Drake is always watching.

The Toronto rapper surprised a fan by sending a DM via Instagram, encouraging him to break down more of his music on social media after Dylan Garcia’s explainers of Drake’s songs, bars and beefs went viral.

“New breakdowns coming Dylan,” the message reads in the screenshot Garcia posted recently.

He posted the first video in his series entitled “Explaining Drake songs to my girlfriend” about a week ago, and it has since clocked in around 2 million views.

Each video shows Garcia and his shorty sitting in a car listening to Drake songs as she asks questions and he tries to answer them for her. And then after his videos have been racking up views, he posted an update over the weekend revealing that not only did Drake send him a message, but he followed him as well. After his girlfriend Char asked what the message meant, Dylan replied, “It means he’s releasing his new album soon and we’re going to have some new breakdowns to do.”

Drake has been rolling out Iceman for about a year now, with the first episode of the YouTube series being posted on his account on July 5, 2025. Drake also released the single “What Did I Miss?” on the same day. Speaking of which, Garcia’s Instagram reel explaining one of the lines from “What Did I Miss?” has garnered 4 million views and counting. Not sure if he’s explaining it right aside from the TLC, Chilli and Left Eye reference, but you can be the judge.

Iceman soon cometh (we hope).

State attorneys general have resumed the antitrust trial against Live Nation — just as Senate democrats released a new report decrying “half measures” in the Department of Justice’s settlement with the company.

Monday (March 16) marked the first day of Live Nation’s trial since the DOJ revealed a surprise settlement — after witnesses began testifying last week. The deal calls for Live Nation to change certain practices that have allegedly stifled competition in live music, including by capping ticketing fees and relaxing exclusivity policies, though it does not require the company to divest Ticketmaster.

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Breaking up Live Nation and Ticketmaster was the original goal stated by both the feds and dozens of states when they teamed up to sue back in 2024. Many states, including officials in New York and California, say this is still a sticking point and have refused to sign onto the DOJ settlement. These states brought back the jury on Monday, picking up the trial right where their now-absent federal colleagues left off.

“California is excited to get back to work, present new evidence to the jury, and to fight for a better deal for consumers,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta in a statement Monday. “Any resolution in this case must actually serve consumers, the marketplace and the law.”

These states received a vote of confidence Monday from Democrats on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which released a minority report titled, “So Casually Cruel: How Ticketmaster’s Monopoly Supercharges Prices and Fees.”

The result of a three-year investigation, including the review of more than 100,000 pages of internal documents, the report claims Ticketmaster is largely to blame for the rising cost of concert tickets. The subcommittee says this is because Ticketmaster has pushed artists to “aggressively” ramp up the use of dynamic pricing and make their tickets available for resale before general on-sales begin.

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The report ultimately concludes that Live Nation and Ticketmaster should be split up, with ranking member Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) writing that the DOJ’s settlement “will do little to protect musicians, their fans and independent venues.”

“As state attorneys general move to continue this important antitrust case, this report reinforces what DOJ said when filing its suit in 2024, but which the Trump Administration has evidently forgotten: ‘It is time to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster,’” wrote Blumenthal.

Ticketmaster representatives criticized the report in a statement on Monday, saying it “misrepresents how the live events industry works.” The company added, “Secondary ticketing creates industry-wide challenges faced by every tour no matter which promoter or ticketing company is used. This is why we’ve long called for industry resale reform, including price caps, while also developing tools to empower artists and protect fans.”

Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia are proceeding full steam ahead with the trial in New York federal court. Three states have officially signed onto the DOJ settlement (Arkansas, Nebraska and South Dakota), while a handful of others are still negotiating with Live Nation. Any states that do settle will be paid financial damages out of a $280 million fund created by Live Nation as part of the DOJ deal.

The trial resumed on Monday with AEG Presents CEO Jay Marciano, who’d been testifying when news of the settlement pulled the proceedings to a screeching halt last week. Next up on the witness stand was Bob Roux, Live Nation’s president of U.S. concerts.

The jury is expected to hear testimony for several more weeks. Billboard is providing weekly one-sheet trial recaps each Friday, where we’ll sum up all the major testimony and courtroom fireworks and tell you why it matters.


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The world of PC gaming is extremely complex and, frankly, expensive.

Gaming setups are tailored based on a multitude of factors that vary from person to person. The laptop you buy can basically make or break the quality of your gaming experience, whether you choose to load up a horror game, RPG or a first-person shooter. With all that said, you don’t have to spend a fortune on your gaming laptop to have a good time. Amazon is currently running spring deals on user-friendly starter gaming laptops up to 71% off.

Our choice of the lot is this Mallrace gaming laptop that is now just $399.99 for a limited time. The laptop is affixed with a standard 15.6 inch full high definition display and a power-efficient mobile AMD Radeon RX Vega 5 processor with basic 1080p performance. Translation? This means the gaming laptop is great for everyday use along with web browsing, streaming and light gaming.

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This kind of processor is best for running games like Valorant, League of Legends, CS:GO, GTA V, Minecraft, Rocket League, Skyrim, Far Cry 4 and Stardew Valley, among a slew of others. For larger, more graphic-heavy titles, we recommend setting graphics to “low” or “medium” and use 720p resolution for playable framerates, around 30–60+ FPS, so you won’t experience any lag or buffering. This laptop has 16GB of RAM (random access memory) or simply memory.

This is a standard metric that indicates what your device can simultaneously run, like running a AAA title while also running something like Discord or YouTube in the background. Think of this feature like multitasking. 16GB is widely considered the “sweet spot” as far as RAM is concerned, offering a balance between performance and productivity.

These facets of this gaming laptop are the most crucial to your gaming experience, but the rest is subjective. For instance, the Mallrace is pre-loaded with Windows 11 so it’s ready to use right out of the box for convenience. The computer is also fixed with a 55Wh lithium-ion battery that could aid in gaming for years to come, since those kinds of batteries can last up to two to five years before capacity drops slightly.

Bottom line? If you’re starting your PC gaming journey, you want a standard model that will run all your favorites without issue. You’ll also want something that won’t break the bank, which checks out for this Mallrace model since it’s only $399.99.

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The 2026 March Madness bracket is now set. After the NCAA Selection Sunday TV special on March 15, Duke has now been slotted as the No. 1 overall seed in the college basketball tournament and grabbed the top seed in the East region. Michigan is a close second and a betting favorite against the Blue Devils. The Wolverines locked up the No. 1 seed in the Midwest region while Florida is the top seed in the South and Arizona in the West.

Who will win? Who will have a major upset? Who will take home the coveted NABC National Championship Trophy? You’ll have to tune in to find out.

How to Watch March Madness, At a Glance:

March Madness will be spread across a variety of different TV channels including CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. For those who don’t have cable, there’s plenty of ways to stream every NCAA tournament game online and for free. Keep reading on for our where to watch March Madness guide to learn about how you can take advantage of a few free trials to watch all the college basketball you want without paying a dime.

Where to Watch Every 2026 March Madness Games Online:

Watching March Madness can be tricky, but with our guide basketball fans can choose the right streaming platform to watch their favorite teams play. Fans can take advantage of multiple streaming services that offer free trials, so you can stream the college tournament for free. Signing up to streamers like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and Fubo, you can get right into the action.

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Get access to CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.


DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial, which will let you watch CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV for free. The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network is included in all of the streaming packages. In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.

How to watch Paramount+ online

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There are two plans to choose from: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ Premium.


For those looking to sign up, Paramount+ offers an affordable Essential plan for $8.99 per month, which will give you access to the March Madness games alongside tens of thousands of episodes and movies, including exclusive and original content, as well as NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League and 24/7 live news on CBS News.

If you want to go ad-free, you can subscribe to Paramount+ Premium for $13.99 per month and you’ll not only receive access to Showtime’s exclusive and original programs, but your local CBS station, additional live sports and the ability to download content to watch on-the-go.

Paramount+ doesn’t offer a free trial, but there is a slight workaround to subscribe to the platform for free this weekend. Right now, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial for Walmart+, which includes Paramount+ as one of its streaming perks.

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For the most content options, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV for just $82.99 per month.

And, unlike the rest of the options, you can also expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. You’ll not only have all of the Hulu library to watch, but also exclusive and original programming available exclusively on ESPN Unlimited.

Max has multiple subscription tiers: ad-supported, commercial free and ultimate ad-free. Max’s paid subscriptions start at $10.99/month for the basic ad-supported streaming, or $18.49/month to watch ad free. With HBO Max you can watch each channel broadcasting March Madness games, including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.

The Premium ad-free package is $22.99 per month and includes 4K Ultra HD quality, 100 downloads to watch on the go and you can stream on up to four devices at once. You can also bundle Max with Hulu and Disney+ for $19.99/month for ad-supported streaming on up to two devices at once and $32.99/month for ad-free streaming.

Here’s the Full 2026 March Madness Schedule:

Don’t want to miss a game? We’ve compiled the full first round schedule for March Madness below, include dates, times and channel broadcast.

Tuesday, March 17

  • 6:40 p.m. – No. 16 UMBC vs. No. 16 Howard (TruTV)
  • 9:10 p.m. – No. 11 Texas vs. No. 11 NC State (TruTV)

Wednesday, March 18

  • 6:40 p.m. – No. 16 Prairie View A&M vs. No. 16 Lehigh (TruTV)
  • 9:10 p.m. – No. 11 Miami (Ohio) vs. No. 11 SMU (TruTV)

Thursday, March 19

  • 12:15 p.m. – No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 TCU (CBS)
  • 12:40 p.m. – No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 13 Troy (TruTV)
  • 1:30 p.m. – No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 11 South Florida (TNT)
  • 1:50 p.m. – No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 12 High Point (TBS)
  • 2:50 p.m. – No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Siena (CBS)
  • 3:15 p.m. – No. 5 Vanderbilt vs. No. 12 McNeese (TruTV)
  • 4:05 p.m. – No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 14 North Dakota State
  • 4:25 p.m. – No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 13 Hawaii (TBS)
  • 6:50 p.m. – No. 6 North Carolina vs. No. 11 VCU (TNT)
  • 7:10 p.m. – No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 16 UMBC or Howard (CBS)
  • 7:25 p.m. – No. 6 BYU vs. No. 11 Texas or NC State (TBS)
  • 7:35 p.m. – No. 7 Saint Mary’s vs. No. 10 Texas A&M (TruTV)
  • 9:25 p.m. – No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 14 Penn (TNT)
  • 9:45 p.m. – No. 8 Georgia vs. No. 9 Saint Louis (CBS)
  • 10 p.m. – No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 14 Kennesaw State (TBS)
  • 10:10 p.m. – No. 2 Houston vs. No. 15 Idaho (TruTV)

Friday, March 20

  • 12:15 p.m. – No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 10 Santa Clara (CBS)
  • 12:40 p.m. – No. 5 Texas Tech vs. No. 12 Akron (TruTV)
  • 1:35 p.m. – No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 16 LIU (TNT)
  • 1:50 p.m. – No. 3 Virginia vs. No. 14 Wright State (TBS)
  • 2:50 p.m. – No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 15 Tennessee State (CBS)
  • 3:15 p.m. – No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 13 Hofstra (TruTV)
  • 4:10 p.m. – No. 8 Villanova vs. No. 9 Utah State (TNT)
  • 4:25 p.m. – No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) or SMU (TBS)
  • 6:50 p.m. – No. 8 Clemson vs. No. 9 Iowa (TNT)
  • 7:10 p.m. – No. 5 St. John’s vs. No. 12 Northern Iowa (CBS)
  • 7:25 p.m. – No. 7 UCLA vs. No. 10 UCF (TBS)
  • 7:35 p.m. – No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 Queens
  • 9:25 p.m. – No. 16 Prairie View A&M or Lehigh vs. No. 1 Florida (TNT)
  • 9:45 p.m. – No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 13 Cal Baptist (CBS)
  • 10 p.m. – No. 2 UConn vs. No. 15 Furman (TBS)
  • 10:10 p.m. – No. 7 Miami vs. No. 10 Missouri (TruTV)

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On Monday (March 16), Lyor Cohen, global head of music at Google and YouTube, reaffirmed the company’s stance on generative AI and highlighted its emphasis on being “a primary driver of fan loyalty” in his first newsletter of the year. 

In the newsletter, published on the YouTube blog and sent to music industry partners, Cohen noted that YouTube is “in the thick of a transformation period with the integration of generative AI across our businesses.” He went on to quote YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, who wrote in January, “‘AI will remain a tool for expression, not a replacement.’”

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“That means building tools that unlock a new wave of storytelling capabilities for artists, songwriters, and creators,” Cohen continued. “Like Lewis Capaldi’s extraordinary reimagined ‘Something in the Heavens’ video that was created by [AI creative studio] Wonder Studios, made with [Google’s AI-powered video creation platform] Flow. We’re also doubling down on the kinds of systems you’ve trusted for years — like Content ID — to build new guardrails for likeness detection, while also combating the spread of low-quality AI content on our platform.”

Cohen went on to share a note the company received from Universal Music Group chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge, sent after YouTube reported in October that it had paid out more than $8 billion to the music industry between July 2024 and June 2025. “I’m energized by the unprecedented growth that AI can unlock for artists and songwriters — so we must continue our work together on responsible innovation that respects and amplifies human creativity,” Grainge wrote.

Further on the subject of AI, Cohen added later, “I keep reminding myself that in many ways we’ve been here before, and for the most part, we emerged stronger because we worked together to shape the possibilities and tackle the problems. This moment is no different. We can’t run from it — we’ve just got to build it responsibly, creatively, and together.”

Elsewhere in the letter, Cohen called YouTube “the undisputed home of the music video” and characterized videos as “a primary driver of fan loyalty.”

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“In addition to official content, we are uplifting content from the ‘extended’ artist world — think cultural moments like Coachella and the Olympics, or the raw intimacy of an NPR Tiny Desk concert — that extends fandom even further,” he wrote. 

As for music fans, Cohen wrote that YouTube’s “goal is to be the lighthouse that helps them cut through the clutter” of “a tidal wave of choice.” 

“We know that in order to foster sustainable artist careers, helping fans discover the interconnected visual world of an artist is more important than ever,” he continued. “Digging through the crates to find a life-changing track or seeing your favorite band play live for the first time — those are seminal experiences. While the journey to get there has changed, the feeling when it hits remains the same. Together we need to focus on growing dedicated fanbases that put every album on repeat and buy tickets for every tour.”

You can read the full letter below.

From: Lyor Cohen, Global Head of Music, YouTube/Google 

Subject: The right side of history 

Damn … did you see what I saw between the Grammys, the Super Bowl, and The BRITs? Music isn’t just at the center of culture, it IS culture. 

Watching ROSÉ and Bruno Mars open The Grammys with APT. – one of last year’s top songs on YouTube with over 2.3 billion views – blew my mind! And what about Olivia Dean winning Best New Artist? Seven years ago she walked into our office with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a dream. Today, she is a Grammy- and BRITs-winning global superstar. Then came the Super Bowl. I’m not even sure who won the game because Bad Bunny stole the show. The performance has over 120 million views on YouTube, which doesn’t surprise me because he’s got 19 music videos with over a billion views, the most of any artist in history. To top it off, ROSALÍA brought Berghain to life at The BRIT Awards and changed the game with an absolutely extraordinary performance that earned over 4 million views in 2 days on YouTube.

These moments reassure us that artists are harnessing the power of visual storytelling. As the undisputed home of the music video, YouTube has evolved into a comprehensive visual storytelling ecosystem where artists build deep, lasting connections with their global community. 

With billions of logged-in viewers watching music videos on our platform each month, it’s clear that the music video isn’t just surviving, it’s thriving as a primary driver of fan loyalty. In addition to official content, we are uplifting content from the ‘extended’ artist world – think cultural moments like Coachella and the Olympics, or the raw intimacy of an NPR Tiny Desk concert – that extends fandom even further. A recent masterclass was Baby Keem’s Ca$ino album rollout, which started with documentary content, rolled into an exclusive fan-first listening event, and culminated in the Birds & the Bees official video. Baby Keem moved beyond the album drop and built a world that ignited his global audience. This is the blueprint for engagement. It ensures that on YouTube, a song isn’t just one of the thousands that gets released each day – it’s the spark that connects artists and fans on a much deeper level. 

