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October 21st – Ariana Grande Teases New Single, Blackpink Appear on 'Kimmel' and Streamy Awards Nominations Are Announced 21.10.2020 5:46

Ariana Grande teases her new single 'Positions' with new artwork while Blackpink perform Lovesick Girls on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Plus, the 2020 Streamy Awards nominations are here. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories for Wednesday, October 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 20th - 50 Cent and More Get Political, BTS Dominates the Charts and Halsey Goes Bald 20.10.2020 5:17

Rappers 50 Cent and Lil Dicky show their support for their presidential candidates and BTS continues to dominate the Billboard charts. Plus, Halsey shows off her newly shaved head. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories for Tuesday, October 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 19th – Cardi B Deletes Twitter, DJ Khaled Talks Teaming Up With Drake and Justin & 24kGoldn Tops Billboard 100 19.10.2020 5:49

Cardi B deletes her Twitter account after backlash from fans, DJ Khaled talks to Billboard about his chemistry with Drake and Justin Bieber and 24kGoldn tops the Hot 100. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, October 19th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 15th - Billie Eilish's Provocative Photo & Ice Cube's Response to Working With Trump 15.10.2020 5:06

Billie Eilish shares a provocative photo to shut down body-shamers and Ice Cube speaks out after getting backlash for working with the Trump administration. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, October 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 13th - Are Cardi B & Offset Back On? Plus, Miley Cyrus' 'Hannah Montana' Tease & 21 Savage, Metro Boomin's Chart-Topping Album 13.10.2020 4:17

Are Cardi B and Offset getting divorced or not? Plus, Miley Cyrus wants to bring back 'Hannah Montana' and 21 Savage and Metro Boomin's "Savage Mode II" debuts atop the Billboard 200. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, October 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 12th - Cardi B Gets Steamy With Offset at Her Birthday Party (Despite Filing for Divorce), BTS Talks Upcoming 2020 BBMAs & Jawsh 685, Jason Derulo & BTS' 'Savage Love' Soars to No. 1 on Hot 100 12.10.2020 3:31

BTS, Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685's "Savage Love" tops the Billboard Hot 100, BTS sits down with Billboard to chat about the 2020 Billboard Music Awards and Cardi B gets steamy with Offset at her birthday party. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, October 12th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 9th - New Music Friday: Stevie Nicks, Trey Songz, Doja Cat & Bebe Rexha 10.10.2020 3:57

Bebe Rexha and Doja Cat team up for new track "Baby, I'm Jealous," legend Stevie Nicks returns to music to drop a political anthem and Trey Songz finally drops his album, 'Back Home.' This is Billboard's First Stream, rounding out the top music drops for Friday, October 9th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 8th - BTS' Virtual Concert, Travis Scott's Pledge to Pay for Five HBCU Students' Tuition & the Fly (on the Wall)... on Pence's Head 08.10.2020 4:32

BTS gets ready for their virtual concert this weekend, Travis Scott shows students he cares in a major way and a fly stole the show at last night's Vice Presidential Debate. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, October 8th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 7th - Kelly Rowland Is Pregnant With Second Child, Alex Rodriguez Lives His Best Life & Normani on Working With Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion 07.10.2020 3:55

Meghan Trainor and Kelly Rowland are expecting, Normani gets candid about her experience shooting the "WAP" music video with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion and JLo catches ARod living his best life during quarantine. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, October 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 6th - Britney Spears' Endearing Social Media Post, Blackpink's Netflix Documentary Trailer & Rihanna's Apology to Muslim Fans 06.10.2020 4:09

Rihanna apologizes after Muslim fans have expressed their displeasure with a song played during the Savage x Fenty lingerie fashion show, the first trailer for the upcoming Blackpink documentary is here and Britney Spears reveals she's just like us. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, October 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 5th - SZA Confirms Past Relationship With Drake, LL Cool J Calls Out Kanye West & Impressive Chart Moves From Travis Scott, Machine Gun Kelly 05.10.2020 4:03

SZA finally weighs in on her relationship with Drake, LL Cool J calls out Kanye West and Travis Scott and Machine Gun Kelly make impressive moves on the Billboard charts. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, October 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 2nd - New Music Friday: Megan Thee Stallion, Blackpink, Mariah Carey & Shawn Mendes 03.10.2020 4:38

This week, Blackpink finally drops their anticipated full-length, Shawn Mendes returns in bold fashion and Megan Thee Stallion can’t stop and won’t stop. Check out all of this week’s 'First Stream' picks. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, October 2nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 1st - Nicki Minaj Is Officially a Mom, BTS Performs 'Black Swan' on 'Tonight Show' & Cardi B Gets Candid About Being a Female Rapper | Billboard News 01.10.2020 4:12

Nicki Minaj welcomes her first child with husband Kenneth Petty, BTS continues night three of their ‘Tonight Show’ takeover with a performance of “Black Swan” and Cardi B explains why she waited almost a year before dropping “WAP.” This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, October 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 30th - Blackpink's YouTube Music Series 'Released,' Demi Lovato's Breakup Ballad 'Still Had Me' & Celebrities' Reaction to the Presidential Debate 30.09.2020 4:26

Blackpink is set to premiere their YouTube Original music series “Released” ahead of their LP, Demi Lovato drops breakup ballad "Still Have Me" about her recent split with fiancé Max Ehrich, and celebrities had quite the reaction to the first debate. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, September 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

September 29th - Tory Lanez's Team Allegedly Sent Emails From Fake 300 Entertainment Account to 'Campaign Press' for Megan Thee Stallion Incident & More Music News 29.09.2020 4:57

Tory Lanez’s team has been accused of faking emails from Megan Thee Stallion’s label in an effort to “campaign press," DaBaby leads the 2020 BET Awards nominations & Justin Timberlake teases a new collab with Justin Bieber and Timbaland. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, September 29th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 28th - BTS' 'Dynamite' Dominates Both of Billboard's New Global Charts, Taylor Swift's New Chart Record Surpassing Whitney Houston & More! 28.09.2020 3:29

Taylor Swift breaks Whitney Houston’s previous record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart among women, Justin Bieber debuts strong on the Billboard Hot 100 and BTS stays atop the Global charts. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top chart news for Monday, September 28th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 25th - New Music Friday: Travis Scott, Zayn, Jennifer Lopez & Maluma and More 25.09.2020 4:21

This week, Travis Scott acquires a new “Franchise,” Zayn returns to music in style with a new single and Jennifer Lopez has found a new duet partner: Maluma. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music drops for Friday, September 25th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 24th - Machine Gun Kelly's Eminem Feud, Kanye West's Call to the Music Industry & Zayn, Gigi Hadid's New Baby 24.09.2020 5:08

Machine Gun Kelly opens up about his feud with Eminem, Kanye West speaks out on plans to change the music industry and Zayn and Gigi Hadid welcome their baby. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, September 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 22nd - Billboard Music Awards Nominations, BTS' 'Tonight Show' Takeover & National Voter Registration Day 22.09.2020 4:34

The 2020 Billboard Music Awards nominees have been announced. Army rejoice because BTS is taking over Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show’ for a full week. Plus, Cardi B, Kesha & more encourage their fans to sign-up for National Voter Registration Day. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, September 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

September 21st - Beyoncé's Mom Jokes, Jennifer Lopez's Sizzling Swimsuit Photo & BTS' Tiny Desk Concert | Billboard News 21.09.2020 3:43

Beyoncé takes a stab at being a comedian and Blue Ivy isn't here for her mom jokes. Plus, Jennifer Lopez takes a vacation in style and BTS heads to NPR for their Tiny Desk performance. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, September 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 18th - New Music Friday: Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Anitta, Chance the Rapper and Sam Smith 18.09.2020 4:07

Justin Bieber is back with his new single "Holy," Sam Smith's "Diamonds" is the dance jam we needed for the weekend and Cardi B and Anitta spice things up with their collab, "Me Gusta." This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the hottest music drops for Friday, September 18th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 17th - BTS' 'Dynamite' Performance on 'AGT,' Blackpink's Shoutout to Lady Gaga & Kanye West's Twitter Ban 17.09.2020 4:40

BTS hits the 'America's Got Talent' stage, Blackpink gushes about working with Lady Gaga and Kanye West gets banned from Twitter for violating privacy rules. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thursday, September 17th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 16th - Little Mix's Cover of Harry Styles' 'Falling,' Lil Nas X's Children's Book & Luis Fonsi's 'Despacito' Comeback 16.09.2020 4:51

Lil Nas X is writing a children's book, 'Despacito' is back thanks to Joe Biden and Little Mix does a magnificent cover of Harry Styles' "Falling." This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, September 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 15th - Cardi B Files for Divorce From Offset After 3 Years of Marriage 15.09.2020 2:59

Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset on Tuesday (Sept. 15) after being married for three years, according to the Fulton County Magistrate in Georgia. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the latest breaking news for Tuesday, September 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 14th - Jennifer Lopez's 'WAP' TikTok Challenge, Cardi B's 'WAP' Tops Billboard Global 200 & Taylor Swift's Adorable Baby Gift to Katy Perry 14.09.2020 3:46

Jennifer Lopez gets in on the 'WAP' TikTok challenge, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion tops the new Billboard Global 200 chart and Taylor Swift gifts Katy Perry the most adorable baby gift. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday September 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices