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Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ Claims No. 1 Spot On Top Billboard 200 Albums Of The 21st Century Chart

Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ Claims No. 1 Spot On Top Billboard 200 Albums Of The 21st Century Chart

Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album, comes in as Billboard’s No. 1 album of the first 25 years of the 21st century, as the country star’s 2021 sophomore record rules the Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century chart. The list takes into account all performances on the weekly Billboard 200 albums chart from the beginning of 2000 through the end of 2024. Dangerous: The Double Album debuted at No. 1 on January 23, 2021, and remained on top of the charts until March 27, ultimately compiling 158 total weeks in the Top 10. Wallen also placed a second album on the overall chart, as his 2023 record, One Thing At A Time, comes in at No. 6 on the list. Rounding out the Top 10 on the Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century chart, Adele’s 21 is No. 2, Taylor Swift’s Fearless is No. 3 and her 1989 is No. 4, the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton: An American Musical is No. 5, Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding is No. 7, Lil Baby’s My Turn is No. 8, Nickelback’s All the Right Reasons is the highest charting rock record at No. 9, while Lady Gaga’s The Fame comes in at No. 10. (Billboard

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Flavor Flav Set To Perform At Guy Fieri’s Super Bowl Party

Flavor Flav Set To Perform At Guy Fieri’s Super Bowl Party

Flavor Flav will be performing at Guy Fieri’s third annual Flavortown Tailgate set to take place ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans. Fieri’s free event is planned for February 9 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Mardi Gras World, and will feature a headlining performance from Flav, the Public Enemy rapper and beloved public figure who seems to be everywhere at the moment – including playing "Tubby" the Duke's Mayonnaise mascot at a Bowl Game last weekend. Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate will also feature performances from Diplo and Cowboy Mouth, with a variety of food options available for fans to sample throughout the day, including Fieri’s own favorites from his hit show, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, alongside hand-picked local restaurants from the New Orleans area. Registration for the free event begins Thursday at the Flavortown Tailgate official website, with Taste of Flavortown tickets and VIP packages also available for purchase. (Billboard

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New Sean Combs Documentary Claims Diddy’s Mother Threw Sexually Explicit Parties At His Childhood Home

New Sean Combs Documentary Claims Diddy’s Mother Threw Sexually Explicit Parties At His Childhood Home

The new Peacock documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, is set to premiere on Tuesday (January 14), and it is filled with shocking and explosive claims from friends and associates of Sean "Diddy" Combs. One of the most alarming revelations in the film is made by Combs' childhood friend Tim Patterson, who claims that Diddy’s mother Janice would throw wild, sex-filled parties at the embattled music mogul's childhood home. “It wouldn't be a thing to mistakenly walk into one of the bedrooms and you got a couple in there, butt naked,” Patterson recalls. “That’s what we were privy to. Was it desensitizing us? I’m sure it was. Were we aware of it? No, that was just Saturday night.” Patterson said that even at a young age, the kids were exposed to alcohol, marijuana, and sex acts at these parties. “On the weekend, [Combs] partied in the house, and we did that a lot,” Patterson claims, saying that the parties were frequently attended by known “drug addicts," "pimps," and "pushers.” (Rolling Stone)

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Liam Payne’s Official Cause of Death Confirmed As ‘Polytrauma’ Following U.K. Inquest

Liam Payne’s Official Cause of Death Confirmed As ‘Polytrauma’ Following U.K. Inquest

The recent U.K. inquest into Liam Payne’s official cause of death concluded that the former One Direction singer indeed died of “polytrauma” after his fall from a third-story hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16. Polytrauma involves having multiple traumatic injuries to a person’s body and organs. The findings of the U.K. inquest’s match those of Argentinian officials, who found in November that Payne’s cause of death was due to “multiple trauma” and “internal and external hemorrhage” as a result of his fall. Five people have been charged in connection to Payne’s death, including last week’s arrest of Braian Piaz, one of two men accused of supplying the singer with drugs, along with hotel employee Ezequiel Pereyra. CasaSur Palermo Hotel manager Gilda Martin, receptionist Esteban Grassi, and Payne’s friend Roger Nores are all facing manslaughter charges. (Billboard)

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SZA, Renee Rapp, Noah Kahan, Chris Stapleton Set To Star In New Season Of Sesame Street

SZA, Renee Rapp, Noah Kahan, Chris Stapleton Set To Star In New Season Of Sesame Street

The 55th season of Sesame Street is set to kick off on January 16 on Max, and once-again the beloved children’s program will feature an impressive array of special guests throughout their new episodes. Renee Rapp is set to appear on the season premiere, with fellow music superstars SZA, Noah Kahan, Chris Stapleton, and Samara Joy guest starring on future episodes during the upcoming season. Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Van Ness, and Billie Jean King will also be appearing in Sesame Street skits and educational segments throughout the show’s 55th season, which will focus on emotional well-being and helping children cope with big feelings. “New episodes of Sesame Street will help young viewers understand and express their feelings, learn new mindfulness practices, and as always, have a blast with their favorite furry and funny friends,” said Sal Perez, the show’s executive producer. (Variety)

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Ed Sheeran Starts Foundation To Support Music Education For Kids

Ed Sheeran Starts Foundation To Support Music Education For Kids

Ed Sheeran announced on Instagram on Thursday (January 9) that he has just launched the Ed Sheeran Foundation in order to “offer support and advocate for meaningful music education for every child.” Sheeran’s video announcement features the 4-time Grammy-winning singer connecting with young musicians who are learning how to play their instruments and beginning to express themselves creatively. “It was incredible for my mental health as a kid, feeling a sense of purpose and achievement, even just learning piano or cello at a young age way before songwriting,” Sheeran wrote. “I want kids to be able to learn instruments, learn production and songwriting, performing, and have apprenticeship schemes help them learn different skills to enter the industry.” Sheeran, a father of two, was inspired to launch his foundation as a way to counteract the cuts in music education funding. According to the organization, 18 schools and youth programs that serve over 12,000 young people have already benefited from the Ed Sheeran Foundation. (Rolling Stone)

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Sabrina Carpenter Reflects On Receiving Best New Artist Grammy Nomination 10 Years Into Her Career

Sabrina Carpenter Reflects On Receiving Best New Artist Grammy Nomination 10 Years Into Her Career

Sabrina Carpenter is nominated for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, but the pop superstar is hardly a novice when it comes to the music and entertainment industry. Carpenter was only 15-years-old when she rose to fame on Disney’s Girl Meets World. And at this point in Carpenter’s 10-year music career, the 25-year-old singer has already released six albums, including her chart-topping breakout record, Short n’ Sweet, which is up for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the upcoming Grammys. In all, Carpenter received six Grammy nominations, which she says are “such an honor.” Carpenter is comfortable with how her career has progressed, and playing the long game has clearly paid off for her. “I’ve always been true to myself and believed in my work since I was young,” Carpenter told People in a new interview. “I’ve realized that it’s always been about the small baby steps that you take over time to get you to this point.” (People)

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Jay-Z Seeks Dismissal Of Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Brings Defamation Case Against Lawyer

Jay-Z Seeks Dismissal Of Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Brings Defamation Case Against Lawyer

Jay-Z has filed a motion seeking to dismiss the lawsuit against him filed by a woman alleging that the rapper and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted her when she was 13 years old at a VMAs after-party back in 2000. Jay-Z, whose given name is Shawn Carter, filed the motion to dismiss on Wednesday, claiming that there are a series of “inconsistencies and outright impossibilities” in Jane Doe’s claims. During the accuser’s recent interview with NBC News in December, she admitted that she had made “some mistakes” in her retelling of her story. Carter’s attorney, Alex Spiro, is also arguing that Jane Doe’s lawyer is accusing Carter of committing “a horrific crime without adequately vetting the allegation.” Jay-Z has filed a defamation case against the accuser’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, claiming that he is “in the pursuit of money and fame,” while the charges are a “blackmail attempt” by Jane Doe. (Variety)

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Brandy Plans Release Of Her First Memoir, Says “It’s A Reflection Of Resilience”

Brandy Plans Release Of Her First Memoir, Says “It’s A Reflection Of Resilience”

Brandy took to Instagram on Wednesday (January 8) to announce the forthcoming publication of her as-yet-untitled memoir, which is set to come out on October 7. The Grammy-winning musician and actor’s book will trace her childhood growing up in McComb, Mississippi, and detail her rise to fame as a teenager, documenting her successful music career and leading roles in projects like the hit TV show Moesha and portraying the first Black Cinderella. “This memoir is more than a book,” Brandy wrote in the caption. “It’s a reflection of resilience, hope, and rediscovering myself beyond the fame, the music and the spotlight.” The memoir will be published by Hanover Square Press, with the 45-year-old star describing the writing process as “one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life.” “I allowed myself the space to be fearless and vulnerable to reveal some of my most intimate moments,” Brandy shared. “For the first time, I am sharing my story — honest, unfiltered and not through the lens of media or critics.” (Rolling Stone)

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Taylor Swift Is No.1 On Billboard’s Top Artists Of The 21st Century Chart

Taylor Swift Is No.1 On Billboard’s Top Artists Of The 21st Century Chart

As 2025 gets underway, Billboard has taken a thorough look back at the top charting artists of the first 25 years of the 21st Century. Based on her performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Taylor Swift has been named the No. 1 artist on Billboard’s Top Artists of the 21st Century chart. Even though Swift didn’t make her Billboard chart debut until July 1, 2006, with her debut single “Tim McGraw,” that she released when she was just 16-years-old, Taylor has since notched 14 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, an all-time record for women artists. Swift has also scored 12 No. 1 songs on the Hot 100 chart over the course of her career. The rest of the Top 10 on the Billboard’s Top Artists of the 21st Century chart are (in order): Drake, Rihanna, Post Malone, Eminem, The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and Usher. (Billboard)

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Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Luke Combs, And Hozier Headlining 2025 Bonnaroo Festival

Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Luke Combs, And Hozier Headlining 2025 Bonnaroo Festival

The lineup for this summer’s Bonnaroo Festival was announced on Wednesday (January 8), and the high-profile music festival in Manchester, Tennessee will feature headlining sets from Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Luke Combs, and Hozier. Bonnaroo is set to take place over the course of four days from June 12-15, and will also feature appearances by Avril Lavigne, Glass Animals, Vampire Weekend, Justice, Queens of the Stone Age, and a King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard 'Roo Residency, which features the Australian rockers playing three distinctive sets over the course of three days. Other big names on the massive Bonnaroo lineup include Marcus King, Goose, the Red Clay Strays, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Megadeth, Foster the People, Nelly, GloRilla, Beabadoobee, Tyla, Modest Mouse, Raye, and many others. Tickets for the Bonnaroo Festival go on sale on Thursday (January  9) at 10 a.m. CT, with the lowest-priced tickets available during the first hour of sales. (Billboard

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Jelly Roll Believes That He Can End The Feud Between Eminem And Machine Gun Kelly

Jelly Roll Believes That He Can End The Feud Between Eminem And Machine Gun Kelly

During a recent episode of the Flagrant podcast, Jelly Roll shared his plans to eventually bring an end to the longstanding feud between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly. Jelly has previously worked with both artists, and revealed that he sees “so much more of them in each other than they know.” Em’s feud with Machine Gun Kelly dates back to 2012, when a then 22-year-old MGK called Em’s 16-year-old daughter Hallie “hot as f–k” on Twitter. The Detroit rap legend has frequently dissed him in his rhymes ever since, with MGK firing back in his own songs. “They’re gonna get together one day, eventually,” Jelly said. “I think that they’re gonna find each other’s heart more than they don’t.” While Jelly feels that a reconciliation between his two friends is “inevitable,” he also went on to say “if they never do connect that way, [the feud] did more for both of them than it did to hurt either one of them.” (Billboard

