As Gunna continues to promote his latest album, The Last Wun, there is a chance that this will be his “last one” on Young Thug’s YSL Records.
The rapper joined YSL Records back in 2016, and over the next five years, Gunna used the blockbuster success of his Drip Season mixtape series to ascend to hip-hop stardom and score crossover hits. His studio albums made him even more of a superstar and spawned a handful of pop smashes, including “fukumean,” “pushin p” with Young Thug and Future, and “Drip Too Hard” with Lil Baby — the latter two tracks were also nominated for Grammys.
Despite this lucrative relationship with YSL, in recent years, Gunna’s standing within the Young Thug-led label has frayed following his involvement in the controversial YSL RICO trial. Gunna accepted a plea deal that led to his release, but the move seemed to strain his dynamic with Young Thug. While neither rapper has commented on the rumored falling-out, Young Thug has posted a few deleted tweets that hint at his feelings on the matter.
Needless to say, Gunna’s career may be approaching something of an inflection point following an incredibly lucrative run. The Atlanta rapper has released 11 projects under YSL, some better than others but all of them worthy of discussion. As the next phase of Gunna’s life and career begins, Billboard takes a moment to reflect back on his journey so far.
Here is our ranking of every official release Gunna has dropped so far, including his latest effort, The Last Wun.
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Iron Man is back with a new animated TV series, which features a theme song titled “Totally Awesome” by Blink-182 bassist and singer Mark Hoppus.
Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends premiere on Monday, Apr. 11 on Disney Junior and Disney Channel. However, the first 10 episodes are available to stream on Disney+ starting Tuesday, Apr. 12.
Meanwhile, if you’re not a Disney+ subscriber, you can sign up for Disney+ to watch all sorts of movies and TV shows from the Walt Disney Company, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation, Twentieth Century Studios, National Geographic and more.
Disney+ starts at $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, while you can go ad-free for $15.99 per month. Also, you can add an extra subscriber to your account for an additional $7.99 per month.
As far bundling Disney+ with another premium streaming service, you can get the Disney Duo with Disney+ and Hulu starting at $10.99 per month, or you can go ad-free for $19.99 per month. The Disney Trio with Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ goes for $16.99 per month, while the ad-free version goes for $26.99 per month.
Additionally, Disney Junior and Disney Channel are available on Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. Both services offer free trials.
With showrunner Sean Coyle, Iron Man and His Awesome Friends follows a young Tony Stark (AKA Iron Man) and his team, a young Ironheart and a young Iron Hulk, going on adventures throughout the Marvel Universe. The new animated series also stars a voice cast with Mason Blomberg, Kapri Ladd, Aidyn Ahn, Fred Tatasciore and others.
Available starting on Monday, Aug. 11, Iron Man and His Awesome Friends airs on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel, while it streams the following day on Disney+ for subscribers only. In the meantime, watch the opening theme song “Totally Awesome” by Mark Hoppus below.
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2000s babies unite! The Jonas Brothers are back and they’re here to celebrate.
The three brothers just embarked on their JONAS20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour in celebration of the band’s 20th anniversary. The name alludes to the band’s 2025 album of the same name. This marks their 13th tour since they broke into the spotlight in 2005. The tour kicked off on Aug. 11 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. and has already been making headlines thanks to a guest appearance from Camp Rock co-star Demi Lovato. The tour will end on Nov 14 in Uncasville, Conn., at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Jonas Brothers‘ 20th anniversary tour will be making stops in major cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, with a stacked setlist of top tracks sure to get you out of your seat with hits like “Lovebug,” “S.O.S” and “Year 3000.”
If you weren’t able to attend their Five Albums. One Night. The World Tour back in 2024, tickets are still on sale for their latest tour. For the die-hard JoBro fans out there, we’re sharing the best deals and seats we’ve found for the latest tour that you can shop below.
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You can also shop for JONAS20 tour tickets through TicketNetwork for a fraction of the original cost with our code BILLBOARD300 to save $300 off orders of $1,000 or more, and BILLBOARD150 to save $150 off orders of $500 or more. Waiting on getting paid before you buy your seats? You can also buy your tickets on the website now and pay later with help from Affirm. To further help you narrow down your decision before purchasing, the website includes all-in pricing that lets you see exactly what you’ll be paying before heading to checkout (fees included).
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Gametime has a bunch of seating options still available for pretty much all of the stops on the Jonas Brothers’ tour. Pricing varies based on how close or how far you are from the stage, so pick your tickets wisely. The ticketing service guarantees the lowest prices, event cancellation protection and on-time ticket delivery, ensuring a smooth sailing pre and post-purchase.
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Bob Moses will release its fourth studio album, Blink, on Oct. 17. In tandem with the news, the pair have released the album’s lead single, the lush, soaring “Last Forever.”
Coming out via AWAL, Blink follows 2022’s The Silence in Between. The new project was recorded between Los Angeles, where the duo’s Tom Howie lives, and New York City, where the group’s other half, Jimmy Vallance, resides. The pair initially passed ideas and demos back and forth through Dropbox and Discord, and then met up in cities including Toronto and Vancouver, B.C., to expand on the music in the studio.
“The album’s like a question: How do you reconcile the desire to have a meaningful life with the realization that it’s gone in an instant, that you can’t hold on to things for too long?” Howie says in a statement on the new album’s thematic focus. “It wasn’t a conscious choice, but the way we made this record fits that idea, and maybe that’s why we’ve touched on it: It’s a phase in our lives where we’re doing everything in moments.”
Ahead of the new album’s release, the pair will play a flurry of dates including XS in Las Vegas, the North Carolina edition of Breakaway festival and Portola in San Francisco in September.
The pair’s debut album, 2015’s Days Gone By, spent 11 weeks on Top Dance/Electronic albums, with its 2018 followup Battle Lines spending a week on the chart. “Love Brand New” from The Silence In Between, spent 12 weeks on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, peaking at No. 29.
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Blind boxes are all the rage, and everyone is catching on — including Disney.
Disney recently launched a slew of blind boxes, or what the company has dubbed “mystery boxes,” depicting some of its most beloved characters and attractions. The novelty combines all the whimsy of little tchotchkes — a la Sonny Angels or Calico Critters — with mystery and chance. It’s that moment of pause where you hold your breath upon opening, hoping to snag the figure you’ve been hoping for on the back of the box.
In general, blind boxes feed a desire to create a collection, of cherishing little objects that harken back to our days as carefree children. The Labubu has made major noise in the blind-box community. The figure, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, rose to fame with help from none other than BLACKPINK’s Lisa. The K-pop star clipped one onto her Louis Vuitton bag, showing her love for the fuzzy little character, and the rest is history. Labubus can be displayed or clipped onto bags and keychains, utilized as an accessory that falls in line with the maximalist bag charm trend that goes hand-in-hand with blind boxes.
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In celebration of all things blind box, we’re showing you the best of the best mystery boxes to shop on Disney’s website now. You’ve got vinyl and plush figures of everyone from Mickey Mouse and Goofy to Scar, all nestled in themed boxes. Pricing ranges from $14.99 to $99. Without further ado, it’s time to shop till you drop.
Disney Wishables Shimmer Mystery Plush – Mickey Mouse and Friends – Micro
Retailing for $17.99, this Wishables Shimmer Mystery Plush is a must-have. Super cute and ultra tiny, the micro plushie is made of a fuzzy fabric with a squeezable feel and a sculpted body. Each plush includes intricate embroidered features, including stars in the eyes that give each character life. Every plushie comes with a shimmering element in its clothes. With each box, you’ll have the option to get Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto and Donald Duck.
This blind box is for major Star Wars fans. Inspired by Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this blind box comes with one of six antiques plus two Chase Treasures. The box itself is molded plastic with distressed detailing throughout. You also get a base and a stand to prop up your mystery treasure. Once purchased, you have the option to get a Kaleesh Mask, Sith Helmet, Mandalorian Helmet, Sith Artifact, Shaak Tii Bust and a Plo Koon Bust plus two Chase Treasures.
Disney Lacers Mystery Vinyl Collectible Figure Set – Series Four – Disney Parks Attractions
This blind box is one of the more expensive ones that Disney has on its website. Retailing for $99, the Disney Lacers Mystery Vinyl Collectible Figure Set is inspired by fan-favorite Disney park attractions. The sneaker figure is made of sculpted PVC with custom designs depicting iconic rides such as It’s a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean, King Arthur Carousel, Space Mountain and Jungle Cruise. You also have the option to get a mystery design. Each box comes with a single shoe nestled in a custom-designed tissue paper insert and a custom shoe box.
