“I like all my men incompetent,” Sabrina Carpenter sings on her Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Manchild,” and that’s exactly what she manifests in her Super Bowl ad for Pringles, which dropped on Tuesday (Feb. 3).

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In the 30-second clip set to air during the game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots on Sunday (Feb. 8), the two-time Grammy winner admits to a pal on the phone, “I need a man!” That’s when the Pringles canister in her hand suggests in a whisper, “Buuuuuuild him!”

After some careful but quick stacking, a huge smile spreads across the singer-actress’ face as she looks up into the eyes of … Pringleleo, her new boo. Together, the lovebirds share a romantic meal, where Pringleleo’s hand falls off as he feeds her a bite; play footsies under the table; go for a sweet ride in a convertible as his potato-chip “hair” goes flying off; and cuddle in bed. (Oh, but the crumbs in the sheets!)

Carpenter seems happy until one night, after a show, she exits the venue to greet her love. That’s when she hears a screaming swarm of fans she assumes are running to meet her. Instead, the crowd goes wild for Pringleleo and tackles him, shattering the salty, crispy man into thousands of pieces. The singer looks devastated as the fans literally eat him up … before she joins them in popping a chip into her mouth, proving the campaign’s tagline: “Once you pop, the pop don’t stop.”

Pringles announced that the Billboard-charting star would make her Super Bowl ad debut in a teaser that dropped Jan. 14. Since then, she’s kept busy with a surprise cameo appearance on Saturday Night Live alongside musical guest A$AP Rocky, meeting her idol Miss Piggy in a teaser for The Muppet Show reboot, being named Billboard‘s No. 5 Greatest Pop Star of 2025 and kicking off the 2026 Grammy Awards with a performance of “Manchild” on Feb. 1.

Watch Sabrina Carpenter’s Super Bowl ad with Pringles below. The Big Game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET Sunday (Feb. 8).


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Live Nation has announced the first artists selected for Next On, a new initiative designed to support emerging talent across Australia and New Zealand by providing rent-free access to major venues, production and marketing support, and the opportunity for artists to retain 100% of ticket and merchandise revenue.

The inaugural round of Next On showcases will roll out across Live Nation venues in the coming months, with performances confirmed from Peach Fuzz, Robbie Mortimer and MOHI. More artists and dates are set to be announced.

According to Live Nation, the program is aimed at artists at a key growth stage, removing financial barriers that often limit touring and allowing performers to reinvest directly into their careers.

Michelle Lucia, senior vice president of product and innovation at Live Nation APAC, said the initiative was designed to intervene at pivotal moments in an artist’s development.

“Next On is about creating opportunities at the moments that matter most in an artist’s journey,” Lucia said in a statement. “These artists are ready for the room, ready for the audience, and ready for that next step.”

Melbourne indie rock band Peach Fuzz will headline a Next On show at the Palais Theatre’s On The Stage in Melbourne on March 10. The four-piece have been building momentum following the release of their EP Isn’t It Obvious? and a sold-out hometown show at Howler.

“Being part of Next On feels like a real milestone for us,” Peach Fuzz said. “Getting the chance to play an iconic venue at a point where our live show and music are really coming into focus means so much to us.”

Australian country rock artist Robbie Mortimer is set to perform at Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul on March 27. Raised on a farm in regional New South Wales, Mortimer has seen recent success with tracks including “Blow The Speakers” and “You Got That Love,” the latter of which reached No. 1 on CMT. He was also named a CountryTown Breakthrough Artist nominee in 2025.

“Next On feels like a really significant moment for me,” Mortimer said. “Playing a room like this allows the songs to be heard the way they were always meant to be.”

New Zealand artist MOHI will bring his neo-soul sound to Auckland’s The Tuning Fork on April 10. The award-winning Māori artist’s debut album The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements earned major recognition, including Best Te Reo Māori Album and Best Male Artist at the 2024 Māori Music Awards.

“My songs were written to be shared live,” MOHI said. “Next On gives me the chance to bring my reo and my stories into an iconic room and let the music do what it’s meant to do.”

Live Nation said the Next On program will continue to expand across Australia and New Zealand, with venues opening their stages to developing artists and applications remaining open via Live Nation’s regional websites.

The emotion was painted on her face. During an all-star tribute to late metal icon Ozzy Osbourne at Sunday night’s (Feb. 1) Grammy Awards, Sharon Osbourne could not help welling up with tears from behind a pair of round, tinted shades as a group of rockers honored her late husband with a run through Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.”

In an Instagram post on Monday (Feb. 2), Osbourne wrote, “Last night was bigger than a performance. It was a moment carved into musical history. Reminding everyone that rock isn’t nostalgia – it’s alive, evolving, and still the heartbeat of music.”

Her praise was for a performance during the In Memoriam section of the Grammys in which Post Malone and Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash led a group that also included Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, GNR bassist Duff McKagan and producer Andrew Watt, who was behind the boards for Osbourne’s final two studio albums, 2020’s Ordinary Man and 2022’s Patient Number 9.

The hard rock septet thundered through the 1970 Sabbath anti-war song, with Malone emoting the still-relevant Vietnam-era lyrics about greedy, cowardly politicians who hide behind their desks and then plead on their knees for mercy from Satan after sending young, poor soldiers to die while they make “war just for fun/ Treating people just like pawns in chess.”

Re-posting a shot from the performance that included footage of Sharon getting emotional alongside the couple’s adult children Jack and Kelly, Sharon continued, “Post you were pure magic, a shapeshifter with a voice that can bend into any genre. Slash, Duff, Andrew, Chad you are the master of your craft and complete icons. Truly from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Ozzy was definitely in the building.”

Jack Osbourne was also blown away by the performance in a separate Instagram post featuring the same footage of the overwhelmed-by-emotion family, in which he wrote, “Zero Notes — PERFECT.”


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Gracie Abrams celebrated boyfriend Paul Mescal’s 30th birthday on Monday (Feb. 2) by shouting her love for the Hamnet actor from the rooftops. Okay, it was from her Instagram, but the 26-year-old “Felt Good About You” singer made no secret of how much Mescal means to her in a series of pictures in which the couple that have mostly kept their relationship private, are seen smiling, cheek-to-cheek and lips-to-lips.

The carousel opens with a photo booth strip of black and white snaps in which Abrams and Mescal, who reportedly began dating in the summer of 2024, are seen kissing and goofing around, while in another they enjoy a day out at a baseball game where they are both wearing Red Sox hats. Elsewhere, they stare deeply into each other’s eyes as Mescal embraces Abrams at what looks like a dinner out, the table littered with bottles of Perrier, candles and plates of food.

The post was actually a dual tribute to both Mescal and Abrams’ childhood bestie, Clementine, with the caption reading, “Clemmy❤️ My whole heart!!!!!!!!! I love February 2… Happy birthday❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I love you both more than words could ever describe. Thank you for making everything better.” The love is in the air in another snap in which they are in a deep embrace on the floor of an empty stadium, as well as a close-up of Mescal laying in bed and laughing over a meal.

The roll also includes shots of Abrams and Clementine goofing off over the years and a final pic of Clementine blowing out the candles on her cake.

The photos of the actor come a week after director Sam Mendes released the first images of the cast of his upcoming four-part Beatles biopic project, The Beatles — a Four-Film Cinematic Event, with Mescal earning praise for his eerily dead-on take of a young Paul McCartney. Abrams, the daughter of director J.J. Abrams, is gearing up to make her acting debut in A24’s upcoming movie Please, directed by Halina Reijn (Bodies Bodies Bodies); the movie’s plot has not yet been revealed.


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The BTS comeback is heating up. After announcing that their fifth full-length album, Arirang, is coming on March 20, the Bang Tang Boys are doubling down with a pair of upcoming specials heralding their return from a nearly four-year hiatus.

On Monday (Feb. 2), it was announced that the K-pop supergroup’s first live show in three years will stream exclusively on Netflix the day after the LP’s release. BTS the Comeback Live | Arirang will debut on the streamer at 7 a.m. ET on March 21, less than a day after the album’s drop. It will find members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook taking the stage at Seoul, South Korea’s historic Gwanghwamun Square, the main gate of the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul.

In even more good news for ARMY, the group’s long-awaited comeback will also be chronicled in BTS: The Return, a full-length documentary slated to premiere on Netflix on March 27. The special directed by Bao Nguyen (The Greatest Night in Pop) is a companion to the live concert and will pull back the curtain on the the preparations for their return and the making of the new album.

