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Jan 27, 2021 • 43min
Billboard News Now Special: In the Lead w/ Towalame Austin
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!
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Jan 26, 2021 • 4min
January 26th - Justin Bieber's New Album Preview, Billie Eilish's Froot Loops Confession & BTS' Winter Package Teaser
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.
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Jan 25, 2021 • 3min
January 25th - Blackpink's Rosé Teases New Solo Music, BTS' Forthcoming Release & Ariana Grande's '34+35' Big Billboard Charts Debut
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.
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Jan 22, 2021 • 5min
January 22nd - Did Sabrina Carpenter Respond to Olivia Rodrigo With Her New Single 'Skin'? Plus, Ashanti and Keyshia Cole's 'Verzuz' Battle
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.
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Jan 21, 2021 • 6min
January 21st - Billie Eilish and Rosalía's New Collab, the Inauguration's Best Music Moments & Bernie Sanders' Viral Meme
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.
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Jan 20, 2021 • 6min
January 20th - Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks Have Powerful Music Moments at Biden's Inauguration
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.
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Jan 19, 2021 • 4min
January 19th - Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Tops the Hot 100 and Joe Biden's Inauguration
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.
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Jan 15, 2021 • 5min
January 15th - Ariana Grande's '34+35' Remix With Megan Thee Stallion & Doja Cat, Taylor Swift's Shout Out to Olivia Rodrigo & Selena Gomez's Spanish-Language Single
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.
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Jan 14, 2021 • 5min
January 14th - Lady Gaga to Sing National Anthem at Biden-Harris Inauguration, Ariana Grande's Surprise Guests for '34+35' Remix & Spotify's Take on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Success
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.
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Jan 14, 2021 • 4min
January 13th - Jennifer Lopez's 'Symbolic' 'In the Morning' Video, Ariana Grande's Remix Update & Lana Del Rey's Comments on the State of America
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.
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