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Chappell Roan Set To Perform At Elton John’s 2025 AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party

Chappell Roan Set To Perform At Elton John’s 2025 AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party

On Tuesday (January 7,) Elton John’s AIDS Foundation announced via Instagram that Chappell Roan will perform at their 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party set to take place on March 2. The event – which raises funds to support the foundation’s efforts to eradicate AIDS and overcome LGBTQ+ stigma – is co-hosted by Elton John and his partner David Furnish, along with special guests Jean Smart, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Neil Patrick Harris, and David Burtka. “Music has always been a force for change, uniting communities, raising awareness, and inspiring hope in the fight against AIDS,” Sir Elton said in a statement. “David and I are thrilled to gather with friends and supporters once again, and we’re honored to welcome the bold and authentic Chappell Roan as this year’s performer, whose artistry embodies the power of music to inspire change.” (Billboard)

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Lady Gaga’s “So Incredibly Grateful” As Bruno Mars Duet ‘Die With A Smile’ Reaches No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100

Lady Gaga’s “So Incredibly Grateful” As Bruno Mars Duet ‘Die With A Smile’ Reaches No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100

Lady Gaga took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) to share a post and a video reel celebrating her recent duet with Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile,” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Gaga’s heartfelt post thanked her fans for continuing to connect with her music over the years. “Having multiple songs of mine hit #1 across three decades feels surreal, and I am overwhelmed by the love and support you have shown me from the beginning,” the 13-time Grammy winner wrote in the caption. “I have so much more in store for you and can’t wait to share it.” In the video reel, Gaga confirmed that “Die With a Smile” will be included on her forthcoming new album, before the singer got emotional while thanking her fans. “I’m so honored to be an artist and to have had your ears for this long,” Gaga gushed. “Thank you for listening and dancing and making your art along with mine. I’m so grateful.” (Billboard)

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Spotify Releases The Weeknd Concert Film To Celebrate His 25 “Billions Club” Songs

Spotify Releases The Weeknd Concert Film To Celebrate His 25 “Billions Club” Songs

On Tuesday (January 7), Spotify launched their first-ever concert film featuring a live performance from one of their most-streamed artists, The Weeknd. The 45-minute film is titled, Billions Club Live With The Weeknd, and captures the music superstar’s recent one-night-only Los Angeles concert that highlighted his record-breaking 25 songs with over a billion total streams. In addition to the Weeknd’s chart-topping hits, the set also features performances of new tracks from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. The concert film also includes some voiceover insights from The Weeknd, in which he “reflects on moments of transformation throughout his career and expresses gratitude for his global audience,” according to a press release. In addition to the January 24 release of Hurry Up Tomorrow, which Abel Tesfaye calls “my last hurrah as The Weeknd,” he is also releasing an accompanying psychological thriller film of the same name in May, which is directed by Trey Edward Shults and also stars Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. (Billboard)

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GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, Usher, and Doechii Lead 2025 NAACP Image Awards Nominees

GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, Usher, and Doechii Lead 2025 NAACP Image Awards Nominees

Following a breakout 2024 that included the release of her Billboard Top 5-charting debut album Glorious in October, and a high-profile opening slot on Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer Tour, GloRilla kicks off 2025 as the most nominated artist at the NAACP Image Awards. The rising Memphis rapper earned six total nods, including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Album, and Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song. Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and Usher received four nominations each, with Kendrick getting nods for Outstanding Male Artist, Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song, and Outstanding Music Video, along with being up for Entertainer of the Year. Doechii joins GloRilla in the Outstanding Female Artist race, alongside Beyoncé, Coco Jones, and H.E.R., while the Outstanding New Artist category is rounded out by Myles Smith, Samoht, Shaboozey, and Tyla. The 56th NAACP Image Awards will air live on BET and CBS on February 22 from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, while fans can vote for nominees via the Image Awards website until February 7.  (Rolling Stone)

