Dua Lipa reached new heights with her sophomore album Future Nostalgia back in 2020, scoring her first two top five Billboard Hot 100 hits (the No. 2-peaking “Levitating” and “Don’t Start Now”) and spending 188 weeks (and counting!) on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

She returned late last week to kick off her mysterious new era, unveiling the nu-disco lead single “Houdini” along with a mesmerizing music video. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Dua’s latest song and what we’re expecting next.

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Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Taylor Swift continues to lead both the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, how Jung Kook and the late Jimmy Buffett debut in the top 10 on the Billboard 200, and how The Beatles score their 35th top 10 on the Hot 100 (and first in nearly 30 years) with their much-talked about new single “Now and Then.” Plus, we’re talking all about the Big Four categories of the 2024 Grammy nominations, which were announced late last week. And the Billboard Music Awards are this weekend! Listen to the podcast for a preview of Sunday’s big show.

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.)

Olivia Rodrigo is here, she’s there, she’s everywhere — and now has a music video to go along with her powerful The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes track, “Can’t Catch Me Now.”

The clip, which was released on Monday (Nov. 13), finds the singer leaving a cottage and wandering through a field as she sings about her omnipresence in someone else’s life. “But I’m in the trees, I’m in the breeze / My footsteps on the ground / You’ll see my face in every place / But you can’t catch me now,” she muses in the chorus.

“Can’t Catch Me Now,” which dropped earlier this month, serves as the opening track to the 17-song film soundtrack due out November 17 via Geffen Records, which is also the date the Hunger Games film hits theaters. The soundtrack includes songs performed in the film by The Hunger Games star Rachel Zegler, as well as tracks by young artists in the folk/Americana genre.

The upcoming movie stars Zegler alongside Tom Blyth, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, Jason Schwartzman and Viola Davis, and follows the story of Coriolanus (Blyth), who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.

Watch Rodrigo’s “Can’t Catch Me Now” music video below.

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A tote bag offers a chic alternative to the more traditional laptop bag. You can stuff everything from electronic devices to textbooks, clothing, shoes, makeup and other things that you might need for work, school or travel.

Technically, the holiday travel season launches during Thanksgiving weekend and millions of Americans are planning to travel for the holidays. To help you chose the right bag for your travel, school or holiday shopping needs, we’ve rounded up a collection of 10 of the cutest tote bags, most of which are under $100. From leather and canvas to faux fur, keep reading for a list of durable tote bags from Coach, Tory Burch, Ted Baker, Michael Kors, Kate Spade and other brands. 

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Marc Jacobs The Medium Mesh Tote

The Mark Jacobs Tote Bag is a classic in its own right. The pink tote went viral and sold out online (in sheer and leather) at retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and MarcJacobs.com. If you’re looking for an alternative color or style, pale blue and bright green tote or the fuzzy, teddy tote! These bestselling tote bags are available in tons of colors and different sizes (small, medium and large), but if you have more room in your shopping budget, be sure to check out our roundup of luxury purses, tote bags and other must-have items from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more.


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Ted Baker London CRIKON-Crinkle EW Icon Tote Bag, Black

A showstopper! This Ted Baker tote bag comes in a range of colors including electric blue, vibrant red and hot pink. The stylish bag features a mock-croc texture with plenty of interior space and a zipper pocket (the bag measures 17.7 inches x 13.7 inches high and 5.3-inch depth). Other colors include black, lime, metallic, purple and baby pink.


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Kate Spade New York All Day Large Tote Black/Black One Size

The Kitt Nylon Large Tote costs just $69 at Kate Spade Surprise. The roomy bag, which is available in multiple colors including black, pistachio cream and warm beige, measures 11 x 12 inches at the bottom and 17.6 inches at the top. Save 70% off + an extra 25% off at Kate Spade Outlet. Offer ends 11/13 at 11:59 p.m. PT.


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Coach Tote in Signature Canvas

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Want to save on designer brand? Don’t forget about outlet shopping. Save up to 70% on Coach tote bags, wallets, purses and other designs at the Coach Outlet. The Zip Tote pictured above is 53% off and available in several different colors including gold/brown, light khaki, and black. Looking for a solid color? The Coach Zip Tote is currently 53% off. Shop last chance deals at the Coach Outlet.  


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CalPak’s Haven Laptop Tote Bag is one of the brand’s top rated totes. It’s available in nine colors including limited edition green, taupe, petal, hydrangea, cabernet and espresso as well as black, toffee and burch. For a puffier option, try the Luka Expandable Laptop Tote. It’s a polyester bag with an expandable bottom that increases by four inches and holds up to a 15-inch laptop (The Haven Laptop Tote is designed for laptops up to 16 inches).


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DKNY Hadlee Medium Tote, Leopard

A fuzzy bag never fails to turn heads! DKNY’s Fuzzy Tote is nearly sold out, but the leopard tote is available at Amazon. The faux fur tote (measuring 16 inches x 7 inches x 10.5 inches), has double shoulder handles and crossbody web strap. You can find it in black, pink and green for $79 at Macy’s.


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Tory Burch Ella Printed Tote

The Ella Printed Mini Tote from Tory Burch is part of a large collection of signature pieces that have been re-issued in exclusive graphic prints. The versatile Ella tote is designed to fit a 11-inch laptop and available in cool winter sage and deco bloom combo. Shop more Tory Burch tote bags here.


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Michael Michael Kors Jet Set Item East/West Top Zip Tote Black One Size

For jet setting and more, the Michael by Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Large Saffiano Tote has a spacious interior with a zipper closure and inside slip pockets. Prices may vary depending on the retailer.


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Vera Bradley Women’s Cotton Deluxe Vera Tote Bag, Island Garden – Recycled Cotton, One Size

Looking for an eco-friendly bag? Vera Bradley’s deluxe travel tote is a great work and travel bag made from recycled cotton. This functional but versatile tote is available in multiple colors and measures 17.5-inches wide by 15-inches long with a 12-inch strap drop; while the exterior features several pockets. Find other Vera Bradley designs on sale here and at Amazon. 


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Dior Medium Dior Book Tote

From the runway to social media, reality TV, red carpets and everywhere in between, the Dior Tote gets around. Convenient for everyday use, work or the weekend, the medium tote measures 36 inches long, 27.5 inches tall and 16.5 inches wide.


Taylor Swift is proving time and time again that she’s the ultimate “Mastermind.”

The pop superstar took to Twitter to share a hilarious video from her Eras tour stop in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this weekend, in which she’s seen singing “Labyrinth” off her 2022 album, Midnights. In an instance of serendipity, right when Swift sings, “I thought the plane was going down / How’d you turn it right around,” the camera pans to the sky and an airplane is seen flying right over the venue.

“Never beating the sorcery allegations,” Swift jokingly captioned the video, referring to some viral TikTok clips playfully alleging that her performances of “Willow” look like she’s performing a spell with her coven.

Swift’s Latin American leg of her wildly popular Eras Tour kicked off back in August with four shows in Mexico City. She performed at Buenos Aires’ River Plate Stadium on November 10, 11 and 12 (featuring an appearance by rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce). Swift is next scheduled to head over to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 18 and 19 before wrapping up in São Paulo, Brazil, on Nov. 24, 25 and 26. Sabrina Carpenter is the opener for the Latin American tour dates.

See her divinely timed “Labyrinth” moment below.

Ted Lasso fans, AFC Richmond had a mini reunion over the weekend.

Jason Sudeikis teamed up with his AppleTV+ show’s co-star Hannah Waddingham on Saturday (Nov. 11) at the actor’s annual Thundergong! charity show in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, to perform a surprise rendition of Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s Hot 100 chart topper, “Shallow,” from the 2018 film, A Star Is Born.

“There is nobody I would rather sing this song with,” Sudeikis said onstage to former Saturday Night Live star Wille Forte, who thought Sudeikis was talking about him before Waddingham stepped out to sing the track’s second verse.

Sudeikis’ Thundergong!, which raises money for amputees in need, raised $800,000 this year for the Steps of Faith foundation, according to KMBC. The show featured additional appearances from Brendan Hunt, Sam Richardson and Summer Breeze.

Waddington and Sudeikis’ duet comes just a few months after Ted Lasso wrapped its third and final season in May. In the show, the duo play Rebecca Welton and Ted Lasso, respectively, who grow into a loving friendship after years of working together at the AFC Richmond soccer team. The show has had an impressive 61 Emmy nominations over its three-season course, and has won 11 awards, including Sudeikis taking home the 2022 award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series and the series winning the 2022 and 2021 award for outstanding comedy series. Waddington won the 2021 award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.

Watch the “Shallow” duet below.

In a stunning wrinkle in the fevered battle between Kakao Corp. and HYBE for a controlling stake in K-pop company SM Entertainment, Kakao’s chief investment officer was indicted Monday (Nov. 13) for allegedly manipulating the stock price to ward off HYBE’s rival bid.

Bae Jae-hyun, Kakao’s chief investment officer, will face a trial for violating South Korea’s Capital Markets Act, according to reports. He allegedly inflated the price of SM Entertainment shares by purchasing 240 billion won ($181.3 million) of shares while HYBE, home of K-pop group BTS, was attempting to buy a large stake in the company. Prosecutors also charged Kakao using a provision in the law that allows both a company and its employees to be punished.

