La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho achieves its 18th No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart as “Aquí Hay Para Llevar” jumps 2-1 to rule the Sept. 7-dated list.

“Aquí Hay Para Llevar” is La Arrolladora Banda El Limón’s first champ since the group’s collab with Alejandro Fernández, “Nunca Dudes en Llamarme,” ruled for one week in September 2022. In between, the Sinaloans placed two other top 10s, including “Ya Me La Debías,” which reached No. 10 high in February.

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“Aquí Hay Para Llevar,” released April 19 on Disa/UMLE, lands at the summit on Regional Mexican Airplay with 6.6 million audience impressions earned in the U.S. during the Sept. 23-29 tracking week according to Luminate; that’s an 11% gain in audience from the week prior.

The song was produced by Fernando Camacho and composed by singer-songwriters Edgar Barrera and Luis Mexia. While both artists have landed in the top 10 on the Latin Songwriters chart, Barrera topped the tally for 23 weeks.

“Aquí” marks the 18th time that La Arrolladora has claimed the weekly crown on Regional Mexican Airplay among 49 career entries. The group pulled its longest-leading run No. 1 through “El Ruido de Tus Zapatos” for 16 consecutive weeks at No. 1 in 2023. Plus, with the new win, La Arrolladora now ties Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga for the fourth-most champs since the chart launched in 1994, both with 18 No. 1s. With the list updating this week, here’s the review of the acts with the most No. 1s on the Mexican radio tally:

25, Calibre 50
20, Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
19, Intocable
18, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga
18, La Arrolladora Banda el Limón de Rene Camacho
17, Christian Nodal
17, Los Tigres del Norte

Elsewhere, “Aquí” offers a bright spot for La Arolladora on the overall Latin Airplay chart, as the song pushes 5-3 for the group’s highest-ranking entry since the No. 2-peaking “El Ruido de Tus Zapatos” in 2013.

All charts (dated Sept. 7, 2024) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, Sept. 4 (a day later than usual due to the Labor Day holiday Sept. 2). For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.

After Britney Spears‘ former assistant suggested that Emma Roberts should star in the upcoming Britney biopic, the actress called it her “true dream” to play the pop princess. Well, Billboard also picked our dream cast for the biopic, and (sorry to Emma), we have a different Britney in mind: Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney.

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On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing all the possibilities for the film based on Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me, set to be helmed by Wicked director Jon M. Chu. Who should join Spears in the ultimate early 2000s pop power couple as Justin Timberlake? Who should play Britney’s mom, dad and sister? Revisit our Britney biopic dream cast here, and listen to the full podcast below:

Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Sabrina Carpenter achieves her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with the debut of Short n’ Sweet and how all 12 of the album’s songs are on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including three in the top four. Plus, Travis Scott’s 2014 mixtape makes its chart debut following its first official release, as the set opens at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Also, how Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” featuring Morgan Wallen, wraps up the summer season as Billboard’s official song of the summer.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard‘s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard‘s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard’s managing director, charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)

Embodying a rock-star spirit with a jet-setter’s itinerary, Jhayco embarks on a new chapter with the release of his fourth studio album, Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X), due out Friday, Sept 6. Wearing the quintessential rockstar attire — leather pants, sleek black boots, a fitted white T-shirt and shades — Jhayco reveals how his extensive travels and personal evolution have deeply shaped this ambitious new endeavor.

His most involved project to date, he not only co-wrote but also took a hands-on approach in co-producing the album with industry heavyweights such as Tainy, Haze and El Arma Secreta, among others, and shared that “Le Clique” embodies a larger, more personal concept. “I have a phrase that says, ‘Vida Rockstar is the movement, and Le Clique is my family, my people, my company,’” he explains to Billboard. “It’s a new step in my career, a new chapter. I felt it was crucial to present this to the world, and what better way than to name the album after it.”

After a three-year hiatus following his 2021 album Timelezz, the 31-year-old Puerto Rican ventured globally to record, making stops in Paris, Madrid, Puerto Rico, Miami and Los Angeles. The essence of these diverse cultural capitals is captured throughout the album’s 29 tracks. “The album has a lot of influence from many places,” he notes. “It was very important because in other parts of the world, you can see other kinds of music and other things that people listen to. That’s why it has a lot of diversity of sound. Obviously, all my music has always [been] centered more in the sound of Puerto Rico, but traveling to other places I was inspired by different things, different moments and for me, it was something very special.”

Spanning from skater-leaning pop-punk to reggaetón and trap, the album features a mix of collaborations with both legendary figures and exciting newcomers such as Yandel, Kapo, Dei V, Omar Courtz, DJ Khaled, Eladio Carrión, Peso Pluma, Bryant Myers, Luar La L and Yovngchimi.

Reflecting on his artistic journey, Jhayco expressed his personal connection and satisfaction with the final product. “I’ve gotten to the place where I feel comfortable in every area of my artistry: from the composition, to the production, to the projection, to the energy, and everything I’m doing. That’s why I’ve been working so hard,” he says. “I felt like one year wasn’t enough to really fill every space. You go through so much, and I feel like [the process of making] this album has gone through so much with me, sentimentally, the ups and downs. I’ve put my heart into it, and it’s gonna show in the creativeness.”

Formerly known as Jhay Cortez, the artist has released and featured in one of the most successful singles in pop, such as Bad Bunny’s “Dakiti” and his own hit “No Me Conoce (Remix)” with J Balvin and Bunny.

Watch Jhayco’s interview with Billboard in the video above, and find out about his foray into defining his rock-star persona and novel soundscapes with Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X).

JHAYCO has created several viral hits, from “Dakiti” to “No Me Conoce,” and now the Latin star is releasing his third studio album. JHAYCO talks how ‘Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X)’ is inspired by his childhood, the different themes the album plays into, his performance and collaboration with Peso Pluma more!

Isabela Raygoza: Welcome to Beat by Beat, the Billboard interview. I’m Isabela Raygoza and I’m here with Jhayco. How are you?

Jhayco: Good, good. Happy.

Very happy to have you here in New York. You are about to release a fire album ‘cause I had a preview to listen to. So let’s talk about it. ‘Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X).’ Exactly. Well, first of all, it’s your first album in three years since ‘Timelezz.’ 

Yes, I was working on this album which took a lot of time, effort and love. And I’m very excited that my fans and the public will get to listen to what I’ve been working on for three years. 

Oh, that must be really exciting. And I love the colors that you have in it, you know the sonic transitions also. What’s the story behind it?

Yeah, so I have this phrase that says “Le Clique is the family, Rockstar life is the movement.” So basically, rockstar life is my movement and Le Clique is like my crew, you know? My company that I will be working with talents in the future and all that. So you know, it’s just my new step in my career, you know? A new chapter, so I felt like it was crucial to present this to the world and what’s better than putting it as a name?

Amazing. And the album does arrive at a new stage in your career, so what does it mean to you just professionally and personally? 

Keep watching to learn more!

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are living proof that love prevails over all.

The “Woman’s World” singer and the Pirates of the Caribbean star first sparked dating rumors back in January 2016, when they were seen dancing together at a Golden Globes after party. The two were then spotted on a number of vacations and out on dates together, before the pop singer made their relationship Instagram official in May 2016. In early 2017, the pair briefly split before reconnecting by the end of the year. Since then they’ve been inseparable, ultimately getting engaged in 2019 and welcoming their daughter Daisy Dove in 2020.

Throughout it all, the pair always has fun together. Most recently, the duo jumped out of a helicopter into the ocean while on vacation, as seen in a clip posted to Perry’s Instagram feed with lyrics from her song “Lifetimes” in the caption. “Like the stars are in the sky/ You and I will find each other / In every single life,” she wrote.

Bloom was previously married to Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr, with whom he shares 13-year-old son Flynn. The duo split in 2013. Perry, meanwhile, was married to actor Russell Brand until 2012.

From flirting at an after party to engagement and welcoming a daughter together, see below for a full timeline of Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry’s relationship.

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Thanks to VPNs, it’s getting easier than ever to safely stream your favorite TV series, movies and other programs from anywhere around the world.

What is a VPN? Think of it as a digital cloak that allows you to stream everything from must-watch TV shows to movies and sporting events, whenever and wherever you want.

Traveling abroad? VPNs will keep you connected while you’re away. But they’re not just for streaming your favorite programs internationally and accessing websites that may be inaccessible from outside of the U.S. You can use a VPNs at home, or at work, to keep your personal information secure as most VPNs offer private streaming and malware protection to keep your devices safe from viruses, hackers, phishing and other digital scams.

To get technical, a VPN, or “virtual private network,” encrypts your connection to hide your IP address, which allows you to stream from just about anywhere around the world. Although some platforms restrict VPN use, you can access VPNs on certain streaming platforms such as DirecTV, Peacock, Philo and Max.

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Most VPN services have monthly and annual plans, but if you’re not so familiar with the process, you might not want to lock yourself into an extended plan just yet. It’s better to start with a monthly package, or free trial where available (some VPNs offer a 30-day, money-back guarantee.)

With football season right around the corner and fall TV shows rolling out this month, we’ve collected a list of the five best VPNs for TV streaming, web surfing, gaming and more that are compatible with iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, FireTV, Chrome, Firefox and other platforms.

See below for a short rundown of plans, pricing and other details you need to know.

NordVPN

NordVPN is a favorite of ours, due to its convenience, ease of use and speed. It works on multiple streaming platforms, allowing you to stay connected to your favorite programs, no matter how far you travel. It’s incredibly user-friendly, with easy access on up to 10 devices.

$3.09/month $11.59/month 73% off

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NordVPN has a strong connection to multiple servers in 111 countries around the world, but you’ll receive a notification to choose a new server if the current one is going offline or unavailable. Other features include malware protection, Data Breach Scanners, along with ad-blocking and tracking, which stops sites from tracking your online activity.

And right now, you can join for 73% off, plus three months free.

ExpressVPN

With servers in more than 150 countries, the ability to connect on up to eight devices simultaneously and a 30-day, money-back guarantee, ExpressVPN is one of the Web’s most popular VPN services (just Google “VPNs” and see what pops up first).

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ExpressVPN offers one of the best options for international streaming at rapid speed (there’s a reason why it’s called “express” VPN) along with encrypted files, safe browsing and added protection to keep your personal information secure. You can join ExpressVPN for $6.67/month (49% off) for the first three months.

Surfshark

For a budget option, consider Surfshark. It’s a decent, budget VPN, according to TikTok reviews.

$2.69/month with 2-year plan $17.95/month 85% off

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The VPN protects your personal info: search history, passwords and IP address. And you won’t have to worry about pop-ups, cookies and ads. There’s also antivirus protection that blocks access to your device’s camera.

Private Internet Access

Billed as the most “transparent” VPN option among its competitors, Private Internet Access offers fast streaming, advanced split tunneling that lets you customize settings for different apps and websites, and a “Kill Switch” to keep your data safe from leaks if the connection drops.

$2.03/month with 2-year plan $11.99/month 83% off

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Like many of the other choices on the list, PIA has ad-blocking, 24/7 customer assistance and monthly, annual and three-year plans, the latter being the cheapest at $2.03 for three years and three months. Monthly plans cost $11.99 and the year plan is $3.33/month (billed annually).

More Budget VPNs

Other budget VPN options include CyberGhost ($2.03 per month) and PureVPN for $2.14/month (regularly $11.95). There’s also Pure VPN, which features a comprehensive, user-friendly dashboard, “cutting-edge encryption” for secure and private browsing, and a social media checker that scans your privacy settings.

Reviews are mixed on PureVPN, as multiple Reddit users noted slower speeds and lagging. Keeping that in mind, PureVPN offers monthly plans for $11.95, or $2.14 for the standard plan. The Max plan is $4.07/month, 80% off, for a two-year subscription, plus three additional months.

For more streaming recommendations, see our roundups of the best digital antennas for access to local channels and best internet for rural areas.

The summer was full of back-to-back hits, but who took home the crown of Billboard’s 2024 Song of the Summer? Keep watching to find out!

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The song of the summer has been crowned. Can you guess what it is? We’re breaking down your top five right now. Tommy Richman seemed to come out of nowhere with a song you couldn’t escape during the summer of 2024, “Million Dollar Baby,” which is why it’s at No. 5. At No. 4 is a girl who works late ‘cause she’s a singer. “Espresso” catapulted Sabrina Carpenter to chart superstardom, which she followed with another song of the summer track. Next up, a battle of hip-hop. After a lot of back-and-forth between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, KDot dropped a track that became so big, he performed it six times at one show. And sometimes you gotta look to the past to see the future. After being featured on Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter,’ Shaboozey samples J-Kwon’s 2004 hit “Tipsy” for our No. 2 song on this list, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” And a song so big it needs two superstars: Post Malone and Morgan Wallen spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with our 2024 song of the summer, “I Had Some Help.” For the full list, head to billboard.com.

Hailey Bieber is officially a mom, and has some new ice to go with her new title!

The Rhode founder took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of her hand, rocking her engagement ring on her ring finger, and a sparkling gold and diamond “Mom” ring on her index finger. See the post before it disappears here.

Per Page Six, the stunning ring is an Isa Grutman Jewelry design that retails for nearly $2,000 and features .21 carats of diamonds amid the 14-karat gold band.

Last month, Hailey and Justin Bieber welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Jack Blues Bieber. They shared the exciting news via an Instagram post, in which Hailey’s hand is seen holding her baby’s tiny foot.

The model previously opened up about her pregnancy journey in a W magazine cover story. “I probably could have hid it until the end, but I didn’t enjoy the stress of not being able to enjoy my pregnancy outwardly,” she explained of announcing her pregnancy at the six-month mark. “I felt like I was hiding this big secret, and it didn’t feel good. I wanted the freedom to go out and live my life.”

She added that she was taking advantage of spending one-on-one time with her musician husband. “In the beginning [of pregnancy], it was super emotional for me,” she told W. “Like, ‘I love this human so much. How can I possibly bring someone else into this?’ I’m trying to soak in these days of it being Justin and me, just the two of us.”

After a four year hiatus, the DJ Awards are back.

A collection of DJs both famous and rising were recently announced as nominees in the awards’ nine music categories: house, Afro, techno, tech house, drum & bass, organic house, progressive house, breakthrough artist, live act and international DJ. Nominated artists include Peggy Gou, Martin Garrix, Blond:ish, Michael Bibi, Mochakk, Barry Can’t Swim, Francis Mercier, Rüfüs du Sol, Black Coffee and more.

See the complete list of genre nominees below. Voting for the awards is open to the public via the DJ Awards website.

Beyond the genre awards, categories include a group of industry-focused awards, with the Ibiza Icon award being given as, the awards state, “a tribute to the legendary figures who have shaped Ibiza’s music scene, leaving an indelible mark on the island’s rich club culture and in our hearts.” The Ibiza Track of The Summer award will go to the song that most powerfully soundtracked the summer of 2024 on the island, and a number of awards will acknowledge achievements in the industry and live music space outside of Europe. These awards will be be voted for by dance industry execs from the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM).

The ceremony is set for Oct. 2 at the island’s Club Chinois. Tickets for the event go on sale Sept. 13, the same day that public voting closes. 2024 marks the 23rd year for the DJ Awards, with the ceremony founded in 1998 by Ibiza residents José Pascual and Lenny Krarup.

The Awards are now under new ownership after being taken over earlier this year by Andy Grant, who recently told Mixmag that in 2024 “the most important outcome being to gain the respect of the global dance community as the new trusted guardians of this responsibility. Beyond that everything is on the table, and my vision is nothing short of positioning the DJ Awards alongside the Oscars and the Brit Awards in terms of scale, reach and recognition.”

2024 DJ Awards Music Categories & Nominees:

House

  • Gorgon City
  • Honey Dijon
  • Kerri Chandler
  • Sam Divine
  • Seth Troxler
  • Syreeta
  • TSHA

Trance

  • Armin van Buuren
  • Astrix
  • Dash Berlin
  • Infected Mushroom
  • Paul Van Dyk
  • Tiësto
  • Vini Vici

Techno

  • Amelie Lens
  • Charlotte de Witte
  • Indira Paganotto
  • Paco Osuna
  • Nico Moreno
  • Sara Landry
  • Sven Väth

Progressive House

  • ARTBAT
  • CamelPhat
  • Cristoph        
  • Eli & Fur
  • Eric Prydz
  • Franky Wah
  • Hernán Cattáneo
  • Tale of Us

Organic House

  • Bedouin
  • BLOND:ISH
  • Jan Blomqvist
  • Monolink
  • Patrice Bäumel
  • Robag Wruhme
  • WhoMadeWho

Tech House

  • Jamie Jones
  • Joseph Capriati
  • Marco Carola
  • The Martinez Brothers
  • Michael Bibi
  • Mochakk
  • PAWSA
  • Solomun
  • Vintage Culture

Afro

  • Black Coffee
  • Francis Mercier
  • Kelvin Momo
  • KILIMANJARO
  • Kitty Amor
  • Major League DJz
  • Pablo Fierro
  • Themba

Live Act

  • Barry Can’t Swim
  • Ben Böhmer
  • Bicep
  • Fred Again..
  • Mathew Jonson
  • Róisín Murphy
  • Rüfüs du Sol

Drum & Bass

  • Bou
  • Chase & Status
  • Hedex
  • Nia Archives
  • Sub Focus
  • Wilkinson

The Riot Noise Breakthrough Artist

  • Archie Hamilton
  • Ben Sterling
  • Desiree
  • Fleur Shore
  • James Hype
  • Miss Monique
  • Sammy Virji
  • Wade

International DJ

  • Calvin Harris
  • David Guetta
  • Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
  • Fisher
  • Martin Garrix
  • Peggy Gou
  • Swedish House Mafia

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Are you celebrating your child’s birthday this month? If your child is ages three and up, consider adding this Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Plush Toy to your cart. This toy is a great option for both boys and girls, bringing hours of fun with its engaging features. According to the brand, all you need to do is simply push the web on Spidey’s foot to activate dance mode. This one of a kind feature is sure to turn your space into a dance party with your toddler.

If that’s not enough, this toy also features 20 phrases and sounds, two instrumental songs, and interactive pretend wall-crawling action that your child will love. One Walmart customer said, “Kids absolutely adore their new spider toy. They love Spider Man to start with, but this toy provides them engagement and entertainment for quite a while. The batteries last a long time and the volume isn’t too annoying for mom and dad!”

You can find this interactive toy on Amazon and Walmart. It’s also available at Target for pickup at select stores. Hurry, go get it before it’s gone.

This $40 Dance-and-Crawl Spiderman Is 'Filled With So Much Fun'

Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Dance ‘N Crawl Spidey Interactive Plush Toy


Get ready to do the Spidey dance, the Spidey crawl, and the 20 Spidey sounds and phrases that are sure to encourage playful interaction between you and your toddler. One Amazon customer said, “This is giftable and so cool. I got this for my son on his birthday and he loved it. It is filled with so much fun and the spider toy is made of good quality and is strong… it’s a nice toy for anyone that is obsessed with Spider-Man like my boy.”

Customers also love that no assembly is required—it’s ready for your child to enjoy right out of the box.

For more product recommendations, check out these Peppa Pig Lego Duplo Sets, this Care Bear Grumpy as Frankenstein Plush Toy, and these Harry Potter inspired squishmallows.