“The film offers rare behind-the-scenes access as the group comes back together and charts an unprecedented path forward together after a nearly four-year hiatus,” read a statement from Netflix. Following their mandatory military service, the septet regrouped in Los Angeles to record the new album and according to the release, “they return to a shared creative space after being shaped by time apart and personal change. For their next chapter, they reflect on their whirlwind past as they contemplate what the future of BTS will look and sound like.”

The doc promises an intimate look at the performers as they “work through doubt and share in moments of laughter and rediscovery. BTS contemplates how to begin again, how to honor the past without being bound by it, and how to define an ever-evolving identity as the bandmates grow as artists and global icons.”

The Netflix two-fer will set up the group’s recently announced 79-show 2026-2027 global tour, their first road trip since 2022’s BTS Permission to Dance on Stage. The tour is slated to kick off on April 9 with the first of three nights in Goyang, South Korea, before hitting Tokyo and touching down in the U.S. in April for the first stateside shows on April 25-26 in Tampa, Fla.

Arirang is BTS’ first studio album since 2022’s Map of the Soul: 7.

Check out the poster for the Netflix concert and doc below.


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Billboard U.K. is heading down to the seaside city of Brighton for a second consecutive year, as part of an exclusive stage takeover at The Great Escape.

The festival, which takes place May 13-16, will play host to the latest Billboard U.K. Live event, following last year’s headline performance from English Teacher

For the 2026 edition, rising rockers Keo will top the bill, continuing a hot streak that has seen them sell out a spring U.K. and Ireland headline tour, and land a major label deal with Island.

Having formed on the London gig circuit shortly after lockdown, the band came to prominence last summer with the release of their Siren EP. They have appeared at festivals such as Reading & Leeds and ESNS, and also opened up for Kings of Leon at BST Hyde Park.

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Speaking on the announcement, Thomas Smith, editor of Billboard U.K. says: “The Great Escape has long been a champion for spotlighting and supporting emerging talent, and this is a passion shared by the Billboard U.K. team. Following last year’s stage takeover, we’re thrilled to be returning once again in 2026 and to be hosting a stellar headline set from Keo, one of the most exciting (and loudest) prospects in the U.K. scene right now. See you in the pit.”

The Great Escape takes place each May, showcasing up-and-coming talent from the U.K., Ireland, and beyond. Over the course of four days, a plethora of artists spanning the musical spectrum perform across Brighton’s numerous independent venues. The event also features industry panels and networking. Tickets are available through the festival’s official website.

Alongside Keo, over 130 additional names have been announced for this year’s festival, including genre-clashing icon Peaches, who will headline a Spotlight Show at Brighton Dome Concert Hall on May 15.

Other names on the lineup include: Bleech 9:3, Lord Apex, Villanelle, Ladylike, Casual Smart, Bathing Suits, Theatre, Jamaica Moana, Pozzy, Blue Bendy and Natalie Wildgoose. 

Stay tuned for further announcements related to the Billboard U.K. Live stage and The Great Escape.

A 16-year-old contestant delivered one of the most emotional auditions of the season so far on American Idol.

During the Feb. 2 episode of the show’s 2026 auditions, Ruby Rae earned a golden ticket to Hollywood Week after a stripped-back performance of Olivia Rodrigo’s hit “Vampire“, channeling personal grief into the song’s aching lyrics.

Before performing, Ruby Rae explained to the judges that she had been directly affected by the Palisades Fire, sharing that the experience had left her struggling to process loss and displacement. “It’s been really hard to find a way to talk about it,” she said. “Music is the only place where I feel like I can let it out.”

Accompanied by piano, the teenager delivered a restrained, emotionally raw rendition that visibly moved judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood. “I am so happy for us. I’m so happy for you,” Richie remarked. “Wow. That was right on the money.”

Bryan agreed, stating, “If there were a thousand things on a list, I think you checked them all. I don’t think we’ve seen a star, star, star like you yet.”

One judge described the audition as “brave” and “heartbreaking,” noting that Ruby Rae never over-sang the moment. Another pointed to her ability to convey lived experience at such a young age, calling it “the mark of a real artist.”

After a brief deliberation, the judges unanimously sent Ruby Rae through to Hollywood Week, awarding her a golden ticket as the audience applauded. The audition quickly became one of the episode’s most talked-about moments on social media, with viewers praising the singer’s vulnerability and storytelling rather than vocal theatrics.

Ruby Rae joins a growing group of young contestants advancing to the next round of American Idol’s 2026 season, which continues airing weekly as auditions roll on across the country.

Chuck Negron, founding member and lead vocalist of Three Dog Night, has died. He was 83.

Negron died Monday (Feb. 2) at his home in Studio City, California, surrounded by family, according to a statement shared with Billboard. No immediate cause of death was announced, though the singer had been living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for decades and had recently battled heart failure.

Born Charles Negron II on June 8, 1942, Negron grew up in the Bronx, where he sang in doo-wop groups before earning a basketball scholarship that brought him to Los Angeles. In 1967, he joined Danny Hutton and the late Cory Wells to form Three Dog Night, a vocal trio built around harmony-driven arrangements and carefully selected songs from outside writers — a strategy that helped make the group one of the most commercially successful acts of the late 1960s and early ’70s.

Negron’s unmistakable lead vocals powered many of the band’s biggest hits, including “Joy to the World,” “One,” “Easy to Be Hard,” “Old Fashioned Love Song” and “The Show Must Go On.” Between 1969 and 1975, Three Dog Night scored three No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the era’s most dominant radio acts.

As the band’s success escalated rapidly, Negron struggled with addiction, a battle that contributed to internal fractures and the group’s eventual breakup at the height of its popularity. His addiction led to severe personal and financial hardship, including a period of homelessness in Los Angeles. After multiple rehabilitation attempts, Negron became sober in 1991.

He later documented his experiences in the 1999 memoir Three Dog Nightmare, an unflinching account of fame, addiction and recovery. In the years that followed, Negron released seven solo albums between 1995 and 2017 and became an outspoken advocate for addiction recovery, frequently sharing his story to support others facing similar struggles.

Despite long-term health challenges, Negron continued touring for many years, developing methods to preserve his voice while managing COPD. He remained proud of his vocal ability until his final performances, stepping away from touring during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the risks posed by his condition.

Negron is survived by his wife, Ami Albea Negron; his children Shaunti Negron Levick, Berry Oakley, Charles Negron III, Charlotte Negron and Annabelle Negron; nine grandchildren; and several extended family members.

He was predeceased by his parents and his twin sister, Nancy Negron Dean. Last year, Negron and fellow Three Dog Night founder Danny Hutton reunited after decades of estrangement to reconcile.

While Bad Bunny used one of his Grammy acceptance speeches on Sunday night to condemn escalated operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents across the country, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell doesn’t seem to be expecting to hear the same message this Super Bowl Sunday.

During a pre-Super Bowl press conference on Monday (Feb. 2), Goodell was asked a two-part question: whether he expected ICE agents to be present at Super Bowl events around San Francisco or at Levi’s Stadium during Sunday’s game and whether he thought Bad Bunny would repeat the same anti-ICE sentiment of his Grammy speech during the halftime show.

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After saying he expects the same high security standard at and around the game as any other year, Goodell conveyed to reporters that the Super Bowl is not a time for divisive political statements — and said he believed Bad Bunny “understood” that assignment.

“Bad Bunny – I think it was demonstrated last night – is one of the greatest artists in the world,” Goodell said of Bunny, who picked up three new Grammy Awards on Sunday night, including album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos. “That’s one of the reasons we chose him. But the other reason is that he understood the platform he was on. This platform is used to unite people, to be able to bring people together with their creativity and their talents and to be able to use this moment to do that. And I think artists in the past have done that. I think Bad Bunny understands that, and I think he’ll have a great performance.”

When Bunny made his first speech at Sunday’s Grammys telecast, accepting best música urbana album for DTMF, he started by referencing the “ICE Out” message worn by dozens of musicians on small black-and-white buttons that night.

“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say ICE Out!” he declared as the room gave him a standing ovation. “We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we are not aliens; we are humans and we are Americans. I know it’s tough not to hate on these days. … The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love. We don’t hate them. We love our people, we love our family, and that’s the way to do it. We love. That’s the way to do it. Thank God, and thanks to the academy.”

Watch Goodell’s full answer below:

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Super Bowl 2026 is kicking off on Sunday, Feb. 8, and unless you got tickets to the big game, you’re most likely planning on watching it from home.

