Young Thug is the musical guest on Saturday Night Live tonight, and it looks like Travis Barker will be joining him.

The Blink-182 drummer posted a photo of himself with the Atlanta rapper just hours ahead of this weekend’s show.

“SNL tonight,” Barker captioned the image he shared on social media Saturday evening (Oct. 16).

Barker’s participation on this week’s SNL follows his name being the subject of a sketch last weekend, one in which host Kim Kardashian West playfully trolled her sister Kourtney’s highly publicized relationship with him.

Over the summer, Barker backed Young Thug during another performance, for his NPR Tiny Desk concert. Barker closed out the show with an impressive drum solo on “Ski.” Young Thug’s new album Punk arrived on Oct. 15.

The Oct. 16 episode of SNL will be hosted by Rami Malek. You can watch full episodes of SNL on Hulu here. The streaming service is currently offering a 30-day free trial, which you can sign up for here.

See Barker’s SNL teaser picture on Twitter.

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Sounds like the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes Chris Martin’s two kids, who are both featured on Coldplay’s new album Music of the Spheres. 

Coldplay released their space-themed concept album on Friday (Oct. 15), featuring A-list acts from BTS to Selena Gomez, as well as two familiar guests. Martin’s 15-year-old son Moses can be heard singing alongside his father on the chorus of “Humankind.” “I say I know I know I know, We’re only human/I know I know I know /How we’re designed, yeah /I know I know I know /We’re only human/But from another planet/ Still they call us Humankind.”

And on the Gomez collab, titled “Let Somebody Go,” the lead singer’s 17-year-old daughter Apple receives songwriting credits. And in the handwritten album’s credits, the Coldplay frontman drew small hearts next to both of his gifted children’s names.

Martin shares both children with his ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow. After tying the knot in 2003, the superstar couple separated in 2014 before finalizing their divorce two years later.

This isn’t their children’s first foray into music. In 2015, Paltrow posted a video of a then-11-year-old Apple playing guitar and singing as she performed with a holiday choir. They also accompanied their father during a 2016 Boys and Girls Club benefit, with Apple performing a cover of Ariana Grande’s “Just a Little Bit of Your Heart” and Moses taking over Twenty One Pilots’ “House of Gold.”

In her latest Instagram post, Britney Spears is opening up to fans about the double-edged sword of her looming freedom.

Even though she’s still fighting to end the conservatorship that has controlled her personal life and finances for the past 13 years, she scored a big victory last month when her father was suspended as the conservator of her estate. In her new post, she says she’s already had a lot more freedom, but she’s worried she might mess it all up by making a “mistake.”

“For so many years I was always told if I succeeded at things, it could end … and it never did !!!” Spears writes. “I worked so hard but now that it’s here and getting closer and closer to ending I’m very happy but there’s a lot of things that scare me !!!”

One of those things that scares her is the overly aggressive paparazzi that lurk outside her home. “I don’t like that they try to scare me and jump out like they do … it’s like they want me to do something crazy!!!”

In the post — which features a photo of Spears’ fully decorated Christmas tree — the pop star also talks about being allowed to drive just four months ago for the first time since her conservatorship began, and how she can’t believe this was allowed to happen to someone in the United States.

“I haven’t done anything to be treated the way I have for the past 13 years !!!” she writes. “I’m disgusted with the system and wish I lived in another country !!! I’m celebrating Christmas way early this year … because why not ???!!! I believe any reason to find more joy in life is a good idea.”

In her final lines, she says she’s steering clear of the entertainment business (“which is all I’ve ever known my whole life”) for now, and that her family is lucky that she hasn’t agreed to do any interviews about her conservatorship yet. “Lord have mercy on my family’s souls if I ever do an interview !!!”

As for what’s next in Spears’ court battle, the next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12, where a judge will determine if her conservatorship should end for good.

See Spears’ full post below:

First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below.

Randy, Romances De Una Nota 2021, Vol. 2 (Randy Nota Loca)

Randy of famed reggaeton duo Jowell y Randy has launched his solo project Romances de Una Nota 2021, Vol. 2, released four years after Vol. 1. On this 18-track set, it’s evident that Randy had creative liberty, focusing heavily on R&B above all. “No Exit,” “Las Nubes” featuring De La Ghetto, and focus track “Loquita” with Jay Wheeler are some of the best examples of the sultry R&B fusions found on this album. Randy also taps into chill EDM melodies as heard on “Remember” with The Martinez Brothers, his take on the 1991 Michael Jackson classic “Remember the Time.” Of course, it wouldn’t be a Randy album without some reggaeton, as heard in Zion-assisted “Baila Baila” and the pure perreo on “23” featuring Ape Drums. Other collaborations on this galactic album include Rauw Alejandro, Lenny Tavarez, Dalex and Justin Quiles, to name a few, and wraps up with a stripped-down romantic ballad called “Amor a Ciegas.”

Anitta feat. Saweetie, “Faking Love” (Warner Records)

Following the release of her uptempo bossanova “Girl From Rio,” Anitta reels in Saweetie for an all-English collaboration called “Faking Love.” “She is the badass boss bi—,” the Brazilian artist said on Instagram. Produced by Andres Torres, Mauricio Rengifo and Ryan Tedder, the song is an edgy, midtempo Brazilian funk track featuring Saweetie’s slick rap verses. “I’ve been faking love with you,” Anitta sings in the track that’s about a girl who shows no remorse after a breakup. The music video, helmed by director duo Bradley & Pablo, shows both artists in a cheeky and conceptual setting.

Camilo & Evaluna Montaner, “Indigo” (Sony Music Latin/Hecho a Mano Music)

Marking the couple’s third collaborative effort following “Por Primera Vez” and “Machu Picchu,” the song is not only about having good luck in their dream-come-true relationship, but also their clever pregnancy announcement. “What good luck of mine. I won without playing the lottery. With you, Christmas came early because the love of my life has arrived,” they sing. Stepping away from pop-urban and sultry fusions, “Indigo” — which is the name of their baby — is a sugary indie-alternative love song that gives us early 2000s vibes, à la Belanova or Julieta Venegas. In the music video, both Camilo and Evaluna announced the exciting news that they will become first-time parents. Scenes toward the end of the video document the moment Evaluna found out she was pregnant and the sweet reactions of their loved ones, including Latin pop icon Ricardo Montaner.

Gente de Zona & Maffio, “Háblame de Miami” (Sony Music Latin/Magnus Media)

Like true Miami natives, Gente de Zona and Maffio have joined forces for “Háblame de Miami,” a party-starting track that can easily become the 305’s newest anthem. Produced by the Dominican hitmaker, “Háblame” is an infectious mambo-merengue-and-Cubaton fusion with on-beat claps and, in true GdZ fashion, pura gozadera. “Talk to me about Miami/ Where the mamis are/ Today we’re going to drink until the morning/ Today I’m going to party,” the Cuban duo chants in the chorus. In the music video directed by Pedro Vazquez, we see the three artists enjoy the Magic City in all its glory.

Sael, “Ajá” (Black Koi Entertainment)

In less than three minutes, Argentine newcomer Sael easily demonstrates that he’s a well-rounded artist. The singer-songwriter and producer raps, sings and navigates different genres in “Ajá,” his new single under Sky Rompiendo’s label. Co-produced by Sael and Emma Beats, the track kicks off with a smooth hip-hop melody and transitions to a hard-hitting perreo. With his soulful vocals, Sael sings about unrequited love, which is also represented in the nostalgic music video directed by Lucas Emiliani.

Live Nation, the world’s largest entertainment company, and global development company Oak View Group are teaming up for a 20,000-capacity arena in São Paulo, Brazil.   

The city’s mayor, Ricardo Nunes, announced the collaboration — which will be in partnership with Brazilian-based event company GL Events — on Friday (Oct. 15).

The city of São Paulo, which has a population of 12 million, awarded the three entities a 30-year lease for the Anhembi campus, which spans 4 million square feet. Arena São Paulo, as it will be called, will anchor the Anhembi entertainment district and produce live events including concerts, sports games and family entertainment. The Anhembi district, where the Sambadrome is located, is already famed for hosting the city’s Carnival parade, among other events.

“Today is a historic day for our city because we are starting the implementation of the Arena São Paulo, a project led by the three best companies in the world in their industry,” Nunes said in a release. “We are going to build the best arena in Latin America.” 

The arena marks the beginning of a redevelopment project for the Anhembi district, according to the developers. The area currently features a convention center and the outdoor Arena Anhembi, which has hosted big-name acts including Elton John, Green Day, Maroon 5 and more. The new partnership will build the new indoor arena from the ground up, plus renovate the convention center, exhibition pavilions and outdoor events area. The stakeholders project that the complex will generate cash flows of approximately 5 billion Brazilian reais ($907 million) of economic benefit for the city and local businesses.  

Construction is expected to begin in 2022 with a grand opening slated for 2024.  

“This new venue will add to our portfolio of 200+ venues worldwide and we are proud to contribute to the growth of São Paulo as a live music hub and international touring destination,” Michael Rapino, Live Nation Entertainment CEO and president, said in a release. 

Olivier Ginon, founder and chairman of GL events, said he is “excited to partner with OVG and Live Nation Entertainment” for the new arena, which is being designed by architectural firm Gensler. Ginon believes Arena São Paulo will pair nicely with the company’s network of venues, including Rio de Janeiro’s Jeunesse Arena, which seats over 18,000 for concerts. 

Performance rights revenues in Brazil, which is Latin America’s largest concerts market, dropped 15.5% last year to $45.6 million.