Saturday Night Live is breaking in a pair of first-timers this weekend, with musical guest Olivia Dean and host Glen Powell both making their debuts. And cast members Bowen Yang and Marcello Hernandez aren’t making things easy for them.

“Well, well, well,” Yang says, glaring. “If it isn’t a couple of first-timers,” Hernandez adds in a fake Southern accent. “Fresh fish,” Yang chimes in.

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“You know how we treat your kind ’round these parts?” Hernandez asks. “You better buckle up, ’cause you’re in for a world of…”

“Dancing!” the pair say in unison, as they break out into some chaotic choreography.

“Ooh! I quite like it,” Dean says with a smile, while Powell had other thoughts: “I was about to pull out my gun.”

Elsewhere in the promos, Hernandez initiates a (very fast) game of hide-and-seek, and Yang and Hernandez do a Freaky Friday body swap (“I’ve bluffed my way through so many Wicked press junkets”).

Dean is capping a breakout year with her SNL debut, following the top 10 Billboard 200 debut of her sophomore album The Art of Loving and her first four entries on the Billboard Hot 100, led by the top five hit “Man I Need.”

Powell is promoting his new movie The Running Man, which arrives in theaters on Friday, as well as season 1 of his Hulu series Chad Powers, which premiered in September.

Saturday Night Live airs at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and streams on Peacock. (See all the options to watch SNL here.)

Rauw Alejandro chatted with Billboard’s Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of the 2025 Latin Grammys.

Tokischa chatted with Billboard’s Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of the 2025 Latin Grammys.

Yandel chatted with Billboard’s Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of the 2025 Latin Grammys.

Kehlani, Kali Uchis and EJAE are the latest trailblazers to be honored by ASCAP’s Women Behind the Music. Newly minted 2026 Grammy nominees Kehlani and EJAE (part of the HUNTR/X trio behind the KPop Demon Hunters breakout hit “Golden”) along with Grammy winning-artist Uchis were recognized for their artistry, cultural impact and contributions to the music industry.

The trio were presented with personalized plaques by Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP executive vp & head of creative membership inside West Hollywood’s The Fleur Room on Wednesday evening.

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Commenting on this year’s honoree slate, George-Middleton said, “ASCAP Women Behind the Music is more than an annual event for us. We not only spotlight women for their impactful contributions to the music community, we also hope to inspire the next generation of young women to use their artistry, leadership and boldness to navigate challenges they may face in the industry.

“Last night,” she continued, “we honored three of the most extraordinary women in music today including EJAE, who co-wrote the record-breaking single “Golden” from Neftlix’s most-streamed film K-Pop Demon Hunters; Kali Uchis, who has reached the Spotify Billions Club four times; and Kehlani, who has earned over 20 gold and platinum RIAA certifications, accumulating more than five billion streams.”

Multi award-winning songwriter Diane Warren poses for a photo at the 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music Event in Los Angeles, CA on November 12, 2025.

Multi award-winning songwriter Diane Warren poses for a photo at the 2025 ASCAP Women
Behind the Music Event in Los Angeles, CA on November 12, 2025.

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Also spotted in the audience were Cheryl “Salt” James of Salt-N-Pepa, fresh from the pioneering hip-hop trio’s recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and award-winning songwriter Diane Warren, who is a 2026 best music film Grammy nominee for the documentary Relentless. In attendance as well was Grammy-winning songwriter and 2022 ASCAP Women Behind the Music honoree Joelle James.

Grammy award-winning rapper and newly inducted member of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Cheryl “Salt of Salt-N-Pepa” James is all smiles at the 2025 at the 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music Event in Los Angeles, CA on November 12, 2025.

Grammy award-winning rapper and newly inducted member of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame Cheryl “Salt of Salt-N-Pepa” James is all smiles at the 2025
at the 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music Event in Los Angeles, CA
on November 12, 2025.

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Now in its 17th year, ASCAP Women Behind the Music spotlights songwriters, artists and executives who are forging inroads in the music industry. In addition to the aforementioned James and Salt-N-Papa, prior ASCAP Women Behind the Music honorees include Kelly Rowland, Coco Jones, Jazmine Sullivan, production/songwriting duo Nova Wav and executives Phylicia Fant of Amazon and Nicole Wyskoarko of Interscope.

Mon Laferte chatted with Billboard’s Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of the 2025 Latin Grammys.

Latin music stars dripped elegance on the red carpet of the Latin Grammy Awards 2025 on Thursday (Nov. 13), which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Chilean singer-songwriter Mon Laferte was among the early arrivals, dressed from head to toe in a glamorous femme-fatale look, a nod to her latest album. Puerto Rican singer-actress Roselyn Sánchez, who will be co-hosting the awards ceremony alongside Maluma, opted for a baby blue dress that struck the perfect balance of modern and classic.

Argentine pop artist Camilú showed up and showed out in a ’60s-inspired red halter dress and matching red pumps. Meanwhile, best new artist nominee Annasofia walked the red carpet with a feminine power suit that also exuded femininity.

Other stars who walked the red carpet included Ivan Cornejo, DannyLux, Nathy Peluso, power couple Jay Wheeler and Zhamira, Edgar Barrera, Vivir Quintana, Los Tigres del Norte and Venezuelan duo Alleh y Yorghaki.

During the Latin Grammy Premiere Ceremony — a non-televised event that took place at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas — the winners in most categories were announced, including Bobby Pulido’s Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya y Una Mía (Vol.1/En Vivo) for best tejano album, Los Tigres del Norte’s La Lotería for best norteño album and Edy Herrera’s Novato Apostador for best merengue/bachata album.

But it was Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso who reigned as early winners, taking home five awards during the pre-telecast ceremony.  Check out the winners list here.

Check out the best photos from the Latin Grammys 2025 red carpet below.

Lil Durk says his lawyers have been unfairly “kept in the dark” about death threats that were called in to a judge and the lead prosecutor in his murder-for-hire case.

Attorneys for the Chicago drill star argue in a Thursday (Nov. 13) court filing that they just learned about a seven-month-long FBI investigation into these threats, and that this concealment has severely prejudiced the rapper (Durk Banks) as the clock ticks towards a January trial date. Durk is accused of ordering members of his Only the Family (OTF) crew to shoot his rival, Quando Rondo, in 2022.

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The case is being prosecuted in Los Angeles federal court and chiefly overseen by U.S. District Judge Michael Fitzgerald, though Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue handled Durk’s failed attempt to be released on bail this spring. According to Thursday’s filing, a Durk supporter left four voicemails for Judge Donahue in February with “explicit death threats” related to the charges against him and other OTF members.

The caller allegedly mimicked the sound of gunfire in his messages and said in one message, “If they get life, I’m going to burn this [expletive] down. I’m talking ’bout the world, and I’m going to burn it, burn it to the ground.”

Durk’s lawyers say that in April, a separate caller phoned the case’s lead prosecutor, Ian Yanniello, with more death threats. This person also allegedly threatened courthouse staff and other prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

According to Thursday’s filing, prosecutors and court staff conferred about these death threats, and the FBI investigated the matter extensively. But the defense lawyers say they weren’t clued in until just last month, which they claim is a huge problem.

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“This prolonged nondisclosure — compounded by undisclosed ex parte communications between the prosecution team and the bench about these threats — has irreparably compromised the structural integrity of these proceedings,” reads the filing.

Durk’s lawyers say these death threats could have improperly influenced prosecutors’ decision-making, as well as Judge Donahue’s May ruling that Durk would be a danger to the community if released from jail.

“To state the obvious, Judge Donahue was in no position to consider whether Mr. Banks was too dangerous to be released while having been both personally threatened by someone purporting to act on Mr. Banks’ behalf, and having had her entire workplace physically and violently threatened by the same,” write the rapper’s attorneys.

Durk’s team says the situation has “fatally compromised” his right to a fair trial, which is just two months out. They’re asking that the entire case be dismissed, or at the very least, that the trial be pushed back and reassigned to both a different court and a separate branch of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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A spokesperson for the prosecution declined to comment on the matter. Reps for the Los Angeles federal courthouse did not immediately return a request for comment.

Durk was arrested last year for allegedly putting a bounty on Rondo’s head. A 2022 shooting at a Los Angeles gas station left Rondo (Tyquian Bowman) unscathed, but Rondo’s friend Lul Pab (Saviay’a Robinson) was killed in the crossfire.

The Chicago rapper denies ordering the hit and says there’s no real evidence against him. The case’s first indictment included lyrics from Durk’s song “Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy,” but those were later removed after defense lawyers noted that the song was written months before the Rondo attack.


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The Country Music Association has revealed six individuals it is celebrating as the 2025 CMA International Awards winners, honoring their significant contributions to the global growth of country music.

The honorees will be celebrated during a special reception on Nov. 19 in downtown Nashville and will be recognized onstage that same evening during the pre-telecast ceremony for the 2025 CMA Awards.

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Morgan Wallen is the recipient of the International Artist Achievement Award, which recognizes a U.S. artist who has made the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States during the eligibility period. His fourth album, I’m the Problem, debuted at No. 1 in seven countries, while he continues to elevate country music on a global stage with sold-out stadium shows and a growing international fanbase.

Canadian artist Cameron Whitcomb is the recipient of the Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award, for international artists. Whitcomb recently won breakthrough artist of the year and fans’ choice award honors at the CCMAs, while his Hundred Mile High Tour has spanned Canada, Australia and Europe.

Lynette Garbonola, vp of International at BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, will be honored with the Jo Walker Meador International Award for leadership in expanding country music in areas including Europe, Australia, and Asia. The honor recognizes achievements in supporting country music’s marketing development in territories beyond the United States.

Shannon Saunders, agent and head of Nashville International at WME, will be honored with the Rob Potts International Live Music Advancement Award for impact on international touring. Saunders has spearheaded expanding the reach and revenue of WME’s global touring division, driving record-breaking tours for Luke Combs, Zach Bryan, Lainey Wilson, and Jordan Davis.

Justin Thomson, national content director for iHeartCountry Australia, is being celebrated with the Wesley Rose International Media Achievement Award for his role in promoting country music through global media. With over twenty years in media, Thomson produces original programming and travels more than 100,000 miles annually to broadcast from international events including CMA Fest, Canadian Country Music Association Awards (CCMAs), C2C and CMC Rocks.

Mattias Hansson of P4 Country on Sveriges Radio will be honored with the international country broadcaster award. As host and producer of P4 Country, Hansson has played a key role in growing country music’s audience in Scandinavia, hosting the region’s largest weekly country program.

“This year’s honorees embody the extraordinary ways Country Music continues to transcend borders,” Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, said in a statement. “Whether through radio, touring, media, or artist development, each has helped share the genre with audiences around the world. Their work not only broadens Country Music’s reach, it deepens its impact, reminding us that this community truly is global.”

The 59th annual CMA Awards broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on ABC and next day on Hulu.

Nathy Peluso chatted with Billboard’s Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of the 2025 Latin Grammys.