Cardi B’s wap-ping her way into the music history books…
The 27-year-old half-Dominican American rap superstar’s smash “WAP,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, has reached the No. 1 spot on the U.K. charts.
Cardi B’s “WAP” rises 2-1 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, to become the first-ever female rap collaboration to reach the summit in the U.K.
After two weeks at No. 2, the track snags 65,000 charts sales, including 8.5 million streams, to take the title, the Official Charts Company reports.
It’s a personal best for both artists. Cardi B’s previous peak on the U.K. chart was No. 5 for 2018’s “Finesse,” her collaboration with Bruno Mars. Megan’s previous high point was a No. 3 for “Savage” in May of this year.
“WAP” is just the second female-led single to hit the top this year, following Lady Gaga’s “Rain On Me” featuring Ariana Grande in May.
You’d have to go back to September 2014 for the last all-female collaboration to hit No. 1, Jessie J, Grande and Nicki Minaj’s “Bang Bang”.
During this year’s socially distanced and COVID-19-compliant awards ceremony, Maluma and J Balvin picked up the Best Latin award for their hit collaboration “Que Pena.” It’s J Balvin’s fifth MTV VMAs trophy, and his third straight in the Best Latin category.
Maluma, who performed during this year’s VMAs ceremony, had previously been nominated three times in the Best Latin category.
But Maluma wasn’t the only Latinx act with reason to celebrate…
CNCO picked up their first MTV Video Music Awards prize.
The Latin boy band, a Push Artist of the Year nominee at last year’s ceremony, won in the Best Quarantine Performance category for their “MTV Unplugged at Home” at-home concert earlier this year. The performance featured the songs “De Cero” and “Honey Boo.”
Airing live on MTV and simulcast on The CW and other ViacomCBS brands, the 37th annual ceremony was hosted by Keke Palmer with performances by Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd and others. Shot in the various boroughs of New York City, the ceremony was an homage to the city and its resilience.
Here’s the complete list of winners:
Video of the Year: The Weeknd – “Blinding Lights” – XO / Republic Records Best Art Direction: Miley Cyrus – “Mother’s Daughter” – RCA Records – Art Direction by Christian Stone Best Editing: Miley Cyrus – “Mother’s Daughter” – RCA Records – Edited by Alexandre Moors, Nuno Xico Best Cinematography: Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – “Rain On Me” – Streamline / Interscope Records – Cinematography by Thomas Kloss Best Quarantine Performance: CNCO – Unplugged At Home Best Choreography: BTS – “On” – Big Hit Entertainment – Choreography by Son Sung Deuk, Lee Ga Hun, Lee Byung Eun Best Visual Effects: Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – “Rain On Me” – Streamline / Interscope Records – Visual Effects by Ingenuity Studios Best Rock: Coldplay – “Orphans” – Atlantic Records Push Best New Artist: Doja Cat – Kemosabe / RCA Records Best Hip-Hop: Megan Thee Stallion – “Savage” – 300 Entertainment Tricon Award: Lady Gaga Video for Good: H.E.R. – ”I Can’t Breathe” – MBK / RCA Records Artist of the Year: Lady Gaga – Streamline / Interscope Records Best R&B: The Weeknd – “Blinding Lights” – XO / Republic Records Best Pop: BTS – “On” – Big Hit Entertainment Best Music Video from Home: Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber – “Stuck with U” – Republic Records / Def Jam Song of the Year: Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – “Rain On Me” – Streamline / Interscope Records Best Latin: Maluma ft. J Balvin – “Qué Pena” – Sony Music Latin Best Direction: Taylor Swift – “The Man” – Republic Records – Directed by Taylor Swift Best Collaboration: Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber – “Stuck with U” – Republic Records / Def Jam Best K-Pop: BTS – “On” – Big Hit Entertainment Best Group: BTS Best Alternative: Machine Gun Kelly – “Bloody Valentine” – Bad Boy / Interscope Records Song of the Summer: BLACKPINK “How You Like That”
Ramos will serve a presenter during Sunday’s award show, which will be hosted by Keke Palmer. Other presenters include Nicole Richie, Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson.
There will be several “first” moments during this year’s MTV VMAs, besides the fact that it’s being held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
BTS will make their first television performance of their English-language single “Dynamite,” while Lady Gaga and Ariana Grandewill perform “Rain On Me” on stage for the first time on television since releasing their No. 1 hit. The two pop stars lead this year’s nominations with nine each. Malumaand CNCO are also confirmed to perform.
Taboo and his fellow Black Eyed Peas members, who performed “Where Is the Love?” on the VMAs pre-show 17 years ago, are making their way to the main stage for their first time ever to perform “Vida Loca,” from their eighth studio album Translation, for the first time.
But previously announced acts J Balvin and Roddy Ricchwill no longer appear at the socially distanced ceremony.
Here’s a look at the presenters and performers for the 2020 MTV VMAs, which will broadcast live around various NYC locations at 8:00 pm ET:
Presenters: Anthony Ramos Bebe Rexha Bella Hadid Drew Barrymore Jaden Smith Joey King Kelly Clarkson Machine Gun Kelly Madison Beer Nicole Richie Sofia Carson Travis Barker
Pre-Show Performers: Chloe x Halle Jack Harlow Lewis Capaldi Machine Gun Kelly featuring Travis Barker and blackbear Tate McRae
Performers: Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga Black Eyed Peas BTS CNCO DaBaby Doja Cat Maluma Miley Cyrus The Weeknd
The 27-year-old half-Dominican American rap superstar’s “WAP,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, has notched a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.
“WAP,” which fended off a challenge from Drake‘s “Laugh Now Cry Later,” featuring Lil Durk, is the first song to spend its first two weeks on the chart at No. 1 since Ariana Grande‘s “7 Rings,” which tallied its first five weeks on the chart in the top spot (of eight total frames at No. 1), beginning on the February 2, 2019-dated tally.
Meanwhile, “WAP” is the first song among women to lead the Hot 100 for multiple weeks since Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” reigned for three weeks in December-January. Before that, Lizzo‘s “Truth Hurts” totaled seven weeks at No. 1 last September-October.
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“WAP,” released on Atlantic Records, notches a second week at No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart, with 36,000 downloads sold (down 71%) in the week ending August 20, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. It dips to No. 2 on Streaming Songs with 72.2 million U.S. streams (down 22%) in the week ending August 20. A week ago, it blasted in with 93 million streams, the most ever for a song in its first week of release.
“WAP” concurrently posts a second week at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts, which employ the same multi-metric methodology as the Hot 100.
“WAP” additionally debuts at No. 48 on the Radio Songs chart with 16.5 million radio airplay audience impressions (up 42%) in the week ending August 23.
The Hot 100 blends all-genre U.S. streaming, radio airplay and sales data.
The 27-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress has shared a snippet of a new song from her upcoming yet-untitled album on social media.
In an Instagram Story, Lovato wears a multi-colored ’90s-inspired Gucci jacket and slim sunglasses while driving around L.A. listening to the seemingly autobiographical track.
“I know I made it hard for you / And I owe my part, I’ll tell the truth / You said that it’d be over/ If I didn’t get sober / Sober,” her voice croons from the car’s speakers.
Lovato also used a GIF of a steaming teapot in the Story, which she captioned “#D7.”
While the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer has yet to announce an official release date for her seventh studio set, the LP is expected to include the self-love anthem “I Love Me.”
The album will also serve as her first full-length release since recovering from an accidental overdose and hospitalization back in July 2018.
One month prior to her relapse, Lovato dropped one-off single “Sober,” a heart-wrenching, apologetic ballad detailing her lapse in sobriety.
She’s since signed with Scooter Braun as her new manager, joining the music mogul’s powerhouse roster of clients including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Tori Kelly and more.
Lovato is a two-time Grammy nominee, for her album Confidentand song “Fall in Line” with Christina Aguilera.
While fans anxiously await the follow-up to 2017’s Tell Me You Love Me, Lovato is next set to join forces with JoJo on a remix of the latter’s single “Lonely Hearts.” The duet between the two big-voiced singers will be included on the deluxe edition of JoJo’s latest album, Good to Know, which is slated for release on August 28 via Clover Music/Warner Records.
Selena Gomez is encouraging people to register to vote…
The 28-year-old Mexican American singer/actress took to social media over the weekend to remind Americans to make sure they’re registered to vote for the November 3 election, which is less than 100 days away.
Gomez shared information about how to register to vote as part of Register a Friend Day. Other celebrities who took part in the initiative included Ariana Grande, Lin-Manuel Miranda, former President Barack Obamaand former First Lady Michelle Obama,LL Cool Jand Cher.
President Donald Trump has continued to spread false theories about voting by mail – even though he’s done so himself – leading election experts to worry that a nation gripped by the coronavirus pandemic could face a chaotic election that may put even more Americans’ health at risk with a push for in-person voting in the midst of both a health and financial crisis.
Currently, presumptive Democratic candidate Joe Biden has a commanding 50-36 lead over Trump, whose mishandled response to COVID-19 has put the U.S. atop the list of countries with the most cases and deaths.
The 27-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress is taking her relationship with actor Max Ehrich to the next level, after saying “yes” to his marriage proposal.
“When I was a little girl, my birth dad always called me his ‘little partner’ – something that might’ve sounded strange without his southern cowboy like accent,” she writes. “To me it made perfect sense. And today that word makes perfect sense again but today I’m officially going to be someone else’s partner.”
Ehrich, whom she has been romantically linked to since March, is the right guy. “I knew I loved you the moment I met you,” she continues.
“It was something I can’t describe to anyone who hasn’t experienced it firsthand but luckily you did too.. I’ve never felt so unconditionally loved by someone in my life (other than my parents) flaws and all,” she enthuses. “You never pressure me to be anything other than myself. And you make me want to be the best version of myself.”
Ehrich proposed, Lovato said yes. And the happy couple are all loved up.
“I’m honored to accept your hand in marriage,” Demi writes. “I love you more than a caption could express but I’m ecstatic to start a family and life with you. I love you forever my baby. My partner. Here’s to our future.”
The couple confirmed their relationship in May by making a surprise appearance in the music video for Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande‘s quarantine tune, “Stuck With U.”
It’ll be a day of (Disney) remembrance for Miguel…
The 34-year-old half-Mexican American singer will take part in ABC’s The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II.
Miguel will perform “Remember Me,” the song he recorded for the soundtrack to the Dia de los Muertos-themed animated feature Coco.
Miguel’s version of the song appeared at the end of the film. He also performed a Spanish-English duet of the track with Natalia Lafourcade entitled “Recuérdame.”
“Remember Me” earned a Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Shakira, meantime, is set to perform “Try Everything” during the sing-along special. She recorded the Grammy-nominated song for Disney’s Zootopia.
The 43-year-old Colombian superstar voiced the character of Gazellein the film, and her character performed the track in the end credits.
Other artists recruited by Disney for the special, to be broadcast during the Mother’s Day, include Donald Glover, Halsey, Ben Platt and Chloe x Halle.
Audiences will be able to stream The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II on Disney+at a later, unconfirmed date.
The musical special plans to not just celebrate families, but nourish them too by raising awareness for Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund, which supports people across the U.S. facing hunger amid the pandemic.
The first edition of the musical special saw big-time prime-time ratings, with 10.3 million viewers tuning in to Ariana Grande‘s spellbound “I Won’t Say I’m in Love” coverfrom Hercules, Beyoncé‘s surprise heartwarming rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star“and more.
Ryan Seacrest returns as the host for The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II, which will air on Sunday, May 10, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
Here’s the list of performances (with more to come):
“A Whole New World” – Idina Menzel & Ben Platt “Almost There”– Chloe x Halle & Anika Noni Rose “Hakuna Matata” – Seth Rogen & Billy Eichner feat. Donald Glover & Walter Russell III “Part of Your World” – Halsey “Poor Unfortunate Souls” – Rebel Wilson “Remember Me” – Miguel “Step in Time” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” –Derek Hough, Julianne Hough & Hayley Erbert”Try Everything”–Shakira “When I Am Older” – Josh Gad “You’ll Be in My Heart” –Disney on Broadway stars Merle Dandridge, Heather Headley, Adam Jacobs, Caissie Levy, Kara Lindsay, Kevin Massey & Josh Strickland”Zero to Hero” – Keke Palmer
The network is moving forward with its Kids’ Choice Awards with a new date, and with the 27-year-old half-Puerto Rican actress/singer and former Nickelodeon star as host.
Initially scheduled for March 22, the awards ceremony was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The newly titled virtually-produced Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together will air on Saturday, May 2 at 8:00 pm ET/PT.
Celebrities scheduled to appear via video include Dwayne Johnson, Ariana Grande, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Camila Cabello, Millie Bobby Brown, Ellen DeGeneres, BTS, Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X, Dove Cameron, David Dobrik, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakkeand SSSniperWolf.
Also scheduled are appearances by cast members of The Avengers: Endgame, and a sneak peek of Nickelodeon’s new live-action series The Astronauts,from Imagine Entertainment.
Leading nominees for the awards show, which honors kids’ favorite celebs, movies, TV shows, games and more, include Avengers: Endgamewith 11, followed by Taylor Swift with five noms and Frozen 2, Henry Danger and Lil Nas Xwith four apiece.
NBA championLeBron Jameswill receive the 2020 Generation Change Award, honoring his commitment to creating real and lasting change through education.
Nickelodeon also will support the mission of No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, and present within the show a $1 million donation in support of those affected by the COVID-19pandemic.
Justice rose to acclaim as the star of the Nickelodeon series Victorious.
The year is almost over, and Spotify has revealed its annual “Wrapped” data insights highlighting the most-streamed artists of the year, with the 25-year-old Puerto Rican Latin trap and reggaeton singer coming in as the most streamed Latino artist globally.
Based on more than 248 million users’ listening habits across the globe, Bad Bunny comes in at No. 5 on the list of the Most Streamed Artists of 2019 around the world, behind Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grandeand Ed Sheeran.
On the male only list, Bad Bunny comes in at No. 3, while J Balvin comes in at No. 5.
This year’s most streamed Latina artist on Spotify is Camila Cabello, who comes in at No. 4 on the Most Streamed Female Artists of 2019 global list, behindBillie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift.
Meantime, Cabello’s collaboration with Shawn Mendes, “Señorita” is the most streamed track of 2019, with more than one million streams despite only being released in late June.
In the United States, Cardi B comes in as the most streamed Latina artist of the year. The 27-year-old half-Dominican American rap sensation comes in at No. 5 on the U.S. Most Streamed Female Artists of 2019 list, behind Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande,Taylor Swift andHalsey.
Here are all of Spotify’s “Wrapped” 2019 results:
Spotify “A Decade Wrapped” 2010-2019 Global Top Lists:
Most Streamed Artists of the Decade (Global) 1. Drake 2. Ed Sheeran 3. Post Malone 4. Ariana Grande 5. Eminem
Most Streamed Female Artists of the Decade (Global) 1. Ariana Grande 2. Rihanna 3. Taylor Swift 4. Sia 5. Beyoncé
Most Streamed Tracks of the Decade (Global) 1. “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran 2. “One Dance” – Drake, Kyla, WizKid 3. “rockstar (feat. 21 Savage)” – 21 Savage, Post Malone 4. “Closer” – Halsey, The Chainsmokers 5. “Thinking out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
Spotify Wrapped 2019 Global Top Lists:
Most Streamed Artists of 2019 1. Post Malone 2. Billie Eilish 3. Ariana Grande 4. Ed Sheeran 5. Bad Bunny
Most Streamed Albums of 2019 1. WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? – Billie Eilish 2. Hollywood’s Bleeding – Post Malone 3. thank u, next – Ariana Grande 4. No.6 Collaborations Project – Ed Sheeran 5. Shawn Mendes – Shawn Mendes
Most Streamed Tracks of 2019 1. “Señorita” – Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes 2. “bad guy” – Billie Eilish 3. “Sunflower” – Post Malone, Swae Lee 4. “7 Rings” – Ariana Grande 5. “Old Town Road – Remix” – Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus
Most Streamed Female Artists of 2019 1. Billie Eilish 2. Ariana Grande 3. Taylor Swift 4. Camila Cabello 5. Halsey
Most Streamed Male Artists of 2019 1. Post Malone 2. Ed Sheeran 3. Bad Bunny 4. Khalid 5. J Balvin
Most Streamed Podcasts of 2019 1. The Joe Budden Podcast With Rory & Mal 2. My Favorite Murder With Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark 3. Gemischtes Hack 4. Fest & Flauschig 5. The Misfits Podcast
Most Streamed Podcast Genres of 2019 1. Comedy 2. Society & Culture 3. True Crime 4. News 5. Health & Fitness
Spotify Wrapped 2019 U.S. Top Lists
U.S. Most Streamed Artists of 2019 1. Post Malone 2. Drake 3. Billie Eilish 4. Ariana Grande 5. Khalid
U.S. Most Streamed Female Artists of 2019 1. Billie Eilish 2. Ariana Grande 3. Taylor Swift 4. Halsey 5. Cardi B
U.S. Most Streamed Male Artists of 2019 1. Post Malone 2. Drake 3. Khalid 4. Juice WRLD 5. XXXTENTACION
U.S. Most Streamed Tracks of 2019 1. “Sunflower” – Post Malone, Swae Lee 2. “Wow” – Post Malone 3. “7 Rings” – Ariana Grande 4. “MIDDLE CHILD” – J. Cole 5. “bad guy” – Billie Eilish
U.S. Most Streamed Albums of 2019 1. Hollywood’s Bleeding – Post Malone 2. WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? – Billie Eilish 3. thank u, next – Ariana Grande 4. beerbongs and bentleys – Post Malone 5. Free Spirit – Khalid
