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Justin Bieber is getting fans excited for a special Valentine’s Day show, Cardi B responds to haters with a make-up free post and Miley Cyrus is single, thriving... and twerking. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, February 10th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weeknd is streaming big numbers following his Super Bowl Halftime Show, Britney Spears' boyfriend is speaking out in support of his girlfriend & BTS is set to take over MTV unplugged. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, February 9th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weeknd steals the show at the 2021 Super Bowl, Drake and Cardi B give us commercial gold and Britney Spears and Janet Jackson go viral throughout Super Bowl Sunday. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, February 8th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B is back with a brand new song, Gigi Hadid reveals the baby gift that Taylor Swift gave her and Phoebe Bridgers recalls a troubled Marilyn Manson encounter as a teen. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, February 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Thee Stallion gives the best surprise to a frontline worker, Taylor Swift is being sued by a theme park over her album 'Evermore' and The Weeknd finally opens up about his full-face bandages. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, February 4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Wallen is caught on camera using a racial slur, Rose McGowan addresses Marilyn Manson assault allegations and The Weeknd announces new tour dates. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, February 3rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B and Ariana Grande are both getting ready to release new music and Britney Spears dusts off the haters after they criticized her dance posts on social media. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, February 2nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Rachel Woods names Marilyn Manson as alleged abuser. Plus, BTS makes big bucks off of 'Dynamite' outfits and Taylor Swift fans get creative with tour theories. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, February 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Bieber puts his wife Hailey at the center of his new music video for 'Anyone,' Selena Gomez blesses us with another Spanish song and Hayley Williams surprises a super fan at her home in the best way. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, January 29th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift keeps blessing us with new music, Blackpink teases a preview of their upcoming livestream concert and Britney Spears rocks out to Justin Timberlake. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, January 28th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Gail Mitchell (Executive Director of Billboard R&B and Hip-Hop) and Jordyn Rolling (Host of Billboard News) helm the "In the Lead" podcast series, an audio storytelling platform from Honda Stage where some of music's leading women execs come to share their stories of imagination and determination. In each episode, our guests will reflect on their respective paths to success, the challenges they overcame along the way and the words of advice they have to share with music's aspiring execs of the future --- Today's guest is Towalame Austin, the EVP of Philanthropy and Social Impact at Sony Music! Towalame joined Gail and Jordyn to discuss her early philanthropy work with Magic Johnson, her transition to the intersection of social impact and entertainment, working with a host of Roc Nation artists like Rihanna and Meek Mill to further their charitable efforts, Sony Music's "Your Voice, Your Power, Your Vote" initiative and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Bieber drops more hints about his forthcoming album, Billie Eilish reveals she bought way too many Froot Loops during the pandemic and BTS teases Winter Package 2021 from the snowy mountains of Gangwon-Do. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, January 26th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackpink's Rosé teases her solo music, Ariana Grande's remix with Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat debuts on the Billboard charts in a big way and BTS gears up for a new release. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, January 25th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Sabrina Carpenter just respond to Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License?" Plus, Ashanti and Keyshia Cole go head to head in the latest 'Verzuz' match. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, January 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billie Eilish and Rosalia finally drop their new collab “Lo Vas A Olvidar." Plus, the "Celebrating America" special featured many powerful music moments and Bernie Sanders stole the show when he went viral from Inauguration day. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, January 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks were all in attendance at today's Presidential Inauguration bringing their musical talents to the historical celebration as President Biden was sworn in as our 46th President and Kamala Harris as our first female Vice President. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, January 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" scores the top spot on the Hot 100 and she reacts to the exciting news. Plus, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and more artists are set for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' Inauguration. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, January 19th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ariana Grande's "34+35" remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat has officially arrived, Olivia Rodrigo gets Taylor Swift's approval and Selena Gomez drops a Spanish-language single "De Una Vez." This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, January 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lady Gaga is set to perform at the Biden-Harris Inauguration, Ariana Grande reveals she's tapping Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion for the '34+35' remix and Spotify reacts to Olivia Rodrigo's record-breaking song. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, January 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Lopez premieres the video for “In The Morning” on Triller and Lana Del Rey talks the current state of America and Trump. Plus, will Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat join Ariana Grande for a "34+35" remix? This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, January 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Styles rocks the dance floor in his new music video for "Treat People With Kindness." Plus, fans celebrate Zayn Malik's birthday on social media (and his new album) and Megan Thee Stallion’s audition tape for 'Love and Hip-Hop' surfaces. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, January 12th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Gail Mitchell (Executive Director of Billboard R&B and Hip-Hop) and Jordyn Rolling (Host of Billboard News) helm the "In the Lead" podcast series, an audio storytelling platform from Honda Stage where some of music's leading women execs come to share their stories of imagination and determination. In each episode, our guests will reflect on their respective paths to success, the challenges they overcame along the way and the words of advice they have to share with music's aspiring execs of the future --- Today's guest is Phylicia Fant, the co-head of urban music at Columbia Records! Phylicia joined Gail and Jordyn to discuss her path into entertainment PR, her role breaking Jojo and the impact it had on her career , the importance of storytelling in building an artist's brand and her team's push to affect social change within and beyond the halls of Sony Music following Blackout Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DaBaby gets arrested in Beverly Hills on Thursday (Jan. 7), Zayn releases a new song with all the "Vibez" and Laura Branigan's manager calls out Trump for blasting "Gloria" before right wing D.C Riots. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, January 8th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil Baby’s 'My Turn' finishes 2020 as the most popular album of the year, Lil Nas X reveals he's been working on a collaboration with Miley Cyrus and artists weigh in on yesterday's chaotic U.S. Capitol breach. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, January 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS unveils their new Coca-Cola commercial, the Grammys have been postponed and an update is in on Dr. Dre following his brain aneurysm. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, January 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B jokes about being ready to rumble for the WWE and confesses that Kulture doesn't have "WAP" listening privileges. Plus, Justin Bieber defends his faith and artists come together to urge Georgia to vote in run-off elections. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, January 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24kGoldn's "Mood" and Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" continue to make moves on the Billboard Hot 100, BTS' Suga opens up about his shoulder recovery and Playboi Cardi earns his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, January 4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s no denying that TikTok shaped the music industry in 2020, one viral song at a time. So, which of these artists will have a massive 2021? This is Billboard News Now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2020 comes to a close, Ryan Seacrest and Lucy Hale talked to Billboard about how they’re planning on "creating some normalcy" during this year's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve', and a special surprise performance. Plus, Hale shared her thoughts on the 'Pretty Little Liars' reboot and trying to sneak a kiss with BTS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halsey apologizes for sharing a photo of her eating disorder on Instagram without a “sufficient trigger warning” following backlash from fans, Demi Lovato opened up about how she’s been celebrating her recovery from her eating disorder by showing off her glitter-painted stretch marks and Lil Pump has been banned from JetBlue for life for refusing to wear a mask on a flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift and Mariah Carey are both number one on the Billboard charts, BTS won over music lovers this year, with their album 'Map of the Soul: 7' taking the top spot in Billboard’s favorite album of the year poll and Cardi B settles a lawsuit with her former manager. This is Billboard News Now, rounding up the top stories in music for Monday, December 28th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Gail Mitchell (Executive Director of Billboard R&B and Hip-Hop) and Jordyn Rolling (Host of Billboard News) helm the "In the Lead" podcast series, an audio storytelling platform from Honda Stage where some of music's leading women execs come to share their stories of imagination and determination. In each episode, our guests will reflect on their respective paths to success, the challenges they overcame along the way and the words of advice they have to share with music's aspiring execs of the future --- Today's guest is Dayna Frank, the CEO of First Avenue, one of Minneapolis' most storied music venues. Dayna joined Gail and Jordyn to discuss her early foray into the TV and film industry, her move back to Minneapolis to take over the family business, the role independent venues play in launching artists careers, her pivotal work as President of the National Independent Venues Association, and her favorite acts to ever hit the First Avenue stage - from Lizzo to Prince and many in between! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of students at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health got an unexpected surprise when Cardi B signed off on their hilarious parody of "WAP," Taylor Swift's "Willow" blooms with a No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart and Billie Eilish took to social media on Monday (Dec. 21) to hint that she'll be releasing her sophomore album. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, December 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ariana Grande took to social media to announce her engagement to Dalton Gomez, Ed Sheeran surprises fans with a new ballad "Afterglow" and Taylor Swift notches an eighth No. 1 album with her latest record, 'Evermore.' This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, December 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eminem drops another surprise new album and apologizes to Rihanna, Lady Gaga shows her love for Ariana Grande's new album 'Positions' and Justin Bieber is giving back in a big way with a charity remix of his hit 'Holy'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackpink postpones their virtual concert The Show due to South Korea’s COVID-19 regulations, the winner of 'The Masked Singer' season four is revealed and Justin Timberlake makes his return to acting for Apple TV+ drama 'Palmer'. This is Billboard News Now, rounding up the top stories for Thursday, December 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demi Lovato praises Lizzo for her body positive messages, Liam Payne drags Zayn amid Jesy's departure from Little Mix & 'The Voice' names a winner. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, December 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Thee Stallion gives an epic performance at the Apple Music Awards 2020, Harry Styles postpones his tour again and BTS gets fans in the holiday spirit with a new festive playlist. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, December 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Gail Mitchell (Executive Director of Billboard R&B and Hip-Hop) and Jordyn Rolling (Host of Billboard News) helm the "In the Lead" podcast series, an audio storytelling platform from Honda Stage where some of music's leading women execs come to share their stories of imagination and determination. In each episode, our guests will reflect on their respective paths to success, the challenges they overcame along the way and the words of advice they have to share with music's aspiring execs of the future --- Today's guest is Fadia Kader, Instagram's Music Partnerships Lead! Fadia joined Gail and Jordyn to discuss her multi-national upbringing, her transition into music from fashion, the significance of trend forecasting throughout her career, her experience educating artists from Billie Eilish to Tierra Whack on how to best connect with their social audiences and the Verzuz phenomenon that's dominated Instagram Live throughout an otherwise tumultuous 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift just dropped a surprise album 'Evermore' and we're not ok! Plus, Kid Cudi and Jack Harlow finally unveil their projects with a number of collaborations. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music drops for Friday, December 11th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's top stories, Taylor Swift shocks fans by announcing her second surprise album, Beyonce, Rihanna and Taylor make Forbes' 'World's 100 Most Powerful Women' list and Shakira's 'Girl Like Me' dance moves spark a new TikTok challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liam Payne and Dixie D'Amelio drop their festive new video for "Naughty List", BTS has been added to the Jingle Ball lineup and Juice WRLD's girlfriend shares letters from the rapper. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories in music for Wednesday, December 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Thee Stallion gets a Congressional shout-out, BTS gets ready for the new year and Madonna gets inked for the first time. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music stories for Tuesday, December 8th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Bunny makes Billboard 200 albums chart history with his new set ‘El Ultimo Tour del Mundo,' Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas" reaches No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and BTS dominate the Mnet Asian Music Awards & Melon Music Awards with some epic performances. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, December 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Mendes makes a grand statement, The Weeknd has a major new remix with Rosalía and Mariah Carey recruits Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson to spread holiday cheer. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music drops for Friday, December 4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackpink makes an exciting global announcement, Post Malone wins Top Artist for a second consecutive year and Ariana Grande perfectly executes the "how it started, how it's going" challenge. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, December 3rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britney Spears drops a previously unreleased single 'Swimming In The Stars' in celebration of her birthday, Taylor Swift gives us a preview of her re-recorded music in a new clip and BTS inspires a new law in South Korea. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music stories for Wednesday, December 2nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'The Disney Holiday Singalong' gifts us BTS and more holiday presents, Justin Bieber opens up about starting a family and Doja Cat and Roddy Ricch make the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Music List. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, December 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS tops both the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and the ARMY is rightfully losing it over their victories. Plus, new debuts from Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, November 30th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS gushes over their Grammy nomination, The Recording Academy Chief responds to The Weeknd's Grammy corruption complaint & Taylor Swift reveals which old song she's most excited to re-record. Here is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, November 25th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices