Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda Debut in Top 10 on Regional Mexican Albums Chart

Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda extend their perfect top 10 streak on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums chart as De Hoy En Adelante, Que Te Vaya Bien debuts at No. 8 on the Nov. 26-dated list. It’s the 10th consecutive top 10 for the act — the entirety of its chart entries.

The 12-track set was released Nov. 11 via Fonovisa/UMLE. After its first tracking week ending Nov. 17, De Hoy En Adelante generated 2,000 equivalent album units, according to Luminate. Most of the album’s opening sum derives from streaming equivalent album units. That equates to 3.04 million on-demand official U.S. streams generated for the songs on the album.

On the Regional Mexican Albums chart, each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album.

De Hoy En Adelante marks the return of the band to Regional Mexican Albums after a five-year hiatus, following the three-week champ Ni Diablo Ni Santo in June 2017. The new set comprises 11 songs plus a norteño cover of Mexican folk-alternative singer-songwriter Ed Maverick’s “Fuente de Ortiz” originally released in 2018.

De Hoy En Adelante adds a 10th straight top 10 to Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda’s career account on Regional Mexican Albums, including five No. 1s. Here’s the complete list including the new arrival:

Peak, Title, Ddate, Weeks at No. 1
No. 7, Ni Lo Intentes, Sept. 17, 2011,
No. 5, Márchate Y Olvídame, Dec. 17, 2011,
No. 1, En Vivo, Sept. 22, 2012, (2 Weeks)
No. 1, Tu Amigo Nada Mas, March 30, 2013, (1 Week)
No. 2, Soy Lo Que Quiero: Indispensable, Feb. 15, 2014,
No. 1, El Aferrado, April 11, 2015, (7 Weeks)
No. 2, Lecciones Para El Corazón, Oct. 3, 2015,
No. 1, Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!!, April 30, 2016, (2 Weeks)
No. 1, Ni Diablo Ni Santo, June 17, 2017, (3 Weeks)
No. 8, De Hoy En Adelante, Que Te Vaya Bien, Nov. 26, 2022,

Elsewhere, De Hoy En Adelante starts at No. 38 on the all-Latin genre Top Latin Albums chart.

The album yields a No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay: “Que Te Vaya Bien” lifts 4-1 in its seventh week. It earns the band its eighth leader there.

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6 Essential Tracks on Paulo Londra’s ‘Back to the Game’ Album: Editor’s Picks

After releasing a handful of singles throughout the year, Paulo Londra has officially dropped his highly anticipated album aptly titled Back to the Game.

The 16-track set marks the Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter’s first album in three years, following his debut album Homerun (2019), which debuted and peaked at No. 12 on Top Latin Albums.

In his first album, Londra leaned more on his core urban sound using elements of trap, freestyle, dembow, hip-hop and reggaeton. This time around, while the 24-year-old artist stays true to his essence with a cheeky reggaeton (“A Veces,” a collaboration with Feid), he also dabbles in punk rock (“Nublado” featuring Travis Barker) and R&B (“Noche de Novela” with Ed Sheeran).

“I’m back,” he wrote on social media. “This is from Paulo to those who’ve always been there, since when I would go to the plaza in Joaco to crossing paths for the second time with Ed Sheeran. As long as one follows their passion, no one can stop you. If you ever felt empty but today you want the people around you to smile or have fun, welcome to the club.”

Earlier this year, Londra officially announced his comeback after forging a new partnership with Warner Music Latin, which marked a new phase for his career. In November 2021, Londra settled a two-year legal battle with Cristian Salazar and producer Daniel Oviedo (Ovy on the Drums), with whom he co-founded Big Ligas in 2018. After filing dueling lawsuits in 2020, Big Ligas and Paulo Londra amicably resolved their differences in a Miami courtroom.

He marked his grand return to music, dropping one of his punk-rock anthems “Plan A” in March, his first single in three years, with which he previewed the new album and presented a fresh new sound for the artist. Since, he’s released other singles such as “Chance,” “Julieta,” “Party En El Barrio” and “Luces.”

The eclectic, star-studded set also features collabs with artists such as Timbaland, Duki and LIT Killah. Below, Billboard editors recommend six essential tracks on the new set.

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MasterClass Brings Back 2-for-1 Offer: Here Are 11 Musical Courses to Take From Mariah Carey, John Legend & More

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MasterClass is known for its highly rated online courses taught by some of the most talented creatives out there, including plenty of musicians with pricing usually starting at $15/month (billed annually) for an individual membership.

With the holidays right around the corner, MasterClass brought back its popular two-for-one deal for Black Friday, which gets you two unlimited MasterClass annual memberships for the price of one. The “buy one, get one” deal offers new members a subscription to gift to someone else. You have the option of purchasing two individual memberships for $15, two duo memberships for $20, or two family memberships for $23.

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John Legend – Songwriting

In his class, Legend teaches members how to “capture experiences, convey feelings and inspire a movement through music.” With his hit songs “All of Me,” “Again” and “Dope” as case studies, the 12-time Grammy winner shares how he uses mumble tracks to write melodies and how he structures songs to tell a story. In the class, Legend also provides a behind-the-scenes look into how he and Common co-wrote the Oscar-winning song “Glory” from the Selma soundtrack.

“Songs are core to who we are and are such an important part of humanity,” the EGOT winner said in a statement after announcing his online courses over the summer. “My class will give you the tools to find your voice, figure out who you are and establish yourself with longevity so you can make a real impact through music.”

Mariah Carey – Using the Voice as an Instrument

From one Legend to another! Mariah Carey’s MasterClass teaches students how to use their voice as an instrument. In nine video lessons (1 hour and 44 minutes each), the Songbird shares how she uses her legendary voice to craft timeless songs, collaborate with other artists and produce. Students will also get to discover how some of her biggest hits were created.

“I’m super excited to share what I’ve been working on: my first-ever class on the voice as an instrument,” Carey wrote in an Instagram post announcing her MasterClass.

Questlove – DJing and Musical Curation

“To be honest with you, not drumming in the world’s funkiest group, not the book writing, not being on late night television — my first love is records,” the beloved Roots drummer — who’s won six Grammys and an Oscar — says in a two-minute trailer. “I’ve been listening and analyzing records since the age of five. I’ve never shared the method to my madness, or my secrets or creative process in DJing until right now.”

Alicia Keys – Songwriting and Producing

The 15-time Grammy Award winner knows a thing or two on how to capture hearts with song, and in her 19-lesson MasterClass, Keys breaks down some of her best-known hits like “Fallin’” to share how she “writes lyrics, crafts melodies, and explores sonics so you can discover the music you were born to make.”

Tom Morello – Electric Guitar

The two-time Grammy-winning artist behind Rage Against the Machine‘s wild guitar riffs is teaching everything from theory, gear, influences, recording and, of course, how to rock a solo in his first online class.

“I didn’t trust teachers, I didn’t trust politicians, I didn’t trust people on the evening news. I trusted music,” the rocker shares in the trailer. “The language of my life is written in rock ‘n roll, and punk rock and hip-hop.”

Hans Zimmer – Film Scoring

“In music, you’re basically having a conversation,” says the legendary composer behind more than 150 films, including Inception, The Lion King, and The Dark Knight.

For his 31-lesson course, the self-taught two-time Academy Award winner and four-time Grammy winner shares how he “creates sounds from nothing, composes compelling character themes, and scores a movie before ever seeing it.”

Reba McEntire – Country Music

For her MasterClass, the Oklahoma native — with three Grammys to her name — breaks down performance techniques, does case studies on her hits, shares how to build a career in country music and even delivers an emotional performance at the Grand Ole Opry.

Christina Aguilera – Singing

Who better to teach how to nail a vocal run than powerhouse five-time Grammy winner Xtina? Her 23-lesson class breaks down warm-up exercises, breath control, vibrato, her signature growls, expanding range, finding your voice, performance techniques and more.

“Technique is only a quarter of it,” she explains in the trailer. “Passion and drive is, like, 100% of it.”

Deadmau5 – Electronic Music Production

Deadmau5 — a six-time Grammy nominee — takes his mask off for his 23-lesson EDM course, which teaches theory, tips for building a home studio and “how he approaches melodies, mixing and mastering to make unique sounds you can’t find in a cookie cutter sample pack.”

Herbie Hancock – Jazz

In 25 lessons, the legendary jazz artist is teaching his secrets to mastering the compelling genre, including improvisation, learning by listening, piano basics, harmonies, musical emotion and more. Hancock — who has won 14 Grammys and one Oscar — is also offering original piano transcriptions, including five exclusive solo performances.

St. Vincent – Creativity and Songwriting

“If you have ears and ideas, you can make anything happen,” three-time Grammy winner St. Vincent teases in the trailer for her 16-lesson songwriting class, in which she breaks down every step in writing her song “Savior,” plus tips on how to “record music, write songs, improve your guitar skills, and embrace your vulnerability.”

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Aaron Carter’s Fiancée Melanie Martin Shares Emotional Post for Son’s First Birthday

Aaron Carter‘s fiancée Melanie Martin celebrated the first birthday of her son with the late singer on Tuesday (Nov. 22), just a few weeks after the “I Want Candy” star tragically passed away at age 34.

“Happy birthday to my baby boy Prince Lyric Carter,” Martin wrote alongside a sweet slideshow of Carter with the bundle of joy. “Today is going to be a tough one for me but I know your daddy is playing birthday songs for you up in heaven I love you baby boy!!!”


In the wake of the “That’s How I Beat Shaq” singer’s passing, his older brother Nick Carter has launched a donation fund for On Our Sleeves, a children’s mental health charity, in his memory.

A representative from Aaron Carter’s management team confirmed his death to Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter on Nov. 5. No cause of death was given. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told The Hollywood Reporter at the time that a suspicious death took place at the address of Carter’s residence but could not confirm the identity.

“Aaron my darling, I miss you so much my Angel. I don’t know how I can go on with out you, but I hope you can give me that strength somehow,” Martin wrote on Instagram following her fiancé’s death. “I will miss you forever like the stars miss the sun in the morning skies.”

She continued in a separate post, “Heaven has gained an angel and a piece of my heart.”

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Rauw Alejandro’s ‘Saturno’ Debuts at No. 2 on Top Latin Albums Chart

Rauw Alejandro claims his fourth straight top 10 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart as Saturno debuts at No. 2 on the Nov. 26-dated ranking.

Saturno, released Nov. 11 via Sony Music Latin, starts with 19,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 17, according to Luminate. Most of the set’s opening sum comprises streaming activity, which equates to 25.63 million on-demand official streams of the album’s songs, while 500 units derive from album sales and track-equivalent album units.

On the multimetric Top Latin Albums chart, each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album.

The 18-track Saturno is a left turn for Rauw, as the set comprises rhythmic, dance and R&B-peppered tunes, as compared to its Latin trap predecessor, Trap Cake, Vol. 2. The latter reached No. 6 on Top Latin Albums.

In addition to his No. 2 on the Top Latin Albums chart, Saturno also debuts at No. 25 on the all-genre Billboard 200. Previously, Vice Versa took him to a No. 17 high there. Elsewhere, Saturno concurrently launches at No. 2 on Latin Rhythm Albums.

The new album was preceded by two songs on the multimetric Hot Latin Songs chart, starting with “Punto 40,” with Baby Rasta, which peaks at No. 11 on the current ranking as the Greatest Gainer/Streaming track of the week. “Lokera,” with Lyanno and Brray, meanwhile, holds at its No. 12 peak for a second week.

As Saturno arrives, four of the songs of the album debut on the airplay-, streaming data-, and digital sales-blended tally. Plus, “Dime Quién???” re-enters at a No. 36 high.

Here’s the full rundown of Rauw Alejandro’s appearances on Hot Latin Songs this week:

No. 11, “Punto 40,” with Baby Rasta
No. 12, “Lokera,” with Lyanno and Brray
No. 15, “Lejos del Cielo” (debut)
No. 36, “Dime Quién???”
No. 38, “Dejau’,” with DJ Playero
No. 40, “Gatas,” with Chris Palace
No. 44, “Que Rico Chi**gamos”

Further, one of the new seven recruits grants Rauw a sixth visit to the overall Billboard Hot 100 list: “Lokera” at No. 99.

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Carey Mulligan Explains How Steven Spielberg Made Debut as Music Video Director With Marcus Mumford Song

Steven Spielberg, one of Hollywood’s most well-known filmmakers and producers, has had a busy year with the release of Jurassic World: Dominion and The Fabelmans, but making his debut as a music video director was probably not initially in the plans. 

