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VMAs 2025 Red carpet Arrivals
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2025 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Arrival Photos

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The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are here. The annual event, which takes place in New York City’s UBS Arena, is being simulcast on its longtime cable network as well as, for the first time ever, CBS.

LL Cool J emcees the event, which will honor legends of music like Mariah Carey (with the Video Vanguard Award), Busta Rhymes (Rock the Bells Visionary Award), and Ricky Martin (Latin Icon Award). The event will also feature performances from artists such as Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, sombr, Conan Gray, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, and Tate McRae.

Among the nominees for the evening’s biggest prizes: Taylor Swift (who is not expected to attend), Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ, Carpenter, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Charli xcx. Presenters include Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Ciara, Drew Barrymore, KPop Demon Hunter‘s EJAE, REI AMI + Audrey Nuna (Huntr/x), Ice Spice, Jessica Simpson, Latto, Livvy Dunne, Malin Akerman, Megan Stalter, Nikki Glaser, and Paris Hilton.

So, perhaps needless to say, this will be a star-studded event, and you won’t want to miss out on all of the red carpet looks. Find the biggest and boldest arrivals below (and keep refreshing as this will be updated throughout the night).

MTV Video Music Awards 2025, Sunday, September 7, 8/7c, MTV & CBS

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How to Watch the VMAs—and Everything Else to Know About the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
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How to Watch the VMAs—and Everything Else to Know About the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

by jummy84
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It’s time to gear up for one of the most chaotic awards shows of the year: The VMAs.

That’s right, the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are scheduled to kick off in just a few hours, and it’s bound to be an eventful evening. How will Sabrina Carpenter top making out with an alien, and what kind of spectacle can we expect from Lady Gaga? Will Beyoncé or Taylor Swift break their VMAs tie by winning artist of the year? Only time will tell.

For now, here’s everything we do know about the evening, from performers to no-shows. Most importantly, we have all the details on when and how to watch the 2025 VMAs.

When and where are the 2025 VMAs?

On September 7, the MTV Video Music Awards will air live from New York’s UBS Arena at 8 pm ET.

How to watch the 2025 VMAs

While the MTV VMAs typically air on—you guessed it—MTV, you will also be able to watch on CBS or stream the festivities on Paramount+.

Who is hosting the 2025 VMAs?

LL Cool J is hosting the VMAs for the second time, which will mark a full-circle moment. Back in 1997, LL Cool J was the first rapper to recieve the MTV Video Vanguard Award, which was presented to him by Mariah Carey. This year, Carey take home the prestigious award.

Who is performing at the 2025 VMAs?

Aside from Carey, who is set to perform a medley of her hits, we will see a performance from this year’s most-nominated artist, Lady Gaga. Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, KATSEYE, Conan Gray, Tate McRae, and Lola Young will also grace the stage, among others.

Ricky Martin and Busta Rhymes, who are two of the night’s big honorees, are also scheduled to perform. Martin will take home the Latin Icon Award, while Busta Rhymes will receive the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award.

Who is nominated at the 2025 VMAs?

Lady Gaga scored 12 nominations, while Bruno Mars came in second with 11. Tonight will also be a big night for Sabrina Carpenter, who is nominated in eight categories, including video of the year. Here’s a full list of nominees:

Who is nominated for artist of the year?

Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd are this year’s artist of the years nominees. This year could be the tie-breaker for Beyoncé and Swift, who currently share the record for the most Video Music Awards, with 30 wins each.

Who is nominated for best new artist at the 2025 VMAs?

Alex Warren, Ella Langley, Gigi Perez, Lola Young, sombr, and The Marias are this year’s best new artist contenders.

Who is presenting at the 2025 VMAs?

Honestly, this year’s list of presenters feels like a 2005 time capsule, with Paris Hilton, Ciara, Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Drew Barrymore, Jessica Simpson, and Ashlee Simpson all set to take the stage. (Shoutout to The Hunting Wives!)

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How 'HIM' Uses Music To Intensify The Horror Film: See Exclusive Clip
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How ‘HIM’ Uses Music To Intensify The Horror Film: See Exclusive Clip

by jummy84
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When composer Bobby Krlic joined director Justin Tipping to score HIM, there was one question: What does power sound like? Together, they factored in the use of the term “him” and its omnipresence in Hip-Hop and sports culture. As described by Tipping in the exclusive clip above, the film is “musical wall to wall.”

Outside of music itself, Krlic—also known by his stage name “The Haxan Cloak—made use of unconventional sounds to amplify the intense thriller. As explained in the behind-the-scenes dive, the BAFTA Award-winning composer imagined the sound in images, sampled MRI sounds, and composed the actual score for a trap beat.

“When I composed the score, we kept talking about the idea of this being Cameron’s (Tyriq Withers) childhood dream, to be the best on the planet, but then how could we musically twist and subvert that dream?” he detailed. “I thought to myself, this is the best thing I’ve ever done.”

From Oscar-winning Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, Tyriq Withers stars as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life and identity to football. The night before a professional football player’s annual scouting Combine, he is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma.

With Marlon Wayans leading as his hero, Isaiah White, a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, things take a dark turn and push the athlete to his limits.

The additional cast includes Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, and Jim Jefferies. MMA heavyweight fighter Maurice Greene and Hip-Hop phenoms Guapdad 4000 and Grammy nominee Tierra Whack make their feature film debuts. 

HIM is set to release in theaters on Sept. 19, 2025. Watch the official trailer below and learn more about the sound behind the movie above.

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New Music Friday September 5: Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, LANY, Lizzo, Latto, Ice Spice and More
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New Music Friday September 5: Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, LANY, Lizzo, Latto, Ice Spice and More

by jummy84
written by jummy84

Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.

Justin Bieber is back with SWAG II. The 23-track project features production by Justin in collaboration with Carter Lang, Dylan Wiggins, Dijon, mk.gee, Daniel Chetrit, Eddie Benjamin, Mike Will, Camper and more. Justin’s seventh studio album, SWAG, debuted as the most consumed album worldwide, landing at #1 on the Top Streaming, Pop and R&B Album Charts, marking the 10th Billboard 200 Top 5 album of his career and his 50th Billboard Global 200 hit. The album topped both the Spotify and Apple Music Album Charts, reaching #1 over 100 territories globally.

Lady Gaga released the music video for her new single “The Dead Dance,” which she debuted this week on Netflix’s “Wednesday” Season 2 (Part 2). The project marks her first creative collaboration with director Tim Burton. She and fiance Michael Polansky produced the video alongside Tim and Natalie Testa. Lady Gaga made a cameo as the mysterious Rosaline Rotwood on “Wednesday.” She shared “the inspiration for ‘The Dead Dance’ was a breakup. and it was all about the way that we sometimes feel when it’s over; how a relationship ending can kill our ability to feel hopeful about love.” Lady Gaga will make her return to the MTV VMAs where she will perform live from Madison Square Garden. 

Tate McRae will also take the VMAs main stage for the first time. She is up for 6 awards and is currently in the middle of her Miss Possessive Tour. She kicked off the North American leg of her sold out tour last month. The tour supports her third studio album, So Close To What, which was released earlier this year.

Beth Saravo

MTV announced a powerhouse tribute of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler & Joe Perry, YUNGBLUD and Nuno Bettencourt, all coming together for a once-in-a-lifetime performance honoring the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, with a medley of his greatest hits. The MTV VMAs hosted by LL Cool J airs September 7 on CBS, MTV & stream on Paramount+.

The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) announced it will honor music industry icons John Legend, Irving Azoff, Kai Cenat, Apple & Apple Music, Sherrese Clarke and Primary Wave Music at its fifth annual BMAC Gala taking place on September 18 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Mickey Guyton and Kenny Burns will host the event and celebrate the artists, executives, activists and brands who are using their platforms to advance equity and inspire change.

Plus, new music from Zac Brown Band, Dolly Parton, LANY, Lizzo, Latto, Ice Spice, The Kid LAROI and more!

 “The Dead Dance” – Lady Gaga

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SWAG II – Justin Bieber

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“Butterfly” – Zac Brown Band feat Dolly Parton

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“last forever” – LANY

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MY FACE STILL HURTS FROM SMILING – Lizzo

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“Gyatt” – Latto & Ice Spice

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“A COLD PLAY” – The Kid LAROI

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“Forever” – Eric Clapton

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“Get Down On Your Knees and Pray (Live)” – Dierks Bentley & The Band Loula

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“Returning To Myself” – Brandi Carlile

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“Know This” – Braison Cyrus feat Miley Cyrus

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Dream Ride – G Flip

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THE X – MONSTA X

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Rich Man – The 6th Mini Album – aespa

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“I Never Miss Him Anymore” – Jessie James Decker & Joss Stone

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All Night Days – Rob Thomas

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“Blame Me” – Scout Willis

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“Chevrolet” – Robert Plant

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What No One’s Thinking – AJR

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“UH OH!” – Loud Luxury with Natalie Jane

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“Top Down” – 3QUENCY

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“Dream Team” – Of Monsters and Men

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“Break Your Heart” – Drake Bell & Kevin Roldán

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“Matches & Gasoline” – Noah Rinker

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“girls with gills” – Chloe Moriondo

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“Ocean Blue” – Chayce Beckham

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“OOWEE” – Camper feat Jill Scott & Ty Dolla $ign
 

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Prema – Fujii Kaze

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“The Hard Way” – Cameron Whitcomb

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Sunflowers and Leather – Jonah Kagen

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“No Supiste Cuidarnos (Respuesta #2)” – Ela Taubert feat Jay Wheeler

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“PALETTE” – PRYVT

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“for me” – ilham feat Fridayy

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NO SKIPS – bodie

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Event Industry News
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Music Venue Trust Distributes Over £100,000 of Sam Fender Fundraising Support to 38 Grassroots Music Venues

by jummy84
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Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of UK Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), has confirmed that funds raised from Sam Fender’s arena tour at the end of 2024 have now been distributed, via its Liveline Fund, to support 38 independent venues across England, Scotland, and Wales.

