Pusha T’s manager Steven Victor takes Billboard inside the launch of Victor Victor Worldwide featuring exclusive content, clothing, shoes from Japanese designer Nigo and more.

Steven Victor:
What’s up, Billboard? Welcome to Victor Victor World, let’s take a walk inside. Yeah, it’s called Victor Victor World, so the idea is, like, whoever’s within our world, this is where you’ll operate. This will be, like, a home base. It’s the culmination of all the different things I’ve been working on, like music, content, clothes — I feel like it’s just like a further expression of just, like, everything that I’m into and trying to be, like, an inspiration for people like us, you know? So we got music, we got food, we got clothes. You know what I’m saying? The first 50 people get a whole package. It’s on this side, too. Final. We got a T-shirt, got the headphones on listening to music. You know what I’m saying? This is Nigo’s first shoot with Nike, the exclusive colorway. It’s limited to just this store, Nigo store in Tokyo, and Dover Street Market. Air Force three. Come here. Let me show you something you got- see the difference? This is an exclusive one. You can only get this in Asia. So when you get it in Asia, in here, this store in Asia, so you can fly to Asia, or you can come to the pop up. See the difference, Nigo and ogin OG original. You feel me. Then you could come over here, check me out. Put the headphones on. Press play.

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Flavor Flav is celebrating an important milestone while helping others.

The Public Enemy musician took to social media on Oct. 10, which is also World Mental Health Day, to announce that next week marks “4 years sober from alcohol.”

To help others struggling with mental health, Flav noted that he reached out to AI therapy app, Sonia, “to cover the subscriptions for anyone who signs up today.” The app describes itself as “your personal AI-powered therapist. We can talk via voice or text about anything on your mind”

Flav concluded his message by telling his fans, “Help me help you.”

Flav has a long history of good deeds, and spreading his positivity to others. During the Paris Olympics over the summer, he was dedicated to the U.S. squad, pledging $1,000 and a cruise for all the members of the U.S. Women’s Water Polo team and helping to cover rent costs for 24-year-old discus thrower Veronica Fraley. He also boosted a GoFundMe page for Paralympic sprinter Nick Mayhugh to help pay for his parents to fly to Paris to see him compete.

Most recently, the Flavor of Love star attended the Black Music Action Coalition Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif., this week, where he auctioned off a blinged-out clock straight off his neck for $15,000, and the donation will go toward initiatives to help address “systemic racism within the music industry” while also preparing the “next generation of industry leaders.”

Feid is set to light up Miami as Billboard Latin Music Week marks its 35th year in the heart of Miami Beach. But who is Feid, and how did this Colombian sensation ascend to the echelons of global stardom?

The Colombian singer-songwriter began his music journey in Medellín, learning the clarinet before focusing on singing. He joined a children’s choir and performed in talent shows. In his 20s, he became a sought-after songwriter for major Latin artists — he co-wrote J Balvin’s first global hit, “Ginza” (2015) — and signed with Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Feid released his debut album, Así Como Suena, in 2017, and by his third album, Ferxxo, Vol. 1: M.O.R. (2020), he had reached No. 1 on Latin Airplay.

His success continued with albums such as Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos el Álbum (2022), and Mor, No le Temas a la Oscuridad (2023), which peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard 200. To date, he holds eight No. 1 hits on Latin Airplay and 10 Latin Rhythm Airplay charts.

Ferxxo’s journey is highlighted as he prepares to appear at Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami on Monday, Oct. 14, on a panel called From Clubs to Stadiums featuring Feid, presented by Live Nation. Get your tickets here.

Watch the video about Feid’s success above, then catch up on more Billboard Explains videos and learn about Peso Pluma and the Mexican music boomthe role record labels playorigins of hip-hop, how Beyoncé arrived at Renaissance, BBMAsNFTsSXSW, American Music Awards, the Billboard Latin Music Awards and more.

Feid has been making hits, both solo and with top Latin artists, that have been dominating the Latin Airplay chart, Top Latin Albums tally and various other lists. With “Porfa,” “Perro Negro,” Ferxxo (Vol. 1: M.O.R.) and so many taking over the charts, we explore Feid’s chart domination in this episode of Billboard Explains.

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Feid is heading to Miami! Billboard’s Latin Music Week is returning to Miami Beach for its 35th year, and Feid will be joining the fun. But who is Feid? What’s his story? And how did he become the superstar that he is? This is Billboard Explains: Feid’s Journey to the Top.

Born in Medellín, Colombia, Feid’s relationship with music started in his childhood, when he learned to play the clarinet. He later abandoned the instrument and turned to his other passion: singing. He took singing classes and was a member of the children’s choir at his father’s work, La Universidad de Antioquia, before performing in front of friends in talent shows.

Fast forward to his 20s, where Feid decided to devote his career to reggaeton, and began songwriting for some of Latin’s biggest artists, like Alberto Stylee, Nicky Jam, Reykon and J Balvin. Soon, Feid became an in-demand songwriter and signed his first record deal with In-Tu Linea, a label under the Universal Music Latin Entertainment umbrella.

Feid went on to earn his first entry on a Billboard chart with his J Balvin collab “Que Raro,” which peaked at No. 26 on Latin Digital Song Sales in October 2016. He released his debut album, Así Como Suena, in 2017, featuring the track “Morena.” He followed that up with 2019’s 19, which landed him his first Latin Grammy nomination, featuring the song “FKU.” But it was his third album, Ferxxo (Vol. 1: M.O.R.), when Feid’s career went to a new level.

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You don’t need to be in Brat summer to embrace your inner Bratz dollColourPop’s Bratz collaboration is out now.

Inspired by the four Girls Nite Out Bratz dolls — Yasmin, Cloe, Jade and Sasha — the Bratz x ColourPop collection features glittery, blinged lip gloss and lip plumpers, and eyeshadows packed with hot pinks, bright purples, silvery blues and other Y2K-inspired hues available in glittery, matte and sparkly finishes to channel your favorite Bratz doll.

“Recreate the looks of Yasmin, Cloe, Jade, and Sasha with this collection of pinks, purples, and 2000s-inspired hues complete with duochrome finishes, pearl glitters, and some serious Bratz bling!” reads a message on the ColourPop Instagram account. The makeup brand announced the Bratz collab on Monday.

Bratz x ColourPop: How to Shop the Collection Online

Bratz x ColourPop Full Collection


With Halloween right around the corner, the Bratz x ColourPop collection is a must-have to complete your DIY Bratz costume. Plus the collection is perfectly suitable for a night out on the town — and it’s affordable, with the entire collection priced from $10 to $26 each and $124 for the full collection.

Created by Carter Bryant, a former Mattel employee, Bratz dolls made their debut in 2001 and became a hit among doll lovers. Offering an alternative to Barbie, Bratz dolls have amassed a cult following and have paid homage to recording stars such as Megan Thee Stallion, Aaliyah, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and more.

What’s included in the collection? The Girls Nite Out Eyeshadow Palette ($26) comes with 15 show-stopping shades such as She’s Iconic (baby pink with silvery blue duo with a chrome finish), Dump Him! (matte mauve), Livin’ It Up (bright purple with silvery blue duo chrome finish), Passion 4 Fashion (metallic white) and 2Nite’s the Nite (true black).

According to ColourPop, Girls Night Out is “perfect for creating endless Bratz looks from frosty blue eyes to soft glam to smokey eyes”

Besides a dazzling eyeshadow palette, the Bratz x ColourPop collab features BBF Liquid Liner ($10), So Juicy Plumping Lip Gloss ($20), Glitterally Obsessed Glitter Gel ($10), individual face crystals ($10) and four Lippie Kits ($14).

The Lippie Kits comes with a Lippie Pencil and Lippie Stix in four shades, including Angel, a bronzy chocolate lip combo inspired by Chloe; a red wine lip combo inspired by Jade; a plumlike brown lip combo that’ll help you channel Yasmin; and a pink lip combo inspired by Sasha.

The Bratz x ColourPop collection dropped on Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. PT exclusively at ColourPop.com.

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Walmart’s October Deals event is here! This event kicked off on Oct. 8 and runs through Oct. 13. Shoppers can enjoy discounts and deals of up to 50% off on thousands of items, including electronics, home goods, toys and travel necessities.