At the same time, our twin engine of advertising and subscription revenue has continued to deliver, most recently paying out over $8 billion to the music industry between July 2024 and June 2025. Our commitment to monetization is absolute. But it doesn’t stop there. 

I recognize that the democratization of music hasn’t been a straight line. Fans are still experiencing a tidal wave of choice, but our goal is to be the lighthouse that helps them cut through the clutter. We know that in order to foster sustainable artist careers, helping fans discover the interconnected visual world of an artist is more important than ever. Digging through the crates to find a life-changing track or seeing your favorite band play live for the first time – those are seminal experiences. While the journey to get there has changed, the feeling when it hits remains the same. Together we need to focus on growing dedicated fanbases that put every album on repeat and buy tickets for every tour.  

We are also in the thick of a transformation period with the integration of generative AI across our businesses. I want to reinforce a key point our CEO, Neal Mohan, recently shared in his annual letter to the YouTube community: “AI will remain a tool for expression, not a replacement.” That means building tools that unlock a new wave of storytelling capabilities for artists, songwriters, and creators. Like Lewis Capaldi’s extraordinary reimagined Something in the Heavens video that was created by Wonder Studios, made with Flow. We’re also doubling down on the kinds of systems you’ve trusted for years – like Content ID – to build new guardrails for likeness detection, while also combating the spread of low-quality AI content on our platform. 

I keep reminding myself that in many ways we’ve been here before, and for the most part, we emerged stronger because we worked together to shape the possibilities and tackle the problems. This moment is no different. We can’t run from it – we’ve just got to build it responsibly, creatively, and together. 

Sir Lucian Grainge, who has been a key partner of ours and a critical ally in the launch of YouTube Music for over a decade, recently congratulated us on our payout milestone, sharing, “This is just YouTube’s first $8 billion; there’s still a world of opportunities to unlock the next 8!” He added, “I’m energized by the unprecedented growth that AI can unlock for artists and songwriters – so we must continue our work together on responsible innovation that respects and amplifies human creativity.”

Our mission for 2026 is clear: Help artists and songwriters harness the power of visual storytelling to build their global audiences and lifelong careers. At the same time, help fans cut through the noise and take them on an immersive journey to find the music that soundtracks their life, creating connections that run deep along the way.

Let’s go! 

With respect, Lyor


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The Vive Latino festival wrapped up its 26th edition on Sunday (March 15) with a diverse range of musical genres, spanning from classic and alternative rock to metal, funk, hip-hop, reggae, and 80s pop, and showcasing a clear evolution.

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, The Smashing Pumpkins, Fobia, Tom Morello, Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas, Steve Aoki, Hello Seahorse!, Santa Sabina, Esteman & Daniela Spalla — and the segment “Música para Mandar a Volar” (Music to Let Go) featuring Paulina Rubio, Danna, Amanda Miguel, Dr. Shenka, Mijares, and Emmanuel performing in tribute to Rocío Dúrcal, Juan Gabriel, and Charly García — headlined the second day of music at Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium, where 80,000 attendees gathered, according to promoter Ocesa.

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The second day of activities was marked by debuts and comebacks. Making their first appearance at the famous Mexican festival, The Smashing Pumpkins surprised the audience by including a cover of the 80s ballad “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin in their setlist. Another highly anticipated debut was that of guitarist Tom Morello, who, in his solo act, brought his message of resistance and anti-fascism with a powerful set that included songs from Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave.

Meanwhile, comebacks were led by the explosive Argentine duo Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas, who delivered a masterful performance upon their return to Mexico after 14 years. And Mexican band Fobia, with an elegant and emotional show now featuring the addition of virtuoso drummer Elohim Corona to their lineup. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs never disappoint, and they reaffirmed their special place in the hearts of Mexican audiences with a set full of hits.

For the third consecutive year, and thanks to a partnership with Amazon Music, the concerts were available to stream for free on the digital platform. The 26th edition of Vive Latino matched the record set by last year’s festival, drawing a total of 160,000 attendees over its two days of activities.

Below, some of our favorite acts from the second day of Vive Latino. For our recap of Day 1, click here.

Sabrina Carpenter paid homage to one of Argentina’s biggest heroes — while singing and dancing along to Bad Bunny, no less — by sporting a Lionel Messi jersey ahead of her headlining set at the country’s iteration of Lollapalooza.

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In a TikTok posted Sunday (March 15), the pop star models a white-and-blue-striped Argentina National Football Team jersey with Messi’s famous No. 10 emblazoned on the front. Lip-syncing to Benito’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “Tití Me Pregunto,” she strikes different poses and mouths, “Selfie, say cheese.”

In the caption, Carpenter wrote, “ole ole ole Argentina.”

That night, the Grammy winner would take the stage in front of thousands of fans in Argentina, helping to close out the final night of the festival. Carpenter headlined Lollapalooza Argentina alongside Tyler, the Creator and Chappell Roan, with the 2026 lineup also featuring Doechii, Lorde, Deftones, Turnstile, Skrillex and more.

But while festivalgoers were cheering Carpenter on during her time on stage, people in the comments of her video were campaigning for a collaboration. “Sabrina x Bad Bunny when??” one person wrote, while another said, “WE NEED A SABRINA x BAD BUNNY COLLAB!!!”

The video comes a little more than a month after Carpenter and the Puerto Rican superstar crossed paths at the 2026 Grammys, where they were captured in photos chatting on the ceremony floor. Both were nominated for album of the year, with Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos ultimately beating out Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend — both of which topped the Billboard 200 — for the prize.

Watch Carpenter catch a vibe to Bad Bunny in her Messi jersey below.


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Megan Thee Stallion gets busy in the studio, and she’s also been building quite the Hollywood résumé on TV and film sets.

The Houston Hottie’s latest role comes as part of NBC’s The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins. Megan plays Denise, a divorced mail carrier — because, as one fan put it, she always delivers — and she appears in episode five of season one.

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A teaser arrived ahead of the episode’s premiere on Monday night (March 16), which finds Megan getting flirty with Daniel Radcliffe (Tobin), a decorated filmmaker directing a documentary on Tracy Morgan’s Reggie Dinkins character, who’s attempting to make a comeback to revive his football career.

“So you make movies, you ever work with Paul Giamatti? That dude does not miss,” Meg asked. The Harry Potter star (Tobin) calmly boasts some of his accolades in the business.

“I did meet Paul once on a red carpet at an award show put on by the Academy,” he replies matter-of-factly. “It was the Oscars, I have an Oscar.”

Written by Robert Carlock and Sam Means, episode 5 is titled “You May Hug Your Hero” and serves as the halfway point of the 10-episode season one.

Outside of Megan, Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan, the rest of the cast includes Erika Alexander, Jalyn Hall, Precious Way and Bobby Moynihan.

Thee Stallion’s last Hollywood role came in the 2024 Mean Girls reboot. She’s also set to make her Broadway debut later in March in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The 31-year-old’s eight-week run in NYC will find her as the first female-identifying star to play Zidler.

On the music side, Megan Thee Stallion joined Juvenile for the “B.B.B.” remix, which hit the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 67 last week.

Watch the clip below. Look for the full episode to premiere on NBC at 8:30 p.m. ET and come to Peacock for streaming on Tuesday (March 17).

The first edition of La Cura Fest, held over the weekend in Hermosillo, Mexico, turned into a celebration not only for attendees but also for its host, Carín León, who saw his dream of bringing an event with major stars to his hometown come true.

“I always wanted to create an event of this magnitude to support this city that has given me so much, as well as provide a stage for local talent and bring my colleagues that I record with to experience our culture, our food, and everything we have,” León told Billboard Español.

Country music, rock, soul, pop, norteño tejano and regional Mexican music were represented on Saturday and Sunday (March 14-15) on a spectacular stage with artists such as MidlandKevin Kaarl, Alejandro SanzKany García y Grupo Frontera, and an attendance of 70,000 people over the two days, according to official figures from the government.

Unforgettable moments unfolded onstage, including live performances of successful collaborations between León and his guests. Among them were “Te Lo Agradezco” with García and “Como Lo Hice Yo” with Matisse, who also appeared at the event. Additionally, corridos tumbados star Gabito Ballesteros joined him to perform “Ese Vato No Te Queda,” and fellow Sonoran artist Kakalo accompanied him on “Tierra Trágame.”