The package, worth over £100,000, has provided urgent emergency assistance alongside essential improvement grants, forming a full programme of support that protects, secures, and improves the grassroots ecosystem.

The Liveline Fund was created by Music Venue Trust (MVT) and live music advocates Save Our Scene (SOS) to distribute funding directly to Grassroots Venues, artists and promoters with financial support raised by contributions from arena and stadium ticket sales. Artists including Sam Fender, Katy Perry, Coldplay, and Enter Shikari were early adopters of the Grassroots Levy and have enabled Liveline to begin fuelling the future of UK grassroots music.

A total of 19 venues have been supported through the Emergency Hardship Relief Fund and Emergency Response Team – a lifeline package that steps in to prevent imminent closures. These interventions address urgent challenges such as licensing issues, legal disputes, noise complaints, financial crises, and sudden, unpredictable shocks like floods, fires, or bereavement. Each grant or intervention is tied to a full audit and support process to ensure long-term sustainability. This proactive work directly prevents closures and stops venues from falling into crisis, ensuring viable grassroots spaces remain open.

Alongside this, a further 19 venues received over £50,000 in direct improvement grants, enabling upgrades to facilities, technical equipment, and infrastructure that directly benefit artists, staff, and audiences.

Sam Fender said “It’s brilliant to see that the money raised from the arena tour is making a real difference to so many venues. The grassroots circuit has been decimated over the last 10 years or so and the idea that money from shows in big venues supports the smaller venues, where it all starts for musicians like me, is just common sense. These places are legendary.”

The impact is being felt across England, Scotland, and Wales. Venues to receive funding include Stereo, Sub Club, Paper Dress Vintage, The Hunter Club, The White Hotel, The Strines Nightingale, Spanners, The Garibaldi Hotel, Moor Beer Vaults, Slay Glasgow, Hippos, Ashburton Arts Centre, Clwb Ifor Bach, Newhampton Arts Centre, The Verdict, The Peer Hat, and venues based in the North East like Little Buildings, NE Volume Music Bar & Venue, and The Globe.

In Bury St Edmunds, The Hunter Club called the support “a game-changer”, explaining that it empowers them to provide a better experience for artists and audiences while continuing to nurture the next generation of musicians.

In London, Paper Dress Vintage highlighted the importance of resilience: “Our trade relies on us being able to put on music and our mixing desk, which was irreparably damaged recently, is absolutely central to all this activity. Having this new, protected system in place will make us more resilient and protect us from future damage and loss of earnings.”

Manchester’s The White Hotel pointed to the stark financial pressures faced by independent cultural spaces: “The increased cost of running a hospitality business, especially one that prioritises art and culture, is increasingly difficult. This financial support is vital to us.”

In Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach said the grant has resolved a critical technical issue: “This funding means we finally have our main room back up to the standard we expect of ourselves for the artists who visit our venue.”

And in Glasgow, the iconic Sub Club explained how support from the Liveline Fund has been transformative: “It allowed us to do much needed repairs and upgrades to our ‘Body Sonic’ dance floor, upgrading the amps and servicing the entire floor system. This provides an intense dance floor experience for our patrons that’s unmatched anywhere else in Scotland and we believe is an integral part of the Subbie experience.”

Mark Davyd, CEO, MVT commented “This remarkable contribution from Sam Fender, his management, and his team has created a real and lasting impact on the grassroots music ecosystem. These venues are the places where artists like Sam take their first steps, where local communities come together, and where live music truly begins. By investing directly into their future, we are strengthening the entire live music sector.”

This initiative underscores how funds raised from arena and stadium events can play a pivotal role in sustaining the grassroots infrastructure that underpins the UK’s world-renowned live music industry. MVT’s Annual Report 2024 revealed that, on average, GMVs operated on a profit margin of just 0.48% with 43.8% of them reporting a loss in the previous 12 months.

Originally published by Music Venue Trust on 4th September 2025. SOURCE

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VMAs 2025: How to Live Stream the MTV Video Music Awards Anywhere
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How to Live Stream the MTV Video Music Awards Anywhere – Hollywood Life

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Image Credit: CBS/MTV

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are set for this weekend! Every year, music fans look forward to which of their favorite artists will take home a Moon Person trophy, and for the 2025 VMAs, some of the most famous artists are nominated for awards. From Lady Gaga to Bad Bunny, the nominees go on and on, but viewers need to know how to watch the show. After all, we’re in this era of streaming, so is there a way to live stream the VMAs?

Below, find out all your viewing options for this year’s VMAs.

How to Watch the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Anyone can watch the 2025 VMAs on CBS and MTV. Both are part of the Paramount network, and as long as you have cable, these Paramount channels should be available.

This is the first time that the VMAs will air live on the CBS channel.

Can I Stream the VMAs 2025 Live? See Options

Yes, this year’s VMAs will be available to stream live on Paramount+.

What Time Are the 2025 VMAs?

The 2025 VMAs begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT at New York’s UBS Arena. But fans can also watch the pre-show at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Hosted by Nessa + Kevan Kenney, the special will be one hour and will also air live on the Paramount channels, MTV and BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1.

VMAs 2025 Nominees: See the Full List

Video of the Year

  • Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead” – Republic Records
  • Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Darkroom/Interscope Records
  • Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” – Interscope Records
  • ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records
  • Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” –  Island
  • The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless” – XO/Republic Records

Artist of the Year

  • Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment
  • Beyoncé – Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records
  • Kendrick Lamar – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga – Interscope Records
  • Morgan Wallen – Big Loud Records/Mercury Records
  • Taylor Swift – Republic Records
  • The Weeknd – XO/Republic Records

Song of the Year

  • Alex Warren – “Ordinary” – Atlantic Records
  • Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Darkroom/Interscope Records
  • Doechii – “Anxiety” – Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records
  • Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire” – Gingerbread Man Records/Atlantic Records
  • Gracie Abrams – “I Love You, I’m Sorry” – Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” – Interscope Records
  • Lorde – “What Was That” – Republic Records
  • ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records
  • Tate McRae – “Sports Car” – RCA Records
  • The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless” – XO/Republic Records

Best New Artist

  • Alex Warren – Atlantic Records
  • Ella Langley – SAWGOD/Columbia Records
  • Gigi Perez – Island
  • Lola Young – Island
  • sombr – SMB Music/Warner Records
  • The Marías – Nice Life/Atlantic Records

Best Pop Artist

  • Ariana Grande – Republic Records
  • Charli xcx – Atlantic Records
  • Justin Bieber – Def Jam Recordings
  • Lorde – Republic Records
  • Miley Cyrus – Columbia Records
  • Sabrina Carpenter – Island
  • Tate McRae – RCA Records

MTV Push Performance of the Year

  • Aug 2024 – Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – American Dogwood/EMPIRE
  • Sept 2024 – Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song” – Mavin Records/Republic Records
  • Oct 2024 – Mark Ambor- “Belong Together” – Hundred Days Records/Virgin Music
  • Nov 2024 – Lay Bankz – “Graveyard” – Artist Partner Group Inc.
  • Dec 2024 – Dasha – “Bye Bye Bye” – Warner Records
  • Jan 2025 – KATSEYE – “Touch” – HYBE/Geffen Records
  • Feb 2025 – Jordan Adetunji – “KEHLANI” – 300 Entertainment
  • Mar 2025 – Leon Thomas – “YES IT IS” – EZMNY Records/Motown Records
  • Apr 2025 – Livingston – “Shadow” – Republic Records
  • May 2025 – Damiano David – “Next Summer” – Sony Italy/Arista Records
  • June 2025 – Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song” – Island
  • July 2025 – ROLE MODEL – “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” – Interscope Records

Best Collaboration

  • Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs – “Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)” – Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville
  • Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther” – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” – Interscope Records
  • Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton – “Pour Me A Drink” – Mercury Records
  • ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records
  • Selena Gomez, benny blanco – “Sunset Blvd” – SMG Music/Friends Keep Secrets/Interscope Records

Best Pop

  • Alex Warren – “Ordinary” – Atlantic Records
  • Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead” – Republic Record
  • Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire” – Gingerbread Man Records/Atlantic Records
  • Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” – Interscope Records
  • ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records
  • Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” – Island

Best Hip-Hop

  • Doechii – “Anxiety” – Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records
  • Drake – “NOKIA” – OVO/Santa Anna/Republic
  • Eminem ft. Jelly Roll – “Somebody Save Me” – Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records
  • GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red – “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” – CMG/Interscope Records
  • Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • LL COOL J ft. Eminem – “Murdergram Deux” – Def Jam Recordings
  • Travis Scott – “4X4” – Cactus Jack/Epic Records

Best R&B

  • Chris Brown – “Residuals” – Chris Brown Entertainment/RCA Records
  • Leon Thomas & Freddie Gibbs – “MUTT (REMIX)” – EZMNY Records/Motown Records
  • Mariah Carey – “Type Dangerous” – gamma.
  • PARTYNEXTDOOR – “N o C h i l l” – OVO Sound
  • Summer Walker – “Heart Of A Woman” – LVRN/Interscope Records
  • SZA – “Drive” – Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records
  • The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless” – XO/Republic Records

Best Alternative

  • Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song” – Island
  • Imagine Dragons – “Wake Up” – KIDinaKorner/Interscope Records
  • Lola Young – “Messy” – Island
  • mgk & Jelly Roll – “Lonely Road” – EST 19XX/Interscope Records
  • sombr – “back to friends” – SMB Music/Warner Records
  • The Marías – “Back To Me” – Nice Life/Atlantic Records

Best Rock

  • Coldplay – “ALL MY LOVE” – Atlantic Records
  • Evanescence – “Afterlife (From the Netflix Series “Devil May Cry”)” – Netflix Music
  • Green Day – “One Eyed Bastard” – Reprise Records/Warner Records
  • Lenny Kravitz – “Honey” – ℗© 2024 Roxie Records Inc. under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management GmbH
  • Linkin Park – “The Emptiness Machine” – Warner Records
  • twenty one pilots – “The Contract” – Fueled By Ramen

Best Latin

  • Bad Bunny – “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” – Rimas Entertainment
  • J Balvin – “Rio” – Capitol Records
  • KAROL G – “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” – Bichota Records/Interscope Records
  • Peso Pluma – “LA PATRULLA” – Double P Records
  • Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos – “Khé?” – Sony Music US Latin
  • Shakira – “Soltera“ – Sony Music US Latin

Best K-Pop

  • aespa – “Whiplash” – SM Entertainment/Virgin Music Group
  • JENNIE – “like JENNIE” – OA Entertainment/Columbia Records
  • Jimin – “Who” – BIGHIT MUSIC
  • JISOO – “earthquake” – Warner Records
  • LISA ft. Doja Cat & RAYE – “Born Again” – Lloud Co./RCA Records
  • Stray Kids – “Chk Chk Boom” – JYP/IMPERIAL/Republic
  • ROSÉ – “toxic till the end” – Atlantic Records

Best Afrobeats

  • Asake & Travis Scott – “Active” – YBNL Nation/EMPIRE
  • Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott – “TaTaTa” – Spaceship/Bad Habit/Atlantic Records
  • MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – “Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)” – gamma.
  • Rema – “Baby (Is It A Crime)” – Mavin Global Holdings Ltd / Jonzing World Entertainment / Interscope Records
  • Tems ft. Asake – “Get It Right” – RCA Records/Since ’93
  • Tyla – “PUSH 2 START” – FAX Records/Epic Records
  • Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz – “Piece Of My Heart” – Starboy/RCA Records

Best Country

  • Chris Stapleton – “Think I’m In Love With You” – Mercury Nashville
  • Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood – “I’m Gonna Love You” – CoJo Music / Warner Music Nashville
  • Jelly Roll – “Liar” – BBR Music Group/BMG/Republic Records
  • Lainey Wilson – “4x4xU” – Broken Bow Records
  • Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay?” – Columbia Records
  • Morgan Wallen – “Smile” – Big Loud Records/Mercury Records

Best Album

  • Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Rimas Entertainment
  • Kendrick Lamar – GNX – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga – Mayhem – Interscope Records
  • Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem – Big Loud Records/Mercury Records
  • Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet – Island
  • The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow – XO/Republic Records

Best Long Form Video

  • Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead” – Republic Records
  • Bad Bunny – “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (Short Film)” – Rimas Entertainment
  • Damiano David – “FUNNY little STORIES” – Sony Italy/Arista Records
  • Mac Miller – “Balloonerism” – Warner Records
  • Miley Cyrus – “Something Beautiful” – Columbia Records
  • The Weeknd – “Hurry Up Tomorrow” – XO/Republic Records

Video for Good

  • Burna Boy – “Higher” – Spaceship/Bad Habit/Atlantic Records
  • Charli xcx – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish” – Atlantic Records
  • Doechii – “Anxiety” – Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records
  • Eminem ft. Jelly Roll – “Somebody Save Me” – Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records
  • Selena Gomez, benny blanco – “Younger And Hotter Than Me” – SMG Music/Friends Keep Secrets/Interscope Records
  • Zach Hood ft. Sasha Alex Sloan – “Sleepwalking” – Arista Records

Best Direction

  • Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead” – Republic Records
  • Charli xcx – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish” – Atlantic Records
  • Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra” – Interscope Records
  • ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records
  • Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” – Island

Best Art Direction

  • Charli xcx – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish” – Atlantic Records
  • Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra” – Interscope Records
  • Lorde – “Man Of The Year” – Republic Records
  • Miley Cyrus – “End of the World” – Columbia Records
  • ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records

Best Cinematography

  • Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead” – Republic Records
  • Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire” – Gingerbread Man Records/Atlantic Records
  • Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra” – Interscope Records
  • Miley Cyrus – “Easy Lover” – Columbia Records
  • Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” – Island

Best Editing

  • Charli xcx – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish” – Atlantic Records
  • Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire” – Gingerbread Man Records/Atlantic Records
  • Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra” – Interscope Records
  • Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” – Island
  • Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching (From F1® The Movie)” – Atlantic Records

Best Choreography

  • Doechii – “Anxiety” – Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records
  • FKA twigs – “Eusexua” – Atlantic Records
  • Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang/Interscope Records
  • Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra” – Interscope Records
  • Tyla – “PUSH 2 START” – FAX Records/Epic Records
  • Zara Larsson – “Pretty Ugly” – Epic Records

Best Visual Effects

  • Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead” – Republic Records
  • Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra” – Interscope Records
  • ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records
  • Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” – Island
  • Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching (From F1® The Movie) “ – Atlantic Records
  • The Weeknd – “Hurry Up Tomorrow” – XO/Republic Records

Best Group

  • aespa
  • All Time Low
  • Backstreet Boys
  • BLACKPINK
  • Coldplay
  • Evanescence
  • Fuerza Regida
  • Grupo Frontera
  • Imagine Dragons
  • Jonas Brothers
  • KATSEYE
  • My Chemical Romance
  • SEVENTEEN
  • Stray Kids
  • The Marías
  • twenty one pilots

Song of the Summer

  • Addison Rae – “Headphones On” – Columbia Records
  • Alex Warren – “Ordinary” – Atlantic Records
  • Benson Boone – “Mystical Magical” – Night Street Records/Warner Records
  • BigXthaPlug ft. Bailey Zimmerman – “All The Way” – UnitedMasters
  • Chappell Roan – “The Subway” – Island
  • Demi Lovato – “Fast” – Island
  • Doja Cat – “Jealous Type” – Kemosabe/RCA Records
  • HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI – “Golden” – Republic Records/Visva Records
  • Jessie Murph – “Blue Strips” – Columbia Records
  • Justin Bieber – “Daisies” – Def Jam Recordings
  • MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – “Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)” – gamma.
  • Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRae – “What I Want” – Big Loud Records/Mercury Records
  • Ravyn Lenae** ft. Rex Orange County – “Love Me Not” – Atlantic Records
  • Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” – Island
  • sombr – “12 to 12” – SMB Music/Warner Records
  • Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching (From F1 The Movie)” – Atlantic Records

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Ernie Isley Honors Legacy For Maui Music & Food Experience: Recap
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Ernie Isley Honors Legacy For Maui Music & Food Experience: Recap

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Ernie Isley is the secret sauce of The Isley Brothers, but he’s far from underrated. Just ask him. As a visionary and legend in his own right, the 73-year-old recently co-headlined the second annual Maui Music & Food Experience (MMFE) with funk band, Dumpstaphunk, as part of a tribute to the late, indelible Jimi Hendrix. 

His history with the influential guitarist dates back to his youth. Isley met Hendrix at the tender age of 11 when he joined the Isley Brothers’ backing band, the I.B. Specials, for a few years. Hendrix lived in their family home and was “never charged for his room [or] whatever food he ate.” Isley emphasized this tidbit in our conversation, noting that he was the only band member afforded that “privilege.”

Isley praised his talents and couldn’t help, but to smile while reflecting. “Nobody plays like him. He’s left-handed, [and played] the guitar upside down,” he said still in awe, later calling him an “electric guitar deity.”

He remembered the band watching The Beatles on Ed Sullivan with Hendrix sandwiched between him and his brother, Marvin. There was no thunderous applause for him yet, but [O’Kelly Isley Jr.] knew Hendrix was special. 

According to Ernie, Kelly declared, “These guys, this English band, that’s legit. It’s not hype. I don’t know what’s going to go on with any of the other American artists, but I think we’re going to be all right because we got Jimi.” Isley recalled, “I looked over at Jimi when he said that, and Jimi was grinning ear to ear because it was true.”

Isley, himself, became a self-taught guitar player at age 16. He played the bass on “It’s Your Thing” and later helped create hits including “Fight the Power,” “The Love of You, “Voyage To Atlantis,” “Footsteps in the Dark”, “Climbin’ Up the Ladder,” and “Between The Sheets.” 

“We already know Ronald’s gonna be singing everything, but when you start talking about the songs, [meaning] ‘Where’d the songs come from?’ They say, ‘Oh, a lot of that comes from Ernie,’” he explained. 

When speaking on some of those hits, Isley recalled “inspiration comes, however,” but distinctly remembered one moment. “The first time I played ‘Voyage to Atlantis,’” he shared, “I apologized to Kelly and Ronald, because I said, ‘Okay, this isn’t going to sound like ‘For the Love Of You’ or ‘Make Me Say It Again,’ or ‘Hello, It’s Me,’ but it is a love song. And when they heard it, [they said], ‘Oh, how did you come up with that one?’ It turned out to be one of our standard Isley Brothers songs.”

The Maui Music & Food Experience was founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Gary Grube, who also founded the Hua Momona Foundation and Farms. The two-day experience is an extension of both aforementioned endeavors. The farm started to help “donate produce to those with food insecurity and to the homeless shelters prior to COVID.” When the wildfires happened, the Foundation provided 6,000 free hot meals per month to the local community of Lahaina for over a year.

Both led to the creation of the MMFE, which Grube explained is “a multi-year effort to provide an additional source of much-needed funds and to provide some comfort, love, and Aloha to the people of the community.”

Isley fell in love with Maui back in 1999 when he honeymooned there with his wife, Tracy. However, he became particularly fond of Lahaina, a historic town on the coast of Maui that was tragically affected by a series of wildfires in August 2023. For the bassist, he acknowledged the “grief and sadness” that clouded the beautiful city, but welcomed the chance to partake in rebuilding the city through the celebration of music and food.

With Hawaii being such a romanticized destination, though, Grube urges tourists and transplants to first “understand the Hawaiian culture, [which includes] caring for community, family, and the land.” He added, “Helping to preserve that identity is crucial. As a first-time visitor to Maui, you see the unique and diverse beauty and begin to learn about the culture, such as saying ‘Aloha.’ Over time, on return visits, you become more familiar with the community. Everyone has been through a lot with COVID, the fire, and the economy. Living here or visiting here is a privilege, and saying Hawaiian phrases a little more often will make it an even nicer place to be. Like the late renowned chef and restaurateur Mark Ellman said, ‘Practice Aloha.’” 

Grube has plans to expand the experience into other cities. Initially, he hoped to bring it to Los Angeles and San Antonio first, but with each city experiencing its own set of natural disasters, he felt “the timing was not right.” However, the first expansion will occur in Chicago this November.

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Mala Sekhri on creating a home for music, restoring its etiquette at India Music Retreat in Jaipur
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Mala Sekhri on creating a home for music, restoring its etiquette at India Music Retreat in Jaipur

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Like everything else, the sanctity of music, too, is diluted. Artists think nothing of singing Raag Bhairav, a morning raga, at night or Megh Malhar during the full moon—a painful reality but one that has become a norm. For the uninitiated, Megh Malhar is a monsoon raga, so to speak.

India Music Retreat in Jaipur will see performances from various artistes across the country.

Raga shuffling apart, even music etiquette has been thrown to the winds. Aficionados rue the sparse attention span of those who listen less and understand little but must be seen at all events, which could help get them a Page 3 slot. These are the same people who think nothing of walking in and out in the middle of a concert and sometimes applaud even at the wrong time.

Correcting music etiquette

Among the many who decided to correct this is Mala Sekhri, Founder of MuseMusic: “In the current fast-forward culture, music is experienced in fragments: shortened slots in crowded auditoriums, distracted audiences, and commercial packaging. This has taken away from what music was meant to be for true listeners.”

The next thing Sekhri did was to restore what she terms as “subtlety of the baithak” and create the right “mahaul and an atmosphere of discovery and reverence”, under the auspices of The India Music Retreat.

Sekhri says it was more conviction than being commercially driven: “It is to restore the dignity of the performers and performance and through this build a sustainable meeting ground annually: in other words, create a home for music,” says Sekhri.

Upcoming retreat in Jaipur

Come September, and the city of Jaipur will perhaps have a soul-change, so to speak: “The decision to host the retreat in Jaipur was deliberate. Accessibility apart, it has spaces crafted for an ethereal listening experience and one that transports you away from this world, which is rushed and hustling. Music here resonates naturally,” Sekhri says.

This year’s festival, scheduled for mid-September, has an impressive line-up: Ustad Shujaat Khan, Wassifuddin Dagar, Jasbir Jassi and American Saxophonist George Brooks: an amalgam of dhrupad, thumri, ghazal, folk and much more.

Some of the other high points of the much-awaited festival are artistes reliving their music memories, Brunch with pianist Brian Silas, and tributes to accompanists, including table and tanpura players, among others.

Sekhri comes with a rich experience of hosting similar events in the past: “ a never-done-before experience”, as Sekhri says. Dariya Kinare, on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, was memorable as was the one in Varanasi or Sur Mahal in Patiala in Punjab, among others. Given their success and the mesmerising experience, the forthcoming one in Jaipur is sure to make the cut: “Fingers crossed”, says Sekhri as she embarks on yet another edition of the journey of music and restoring its etiquette and “mahaul”, so to speak

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Bighit Music allegedly addresses BTS Jimin’s dating rumours with Song Da Eun; here's what they said
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Bighit Music allegedly addresses BTS Jimin’s dating rumours with Song Da Eun; here’s what they said

by jummy84
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BTS’ Jimin is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it wasn’t a stage performance or music release that had fans buzzing — it was a TikTok. A short clip uploaded by actor Song Da Eun on August 27 showing her greeting Jimin at an elevator quickly igniting rumours that the two were romantically involved.

BTS Jimin and Song Da Eun

The video that set the internet on fire

In the now-viral clip, Song Da Eun is seen waiting in front of an elevator. The doors open, Jimin steps out, and she surprises him with a cheerful greeting. The moment may have lasted only seconds, but it was enough to spark a storm of speculation. Fans speculated that the two were more than friends, while others questioned why Da Eun chose to post the video at all.

Bighit’s rare response

As the video made rounds online, ARMYs dissected every frame, and media outlets rushed to report on the alleged romance. But on August 31, four days after the video sparked chaos across social media, Bighit Music allegedly decided that it was time to set the record straight. For now, we have been unable to identify the validity of the statement.

Known for staying silent on most dating rumours surrounding its artists, Korean media outlets like Naver and Soompi have reported that Bighit has released an official press statement for the whole fiasco. In the statement, the agency allegedly wrote:

“Our company has refrained from making any statements until now in order to respect Jimin’s private life as well as the individual being mentioned in relation to it. However, as speculative reports concerning the artist’s personal life have continued to surface and groundless rumors have been circulating, we find it unavoidable to clarify the bare minimum facts.

The artist and the individual in question were once acquainted with mutual affection in the past, but that was several years ago, and they are not in a relationship at present. We ask that you refrain from making reckless speculations about their private lives. We earnestly request that you also refrain from any actions that could cause harm to the individual who is being mentioned alongside the artist.”

The candid admission — that Jimin and Da Eun once shared “mutual affection” — shocked fans, given BigHit’s history of brushing off dating rumours. But the statement also confirmed that their relationship is in the past.

Who is Song Da Eun?

Song Da Eun rose to fame after appearing on the dating reality show Heart Signal 2 in 2018. Since then, she’s acted in several dramas, including Can’t Lose (2011) and Live and Once Again (2020). The actor has continued to enjoy popularity, but her latest post has unexpectedly thrown her into the centre of K-pop gossip.

Jimin’s future plans

Despite the whirlwind of rumours, Jimin has his eyes set firmly on the future. Having completed his military service in June, the singer is preparing alongside his bandmates for BTS’s long-awaited comeback in the spring of 2026.

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Baylee Lynn's 'Cautiously Optimistic' Voted Favorite New Music
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Baylee Lynn’s ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Voted Favorite New Music

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Baylee Lynn’s debut single “Cautiously Optimistic” tops this week’s new music poll.

In a poll published Friday (Aug. 29) on Billboard, music fans voted the 17-year-old singer-songwriter’s first-ever release as their favorite new track of the week.

“Cautiously Optimistic” earned 64% of the vote, beating out fresh releases from artists like Sabrina Carpenter (Man’s Best Friend), Hayley Williams (Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party), Zach Top (Ain’t In It For My Health), and Blood Orange (Essex Honey).

The Tennessee native’s debut, produced by AJ Pruis, is a country-pop anthem inspired by artists like Dolly Parton and Faith Hill that captures the emotional journey of navigating love after heartbreak.

“When we wrote ‘Cautiously Optimistic,’ I envisioned this song being one that most teenage girls can relate to,” Lynn said in a statement. “I know what it’s like to be the girl who’s scared of letting her guard down because she fears being hurt again — but also what it’s like to be the girl who’s so good at ignoring all the red flags. I am beyond thrilled for this song to finally be out in the world!”

The track was co-written by Lynn, Pruis, Kyle Sturrock and Brett Tyler.

Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend took second place in the poll, pulling in 26% of the vote. The pop star’s seventh studio album, produced by Jack Antonoff, arrives just over a year after her Grammy-winning Short n’ Sweet, which topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks.

Williams’ Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, a collection of previously released singles with a brand new song titled “Parachute,” came in third with nearly 4% of the vote.

Check out the full results of this week’s poll below and visit Billboard’s Friday Music Guide for more must-hear releases.

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