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Aug 11, 2021 • 6min
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
Aug 10, 2021 • 5min
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
Aug 9, 2021 • 5min
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
Aug 6, 2021 • 3min
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
Aug 5, 2021 • 6min
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
Aug 4, 2021 • 5min
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
Aug 3, 2021 • 4min
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
Aug 2, 2021 • 3min
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
Jul 31, 2021 • 4min
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
Jul 30, 2021 • 7min
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
