With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, it looks like we’re getting two full weekends of Halloween celebration.
Things kicked off last week, with Victoria Justice hosting her “Love Zombie” Halloween & Single Release Party in Los Angeles and embodying her new song by dressing up as the titular undead character. Bette Midler‘s New York Restoration Project Hulaween Gala hit New York City over the weekend, and Midler hit the red carpet dressed as her own Divine Miss M persona next to Andy Cohen as Andy Warhol. Other celebs at Midler’s party: Ben Platt and husband Noah Galvin as Hugh Hefner and a Playboy Playmate, Darren Criss and wife Mia Criss as New York clowns, and Michael Kors and husband Lance LePere as taxi drivers.
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But some stars didn’t need a party to get dolled up. Paris Hilton took to Instagram to show off her “Oops… I Did It Again!”-era Britney Spears costume, complete with red latex bodysuit. “Oops, I did it again … Starting off #Halloweek by honoring my Queen @BritneySpears,” Hilton captured the series of photos and videos paying homage to the 2000 music video. Hilton kept the Hallow-fun going by sharing her family’s Toy Story-inspired costumes with People, with the heiress dressed as Bo Peep.
Janelle Monáe is no stranger to Halloween, and this year, she transformed into Beetlejuice (don’t say that name three times!) from the 1988 Tim Burton-directed classic. The elaborate get-up comes amid Monáe’s Wondaween Halloween festival, and she promises Beetlejuice is only “costume #1” for her week of Halloween activities.
And that’s just scratching the surface. We have Megan Thee Stallion dressed as Cupid to promote her latest single “Lover Girl” before #Hottieween; Kane Brown as Papa Smurf and his wife Katelyn as Austin Powers; Keke Palmer as Jessica Alba’s aspiring choreographer character from 2003’s Honey; and Chloë Bailey channeling her mentor Beyoncé dressed as Foxy Cleopatra in 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember.
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Kali Uchis to Receive Special Honor
Kali Uchis has been named a 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music, alongside honorees Kehlani and KPop Demon Hunters’ lead vocalist EJAE. “Every year, ASCAP looks forward to spotlighting some of music’s most extraordinary women by honoring them for their achievements at our Women Behind the Music event,” said Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP Executive Vice President & Head of Creative Membership, in a statement. “This year we are thrilled to recognize three women who are pushing boundaries and capturing the world’s attention across different genres. Their creative success has propelled them to the top of the charts and is set to inspire the next generation of women in music.”
The Colombian artist will receive her award at the 17th annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music event, taking place Wednesday, Nov. 12in Los Angeles, just weeks after her Superstar Q&A at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami earlier this month.
Lele Pons and Guaynaa are celebrating their first Halloween together as parents. Just days before the spooky holiday on Oct. 31, the Venezuelan social media star and Puerto Rican artist shared a photo of their adorable costume alongside their baby girl. In the cute carousel, the family of three is seen dressed up as Peter Pan (Guaynaa), Wendy Darling (Lele) and Tinkerbell (their daughter) — in costumes designed by Karina Garcia, according to the Instagram post.
This week, Juan Luis Guerra was named “Patrimonio Musical y Poético de República Dominicana” (Musical and Poetic Heritage of the Dominican Republic) by Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (MIREX, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in his native Dominican Republic.
“His career transcends the awards and distinctions he has accumulated,” said Minister Roberto Álvarez during the ceremony, according to a press release. “What is truly significant is his ability to narrate — with poetic verses that seduce and captivate the imagination and the heart — the everyday experiences of our people: their dreams of social justice, their deep faith, their joy, and their unwavering sense of humor.”
During the event, which coincides with the National Day of Merengue and National Day of Bachata, Guerra — behind timeless hits such as “Bachata Rosa,” “La Bilirrubina,” and “Mi Bendicion” — expressed the following: “I would like to conclude by giving glory and honor to the Lord Jesus. If there is one thing I am sure of, it is that my melodies, metaphors, and all my songs come from him.”
The Latin Recording Academy, in partnership with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, has announced its inaugural recipient of the Latin Music Educator Award. Honoring an “exceptional educator from the global music community who is making a significant impact by incorporating Latin music into their curriculum,” according to a statement, the first annual award was handed to Luciana Ortega of the Instituto Santa María de San Carlos, in Chile.
As part of the award, the school’s music program will receive a $10,000 instrument donation. Ortega — who has been teaching music for more than 10 years — will be honored during the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Week in Las Vegas. “We are proud to honor Luciana Ortega with the first Latin Music Educator Award,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “Her daily commitment to music students brings to life our mission to honor, celebrate, nurture and elevate Latin music and those that ensure its enduring legacy.”
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Season 51 went on a short break after Sabrina Carpenter hosted and performed as musical guest a few weeks ago. Miles Teller is set to play host, while Brandi Carlile is set as musical guest during this week’s Saturday Night Live on Saturday (Nov. 1). SNL airs on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Want to watch SNL online without cable? Your easiest bet is to grab a free trial to DirecTV or FuboTV to stream an NBC live feed online without needing a subscription.
Keep reading to learn all the other streaming options to watch SNL online without cable.
How to Stream Saturday Night Live for Free
In order to watch SNL, you’ll need to have access to NBC. If you have cable, then you just need to look up what channel NBC is on, which you can find it in your channel guide through your cable provider. Don’t have cable? There are a few ways to watch Saturday Night Live online for free.
Your best bet is to subscribe to Peacock, which is the official NBC streamer. The Peacock Premium Plus plan ($16.99 per month) gives you access to the NBC channel, which means you can watch SNL live. There is no free trial for the streaming platform, but if you want to watch the episode on-demand, Peacock does comes with an ad-supported plan that’s only $10.99 per month month and you’ll have access to new episodes of SNL the day after it airs.
Want to watch SNL online for free? DirecTV also offers a five-day free trial and the live TV streaming service also includes NBC as part of its channel lineup. Use the free trial to stream SNL online free from your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV.
FuboTV offers a seven-day free trial when you sign up for one of its plans. You’ll gain access to more than 200 live TV channels — including NBC — so you can watch SNL for free. After your free trial is over you’ll be charged the subscription price based on the plan you choose or you can cancel at anytime.
You can also expand your streaming library through Hulu + Live TV, which gives you access to the entire Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited libraries on top of hundreds of live TV channels, like NBC.
In the meantime, watch a promo reel for tonight’s episode below:
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The reunion of Oasis, of the long-feuding Gallagher brothers, isn’t so much the stuff of legend, a surprise no one saw coming, or a comeback of the ages. Chalk it down as a rock ‘n’ roll miracle.
Fans had given up hope long ago.
Oasis split proper in 2009, following another backstage row, and any flicker of hope was snuffed out two years later when acrimony turned legal. Even the Gallaghers’ mom Peggy stepped in, pleading for her boys to bury the hatchet. All to no avail.
That was half a world away, a lifetime ago. Miracles do happen. Australians were witness to one Friday night, Oct. 31, as Oasis swept into Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, the opener for the Australian lap of their Live ’25 world tour, and their first show on these shores in 19 years.
The Victorian capital is always buzzing at this time of the year. The Melbourne Cup Carnival is underway, so too is Halloween, and at month’s end, the towering Melbourne Cricket Ground hosted an international cricket match, the visiting Indian men’s team taking on the national team.
On showday, Oasis t-shirts are the dress code for Melbourne’s CBD. In every café, on every sidewalk, an excitable punter in their Oasis kit. Bucket hats, branded Adidas jackets. The pop-up Oasis store in central has been booked out for the months, and the queues are disheartening. If merchandise is a good gauge, there’s only one show in town.
Marvel is an appropriate first stop. Once inside the Docklands sporting venue, fans can grab selfies with its superhero gatekeepers from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including a massive “Hulkbuster” Iron Man replica.
The other superheroes would take the stage at 8.45pm.
Oasis’ band members, as they’ve done on previous dates, made their entrance to the pounding beats of the instrumental “F—ing’ In The Bushes,” then switched on the jukebox for two hours of hits and fan-faves. The retractable roof was closed, a good decision after a day of uncertain weather, though denying these these Manchester lads the comforts of home.
Kicking off with “Hello,” into which Liam inserted the lyrics “it’s good to be back,” then “Acquiesce,” and “Morning Glory,” provided an opening combination that hit hard and fast. “G’day,” Liam told the 58,000 gathered fans, Tina Arena and Jelly Roll among them. “Did you miss us? Because we missed you.”
This older, mature version of Liam is chattier than the chap we remember, and much less surly. Now aged 53, he loves a bit of banter. There’s a silly story about bumping into “Drew The Kangaroo” on a walk at the seaside, and regular words of encouragement to the audience.
The hits kept coming. “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” “Fade Away,” “Supersonic,” “Roll With It,” and a break for Liam, as Noel took the mic and the spotlight for his own mini-set, including “Talk Tonight,” “Half the World Away” and “Little by Little.”
For a late set rendition of “Whatever,” Liam inserts a lyric from The Beatles’ “Octopus’s Garden,” a tip of the bucket hat to their own heroes.
Noel’s guitar work is note perfect. Each solo, complete and exact. The Gallaghers, when they’re sharing the stage, don’t tread on each other’s toes. But, importantly, they’re fully committed, and generous.
“Nice one for putting up with us for so many years,” Liam told the faithful in Melbourne, many of whom flew from interstate or New Zealand for the occasion. “We f***ing love ya.”
The Manchester rocker have always drawn a crowd. All seven of their studio albums hit No. 1 on the Official U.K. Chart, as did their 2010 hits compilation, Time Flies 1994-2009 – for a total of eight leaders. Along the way, the rockers have collected six BRIT Awards, including the Outstanding Contribution to British Music, two Ivor Novellos, and 17 NME Awards. Some 18 million people applied for tickets when dates for this world tour were first announced, with 2.6 million fans securing entry to the show. The only thing missing is entry in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. That will come.
This tour down under coincides with the 30th anniversary since the release of “Wonderwall” on Oct. 30, 1995, a song deeply embedded in Australian culture, which logged 11 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart and topped triple j ’s Hottest 100 songs of the past 20 years, which counted down in 2013.
“Wish this baby happy birthday. 30 years Wonderwall,” Liam remarked as Oasis dropped their signature song into the encore, bookended by “Don’t Look Back In Anger” and the final song, “Champagne Supernova.” Few bands can swing out three songs of this caliber at the end of their set.
A fan tried to hog the limelight, and create his own supernova, by lighting a flare several minutes from the end, earning a reprimand from Liam, who hissed “naughty naughty naughty,” channeling his best Mr C. He followed up with a strongly worded tweet.
The enduring image, however, wasn’t of a moment of stupidity from a fan, but a moment of brotherly love, as the Gallaghers briefly hugged it out before leaving the stage.
Earlier, Brisbane’s Ball Park Music warmed up with songs from their own deep catalog, including the right-on-queue “Please Don’t Move To Melbourne,” lifted from their domestic chart-topping 2025 album Like Love. Being here supporting Oasis is “a dream come true,” remarked frontman Sam Cromack, wearing an AC/DC shirt, a band that will be playing stadiums in the weeks ahead. For thousands at Marvel, being in the room with an active Oasis is a dream come true.
With their swagger, attitude, style, and songs that could live forever, Oasis might be the last great rock ‘n’ roll band. This tour is off to a blinder, a result for anyone in the place who wanted, waited for this band, and used the opportunity to go let it all out, and sing at to the top of their lungs.
Produced by Live Nation Australia Oasis’ Live ’25 tour continues Saturday (Nov. 1) and Tuesday (Nov. 4) at Marvel Stadium, then moves to Sydney for back-to-back shows at Accor Stadium on Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8.
Oasis setlist at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, Friday, 31st October
Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory Some Might Say Bring It on Down Cigarettes & Alcohol Fade Away Supersonic Roll With It Talk Tonight (sung by Noel) Half the World Away (sung by Noel) Little By Little (sung by Noel) D’You Know What I Mean? Stand By Me Cast No Shadow Slide Away Whatever Live Forever Rock ’n’ Roll Star
Encore The Masterplan (sung by Noel) Don’t Look Back in Anger (sung by Noel) Wonderwall Champagne Supernova
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Taylor Momsen is revisiting a holiday classic — with a rock twist.
The Pretty Reckless frontwoman has re-recorded “Where Are You Christmas?” 25 years after first performing the song as Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
The reimagined version appears on the band’s new holiday EP, Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas, released Friday (Oct. 31) via Fearless Records.
The original ballad, co-written by Mariah Carey, James Horner, and Will Jennings, first appeared on the 2000 film’s soundtrack and was famously performed by Momsen at just seven years old. That same year, Faith Hill’s version reached No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Momsen’s 2025 update opens with a nostalgic snippet of her childhood recording before launching into a full-blown rock version, anchored by crunchy guitars and her signature gritty vocals. “Where are you, Christmas? Why can’t I find you?” she sings, giving the wistful lyrics new energy and edge.
The six-track EP also includes four original songs — “I Wanna Be Your Christmas Tree,” “Christmas Is Killing Me,” “Blues on Christmas,” and “When We Were Young” — as well as a reprise titled “Christmas, Why Can’t I Find You.”
“Pretty Reckless Christmas started as just one song, but the moment we got into the studio, it took on a life of its own,” Momsen said in a statement. “There was so much emotion, nostalgia and chaos wrapped up in it that it didn’t feel right to leave it standing alone. To really honor it, I needed to build a whole world around it. That’s how this project became a full body of work — something bigger, deeper and far more personal than I ever expected.”
Momsen’s last studio album with The Pretty Reckless, Death by Rock and Roll, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart in 2021, making them the first female-fronted band to hit No. 1 on the chart with their first four albums.
Meanwhile, “For I Am Death,” The Pretty Reckless’ first new music since its 2021 album Death by Rock and Roll, climbs to No. 1 on the ranking dated Nov. 8. It’s the band’s eighth leader and fourth straight, a streak that dates to 2020, when “Death by Rock and Roll” led for three weeks, followed by reigns for “And So It Went” and “Only Love Can Save Me Now” in 2021.
In 2013, The Pretty Reckless made its maiden appearance on the tally with “Heaven Knows,” a song that ended up reigning for four weeks beginning in March 2014. That kicked off a streak of four consecutive No. 1s, with “Heaven Knows” followed by “Messed Up World” (2014), “Follow Me Down” (2015) and “Take Me Down” (2016).
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Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy echoed through Halloween this year thanks to a viral video of his grandson reenacting one of the most notorious moments in rock history.
In a TikTok shared on Oct. 31 by Osbourne’s daughter Kelly, her two-year-old son Sidney is seen wearing a skeleton outfit and red cowboy boots, gleefully biting the head off a stuffed bat. “Learned from the greatest, Papa!” Kelly captioned the clip, which plays over Osbourne’s 1980 hit “Crazy Train.”
The moment nods directly to Ozzy’s infamous 1982 concert in Des Moines, Iowa, where he bit the head off what turned out to be a real bat onstage — a career-defining stunt that’s followed him for decades.
The metal icon, who died in July at age 76, spoke openly about the incident in later years. “I’ve achieved quite a lot in my life, but all people do is go, ‘Ozzy, what do bats really taste like?’” he told People in a 2022 interview. “But I’ll tell you what, when they gave me the rabies shot, I wasn’t smiling.”
Osbourne maintained a close relationship with Sidney up until his death. Earlier this year, Kelly shared that her son’s favorite time of day was “cartoon time” in bed with Ozzy and Sharon. “I have to literally rip him out,” she said at the time.
Last month, Sharon opened up via social media, revealing she is “still having trouble finding the words” after Ozzy’s death earlier this summer.
“I’m still having trouble finding the words to express how grateful I am for the overwhelming love and support you’ve shown on social media,” the British TV personality wrote alongside an Instagram video featuring herself and daughter Kelly at a falconry in England.
“Your comments, posts, and tributes have brought me more comfort than you know,” she continued. “None of it has gone unnoticed, in fact, it’s carried me through many nights. Though I’m still finding my footing, I wanted to share some glorious creatures I had the chance to spend an afternoon with.”
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Liam Gallagher has called out a fan who launched flares into the crowd during Oasis’ opening Australian tour stop at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday night (Nov. 1), describing the individual as a “seriously f**ked up” person in a profanity-laced post on social media.
The incident occurred during the final song of the night, “Champagne Supernova,” when two flares were seen flying into the densely packed floor section of the sold-out stadium.
One concertgoer told Australian outletnews.com.au that the flares sparked visible flashes among the crowd. “Each time you saw this flash, it looked like a fire, and then it was contained fairly quickly,” said Virginia, who attended the show with her 13-year-old daughter. The pair exited the venue early due to safety concerns.
Security reportedly conducted thorough bag checks at the gate, though it remains unclear how the flares entered the venue or whether any injuries occurred. Marvel Stadium has yet to comment.
Gallagher, never one to mince words, addressed the flare-thrower directly on Saturday morning.
“To the massive C*** who launched that flare into the crowd last night at the gig in Melbourne you are 1 seriously f***ed up individual and you will get yours trust me,” the singer he wrote on X.
During the performance, fans say Liam was visibly displeased, reportedly wagging his finger and mouthing “naughty, naughty” from the stage. His brother Noel Gallagher appeared concerned, though the band did not stop the performance. It is unclear if there were any injuries as a result of the incident.
The Melbourne concert marked the first show of Oasis’ long-awaited Live 25 reunion tour Down Under. The group is scheduled to play three shows at Marvel Stadium before heading to Sydney’s Accor Stadium for two nights.
Before taking the stage, Liam greeted fans with, “G’day Australia! Did you miss us? Because we missed you!” The sold-out show drew massive crowds, with fans queuing from 5 a.m. to secure front-row spots and breaking into spontaneous singalongs outside the venue.
The Live 25 tour sees Noel and Liam Gallagher reuniting alongside Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and drummer Joey Waronker. Mike Moore is filling in for original guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, who is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.
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It may not be time to defrost her classic holiday song, but it’s never too early to shop Christmas merchandise. On Halloween, Mariah Carey brings the holiday cheer with a Christmas-themed merch collection. This marks the second consecutive holiday merch collaboration between the “All I Want For Christmas” singer and Amazon Music, and it’s exclusively available to shop on Carey’s official Amazon store today.
Many items feature Mariah’s signature “MC” monogram and plenty of festive designs. There’s even an “All I Want For Christmas Is You” musical snow globe which plays the song and features a scene inspired by the iconic music video. The collection also features the return of last year’s fan-favorite merch items like the Mariah Carey lawn inflatable, as well as a bedazzled Tumbler, cozy holiday blankets and earmuffs.
As we all patiently wait for her classic x-mas song to finish defrosting, this Halloween get into the Christmas spirt and shop our favorite items from Mariah Carey’s holiday collection below.
Mariah Carey Official “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Musical Snow Globe
HYBE shares soared 18.4% in the week ended Oct. 31 after a South Korean court ruled that K-pop group NewJeans may not leave HYBE imprint ADOR and make music under a different name. The five members of the girl group had attempted to break away from HYBE after the K-pop giant dismissed NewJeans’ mentor, ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, in April 2024.
Rather than lose NewJeans — which would have created additional headaches for HYBE and other K-pop companies — ADOR will retain the group through the end of its exclusive contract in 2029. The fact that Min is no longer at ADOR didn’t sway the court. “Merely the fact that NewJeans personally places high trust in Min Hee-jin does not make guaranteeing her the position of ADOR’s CEO a significant obligation under the exclusive contract,” according to a report. The ruling added approximately $1.5 billion to HYBE’s market value, suggesting that investors were fearful a court loss would spill over to other acts currently under contract with HYBE.
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Despite HYBE’s considerable gain, the 19-company Billboard Global Music Index was unchanged at 2,845.53. Music stocks were almost evenly mixed between winners and losers, and only two companies had either a gain or a loss in excess of 10%.
Music stocks lagged behind major indexes’ gains. In the U.S., the Nasdaq composite index rose 2.2% to 23,724.96 and the S&P 500 improved 0.7% to 6,840.20. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 rose 0.7% to 9,717.25. South Korea’s KOSPI composite index jumped 4.2% to 4,107.50 on AI optimism after Samsung announced it would build a semiconductor factory in partnership with American company Nvidia. China’s Shanghai Composite Index ticked upward 0.1% to 3,954.79.
SiriusXM shares finished the week up 1.4% to $21.69 after a see-saw end to the week. The stock gained 10.1% on Thursday (Oct. 30) after the company’s third-quarter results, but fell 6.5% on Friday (Oct. 31). The bump in share price came after SiriusXM increased its full-year forecasts for revenue, EBITDA and free cash flow. The Q3 results also showed that the satellite radio company, which also owns streaming platform Pandora, turned a net loss into a net profit.
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Universal Music Group shares fell 2.3% to 23.27 euros ($26.99) despite gaining 1% on Friday after the company reported solid Q3 earnings following the close of trading on Thursday. Following the results, J.P. Morgan reiterated its “overweight” rating and 39.00 euros ($45.23) price target while Guggenheim maintained its “neutral” rating and eliminated its price target, which was previously 27.00 euros ($31.32).
Spotify’s stock benefited from news that the company is raising prices in the U.K., finishing the week up 1.5% to $655.32. That modest gain helped Spotify reclaim some of the loss it suffered after the share price dropped 4.1% on Oct. 24. The Stockholm-based company will report Q3 earnings on Tuesday (Nov. 4).
Radio giant iHeartMedia was the week’s biggest loser after dropping 12.4% to $2.97. The company’s share price has been on a roll lately, though, gaining 39.4% in 2025. iHeartMedia will release Q3 earnings on Nov. 10.
Most live music stocks lost ground. Live Nation fell 2.2% to $149.53 ahead of its earnings results on Tuesday. German promoter CTS Eventim dropped 2.9% to 77.60 euros ($90.00). MSG Entertainment dipped 3.5% to $44.16. Sphere Entertainment Co. was an exception, rising 1.7% to $68.48.
The Alchemist has added his two cents on the topic that had Rap Twitter in a frenzy this week.
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On Wednesday, Billboardreported that, for the first time since 1990 — when Biz Markie‘s signature song “Just a Friend” was at No. 41 on Feb. 2 — there were no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100‘s top 40, after Kendrick Lamar and SZA‘s smash hit “Luther” was deemed recurrent and removed due to recent changes to the chart’s methodology, effectively ending a 35-year streak. Recurrent songs will now be removed if they’ve been on the chart for a certain amount of time while simultaneously falling under certain chart thresholds. “Luther” had fallen under No. 25 to No. 38 the previous week during its 46th week.
This news caused a stir on social media and predictably inspired takes from all corners of the Internet, and on Friday morning (Oct. 31), the legendary producer shared his thoughts on X.
“No rap in top 40 has nothing to do with the music being bad or good,” he wrote without any further elaboration.
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