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The scheme to manipulate SM Entertainment’s share price stemmed from a heated competition between Kakao and HYBE to become the largest shareholder in SM Entertainment — home to such K-pop acts as NCT Dream and Red Velvet — to help rebuild the company after it terminated a production contract with its founder, Lee Soo-man. In February, HYBE acquired a 14.8% stake in the K-pop giant from Lee and attempted to acquire an additional 25% stake through a tender offer at 120,000 won ($92.36) per share. HYBE’s bid was too low, however, and the tender offer gave HYBE less than 1% of outstanding shares.

Bae allegedly acquired SM Entertainment shares to drive up the price above HYBE’s tender offer price, thus thwarting its efforts to obtain a larger stake. On March 6, Kakeo and Kakao Entertainment followed with a tender offer of 150,000 won ($115.46) per share — 25% above HYBE’s tender offer price — and ended up acquiring an additional 25% stake, bringing its ownership of SM Entertainment to 40%. HYBE abandoned its bid to control SM Entertainment on March 13 and announced on March 28 that it would sell nearly half of its stake in SM Entertainment to Kakao for 248.8 billion won ($191.8 million).

Kakao is a South Korean tech conglomerate that owns the country’s dominant chap app, KakaoTalk, and a popular taxi-hailing app, Kakao Mobility, among other products. A subsidiary, Kakao Entertainment, owns Starship Entertainment, home to such K-pop groups as Monsta X, as well as South Korea streaming app Melon. In August, Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment revealed their plans to create a North American joint venture by the end of 2023.

The investigation into stock manipulation started soon after Kakao and Kakao Entertainment beat out HYBE for the SM Entertainment stake. South Korean officials raided the offices of Kakao and Kakao Entertainment on April 6 and SM Entertainment’s headquarters on April 18. Bae was arrested for suspected stock manipulation on Oct. 19 before being indicted on Monday. Other executives were suspected of working with Bae to inflate SM Entertainment’s share price, according to a Reuters article at the time of his arrest, but to date no one else has been charged.

Taylor Swift is reminding fans to not throw things onto the stage at her shows.

At least one object made its way toward Swift in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday night (Nov. 12) while she was performing at Estadio River Plate for the Eras Tour concert that had been postponed due to “chaotic” weather on Friday.

Sitting at her piano during the Evermore set, the pop star — whose 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is spending a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — calmly, but sternly, addressed the crowd after a “present” landed beside her. People throwing things at performers on stage has became a dangerous trend.

“Just because communication means having gentle, healthy boundaries,” said Swift, “it really freaks me out when stuff gets thrown on the stage. Because if it’s on the stage then a dancer can trip on it.”

“I love that you bought presents and that is so nice, but just, can you please not throw them on the stage,” she stated (rather than asked). “I love you so much.”

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Swift’s Nov. 12 show was the third of a trio of concerts in Buenos Aires.

Saturday night’s show was particularly memorable, as her beau Travis Kelce was there. She paid special attention to him from the stage, sneaking in a clever shout-out in “Karma”: “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me,” she sang with a giggle. When the concert wrapped, she ran straight to Kelce for a kiss before the couple headed backstage.

See what happened when a fan threw something at Swift at Sunday night’s concert in the clips below.

In case you missed it, Taylor Swift went very public about her connection with Travis Kelce by giving him a shout-out during “Karma” (and later kissing him) at her concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday night (Nov. 11).

Kelce, who flew to Buenos Aires for Swift this weekend, certainly didn’t miss it. His real-time reaction to her surprise lyric change was caught on camera.

Swift replaced original “Karma” lyric “Karma is the guy on the screen coming straight home to me” with the line “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me” in front of a live audience at Estadio River Plate, stunning fans and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who was enjoying the concert with Swift’s dad in the VIP tent.

Kelce was simply watching Swift on stage during the Midnights set of her Eras show when he heard Swift’s new lyric. Scott Swift, Taylor’s dad, hit the football star’s shoulder and cheered when it happened, while Kelce covered his face with his hands.

Taylor’s love interest then grinned widely and did a happy little dance.

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When the show wrapped, Swift ran straight into Kelce’s arms and kissed him. The lovey-dovey moment was also captured and shared by Swifties at the stadium.

Kelce had taken Swift out to dinner Friday, and then was spotted at Swift’s show early on Saturday, hanging out with Mr. Swift.

In the clip below, see Kelce’s adorable reaction to being “the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to” Swift.

“They look so good together!” That was just one of the many enthusiastic fan pronouncements overheard during the Los Angeles stop for one of the year’s most anticipated reunion tours: Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné!: Just Me and You Tour 2023.

