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June 8th - Mariah Carey Responds to Rumors that Jay-Z And Her Are Fighting, Niall Horan and Anne Marie Perform Together & Lorde Teases New Music 08.06.2021 5:02

Mariah Carey responds to rumors that she left Jay-Z's RocNation, Niall Horan performs on Jimmy Fallon and Lorde hints at new music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7th – Taylor Swift Returns to Billboard 200 Chart as BTS’ RM Releases New Solo Track 'Bicycle' 07.06.2021 4:11

Taylor Swift is so in her feelings after 'Evermore' returns to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, while BTS' RM drops his new solo single "Bicycle." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3rd – BTS Announce Two New 'Butter' Remixes, Rihanna Proves She Can Do It All & Taylor Swift Gives Swifties a Special Gift 03.06.2021 5:38

BTS keep melting the ARMY's hearts by announcing two new "Butter" remixes, Rihanna proves she can do it all by styling and shooting her own 'Italian Vogue' cover and Taylor Swift gifts Swifties a "Willow" remix after breaking the vinyl sales record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2nd – Billie Eilish Releases New Music, Rihanna Teases on Social & 'America's Got Talent' Premieres 02.06.2021 4:53

Billie Eilish drops new music video for "Lost Cause," Rihanna drops some cheeky pictures on social media and 'America's Got Talent' premieres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 1st – BTS Tops Hot 100 Again, Billie Eilish Releasing New Music & Lil Nas X Celebrates Pride Month in His Own Way 01.06.2021 3:55

BTS Tops Billboard’s Hot 100 chart with "Butter" for their fourth time. Meanwhile, Billie Eilish teases her next single and Lil Nas X celebrates Pride Month by giving away… goodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28th – Olivia Rodrigo Tops the Australia Charts as Dixie D’Amelio Ties With Megan Thee Stallion & The Weeknd Teams Up With Ariana Grande 28.05.2021 4:44

Olivia Rodrigo dominates the charts in Australia while Dixie D’Amelio gives Megan Thee Stallion a run for her money. Plus, The Weeknd and Ariana Grande give their TV debut performance of "Save Your Tears" at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27th – Lady Gaga Sings 'Smelly Cat' on the 'Friends' Reunion, BTS Tease 'Butter' Remix & Model Claims Kylie Jenner Bullied Her During Tyga's Music Video 27.05.2021 6:19

Lady Gaga teams up with Lisa Kudrow for a duet of "Smelly Cat" during the 'Friends' reunion, BTS tease a hotter version of "Butter" and a model alleges that Kylie Jenner bullied on the set of Tyga’s music video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26th – North West Calls Mom Kim Kardashian a Liar, Machine Gun Kelly & Megan Fox Celebrate One-Year of Love & BTS Perform 'Butter' on The Late Show 26.05.2021 5:34

North West calls out Kim Kardashian after the star raved about Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License," Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox celebrate their one-year anniversary and BTS perform their new single "Butter" on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25th – Little Mix Talks Hiding Pregnancies, Lil Nas X Addresses His 'SNL' Wardrobe Malfunction & Monsta X is Going on Tour 25.05.2021 5:23

Little Mix's Jade Thirwall reveals how she helped hide the Little Mix pregnancies, Lil Nas X is talking all about his pants ripping on 'Saturday Night Live' and Monsta X announce their rescheduled 2022 North American tour dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24th – Olivia Rodrigo Scores Second Hot 100 No. 1, 'American Idol' Crowns Season 19 Winner & BTS Breaks More YouTube Records 24.05.2021 5:32

Olivia Rodrigo lands her second Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with her latest single "Good 4 U," 'American Idol' crowns its new winner and BTS' "Butter" smashes records on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23rd – 2021 Billboard Music Awards Recap: BTS, Drake, The Weeknd & More! 24.05.2021 5:19

Drake becomes the Artist of the Decade, BTS wins big and major moments from Pink, The Weeknd and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21st – Lady Gaga Opens Up About Being Sexually Abused, Doja Cat and SZA Performing at BBMAs & Olivia Rodrigo's Top Songs From 'Sour' 21.05.2021 6:58

Lady Gaga details being sexually abused by a music producer when she was 19, Doja Cat and SZA to perform “Kiss Me More” at Billboard Music Awards and we rank the top 5 songs from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album 'Sour.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20th – Demi Lovato Shaded By Candace Owens, Jonas Brothers Performing at Billboard Music Awards & JoJo Siwa's Girlfriend Sends Her Birthday Love 20.05.2021 5:05

Demi Lovato gets shaded by Candace Owens, Jonas Brothers are set to perform at the Billboard Music Awards and JoJo Siwa's girlfriend sends her the sweetest birthday message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19th – Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Confirm Relationship, Demi Lovato is Non-Binary and Bad Bunny, Karol G Performing at Billboard Music Awards 19.05.2021 6:31

A$AP Rocky confirms his relationship with Rihanna, calling her “the one,” Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary and Bad Bunny and Karol G are set to take the stage at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17th – Ariana Grande is Married, Fifth Harmony’s Ally Brooke Gets Real About Life in the Group & BTS’ Jin Talks Confidence 18.05.2021 4:41

Ariana Grande marries real estate agent Dalton Gomez in an intimate ceremony, Fifth Harmony’s Ally Brooke opens up about alleged abuse she suffered while in the group and BTS’ Jin talks about confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14th – Nicki Minaj Drops a New Mixtape, Olivia Rodrigo Releases New Single & DJ Khaled Performing at Billboard Music Awards 14.05.2021 5:04

Nicki Minaj returns to music with the release of her 'Beam Me Up Scotty' mixtape, Olivid Rodrigo releases her new single "Good 4 U" and DJ Khaled will team up with H.E.R. and Migos for a performance at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13th – BTS, Justin Bieber & Set for ‘Friends’ Reunion, BTS Covers 'Rolling Stone' & Taylor Swift Hints at Next Album 13.05.2021 5:02

The 'Friends' reunion released its list of major guest stars including BTS, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and more. Plus, BTS covers 'Rolling Stone' and Taylor Swift fans think they know which re-recorded album she’s dropping next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12th – Joshua Bassett Opens Up About His Sexuality, Grimes Hospitalized For a Panic Attack & Taylor Swift Inspires Us All at the Brit Awards 12.05.2021 5:54

Joshua Bassett pens a heartfelt statement regarding his sexuality, Grimes reveals she was hospitalized for a panic attack after her 'Saturday Night Live' appearance and Taylor Swift delivers an inspiring speech while accepting the Icon Award at the 2021 Brit Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11th – Drake is Billboard's Artist of the Decade, Billie Eilish on Who Inspired Her Blonde Hair & BTS Performing at 2021 Billboard Music Awards 11.05.2021 5:38

Drake is crowed Billboard's Artist of the Decade and will receive the honor at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, Billie Eilish spills on who inspired her new blonde look and BTS will make their TV debut of their new English-language single "Butter" at the BBMAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10th – Nicki Minaj is Making a Comeback, The Weeknd to Perform at Billboard Music Awards and Travis Barker Spoils Kourtney Kardashian on Mother's Day 11.05.2021 4:34

Nicki Minaj preps her comeback by teasing something is coming on Friday, The Weeknd is set to perform at 2021 Billboard Music Awards and Travis Barker goes all out for Kourtney Kardashian on Mother's Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7th - DJ Khaled Opens Up About Going From Humble Beginnings to Self-Made Success in Growing Up: Miami 07.05.2021 7:27

In the latest episode of Billboard’s Growing Up, DJ Khaled looks back at his beginnings in Miami, falling in love with deejaying, creating his own sound and becoming a self-made success. His latest album 'Khaled Khaled' is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5th – Lil Nas X on Being Nervous of Scaring Off His Straight Fans, Pete Davidson Talks to Eminem & Jesy Nelson Gets Real About Her Little Mix Exit 05.05.2021 5:14

Lil Nas X talks the success of his smash hit single "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" and how he was skeptical about releasing the track, Pete Davidson recalls his talk with Eminem following his impersonations of him on 'SNL' and Jesy Nelson reveals the "breaking point" that led to her Little Mix exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4th – Will Smith Launching Fitness YouTube Series, BTS Teases New Single 'Butter' and Blackpink's Lisa Slays as a Dance Mentor 04.05.2021 4:44

Will Smith is ready to get into the best shape of his life with his new YouTube fitness series, BTS release two new teasers for their upcoming English-language single "Butter" and Blackpink's Lisa slays "Kick Back" choreography for the Chinese singing competition 'Youth With You.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 30th – Lady Gaga's Dognappers Arrested, DJ Khaled Drops New Album & Billie Eilish Releases Self-Directed Music Video For 'Your Power' 30.04.2021 6:02

Multiple arrested have been made in the shooting of Lady Gaga's dogwalker and the abduction of her two French bulldogs, DJ Khaled drops his latest studio album 'Khaled Khaled' with epic collaborations and Billie Eilish released the self-directed music video for her new single "Your Power." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 27th – Billie Eilish Announces New Album & Blackpink's Rosé Talks Finding Her Voice as a Solo Artist in Billboard Interview 27.04.2021 4:13

A new era of Billie Eilish is on the way. The singer announced her forthcoming sophomore album 'Happier Than Ever', while Blackpink's Rosé sits down with Billboard to discuss her solo work, support from her bandmates and having a fan in Britney Spears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices