Andrea Bocelli’s ‘Duets: 30th Anniversary’ Bows in Top 10 on Album Sales, No. 1 on Classical Charts

Andrea Bocelli lands his 12th top 10-charting effort on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated Nov. 9) with his new compilation, Duets: 30th Anniversary. The star-studded set — which includes previously released collaborations as well as newly-recorded pairings — enters the chart at No. 6 with 20,000 copies sold in the United States in the week ending Oct. 31, according to Luminate.

Duets: 30th Anniversary also debuts atop Billboard’s overall Classical Albums chart and Classical Crossover Albums chart. It marks his 22nd and 16th leaders on the lists, respectively, extending his record for the most No. 1s in each chart’s history. On the Billboard 200, the new Duets set enters at No. 24, landing Bocelli his 21st top 40-charting set on the all-genre ranking.

The project, which celebrates Bocelli’s 30th anniversary in music, includes new performances with the likes of Chris Stapleton, Gwen Stefani and Shania Twain, alongside previously released duets with Sarah Brightman, Céline Dion, Ed Sheeran and many others.

Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chart’s history dates back to May 25, 1991, the first week Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now Luminate. Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent album units.

The Classical Albums chart ranks the most popular classical albums of the week, ranked by equivalent album units. The Classical Crossover Albums chart ranks the top-selling classical crossover titles of the week.

The rest of the top 10 on the latest Top Album Sales chart is filled with debuts and re-entries – only one title is a holdover from the previous week.

Tyler, the Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA bows at No. 1 with 142,000 copies sold (his best sales week ever and third No. 1) while Halsey’s The Great Impersonator debuts at No. 2 with 81,000. Both albums’ sales were bolstered by an array of boxed sets and variants in their first week of availability.

Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) re-enters at No. 3 on Top Album Sales with 37,000 sold (up 1,954%) following its release on vinyl and cassette. Kelsea Ballerini’s Patterns opens at No. 4 with 35,000 sold (her second-largest sales week), aided by multiple physical and digital variants (including a signed CD and a signed vinyl).

Grateful Dead’s latest live archival project, Dave’s Picks, Volume 52: The Downs at Sante Fe, Santa Fe, NM – 9/11/83, bows at No. 5 with 20,000 sold. SEVENTEEN’s chart-topping SPILL THE FEELS falls 1-7 in its second week (18,000; down 72%).

iTZY lands its sixth top 10-charting set on Top Album Sales as GOLD debuts at No. 8 with 14,000 sold. The album’s sales were supported by its availability across 11 collectible CD variants, each containing collectible paper ephemera. Aespa’s Whiplash starts at No. 9 with nearly 14,000 sold, marking the sixth top 10 for the act. Whiplash was issued in five different CD variants.

Rounding out the top 10 of the new Top Album Sales chart is Green Day’s chart-topping American Idiot, which re-enters at No. 10 with nearly 13,000 sold (up 1,989%). The album was first released in 2004, and was reissued on Oct. 25 for its 20th anniversary in an array of deluxe editions, some containing a wealth of bonus tracks. American Idiot spent three nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 in 2004-05.

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Poison Promise a 2026 Comeback is ‘Definitely’ in the Works

Veteran glam-metal outfit Poison are set to take to the stage once again in the near future, drummer Rikki Rockett has confirmed.

The group, who formed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in 1983, have been largely sporadic in their existence over the past 15 years, with their most recent run of shows occurring in 2022 alongside Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe. 

However, speaking to Eddie Trunk on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, Rockett—who has played with the group since their inception—has said a 2026 comeback is in the works.

Trunk approached the topic when he told the drummer that frontman Bret Michaels had been in contact and urged him to ask about the band’s future.

“When I announced on socials about a week ago when I knew you were going to come on today,” Trunk explained. “Bret sent me a text – Bret Michaels – a day or two ago, and he said, ‘Hey, I hear you’re gonna have Rockett on. Send him my love and tell him Poison 2026.’”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, absolutely. ’26 is for sure gonna happen,” Rockett confirmed. “I mean, unless some unforeseen thing happens, but all band members have stuck their hand in and said, ‘Yeah, we’re definitely doing it – without a doubt.’”

