy at his Astroworld Festival in Houston, Travis Scott faces at least one lawsuit as he reportedly drops out of his headlining slot at the Day N Vegas festival this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariah Carey gifts fans with a new holiday tune, Silk Sonic delivers their third single, Post Malone and The Weeknd team up and Summer Walker is back with her second album. Billboard presents First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rihanna may not have any concrete updates on what's to come of her untitled next album, but the singer-turned-mogul is keeping her fans occupied with a "Rih-issue" of her entire discography, after making egregious comments against the LGTBQ community at July's Rolling Loud Miami Festival, DaBaby announced a new tour in collaboration with Rolling Loud and South Korean entertainment agency HYBE is teaming with the Universal Music Group for the first-ever HYBE x Geffen Global Girl Group Audition challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He may be late to the party, but Jay-Z has officially joined Instagram, Adele announces U.K. concert special for her upcoming album '30' and JoJo Siwa confirms her breakup with her girlfriend Kylie Prew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B is set to make her hosting debut at the 2021 American Music Awards, Little Mix break their silence on former member Jesy Nelson’s exit from the group and her ‘Blackfishing’ controversy and Adele unveils the tracklisting for her forthcoming studio album ’30.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Sheeran drops his first solo album in four years, Megan Thee Stallion gifts hotties with songs from the archives, Alicia Keys delivers the first single from ‘Keys’ and Anuel previews his upcoming project. Billboard presents First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olivia Rodrigo leads the 2021 American Music Awards nominations, Megan Thee Stallion reveals the tracklist for 'Something For Thee Hotties' compilation and 'Kidz Bop' is back with their take on Lil Nas X's Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billie Eilish teamed up with one of her 'Office' heroes and a group of scientists to call on world leaders to take "urgent" action on the climate, and Adele goes No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart, reigning as the top musical act in the U.S. for the first time since 2016, thanks to the success of her new single "Easy on Me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele announces two homecoming concerts at London's Hyde Park, BTS, Adele and more highlight Billboard's Hot Trending Songs Chart, powered by Twitter and Justin Bieber's "Peaches," Lil Nas X's "Montero (Call Me By Your Name) and more Hot 100 top 10 songs that are competing for 2022 GRAMMY nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele's "Easy On Me" tops the Hot 100 while Young Thug's latest album 'Punk' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Plus J Balvin released a statement about his “Perra" music video, following its removal from YouTube a week earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd collab is here, DJ Snake, Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion and BLACKPINK’s Lisa team up, Christina Aguilera sings in Spanish with the ladies and new albums from Elton John, Wale and Lana Del Rey. Billboard Presents First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Brown is supporting NBA's Kyrie Irving's decision to forego the COVID-19 vaccine, Billie Eilish revealed she will be releasing her first-ever fragrance, titled Eilish, in November and Cardi B outed herself as a major fan of ‘You’ actor Penn Badgley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Styles fans share their frustration over the singer's 'Eternals' cameo being spoiled on social media, Justin Bieber leads 2021 MTV EMAs nominations and J Balvin’s music video for “Perra” in collaboration with Tokischa was removed from YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS' Suga put his own spin on their "My Universe" collab with Coldplay, Billie Eilish, BLACKPINK, Anitta and more stars featured in YouTube Originals' 'Dear Earth' trailer and a mental health organization revealed that they will not be accepting a donation from Jamie Lynn Spears following the backlash from her upcoming memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices