A$AP Rocky Bails on His Reddit AMA & Calls Moderators ‘Clowns’

Don’t Be Dumb is the title of A$AP Rocky’s fourth studio album arriving Friday (Jan. 16), but it’s also a phrase he may have been uttering to Reddit moderators after pulling the plug on his AMA session on Monday (Jan. 12).

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Rocky was slated to host an AMA, but ended up bailing on the Q&A thread as he appeared to take issue with moderators. “YALL MODS ARE CLOWNS , DONTBEDUMB JAN 16,” he wrote to the r/asaprocky subreddit with the title “WAS GON DO AMA , F-K IT NOW!” before signing off.

While fans were disappointed, they seemed to agree with Rocky’s decision. “Cant even be mad fair enough,” one person wrote. Another added, “Reddit mods being reddit mods.”

One of the subreddit’s mods admitted they made a mistake in trying to give him access. “I’m sorry Mr Rocky. We sent you a mod invite so this doesn’t happen again. S–t got caught in the reddit spam filter even tho we approved your account,” the moderator wrote. “Everyone feel free to roast us in the comments, we goofed up, nobody is gonna get banned.”

It remains to be seen if Rocky will give it another shot. Billboard has reached out to the mods for comment.

The Harlem rapper continued the Don’t Be Dumb rollout on Monday with the arrival of his “Helicopter$” single. He made sure to repeat multiple times that the accompanying visual to the track was not AI-generated. “THIS VIDEO IS NOT Ai GENERATED! THIS VIDEO IS NOT Ai GENERATED! JUST GENERATIONAL,” he wrote to X.

Rocky kicked off the DBD rollout with “Punk Rocky” earlier in January, and the anticipated album is set to arrive on Friday.

The Mob frontman is also slated to serve as the next installment of Amazon Music’s Songline series with an episode premiering on Yams Day (Jan. 18), which honors the late A$AP Mob cofounder who passed away in 2015.


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Dwight Yoakam & Friends: Rockin for the Kids at the Roxy Benefit to Feature Lukas Nelson, Charley Crockett & More

Dwight Yoakam and some famous pals will be raising money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) on Jan. 28 at the inaugural Dwight Yoakam & Friends: Rockin’ for the Kids at the Roxy on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip.

Joining Yoakam and his band during the Grammy week show will be Charley Crockett, Marcus King and Lukas Nelson, with more guests to be announced.

Both Crockett and Nelson are nominated for Grammys for best traditional country album at the Feb. 1 ceremony.

Double Grammy winner Yoakam, who will perform a full show with his band, is presenting the concert, along with Billy Bob Thornton and director/producer McG, who will emcee the event.

The concert is borne out of Yoakam and his wife Emily’s own time spent at CHLA several years ago when their son was checked for a potentially serious medical issue by the hospital’s senior vp and surgeon-in-chief Dr. Mark Krieger that led to a healthy outcome. Yoakam had just participated in a live-stream benefit for the Ronald McDonald House located across the street from CHLA and his wife had previously volunteered at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville and they were eager to find a way to give back.

“When you walk the halls of a children’s hospital, it changes you,” said Yoakam in a statement. “It puts all of life in a very graphic perspective. As Emily and I were there with our own child, we saw so many families facing battles no one hopes to ever have to endure. And while we were fortunate to not face those challenges, that experience never left us. Rockin’ for the Kids is our way of saying thank you to Dr. Krieger and the entire staff at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, on behalf of every family who puts their trust in them every single day.”

The precursor to the Roxy Theater show came in September 2024 when Yoakam performed a charity concert at the Lido Theatre in Newport Beach, Calif., which is owned by McG, for CHLA and Children’s Hospital Orange County.  From that came the idea to create a yearly benefit during Grammy week.

“On behalf of everyone at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, we are thrilled to be partnering with Mr. Yoakam and his wife on what is sure to be a truly special evening,” said Krieger in a statement.

Tickets are available at dwightyoakam.com, with a limited number of sponsor and VIP tickets available by contacting msemler@chla.usc.edu.

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Teyana Taylor Explains Why She Isn’t Going to ‘Abandon’ Ye Over His Antisemitic Hate Speech

Teyana Taylor says that her love for Ye, formerly Kanye West, will never fade — despite the rapper’s troublesome track record in recent years.

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In a Vanity Fair cover story interview published Tuesday (Jan. 13), the singer-actress addressed whether she’s still friends with Ye a decade after starring in his “Fade” music video. According to Taylor, the disgraced hip-hop star is like family, even if she doesn’t support the antisemitic hate speech he’s promoted in recent years.

“I don’t have to agree with everything that he do or say, but I’m not going to, like, abandon him and be like, ‘Yeah, eff that motherf–ker,’” she told the publication.

She added, “My brothers do s–t that I don’t agree with … I don’t get into none of that.”

In addition to starring in the “Fade” visual, Taylor has collaborated with Ye on music — including 2010’s “Dark Fantasy,” which remains her only entry on the Billboard Hot 100. After developing a reputation for impulsive behavior over the years, Ye tarnished his legacy in October 2022 by posting he was going to go “death con 3 on Jewish people” on X weeks after promoting a “White Lives Matter” shirt at his Paris Fashion Week show.

Though these actions led to Adidas, Universal Music Group, Balenciaga and more brands to cut ties with him, Ye would continue going on antisemitic rants praising Hitler and Nazis on social media for the next two years. In May 2025, however, he posted that he was “done with antisemitism” and, in November, he publicly apologized to a Jewish rabbi.

Taylor has come a long way since she first started collaborating with Ye, logging a breakout year in 2025 with her album Escape Room and her critically acclaimed performance in One Battle After Another. She recently earned her first-ever Grammy nomination for the former, and the latter won Taylor her first Golden Globe Sunday (Jan. 11).

“I almost didn’t write a speech because I didn’t think I’d win,” she said during her tearful acceptance speech. “To my Brown sisters and little Brown girls watching tonight: Our softness is not a liability. Our depth is not too much. Our light does not need permission to shine. We belong in every room we walk into. Our voices matter and our dreams deserve space.”


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Taylor Swift Continues Her Record Streak At No. 1 & Djo Breaks Into the Top 10 With ‘End of the Beginning’ | The Hot 100 Show

Taylor Swift continues her longest streak at No. 1 on the Hot 100 with “The Fate of Ophelia,” Joe Keery gets a big boost into the top 10 with the “End of the Beginning,” thanks to the Stranger Things finale, while Alex Warren, HUNTR/X, Olivia Dean, Ella Langley, Sombr and Leon Thomas stay strong in the top 10. Tetris and our chart experts also discuss Bruno Mars’ latest release and how it may affect the top 10 in the coming weeks.

Tetris Kelly 0:00
I mean, do you guys ever check the Billboard charts every week? Because I get so excited to announce “Golden.”

Rei Ami 0:04
What? I know, I know we’re still up.

Tetris Kelly 0:08
This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week, dated January 17. Slipping to 10 is “Mutt,” as does “Opalite” to No. 9 and, Sombr to No. 8. Alright, New York peeps, we’re back at the top 10, and it seems like everybody just made a little shift down with “Mutt,” “Opalite,” and Sombr.

Xander Zellner 0:45
Yep, these are all, like, the familiar favorites that are still in there. You know, I feel like they’re only dropping now, just because we have one new addition to the top 10 this week. But, like, these three songs are still super popular. They’re getting a lot of radio play. They’re not going anywhere. But, you know, just a small dip, I think.

Delisa Shannon 1:01
I don’t know I’m I just, I’m Team “Opalite, “because I’m team fan, and I really want to see “Opalite.” I make that rise up the charts. Obviously, this because of that addition, we’re seeing a little bit of a drop, but if I could pitch my horse to a wagon, I would like to pitch it to “Opalite.” I’d love to see over the next few weeks, it get to see a little upward mobility.

Xander Zellner 1:22
I’ve been saying this, yeah, and I think it will have its due, but, you know, they haven’t officially announced it as a single yet, so maybe once they do, then we’ll see it jump up the chart, but I don’t know. Guess we just have to wait a week or two.

Trevor Anderson 1:33
Well, it’s also nice that you for “Opalite.” It’s like there is no sense of urgency, it seems like, because without this official release, it’s still hanging in, still doing very well. So it’s not like the streams are collapsing or there’s any sort there’s any sort of May Day that we need to rush out this second single. They’re obviously very comfortable with what the first single is doing, and we’ll continue to talk about that song. So, you know, it’s kind of nice to have that that in your back pocket, that you don’t have to really be out there trying to find a second single. A lot of people cannot find second singles off albums. And the fact that Taylor’s got this one sort of in the bag is, you know, again, just makes her different than the rest.

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Rihanna Hints at Wanting Baby No. 4 With A$AP Rocky in 2026: ‘So I’m Not Crazy Then?’

It looks like Rihanna still has baby fever going into the new year, as the superstar just hinted that she’s hoping to have her fourth child with A$AP Rocky in 2026 just months after welcoming baby No. 3 last year.

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On Monday (Jan. 12), Ri popped up in the comments of an Instagram video posted by Love Island alum Montana Rose Brown, who’s the mom of a young son and a 10-month old daughter. Even though she just had her youngest child, the reality TV personality shared in the clip that she’s already debating having another.

“Deciding whether to get hot and sexy or get pregnant in 2026,” Brown wrote over a clip of herself looking pensive.

In the replies, Ri wrote, “Wait! So I’m not crazy then?”

Then, seemingly confirming that she’s leaning toward trying for baby No. 4 this year, the Fenty mogul added, “Bet!”

Rihanna’s remark comes just four months after she welcomed daughter Rocki, who might just become a big sister before she knows it. The hitmaker also also shares sons RZA, 3, and Riot Rose, 2, with A$AP.

“They’re all getting bigger,” Ri gushed to Extra TV of her children at the December Gotham Awards. “I cannot take it. My sons, their faces are changing, their necks are getting longer.”

But while the nine-time Grammy winner may be pondering round four of motherhood in 2026, many of her fans would also love to see her finally create another album this year. Fans have been waiting an entire decade now to get a follow-up to 2016’s Anti, which spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and recently recorded its 500th week on the chart — a record among Black female soloists.

Reacting to the feat at the time, Ri wrote on X, “God ain’t forget bout me!”


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Trevor Noah to Host 2026 Grammy Awards for a 6th & Final Time

Trevor Noah is set to host the 2026 Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year. The show will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The comedian will become the first person to host the Grammys six years running since Andy Williams hosted the first seven live telecasts from 1971 to 1977. But Noah will not seek to tie or break that velvet-voiced crooner’s record. In a statement announcing the news, Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammys, said this will be Noah’s final year as host.

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“I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time,” Winston, of Fulwell Entertainment, said. “He’s been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists and music. His impact on the show has been truly spectacular, and we can’t wait to do it together one last time.”

One other Grammy host has hosted six times, but it wasn’t in consecutive years. John Denver hosted in 1978-79 and again from 1982 to 1985.

This will also be the show’s final year on CBS, ending a run with the network that began in 1973. The Recording Academy announced in October 2024 that the show would move to ABC, Hulu and Disney+ starting with the 2027 show.

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Noah will also serve as an executive producer of this year’s Grammys, along with Winston, Raj Kapoor and Jesse Collins.

Noah is nominated for a Grammy this year for best audio book, narration and storytelling recording for Into the Uncut Grass. It’s his fourth nomination — and the third year in a row he has been nominated. His first three Grammy nods were all for best comedy album for Son of Patricia in 2020, I Wish You Would in 2024 and Where Was I last year.

The 2026 Grammy Awards, produced by Fulwell Entertainment for the Recording Academy, will be broadcast live on CBS and will be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. The show is scheduled to run for three and a half hours, from 8 to 11:30 p.m. live ET/5 to 8:30 p.m. live PT.


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BTS Announces Massive Global Tour: Here Are the Dates

Permission to dance, because BTS is back! The K-pop supergroup announced on Tuesday (Jan. 13) that it is hitting the road in 2026-2027 for a world tour.

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The global trek is set to kick off April 9 in Goyang, South Korea, then makes a stop in Tokyo before arriving in the United States in late April. The first stateside concerts will take place April 25-26 in Tampa, Fla., and closes its North American run with four shows in Los Angeles in September.

According to the press release, the tour is set to make landfall in 34 regions of the world and will include 79 concerts. Beyond South Korea, Japan and North America, the septet of Jin, RM, Jimin, V, J-Hope, Suga and Jung Kook will hit Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, Colombia, Brazil, Malaysia and more. The 2027 shows are currently set to take place in Australia, Hong Kong and the Philippines.

The tour news comes shortly after BTS announced on Jan. 4 that its as yet untitled fifth album will be arriving March 20, and will include 14 tracks. The group’s new album is “driven by each member’s honest introspection as they collectively shaped its direction by weaving their individual perspectives into the music,” that press release noted.

Prior to the news of the upcoming album and tour, Jung Kook teased the timeline of BTS return after the group took a hiatus so members could fulfill their mandatory military duties and focus on solo projects. “I think this spring will be more important than ever,” he told Elle Korea in December. “So I sincerely hope you all have a safe and enjoyable spring.”

See the list of tour dates below:


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Here’s How You Can Score Tickets to TWICE’s This Is For World Tour

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Renowned K-Pop girl group TWICE just played the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Their next stop? A 2026 world tour.