Poison released their first album, Look What the Cat Dragged In, in 1986, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 that same year. Their follow-up, 1988’s Open Up and Say… Ahh!, would chart one spot higher, with 1990’s Flesh & Blood repeating that feat.

Despite singles such as “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” topping the Hot 100, and other hits like “Talk Dirty to Me”, “Nothin’ But a Good Time”, and “Unskinny Bop” all reaching the top ten, Poison didn’t score another charting hit past 1993, with their final album—a covers record titled Poison’d!—arriving in 2007.

Since then, Michaels has embarked upon a solo career in addition to becoming a reality TV star thanks to the likes of Rock of Love with Bret Michaels and The Celebrity Apprentice. 

Earlier this year, Michaels confirmed he would be taking “most, if not all, of 2025 off” due to “physical adversity” he explained to be “diabetes, a brain hemorrhage, skin cancer and [his] self-titled ‘headbanger’s neck’.”

Michaels, who had previously experienced a raft of health issues, told fans earlier this year that he would be “taking most, if not all, of 2025 off” due to some encounters with “physical adversity”, which he clarified to be “diabetes, a brain hemorrhage, skin cancer and Bret’s self-titled ‘headbanger’s neck’.”

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Snoop on the Stoop Is a Must-Have Holiday Decoration: Where to Buy the Christmas Elf Doll Before It Sells Out

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Elf on a Shelf season is upon us, but the cute little Christmas Elf doll is facing some friendly competition in the form of Snoop on the Stoop.

The 12-inch Snoop Dogg plush is back in stock for the holidays, although there’s no telling how long it’ll be around. The officially licensed Snoop on the Stoop Christmas Elf ($39.99) is available at Amazon and it’s already gaining steam with over 1,000 purchases in the last month. The doll could go out of stock as we get closer to Christmas.

Walmart also sells a Snoop Dogg Christmas Elf Doll ($24.98) that has been flying off the shelves ahead of the holidays. Over 1,000 Walmart shoppers purchased the Snoop Dogg Christmas Elf on Wednesday (Nov. 6).

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When it comes to the holidays, early bird shopping puts you first in line for to score holiday gear like Christmas decorations, stocking stuffers, White Elephant gifts and holiday gifts at a discount. You also don’t have to worry about things going out of stock when you shop early. And Snoop on the Stoop makes a good gift option or stocking stuff (fun for all ages).

The Christmas collectible is outfitted in festive gear, but with a Snoop Dogg twist. The doll rocks an elf hat, a gold chain, dark sunglasses and a Snoop Dogg T-shirt.

Purchase the Snoop on the Stoop Christmas Elf Doll at Amazon and Walmart. And don’t forget about Snoop on the Stoop’s bestie, Martha on The Mantel ($24.98).

For more seasonal goodies, check out our list of 10 holiday gifts you can only find at Walmart and 50 unique gifts for music lovers.

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Lizzo Sends Love to ‘Everyone in the World’ Following Donald Trump Election Win 

Lizzo has a message of positivity for followers following Donald Trump’s election win this week. 

Two days after Election Day ended with the twice-impeached former POTUS securing his second term in the White House, the 36-year-old musician shared a video on Instagram captioned with a simple rainbow emoji Thursday (Nov. 7). In the clip, only Lizzo’s hands are visible as she writes on a sheet of printer paper: “Sending LOVE to everyone in the WORLD.” 

The Grammy winner paired the video with Beautiful Chorus’ ethereal “Faith Hymn.” 

