Yungblud has offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at his current Australian tour, sharing a new video that documents a fast-paced 24 hours on the road.

The clip, titled “Welcome to a mad 24 hours of my life,” was posted to social media and captures the British rocker moving between flights, fan interactions and live performances during the Australian leg of his Idols: The World Tour.

Yungblud teased the video with the caption, “Another day, another plane … Aussie edition. Melbourne, see you tonight.”

The video opens mid-flight before following Yungblud through a series of tour stops in Sydney, including a visit to Behind The Gallery, where an exhibition spotlighting the singer recently drew such large crowds that police were called to manage the scene. The rocker is also shown reconnecting with staff at triple j, where he noted he “saw some old friends.”

Elsewhere in the clip, Yungblud references tabloid attention surrounding his time in Sydney, including footage that surfaced online of him spending time naked on a yacht.

From there, the focus shifts back to tour preparations as he readies himself for his first Australian arena show of the run at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena.

To manage jet lag, the artist documents a pre-show routine that includes coffee, a gym session, swimming and a shower, while citing Ozzy Osbourne as a source of inspiration. Upon arriving at the venue, he receives a gift from his tour manager, briefs his crew on the night ahead and prepares physically for the performance.

“As expected, first night in Australia was mental,” Yungblud wrote in the caption, sharing footage from the Qudos Bank Arena show, complete with pyrotechnics. “The Aussies know how to party, man.”

Following the concert, the video shows Yungblud meeting fans who waited outside the venue before eventually turning in for the night. The following day begins much the same way — boarding another plane, this time headed to Melbourne. Yungblud later revealed that fans were waiting at the airport after he shared his arrival time via a broadcast channel on Instagram.

“Australia, it’s so good to be back,” he concluded.

The video arrives as Yungblud continues his Australian tour, with upcoming performances scheduled at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, followed by shows in Brisbane and Perth.

A$AP Rocky has denied that his upcoming “Helicopter$” music video was created using artificial intelligence.

On Monday (Jan. 12), the rapper released the visual for “Helicopter$,” his first music video of 2026. Shortly after the video dropped, online chatter began questioning whether the trippy, animated visuals were AI-generated — prompting Rocky to respond directly on social media.

“THIS VIDEO IS NOT Ai GENERATED! THIS VIDEO IS NOT Ai GENERATED!” Rocky wrote several times on X after the release, adding, “JUST GENERATIONAL.”

The Dan Streit-directed video leans into the surreal, high-concept aesthetic Rocky has become known for throughout his career, and features the Harlem native leading his crew around the city in a stolen helicopter, while a cop chase ensues.

The track is expected to appear on his forthcoming fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, which drops January 16. An earlier version of the song featured Playboi Carti, though the official release centers on Rocky alone.

“Helicopter$” arrives just one week after Rocky shared the video for “Punk Rocky,” which starred Winona Ryder and included cameo appearances from Danny Elfman, Thundercat and A$AP Nast. Ryder’s involvement also tied into Rocky’s ongoing creative relationship with filmmaker Tim Burton, who previously collaborated with the rapper on artwork for Don’t Be Dumb.

Rocky has spoken openly about Burton’s involvement in the project. In a previous interview with Billboard, the rapper recalled playing music from the album for the director and described Burton’s reaction.

“He was rocking his head and he’s like, ‘Wow! I didn’t know you made that kind of music!’” Rocky said at the time, adding that Burton was “f—ing with it heavy.”

While Rocky has yet to announce a release date for Don’t Be Dumb, the rollout has steadily picked up momentum and is expected to arrive in just days. The rapper has largely kept details about the album under wraps, though its creative direction has been framed as a continuation of his long-standing interest in fashion, film and boundary-pushing visuals.

The Mob frontman’s “Punk Rocky” was also used by ESPN to soundtrack a semifinals spot, while Indiana University will battle the University of Miami next Monday (Jan. 19) in the championship, which will be a de facto home game for the Hurricanes with it being played at Hardrock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

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It’s official, TWICE is going on tour this year, making multiple stops in the United States.

The JYP Entertainment girl group is a hit among K-Pop and non-K-Pop fans alike, bringing playful and toe-tapping tunes accompanied by polished dancing and powerful live vocals. Even on the Billboard charts, TWICE is constantly winning with tracks like “This Is For,” “The Feels” and “Moonlight Sunrise,” all English tracks that don’t even begin to scratch the surface of their many Japanese and Korean language hits. The girl group’s last major tour was the Ready To Be World Tour, which began all the way back in 2023, so needless to say, fans are hungry to see the members in person on their 2026 tour. The group’s first stop on the tour will be on Jan. 13 in Seattle at the Climate Pledge Arena.

If you are planning on attending, you’ve likely got a checklist of what you need to prep ahead of the concert. With your outfit all picked out and tickets booked (if you’re seeing them out of state) we’d assume that you might be missing the most important item you can have in your K-Pop concert-going arsenal: a lights tick. TWICE’s light stick to be exact, otherwise known as a Candybong, which retails for $89.66 on Amazon.

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The light-up accessory is, as the name suggests, shaped like a lollipop with a lengthy base and a round head featuring the girl group’s logo smack dab in the middle. With batteries inserted, the light stick lights up in shades of apricot and neon magenta, TWICE’s official group color. With your Candybong, you’ll also receive a wrist strap to keep it on while you chant and cheer with your fellow fans. You can also get the same Candybong at Walmart for $54.99 without the wrist strap and accessories. Wherever you buy it, both Candybongs come with an exclusive photo card of one of the members.

If you’re not familiar, light sticks are a popular accessory, not just amongst ONCE, or fans of TWICE. The concept was popularized years ago thanks to G-Dragon, a South Korean rapper best known for his work in the YG Entertainment boy group BIGBANG. In 2006, the rapper wanted to create something for fans that allowed them to interact at concerts, creating camaraderie and a greater connection with idols. Thus, the first-ever light stick, the Bang Bong, was born. These days, light sticks come in all shapes and sizes, meant to represent each group utilizing colors and specific imagery. Most light sticks have specific light settings, making them flash or sync up with the beat of music at concerts.

The light stick is an investment piece for sure, but it makes you feel closer to your fellow fans and idols. It also serves as a collector’s item that will look rather snazzy next to your other K-Pop paraphernalia. If you haven’t snagged tickets to TWICE’s 2026 tour, it’s not too late. You can shop for tickets and learn more about the tour in our article here. We’ve also included discount codes to sweeten the deal.

As we eagerly await Beyoncé’s next move – Act III perhaps following Act I’s Renaissance and Act II’s Cowboy Carter? – we’re looking back at the artists who’ve appeared on her full-length studio albums. With eight to her name, Beyoncé has officially featured more than 30 different collaborators. Sometimes she keeps it in the family – see her multiple collabs with husband Jay-Z and her tracks featuring daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter – other times, she highlights upcoming artists like Shaboozey, who joined her on her latest album and then found huge solo success himself.

For the collaborations listed below, she’s earned 14 Grammy nods, winning five of them: best R&B song and best rap/sung collaboration for “Crazy in Love” with Jay-Z from her debut solo album Dangerously in Love; best R&B performance and best R&B song for “Drunk in Love,” again with her husband off of her self-titled LP; and best country duo/group performance with Miley Cyrus for “II Most Wanted” from Cowboy Carter.

It’s important to note: We’re solely counting songs on her solo studio albums; remixes like “America Has a Problem” with Kendrick Lamar or cuts from her soundtrack to The Lion King don’t make the list. Neither do her joints on other albums that are not her own (sorry to the exceptional “Savage Remix” with Megan Thee Stallion).

From fellow A-Listers like Post Malone, Cyrus and The Weeknd to icons like Linda Martell, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, scroll through all the artists who have collaborated with Beyoncé on her solo studio albums below.

A judge says Investigation Discovery complied with journalistic standards in its 2024 documentary chronicling domestic and sexual abuse allegations against Chris Brown.

A Monday (Jan. 12) court order dismisses Brown’s $500 million defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and Ample Entertainment, the production company behind Chris Brown: A History of Violence. The R&B star sued almost exactly a year ago, claiming this documentary was “full of lies and deception.”

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The lawsuit’s primary issue was with the documentary’s spotlight on a woman who alleges the singer raped her on a yacht owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2020. Brown says these claims are false and disproven by inconsistencies in the woman’s account, as well as her own violent past and the fact that she concealed key text messages after reporting the incident to Miami police.

But in Monday’s order, Judge Colin Leis says Investigation Discovery presents the perspectives of both sides in a balanced manner.

“The court has personally viewed the entire documentary. The documentary recites most of the inconsistencies plaintiff notes, including the existence of the text messages,” writes the judge. “Media defendants thus presented a ‘fair and true’ report of [the woman’s] statements and the judicial record and proceedings.”

Judge Leis also says there’s no merit to Brown claiming that the network defamed him by including an interview in which culture writer Scaachi Koul says the singer has a “predisposition for punching women in the face.” As the judge points out, Brown “has admitted to punching the singer Rihanna.”

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“Plaintiff presents no evidence that Scaachi Koul’s opinions about plaintiff’s predilections are false,” says the judge.

The order strikes Brown’s lawsuit under California’s anti-SLAPP law, which curbs the use of litigation to target First Amendment-protected free speech. This statute requires plaintiffs who sue journalists to establish at least “minimal merit” in order to move forward with a lawsuit — a standard that Judge Leis says has not been met here.

Lawyers for Brown and Warner Bros. Discovery did not immediately return requests for comment on the decision. Brown has the right to appeal the dismissal if he chooses.


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The 2026 Grammy Awards are fast approaching, going down Sunday, Feb. 1. But the Grammy celebrations aren’t contained to just one night: A full week of parties and events leading up to the awards show are a who’s who of some of the biggest names in music.

Billboard is setting the stage for your Grammy Week with our full, updating list of parties and events happening in Los Angeles around Music’s Biggest Night.

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Two days before the show, Mariah Carey will be the guest of honor on Friday night, Jan. 30, at the Recording Academy’s 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year fundraiser. The gala has raised millions of dollars to support MusiCares’ programs, including health and wellness services, addiction recovery, preventive care, disaster relief and emergency support for music professionals.

“We are honored to recognize Mariah Carey as this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year, a true creative force and once-in-a-generation talent,” Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares, said in a statement. “Her artistry and her voice have helped shape the sound of our times. We look forward to celebrating her remarkable career on this very special night.”

The next night, Republic Records co-founders Monte and Avery Lipman will be honored on Saturday night, Jan. 31, at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala & Grammy Salute to Industry Icons, which always hosts a legendary lineup of performers, from Grammy-winning vets to the brightest newcomers.

“Monte and Avery are proof of how far drive and dedication, combined with passion and talent, can go in this industry,” Mason said in a statement. “Their collective vision and unwavering will to go above and beyond for the incredible community of artists they support have made Republic Records one of the most influential labels in the world. We look forward to celebrating their impact as true industry icons at the 2026 Pre-Grammy Gala.”

But beyond those two highlights, where else can you find the year’s biggest nominees and industry insiders? Find our full list of 2026 Grammy Week parties and events below, updating regularly.

All events are invite-only, unless they include ticket options.

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Having post-concert blues after attending Oasis‘ Live ’25 Tour? Us too.

The reunion tour was announced in Aug. of 2024, two days before the 30th anniversary of the band’s debut album Definitely Maybe. The show ran from July 4, 2025, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, to Nov. 23rd at Estádio do Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil. To really hammer home the scale, the tour grossed $405,428,435 and was attended by over two million people, making it the second highest-grossing and third most attended tour of 2025.

Not all hope is lost, though, since a lot seems to be lined up for the English rock band in 2026. This includes rumors that Oasis, specifically Noel Gallagher, would be writing the theme for a James Bond movie if given the chance. The Gallagher brother told TalkSports in an interview that he’d love to contribute an original song to the next Bond film, whenever it comes to be. When asked how he’d respond if he were offered the gig by longtime Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, Noel quipped, “I’d say, ‘All right, Babs.’”

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If you’re still feeling empty without Oasis in your life and can’t wait for a rumored Bond film, you’re in luck. Funko Pop! is filling the void with these Funko Pop! Rocks: Oasis – Liam & Noel Gallagher Vinyl Figure retailing for $29.99 on Amazon.

The duo vinyl figures are collector’s items with tons of details, nestled into a sleek Oasis-themed box. Both figures are 3.75 inches and sit upright nicely on desks or displayed with your other Funko figures. Both figures are made from premium, durable vinyl material and depict brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, leading men of the 90s rock band, in stylish polo-esque shirts. The tiny figures are excellent for gifting to the avid fan in your life.

If you’ve been living under a rock, Oasis is a band frequently seen on Billboard‘s charts over the years. The English rock band was formed in 1991 and had a core lineup of five members for most of their initial run, including Liam Gallagher, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan and Tony McCarroll. The group is best known for their alternative rock hits with titles like “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back In Anger” and “The Shock Of The Lightning,” which all made appearances on Billboard’s charts in the past. All seven of Oasis’ studio albums went to No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, including “Be Here Now” — the U.K.’s fastest-selling LP.

Maverick City Music is firing back in a legal battle over co-founder Tony Brown’s exit from the Grammy-winning worship collective, accusing the executive of violating his non-compete by launching a new Christian music project.

Brown has been suing Maverick City in Georgia court since 2024 for allegedly strong-arming him into signing an unfavorable buyout agreement. The Atlanta-based group denies any wrongdoing, and on Dec. 8, they filed a countersuit in New York, accusing Brown of breaching the terms of that contract.

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Maverick City alleges Brown has violated the buyout’s non-compete clause by launching his own worship collective called God Aura. This group, run as an arm of the nonprofit Unseen Voices, released an album called Wonderful Child on Dec. 5.

“Brown expressly described the project as ‘building on the creative DNA that launched Maverick City Music’ and listed as producers, featured or target artists many of the same core creatives who built the Maverick City Music sound, including Chandler Moore, Dante Bowe, Taylor Hill, Ahjah Walls and Nate Moore,” reads the countersuit.

The New York action claims Brown is actively recruiting Maverick City’s artists and producers for God Aura, and that he’s even sent inquiries from his old email account to create the false impression that the projects are connected. Maverick City is now seeking $10 million in damages from Brown for breach of contract, tortious interference, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition.

Brown maintains that he’s done nothing wrong. In court papers filed Jan. 5, his lawyers say the non-compete agreement is not enforceable because Maverick City never paid him the sum agreed to in their buyout deal.

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According to Brown, he only got involved with Unseen Voices and God Aura because “he had no other viable employment option that would allow him to earn income comparable to the outstanding payments that defendants have wrongfully withheld.”

A lawyer for Maverick City, Steven Cooper of the firm Reed Smith, told Billboard in a statement on Saturday (Jan. 10) that the company will not discuss active litigation.

“The New York action seeks to enforce a contract and stop conduct we believe violates ongoing obligations, including misuse of confidential information and attempts to solicit our ecosystem,” said Cooper. “We will address the claims in court.”

Brown’s lawyer, Gary Freed, reiterated the arguments from his court filing in a Monday (Jan. 12) comment to Billboard: “We do not believe the non-competition provision is enforceable because of their failure to pay him the compensation they promised him for it.”

A hearing on the matter was held on Monday in Atlanta, though a judge has not yet issued any rulings.

The dispute comes as Maverick City is roiling from the exit of flagship member Chandler Moore. Just as he announced his departure from the group in October, Moore filed a lawsuit alleging that Maverick City CEO Norman Gyamfi stole millions of dollars in royalties from him.

Maverick City denies Moore’s claims as “wildly untrue.”


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On Saturday, the heartbreaking news was announced that Yeison Jiménez, one of the biggest stars of the música popular genre, died at age 34. His death shocked his home country of Colombia and left the music world in mourning. He leaves behind a large collection of songs that have been part of Spanish-language homes in Colombia and beyond for years.

“With our hearts in our hands and an indescribable pain, the organization and work team of Yeison Jiménez deeply regrets to inform you of his death,” reads a statement posted on his official Instagram account. “Yeison was traveling with members of his work team, who also died: Jefferson Osorio, Juan Manuel Rodríguez, Óscar Marin, and Weisman Mora, as well as Captain Fernando Torres.”

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By the age of 34, Jiménez had already risen to the top of Colombian popular music, or “música popular,” a genre that fuses the soul of Mexican ranchera with Colombian tradition and has its roots in the country’s coffee-growing region, which includes Caldas (where Jiménez was born), Quindío, Risaralda and Tolima. In 2024, he achieved a career-defining feat, selling out Bogotá’s Movistar Arena three times and drawing more than 40,000 passionate fans to the venue.

Yeison connected with his fans not only through his numerous hits, but also with his inspiring life story of struggle and big dreams. Last year, he fulfilled another dream: selling out Bogotá’s El Campín Stadium, becoming the first Colombian regional artist to do so. He had been gearing up for a second show at El Campín, scheduled for March 28.

While most of Yeison Jiménez’s songs became anthems, here are five emblematic ones (in no particular order).

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The NFL Wild Card weekend has been a spectacle to say the least. The defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, saw a first round exit to the San Francisco 49ers, the Chicago Bears pulled a major upset against the Green Bay Packers and Josh Allen put on his Superman cape to take out the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, the playoff hype isn’t over yet. Tonight, the Pittsburg Steelers will host the Houston Texans for the final AFC wild card matchup of the week.

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Can Aaron Rodgers turn back the clock and defeat a top ranked Texans defense? Well, you’ll have to watch to find out. We created a guide to streaming the NFL wild card game live online for free and without cable. Keep reading below to learn more.

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While ESPN Unlimited doesn’t currently offer a free trial, there are other streamers that offer ESPN online free. If you want access to ESPN and additional channels, you can take advantage of DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and Fubo, which are all offering free trials or promos right now. Some of them can give you free access to ESPN for up to a week.

Here are all the ways to watch ESPN online, including ways to stream ESPN online for free.

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

With prices starting at just $4.99 for a day pass, Sling TV includes ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN 3 (for ABC simucast) with it Sling Orange and Sling Orange + Blue packages — which features dozens of channels that can be streamed on up to three devices at the same time. Sling Orange + Blue features FS1 and the NFL Network too

Please note: Sling TV’s pricing and channel availability depends on your local TV market.

Fubo is another great option you can take advantage of to watch ESPN online. The streamer offers a seven-day free trial that’ll give you access to ESPN free and more than 240 live TV channels. The service offers a promo that’ll get you up to $30 off the first month, which can get you access to ESPN and more for as low as $54.99 (reg. $84.99 per month).

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

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

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ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN, and a subscription includes instant access to games and more exclusive content for $29.99 per month. You can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $299.99 per year. There is no free ESPN Unlimited trial, but it does include exclusive on-demand videos and access to content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider.

In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original shows to stream on-demand, plus game recaps and analysis, a shorter version of NFL Primetime and full replays of historic NFL matchups.

To expand your savings and content offerings, currently, you can bundle ESPN Unlimited with Hulu and Disney+ for a single monthly price of just $29.99 per month for all three services for 12 months of streaming.