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May 21 2024 1018 ep. 173

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May 21- Jojo Siwa Celebrates 21st Birthday At Disney World, Eminem Continues To Tease Fans With Upcoming Album & More | Billboard News

May 21 2024 7 mins

It’s Tuesday, May 21st, and Jojo Siwa celebrated her 21st birthday at Disney World by “drinking around the world.” Eminem continues to tease fans with Slim Shady’s demise by posting a cryptic message on X. Victoria Monét cancels her performances at the Governors Ball and two other festivals due to ongoing health issues. Confused about the Kendrick Lamar & Drake feud, Tom H

May 20-Diddy Issues An Apology, Sabrina Carpenter Performs “Espresso” On SNL & More | Billboard News

May 20 2024 9 mins

It’s Monday, May 20th, and Diddy shared an apology video after CNN obtained a video of him physically assaulting former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in 2016. Katy Perry said goodbye to ‘American Idol’ after being a judge for seven years. Sabrina Carpenter performed her latest hit, “Espresso,” on SNL. As Lana Del Rey headlined Hangout Fest, she surprised guests and brought

May 17- Diddy Caught Physically Assaulting Former GF Cassie In Old Resurfaced Video & More | Billboard News

May 17 2024 8 mins

It’s Friday, May 17, and Billie Eilish releases her new album, ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft,’ Saweetie put out “NANi” and Bebe Rexha released her new single “Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da).” In a 2016 surveillance video resurfaced by CNN, Diddy has been seen physically abusing his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Yesterday was a busy day for all things country music, we give you

May 16- Cardi B Isn’t Voting For Biden Or Trump, Steve Aoki’s EDC Preview, Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Is No.1 & More

May 16 2024 8 mins

It’s Thursday, May 16th, and the House of Representatives have passed the TICKET Act. This bill will require ticket sellers (including sellers on the secondary market) to clearly and prominently disclose at the beginning of the transaction, and prior to the selection of a ticket, the total ticket price for the event and an itemized list of the base ticket price and each fee. Card

May 15- Feid & Yandel Concert Shut Down, Country Power Players Recap, Cardi B Won’t Be Releasing An Album & More | Billboard News

May 15 2024 10 mins

It’s Wednesday, May 15, and Feid & Yandel got shut down in Miami for throwing an impromptu concert on their yacht. Cardi B says she will not be releasing a new album this year, Megan Thee Stallion is kicking off her tour and Saweetie posted her freestyling in the car. Sam Hunt shares how he created “Locked Up EP” and how his music is changing with his life. If you missed it l

May 14- Eminem’s Slim Shady Receives Obituary, ZICO Teases New Music From Jennie, Jimmy Fallon Shares Top Moments With Billboard Chart Toppers & More | Billboard News

May 14 2024 10 mins

It’s Tuesday, May 14th, and an obituary for Eminem’s Slim Shady appeared in a Detroit newspaper ahead of the release of his upcoming album. ZICO teases in an interview with Billboard that he’s heard some of Jennie’s solo tracks and that they’re all really good. Yves from LOONA returns to music for the soundtrack of K-Drama, “Missing Crown Prince.” NewJeans performance

May 13- Tyla Joins Fortnite, Taylor Swift Rules At No.1, Ariana Grande Is Back In The Studio & More | Billboard News

May 13 2024 12 mins

It’s Monday, May 13, and Taylor Swift is still ruling No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Not only that, she’s set to feature on Gracie Abrams’ new album and will be part of Bridgertons Season 3 soundtrack. Ariana Grande posted on her IG story that she’s back in the studio. Are we getting more new music soon? Fortnite revealed that they added Tyla as a new Challenge Emote with her

May 10- Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice & BTS’ RM Release New Music, ENHYPEN’s Fate World Tour Preview & More | Billboard News

May 10 2024 9 mins

It’s Friday, May 10, and the rap girlies are back in the game. Megan Thee Stallion & Ice Spice released new singles and BTS’ RM dropped his new song, “Come back to me.” Dhruv shares about what he’s looking forward to when performing at Head In The Clouds. We give you all access to ENHYPEN’s Fate Plus World Tour, and we even got to sit down with them to chat about how th

May 9- Cardi B Apologizes After Met Gala Backlash, Megan Thee Stallion & Ice Spice Tease New Singles, Shaboozey In Top 3 Of TikTok Chart & More | Billboard News

May 09 2024 9 mins

It’s Thursday, May 9, and Cardi B issued an apology after receiving backlash from her Met Gala interview where she forgot her designer’s name and just stated he was Asian. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar’s back catalog is up 49% following a weekend full of beef, while Drake’s is down by 5%. Ice Spice teases her new single “Gimme A Light,” Megan Thee Stallion announced her new

May 8- Beyoncé Surprises With Coachella Attendance, Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Beef Escalates, Rauw Alejandro’s Tattoo Removal & More | Billboard News

May 08 2024 10 mins

It’s Wednesday, May 8th, and Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s beef is getting intense. Yesterday morning, Drake’s security guard was shot at the rapper’s Toronto residence and his London OVO store was vandalized with the phrase “they not like us,” referencing Kendrick’s diss to Drake. On top of that it looks like both rappers' diss tracks are making their way to the Hot 100.