Disney Lacers Mystery Vinyl Collectible Figure – Series Five – Disney Villains
Similar to the previous mystery model, this Disney Lacers Mystery Vinyl Collectible is made of sculpted PVC. While the last offering was inspired by Disney’s most iconic rides, these shoe models depict some of Disney’s most wicked villains. Retailing for $16.99, you’ll have the option to snag a miniature shoe with designs featuring Maleficent and Raven from Sleeping Beauty, Yzma and Kronk from The Emperor’s New Groove, Scar and Hyenas from The Lion King, Jafar and Iago from Aladdin, and Hades, Pain and Panic from Hercules. Like the last shoe pick, each mystery box comes with a singular shoe, custom tissue paper and a custom shoe box.
Disney Wishables Shimmer Mystery Plush – Disney Villain – 5″ – Limited Release
This one is a win for the Disney villains. Retailing for $17.99, this Disney Wishables Shimmer Mystery Plush blind box features one five-inch plushie dedicated to Disney’s most iconic villains, from Captain Hook to Ursula. Each character features intricate embroidered detailing and a fuzzy plush texture. Every character also has shimmering accents. Once you purchase the blind box, you have the option to get Captain Hook, Scar, Ursula, Yzma and Pete.
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Are you a big fan of country music? The Country Music Television network has a little bit of everything to keep you glued to the small screen. From live music award events, reality shows and other original programming, this is one channel that’s totally worth the monthly subscription for music lovers. Don’t have cable? Users can access CMT through many popular streaming services such as DirecTV, FuboTV, Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV.
To learn more about how to subscribe to CMT for free online, alongside a few hit shows worth a binge-watch, keep reading.
How to Watch CMT Channel Online Without Cable
To subscribe to CMT, users don’t need access to have cable. There are plenty of ways to subscribe through streaming services and gain access to a free trial. Right now, DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV and Fubo — also offer free trials, so you can try out the channel without pulling out your wallet.
A subscription to DirecTV Stream, which comes with CMT, gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $60 per month. As previously mentioned, the service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
The CMT network can also be streamed on Fubo. The service starts at $65 for the first month ($85 after) with nearly 235 channels — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a seven-day free trial, you can start watch your favorite shows for free.
A subscription to Sling Blue — which comes with the CMT Network — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at half off for the first month of service.
You can watch local networks such as ABC (in select markets) and Fox, while you can watch many cable networks, including Bravo, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, E!, Fox Sports, FX, Fox News, MSNBC, National Geographic, SYFY, TLC, USA Network, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and many others.
Finally, Hulu + Live TV offers the most streaming options, with access to more than 95 live channels including CMT and ESPN, as well as Hulu’s entire library. It starts at $82.99 per month, while Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+ for no added cost. The service is also running a three-day free trial for those who want to check out the service with out paying a cent.
CMT has more to offer than just music. There are plenty of great comedies and reality shows worth your time. There’s also the annual CMT Music Awards, which is on pause for 2025. However, for the music lovers who still want to experience live music from your home, the Campfire Sessions series is a must watch. For the series, country music’s biggest superstars, as well as up-and-coming singer-songwriters, perform acoustic sets of their hit songs and new tracks in an intimate setting for a small group of fans.
Here are a few other shows to fall in love with on CMT:
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Kaytranada announced on Monday (Aug. 11) that he’ll be dropping his new album, Ain’t No Damn Way, on Friday, Aug. 15.
“Oh lord, not a new album called AIN’T NO DAMN WAY! – coming out this Friday???” he wrote on Instagram while sharing an image of himself being embraced by a squiggly, winking faced character. The Haitian Canadian DJ/producer also revealed that the LP’s first single, “Space Invader,” will be released at midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 12. “Letting y’all know that this album is strictly for workouts, dancing and studying and for my people that love beats,” he added on his Instagram Story.
Ain’t No Damn Way will arrive one year after his third studio album, Timeless. The 21-track project included collaborations with Rochelle Jordan, Don Toliver, Ravyn Lenae, Channel Tres, Childish Gambino, PinkPantheress and more. Timeless reached No. 28 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on Top Dance Albums.