The Oakland, California-bred R&B trio — brothers Raphael Saadiq and D’Wayne Wiggins, plus cousin Timothy Christian Riley — also sounded just as damn good as they did in their ‘90s heyday. From the time the group jumpstarted Saturday night’s (Nov. 11) proceedings with “House Party (I Don’t Know What You Come to Do)” from 1991’s House Party 2 soundtrack until exiting arm-in-arm after rocking Inglewood (L.A.), California’s YouTube Theater with the fitting finale “Feels Good,” Tony! Toni! Toné! kept the audience on its feet for nearly two hours. Also getting their groove on during the sold-out, no-phones show: actor/comedian Eddie Murphy, Common and Jennifer Hudson, producer No I.D., NBA legend John Salley and actor Anthony Anderson.

“Where are my Day Ones at … Are you all ready to go on this journey?” queried Saadiq during the first half of the show, which included such hits as “If I Had No Loot,” “Let’s Get Down” and “Whatever You Want,” plus fan faves like “Til Last Summer.” Throughout the evening, the individual talents of each of the titular TTT members was spotlighted.

Wiggins was vocal lead on “Whatever You Want” and “Til Last Summer,” which were sing-along crowd-pleasers, as was his dexterous guitar playing. Riley’s commanding presence on keyboards also drew raves — at one point while playing, he went down on his knees, which prompted Saadiq to note, “That’s new!” Bassist Saadiq’s own tenor-to-falsetto vocals rounded out the trio’s still sublime harmonies as on the classic “(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow.” Also getting their chance to shine were members of TTT’s skilled band and estimable background singers.

From there, after a 10-minute intermission, the Tonys pulled out all the stops. Among the highlights: Saadiq revisiting his work as a solo artist (“Be Here”), as a member of Lucy Pearl (“Dance Tonight”) and as a songwriter/producer behind hits for other artists. That oh-wow trip down memory lane included D’Angelo’s “Lady” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” Erykah Badu/Common’s “Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)” and Solange’s “Cranes in the Sky.” After that, a massive singalong ensued as the group shifted into fourth gear with “It Never Rains (In Southern California),” “Anniversary” and the aforementioned “Feels Good.”

Declared Wiggins of the evening, “It’s been 25 years since we’ve been onstage together. We are family forever!”

Kicking off Sept. 21 in Birmingham, the 25-date Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné!: Just Me and You Tour 2023 itinerary included stops in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and Las Vegas. The trek will wrap later this week when the group returns to its Bay Area stomping grounds: Oakland (Nov. 14-15) and San Francisco (Nov. 17).

Slipknot‘s ex-drummer Jay Weinberg is speaking out after being fired from the masked metal band.

Weinberg, the son of longtime Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg, took to social media on Saturday (Nov. 11) to express that he had not anticipated the group’s decision to part ways with him after 10 years.

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“I was heartbroken and blindsided to receive the phone call that I did on the morning of November 5th; the news of which, most of you learned shortly after,” Weinberg, 33, wrote on his Instagram Story. “However, I’ve been overwhelmed by — and truly grateful for — the outpouring of love and support I’ve received from this incredible community I consider to be my creative and artistic home.”

A week earlier on Nov. 5, Slipknot announced that the band had “parted ways” with Weinberg, who joined the rock act in 2013 following the departure of Joey Jordison.

“No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it,” Slipknot wrote in a statement. “But as ever, Slipknot is intent on evolving. The band has decided to make a creative decision, and to part ways with Jay. We wish Jay all the best and are very excited for what the future holds.”

During his time with Slipknot, Weinberg drummed on the Grammy-winning group’s albums .5: The Gray Chapter (2014), We Are Not Your Kind (2019) and The End, So Far (2022). .5: The Gray Chapter and We Are Not Your Kind both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Weinberg added in his lengthy statement on Saturday, “Despite the confusion and sadness, there is something that’s provided an equal amount of comfort. For many of you reading this: 10 years ago, we weren’t yet acquainted. And now, we are. For that, I’m thankful in ways I’ll never be able to fully express.”

The drummer continued, “I don’t know how, and I don’t know when, but I look forward to creating loud, passionate, and heartfelt music that we enjoy together again. Until then, please know it’s been the joy of a lifetime to spend the last 10 years with you, sharing in our love for this special corner of the music and art world.”

Weinberg joined Slipknot in 2013 following the departure of founding drummer Jordison, who formed the group in 1995 along with percussionist Shawn Crahan and the band’s late bass player Paul Gray, who died in 2010.

Slipknot hasn’t yet announced who will replace Weinberg on drums. The band is currently scheduled to play the Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas on April 27, 2024, and Welcome to Rockville on May 12, 2024.

Read Weinberg’s post on his Instagram Story here.