Happy anniversary Nick and Priyanka Chopra Jonas!

The couple celebrated two years of marriage on Tuesday (Dec. 1) with swoon-worthy Instagram posts. “Two years married to the most wonderful, inspiring and beautiful woman,” the Jonas Brother wrote alongside a stunning photo from their gorgeous floral-encrusted wedding ceremony. “Happy anniversary @priyankachopra I love you.”

See the post here.

Priyanka shared the sentiment on her page, with a photo of the duo holding hands while walking down the street. “Happy 2 year anniversary to the love of my life,” she captioned the snap. “Always by my side. My strength. My weakness. My all. I love you.”

The happy couple tied the knot on December 1, 2018, with a Western ceremony officiated by the groom’s father, Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr., in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. A traditional hindu ceremony followed the next day. Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas stood by little brother Nick’s side as his groomsmen.

When Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia album was released in March, concerts were being canceled as the pandemic surged, so the pop star was only able to piece together remote TV performances here and an occasional music video there — and forget about her dance-floor-ready music being played by DJs at now-shuttered nightclubs.

Eight months later and we’re still not out of the weeds, but Dua Lipa was able to stage her Studio 2054 livestream on Friday night — the grand-scale concert experience that her sophomore album deserved — and it beamed into fans’ homes around the world.

On the new episode of Billboard’s Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk about what it was like to watch a concert after months without live music, and how it compared to a real concertgoing experience. Did it feel like a live show as opposed to a long-form music video? Did the special guests (Miley Cyrus, Kylie Minogue, Elton John and more) live up to the hype? And whose livestream concert do we want to see next?

Listen to that and more below. And if you missed the concert, tickets are still available for the livestream through Sunday night at live-now.com.

Also on the show, we talk about the fallout from last week’s 2021 Grammy nominations, including The Weeknd blasting the Recording Academy after receiving zero nods. Plus, we’ve got news about BTS taking over the top slots on both the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, and the top 10 arrival of Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber’s single “Monster” on the Hot 100.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard’s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard’s deputy editor, digital, Katie Atkinson and senior director of charts Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)  

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Time to get in the holiday spirit — with a little help from BTS!

The K-pop superstars performed on Monday night’s (Nov. 30) The Disney Holiday Singalong, where they delivered a jolly rendition of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”

In the performance, BTS wear cozy sweaters, blazers and ties and sing the festive classic amid a golden winter wonderland.

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, The Disney Holiday Singalong also featured performances from Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Ciara, Chloe x Halle, Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert, Leslie Odom Jr., Katy Perry, P!nk and Kerry Washington.

If you missed the special on Monday night, viewers can also watch on Hulu.

Watch BTS perform “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” below.

Who knew *NSYNC could be so haunting?

Team Gwen member Payge Turner took the stage on Monday night’s (Nov. 30) episode of The Voice, where she delivered a breathtaking, evocative cover of “It’s Gonna Be Me.”

Complete with a sparkling suit and a guitar, host Carson Daly noted that the performance “felt like a James Bond opening sequence.”

Coach Gwen Stefani, who gave Turner’s performance a standing ovation, couldn’t have agreed more. “Wow Payge, you make me look so cool!” she told the contestant. “I mean, honestly, from a distance I was seeing Prince standing there. Being able to see you with the guitar and outfit and just your whole vibe, I thought you did a really great job of being able to make the song your own, but also be familiar at the same time. You didn’t go too far. It was so you, and so cool and so beautiful. I’m so proud to be your coach.”

Watch the performance below.

In April and May, ABC delivered a pair of Disney Family Singalongs to entertain and unite families quarantining at home due to the ongoing pandemic. Now, the series has returned, and this time, it’s holiday-themed. On Monday night (Nov. 30), Ryan Seacrest — wearing a green Mickey Mouse sweater — hosted The Disney Holiday Singalong from a comfy-looking leather chair with a fire simmering in the background.

The hourlong special included performances by music’s biggest stars, from this week’s Hot 100 chart-toppers BTS to Katy Perry to P!nk and many more. After an animated introduction that transformed viewers’ television screens from black-and-white to high-definition color while showing vintage Mickey Mouse clips, Seacrest shared simple instructions: “Gather the family around the tree, put a log on the fire, and get ready to sing your heart out … ’tis the season for The Disney Holiday Singalong.

Michael Bublé kicked off the show surrounded by his family while singing “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” while previews of what was to come appeared on the ornaments hanging on the tree behind him. Next up, “Hollywood’s hottest couple” Kermit and Miss Piggy delivered a vocal warm-up of sorts that ended in Piggy’s soaring notes cracking the camera lens. But Seacrest made it clear you don’t have to have a perfect voice to join in on the fun: “We’re celebrating all the holidays,” he said. “Wherever you are in the world” — from South Korea to Italy to Los Angeles — “this singalong is for you.”

Here are seven highlights from the holiday special:

Chloe x Halle: “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”

“It’s time for one of life’s great questions: Do you want to build a snowman?” asked Seacrest before introducing a “pair of talented sisters, just like [Frozen’s] heroines.” For Chloe x Halle’s performance, the sisters once again transformed their backyard to create a stunning at-home set overflowing with decorated trees and even some light snow falling from the sky. Plus, their performance wouldn’t be complete with their own version of Olaf. And as the sisters belted out beautifully chilling harmonies, they wrapped a scarf around their snowball friend.

BTS: “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”

Joining the singalong from Seoul, the K-pop superstars introduced the Christmas classic by channeling the man himself, chuckling “ho ho ho” as they walked onto the present-filled set dressed in cozy sweaters and scarves. Halfway through, RM gave his best Santa impression while asking viewers: “What do you wish for this Christmas? BTS!” He later delivered a sky-high note before the group wished everyone a happy holiday.

Ciara: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”

Following a heart-warming performance from P!nk and her 9-year-old daughter Willow, Seacrest teased Ciara’s clip by telling fans the show was going “from one talented mother to another.” He then joked that her kids, Future and Sienna, were trying to take his job as they introduced their mom’s song of choice. And that wasn’t all they did — they also joined in on the fun, dancing and singing along with their mom. While Ciara and Sienna wore matching vintage ’50s varsity jackets, Future sported a leather jacket and aviators to drive home the vintage-inspired visual.

Disney on Broadway: “Let It Go”

While the Disney on Broadway cast members have participated in the previous two Disney Singalongs, this one was particularly special: It was their first time performing onstage — and together — since Broadway’s shutdown in the spring. The members joined forces at Times Square’s New Amsterdam Theatre for the Frozen hit, and when they sang the line “We’re never going back … the past is in the past,” it hit unintentionally hard.

Leslie Odom Jr.: “What’s This?”

The Hamilton star delivered an impassioned and incredibly speedy delivery of The Nightmare Before Christmas track, mirroring Jack Skellington’s movements from the film that played behind him. Prior to his performance, Odom admitted to Seacrest he was a bit nervous, but after he was seen smiling in front of the at-home green screen — and standing next to a Jack Skellington-inspired snowman — it was clear he knew he nailed it.

Katy Perry: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas / Cozy Little Christmas”

Seacrest said it best when he introduced Katy Perry’s performance by saying she “put her heart and soul — as we’ve come to expect” into her clip, “really going the extra mile” (for those who don’t remember, Perry dressed as Mrs. Jumbo for her last Disney Singalong performance). And somehow, even that was an understatement. Perry started her performance of not one but two Christmas songs strapped atop a moving vehicle because, of course, she was dressed as a Christmas tree. After fighting to be taken down, Perry the tree was then shown inside a family’s home all dressed up with ornaments and lights while being fed pie in between verses. As Seacrest said: “I’ve never been more moved by a singing tree.”

