Category: Music

Two more of Smokey Robinson’s former employees — a woman and a man — have come forward with claims that the 85-year-old Motown singer sexually assaulted them on the job.

Robinson was first accused of sexual misconduct in May, when four anonymous, female ex-housekeepers at his Los Angeles-area home brought a $50 million civil lawsuit alleging the singer forced them to have oral and vaginal sex dozens of times between 2007 and 2024. Robinson vehemently denied those claims and has countersued the housekeepers for defamation.

Now, another anonymous female housekeeper and an unnamed male car mechanic want to join the lawsuit. A lawyer for the group, John Harris, argued in a motion to amend the lawsuit on Friday (Nov. 14) that all the claims involve “overlapping events under the same operative timeline.”

The fifth housekeeper, dubbed “Jane Doe 5,” claims Robinson groped her breasts, propositioned her for sex and forced her to scrub his back in the shower between 2007 and 2011. The mechanic, a man known as “John Doe 1,” says Robinson would masturbate while watching him work starting in 2013 and once tried to force him to touch Robinson’s penis.

In a statement shared with Billboard on Wednesday (Nov. 19), Harris said, “We commend these two courageous survivors for stepping forward and adding their voices to this case. We look forward to advocating for them vigorously as they pursue the justice they deserve.”

Robinson’s lawyer, Christopher Frost, responded in his own statement that the new claims are false and part of an “organized, avaricious campaign to extract money from an 85-year-old legend.”

“This group of people, who hide behind anonymity, and their attorneys seek global publicity while making the ugliest of false allegations,” added Frost. “Once the public can see the truth, their avaricious motives and fabricated claims will be revealed.”

The civil claims against Robinson are currently scheduled to go to trial in 2027. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department also opened a criminal investigation after the housekeepers made a police report, though no charges have been filed to date.

Doja Cat kicked off her Tour Ma Vie World Tour in New Zealand on Tuesday, and she’s responding to a few early critics of the global trek.

It appears some fans weren’t thrilled with clips from Doja’s tour opener, as they took issue with the wardrobe changes, set design, visuals and storytelling of the show.

“Okay no shade the VIE tour just gives Scarlet with different outfits,” one fan wrote in an image captured by Complex. When another replied, hoping Doja would listen to the criticism, the Grammy-winning artist clapped back: “I won’t and I don’t need you.”

She replied to another critic: “Because I make music for people who enjoy music. I’m not a broadway act.”

Doja continued to go off on various fans, who were taking shots at her tour experience. “And I’m not your f—ing costume monkey, I move at my own pace and break my f—ing back out there every night so you can keep your bullsh– opinion to yourself,” she wrote. “You are not the artist you are the watcher.”

“Who f—ing cares I’m singing my MUSIC for the people who want to hear me SING,” she wrote. “You’re not even at the f—ing show.”

It appears to be a loaded setlist for Doja on the global trek, which boasts 27 songs in total, spanning her discography. She’s set to hit South America in 2026 and then head to Europe in May and June, before she returns to the U.S. on Oct. 1 for a show in Detroit.

Doja’s still making noise on the charts. The 30-year-old earned her 12th chart-topper at radio as “Jealous Type” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart, which jumped from No. 4 on the chart dated Nov. 22.

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The holidays are here and if you’re still looking for unique gift ideas this year, consider starting your search at Walmart. The popular big box store may be a go-to for groceries and everyday essentials, but the Walmart website has an entire selection of exclusive toys and collectibles online. These are brands and items you can only find at Walmart, meaning you’re getting something you can’t just pick up anywhere.

Many of these pieces are limited-edition releases too, like the new Wicked: For Good dolls, or the popular My Life As Harry Potter dolls. Walmart’s exclusive toy section also includes new releases from brands like LEGO, Disney and Mattel, along with franchises like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, A Minecraft Movie and even WWE and F1. Here’s a look at some of the best Walmart-exclusive toys you can buy now.

Even better: sign up for a free trial to Walmart+ to get free shipping, early access to holiday deals, free streaming perks and more.

Wicked: For Good Dorothy Gale Doll

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There’s a ton of new Wicked merch online to celebrate the new movie, Wicked: For Good, and Walmart has this officially-licensed Dorothy doll as an exclusive on its website.

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Measuring just under 12 inches in height, the posable doll features Dorothy with pigtails and her iconic blue and white gingham dress, along with her basket and her trusty sidekick, Toto. Hurry, this one is selling out fast so you’ll want to add to cart while it’s still in stock.

The Wizard of Oz Petite Dolls Collection Set 

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You can also pick up this set of four mini dolls from the original 1939 Wizard of Oz film.

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The set includes six-inch versions of Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow, along with a tiny Toto, all packaged in a collectible box. This one makes a great holiday gift idea too.