Whether you’re cheering for the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots at Super Bowl LX (or just tuning in to see Bad Bunny playing the halftime show) you’ll want to make sure your have decorations to go with your Super Bowl merch.

Our suggestion: put up some unique and fun decor to add to the exciting ambiance that’s tied to watching the Super Bowl; ditch the regular cookware for the evening and embrace football-shaped serving platters and plates if you plan on having guests over; or if your home is filled with supporters for just the Chiefs or Eagles, shower your house in their team colors, including plates, cups, streamers and balloons.

Los Conejos can even snag some Bad Bunny’s merch ahead of the big game to show some love for the Grammy award wining artist when he hits the field in Santa Clara.

Since there’s a lot that goes into party planning, ShopBillboard is helping take some of the stress off your shoulders by rounding up the most essential Super Bowl party decorations below.

Seattle Seahawks

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Trendware Super Bowl LX Seattle Seahawks Paper Plate and Napkin Party Kit

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The key to any Super Bowl party are decorative team plates and napkins.


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Kolder Seattle Seahawks Beer Holders

What’s cooler than the Seahawks “action green” color? A few little beers inside of a Seahawks-themed koozie.


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FOCO Seattle Seahawks NFL Americana Vertical Flag

Rep your team with pride.


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Fremont Die NFL Seattle Seahawks Party Platter

A 14.5″ diameter platter that will hold all your chips, dips and appetizers during the big game.


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Seattle Seahawks Wall Poster with Push Pins

Just in case your home did have enough Seahawks decor, Walmart has this NFL team logo poster that lets you show your Seattle pride without breaking the bank. It comes with push pins for easy affixing. The poster measure approximately 22.375″ x 34″ inches in size.


New England Patriots

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Top Cup NFL New England Patriots Reusable Aluminum Cups

$18.74 $24.99 25% off

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Amazon has these officially-licensed aluminum cups in the Patriots colorway. The reusable cups holds up to 20 oz. of liquid and comes in a 20 pack.


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YouTheFan NFL New England Patriots 3D StadiumView Coasters

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Bring Gillette Stadium to your home with these eye-catching 3D coasters.


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Kolder New England Patriots Beer Holders

What’s a party with koozies? Rep your favorite team while drinking your favorite beer.


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Trendware Super Bowl LX New England Patriots Paper Plate and Napkin Party Kit

The only thing better than your Super Bowl food is serving each delicious meal on the Patriots logo.


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Anagram New England Patriots Flat Foil Balloon

What’s a party without a few balloons? Let the red, white and blue soar throughout your home with these decorative balloons for less than $10.


Football Party Essentials

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Football Party Supplies Kit

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Get all your decor in one go with this party supplies kit. You’ll not only receive plates, napkins and cups, but also two tablecloths and a streamer to help tie your party together.


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Football Stadium Chip and Dip Sports Serving Set

We can’t get over how cute this serving tray is, which will act as a perfect holder for chips and salsa. The tray was designed to look like a football stadium, including fans along the interior perimeter. The dip holder, meantime, is shaped like a football and can fit right inside the tray. This is a total party must-have!


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Crafterlife Football Toothpicks (100-Pieces)

Top off cocktails, cupcakes, cheese platters and more with these football toothpicks. Each box includes 100 toothpicks decorated with a bamboo mini football that’ll take your party decor from good to touchdown dance-worthy.


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FRIDAY NIGHT Football Party Cardboard Stand

Elevate your appetizers or desserts on a Super Bowl-themed stand that’ll land you high-fives from guests. The cardboard material builds into a three-tier stand to decorate with cupcakes, cookies, sandwiches and more. This is also a great Super Bowl-themed alternative to a charcuterie board.


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Gisgfim Football Party Snack Bowls

From dips to chilis and ice cream, these football-themed bowls will hold it all, while decreasing the amount of dishes that need to be washed at the end of the night. You can expect to receive 50 deep bowls that can hold up to nine ounces each of snackable foods.


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Football Fan Grill Press

Adding little touches to your party decor can leave your guests talking about the event for ages, which is why this grill press is almost a no-brainer. It’s less than $20 and can turn a simple burger bun and more into a sporty work of art. The press measures five inches in diameter and comes with a comfortable wooden handle and cast iron construction.


For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best music coolers, cocktail books and musician cookbooks.