The post marks Lizzo’s first since the election concluded, resulting in Kamala Harris – whom the “About Damn Time” artist had championed throughout the 2024 race – after a whirlwind three-month campaign taking over the Democratic ticket for President Joe Biden. Before the results came in Tuesday (Nov. 5), Lizzo posted a photo of herself meeting the VP and wrote, “Today’s the day! Let’s win this💙❤️🤍” 

In July, right after Harris’ campaign kicked off, Lizzo defended the former prosecutor against critics who accused the politician of not doing anything during her term as vice presidency. “For everyone saying that Kamala Harris didn’t do anything when she was VP, please, for $5,000, do not use Google, tell me what any vice president has ever done during their term that was notable that you noticed,” she said in an Instagram video at the time. “Can we all just be for real? Let’s all be for real and say our quiet parts out loud, because the discourse is tired.”  

Lizzo is just the latest musician who’s posted since Trump won the election. Many of the musicians who also endorsed Harris this election – Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Cardi B and more – have also spoken out over the past 36 hours, while Jack Antonoff recently tweeted to his followers, “do not be cynical. do not have the conversation alone in your head. go be together. be around those who do not assume the worst of you.” 

See Lizzo’s post below. 

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Diddy’s Son King Combs Takes Control of Dad’s Socials While He’s in Prison

Diddy’s son Christian “King” Combs has decided to take over his father’s Instagram account as the disgraced mogul awaits his 2025 trial. 

In a video posted on his father’s IG on Wednesday (Nov. 6), Diddy’s youngest son said he was going to post throwback videos of the “positive things” his dad has done over the years. “What’s up y’all it’s King Combs and right now I’m taking over my Pops’ Instagram,” the 26-year-old says in the video. “We’re gonna be posting videos by spreading good energy and taking y’all down memory lane of all the positive things he did. So, stay tuned and watch this. We love you, pops. Happy Birthday.” 

See King’s post here.

A few weeks ago, his children released a joint statement via socials, writing, “The past month has devastated our family. Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media. We stand united, supporting you every step of the way. We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail, and nothing will break the strength of our family. WE MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DAD.” 

Diddy was arrested on Sept. 16, 2024 for charges that include racketeering, bribery, sex trafficking and more. The music executive and businessman’s empire began crumbling a year prior when his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit on Nov. 16, 2023 accusing him of domestic violence and sexual abuse during their 10-plus years together.

Combs decided to settle less than 24 hours later and released a statement, saying, “We have decided to resolve this matter amicably. I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love.” 

His trial is set for May 5, 2025. 

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Karol G, J Balvin, Feid, Maluma & More Colombian Powerhouses Unleash ‘+57’

Colombia has a new reggaeton anthem at the helm of genre giants Karol G, J Balvin, Maluma, Feid, Blessd, and Ryan Castro titled “+57” out Thursday (Nov. 7).

Named after the area code in Colombia, the sensual, mid-tempo futuristic perreo finds the Colombian powerhouses singing about a girl from Medellín who’s all-that, fierce, unstoppable, and the center of attention—even though she’s in a relationship. “They ask her if she has a boyfriend, it depends,” says part of the lyrics.

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Helmed by Latin Grammy-winning hitmaker and Karol’s longtime producer, Ovy on the Drums, “+57” was co-written by all of the artists alongside Keityn and newcomer DFZM, who’s signed to Keityn’s management hub, La Creme. It was recorded in one session in Los Angeles after Ovy presented the song to Karol and she ultimately gathered her colleagues for the statement-making collab—none of them aware of the song until they met at the recording studio.

“It’s a dream that I assure you that neither I, nor my team, nor my family could have imagined. We always saw ourselves as super big but we never imagined it would happen so quickly,” singer-songwriter DFZM, who originally penned the track with Keityn before presenting it to Ovy, tells Billboard exclusively. “For me it’s very important to be representing the Valle del Cauca, Buenaventura, those young people with dreams and talent. Representing black people, the culture, it’s very nice for me to be able to be part of history.”

Ovy was the first to tease the track, posting a short video on Instagram where fans can hear Balvin shouting out all the collaborators. Meanwhile, Ovy and Karol are dancing along to the reggaetón beat.