Minecraft Man’s Best Wolf Pack Set

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Jack Black’s Minecraft Movie was a hit at the box office (and on the Billboard charts) this year and Walmart has this two-pack of Steve and his palewolf Dennis.

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The action figures measure approximately four inches and come with their own accessories: Steve has his Diamond Armor, a removable helmet, and a diamond sword, while Dennis has his red collar. This is an officially-licensed movie release and makes a great collectible gift too.

My Life As Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Doll Playset

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Walmart’s “My Life As Harry Potter” dolls have been a bestseller online and they’re back in stock for the holidays here. Already have the dolls? Pick up this collectible playset, which features everything you need to set the stage for your own mini Harry Potter production.

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A suitcase-like storage box opens up to reveal a train station-inspired playset, complete with “movie-accurate” interior design and decor, plus accessories like luggage, Hogwarts letter, a light-up lantern, and a pull-out sofa bed for your dolls.

My Life As Harry Potter Ravenclaw Doll

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As mentioned above, you can pick up the Walmart-exclusive Harry Potter dolls right now while they’re back in stock for the holidays.

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Each doll measures 18 inches in height and comes in a display box along with accessories like a robe, scarf, suitcase, wand, plush mascot, Hogwarts acceptance letter and more.

Huffy 12V McLaren Formula 1 Kids Ride-On Car with Remote Control

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Don’t let your eyes deceive you, this isn’t a toy car but rather a full-sized battery-operated car that you can actually ride in.

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Measuring approximately 46 inches in length, the car features a McLaren F1-inspired design with a durable steel frame, and an injection-molded plastic body. The built-in 12V battery gets speeds up to 2.8 mph, with two speed modes. The seat, meantime, can accommodate riders up to 125 pounds.

Jurassic World Ultimate Damage Scorpios Rex Dinosaur Toy Figure

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Jurassic World Rebirth was a big hit at the box office in 2025 and Walmart has these exclusive Jurassic Park toys on sale right now online.

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This figurine features an eight-inch Scorpios Rex that’s been hurt in battle. The “damage” area around his midsection glows red when you press it, with intensifying light patterns (like a rapidly beating heart) the more you hold. This Jurassic Park figurine also features changing sound effects, and you can pair it with an app for even more play options.

LEGO Jurassic World Brick-Built Mosasaurus Boat Mission Kit

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You can also find a number of Walmart-exclusive LEGO sets online, include this Jurassic Park building kit, which features more than 800 pieces as you reconstruct one of the movie scenes.

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The LEGO Brick-Built Mosasaurus Boat Mission building kit lets you build a dinosaur figure that measures more than 16 inches in length, along with a boat and two mini research stations.

WWE Champs Pop N Lock Surprise Figures Blindbox

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Between Labubus and Monchichis, blind boxes were all the rage in 2025, and the WWE is getting in on the trend with this Walmart-exclusive “Pop N Lock” release.

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Crack open a box to reveal one of 12, three-inch figurines of popular WWE stars like Cody Rhodes, John Cena and Randy Orton. Each figure comes with his signature accessory, such as a ladder, chair, or briefcase, and you also get a collectible trading card. Shopping for the holidays? This makes a great stocking stuffer too.

Disney and Pixar Woody & Jessie Action Figure Pack

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Disney Pixar’s Toy Story celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025 with some big news: a Toy Story 5 is on the way.

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In the meantime, fans can pick up this Woody and Jessie two-pack, which features the cowboy and cowgirl in all their costumed glory. This is an officially-licensed Toy Story release available exclusively at Walmart — in other words, you can’t buy this set anywhere else. The Woody figurine measures 9.2 inches tall, while Jessie measures 8.8 inches tall. Both are fully posable with removable cowboy hats.

MrBeast Lab Swarms Hyper Fusion Lava + Ice Lab Six-Pack

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MrBeast went from making YouTube videos in 2025 to appearing in music videos, with the popular creator making a cameo in the video for Mariah Carey’s comeback single, “Type Dangerous.”

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MrBeast also continues to find success in the toy arena, and this Walmart-exclusive gets you a six-pack of his “Micro Beasts,” with three exclusive Lava + Ice Micro Beasts in a test tube. There are more than 100 Micro Beasts to collect in total, including rare and special-editions and even a limited-edition “Hyper Fusion Panther.”

Star Wars Force 2-in-1 Twist Lightsaber

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One of the newest arrivals to Walmart’s exclusive toy section is this officially-licensed Star Wars lightsaber.

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This unique release lets you choose the dark side or light side depending on which way you twist the handle. The lightsaber goes from blue (Anakin Skywalker) to red (Darth Vader), with corresponding sound effects to match. The set also includes two interchangeable caps, plus two AAA batteries included.

LEGO Star Wars Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle Set

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Kids of all ages can also find this 386-piece Star Wars LEGO set exclusively at Walmart, to build your own version of Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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The stark black ship has fold-out wings that extend to more than 17 inches wide when in flight mode, or you can keep it on the buildable display stand.

