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Cardi B jokes about being ready to rumble for the WWE and confesses that Kulture doesn't have "WAP" listening privileges. Plus, Justin Bieber defends his faith and artists come together to urge Georgia to vote in run-off elections. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, January 5th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24kGoldn's "Mood" and Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" continue to make moves on the Billboard Hot 100, BTS' Suga opens up about his shoulder recovery and Playboi Cardi earns his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, January 4th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s no denying that TikTok shaped the music industry in 2020, one viral song at a time. So, which of these artists will have a massive 2021? This is Billboard News Now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2020 comes to a close, Ryan Seacrest and Lucy Hale talked to Billboard about how they’re planning on "creating some normalcy" during this year's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve', and a special surprise performance. Plus, Hale shared her thoughts on the 'Pretty Little Liars' reboot and trying to sneak a kiss with BTS.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halsey apologizes for sharing a photo of her eating disorder on Instagram without a “sufficient trigger warning” following backlash from fans, Demi Lovato opened up about how she’s been celebrating her recovery from her eating disorder by showing off her glitter-painted stretch marks and Lil Pump has been banned from JetBlue for life for refusing to wear a mask on a flight.  Learn more about your...

Taylor Swift and Mariah Carey are both number one on the Billboard charts, BTS won over music lovers this year, with their album 'Map of the Soul: 7' taking the top spot in Billboard’s favorite album of the year poll and Cardi B settles a lawsuit with her former manager. This is Billboard News Now, rounding up the top stories in music for Monday, December 28th.  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

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 t...

A group of students at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health got an unexpected surprise when Cardi B signed off on their hilarious parody of "WAP," Taylor Swift's "Willow" blooms with a No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart and Billie Eilish took to social media on Monday (Dec. 21) to hint that she'll be releasing her sophomore album. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out t...

Ariana Grande took to social media to announce her engagement to Dalton Gomez, Ed Sheeran surprises fans with a new ballad "Afterglow" and Taylor Swift notches an eighth No. 1 album with her latest record, 'Evermore.' This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, December 21st.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eminem drops another surprise new album and apologizes to Rihanna, Lady Gaga shows her love for Ariana Grande's new album 'Positions' and Justin Bieber is giving back in a big way with a charity remix of his hit 'Holy'.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackpink postpones their virtual concert The Show due to South Korea’s COVID-19 regulations, the winner of 'The Masked Singer' season four is revealed and Justin Timberlake makes his return to acting for Apple TV+ drama 'Palmer'. This is Billboard News Now, rounding up the top stories for Thursday, December 17.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demi Lovato praises Lizzo for her body positive messages, Liam Payne drags Zayn amid Jesy's departure from Little Mix & 'The Voice' names a winner. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, December 16th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Thee Stallion gives an epic performance at the Apple Music Awards 2020, Harry Styles postpones his tour again and BTS gets fans in the holiday spirit with a new festive playlist. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, December 15th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 t...

Taylor Swift just dropped a surprise album 'Evermore' and we're not ok! Plus, Kid Cudi and Jack Harlow finally unveil their projects with a number of collaborations. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music drops for Friday, December 11th.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's top stories, Taylor Swift shocks fans by announcing her second surprise album, Beyonce, Rihanna and Taylor make Forbes' 'World's 100 Most Powerful Women' list and Shakira's 'Girl Like Me' dance moves spark a new TikTok challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liam Payne and Dixie D'Amelio drop their festive new video for "Naughty List", BTS has been added to the Jingle Ball lineup and Juice WRLD's girlfriend shares letters from the rapper. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories in music for Wednesday, December 9.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Thee Stallion gets a Congressional shout-out, BTS gets ready for the new year and Madonna gets inked for the first time. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music stories for Tuesday, December 8th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Bunny makes Billboard 200 albums chart history with his new set ‘El Ultimo Tour del Mundo,' Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas" reaches No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and BTS dominate the Mnet Asian Music Awards & Melon Music Awards with some epic performances. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, December 7th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Shawn Mendes makes a grand statement, The Weeknd has a major new remix with Rosalía and Mariah Carey recruits Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson to spread holiday cheer. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music drops for Friday, December 4th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackpink makes an exciting global announcement, Post Malone wins Top Artist for a second consecutive year and Ariana Grande perfectly executes the "how it started, how it's going" challenge. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, December 3rd.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britney Spears drops a previously unreleased single 'Swimming In The Stars' in celebration of her birthday, Taylor Swift gives us a preview of her re-recorded music in a new clip and BTS inspires a new law in South Korea. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music stories for Wednesday, December 2nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'The Disney Holiday Singalong' gifts us BTS and more holiday presents, Justin Bieber opens up about starting a family and Doja Cat and Roddy Ricch make the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Music List. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, December 1.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS tops both the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and the ARMY is rightfully losing it over their victories. Plus, new debuts from Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, November 30th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS gushes over their Grammy nomination, The Recording Academy Chief responds to The Weeknd's Grammy corruption complaint & Taylor Swift reveals which old song she's most excited to re-record. Here is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, November 25th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices