Since the fall of 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere has hosted U2, Phish, Dead & Company, Anyma and a current residency from the Eagles. And last week, Kenny Chesney was announced as the arena’s first country headliner.
The announcement has the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast asking: When will we see a pop star at the groundbreaking venue? On our latest episode, Katie & Keith are discussing some potential names, including existing rumors around Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Harry Styles. And it wouldn’t be a Pop Shop discussion without Keith suggesting it could be the perfect spot for Madonna to play her promised new 2025 music.
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Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Bad Bunny captures his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart as his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS climbs 2-1 after its first full week on the chart, edging out a surprise challenger in Taylor Swift’s fan-favorite Lover: Live From Paris album. Plus, reality TV star Heidi Montag hits the Billboard 200 with a 15-year-old album, thanks to an outpouring of support from fans following the loss of her house in the Pacific Palisades wildfire.
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.)
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As the world nears a decade since Faith No More’s last large-scale live show, longtime keyboardist and guitarist Roddy Bottum has admitted that he’s as unclear about the band’s future as anyone.
Bottum, who has performed with the band since they established themselves as Faith No More in 1983, made the admission during a recent interview with Chile’s Radio Futuro when he was asked about the current state of the band.
“I don’t know. I honestly don’t know,” Bottum admitted. “And you don’t have to believe me, but there’s nothing… Right now we’re in a really weird spot, a really strange spot, and I can’t really tell you what’s going on. I don’t know myself. I get different information from people, and I’m in the band.”
Bottum also asserted that he’s not the one calling the shots in the band, stating, “Not really. If I did, probably we’d be playing in Chile next week.”
Originally emerging out of the San Francisco group Sharp Young Men, Faith No More adopted their most famous moniker in 1983, and released a total of six albums prior to their dissolution in 1998. Their biggest successes came about following the inclusion of vocalist Mike Patton in 1988, with their following albums – 1989’s The Real Thing and 1992’s Angel Dust – peaking at No. 11 and No. 10 on the Billboard 200, respectively.
The group reunited in 2009, touring globally before releasing their Sol Invictus album in 2015. That same year resulted in the band’s final shows, though a pair of dates took place in 2016 with former vocalist Chuck Mosley to celebrate the reissue of their 1985 debut, We Care a Lot. Mosley would pass away one year later at the age of 57.
Faith No More had initially planned to make their live return in 2020, though shows across the U.S., Europe, and Australia were later postponed due to the COVID pandemic. In 2021, the dates were canceled entirely, with Patton announcing his activities with Faith No More and Mr. Bungle had been shelved due to “mental health reasons” which he later explained was a diagnosis of agoraphobia.
While Patton and Mr. Bungle would later return to the stage, Faith No More have remained quiet ever since, with Bottum describing the band’s current status as being on a “semi permanent hiatus” in October 2024.
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Funko has released a limited-edition V Day-themed Wicked set, that re-imagines Glinda and Elphaba as pink and red figurines.
The officially-licensed collection gets you a two-pack of Wicked’s Pocket Pop! vinyl figures, inspired by the hit movie musical. Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba goes from green to pink, while trading in her black dress and pointed hat for a ravishing red number. She also swaps her broomstick and the Grimmerie for a pink heart.
Ariana Grande’s Glinda, meantime, looks stylish in her pink gown, which is accessorized by a “crystal” crown. She clutches a red heart accessorized with a pink bow. Both of these mini figurines measure approximately two inches tall.
You can also buy the Wicked Valentine’s Day Funko Pops individually. Amazon has both Elphaba and Glinda Valentine vinyl figures available right now. The Elphaba figurine measures approximately 4.65 inches in height, while the Glinda Funko is 4.75 inches tall. See images below.
The Wicked Valentine’s Day Funko Pop collection is the latest Wicked merch release to hit the internet, and makes a great gift for a partner or family member. It’s also a great Galentine’s or best friend gift, for the Glinda and Elphaba in your friend group. Prefer to buy full-size Wicked dolls? Mattel’s Barbie-inspired Wicked dolls are back in stock after selling out over the holidays. Shop them here.
Prefer something a little more classic and romantic for Valentine’s Day? Wicked fans will love these preserved dark green flowers from LA-based The Million Roses. These are real roses that have been painstakingly grown, cut, trimmed, “rehydrated” and painted. The brand says these arrangements last up to three years without fading. Choose from a black, white or gold box; each box contains 6-7 real roses.
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Beats Studio Pro offers “next-level audio fidelity,” with Active Noise Cancellation, transparency modes, personalized Spatial Audio and dynamic head tracking, which lets the music “follow” you even as you move and bop your head.
The foldable headphones offer up to 40 hours of battery life and feature UltraPlush leather cushions, Lossless Audio through USB-C and enhanced call performance. Studio Pro headphones are compatible with iPhone and Android phones (if you have an Android, you’ll need to download the Beats companion app).
Kardashian first collaborated with Beats on the Beats Fit Pro earbuds in 2022. The limited release became the brand’s bestselling collaboration on Apple’s website.
The Kardashians star announced her latest collab during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Kardashian and Fallon co-starred in the official campaign for the new collection.
Watch the campaign below and get the Beats headphones on sale here.
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Weezer’s cover of Toto’s perennial favorite “Africa” undoubtedly became one of the band’s biggest successes, but Toto guitarist Steve Lukather isn’t sure the reasons behind the cover were genuine.
The cover first arrived in May 2018 following a months-long campaign in which a then-14-year-old social media user urged Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo to cover the song. As a result, Weezer released their own rendition of Toto’s “Rosanna” as a way to troll the campaign, ultimately unveiling their version of “Africa” just days later.
Reaction to the cover was overwhelmingly-positive, with the cover becoming their first to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 since 2009, and their first to top the Alternative Songs chart since “Pork and Beans” in 2008.
The viral quality of the song continued in the following months, too. Not only was the track accompanied by a “Weird Al” Yankovic-featuring music video, but it was included on their self-titled covers album (also known as the Teal Album), and inspired Toto to respond in kind with a cover of Weezer’s 2001 single “Hash Pipe”.
However, while much of the attention seemed to tie in with the track’s good-natured origins and desire to lean into an online joke, Lukather recently took part in an interview with Matt Pinfield’s New & Approved program, telling the host he’s not sure if the cover’s origins were as affectionate as they seemed.
“I don’t know about him loving the song, man,” Lukather said of Pinfield’s claim that Cuomo was fond of “Africa”. “I don’t think that’s the case at all. I think he did it to take the piss out of it and it blew up in his face and now he’s got to play it every night.
“I tried to reach out to this guy and be friendly and then it just got weird,” Lukather added. “I don’t want to get into it, but peace and love. It was good for them, it was good for us.”
Lukather’s comments echo earlier statements he made in a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, where he explained he was left with “hurt feelings” following his attempts to speak to Cuomo.
“I tried to reach out to Rivers,” he explained. “I said, ‘Hey, man, isn’t this funny? Whether you like us or not, it’s working out good for both of us.’ Silence! The cat refused to talk to me! I’m friends with the biggest rock & roll stars in the world, and this is the only cat that refuses to talk to me! I’m sorry, Rivers. You made a lot of fuckin’ money off this. You should be a little bit more thankful. But I got nothing bad to say about them. Some of them were cool, but Rivers really hurt my feelings.”
Toto keyboardist Steve Porcaro – who departed the band in 2019 – echoed Lukather’s opinions, telling the publication that when he performed “Africa” with Weezer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he was backstage when Weezer’s manager informed them it was gaining traction on the airwaves.
“I saw Rivers wince,” Porcaro explained. “They initially did it as a goof, but now they realized they’d have to play the song for a lot longer than they thought they would. This whole business runs on hit records. If you get one, you better be prepared to play it for the rest of your life.”
Indeed, Weezer’s cover of “Africa” became a staple of their live sets from 2018 onwards, though fell out of favor following the launch of their Voyage to the Blue Planet tour in 2024 which saw them performing their 1994 debut album in full for its 30th anniversary.
Chart-topping Japanese pop group BE:FIRST is finally expanding onto the global stage with their first-ever world tour.
Following the boy band’s eight No. 1 hits on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, Billboard can exclusively reveal that BE:FIRST is embarking on a world tour this year titled -Who Is BE:FIRST?-. Launching on April 22 in Los Angeles, the trek will span 15 cities across North America, Europe and Asia to mark a major move in the J-pop stars’ international ascent.
Managed by Tokyo-based agency BMSG, the septet consisting of Sota, Shunto, Manato, Ryuhei, Junon, Ryoki and Leo debuted in 2021 after winning fans through the reality singing competition The First. BE:FIRST’s first-ever single, “Gifted.,” topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100, leading the band to millions of views on YouTube, and collaborations with fellow chart-toppers like English DJ and producer Jonas Blue and two singles with K-pop boy band ATEEZ. Through their three years together, and with a mix of feel-good pop, intense EDM, futuristic hip-hop and classic R&B, the seven-member group has carved a multifaceted musical identity that’s garnered millions of social-media followers and fans — or BESTY, as their fans are affectionately known.
“We are excited to announce that BE:FIRST will be embarking on a world tour,” the guys tell Billboard exclusively. “As BE:FIRST, we’ve had very few opportunities to perform outside Japan so we’ve been eagerly looking forward to holding our first-ever world tour! We’re truly excited to see how international BESTY will react to our music and performances. In addition to sharing our music, we’re especially looking forward to the stage talk during our shows — talking about the local culture, sharing memories in the cities we visit and creating unforgettable moments together!”
“BE:FIRST was founded with the goal of delivering world-class dance and vocals — a vision they have pursued since their audition process,” says legendary rapper-producer SKY-HI, the CEO of BMSG who also acts as BE:FIRST’s main producer.
“With the support we’ve received through their activities in Japan and the success achieved so far, BE:FIRST is now ready to embark on their first-ever world tour. As the producer of BE:FIRST, I am confident that their music, performance quality, and attitude align with global entertainment standards, and I deeply appreciate the high praise they have received so far. At the same time, we remain aware that we are still a young and emerging presence in the industry. Having sparked a sensation in Japan in 2021 and 2022, BE:FIRST is determined to recreate that excitement on the global stage, embarking on this journey as fresh newcomers. We deeply appreciate your continued support. At BMSG, we proudly represent Tokyo, Japan, and we see this as an opportunity to make the world a more exciting place. By showcasing the power of creativity, we will continue to uphold our ‘creative first’ philosophy. We hope you look forward to what’s to come.”
In addition to live concerts in new countries and continents, BE:FIRST has also lined up representation outside of Japan with Steel Wool Entertainment, the management and media agency whose clients have included Anderson .Paak, Hayley Kiyoko, Amber Liu and more.
“I flew into Osaka to see BE:FIRST and was blown away by their stage presence and knew that we had to work with them,” says Steelwool CEO and founder Kevin Morrow. “I can’t wait for the world to see what I saw on their upcoming tour.”
In the meantime, the BE:FIRST members want their fans to stay healthy and send BESTY-approved recommendations for their cities.
“Please take care of your health, and let’s enjoy the show to the fullest!” BE:FIRST adds. “And if you have recommendations for delicious local food or great places to visit in your area, let us know — we’d love to explore during our stay! We’re all so thrilled to meet you soon!”
Fans can look forward to different VIP packages available for the tour, as well as BE:FIRST’s upcoming single “Spacecraft,” set for release in February. The track follows the group’s recent Top 5 Billboard Japan Hot 100 hit “Sailing,” a collaboration with the popular animated manga series One Piece.
4/22/25 – Los Angeles, CA, USA – The NOVO 4/23/25 – San Francisco, CA, USA – The Regency Ballroom 5/15/25 – Taipei – Zepp New Taipei 5/24/25 – Bangkok – Samyan Mitrtown Hall 6/1/25 – London, United Kingdom – O2 Forum Kentish Town 6/3/25 – Paris, France – Bataclan Theatre 6/4/25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg 6/6/25 – Frankfurt, Germany – Batschkapp 6/9/25 – New York, NY, USA – Webster Hall 6/10/25 – Philadelphia, PA, USA – Keswick Theatre 6/14/25 – Chicago, IL, USA – Copernicus Center 6/17/25 – Honolulu, HI, USA – Hawaii Theatre 6/28/25 – Hong Kong – TBD 7/5/25 – Singapore – Capitol Theatre
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Ethel Cain has defended her choice of words in the wake of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
On Jan. 10, the 26-year-old musician shared a quote on her Instagram Story from former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, discussing how powerful groups such as the NRA, Big Oil and insurance companies influence Congress. Cain added the hashtag “#KillMoreCEOs” to the post, later clarifying she wasn’t aiming to be reactionary or “edgy.”
“I genuinely mean what I say. Corporations giggle at protesting,” Cain wrote. “Why would anyone ever willingly come down off their throne that they’ve spent years building off the suffering of their fellow man? Nobody is getting visited by the ghost of Christmas future, no one is having a change of heart. It’s simple, you make them fear for their lives and hit them in the only place they hurt or nothing will ever get done.”
“I don’t even see how that’s an incredibly radical idea,” she concluded. “It seems quite straightforward to me. ‘Violence is never the answer’ wrong. Sometimes it is.”
The backlash to the post was swift, with Fox News panelists Jason Chaffetz, Jackie DeAngelis, Anita Vogel and Guy Benson discussing the comments on an episode of the network’sThe Big Weekend Show.
“The message there is violence is the answer,” Benson said in response to Cain’s post. “You know who used that exact same mentality, that type of language? Terrorists. That is actual terrorism, what she’s talking about here … This should be a very clear black-and-white moral issue, and it is scary to see how much support that type of sentiment has gotten.”
“People need to boycott her,” added DeAngelis, with Chaffetz saying, “I hope people call her out for this.”
Now, Cain has weighed in on the topic once again, taking to Tumblr to share a new post which defends her position, and questions why climate change and “corrupt” healthcare systems have become political issues.
“I find it funny that conservatives try to paint me calling for the death and destruction of multi-billionaire CEOs as some radical ‘woke liberal’ standpoint,” Cain began. “As if that even has anything to do with politics, especially in this era of surface level circus politics. The same way they try to politicize the hurricanes or the wildfires destroying parts of America, as if climate change is somehow a red vs. blue issue.”
“It’s no secret I’m from a deeply conservative family in the sticks of Florida and I still grew up hearing ‘I fought the law and the law won’. The healthcare system has fucked each and every member of my family in a different way at one point or another, as is the case with pretty much every family in this scorched earth nation.”
As Cain continued, she switched her attention to the “staunchly anti-government” origins of country music. In 2024, Billboardlooked back at the changing politics of country music, noting how Richard Nixon’s 1972 re-election campaign began to appeal to the historically Democratic-voting working and middle class Southern whites, ultimately instigating a gradual shift to the right for country music which – as Cain points out – has only continued.
“Remember when country music, the genre currently associated the heaviest with the most conservative faction of America, used to be staunchly anti-government and about sticking it to the man?” she asked. “Remember when the coal miners, grandfathers to the ‘Trump-er hillbillies’ of Appalachia that everyone loves to write off as ignorant, fought tooth and nail for unionization because the companies that were built off their labor didn’t give a shit if they lived or died? Since when has ‘upholding traditional values’ gone hand in hand with… defending lawmakers and oil tycoons.
“My family and I complain about the same issues at the dinner table. The men in charge better hope they can keep their digital smokescreens running as long as they can because the moment the rednecks and the hippies lay down their swords long enough to realize they have the same enemy, all hell is gonna break loose.”
Cain’s controversial comments came just two days after the release of her latest recording project, Perverts, which arrived as the follow-up to her acclaimed 2022 debut album, Preacher’s Daughter.
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The Black Eyed Peas have canceled their upcoming Las Vegas residency scheduled for 2025.
On Sunday (Jan. 19), the group announced through their Instagram Story that their planned shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s PH Live would no longer take place due to “current circumstances.”
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“To our dearest Peabodies,” the Black Eyed Peas wrote. “It is with a heavy heart that, in light of current circumstances, our Las Vegas shows will not be moving forward as planned.”
The trio of will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo also added, “Ticket providers will issue full refunds automatically. Stay tuned for updates on future performances by following us — we can’t wait to see you again.”
Originally announced in September 2024, the residency — titled Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Experience — was set to launch on Feb. 15 at PH Live. The group had planned to perform 15 concerts at the 7,000-capacity venue, with shows spread across three different runs through May.
“Our first residency in Las Vegas gives Black Eyed Peas the opportunity to do what we do best: dream up something brand new and creative that pushes the boundaries of the live show experience,” will.i.am said in a statement at the time. “We draw inspiration from Disney rides, Las Vegas shows, concerts, AI, and technology. We will reinvent how we perform, creating an interactive show, a journey to 3008 that is both a concert and a play. I can’t wait for the world to see what we cook up in Las Vegas.”
Billboard has reached out to Black Eyed Peas’ representatives for further comment on the cancellation.
The group’s most recent album, Elevation, was released in 2022. Last May, the Black Eyed Peas released the track “Tonight” with El Alfa featuring Becky G, which was part of the Bad Boys: Ride or Die soundtrack.
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The lineup for the 2025 MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala held in tribute to the Grateful Dead in Los Angeles has been revealed.
On Monday (Jan. 20), The Hollywood Reporter announced the artists attached to the Grammy Week event scheduled for Jan. 31 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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Dead & Company (which includes Grateful Dead co-founders Bob Weir and Mickey Hart), John Mayer, Mick Fleetwood with Stewart Copeland, Norah Jones, Maren Morris, Noah Kahan, Vampire Weekend, Sierra Farrell and Lukas Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Billy Strings, My Morning Jacket, Sammy Hagar, the War and Treaty and the War on Drugs are set for the event, as well as previous Grateful Dead collaborator Bruce Hornsby. Andy Cohen will be the MC.
Original Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bob Weir will be recognized for their contributions to music, their philanthropic efforts and the group’s pioneering role in fostering communities through their concerts and activism. Two of the band’s founding members, the late Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh, who passed away in October, will be honored posthumously.
The Grateful Dead is the third band to receive the honor, following Fleetwood Mac (2018) and Aerosmith (2020). The esteemed list of MusiCares Person of the Year honorees also includes Jon Bon Jovi, Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, Lionel Richie, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, Don Henley, James Taylor, Brian Wilson, Sting, Bono, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Luciano Pavarotti, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett, Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt and David Crosby.
It was confirmed that the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year event will go on as planned last week, amid the wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area. The announcement came a day after the Recording Academy said the Grammys are still on for Feb. 2.
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“Your attendance at Persons of the Year and your ongoing generosity will support these continued vital efforts, helping those in urgent need and signaling to the world that this vibrant city is on its feet,” MusiCares said in a statement. “At our upcoming Persons of the Year, we will make a special appeal for donations to support our wildfire relief efforts. We invite you to join us in spreading the word to your friends and family by sharing this link: www.musicares.org/FireRelief.”
Since 1991, the MusiCares Person of the Year gala has raised funds to support MusiCares’ health and human services programs, which offer physical and mental health care, addiction recovery, preventive clinics, unforeseen personal emergencies and disaster relief to music professionals.
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Chappell Roan is opening up about how speaking out against “creepy behavior” has impacted her career.
In a new interview with the BBC, published Sunday (Jan. 19), the 26-year-old pop star discussed her decision to stand up for herself despite being labeled by some as a “spoiled diva” or accused of throwing “tantrums” about her privacy.
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The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer has previously spoken about her experiences with “predatory behavior” from fans on social media. She explained that after years of hard work building her music career, she’s had to set clear boundaries to protect herself from uncomfortable and often invasive interactions.
“I’ve been responding that way to disrespect my whole life — but now there are cameras on me, and I also happen to be a pop star, and those things don’t match,” Roan told the BBC. “It’s like oil and water.”
In October 2024, Roan went viral after confronting a photographer who had previously made her feel uncomfortable on the red carpet at the premiere of Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour film in Los Angeles. She had a similar experience with another photographer at the 2024 MTV VMAs.
The “Red Wine Supernova” artist admitted that her outspoken nature has had consequences for her career.
“I think, actually, I’d be more successful if I was okay wearing a muzzle,” she said. “If I were to override more of my basic instincts, where my heart is going, ‘Stop, stop, stop, you’re not okay’, I would be bigger.”
She added, “I would be way bigger … And I would still be on tour right now.”
Last fall, Roan decided not to extend her tour and instead focused on her physical and mental health. The artist credits her grandfather for giving her valuable advice that guides her decisions.
“There’s something he said that I think about in every move I make with my career. There are always options,” Roan shared with BBC. “So when someone says, ‘Do this concert because you’ll never get offered that much money ever again,’ it’s like, who cares? If I don’t feel like doing this right now, there are always options. There is not a scarcity of opportunity. I think about that all the time.”
Roan, who was named Billboard’s Top New Artist of 2024 and is nominated for six Grammys, rose to fame with her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in October 2024. The album spawned multiple charting singles, including “Pink Pony Club,” “Casual” and “Good Luck, Babe!”
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