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It’s not just toys either: the Walmart-exclusive section also has regular bikes, electric bikes and even electric scooters, like this top-rated pick from GOTRAX.

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This portable scooter fits kids and adults alike, with foldable seat, footrest and comfortable handles. The 350-Watt motor gets a top speed of up to 15.5 MPH and the 36 Volt, 5.2 Ah battery provides a range of up to 9.5 miles per charge.

ROSALÍA makes history with an unprecedented feat, as she becomes the first artist to secure five No. 1s debuts across Billboard charts (dated Nov. 22). LUX, her fourth studio album, opens at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums, Top Latin Pop Albums, Classical Albums, Classical Crossover, and World Albums. The set also debuts at No. 4 on Billboard 200 chart, making her first top 10 on the overall chart.

LUX opens with 46,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States on the tracking week ending Nov. 13, according to Luminate. While ROSALÍA scored two No. 1 albums on the Top Latin Pop Albums chart previously through El Mal Querer (2018) and Motomami (24 weeks at No. 1 between 2022-23), LUX marks the Spaniard’s first effort to reach No. 1 on Top Latin Albums and her first top 10 on the all-genre Billboard 200. It’s also her first title to reach Classical Albums, Classical Crossover and World Albums.

Out of LUX’s 46,000 total units in its opening week, streaming activity contributed 27,000 units, translating to 34.1 million on-demand official U.S. streams. Meanwhile, album sales accounted for 19,000, with minimal contribution from track-equivalent album (TEA) units.

Top Latin Albums’ Best: ROSALÍA achieves her strongest performance yet on the Top Latin Albums chart as LUX debuts at No. 1. This marks her best showing on the overall Latin albums ranking among three entries. Her 2018 album El Mal Querer peaked at No. 10, while Motomami climbed to No. 3 in 2022.

First Spanish-Born Woman to Top Classical Albums & Classical Crossover Albums Charts in Modern Era: While the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts have featured numerous core Latin and Spanish-born artists over the years, until now, a Spanish-born woman had never claimed the top spot on either chart in the modern era (since Luminate’s electronically-tracked data began powering both charts in December 1993). Renowned Spain-born figures José Carreras and Plácido Domingo, and Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel have all achieved No. 1s on the Classical Albums chart, with Carreras and Domingo also earning a No. 1 on the Crossover Albums chart in 1997.

With the arrival of LUX, ROSALÍA breaks new ground, becoming the first woman who is both Spanish-born and primarily a Latin recording artist, to achieve a No. 1 on both charts in the modern era.

First Spanish-Speaking Solo Woman to Reach No. 1 on the World Albums Chart: Nine acts who speak and predominantly perform in Spanish have previously reached No. 1 on the World Albums chart. Among those, Cuban ensemble Buena Vista Social Club (1999, 2015), Spanish artist Manu Chao (2007), Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela (2007, 2009, 2014), Puerto Rican artist Residente (2017), Mexican musician Santana (2019), Spanish group Gipsy Kings (1990, 1994-1997, 2001, 2004, 2013), Colombian Pedro Ramaya Beltrán (2017), and Peruvian artists Ricardo Delgado and Mario Mendoza (both in 2017).
With her album LUX, Rosalía becomes the first-ever Spanish-speaking solo woman to claim the top spot on the 25-position World Albums ranking.

Most Simultaneous Songs for a Latin Pop Act on Hot Latin Songs in Over a Year: ROSALÍA sets a new standard for Latin pop acts by placing 11 simultaneous songs on the Hot Latin Songs chart in 2025, which incorporates streaming data, radio airplay, and digital sales to rank songs. Prior, only one Latin pop artist had reached similar milestones in a single week: Kali Uchis, with 14 concurrent tracks in January 2024.

Starting at No. 3, “La Perla,” with Yahritza y Su Esencia, leads the new tracks with 4.8 million official on-demand streams. Plus, “Reliquia” the album’s second top 10 hit, debuts at No. 10 with 3.2 million official on-demand clicks during its opening week. With these two new top 10 entries, ROSALÍA captures her ninth top 10 on Hot Latin Songs.

Here’s a rundown of ROSALÍA’s LUX tracks on the Hot Latin Songs chart (dated Nov. 22):

No. 3, “La Perla,” Yahritza y Su Esencia
No. 10, “Reliquia”
No. 13, “Sexo, Violencia y Llantas”
No. 15, “Porcelana”
No. 17, “Dios Es Un Stalker”
No. 23, “La Yugular”
No. 25, “De Madrugá”
No. 26, “Mundo Nuevo”
No. 28, ‘Sauvignon Blanc”
No. 30, “La Rumba Del Perdón,” with Estrella Morente & Silvia Pérez-Cruz
No. 36, “Magnolias”