The Kid LAROI Says He’s Most Excited to See Girlfriend Tate McRae at Jingle Ball: ‘Maybe I’m Biased’

‘Tis the season for the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour!

The  iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Lineup Announcement Party took place on Friday (Sept. 27) with The Kid LAROI and Dasha helping announce the official lineup for iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball in Los Angeles presented by Capital One. The duo performed at the celebration, as radio personality JoJo Wright listed off this year’s Jingle Ball LA stars.

The Los Angeles event, which will take place on Dec. 6 at the Intuit Dome, will include performances by SZA, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Kane Brown, Benson Boone, Madison Beer, Shaboozey, T-Pain, Paris Hilton and NCT Dream.

The Kid LAROI, of course, is excited to see his girlfriend McRae take the stage at the big event. “Maybe I’m biased,” he admits. “It feels wrong to say I’m most excited for anyone else!”

LAROI himself is also returning to the Jingle Ball tour for the third time, taking the stage in New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Miami. “Good music always wins,” he says of this year’s variety of genres. “I’m a huge fan of everyone on the lineup.”

Dasha agrees, and is personally very excited for country’s representation on this year’s lineup. “Finally!” jokes the rising country star, who will be taking the stage at the shows in Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington, D.C. “I feel like for a while people have viewed country music in a box, that it’s for bros in the South and that’s kind of it. There are a lot of up-and-coming artists have changed that narrative with songs that have traveled across the world and new perspectives and new stories. It’s relatable to different types of people now. With the power of social media and new artists, people are finally like, ‘Oh, s—, I’ve been missing out on this.”

She also really wants to get up close and personal with the fans during her performance. “I usually hop into the crowd during ‘Austin,’ so hopefully they let me,” she says. “A girl like me likes to get in the crowd.”

In addition to LA, the Jingle Ball tour will hit Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Miami. See the full lineup list here. For those who can’t see the fun in person, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour stops will be part of an exclusive network special on ABC, airing December 18, and available for streaming the next day on Hulu.

“The annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour has become the biggest holiday music event of the year featuring the hottest artists of the year playing their songs that went No. 1,” said John Sykes, president of entertainment enterprises for iHeartMedia and Tom Poleman, chief programming officer for iHeartMedia, said in a press statement. “We are thrilled to be back again with ABC to bring this year’s lineup to millions more fans across the country.”

The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale begins Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. local time and runs through Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. local time, or while pre-sale supplies last. Pre-sale information and tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. All other tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 4, at noon local time and will be available at iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall.

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Cam’ron Reveals He Turned Down Key to the City From NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Cam’ron made a big revelation on his and Mase‘s show It Is What It Is earlier Friday (Sept. 27). While greeting each other to start their latest episode, Cam asked Mase if he heard about the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams before casually dropping some interesting news.

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“You know what’s crazy? This is word to everything I love,” Cam’ron prefaced. “Last month, they called me to see if I wanted the key to the city. I said, ‘I don’t want to be involved with nothin’.’ They offered me that sh–. They said, ‘Cam, you want the key?’ I said, ‘That ain’t really up my alley right now, I’m cool with the key to New York City, man.’” He added: “Yo, word to blood. That’s word to everything I love. ‘Yo, Cam, you interested in the key to the city?’ What does that get you, though?”

Mase then asked if it was Mayor Adams who called and asked specifically, with Cam clarifying that it was actually the mayor’s office that hit him up. Cam again asked, “What does that get you?” before alluding to the time Diddy received a key to NYC from the mayor (which he eventually was asked to return), telling Mase, “I don’t want nothing to do with keys to the city or the n—as givin’ them out, the n—as who had previously had them. I don’t got nothing to do with the key to the city. I don’t got nothing to do with that,” Cam laughed. “I actually got to go to New York this weekend for about 20 minutes.”

Mayor Adams recently hired defense attorney to the stars Alex Spiro to help him fight five federal charges that he’s been charged with.

You can watch the full episode below.

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Tencent Music, Cloud Music Lead Music Stocks to New Record High

Two Chinese music streaming companies, Cloud Music and Tencent Music Entertainment, led all music stocks in a second consecutive record-setting week.

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Cloud Music surged 31.5% to 121.50 HKD ($15.63) and Tencent Music Entertainment jumped 24.6% to $12.27, benefitted from a surge in Chinese stocks this week. Cloud Music set a new 52-week high of 123.40 HKD ($15.88) on Friday and brought its year-to-date gain to 35.4%. Before the current upswing, Tencent Music had lost more than half its value since hitting its 52-week high of $15.77 on May 16. Now, Tencent Music’s year-to-date gain stands at 36.2%.

Chinese stocks had their best week since 2008 as investors reacted to the country’s stimulus plan announced Tuesday. Among the components of the plan is a provision to allow banks to lend to companies to repurchase their shares and allowing major shareholders to buy larger stakes in companies. As a result, the Shanghai Composite Index, which measures all stocks traded on the Shanghai exchange, shot up 12.8% this week. 

Led by China’s two largest music streaming companies, the Billboard Global Music Index, a float-adjusted index of 20 music business stocks, rose 4.4% to a record 1,956.63 in the week ended Sept. 27. The BGMI has gained 12.2% in the last three weeks and reached a new record high for the second consecutive week. The index had 14 stocks in positive territory and just six of the 20 stocks in the red.

Music stocks easily outperformed most major indexes. In the United States, the Nasdaq composite gained 1.0% to 18,119.59 and the S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 5,738.17. In the United Kingdom, the FTSE 100 was up 1.1% to 8,320.76. South Korea’s KOSPI composite index rose 2.2% to 2,649.78. 

K-pop stocks also had an outstanding week. The four leading South Korean music companies, which have all shed significant value in 2024, posted an average gain of 14.4%. YG Entertainment rose 18.3%, SM Entertainment jumped 16.9%, JYP Entertainment improved 14.2% and HYBE climbed 8.1%. 

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Spotify, the BMGI’s most valuable component, rose 1.1% to $369.13. During the week, Spotify shares rose as high as $389.96—a new all-time high—but fell $20 by the end of Friday. Universal Music Group, the BGMI’s second-most valuable component, gained 4.9% to 23.86 euros ($26.66). On Friday, Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded UMG to “hold” from “reduce” and lowered its price target to 23.50 euros ($26.25) from 27.00 euros ($30.16). 

SiriusXM was one of the week’s few losers, dropping 2.2% to $24.39. Morgan Stanley on Tuesday told investors that SiriusXM faces the risk of “further multiple compression” due to a limited outlook for subscriber and revenue growth. In other words, if SiriusXM was valued at, say, 15 times earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), its growth prospects might merit a lower multiple. 

Music streaming company LiveOne had the week’s biggest decline of 23.2%. Radio broadcaster Cumulus Media fell 8.6% and French music streamer Deezer dropped 8.0%. 

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Mango’s 30% Off Friends & Family Sale Is Still Happening: Here’s What You Should Grab ASAP

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As you transition your wardrobe from lightweight clothing to warmer layers, new fall fashion has been dropping fast and furious, teasing your closet with possible fresh outfits. Rather than pay full price for a chic jacket and jeans, Mango is offering 30% off everything. The clothing brand’s Friends & Family sale is helping you stock up on a fresh, fashion-forward outfit rotation with an extra 30% off styles when you spend $199+.

To snag the discount, just make sure you add $199 (or more) worth of clothing, shoes and accessories to your cart and enter the promo code EXTRA30 at checkout. As an added bonus, you’ll also get free shipping.

Besides offering generous sales, Mango has also become a Hollywood-loved brand, with artists including Charli XCX, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, Perrie Edwards and Katy Perry having previously worn the brand.

The sale is only going on for a limited time, which means the discount is set to expire. You’ll also want to act quickly as sizes and popular styles are already selling out, with some predicting a waiting period of 12 business days before shipment.

Need some inspiration before scrolling through the sale? Keep reading to check out ShopBillboard‘s top picks from Mango’s Friends & Family Sale.

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To help you save time from parsing through all the snag-worthy pieces, we put together our list of the most stylish pieces from the sale that you can buy online (before it’s too late).

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Fur-Effect Coat

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Bring the elements of a cozy blanket to your outerwear with Mango’s Fur-Effect Coat. The style comes in two different shades and features a contrasting hem with button accents that you can adjust to your liking. It’s also collarless for a more rounded and smooth look.

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Cowboy Leather Boots

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Embrace your Cowboy Carter era with these sleek leather cowboy boots. Each wear will give you a pointed toe look complete with a smooth 100% bovine leather for an elevated appearance while the rubber sole will add traction to keep you balanced on more slick ground.

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Billie Straight-Fit Jeans With Studs

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Make a statement with these studded jeans that are designed with a black denim and contrasting silver studs along the edges. It’s made with a cotton material for added comfort and has a medium waist fit you can pair with a simple black belt for a more complete look.

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Handmade Oversized Wool Coat

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Get comfy without sacrificing elegance when you throw on this wool coat. You’ll notice a double-button construction for a more sophisticated look while the neutral brown shade will make it easy to wear with work attire or for drinks with friends.

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Leopard-Print Satin Skirt

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Leopard print is having a moment again this fashion season — and this maxi skirt is the proof. Featuring a silky smooth satin material, the skirt has a straight yet loose fit that’ll move with you on the dance floor or as you rush to catch the train.

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Leather-Effect Jacket

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Instead of the typical black leather jacket, snag this vintage-inspired brown version featuring aged details for a more worn-in look. You can store your small essentials in the two front pockets while the zip closure lets you adjust the opening to your liking.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best oversized leather jackets, knee-high boots and maxi dresses.

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Otis Redding to Receive Posthumous Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Otis Redding is about to get a little “Respect” – to borrow the title of one of his most famous compositions – from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The late soul music legend will be honored posthumously with a star on Friday, Oct. 4, at 11:30 a.m. PT at 6150 Hollywood Blvd. Redding’s star is in the category of live theatre/live performance.

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Five-time Grammy-winning producer (and previous Walk of Fame honoree) Jimmy Jam will emcee the star ceremony. Killer Mike, who won three Grammys in the rap field in February, will speak. Accepting the award will be the singer’s daughter, Karla Redding-Andrews.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to dedicate a star to the legendary Otis Redding, whose music continues to inspire generations,” Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies, said in a statement.

Redding has long been regarded as one of the greatest soul singers in popular music history. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994 and received a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 1999. Three of his recordings are in the Grammy Hall of Fame – his 1965 hit “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (to Stop Now),” his 1967 reinvention of the 1933 pop standard “Try a Little Tenderness” and his deeply moving 1968 classic “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay.” Aretha Franklin’s classic 1967 version of “Respect,” which Redding wrote and had the initial hit with in 1965, is also in the Grammy Hall.

Redding had a volley of hits between 1964 and 1967. He even played at the Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967. But less than six months later, on Dec. 10, 1967, he died in a plane crash in Madison, Wisc. en route to a concert. He was just 26.

The first sign that his music would live on came when “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay” shot to No. 1 in early 1968 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Top Selling R&B Singles (as the chart was then called). Redding also had a pair of top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 in the spring of 1968 – History of Otis Redding and The Dock of the Bay. In early 1969, “Dock of the Bay” won two Grammys – best rhythm & blues song and best rhythm & blues vocal performance, male.

Redding’s influence continues through the work of the Otis Redding Foundation, ran by his widow Zelma and daughter Karla Redding-Andrews, which seeks to preserve his legacy through empowering music education for all youth.

The star ceremony will be streamed live at WalkOfFame.com.

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Travis Scott Releases Soccer Jersey Collection Celebrating Europe & South America Tour Stops

Travis Scott is giving fans across the globe the chance to get their hands on exclusive Circus Maximus Tour merchandise.