All customers also have access to incredible Walmart deals on both Walmart.com and the Walmart app, simplifying the process of saving money and exploring new items.

Walmart is ready to help you get your holiday shopping started. From home essentials, electronics, family-friendly games, and more, Walmart is a go-to destination to help you enjoy a fun-filled fall season.

Scroll down and find all your essentials at steal prices today!

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Don’t miss out! Walmart+ typically costs $98 for the annual membership, and $12.95 for the monthly membership after a 30-day free trial. Walmart offers different plans that will save you up to half off the membership plan.

You can subscribe to the Walmart+ annual plan to save you around $5/month and over $100 per year on your Walmart+ subscription.

For more product recommendations, check out these Walmart celebrity-inspired outfits, top 6 inflatable pools, celebrity brands to shop at Walmart, and this stylish Maxi Dress.

Cuban artist José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, best known as El Taiger, has died. He was 37 years old. The urbano singer passed away on Thursday (Oct. 10) a week after being shot in the head, his family confirmed in an official statement posted on El Taiger’s Instagram Stories.

“On the morning of Friday, October 4, 2024, Jose Manuel Carvajal, known as ‘El Taiger,’ was the victim of a senseless violent crime. He was found near Jackson Memorial Hospital and immediately transported to the Emergency Intensive Care Unit,” the statement reads. “From the moment of his arrival, a team of physicians at Jackson Memorial worked tirelessly to provide him with the care he needed. We are extremely grateful. During this incredibly difficult time, family, friends and supporters joined together in prayer, hope and support, seeking a miracle. To all who offered their prayers, we thank you. Sadly, this afternoon, El Taiger was pronounced dead and is now reunited with his beloved mother in heaven.”

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One of the most popular Cubaton artists (a genre that fuses reggaeton with traditional Cuban rhythms), El Taiger is known for his Cuban-rooted urban sound heard in songs such as “La Historia,” “El Papelito” and “Habla Matador.” His debut album, Taiger, was released in 2016 on Puerto Rican hip-hop artist Cosculluela’s label Rottboyz, and in 2017, he was featured on the Fate of the Furious movie soundtrack on producer Pinto “Wahin” and DJ Ricky Luna’s track “La Habana.” His most recent production, “Rulay,” in collaboration with Ecuadorian newcomer Niko G, came out this summer.

According to a press conference offered by the chief of the Miami Police Department last week, officers responded to a call just after 7 a.m. on Oct. 3, where they found a man inside a black vehicle who had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. El Taiger was then transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he underwent surgery and remained in critical condition until his passing. Billboard reached out to the Miami PD to get an update on the investigation, but did not hear back at press time.

“While this news is both shocking and heartbreaking, we encourage fans of El Taiger to honor his memory by celebrating the joy he brought to so many,” the family’s statement continues. “Turn up your music, dance and celebrate his life. El Taiger was the sentiment of the people, and now we must keep that sentiment alive through his music and his legacy.”

Kane Brown will launch 2025 with a new album and a new tour when he releases his album The High Road on Jan. 24 and sets out on The High Road Tour beginning March 13 in San Diego, Calif.

The tour will visit 23 cities, including two shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 11 and 12, before wrapping with two shows in Gilford, N.H., on May 24-25. Scotty McCreery, Mitchell Tenpenny, Ashley Cooke and “Austin” hitmaker Dasha will open shows on the tour.

The album will feature his current Billboard Hot 100 top 20 Marshmello collaboration “Miles on It” as well as “Fiddle in the Band” and the new song “Backseat Driver,” which was written by Jacob Davis and Jordan Walker (with production from Brown’s frequent creative collaborator Dann Huff). The High Road album will contain 18 songs, with “Backseat Driver” releasing Oct. 11.

The new album and tour come as Brown has etched a path over the past decade from an indie artist building his fanbase through doing cover songs on social media, to placing 26 songs on Billboard‘s all-genre Hot 100 chart and earning 11 No. 1 Country Airplay hits. Along the way, the two-time ACM entertainer of the year nominee became the first artist to lead all five of Billboard‘s main country charts simultaneously. He’s also proven to a favored cross-genre collaborator, working with artists including Khalid, Nelly and Swae Lee, and recently teaming with Latin music star Carin León for the bilingual track “The One (Pero No Como Yo).”

He will also ring in the New Year by teaming with Jelly Roll to headline CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash at Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

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Sabrina Carpenter has made the list of Google’s most popular Halloween costumes of 2024. The Google Freightgeist list revealed on Tuesday (Oct. 8), ranks Carpenter at No. 9 on the roster of sought-after costumes.

According to Google, Carpenter’s “heart corset is being searched more than ever,” and she’s “the top person searched with it.”

The “Espresso” singer’s custom, Frolov corsets with a bedazzled heart cutout in the center, went viral on TikTok and Reddit, with fans DIY-ing dupes — but not just for Halloween. Fans have also been wearing them to her Short n’ Sweet Tour. (Carpenter’s tour wardrobe includes a dazzling corsets.)

Want to channel the pop star for Halloween? There are several ways to capture Carpenter’s vibe, from corsets and chunky platform boots to baby-doll dresses and her dewy, cream blush.

For fans who don’t feel making a heart corset at home, Etsy is filled with shops that sell replicas such as this Carpenter-inspired rhinestone cutout corset ($70) and heart cutout corset dress ($150).

Sabrina Carpenter Among Google's Most Popular Halloween Costumes 2024

Black Heart Corset

Made from stretch mesh, this corset top features a rhinestone cutout and lace tie in the back (sizes S-L).


Sabrina Carpenter Among Google's Most Popular Halloween Costumes 2024

Heart Cutout Corset Dress

This corset dress is available in black, white, red, lavender, pastel pink, yellow, pastel blue and mint green (sizes range from small to 2X).


Elsewhere on Google’s roundup, Beeltejuice scored two entries in the top 10: Shrunken Head Bob topped the list, and Delores landed in fourth place.

Red from Descendants also made the list, along with Wolverine, Minions, Dune, Shadow the Hedgehog, Lady Deadpool, Soulja Boy and characters from Inside Out 2, including Envy, Anger, Disgust, Anxiety and Joy.

See the full list of Google’s most popular Halloween costumes below.

1. Shrunken Head Bob (from Beetlejuice)

2. Raygun

3. Catnap

4. Delores (from Beetlejuice)

5. Pomni

6. Envy (from Inside Out 2)

7. Red (from Descendants)

8. Dr. Doom

9. Sabrina Carpenter

10. Lady Deadpool

11. Chipotle Burrito

12. Anger (from Inside Out 2)

13. Disgust (from Inside Out 2)

14. Wolverine

15. Anxiety (from Inside Out 2)

16. Delia Deetz

17. Gambit

18. Dune

19. Minion

20. Shadow the Hedgehog

21. Joy (from Inside Out 2)

22. Peely (from Fortnite)

23. Lydia Deetz

24. Soulja Boy

25. Godzilla

For more spooky season recommendations, see our picks for the best musician-inspired Halloween costumes and decorations, and how to watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween.

Halsey’s The Great Impersonator is almost here, and the superstar dropped a new track off the album on Thursday (Oct. 10) titled “I Never Loved You.”

Leading up to the release, Halsey continued their Instagram series in which they impersonate a different musical icon and the song they inspired. For “I Never Loved You,” the singer was inspired by Kate Bush, which is clear in the 80s-inspired melody.

“You can take the money, you can get on a plane/ To a beautiful island, build her house in my name/ You can donate all the money to somebody in pain/ And you can rest your head down and not feel any shame/ I never loved you,” she sings on the track.

Arriving Oct. 25, The Great Impersonator will mark Halsey’s fifth studio album. It follows 2021’s If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The star has described the project as deeply personal, saying, “I made this record in the space between life and death, and it feels like I’ve waited an eternity for you to have it.” The album also features previously released singles “The End,” “Lucky” and “Lonely Is the Muse.”

Halsey previously confirmed that the album will traverse different decades and musical styles, with the “Closer” singer revealing multiple variants of The Great Impersonator‘s cover inspired by different time periods through a fan scavenger hunt earlier this month.

Listen to Halsey’s “I Never Loved You” in full below.