A couple of days later, a group photo in the recording studio was shared by each of the artists on social media, hinting that something major was dropping on November 7. The title was also revealed in the description.

Listen to “+57” below:

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Rick Ross Visits Graceland, Says He & Elvis Have a Lot in Common

Rick Ross visited Graceland recently and was left both impressed and inspired as he realized he and the King of Rock and Roll had a lot in common.

He posted a series of videos on his Instagram Story as he narrated the footage in proper Rick Ross fashion. “Elvis Presley’s own Graceland is behind me,” he said in his signature voice. “I just went on a tour throughout the crib. Very enlightening. Elvis was a legend, an icon.”

In another video, as he walked towards the late rocker’s private planes named after his late daughter Lisa Marie and his song “Hound Dog” in another video, the talked about the similarities between himself and Presley, saying, “As we all could see, me and Elvis had a lot of things in common. His ranch is Graceland, mine is Promise Land. I love the planes; I love he was a hustler. He was a man amongst the people.” Adding, “I’m just doing something different today.”

Promise Land, the Miami’s rapper’s home located in Fayetteville, Georgia and previously owned by boxing legend Evander Holyfield, is a 45,000 square foot mansion that sits on 235 acres of land that Ross famously tends to himself. The former champ notoriously spent around $1 million a year on upkeeping the grounds. Graceland, on the other hand, is 17,552 square feet on about 14 acres of farmland, according to the estate’s website. Elvis purchased the property in 1957 for $102,500. In turn, Ross paid $5.8 million for Promise Land back in 2014.

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Rashida Jones Says Her Father Quincy Jones ‘Was Love’ in Touching Tribute: ‘Your Love Lives Forever’

Rashida Jones is paying tribute to her father, iconic musical powerhouse Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3 at 91 years old.

The 48-year-old Parks and Recreation actress took to Instagram on Thursday (Nov. 7) to share a photo of herself as an infant, snuggled up against her late father’s face. “My dad was nocturnal his whole adult life. He kept ‘jazz hours’ starting in high school and never looked back,” she began in her heartwarming caption. “When I was little, I would wake up in the middle of the night to search for him. Undoubtedly, he would be somewhere in the house, composing (old school, with a pen and sheet music). He would never send me back to bed. He would smile and bring me into his arms while he continued to work…there was no safer place in the world for me.”

She continued, “He was a giant. An icon. A culture shifter. A genius. All accurate descriptions of my father but his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love. He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy.”

Rashida wrapped up her post by writing, “I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity. I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever.”

See her post here.

In his illustrious, more than 70-year career, Quincy won 28 Grammys and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He has worked with icons from Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, for whom he produced the best-selling albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. After he took over the A&R sector at Mercury Records in 1961, Quincy became the first African-American to serve as a VP at a major label. He was also the first Black composer to receive name recognition for his film work.

Along with Rashida, he’s survived by six more of his children: Jolie, Rachel, Martina, Quincy III, Kidada and Kenya.

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Bruce Springsteen Opens First Post-Election Show With ‘A Fighting Prayer For My Country’

Bruce Springsteen reacted to Tuesday’s presidential election results in the best way he knows how: by singing a song about freedom, hope, love and loss. “This is a fighting prayer for my country,” Springsteen told the crowd at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto as he and the E Street Band launched into the 2007 song “Long Walk Home” from 2007’s Magic album.

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With that, the band tore into the mid-tempo rocker whose lyrics felt especially timely in light of Springsteen’s vocal, emphatic support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ losing campaign against former and now future President Donald Trump. “Last night I stood at your doorstep/ Trying to figure out what went wrong,” he sang on the song with the poignant refrain: “It’s gonna be a long walk home/ Hey pretty darling, don’t wait up for me/ Gonna be a long walk home.”


Though he didn’t comment further on the relevance of the song’s themes, their plainspoken poetry did the talking for him. “My father said ‘Son, we’re lucky in this town/ It’s a beautiful place to be born/ It just wraps its arms around you/ Nobody crowds you and nobody goes it alone,’” he sang, followed by another verse layered with Springsteen’s signature dream of a better tomorrow and faith in the resilience of the American spirit: “Your flag flyin’ over the courthouse/ Means certain things are set in stone/ Who we are, what we’ll do and what we won’t.”