Fútbol fans are in luck, as La Flame released the UTOPIA collection of soccer jerseys from his travels during recent European and South American tour stops on Friday (Sept. 27).

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The capsule is currently available on his website, with jerseys going for $90 plus shipping fees. Customers can expect the jerseys to arrive in about four to six weeks.

The jerseys seemingly take inspiration from the national teams’ colors of the countries they represent, with Scott tying in the classic kits of Argentina, Brazil and more for his own Circus Maximus jersey.

Other countries to receive official UTOPIA kits include England, Chile, Italy, Mexico, Colombia, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal and others. There’s even a Cactus Jack soccer ball on sale for $50.

Scott is also releasing his highly anticipated Air Jordan 1 Low “Medium Olive” on Saturday on his website. Early resale markets value the sneakers at $400+ on consignments shops such as Flight Club.

Scott will continue his Circus Maximus Tour with the One Night Only in Utopia show taking over New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Oct. 9.

The 33-year-old rapper is back in France for Paris Fashion Week, walking in VETEMENTS’ show on Friday.

Footage surfaced of Scott in latex pants with a jacket and boots to complete the fashionable gothic robot look. Model Gigi Hadid also walked in the show and they held hands down the runway at one point alongside the designer’s creative director Guram Gvasalia.

Watch the footage below.

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Stream ‘Inside Out 2,’ Find Sabrina Carpenter & Billie Eilish Tickets and More Billboard Family Hits of the Week

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The Billboard Family Hits of the Week compiles what’s new and worth your family’s time in music, movies, TV, books, games and more. Forget the mind-numbing scrolling and searching “what to watch for family movie night” … again. The best in family entertainment each week is all in one place, in this handy guide. Isn’t it satisfying to cross something off your list?

Heading into the weekend, Disney+ is the answer to you “what-to-watch tonight” dilemma, with box-office hit Inside Out 2 — a clever sequel that’ll make you feel all the emotions — finally streaming for free to subscribers. The Pixar blockbuster, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, is ready to be enjoyed at home by all ages.

When the younger kids go to bed, give WandaVision spin-off Agatha All Along a chance. The series, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, just premiered last week on Disney+. Its first three episodes will keep you entertained until the next one arrives on Wednesday.

Sabrina Carpenter or Billie Eilish, both at the start of their fall tours, might be coming to a city near you. If you sing “please, please, please” to yourself enough, one of these tricks to finding last-minute concert tickets might work.

Ready to play? Nintendo released its latest Zelda game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which actually has you playing as Princess Zelda instead of Link. Plus, we’re eyeing some brand-new LEGO sets based on the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked (starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo).

Find more about this week’s top picks in the Billboard Family Hits of the Week below:

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Camila Cabello Wears Daring Ski Mask & Reunites With Normani at Paris Fashion Week

Countless celebrity faces have been spotted around Paris Fashion Week this fall, and even though Camila Cabello was in attendance, her face went unseen.

At the Vetements runway show in the French capital on Friday (Sept. 27), the pop star sported a black balaclava that covered her entire head, minus cutouts for her eyes, mouth and glitzy earrings. She paired the daring accessory with a lacy bodysuit, black jacket and miniskirt.

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At one point, Cabello reunited with her former Fifth Harmony bandmate Normani to snap photos together near the catwalk, also joined by Ice Spice. J Balvin, Bella Thorne, Fedez and Tom Daley were also in attendance, while Travis Scott and Gigi Hadid both walked in the brand’s Spring-Summer 2025 showcase.

Though the “Havana” singer certainly stood out with her Fashion Week look, it wasn’t entirely random. Cabello has been incorporating ski masks into the aesthetics of her latest album C,XOXO — which debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 in July — sporting a pink, bedazzled head-and-face covering in the LP’s trailer and the official visualizer for lead single “I Luv It” featuring Playboi Carti.

Normani also dropped an album over the summer, sharing her long-awaited debut LP Dopamine in June. The projected charted at No. 91 on the Billboard 200.

Shortly after Dopamine dropped, Cabello showed her fellow X Factor alum some love. “Putting out a project is vulnerable and hard and you are doing it beautifully ! Congratulations on your first album and many more to come !!!!!!!!” the “Bam Bam” artist commented on Instagram at the time, to which Normani replied: “@camila_cabello thank you so much for this 🖤 this seriously means a lot and so v proud of you. you’re next, let’s goooo.”

See a ski-masked Cabello interact with Normani at Paris Fashion Week below.

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Ciara Drops ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Capsule Collection With Bebe: Shop the New Release

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From fashion to music, Ciara is on the move. This week, the singer celebrates a new single, a clothing collaboration and the 20th anniversary of her debut LP Goodies.

CiCi took to Instagram on Thursday (Sept. 26) to gush over her new single with Busta Rhymes and her capsule collection with Bebe. “’Wassup Wassup!!!’ We celebrating life!! Just dropped my new song Wassup [with] @BustaRhymes and my new @bebe by CiCi collection all in one night.”

The Bebe x Ciara collection is made up of sets, suits and separates, including tops, corsets, trousers, jeans, jumpsuits, bodysuits, loungewear, outerwear and accessories — handbags, sunglasses, hats and shoes and sunglasses — priced from $42 to $299.

The first part of the collection, featuring a palette of metallics, natural and jewel tones, rich greens, deep blues and leopard prints, dropped on Sept. 24. The second half of the collection will be released in October.

Ciara serves as the face of Bebe’s fall 2024 campaign and creative director.

“I’m thrilled to have partnered with Bebe on this one-of-a-kind special collection, especially being a longtime fan of the brand,” Ciara said in a press announcement. “Having creative direction control and merging my personal style with this iconic fashion brand has been an incredible journey. This collection is all about empowering confidence, and embracing bold, new looks. I can’t wait for everyone to experience it.”

“We are excited to have collaborated with Ciara on this exclusive capsule collection. Her unique style and long standing admiration for the brand, perfectly align with bebe’s brand vision,” noted Ralph Gindi, COO of Bebe’s parent company, Bluestar Alliance. “This collection represents creativity and attitude, designed to inspire confidence. We are excited for our customers – existing and new to experience this collaboration.”

The collection is available at bebe.com and select retailers.

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Bebe x Ciara Better Thangs Lounge Set

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50 Cent on Avoiding Diddy Parties Over the Years: ‘I’m Not With All That Freaky Sh–‘

50 Cent has been one of the only rappers to be vocal about the alleged sexual misconduct of Diddy.

He’s trolled the fallen mogul with baby oil memes and has been talking about making a documentary about his alleged accusations since earlier this year, when he posted a mock poster for a docuseries entitled “Diddy Do It?”

50 sat down with Lincoln Salazar of The Enthusiast Podcast to talk about a number of topics, which, of course, included Diddy and his upcoming docuseries with Netflix. Salazar refers to the yet-to-be-titled doc as “Diddy Do I?” as it starts to get into his questions. 50 took that as a question and comically answered, “He did it. No, he did it. He did it,” as he nodded yes with a sly smile on his face. He continued by saying, “And I’m the only one who’s been vocal about this long before.”

50 added: “But I also didn’t participate. I also didn’t go to those parties. So a lot of the celebrity culture that you don’t hear saying anything is because they participated to a degree.” He then was asked by Salazar if there was a specific reason as to why the Queens rapper avoided Diddy’s infamous parties. “I’m just not with all that freaky sh–,” he said. “Like, all of the stuff he’s doing, I’m not into that type of stuff. I’m just a little more, maybe you could say, basic or normal.”

50 also threw a little shot at TMZ for their documentary TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy that’s available on Tubi. “It’s a bad situation but it hasn’t happened yet,” he said. “So how could you document it when it hasn’t happened yet? That’s forecasting.”

You can watch the full interview below:

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