This year, Kaytranada remixed Mariah Carey’s “Don’t Forget About Us” from The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition) and JT’s “Ran Out,” while producing Justine Skye’s “Oh Lala” and FLO’s “The Mood.”
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Come October, Kaytranada will embark on a co-headlining North American tour with Justice. The 13-show trek kicks off on Oct. 16 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., and hits major arenas across the U.S. before wrapping on Nov. 16 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Kaytranada recently rejoined The Weeknd on his After Hours til Dawn Tour after replacing Playboi Carti as the opener for the Canada shows.
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Bardi Gang, rejoice, because Cardi B just revealed that her next single is coming sooner than you think.
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The MC announced on Monday (Aug. 11) that she’ll be releasing her newest single “Imaginary Players” on Friday (Aug. 15). “Just a lil taste of the drama. IMAGINARY PLAYERS THIS FRIDAY,” she wrote on Instagram while sharing a photo of herself sporting pink hair, posted up in front of a white Rolls Royce while draped in a matching white fur coat.
“Imaginary Players” and “Outside” will be featured on Cardi’s long-awaited sophomore album Am I the Drama?, which is out Sept. 19 via Atlantic Records. Her Hot 100 No. 1s “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion and “Up” will also be featured on the album, a decision that Cardi has defended since announcing the album. “This will be the last and only time I’m gonna address this,” she wrote on X. “WAP and Up are two of my biggest songs, my fans have been asking me to put them on an album, and people search for them on IOP all the time… they deserve a home.”
Am I the Drama? will arrive seven years after her critically acclaimed debut studio album Invasion of Privacy, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2018, won the Grammy for best rap album in 2019 and made RIAA history in 2022 when all 13 tracks became certified platinum or higher.
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As YoungBoy Never Broke Again prepares to embark on his MASA Tour this September, the rapper has been hit with a lawsuit for allegedly trying to cut an established merchandise partner out of his first-ever headlining trek.
YoungBoy (Kentrell DeSean Gaulden) and his label Never Broke Again face the claims in a federal complaint filed Friday (Aug. 8) by retail partner Westside Merchandising. The company supposedly paid YoungBoy a $1 million advance in 2023 as part of a licensing deal that gave the company the exclusive right to sell the rapper’s apparel and other merch online and at live shows.
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Westside says the deal requires YoungBoy to promote the company’s merch — obligations he’s largely shirked due to being in prison on gun charges for the majority of the contract. Yet even now that YoungBoy is free (and pardoned by President Donald Trump), he’s allegedly still not marketing the apparel on Instagram as promised.
In fact, soon after announcing his MASA arena tour in May, YoungBoy sent Westside a letter announcing he was terminating their contract due to “poor performance” on the company’s part.
“The purpose behind defendants’ purported termination is clear: YoungBoy has embarked on a nationwide 32-date lucrative tour, and defendants have obviously obtained a new advance from another company to handle the touring merchandise even though defendants are contractually obligated to use Westside,” reads the complaint. “Westside has an exclusive license to sell Never Broke Again merchandise — rights that upon information and belief will be infringed by the new merchandise that will be sold at YoungBoy’s upcoming tour.”
Westside is now seeking a court order confirming that it is entitled to handle merch at the MASA Tour — scheduled to kick off Sept. 1 at Dallas’ American Airlines Center — as well as financial damages from YoungBoy.
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The lawsuit alleges that, in addition to trying to cut Westside out of the MASA Tour, YoungBoy also breached the licensing contract by promoting a competitor’s merch and getting in the way of Westside’s business efforts.
Westside says, for example, that YoungBoy ruined a potentially lucrative partnership to sell the rapper’s merch at the retail chain Pure Atlanta by insulting the store’s founder with an Instagram comment that called her “unprofessional and clout chasing.”
“Although Westside was diligent, obtained numerous opportunities for the venture, and performed all of its contractual duties in good faith, YoungBoy did nothing except fail to perform his duties, while impeding Westside’s efforts, and causing the parties to lose significant opportunities and profits,” says the complaint.
Reps for YoungBoy did not immediately return a request for comment on the allegations.
