Category: Music

Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian reunited for what appeared to be an epic pajama party.

On Friday (Nov. 14), the Skims mogul shared a glimpse of the group getting cozy on a bed with Khloé Kardashian, along with the pop star’s longtime manager, Cade Hudson.

“Calabasas Nights,” Kim captioned the first snapshot on her Instagram Story.

In the image, Spears sticks out her tongue while Kim puckers her lips and flashes a peace sign, with Khloé and Hudson looking on. The “Toxic” singer wore a yellow off-the-shoulder top, while Kim sported a dark hooded jacket.

A second photo shows the quartet playfully posing under dark pink lighting, as Khloé dons festive holiday-themed PJs and flashes a cheeky smile.

Britney and Kim’s friendship dates back to the early 2000s. In 2021, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star reacted to the Framing Britney Spears documentary, which exposed the misogynistic media scrutiny Spears endured for years.

“So I finally watched the Britney Spears documentary this week and it made me feel a lot of empathy for her,” Kim wrote on Instagram at the time. “The way the media played a big role in her life the way it did can be very traumatizing and it can really break even the strongest person. No matter how public someone’s life may seem, no one deserves to be treated with such cruelty or judgement for entertainment.”

In recent weeks, Spears has made headlines after deactivating and then reactivating her Instagram amid drama surrounding the release of her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s tell-all memoir, You Thought You Knew, which contains several sensational claims about their two-year marriage.

“So much has happened this year, it’s crazy …,” Spears wrote on IG in early November after reactivating her account. “I try to live within my means and the book, ‘Draw the Circle’ is an incredible perspective. Get your ballerina 🩰, circle, and own your boundaries.”

She added, “It’s incredibly strict and somewhat of a form of prayer but with so many endless possibilities in life, it’s important to do you and keep it simple. I know there is a confusing side too. The devil is in the details but we can get to that later 😳😂🤧.”

Check out Kim’s selfies here and here on her Instagram Story.

The surviving members of KISS paid tribute to their late bandmate Ace Frehley during the opening performance of their three-day KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas on Friday (Nov. 14).

Before launching into the “unmasked” set, Paul Stanley shared heartfelt words about the late Spaceman, who died at age 74 in October.

“Obviously, before we get going — and we’re going to have an awesome time — we just wanted to take a moment to think about about somebody who was at the foundation of this band. And we’re talking about Ace,” Stanley told the crowd.

“We certainly had differences, but that’s what family is about. Why don’t we take a moment, little quiet, and think about him looking down on us — from Jendell, probably — and let’s have a moment for Ace.”

After a brief silent tribute, the audience outside Virgin Hotels chanted ‘Ace! Ace! Ace!’ as Stanley encouraged fans to hold up electric candles in honor of their former bandmate.

The “unmasked” concert marked KISS’ first show since Frehley’s passing on Oct. 16, and their first performance since wrapping their End of the Road Tour with a two-night stand at New York City’s Madison Square Garden in December 2023. The “Kiss Army Storms Vegas” event was first announced in March.

Frehley, the band’s co-founder and iconic guitarist, died suddenly last month after suffering injuries from an accidental fall.

“We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” the musician’s family said in a statement announcing his death. “In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others.”

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For ShopBillboard‘s Game of the Week, the Detroit Lions are headed to Philadelphia to take on the defending Super Bowl champs, the Eagles, for a Sunday Night Football matchup you don’t want to miss. Kicking off at Lincoln Financial Field at 8:20 P.M. ET on NBC, we’ve created a guide to stream the NFC heavyweight matchup online and for free.

Eagles vs. Lions Game, at a Glance

As of now, the Lions and the Eagles are the most favored NFC teams to make it to the Super Bowl. With a high-powered offense led by Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jared Goff, Detroit continues to be a dominant force with their 6-3 record. However, if there’s one team that can go toe-to-toe with the boys in blue, it’s the Birds.

From Jalen Hurts, to Saquon Barkley, to A.J. Brown, Philly is riddled with talent on both sides of the field. With only two losses in the season, the Eagles have the slight advantage going into Sunday. No matter who wins, these two powerhouse organizations will surely meet again in the postseason.

There’s also one other aspect that both teams have in common, celebrity fans. Kicking off in Philly, we won’t be surprised seeing cameos from Kevin Hart, Meek Mill, Questlove, Lil Uzi Vert or Will Smith. On the flip side, Eminem, Jack White and Big Sean have proven to be major stans for their hometown football squad.

For more on the Eagles vs. Lions, keep scrolling to learn about how you can stream the game online.

How to Watch the Eagles vs Lions Game Online for Free

The Eagles vs. Lions game will take place on NBC. If you don’t have cable, you can get access to the channel through live TV streamers, such as DirecTV — which is currently offering a free trial. Below are the best ways to watch NBC online.

DirecTV

A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with NBC for Sunday Night Football games as well as NBA games — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterwards). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as ABC, CBS, Fox and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.

Sling TV

Sling TV offers the Blue package, which comes with NBC. Blue is one of the most affordable options and comes with more than 40 channels and can be streamed on up to three device at a time. Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from market-to-market.

Fubo

Fubo is another great option you can take advantage of to watch NBC online. The streamer offers a seven-day free trial that’ll give you access to NBC free and more than 240 live TV channels. The service offers a promo that’ll get you up to $30 off the first month, which can get you access to ESPN and more for as low as $54.99 (reg. $84.99 per month).

