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The beloved Downton Abbey franchise is coming to an end on Sept. 12, with the upcoming film Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

To honor the franchise ahead of its conclusion, New York Lost Pattern has collaborated with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale to create a silk scarf depicting Downton Abbey’s most iconic moments. The scarf is currently available on Lost Pattern’s website and retails for $85. The scarf comes in a burgundy hue and measures 24.5×24.5 inches. This commemorative piece is crafted of 100% mulberry silk and is affixed with a gallery wall of hand-drawn vignettes in different colors from throughout the franchise that superfans will love.

The scarf also includes hand-rolled edges with hand stitched finishing and a double-sided print. If you’re looking to celebrate the franchise’s finale in style, then you’ve come to the right place. Elegant pieces like this are perfect for commemorating moments spent binging Downton Abbey, getting to know the characters deeply for more than a decade.

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A scarf with drawings depicting moments from Downton Abbey.

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You can really style this piece in a multitude of ways, but to save you time, we’ll break down three. Firstly, you can roll the scarf up horizontally and tie it around your neck. The resulting look is very chic and very Downton Abbey. You can also wind this scarf around the strap of your favorite handbag, creating visual interest. This styling option works well with monochromatic bags. Lastly, you can go the tried and true option and fold the scarf in half, putting it around your head to create a bandana. This boho option is the most casual of the three options mentioned, but one we can see being the most approachable.

If you didn’t know, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is a romantic historical drama film set to release on Sept. 12. The film boasts a runtime of two hours and three minutes and is based on the British television series of the same name by Julian Fellowes.

The upcoming movie serves as a sequel to the 2022 film Downton Abbey: A New Era and the third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise, meaning this last film is a pretty big deal. A majority of the original cast from the first two films will be coming back for the finale, save for a few new players like Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan. The Downton Abbey TV show first began airing in the UK in 2010 before airing in the United States in 2011.

As Kenny Chesney prepares to officially be inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year, his friends and peers Old Dominion have words of praise for their fellow country star.

“He definitely is deserving of that, for sure,” Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey recently told Billboard. “The guy has successfully reinvented himself and successfully chosen songs and written songs that have touched the fabric of people’s lives in this country and this world.”

The musical ties between Chesney and Old Dominion stretch back to the beginnings of Old Dominion’s musical journey. The group’s Ramsey and Brad Tursi are writers on Chesney’s 2015 hit “Save It for a Rainy Day.” Old Dominion also opened shows for Chesney early on, while the group and Chesney have collaborated on the song “Beer With My Friends.”

Since releasing his debut album in 1994, Chesney has earned 33 No. 1s on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart, earned four CMA entertainer of the year trophies and four ACM entertainer of the year trophies, and headlined massive stadium tours. Chesney continues adding to his creative endeavors this year. His upcoming book, Heart Life Music, written with author/journalist Holly Gleason, is due Nov. 4. Earlier this year, Chesney became the first country artist to play the Las Vegas Sphere.

Ramsey added of Chesney, “I think you see how seriously he still takes it, his career and what message he wants to put out there. It’s inspiring and it definitely sets a certain standard to how you care for your career. He’s also one of those artists that it’s not just the music — you have people like Jimmy Buffett, these artists that create a complete environment. When you show up to that show, you’re transported to a different place. You don’t sell out football stadiums unless you do that, and he’s done that to a degree that not many artists have done.”

Chesney will be inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame alongside music executive/producer/musician Tony Brown and late country music singer-songwriter June Carter Cash.

Old Dominion recently released their sixth studio album Barbara and just announced their own upcoming stint in Vegas, when they perform at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Dec. 5-6 for the show Barbara. Hits. Vegas.

Justin Bieber is no stranger to making history on YouTube, and now the pop superstar has scored his first music video to rack up 4 billion views on the platform.

On Thursday (Sept. 4), YouTube announced that Bieber’s “Sorry” music video had surpassed 4 billion views. Ironically, Bieber himself is nowhere to be found in the 2015 clip, which features a series of dancers in bright-colored clothes performing choreography from dance star Parris Goebel.

“Sorry” is one of only 15 music videos to have crossed the 4 billion mark — led by Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito,” featuring Daddy Yankee, with 8.8 billion views. While Bieber hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the Latin music duo thanks to their “Despacito” remix, his version is not in the blockbuster music video.

“Sorry,” from Bieber’s 2015 album Purpose, marked the singer’s second-ever No. 1 hit on the Hot 100 (following “What Do You Mean?” reaching the summit in September 2015). Bieber co-wrote the song with Justin Tranter and Julia Michaels, along with the song’s co-producers Skrillex and Bloodpop.

In 2010, Bieber set the record for the most-watched YouTube video ever, when his “Baby” video surpassed Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.” He held the record until November 2012, when Psy’s “Gangnam Style” took the crown (and eventually became the first YouTube video to surpass 1 billion views).

Beyond “Sorry,” Bieber has five other videos in the Billion Views Club: 2010’s “Baby” (3.4 billion views), 2015’s “What Do You Mean?” (2.2 billion views), 2015’s “Love Yourself” (1.7 billion views), 2010’s “Never Say Never” featuring Jaden Smith (1.2 billion views) and 2012’s “Beauty and a Beat” featuring Nicki Minaj (1.1 billion views).

Also on Thursday, Bieber surprise-announced a second 2025 album, with Swag II set to be released at midnight tonight, following the July 11 release of Swag.

Revisit the “Sorry” dance video below:

Karol G will help ring in the new NFL season with a special performance live from Brazil on Friday (Sept. 5).

The Colombian star will headline the halftime show during YouTube’s first-ever exclusive NFL live broadcast, set to take place at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, where the reigning AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Los Angeles Chargers.

“I’m so excited to be part of YouTube’s first-ever NFL live broadcast, it’s truly an honor and a moment I’m so proud to be part of,” Karol G previously expressed in a statement. “I’ve watched many NFL halftime shows over the years and now having this opportunity to bring my music to this global stage means the world to me. I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone in São Paulo and fans all around the world.” 

For Chiefs, Chargers and/or Karol G fans who will not be in Brazil to catch all the action, you’ll be able to livestream the game and halftime show for free. The week 1 matchup will stream on the NFL’s YouTube channel, beginning with YouTube’s pre-game show at 7 p.m. ET and the game kicking off at 8 p.m. ET. You can also livestream the football game and Karol G performance online free with a free trial to DirecTV.

It was announced in August that Karol G would perform during the halftime show. The news was accompanied by a photo of Karol dressed in Tropicoqueta flair, a nod to her latest album, while holding a football helmet. It’s unclear what song or songs she’ll perform but the “Papasito” singer has been documenting her excitement on social media. In her latest Instagram Story, she’s walking the football field flashing a smile from ear to ear. “I can feel the energy,” she says in the short clip.

Watch the NFL YouTube livestream here, starting Friday at 7 p.m. ET.

Lenier and Costa Azul’s “Maquillaje” has topped Billboard’s latest new Latin music poll, published on Friday (Aug. 29).

In support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors, music fans voted for the Cuban artist’s team up with the rising Nicaraguan group as their favorite music release of the week.

“Maquillaje” generated more than 93% of the vote, beating out other new releases, including Carín León & Kacey Musgraves’ “Lost In Translation,” Yeison Jiménez and Natalia Jiménez’s “Pedazos,” and new albums by Luis R. Conriquez (Meneo), Hamilton (Afrorockstar), and Mau y Ricky (La Llave). Meanwhile, “Vámonos de Aquí” by Pablo Alborán and Indiara Sfair was a favorite close second in the weekly poll.

The song was born spontaneously earlier this year when Lenier and Costa Azul crossed paths at a record studio in Miami. Produced by J-Prod and penned by the Cuban singer-songwriter himself, “Maquillaje” is an urban-tinged romantic cumbia powered by Lenier’s sugary, raspy vocals and the eloquent harmonies by Fred, Oscar and Omar (Costa Azul’s vocalists).

“The heart doesn’t need makeup/ Nor to invent a character, when it comes to love/ The heart is so crazy, so brave/ That it goes against the current, when it’s right,” they chant in the song about loving someone in a transparent and honest way.

Beyond a first collaborative effort, “Maquillaje” marks a historic moment in the Nicaraguan music scene and for the group also known as “El Imperio de la Cumbia.”

Editor’s Note: The weekly New Music Latin poll results are posted if the poll generates more than 1,000 votes.

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Yes, Julia Garner is still on to play Madonna in an upcoming biopic on the superstar, the existence of which has long been called into question due to a series of delays.

The Weapons actress confirmed as much in an on-camera interview with W Magazine posted Wednesday (Sept. 3). When asked whether she’d for sure be starring as the Queen of Pop, Garner replied enthusiastically, “Yeah!”

“I can’t say too much about it, but yes,” she continued. “It’s a work in progress.”

Garner also shared some of her favorite Madonna songs. “Oh my god, I have so many,” she said, rattling off a list. “I love ‘Borderline,’ that’s probably my favorite … I love all of Madonna basically is what I’m trying to say. “

She added, “I just love Madonna’s voice on ‘Papa Don’t Preach.’ There’s a lot of emotions in that song.”

The interview comes more than three years after Garner was first reportedly cast to play Madge in the biopic in mid-2022. By January 2023, reports emerged that the project had been scrapped, but the following year, Madonna teased on social media that it was back on.

Shortly before confirming as much to W, Garner said on a July episode of Will Arnett and Jason Bateman’s Smartless podcast that the film was indeed “still brewing” and “supposed to still happen.”

“I kind of just wanted to see if I could do it,” she added at the time of the audition process. “Because I wasn’t a trained dancer and I had to learn how to dance and then dance in front of her and convince her that I can dance, basically, and sing. And sing with her!”

Watch Garner’s W interview below.