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A lover and amateur performer of regional Mexican music, Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, the governor of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, booked Marilyn Manson for a free show at the annual state fair that gathered 205,000 people on Sunday (August 10), according to organizers. The move earned protests from religious and conservative groups, who deemed the controversial rocker’s performance “inappropriate” for a family-friendly festival.
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Gallardo Cardona tells Billboard Español that he booked Manson as a “defense of freedom of expression,” and with the intent of helping the central Mexican state overcome the “cultural lag” that has kept the state out of major concerts for decades — largely due to, in his opinion, “conservative mindsets” that have demonized hard rock for years.
In 1989, Black Sabbath, which at the time had Tony Martin as its vocalist, faced opposition from debuting in the state. The band’s concert was blocked, with the argument that it “promoted satanism and anti-values,” leading to the closure of the Plan de San Luis Stadium by municipal authorities and leaving thousands of fans outside.
“There will always be opposing voices, and Marilyn Manson has faced them not just in Mexico but in other parts of the world too. But if he’s already performed in Rome, the cradle of Catholicism, why couldn’t he perform in San Luis Potosi?” the governor told Billboard ahead of Sunday’s concert. “This isn’t about religion; it’s about cultural justice, about creating unity, and we must do it through music.”
Unlike what happened with Black Sabbath 36 years ago, nothing blocked Manson’s performance at the Feria Nacional Potosina (FENAPO). Kilometric lines of young people dressed in black, some wearing makeup like the singer’s, crowded the entrances to the Teatro del Pueblo hours before the show. By nightfall, the frenzied crowd of local attendees and hundreds coming from across Mexico and Latin America cheered for hits like “The Beautiful People,” “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” “Disposable Teens” and “Tourniquet.”
A cow’s head was placed in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Luis Potosí hours before the concert in response to protests by a group of Catholics who demanded its cancellation. Meanwhile, a conservative association collected about 6,000 signatures in support of suspending the event.
Manson has faced several lawsuits alleging sexual abuse and domestic violence, allegations he has repeatedly denied, arguing that his intimate relationships “have always been entirely consensual with like-minded partners.” The concert in San Luis Potosí was the second stop on the One Assassination Under God Tour, which began on August 7 in South Dakota and will bring Manson back to Mexico City in December to headline the Knotfest festival.
“I think we need to be a bit more plural today; it’s not all about regional Mexican music,” says the 44-year-old Cardona, who is known for his charismatic personality and refers to the residents of his state as “godchildren.” “Last year, we held talks with Metallica’s and Scorpions’ management teams. It was hard to finalize because of their tours, but we managed to start a dialogue with Marilyn Manson’s management and made it happen.”
In addition, this year’s FENAPO lineup included a varied musical offering with artists such as DJ Tiësto, Don Omar, Enrique Iglesias, Grupo Frontera, Banda MS, Los Ángeles Azules, and Belinda. All concerts at the fair, which runs from August 8 to 31, are free.
Marilyn Manson has a long history in Mexico: the 56-year-old artist debuted with his band at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes in 1997 during the Antichrist Superstar Tour. Just like now, “The Reverend” sparked protests among Catholic groups and ignited conversations about censorship and artistic freedom in Mexico.
In 2003, he returned for a festival at Foro Sol (now Estadio GNP Seguros), and that same year he made his debut in the border city of Monterrey, triggering protests from religious groups. In 2007, he came back to Mexico City for a more intimate show in the Polanco neighborhood, causing a frenzy among fans when one caught the spit Manson launched into the air in their mouth.
In 2011, Manson chose Mexico City as the first stop for his art exhibition The Path of Misery, featuring watercolors he painted between 1999 and 2008. During that visit, Manson spoke about his friendship with French-Chilean artist Alejandro Jodorowsky, who lived in Mexico during the 1970s and 1980s and officiated Manson’s wedding to burlesque performer Dita Von Teese in Ireland in 2005.
He also confessed his excitement about being in Mexico during the Day of the Dead celebration, a tradition he found fascinating. “It’s something very different because in this celebration, people see things from my perspective. Death is not a negative thing; on the contrary, it’s something natural,” Manson said to reporters at the time.
This Sunday, as the euphoric crowd cheered, Manson, visibly pleased, repeatedly said the name of the state and a few phrases in English that many tried to understand. “San Luis Potosi, thank you!” he said. “It’s great to be here.”
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