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Taylor Swift Breaks Records With 15th No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart With ‘Lover: Live From Paris’

Taylor Swift secures her 15th No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Album Sales chart (dated Jan. 25), as her 2023 set Lover: Live From Paris reenters the list following its reissue on vinyl, as well as its first release as a download album. With a 15th No. 1 on Top Album Sales, she surpasses JAY-Z for the most No. 1s on the 33-year-old list. The latter racked up 14 leaders between 1998-2017. Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. Th

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Jan 23, 2025 — 2 min read

Pharrell Williams Collaborates with Nigo for Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2025

As the Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall-Winter 2025 show prepared to begin, a seasoned fashion insider recalled meeting young creatives unfamiliar with Gianni Versace. While they recognized the brand and Donatella Versace’s contributions, the origins of the iconic Italian label were a mystery to them. Such anecdotes underscore a broader societal trend: the diminishing emphasis on historical context in a world that often takes things at face value. For Pharrell Williams, history and legacy took center

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Jan 22, 2025 — 3 min read

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Ariana Grande Lands Her First Top 10 on Billboard’s Brand-New Chart

Ariana Grande has spent just over a decade as one of the top names in the global music industry. From the moment she released her debut album Yours Truly in 2013, she’s continually churned out massive hits, and her reach has pushed past simply pop and into other styles, such as R&B, dance, and recently, even show tunes via Wicked. The superstar reaches another Billboard chart this week with one of her most recent releases. As she debuts a special collaboration on the tally, she earns her first

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Jan 21, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump Orders US Withdrawal from World Health Organization

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). "Oooh, that's a big one," the newly inaugurated US president said as he approved the document after arriving back at the White House. It was one of dozens of executive actions he put his signature to on day one in office. This marks the second time Trump has ordered the US be pulled out of the WHO. Trump was critical of how the international body handled

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Jan 21, 2025 — 2 min read

Broadcaster Apologizes After Novak Djokovic Boycotts On-Court Interview

The host broadcaster apologized after Novak Djokovic skipped a post-match interview at the Australian Open to protest comments made by Tony Jones of Channel 9. Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been, as well as an apparent reference to his deportation from Australia in 2022 for being unvaccinated for COVID-19, during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park where a crowd of the player’s supporters were

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Jan 20, 2025 — 3 min read

Trump Sworn in as the 47th US President

Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as president on Monday, pledging a blitz of immediate orders on immigration and the US culture wars as he caps his extraordinary comeback. With one hand raised in the air and the other on a Bible given to him by his mother, the 47th US president solemnly took the oath of office beneath the huge Rotunda of the US Capitol. Republican Trump and outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden had earlier traveled by motorcade together to the Capitol, wh

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Jan 20, 2025 — 3 min read

Hamas Releases 3 Hostages Under Cease-Fire Agreement with Israel

Hamas released three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross on Sunday, Israeli state media reported, hours after a Gaza ceasefire took effect. Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Demari, 27, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, were freed to the Red Cross, which will then deliver them to the Israeli Defense Forces. A crowd watched the ongoing saga in Tel Aviv, cheering as good news emerged 15 months after the Oct. 7 massacre of civilians by Hamas. Israel is expected to free some 90 Palestinian prisoners in return. Earli

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Jan 19, 2025 — 3 min read

Novak Djokovic Boycotts On-Court Interview to Protest Broadcaster’s Remarks

Novak Djokovic was booed after boycotting an on-court interview at the Australian Open - but those fans may already be regretting their actions. The 24-time Grand Slam record holder overcame Jiri Lehecka in straight sets to book a blockbuster quarter-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz, but he wasn’t in the mood to talk about it post-match. Djokovic took the microphone and turned away from four-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier to speak to the crowd, uttering just 24 words. He said: “Thank you

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Jan 19, 2025 — 3 min read

TikTok Goes Dark in the U.S. as Ban Takes Effect

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect. The company’s app was removed Saturday evening from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, while its website told users that the short-form video platform was no longer available. The blackout began just hours before the law took effect. Users opening the TikTok app on Saturday encountered a pop

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Jan 19, 2025 — 1 min read

David Lynch Dies at 78 After Battling Lung Disease

David Lynch, the visionary US filmmaker behind iconic works like ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘Twin Peaks’, has passed away at the age of 78. His family announced his death on his Facebook page on Thursday evening — although the cause of death was not revealed. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the post reads. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But,

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Jan 18, 2025 — 1 min read

A$AP Rocky’s Shooting Trial: What You Need to Know About the Case

A$AP Rocky, the renowned hip-hop star and fashion icon, is at a pivotal moment in his career. He faces a crucial trial starting Tuesday that could either elevate his celebrity status in 2025 or lead to years of imprisonment. The hip-hop star, and longtime partner to Rihanna, with whom he has two toddler sons, is set to touch the highest levels of high fashion as one of the celebrity chairs of the Met Gala in May along with Pharrell Williams, LeBron James and others. And his modest acting caree

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Jan 18, 2025 — 4 min read

Kai Cenat Reacts to Drake Mentioning Him in UMG Lawsuit

Kai Cenat reacts to Drake mentioning him in UMG lawsuit. As previously reported, in Drake’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group, the legal document claims that UMG influenced Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” success by prompting reactions from streamers such as Kai Cenat, Zias, NoLifeShaq, and more. Drake’s team asserts that these creators were permitted to monetize their reaction videos without any copyright repercussions. During a recent stream, Kai Cenat reacted to news of the lawsuit and

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Jan 17, 2025 — 1 min read

Everything You Need to know About the TikTok US Ban

As of now, TikTok, the wildly popular social media app used by 170 million Americans, is set to be removed from U.S. app stores starting Sunday, January 19. TikTok plans to shut U.S. operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Washington Post reported President-elect Donald Trump, whose term begins a day after a ban would start, is con