During a Monday interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, actress Carey Mulligan explained how her husband, Marcus Mumford, and Spielberg teamed up to create the music video for his song “Cannibal.” As it turned out, the lead singer of Mumford & Sons needed help with the song’s video before the release of his solo album Self-Titled.

Earlier this year, Mulligan was working on Maestro with Bradley Cooper at the time, with Spielberg executive producing the film. The actress said she previously learned Spielberg’s wife, Kate Capshaw, is a Mumford & Sons fan and sent her Mumford’s latest album. 

“Not long after that, we got a video of Steven and Kate dancing in their kitchen to one of the songs,” Mulligan says. ”And it was so lovely and they were so supportive and so sweet.” 

Months later, the Great Gatsby actress told Kimmel she was on set, in a makeup bus, when her husband — frantic about getting the music video done — called with an interesting idea.  

“He says, ‘We really need a video, and I just had this idea, and would it be mad if like … would it be really rude if we asked Steven?’ And I was like, ‘Steven — sorry, sorry, Steven Spielberg?’” Mulligan explains. 

She ended up asking the filmmaker in July, who agreed to direct the video, saying, “They [Mumford and Spielberg] got on the phone and then the next day, they were scouting locations.” 

During the interview, Kimmel held up a photo of Spielberg making the video with Mumford. The director can be seen holding an iPhone while on a rolling office chair, filming the singer.

“The message is, if you have a crazy thought, express it…. Follow through with that,” the late-night talk show host responded. 

Mulligan’s latest film, She Said, is currently in theaters. 

Watch Mumford’s music video for “Cannibal” below.

This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.

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Black Friday Bargain: Apple AirPods Are Back On Sale for Just $79

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If you didn’t get a chance to shop tech discounts during Amazon’s Prime Day Early Access sale, now’s the time to score huge savings on must-have products including Apple AirPods, which are 50% off during Amazon’s early Black Friday sale.

Apple’s best-selling AirPods are on sale for just $79 — their lowest price in a month.

When it comes to earbuds for music, there’s no denying the popularity of AirPods. Apple’s famous all-white earbuds are as much a status symbol as they are an essential go-to for recording artists, podcasters and music producers alike. But we recommend them for everyday use as well, whether you’re listening to music on your daily commute or need a pair of wireless earbuds for your next FaceTime call or Zoom.

While AirPods used to cost a pretty penny, they’re now available for under $200. Apple products never go on sale on the company’s own site, but Amazon has marked down AirPods to as low as $79, but deals like this won’t last, so you’ll have to move fast to get AirPods at a deep discount (click here for more Black Friday Apple deals). The AirPods Pro are currently $199.99. Regularly $249, the AirPods deal gets you a 20% discount on the beloved Apple earbuds. Apple’s 2nd Generation AirPods are on sale for $79 at Amazon while, 3rd generation AirPods are $142.49 at Amazon and $179 at Best Buy, Crutchfield and Macy’s. 

Apple AirPods Max, which are usually $549, are discounted to $449 at Amazon. You can also purchase AirPods Max at Walmart and Best Buy, although prices may vary depending on the retailer.

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The AirPods Pro are one of the newer wireless earbuds in the AirPods family, and musicians are snapping them up thanks to the superb audio quality (think: clear, crisp sound), and the buds’ Active Noise Cancellation feature, which blocks out exterior noise for a quieter, more focused listening session.

Traveling for the holidays? The AirPods Pro are also great for travel and running and working out, with a sweat-resistant coating worth considering. (They’re not entirely waterproof like some earbuds, so you wouldn’t want to go swimming in them). Interchangeable silicone tips allow you to find the perfect seal for your ears, and everything fits into a tiny charging case, which gets you up to 24 hours of battery life before you need to plug in.

Apple is known for their high-tech and high-design products, and the AirPods Pro are not only a fan favorite, but an industry fave as well. Need further proof? According to a recent report, AirPods Pro sales exceeded 90 million units during the 2021 holiday season.

Get the Apple AirPods Pro deal for $199.99 and 3rd generation AirPods for $142.49. Another deal: The regular AirPods are even cheaper, discounted right now to just $79 at Amazon and Walmart and $89.99 at Target. You can also find them at Best Buy for $99.99. Note that the regular AirPods won’t have the Active Noise Cancellation technology, but all the other features are there. See full sale details here.

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Travis Scott to Headline Virgil Abloh Tribute at Art Basel

The inaugural Mirror Mirror Music festival, which will also serve as a tribute to the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh, will feature Travis Scott, Skepta and Benji B as headliners.

The event, which was curated by Benji B and produced by Virgil Abloh Securities, will be held during Art Basel on Dec. 3 FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park in Miami. All profits from the event will benefit the Virgil Abloh Foundation, set to launch next year.

Yves Tumor, Pedro, Venus X, BAMBII, Rampa and Acyde are also set to perform at the festival.

Abloh, who served as men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton, died in November 2021 at age 41 after a private battle with cancer. He founded the streetwear-focused luxury label Off-White and served as Kanye West’s longtime creative director, later ascending to the prestigious role at Louis Vuitton in 2018, becoming the label’s first African-American artistic director.

“Virgil had the ability to bring everyone together to create magic,” said Abloh’s widow Shannon Abloh — who is also the CEO and managing director of Virgil Abloh Securities — in a press statement to Spin. “With his close collaborators, we wanted to bring everyone together to celebrate Virgil — his legacy, his passion, and his care for others. He believed his real work was championing others and we will continue his work supporting youth in the arts with the launch of the Virgil Abloh Foundation in 2023.”

Tickets go on sale for Mirror Mirror Music festival on Wednesday (Nov. 23) at 10 a.m. ET here.

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Here Are the Groups or Duos With the Most 2023 Grammy Nominations

When the 65th annual Grammy nominations were announced last week, 12 groups or duos received two or more nods. They include some of the biggest bands in the world — but the group that received the most nods may surprise you.

The groups represented on this list hail from a wide range of genres – alternative music, dance/electronic, R&B, rock and metal, Americana, contemporary Christian and gospel and contemporary instrumental.

There are three duos on the list (Wet Leg, Nova Wav and DOMi & JD Beck). The largest ensembles on the list are the nine-member Maverick City Music and the seven-member BTS.

Two of these acts – Wet Leg and DOMi & JD Beck – are nominated for best new artist. Two more – Idles and Turnstile – vied for nominations in that category but fell short.

Some of these groups were boosted by their involvement with other artists. Lucius received all three of their nominations for work with Brandi Carlile. Nova Wav received both of theirs for work with Beyoncé.

Want to know the groups or duos that have won the most Grammys? U2 is the top group with 22 Grammys, followed by Foo Fighters (15), Alison Krauss & Union Station (14), The Chicks (12), Pat Metheny Group (10) and Emerson String Quartet (nine).

Coldplay has won seven Grammys. They are nominated for three more this year. If they win them all, they’ll tie Pat Metheny Group for fifth place on the leaderboard.

Without further ado, here are the groups or duos that received two or more Grammy nominations this year.

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Trent Reznor Quits Twitter: ‘I Don’t Feel Good Being There Anymore’

Trent Reznor is the latest celebrity to pull the plug on his Twitter account in the wake of Elon Musk taking over the social media platform.

In a Saturday interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Nine Inch Nails frontman spoke about the reasons behind his exit, saying, “I’m about to depart. We don’t need the arrogance of the billionaire class to feel like they can just come in and solve everything. Even without him involved, I just find that it has become such a toxic environment. For my mental health, I need to tune out. I don’t feel good being there anymore.”

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It didn’t take long for Musk to catch wind of Reznor’s interview, and Twitter’s new overlord took a jab at the rocker in a direct reply to a random supporter. “Breaking … 48 hours since @elonmusk reinstated President Trump’s Twitter account and the world still hasn’t ended,” wrote an anonymous, conservative user under the handle @catturd2.

“And it turns out Trent ‘nine inch nails’ Reznor is actually a crybaby,” Musk responded with a laughing emoji. One Nine Inch Nails fan couldn’t resist sticking up for the absent Reznor, writing, “You’re a stupid idiot. Trent [Reznor] is one of the best musicians ever,” to which the billionaire doubled down on his insults, adding, “I like his music tbh, but maybe Etsy is more his style.”

Reznor is far from the only famous face who’s abandoned Twitter since Musk took over, with Sara Bareilles, Jack White, Toni Braxton, Whoopi Goldberg, Gigi Hadid and others also quitting the social media site.

Check out a screenshot of Musk’s Twitter exchange below.

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