Conceived by León, La Cura Fest aims to promote Hermosillo as a tourist destination in northwestern Mexico. During the event, the Mexican superstar also kicked off a tour through Europe, Canada, and the United States, which includes his upcoming series of performances at The Sphere in Las Vegas in September.

Below are some of our favorite moments from La Cura Fest 2026, in chronological order.

As strong winds picked up in Austin, Texas in the afternoon of March 15, myriad outdoor events at SXSW 2026 were cancelled or moved as increasingly hectic gusts ripped across town.

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Among these pivots was Mau P’s performance at Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW, with this show moving from downtown Austin’s Moody Amphitheater to city’s revered dance venue The Concourse Project. As a function of this move, the show — the third and final THE STAGE event of the weekend after performances by Don Toliver and Junior H — went from being a ticketed event to a free one. The venue change announcement advised that The Concourse Project would accommodate fans on a first-come, first-served basis.

News of this change was announced at approximately 6:00 p.m., local time. By 6:13, the first devotees were in line at The Concourse Project, with this line eventually snaking around the block, as thousands of people assembled for a chance to see the show. Ultimately, thousands of them did, with the crowd packing the venue after doors opened at 9:00 p.m.

The hustle was warranted. All three of the artists from Sunday’s Moody Amphitheater lineup made the move to The Concourse Project, a venue operated by Austin-based production company RealMusicEvents that was founded by locals Kelly Gray and Andrew Parsons more than 15 years ago.

Texas producer Austin Ashtin opened the show with his original productions and bouncy edits of classics like Ciara’s “1, 2 Step.” Ashtin was followed by Houston’s Apex Martin, who played a cool, inventive set made up largely of his own “Houston house” tracks, with the show altogether demonstrating his agility and charisma behind the decks.

Headliner Mau P took over at midnight, after signing a poster-sized version of his current Billboard cover and receiving a cake (flavor: funfetti) with this same cover image printed on its frosting. The show was Mau’s third of the weekend after sets at Club Darc in San Francisco on Friday and XS in Las Vegas on Saturday — but if fatigue was a factor, Mau signaled only energy and swagger, instantly taking control of the room and inciting a huge cheer among the crowd who’d braved the bitingly cold wind to see the Dutch producer.

Mau P performs at The Concourse Project in Austin, Texas on March 15, 2026

Mau P performs at The Concourse Project in Austin, Texas on March 15, 2026

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The effort was well rewarded, with Mau playing squarely in the funky, sexy, sophisticated and truly danceable pocket that’s become his calling card since he exploded onto the scene with 2022’s “Drugs From Amsterdam,” a track that dropped well into the second hour of Mau’s two-hour show.

Before that, he played a litany of music that included a clever edit of Kanye’s all-timer “Mercy” and his own heaters, including “Like I Like It,” “neck” and “Merther” — the latter of which saw most everyone in the venue thrust their hands in the air and shout “out in the streets, they call it muuuuuurder!” in sync with Ini Kamoze’s classic vocal from his 1984 original “World-A-Reggae.” Overall, Mau took his time letting mixes build, extending a teasing, slow burn style that exemplified restraint and good taste, and always paid off when the beat dropped.

With the night feeling distinctly hyped because of the pop-up nature of the show, the crowd was friendly, loose and fully in synch with the music, with The Concourse Project’s ace staff ensuring the vibe was always fully PLUR. While Sunday was a school night for many in attendance, the crowd had barely dispersed as the clock ticked on toward 2 a.m., when Mau played “Drugs From Amsterdam,” “Tesla,” his breezy official remix of Tame Impala’s “The Less I Know The Better” — and then, delightfully, an edit of Technotronic’s 1989 all-timer “Pump Up the Jam” followed by Modjo’s 2001 French Touch essential “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)”, during which everyone from front to back was basically either spinning around in circles or singing at the top of their lungs in a moment of genuine bliss.

The night was altogether defined by a stars aligning kind of feel, as Mau P and his team — along with teams from The Concourse Project and Billboard — came together to pull off the show. The thousands of fans who enthusiastically assembled then turned it into a party.

Mau P performs at The Concourse Project in Austin, Texas on March 15, 2026

Mau P performs at The Concourse Project in Austin, Texas on March 15, 2026

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