Adam Lambert: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

Adam Lambert had the highly sought-after closing slot, which appeared just before the legendary Andrea Bocelli wrapped the special as at-home fan videos aired. But to no one’s surprise, Lambert over-delivered by adopting the less-is-more strategy, opting for gorgeous sky-high notes rather than costumes or green screens. Seated in his backyard, he performed what Seacrest said was “Minnie Mouse’s personal favorite” and balanced soft, tender moments with unparalleled vocal strength.

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles remains closed due to COVID-19, but the museum has announced a new exhibit for when it reopens — and it just might make you say “I’ll Be There.”

The exhibit, Motown: The Sound of Young America, presented by City National Bank, traces the evolution of the legendary record label. The exhibit focuses on the label’s major artists and achievements, and explores how the sound of Motown continues to influence some of pop music’s most important artists today. In addition to stage outfits from many of Motown’s top performers, the exhibit also includes exclusive interviews with many Motown artists.

The Grammy organization saluted Motown on a two-hour special, Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration, which aired April 21, 2019, on CBS. Cedric the Entertainer and Motown legend Smokey Robinson co-hosted the show.

“While the museum’s doors may still be closed, our curatorial team has been hard at work preparing for our reopening,” said Michael Sticka, president of the Grammy Museum, in a statement.

In the meantime, Motown Records will take over this month’s Spotlight Saturdays, the museum’s virtual program series featuring up-and-coming artists in sit-down interviews and performances.

Here is this month’s Spotlight Saturdays schedule:

Dec. 5 – Joy Denalane

Dec. 12 – Chaz French

Dec. 19 – Asiahn

Dec. 26 – NJOMZA

The museum also announced the rest of its December schedule on COLLECTION:live (which consist of interviews and/or performances). Two of the subjects of these sessions were Grammy-nominated last week. Bettye LaVette was nominated for best contemporary blues album for Blackbirds. Tom Kitt was nominated as one of the producers of Jagged Little Pill, a finalist for best musical theater album.

Here is the rest of the December schedule:

Thursday, Dec. 3

Touché Amoré

Music biographer Peter Guralnick

Alanis Morissette, Diablo Cody, Tom Kitt, and the original Broadway cast from Jagged Little Pill

Celebrating 100 Years of Charlie Parker featuring a conversation with Dave Chisholm, Chuck Haddix, Bobby Watson, and Christian McBride

Thursday, Dec. 17

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Asleep At The Wheel featuring Ray Benson

Andrew Bird

Bettye LaVette with producer Steve Jordan

MisterWives

G.E. Smith

Livestream Event

Dec. 9 – Catching Up with Chris Hillman, a livestream conversation

4 p.m. PT

Tickets HERE

Digital Exhibits

Dec. 4 – Jerry Weintraub Presents…

COLLECTION:live is the Grammy Museum’s new online streaming service available for $2.99/month or $29.99 a year. Proceeds benefit the museum’s music education initiatives and help keep the museum’s mission alive while the physical location remains closed due to COVID-19.

All content is released at the museum’s new streaming service, COLLECTION:live: watch.grammymuseum.org

Ice-T is promoting mask-wearing as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly spread, and is using his father-in-law as an example.

The rapper took to Twitter on Monday (Nov. 30) to share a photo of his father-in-law hooked up to an ventilator in the hospital, noting that he used to be a “serious ‘No-Masker.’”

“COVID hit him. Pneumonia in both lungs.. 40 days in ICU close to death..” he continued. “Now he’s on Oxygen indefinitely. Ohhh he’s a Believer now.. #COVIDisNotAGame.”

Ice-T followed up by replying to a fan who insisted that “some of us gotta learn the hard way,” writing, “Some people think a Mask is a sign of weakness.. My homie @BrotherMob who had it, told me.. ‘Ice, your Gangster can’t fight this s—…..’ I heard him loud and clear!”

“Honestly.. A lot of no maskers only do it because they’re listening to the President.. Just sayin,” he replied to another fan, before adding, “I would NEVER wish ANYONE sickness… I don’t need that Karma.”

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