Hulu + Live TV

For the most content offerings, you can sign up for Hulu + Live TV and get access to the Hulu library in addition to more then 95 live TV channels (including NBC). The streaming platform starts at $64.99 per month for the first three months of service ($82.99 per month afterwards).

And, for even more programming, Hulu + Live TV now comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited, which gives you everything within the Hulu library, in addition to exclusive content on ESPN for even more sports coverage.

Megan Moroney cracks the top 10 of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a third time, as “6 Months Later” rises 11-10 on the ranking dated Nov. 22, up 6% to 18.3 million in audience Nov. 7-13, according to Luminate.

The track, which Moroney co-wrote with Rob Hatch, David Mescon and Ben Williams, brings the Georgian back to the Country Airplay top 10 just shy of, well, six months later, after her “Am I Okay?” hit No. 2 in June. She first reached tier with her debut entry, “Tennessee Orange” (No. 4, June 2023).

Dating to her first week in the Country Airplay top 10 in May 2023, Moroney ties Ella Langley for the second-most top 10s among women. Only Lainey Wilson has more in that span, with five. Six other women have notched one each in that stretch: Priscilla Block (“You, Me & Whiskey,” with Justin Moore); Ashley Cooke (“Your Place”); Dasha (“Austin”); Jessie Murph (“High Road,” with Koe Wetzel); Carly Pearce (“We Don’t Fight Anymore,” with Chris Stapleton); and Carrie Underwood (“I’m Gonna Love You,” with Cody Johnson).

Meanwhile, Moroney’s “Beautiful Things” picks up traction further down the latest list, climbing 39-37 (3.2 million, up 15%). Both “6 Months Later” and “Beautiful Things” will appear on Cloud 9, her third studio album, due Feb. 20.

CoJo Travels In

Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB arrive at No. 57 on Country Airplay with a cover of The Chicks’ “Travelin’ Soldier” (1.2 million). The song, written and first recorded by Bruce Robison, has been part of Johnson’s live set for several years; he initially recorded it during a 2020 livestream before it became a frequent crowd request, prompting a new studio version released Nov. 7, just ahead of Veterans Day (Nov. 11).

The Chicks’ version of the song topped Country Airplay for a week in March 2003, becoming their sixth and most recent leader (a run halted soon after when, as since dissected in-depth, the group’s Natalie Maines spoke out against then-U.S. president George W. Bush).

La Mar Taylor has been named the first-ever Billboard Canada 40 Under 40 Visionary Award honouree. It’s a recognition of the work he’s done over more than a decade with The Weeknd, and the impact he’s had on Toronto’s creative community.

This summer, Taylor stood inside a packed Rogers Centre watching The Weeknd’s sixth sold-out hometown show. For him, it felt like a full-circle moment. He and Abel Tesfaye met as teenagers in Scarborough, dropped out of school together and built their careers from scratch. Taylor shot the cover of House of Balloons, helped shape the early XO era and has been behind the creative direction of The Weeknd’s albums, videos, tours and even the Super Bowl halftime show.

The After Hours Til Dawn Tour, now the biggest R&B tour in history, is the latest chapter in that run. Taylor says the aim is always to push ideas further than the last project.

Outside of XO, he co-founded HXOUSE, a Toronto incubator offering space, mentorship and community for young creatives. He’s vocal about the challenges facing Canadian talent but believes persistence and strong ideas can still break through.

Taylor will receive the Visionary Award at the Billboard Canada 40 Under 40 event at the W Toronto on November 20.

Read the full interview here.  — Richard Trapunski

Cameron Whitcomb’s Country Hit ‘Options’ Rises on Billboard Canadian Hot 100

Cameron Whitcomb is hitting a new peak.

After nine weeks on the chart, the Canadian country singer’s track “Options” rises 69-64 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, dated Nov. 15.

“Options” is an energetic folk anthem from Whitcomb. It describes his sobriety journey, and finds Whitcomb reflecting on the various paths he could take.

“I won’t but I could / pull that bottle off that shelf / it helps me cope knowing I could be that version of myself,” he sings, supported by powerful backing vocals that lift him up along the way.

The B.C.-native is having a major year. Whitcomb first broke out as a contestant on American Idol in 2022, and has since landed four straight singles on the Canadian Hot 100 — all before his debut full-length album, The Hard Way. It’s an impressive track record for a young artist at this stage.

Read more on the chart feat here. — Heather Taylor-Singh

Live Nation Report Finds Canadians Prefer Live Music as Favourite Form of Entertainment

When it comes to entertainment, Canadians prefer live music.

In a new report by Live Nation, titled Living for Live, they found that nearly four in 10 people (37%) would choose live music as their preferred form of entertainment, ranking higher than both sports and movies.

Based on a survey of 40,000 people across 15 countries, the report captures a shift in how people spend their time, express their identities and connect with others through live music experiences.

The report noted that fans in Canada build their livelihoods around live music — 83% said a concert is one of their most memorable life moments, while 72% claimed to plan their calendars early to catch a certain artist’s show.

Live music is a major part of the Canadian music industry. Earlier this year, the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) revealed that live music contributes billions to the Canadian economy — $10.92 billion in 2023 — to be exact.

However, it’s not just consumers who are reaping the benefits. Two years ago, live music in Canada produced $3.73 billion in tax dollars and generated more than 101,640 jobs, contributing $5.84 billion in labour income.

Read more here. — Heather Taylor-Singh