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Jan 16, 2025 — 4 min read

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire and Hostage Deal After 15 Months of War

Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. US President Joe Biden said it would "halt the fighting in Gaza, surge much needed-humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians, and reunite the hostages with their families". Israeli Prime Minis

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Jan 16, 2025 — 6 min read

Drake Drops Legal Petition Against Spotify and UMG Over Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Controversy

Drake has withdrawn his petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) after accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent “scheme” to inflate streams for Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.” In a Tuesday filing, the “Certified Lover Boy” star and his company Frozen Momentsdropped their request for pre-action disclosure and preservation of key documents from Spotify and UMG. The filing notes that after a meeting with both companies, Spotify—despite previously opposing the peti

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Jan 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Biden Announces $770 One-Time Payment to Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfire

President Joe Biden has stepped in to support victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. On Monday, he announced that people impacted by the fires will get a one-time $770 payment to help with essential purchases like water, baby formula, and medicine. “So far, nearly 6,000 survivors have registered, and $5.1 million has already been distributed,” Biden said. “We aren’t waiting until the fires are over to help—people need aid now.” The wildfires have destroyed over 12,300 structures, b

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Jan 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Lil Baby Earns His Fourth No. 1 Debut on Billboard 200 With 'WHAM'

Lil Baby is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at No. 1 with WHAM. His newest record earns a total of 140,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 90,000 in streaming equivalent album units (119.77 million on-demand streams of the songs), 50,000 in album sales and the remaining in track equivalent album units. WHAM marks Lil Baby’s fourth chart-topping effort following It’s Only Me, The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Durk and My Turn, and is also his seventh top 10 entry. Also debu

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Jan 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Wildfires Force NFL to Relocate Playoff Game Over 300 Miles Away

The NFL is taking matters into its own hands. The league announced that Monday's Wild Card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams has been moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona due to the wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area. It's a no-brainer decision by the NFL as the fires in Southern California have caused historic damage across the area. More than 10,000 structures burned in the two largest fires, the Palis

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Jan 11, 2025 — 3 min read

Jhené Aiko, John Legend, Paris Hilton and Other Celebrities Who Lost Homes in LA Wildfires

Jhené Aiko, the American singer, has revealed she lost her home in the fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles, a county in California. The fire started on Tuesday night and was caused by strong gusty winds and fast-moving embers. It has led to the evacuation of over 137,000 people, the death of five people, and the destruction of over 1,000 houses, cars, and businesses. In an Instagram post, the 36-year-old singer disclosed that her home got “burned to the ground with all of our things inside”.

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Jan 10, 2025 — 3 min read

Sesame Street Season 55 Features SZA, Michael B. Jordan, More

Very few television programs have the iconic history of musical guests that Sesame Street does: Over the years it’s featured everyone from Stevie Wonder to Tony Bennett, Erykah Badu to the Fugees, Patti Labelle to R.E.M., and clever interpretations like odes to the letter U from both One Direction (“What Makes U Useful”) and Smokey Robinson (“U Really Got a Hold on Me”), and opera singer Marilyn Horne trilling an operatic version of “C Is for Cookie,” and much more. That legacy continues in the

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Jan 9, 2025 — 2 min read

Rihanna Was Just Named the #3 Artist of the Century—But #1 and #2 Spots Were a Big Surprise

When it comes to music rankings, Billboard has it covered. From the Hot 100 to Artist of the Year, these lists are basically the gold standard for fans and artists alike. The latest? Billboard just announced its Artist of the 21st Century. Yes, as in the top artist of the last 25 years (no pressure, right?). Landing a spot on this list is a huge deal, so let’s break it down—who made the cut? Taking third place is none other than Rihanna. Billboard revealed on Wednesday, January 8, that the 36-y

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Jan 9, 2025 — 2 min read

Vin Diesel Shares a Photo Of Dwayne Johnson and Says ‘All Love. Always’ After Buzz Over ‘Fast and Furious’ Feud Got Revived at Golden Globes

The long-standing feud between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson resurfaced as a topic of speculation at the 2025 Golden Globes, but Diesel is making it clear there’s no bad blood. The Fast and Furious star took to Instagram to post a friendly throwback photo with Johnson along with the caption: “All love…always.” Diesel has his arm around a smiling Johnson in the photo and is giving the camera a thumbs up. The post is a reminder that Diesel and Johnson’s feud remains settled. The Diesel-Johnson f

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Jan 8, 2025 — 2 min read

Lady Gaga Becomes Third Artist Ever to Have Multiple Number Ones Hits in Three Different Decades

Lady Gaga has become the third-ever act to have achieved multiple Number One songs across three different decades. The accomplishment comes as her collaboration with Bruno Mars, ‘Die With A Smile’, has finally hit the top spot on the Billboard charts – nearly five months since it was first released. Arriving back in August, the song was written to feel “super ‘70s” and inspired by the collaborations between Carole King and James Taylor. It would debut at the Number Three slot, and remained in

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Jan 8, 2025 — 1 min read

The Weeknd’s “Billions Club Live” Concert Film Now Streaming on Spotify

For those who weren’t able to score a ticket to the “Billions Club Live With the Weeknd” show last month, Spotify is running it back with a 45-minute concert film premiering exclusively on the platform. Starting today, fans can relive the Weeknd’s Los Angeles show on Spotify with the film, which was shot on location at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar and was produced by OBB Pictures. This marks the first concert film-streaming experience on Spotify, which staged its first-ever Billions Club live s

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Jan 7, 2025 — 2 min read