The nine member group consisting of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu just embarked on the U.S. leg of their ongoing This Is For World Tour in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena. This marks TWICE’s sixth overall concert tour. This 2026 tour is in support of the group’s fourth studio album of the same name released in July of this year. The group is set to make stops in Washington D.C., Inglewood, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Orlando, Boston, Detroit and more before finally finishing out the section in Austin at the Moody Center from April 17 through the 18th.

The band’s last world tour was titled Ready to Be, in support of their 12th EP dropped in 2023 of the same name, and ran from April 2023 to July 2024. The new tour is separated into multiple acts and an encore. Based on their This Is For concert in Incheon, the setlist looks like it will include a multitude of TWICE’s biggest hits including “Strategy,” “The Feels,” “More & More,” “Alcohol Free” and “Moonlight Sunrise,” among others. The members will also have solo songs, showing off their talents individually with original songs.

If you’re a die-hard ONCE, or you’re dying to go see your faves on your, you can shop tickets to the group’s 2026 tour below. Still hankering for even more TWICE? Why not get yourself prepped for the concert by buying the girl group’s lightstick?

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Gametime features a slew of seating options for a range of prices, the most versatile we’ve seen. Some venues have tickets starting at $70, a steal given how in high-demand the tour is and how pricy tickets can become. Gametime guarantees the lowest prices, event cancellation protection, job loss assurance and on-time ticket delivery for a smooth ticket buying experience every time, no matter the occasion.

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Barry Manilow Announces 6 New 2026 Concerts After Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer

Get ready for the music and fashion, because Barry Manilow has bounced back from surgery and has announced six new shows for 2026. The news came on Tuesday (Jan. 13) with a post on the celebrated singer’s social media accounts, and arrives after the Grammy winner revealed days before Christmas that he had been diagnosed with stage one lung cancer.

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“Barry is feeling great…so great that he’s decided to add six additional concerts to his existing March schedule,” the caption on the Instagram post read. A press release also noted that the singer’s “operation went well and his medical team is optimistic.”

The six new shows — which will all be held at arenas at the beginning of March — are set to hit Charlotte, N.C.; Norfolk, Va.; Baltimore; Cincinnati; Nashville; and Lexington, Ky. The press release notes that these will be “his final concerts in these cities.” But better news lies ahead for fans: The release also said that Manilow is set to release new music this year.

When Manilow — who released his latest song, “Once Before I Go,” in September — shared his cancer diagnosis with fans in December, he also postponed all of his January shows. His first show back after surgery will now take place Feb. 27 at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla., with the shows continuing through the end of April, wrapping up on the 29th at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Ga.

In revealing his diagnosis, the singer shared that he had been recovering from bronchitis when his doctor ordered an MRI of his lungs just to be safe — and that’s when a cancerous spot was found on his left lung. “The doctors do not believe it has spread and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis,” he said in his statement at the time. “So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.”

See Manilow’s announcement below for the newly announced dates:


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Kane Brown, Gretchen Wilson & Parker McCollum Set for 2026 iHeartCountry Festival

The 2026 iHeartCountry Festival is set to heat up summer with country music for a 13th year.

This year’s fest, presented by Capital One, is set for Saturday, May 2, at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, and will feature performances from 12-time Billboard Country Airplay chart-topper Kane Brown, as well as Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper Shaboozey, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew and Lauren Alaina.

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iHeartMedia on-air country personality Bobby Bones will return as host. The event will broadcast on iHeartCountry stations across the country as well as the iHeartRadio app on May 2 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.

“We can’t wait for fans to experience this year’s incredible lineup, all coming together for one unforgettable night at Moody Center in Austin,” Rod Phillips, executive vice president of programming for iHeartCountry, said in a statement. “It’s always amazing to see the energy and excitement in the crowd when so many great artists share the iHeartCountry stage.”

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. ET at Ticketmaster.com, while eligible Capital One cardholders get exclusive access to presale tickets starting Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. ET, through Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. ET. Capital One cardholders can also add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase, for access to a private cardholder preshow party featuring a performance from McCollum in addition to complimentary food and beverage.

“Our cardholders have an undeniable passion for live music, particularly country music. We’re excited to bring them closer to the action at the iHeartCountry Festival,” Amit Desai, senior director of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One, added. “Between early ticket presales and special performances, we are proud to offer our cardholders exclusive access to the unforgettable musical moments they love.”

The iHeartCountry Festival is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour presented by Capital One, the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO presented by Capital One and the iHeartPodcast Awards.

Partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, Bobcat, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and more.

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