Springsteen had been all-in for Harris, throwing his weight behind the 11th-hour candidacy by filming the moving “Hope and Dreams” campaign video in which he said, “This election is about a group of folks who want to fundamentally undermine our American way of life. Donald Trump does not understand this country, its history, or what it means to be deeply American. I want a president who reveres the Constitution, who wants to protect and guide our great democracy, who believes in the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power, who will fight for women’s rights and a woman’s right to choose, and who wants to create a middle class economy that serves all our citizens.”

The comments came from an Oct. 28 Harris rally where Springsteen shared the stage with John Legend and former President Barack Obama. That appearance in Philadelphia came just days after The Boss joined a Harris rally in Georgia, where he told supporters that she was “running to be the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump is running to be an American tyrant.”

Springsteen was one of dozens of musicians, actors and other artists who threw in with the Harris campaign’s attempt to stop twice impeached Trump from being just the second man to serve non-consecutive White House terms, as well as the first convicted felon to ascend to the nation’s highest office.

Watch a fan video of the performance here.

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ROSÉ Brings the Heat on ‘Hot Ones’: ‘My Tongue Is Built Different’

BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ is set to take on the fiery challenge of Hot Ones.

First We Feast, the channel behind the show, announced her appearance on Nov. 5, teasing, “This week on Hot Ones, we got Rosé vs. The Wings of Death. 💀 Tune in Thursday @ 11AM ET.”

also announced the news over Instagram: “Hi everyone. This is Rosé. Uh I’ll be on Hot Ones this week. Please tune in to see me kill it. Or maybe not. We’ll see.”

In her Hot Ones episode teaser clips that dropped Nov. 6, ROSÉ didn’t hold back on her love for spice — though she wondered just how far she could go with the “Wings of Death.” “I like spicy food,” she said, adding, “But I don’t know if I like spicy spicy.”

As the heat began to kick in, she joked, “By the way, my tongue is built differently. It’s built different.” Built different.”

Asked about the inspiration behind her new single “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars, ROSÉ explained it was rooted in a playful cultural moment. “APT” is a tribute to a traditional Korean drinking game called “aparteu” (or “apartment” in English), and it’s also the first single from her anticipated debut album, Rosie, set for release on Dec. 6.

“It’s a Korean drinking game APT, one, two, three, four, five, six,” she said. “Whoever gets the top takes the shot.”

Shifting to her craft, she also discussed her vocal technique, explaining the difference between chest and head voice. “I’ve set the key too high,” she laughed, adding, “That’s the difference, I guess, right?”

ROSÉ’s latest hit is taking the music world by storm, smashing records left and right. The catchy tune has been dominating charts globally. In a massive debut, “APT.” soared to the top spot on both Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, and held its crown for two straight weeks.

Down Under, ROSÉ’s Aussie fans have shown their love in spades. “APT.” rocketed to No. 1 on the ARIA Singles Chart, making her the first solo female K-pop artist to conquer the Aussie charts. Not only that, but she’s kept the top spot warm for multiple weeks – a feat not seen since PSY’s “Gangnam Style” back in 2012.

In a recent PAPER Magazine interview, she discussed how online criticism inspired one of the album’s most personal tracks, stating, “I realised how vulnerable and addicted I was to this [online] world and that craving for feeling like I wanted to be loved and understood.”

Born in Auckland and raised in Melbourne, ROSÉ moved to South Korea at 15 to pursue music, eventually joining BLACKPINK.

Her 2021 single “On the Ground” was the first song by a Korean solo artist to top both Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts. She has also ranked No. 79 on Billboard’s Artist 100 chart.

Fans can watch ROSÉ’s Hot Ones episode on Thursday at 11 AM ET to see how she handles the heat.

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