Author: Rap Hooks

Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem has spent its first two months on the Billboard 200 at No. 1 as the set holds atop the chart dated July 19, earning 151,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending July 10 (down 12%). The album opened at No. 1 on the May 31 chart.

Cumulatively, Wallen’s three No. 1 albums (I’m the Problem, One Thing at a Time and Dangerous: The Double Album) have spent a total of 37 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. That sum ties him with Harry Belafonte and Drake for the fifth-most weeks at No. 1 among male artists in the history of the Billboard 200 (since it began publishing on a regular, weekly basis in March 1956). Among the gents, the leaders are: Elvis Presley (67 weeks), Garth Brooks (52), Michael Jackson (51), Elton John (39), Belafonte, Drake and Wallen (37 each). Among all artists, The Beatles have the most weeks at No. 1, with 132 across 19 No. 1 albums.

Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack hits a new peak, climbing 3-2 in its third week on the chart. Meanwhile, Toby Keith’s chart-topping 35 Biggest Hits surges 43-9 in the wake of streaming gains generated by Independence Day festivities.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. The new July 19, 2025-dated chart will be posted in full on Billboard‘s website on July 15. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.

Of I’m the Problem’s 151,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending July 10, SEA units comprise 143,500 (down 12%, equaling 188.69 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs — it leads Top Streaming Albums for an eighth week), album sales comprise 6,500 (down 12% — it rises 11-5 on Top Album Sales) and TEA units comprise 1,000 (down 23%).

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack climbs 3-2 — a new peak — in its third week, earning 75,000 equivalent album units (up 21%). It’s the first soundtrack to debut in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 and then see unit increases in its second and third weeks since the Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2 album in 2017.

In the 2020s, only four soundtracks have reached the top two on the Billboard 200: KPop Demon Hunters, Wicked (which debuted and peaked at No. 2 in 2024), Barbie (also No. 2 debut and peak, in 2023) and Encanto (nine weeks at No. 1 in 2022).

Of the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack’s 75,000 units earned in its third week, SEA units comprise 70,000 (up 24%, equaling 96.33 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs — it holds at No. 2 on Top Streaming Albums), album sales comprise 4,000 (down 6% — it rises 21-9 on Top Album Sales) and TEA units comprise 1,000 (up 6%).

As the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack racked up 96.33 million streams for its songs in its third week, it scores the biggest streaming week for a soundtrack in more three years. The last soundtrack to post a bigger streaming figure was Encanto, on the March 12, 2022-dated chart, when it rang up 101.16 million streams for its songs in its eighth week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

KPop Demon Hunters premiered on June 20 in a limited theatrical release in the U.S., and on Netflix, alongside its soundtrack. In the tracking week ending July 6, KPop Demon Hunters held at No. 2 in its third week on Netflix’s Top 10 Movies in United States chart.

Wallen’s former leader One Thing at a Time climbs 6-3 on the latest Billboard 200 (with 39,000 equivalent album units earned; down 2%); SZA’s chart-topping SOS rises 7-4 (36,000; down 7%); Sabrina Carpenter’s former No. 1 Short n’ Sweet bumps 9-5 (35,000; up 6%); Wallen’s chart-topping Dangerous: The Double Album ascends 11-6 (29,000; down 4%); Bad Bunny’s former No. 1 Debí Tirar Más Fotos jumps 16-7 (nearly 29,000; up 3%); and Karol G’s Tropicoqueta falls 5-8 (just under 29,000; down 29%).

Toby Keith’s 35 Biggest Hits returns to the top 10, rallying 43-9 with 26,000 equivalent album units earned (up 56%) following streaming gains generated by Independence Day celebrations. The album, released in 2008, hit No. 1 on the Feb. 17, 2024-dated chart in the wake of Keith’s death that Feb. 5.

Of 35 Biggest Hits’ 26,000 units earned, SEA units comprise 24,000 (up 59%, equaling 32.93 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs — it jumps 43-11 on Top Streaming Albums). The rest of the album’s 2,000 units were generated by album sales and TEA units. About one-third of the album’s streams for the week were generated by Keith’s 2002 No. 1 Hot Country Songs hit “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” which was also his most-streamed song of the week.

Closing out the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200 is PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s former No. 1 $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, rising 17-10 with 26,000 equivalent album units earned (down 5%).

Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Luminate reviews and authenticates data. In partnership with Billboard, data deemed suspicious or unverifiable is removed, using established criteria, before final chart calculations are made and published.

Congratulations are in order for Vanessa Hudgens and her husband, Cole Tucker, who are expecting their second child together.

The 36-year-old High School Musical alum shared the exciting news on Saturday (July 12) in a social media post, debuting her baby bump in a maternity photoshoot alongside the 29-year-old former professional baseball player.

“Round two!!!!” Hudgens captioned the Instagram post, beaming as she pointed to her growing belly.

Hudgens and Tucker’s celebrity friends flooded the comments section with well-wishes for the growing family.

“Omg!!!!!!!! Congrats,” Disney Channel alum Aly Michalka wrote, while Allison Holker and Alexandra Shipp both shared red heart emojis. “Ohhhhh congratulations my love!!” Jenna Dewan added. Hudgens’ former Broadway co-star Corey Cott chimed in with, “Congrats V!”

The couple welcomed their first child together in July 2024. While the Bad Boys: Ride or Die star was overjoyed by their baby’s arrival, she also expressed frustration that the moment was overshadowed by invasive paparazzi attention.

“We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was disrespected and exploited during this very special time due to the greed of a long lens camera feeding the media,” Hudgens wrote in her Instagram Story, referencing photos published by TMZ that showed her leaving a Santa Monica, Calif., hospital in a wheelchair with her newborn.

The pregnancy announcement comes just two weeks after Hudgens shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute for Tucker’s 29th birthday. The pair tied the knot in Mexico in December 2023.

“Happy birthday to my best friend/lover/partner in life,” the singer and actress captioned a photo of the couple wearing sunglasses and making silly faces. “@cotuck you’re everything to meeeeeee. No one does it better.”

“You’re the best mama thank you,” Tucker replied in the comments.

Check out Hudgens adorable pregnancy announcement on Instagram here.

Organizers of London’s annual BST Hyde Park concert series have canceled the event’s final day on Sunday (July 13) after Jeff Lynne’s ELO withdrew due to medical reasons.

On Saturday (July 12), organizers announced that Lynne — whose performance was set to be his final live show — would not appear as planned.

“Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow’s BST Hyde Park show,” read a statement posted on the festival’s website. “Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule.”

Organizers added, “The legacy of the band and his longtime fans are foremost in Jeff’s mind today — and while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows that he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.”

Later that day, organizers updated the announcement to confirm that the entire July 13 program would be canceled following Lynne’s withdrawal. The lineup was set to include special guests The Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood and Dhani Harrison. Full refunds will be issued to ticket holders.

“Tonight’s performance marks the final night of an incredible edition of BST Hyde Park and we look forward to seeing everyone next year,” the updated statement said.

Saturday’s lineup featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Ezra Collective, Thee Sacred Souls, Elmiene, Corinne Bailey Rae, and others.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO concert at BST Hyde Park was announced in October 2024 and billed as the group’s final performance following their Over and Out farewell tour in North America and a run of dates in the U.K. On Thursday (July 10), the act’s second-to-last concert at Manchester’s Co-op Live was canceled at the last minute, with audience members already seated in the venue.

It feels undeniable at this point: the first half of the decade belongs to Bad Bunny. Over the past five years, the Puerto Rican superstar has reigned as the most-streamed artist on the planet, his music serving as the soundtrack to millions across borders, cultures and languages. Year after year, he shatters records, breaks barriers, numerously reaches No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and carves out a legacy shared only by once-in-a-lifetime icons.

His latest milestone? A history-making residency kickoff on Friday night (July 11) at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot (aka El Choli) in San Juan. Dubbed No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí (I Don’t Want to Leave From Here), the event marks the beginning of an unprecedented 30-show series at Puerto Rico’s most iconic venue with a capacity crowd of 18,000. To a full house on opening night, Benito delivered three hours of spectacle, celebration, and pure corazón boricua, cementing Puerto Rico as the world’s main stage.

At times, the show felt like an immersive celebration of Puerto Rican history and identity. Before even kicking off his three-hour performance at 9 p.m. ET, a giant screen projected facts about the island’s roots, culture and resilience. Messages in Spanish like “Puerto Rico is an archipelago, not just an island” and “San Juan is one of the oldest cities in the Americas. It was founded in 1521” educated the crowd, fusing pride with context.

Others underscored the island’s distinctiveness: “Puerto Rico has two native musical genres: bomba and plena,” a tribute to its African and working-class traditions, and “In Puerto Rico, they celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world.” Even lighter truths got a moment in the spotlight: “Sancocho cures anything, according to our grandmothers.”

This mix of history and pride set the tone for an unforgettable night. Benito appeared on stage wearing a Taíno-inspired outfit — a beige ensemble with straw accents, dark shades and a winter-trapper-style hat — as if embodying the island’s ancient roots while stepping firmly into the modern world. With a set that featured lush green hills and intricate cultural motifs, the visuals matched the depth of his message: Puerto Rican culture was front and center — not for explanation but for celebration.

He opened with “DTmF” and spanned through hits from his latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, like “KETU TeCRÉ,” “EL CLúB,” “PIToRRO DE COCO” and “WELTiTA.” He also performed older classics including “La Santa” (originally feat. Daddy Yankee), “El Apagón,” “Si Estuviésemos Juntos” and “Ni Bien Ni Mal,” totaling up to over 30 songs — transitioning between bomba, plena, salsa, Latin trap and reggaetón.

He brought Puerto Rico’s ancestral rhythms to life with hypnotic percussion and dancers wearing traditional straw hats. And later, during a segment dedicated to salsa, the energy shifted to honor the Puerto Rican diaspora’s contributions to the genre. Rocking a classic cream suit styled from that ’70s era, he channeled the spirit of legends like Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Rubén Blades and Tito Puente, Benito gave a nod to the iconic Fania All-Stars era — most importantly, to the generations of Puerto Ricans in New York City who sustained these sounds long after they left the island.

Throughout the night, Benito made clear that this residency wasn’t just about him — it was about the community and legends who paved the way. Midway through the performance, he paused to deliver a shoutout to the P.R. trailblazers who shaped reggaetón and Latin music: Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, Don Omar, Wisin y Yandel, Ñengo Flow and many others. “This is all for you. For us,” he said, pulling the crowd even closer to his vision.

And the surprises didn’t stop there. Basketball legends LeBron James and Draymond Green joined Benito on stage, lounging with him in a tiny recreation of a Puerto Rican casita — one of the standout set pieces of the night — that highlighted the island’s charm and the sense of “home” that resonated throughout the performance.

“This residency is more than a concert series — it’s a defining moment for our island,” Jorge L. Pérez, the venue’s general manager, told Billboard Español. “It’s an affirmation of our creative talent and our place in global entertainment.”

With Puerto Rico about to experience an influx of over 250,000 visitors during the residency’s run, Benito has positioned the island as an entertainment destination, creating waves that will benefit the local economy, uplift small businesses and draw global eyes to its unique identity.

Pérez continues: “It inspires the next generation to believe that success doesn’t require leaving home. They can dream big, build here, and be celebrated here. This is Puerto Rican pride in motion. It’s cultural relevance, economic momentum and artistic excellence — all rooted right where it matters most.”

By the time the final moments arrived near midnight, Bad Bunny stood shoulder to shoulder with his dancers, a massive Puerto Rican flag spread across the stage lights lit up the venue. It was a culmination of gratitude — a tribute to the land, the people, and the culture that shaped him into the artist the world knows today.

MK has scored his first No. 1 single on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart with his track “Dior.”

The Michigan-born DJ and producer’s collaboration with Manchester-based Chrystal has knocked Lewis Capaldi’s “Survive” off the summit after one week. 

MK has had success on the charts before with a 2013 remix of Storm Queen’s “Look Right Through,” hitting the top spot. He’s had three top 40 UK singles in his lengthy career, but this is the first time his original material has taken the crown. 

The 52-year-old DJ burst onto the scene in the early ‘90s, and has two No. 1s on Billboard’s Hot Dance Airplay with “Always” (1993) and “Love Changes” (1994).

Following her appearances at London’s BST Hyde Park festival, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” rebounds one place up to No. 2. The song debuted at No. 1 upon release in early June. Ravyn Lenae’s “Love Me Not” continues its consistent spot inside the top five by closing the week at No. 3. The song is yet to hit the top spot, however, but peaked at No. 2 back in May.

Lewis Capaldi’s comeback song “Survive” falls from the top spot to No. 4. The song was his sixth U.K. No. 1 single overall, and follows “Someone You Loved” (2018), “Before You Go” (2019), “Forget Me” (2022), “Pointless” (2022) and “Wish You The Best” (2022). The Scottish songwriter recently completely sold out a U.K. and Ireland tour set to happen this fall, including three nights at London’s O2 Arena.

Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” closes the week at No. 5, with her Reading & Leeds headline appearance due to take place in just over a month’s time (Aug. 24).