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Bad Bunny To Serve Double-Duty By Performing And Co-Hosting ‘The Tonight Show’ Alongside Jimmy Fallon

Bad Bunny To Serve Double-Duty By Performing And Co-Hosting ‘The Tonight Show’ Alongside Jimmy Fallon

On Monday (January 13), Bad Bunny is set to make a special appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The reggaeton superstar will serve as both a musical guest and co-host of the late-night talk show, where Benito will perform a song from his just-released album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Bad Bunny made his first English-language TV interview on The Tonight Show back in 2019, where he also performed his 4x-platinum international hit single, “Bellacoso,” alongside fellow Puerto Rican rapper Residente. Benito’s upcoming musical guest and co-hosting gig will mark his seventh time on The Tonight Show. Demi Lovato and Megan Thee Stallion were the last artists to co-host the late-night show back in August of 2022, as part of Fallon’s Superstar Super Summer series. Bad Bunny’s appearance on The Tonight Show will be broadcast live on NBC at 11:35 p.m. ET, and will also be available for streaming on Peacock the next day. (Billboard)

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SZA Hints That Once She Completes Her Record Contract She Might “Go Be A Farmer”

SZA Hints That Once She Completes Her Record Contract She Might “Go Be A Farmer”

While SZA’s newly released SOS Deluxe: Lana currently sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, the Grammy-winning R&B superstar is thinking about her future plans once she completes her record contract. On Saturday (January 4), SZA took to X to share her creative aspirations over the coming years, personal goals that would find the singer retreating from the music industry entirely and instead focusing on helping those in need. “To fulfill my last 2 album requirements I think I just wanna make peaceful children’s music n get outta here,” SZA wrote. “Then go be a farmer n donate the produce to underserved communities.” SZA’s chart-topping expanded edition of her Grammy-winning 2022 album, SOS, features 14 new songs, with the singer promising that after further perfecting Lana, the digital version will now include “all updated Mixes and new songs will be added Jan 6th when the label comes back from holiday.” (People)

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Kesha Pays Tribute To 15th Anniversary Of Her Life-Changing Debut Album ‘Animal’

Kesha Pays Tribute To 15th Anniversary Of Her Life-Changing Debut Album ‘Animal’

Kesha took to Instagram on Sunday (January 5) to celebrate the 15th anniversary of her career-making debut album, Animal. The 37-year-old pop star also lovingly paid tribute to the ambition of the artist she was at the time. The post features a series of promotional photos and video stills from the Animal-era, as well as an old interview clip with a young Kesha, who proudly states, “The only reason I made this record is to make kids have fun and have dance parties and inspire people to just be happy.” Kesha notes that the album’s breakout single, “Tik Tok,” just “had its biggest streaming day just a few days ago,” as fans continue to connect with her music all these years later. Kesha admits that “I had no idea what these songs would open up for me and what kind of life I would be creating for myself just by putting these songs out in the world. I’m so happy I did.” (Rolling Stone)

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Ariana Grande Reveals Plans To Release “An Attachment” To ‘Eternal Sunshine’

Ariana Grande Reveals Plans To Release “An Attachment” To ‘Eternal Sunshine’

During a red carpet interview with Access Hollywood before the Golden Globes on Sunday (January 5), Ariana Grande opened up about her future music plans. The Grammy-winning musician and Wicked star is focused on her acting career at the moment, and disclosed that making new music is “not something I’m thinking about right now.” Though that doesn’t mean that Ari fans won’t get to hear some new material from the pop superstar sometime soon. “There’s something I made last year that will come out eventually. It’s an attachment of Eternal Sunshine,” Grande revealed. “So, that does exist, and that will be coming out at some point.” Grande released Eternal Sunshine in March of 2024, and it is nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the upcoming Grammy Awards. She went on to share a Slightly Deluxe and Also Live version of the record featuring additional tracks. (Rolling Stone)

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