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October 18th - Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow's "Industry Baby" Tops Billboard Hot 100, Adele Gave Drake First Listen of '30' & Drake Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow's hit "Industry Baby" dominates the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Adele reveals that Drake has listened to her highly-anticipated fourth studio album '30' as the rapper also tops the Billboard 200. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 15h - First Stream: Adele is Back, Coldplay Drops New Album & More New Releases
Adele is back with her first single in five years, Coldplay drops their ninth album, Anitta and Saweetie team up and Paulina Rubio makes her return. Billboard presents First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 14th - Billie Eilish Crosses Items Off Her Bucket List, Reba McEntire and Dolly Porton Team Up & Coldplay Announces 2022 Tour
Billie Eilish crossed items off her bucket list during her visit to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' Reba McEntire makes her return to Billboard's Country Airplay chart with her collaboration with Dolly Parton and Coldplay announces 2022 tour dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 13th - Adele Announces '30' Release Date & BLACKPINK No Longer Accepting Gifts From Fans
Adele reveals the release date of her fourth studio album '30,' while BLACKPINK announces their no longer accepting gifts from fans and instead want them to provide the tokens of gratitude to a greater cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 12th - Tyga Arrested for Assault, Nicki Minaj Goes After Little Mix & Kacey Musgraves’ ‘Star-Crossed’ Not Eligible for Country Album Grammy
Tyga was arrested due to a felony domestic violence charge following an alleged dispute with 22-year-old ex-girlfriend Camaryn Swanson, Nicki Minaj made it loud and clear that she stands by former Little Mix member Jesy Nelson after she's faced accusations of Blackfishing and Kacey Musgraves' latest album 'star-crossed' isn't eligible for country album category at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 11th - Kim Kardashian Roasts Kanye West on 'SNL,' Taylor Swift is Back at No. 1 & Adele Drops Preview of New Single
Kim Kardashian West kicked off her 'Saturday Night Live' hosting gig with an opening monologue that addressed and largely roasted many of her and her family’s past and present controversies, including her divorce from Kanye West. Plus, Taylor Swift returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' and Adele gives fans a sneak peek at her new single "Easy On Me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 8th - First Stream: Justin Bieber’s New ‘Justice’ Tracks, James Blake, Jesy Nelson & More New Releases
Justin Bieber delivers three new ‘Justice’ tracks, James Blake is back with his fifth album, Tainy teams up with Bad Bunny and Julieta Venegas and Jesy Nelson drops her collab with Nicki Minaj. Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 6th - Olivia Rodrigo Reacts to 'Sour' Songwriting Criticism, BTS Raises Money for U.N. Children's Agency & Ed Sheeran Teaming Up With Elton John For Christmas Song
Olivia Rodrigo addresses the songwriting criticism that has stemmed from her Billboard 200 debut album 'Sour,' BTS have raised $3.6 million and generated millions of tweets during four years of teaming up with the U.N. children’s agency and Ed Sheeran reveals a Christmas duet with Elton John is on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 5th - Adele Teases Her New Single, Ed Sheeran Joins 'The Voice' & Coldplay and BTS' 'My Universe' Tops the Billboard Hot 100
Adele is back with a 10-second tease of her upcoming single "Easy On Me," Ed Sheeran is heading to 'The Voice' as a Mega Mentor and Coldplay and BTS' "My Universe" skyrockets to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 4th - Harry Styles Confirms What "Watermelon Sugar" is About, Billie Eilish Slams Texas Abortion Law & Robin Thicke Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Harry Styles spills what his Billboard Hot 100 hit "Watermelon Sugar" is really about, Billie Eilish protests Texas' restrictive new abortion law during her set at Austin City Limits 2021 and Emily Ratajkowski alleges Robin Thicke groped her while on the set of "Blurred Lines" music video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 1st - First Stream: Meek Mill’s New Album, Kane Brown and H.E.R. Collab & More New Releases
Meek Mill drops a new album, Kane Brown and H.E.R. offer an uplifting collab and SZA sings in Spanish with Kali Uchis. Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 30th - Britney Spears' Father Reacts to Being Suspended From Conservatorship & Taylor Swift is Releasing 'Red (Taylor's Version)' Early
Britney Spears' father Jamie Spears issued a statement after an L.A. judge suspended him from being the conservator of his daughter's estate, saying the court was "wrong" and is a "loss for Britney." Plus, Taylor Swift surprised Swifties by announcing that her latest re-recorded album 'Red (Taylor's Version)' will be dropping a week earlier on Nov. 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 28th - R. Kelly Found Guilty in Sex Trafficking Trial, BTS Announces LA Concert Dates & The Kid LAROI Leaves Scooter Braun
A New York jury found R. Kelly guilty of all 9 charges in sex trafficking trial, BTS is heading to LA's new SoFi stadium for four shows and The Kid LAROI exits Scooter Braun's management company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 27th - BTS and Coldplay Perform "My Universe," Olivia Rodrigo Stuns in Daring Black Gown & Drake Stays On Top
BTS and Coldplay perform their new collaboration "My Universe" at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event, Olivia Rodrigo wears a plunging black gown at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala and Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' rules the Billboard 200 albums chart for the third consecutive week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 24th - First Stream: BTS and Coldplay Collab, Karol G, Giveon & More Releases | Billboard News
The BTS and Coldplay collab is finally here, Giveon gifts fans with a new single and Karol G seemingly responds to ex Anuel AA. This is Billboard’s First Stream, featuring some of the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 23rd - Ozuna Lands 25th No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart, BTS and Coldplay Unveil Release Schedule for Their Collab, Britney Spears' Fiancé Reacts to Netflix Doc & Nicki Minaj's Husband's Accuser Speaks Out
Ozuna secures his 25th No. 1 as “La Funka” debuts on the Latin Airplay chart, BTS and Coldplay share their release schedule for their "My Universe" collaboration, Sam Asghari is letting his thoughts be known on Netflix's forthcoming Britney Spears documentary, 'Britney vs Spears' and the woman who accused Nicki Minaj's husband of sexual assault speaks out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 22nd – Megan Thee Stallion Shares Selfies With BTS, Ariana Grande Blown Away By ‘The Voice’ Contestant, BLACKPINK’s Lisa Talks Going Solo & Is Tory Lanez in Jail?
Megan Thee Stallion and BTS finally met for the first time since the release of their “Butter” remix, Ariana Grande was stunned after a contestant on ‘The Voice’ performed her song “POV,” BLACKPINK’s Lisa opens up about finding out it was her turn to go solo and is Tory Lanez in jail? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 21st - Britney Spears Returns to Instagram, Taylor Swift Sacrifices Her Hand For Swifties, Ariana Grande Makes 'The Voice' Debut & Details on Billboard's New Facebook Watch Series
Britney Spears returns to Instagram and dances to Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" (again), Taylor Swift jokes that her hand is now a "permanent claw" after signing numerous 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' CDs, Ariana Grande makes her coaching debut on 'The Voice' and we've got all the details on Billboard's new Facebook Watch series '12 Hours With.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 20th - Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' Top Billboard 200 Albums Chart for Second Week, BLACKPINK's Lisa Teases 'Money' Performance & BTS Perform at UN Gathering
Drake's latest release 'Certified Lover Boy' continues to dominate as it tops the Billboard 200 albums chart for the second week in a row, BLACKPINK's Lisa shares a teaser poster for her upcoming performance of "Money" and BTS perform "Permission to Dance" during a UN gathering for world leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 17th - First Stream: Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero,’ Ozuna, Kehlani & More New Releases
Lil Nas X births his first album, Ozuna and Kehlani debut new singles, while G-Eazy and Demi Lovato drop collab. This is Billboard’s First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 16th - Nicki Minaj Calls Out the White House, Ed Sheeran Gets Real About "Horrible Atmosphere" at U.S. Awards Shows & Kid Cudi Wants to Help Lil Nas X
Nicki Minaj slams the White House after they denied her claim that she was invited to discuss the COVID-19 vaccines after she tweeted unsubstantiated claims about the shots' potential side effects. Plus, Ed Sheeran gets candid about what it's really like at American awards shows, saying," the room is filled with resentment and hatred," and Kid Cudi says he wants to help Lil Nas X destroy the "homophobic cloud over hip-hop." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 14th - Drake Makes Hot 100 History, Stars Show Off at 2021 Met Gala (Except Nicki Minaj) & Ozuna Reveals Major Collab On the Way
Drake makes Hot 100 history with the release of 'Certified Lover Boy,' stars flocked to the 2021 Met Gala red carpet, except for Nicki Minaj due to the vaccine requirement and Ozuna teases a major collaboration is on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 10th - First Stream: New Music From BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Ed Sheeran, Kacey Musgraves & More
Lisa of BLACKPINK’s solo debut ‘LALISA’ has finally arrived, J Balvin drops his star-studded ‘Jose,’ Kacey Musgraves unveils her long-awaited ‘Star-Crossed’ and Ed Sheeran’s drops new single. This is Billboard’s First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 9th - 2021 CMA Awards Nominations Snubs and Surprises & BTS Break Another Record
The 2021 CMA Awards nominations are here and we're running down all the snubs and surprises. Plus, BTS break another record on YouTube with their single "Fake Love" reaching one billion views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 8th – Rihanna Drops Lawsuit Against Her Father, Nicki Minaj Teases New Music, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Expecting Second Child & BLACKPINK’s Lisa Teases Solo Single
Rihanna is pumping the brakes on suing her father after opening a suit against him in 2019, Nicki Minaj teases new music on Instagram, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott announce their pregnancy and BLACKPINK’s Lisa drops a teaser for her upcoming solo single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 7th – Cardi B and Offset Welcome a Baby Boy, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Tops Billboard 200 & BTS Dominates the Hot 100
Congratulations are in order for Cardi B and Offset as the couple welcomed their second child, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as BTS’ “Butter” tops the Hot 100 chart once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 3rd - First Stream: Kanye West’s ‘Donda,’ Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ & More New Releases
Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ finally arrives, Drake drops his star-studded ‘Certified Lover Boy,’ Rosalía teams up with Toksicha and more. It’s Friday, Sept. 3 and Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 2nd – Lil Nas X and Kid Cudi Tease Collab, Drake Reveals ‘CBL’ Features, Kanye West and Chris Brown Are Good & Did Ye Confuse to Cheating on Kim?
Is a Lil Nas X and Kid Cudi collab on the way? Drake teases features on his forthcoming ‘Certified Lover Boy’ album, details on where Kanye West stands with Chris Brown and why people are speculating that Kanye confused to cheating on Kim Kardashian on the ‘Donda’ track “Hurricane.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 1st - Soulja Boy Hits Back at Kanye West on Twitter & Lil Nas X to Receive The Trevor Project Honor
Soulja Boy goes on a Twitter rant and comes after Kanye West after he was removed from 'Donda' album and The Trevor Project announced that Lil Nas X is its inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 31st - Lil Nas X and Lizzo Troll on Social Media, Kacey Musgraves Announces Tour & Camila Cabello Opens Up About Falling For Shawn Mendes
Lil Nas X trolls Drake on social media while Lizzo gets Madonna fans fired up over a Janet Jackson tweet. Plus, Kacey Musgraves announces her 2022 headlining tour and Camila Cabello talks about falling in love with Shawn Mendes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 30th - Drake Confirms New Album Release Date, Kanye West Says 'Donda' Was Released Without His Approval & Ariana Grande Shuts Down 'Donda' Vocals Rumor
Drake's highly-anticipated album 'Certified Lover Boy' finally gets a release date, Kanye West says Universal Music Group released 'Donda' without his approval while Ariana Grande shuts down the rumor that her vocals are included on 'Donda.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 27th - Halsey Releases Her Fourth Album, BTS & Megan Thee Stallion Collab For 'Butter' Remix & Selena Gomez Sings In Spanish With Camilo
Halsey releases her fourth studio album 'If I Can't Have Love I Want Power' about the joys and pains of pregnancy, the BTS & Megan Thee Stallion 'Butter' remix is finally here and Selena Gomez collaborates with Colombian singer/songwriter Camilo for their latest Spanish-language track '999.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 26th - Lil Nas X Reacts To Tony Hawk's Bloody Skateboard, Saweetie Addresses Rumors Of A Quavo Reunion & Travis Scott Gives Stormi Something Special
Lil Nas X reacts to Tony Hawk's bloody skateboard by calling out critics of his Satan shoes, Saweetie hits back at rumors of her and Quavo reuniting and Travis Scott gives his daughter Stormi a special gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 25th - BTS & Megan Thee Stallion Are Teaming Up For 'Butter' Remix, Kanye West Wants To Change His Name & DaBaby Raps About Being Canceled In New Freestyle
BTS & Megan Thee Stallion are teaming up for the remix of BTS' summer smash hit 'Butter,' Kanye West wants to change his name to Ye officially and DaBaby raps about being canceled in new freestyle over Bia's 'Whole Lotta Money.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 24th - Drake & Kanye's Feud , Dan + Shay's Album Reaches The Top 10
Drake & Kanye's feud has been reignited after Drake threw some shade at Kanye on Trippie Redd's track 'Betrayal' and Dan + Shay's latest album breaks the top 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 23rd -Lizzo & Cardi B Debut On The Hot 100, DaBaby Returns To The Stage & Florida Georgia Line Cancels Their Tour
Lizzo & Cardi B's song 'Rumors' debut on the Hot 100, DaBaby returns to the stage and addresses his homophobic rant and Florida Georgia Line cancels their tour because of COVID concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 18th - Kanye West Announces New 'Donda' Event, Bad Bunny Brings a Legend Back to the Top & Lizzo Talks Internet Trolls
Kanye West is preparing for another 'Donda' event, this time in Chicago, Aventura returns to lead Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart as its new single “Volví,” with Bad Bunny and Lizzo gets real about trolls on 'Good Morning America.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 17th – Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande Get Honored by iHeartRadio, Ariana Get Reviewed By ‘The Voice’ Judges & Eminem to Star in 50 Cent’s New Series
Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and more to receive iHeartRadio Titanium Awards for reaching one billion audience spins, Ariana Grande gets reviewed by her fellow ‘The Voice’ judges and Eminem is set to star in 50 Cent’s new Starz series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13th - First Stream: Lizzo and Cardi B, J Balvin and More New Releases | Billboard News
That Lizzo and Cardi B collab is finally here, J Balvin unleashes a new single and The Killers release their seventh studio album. Here are the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 12th - 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists Announced, Trippie Redd Unveils Album Tracklist & Lady Gaga Confirms Next Album
The finalists for the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards are announced and Bad Bunny leads the pack, Trippie Redd reveals his star-studded tracklist and Lady Gaga confirms a new album is on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 11th - Machine Gun Kelly Debuts Shocking New Look, Cardi B Praises Anitta & 50 Cent Defends DaBaby
Machine Gun Kelly debuts a new bald look and dramatic skull tattoo on his head, Cardi B approves of Anitta's #WildSideChallenge and 50 Cent backs DaBaby amid his Rolling Loud Miami backlash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 10th - Beyoncé Dropping New Music, Global Citizen Live 2021 Unveils Epic Lineup & Elton John Sings BTS
Beyoncé teases the release of new music during an interview with 'Harper's Bazaar,' Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and more performing at Global Citizen Live 2021 and Elton John proves he's a member of the ARMY by singing BTS' Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "Permission to Dance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 9th – Justin Bieber Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Billie Eilish Tops Billboard 200 Chart & Lizzo Confirms Cardi B Collab
Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI’s “Stay” reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 while Billie Eilish’s new album ‘Happier Than Ever’ tops Billboard 200. Plus, Lizzo confirms Cardi B feature on her upcoming single “Rumors.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6th - The Weeknd Releases New Song 'Take My Breath & Pop Smoke Team Up With Tay Floss For 'Rumble'
The Weeknd starts off his new era with 'Take My Breath, Pop Smoke teams up with Tay Floss for 'Rumble' and new music from Guns & Roses and Duran Duran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 5th - BLACKPINK Announces 5th Anniversary Pop-Up, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande Raise Millions & Taylor Swift Teases Her Next Release
BLACKPINK announces a pop-up exhibit to celebrate their fifth anniversary, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande's "Stuck With U" raises millions for First Responders Children's Foundation and Taylor Swift teases 'Red (Taylor's Version)' with a cryptic video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 4th - Cardi B's 'Bodak Yellow' Hits a Major Milestone, BLACKPINK's Rosé Drops Another Cover and Rihanna is a Billionaire
Cardi B's 2016 chart-topping hit "Bodak Yellow" reaches 1 billion views on YouTube, BLACKPINK's Rosé covers The Killers' "Read My Mind" and Rihanna joins the billionaire's club as she becomes the richest female musician in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 3rd - Lil Baby Opens Up About His Legacy in Billboard's Cover Story & The Weeknd Teases New Single 'Take My Breath'
Lil Baby is Billboard's new cover artist and the rapper opens up about how he's handling his massive hot streak of success. Plus, The Weeknd teases his new single "Take My Breath" in a new promo for the Tokyo Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 2nd - Lil Nas X Debuts on the Hot 100, Frank Ocean Headlining Coachella 2022 & DaBaby Gets Dropped From Festivals
BTS’ “Butter” continues to rule the Billboard Hot 100 chart as Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby” debuts at No. 2, Frank Ocean will headline Coachella 2022 and DaBaby removed from multiple music festival lineups amid his homophobic comments at Rolling Loud Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 30th - Billie Eilish Drops New Album, Silk Sonic Releases New Single & Pop Smoke and Dua Lipa Stars in Pop Smoke's New Music Video
Billie Eilish's sophomore album 'Happier Than Ever' has arrived, Silk Sonic cure summertime blues with their new single "Skate" and Pop Smoke and Dua Lipa's "Demeanor" is giving off 'Bridgerton' vibes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 29th - Lil Nas X Claps Back at Boosie Badazz's Homophobic Rant, Marilyn Manson Denies More Sexual Abuse Allegations &'The X-Factor' Get Canceled
Following a homophobic rant from Boosie Badazz, Lil Nas X is clapping back with some choice words of his own. Plus, Marilyn Manson files to dismiss Esmé Bianco's sexual assault lawsuit and 'The X-Factor' U.K. gets canceled after 17 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices