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]]>The “Make You Mine” visual was co-directed by Beer and Aerin Moreno, and it features countless references to Jennifer’s Body. Beer looks exactly like Megan Fox’s character and plays a killer cheerleader who joins forces with her BFF to murder a guy who has a crush on her.
Beer described this music video as a dream come true, and thanked everyone who made it possible on social media. She’s been a fan of Jennifer’s Body for quite some time and even previously dressed as the main character for Halloween.
“Make You Mine” was released back in February, and the singer revealed it’s her favorite song she’s ever made to date.
“It’s just so fun, such a feel-good song. It’s se-y, it’s infectious. I haven’t played it for anyone that hasn’t just like [started] dancing and felt immediately hotter after listening to it, and that’s always how I want to make people feel,” she told Billboard in February.
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]]>The post “Too Sweet” Becomes Hozier’s First No. 1 Single on Billboard Hot 100 appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>“Too Sweet” managed to reach to top of the summit after attracting 35.6 million streams, 14.1 million radio airplay audience impressions, and selling 6,000 copies during its latest week on the chart. It initially debuted at No. 5 following its release on March 22, becoming his second song to reach the top ten following his breakout hit “Take Me to Church”.
“Too Sweet” has been slowly climbing up the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but it already hit No. 1 in several other countries in the meantime. It became Hozier’s first chart-topping single in the UK and also climbed to No. 1 in Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.
Hozier, who’s currently touring the world with his latest album Unreal Unearth, thanked fans for the outpouring of love he received since releasing “Too Sweet”.
“I’ve been both thrilled and taken massively by surprise by such a staggering reaction. It means the world that you’re enjoying this song so much. Thank you all so much,” he said in a video on Instagram.
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]]>The post Taylor Swift Gets Vulnerable & Vindictive on “The Tortured Poets Department” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Swift has been through a lot since Midnight hit the shelves in 2022—and we’re not just talking about her record-breaking The Eras Tour. The singer’s romantic relationship often served as the main source of inspiration for her music, and Tortured Poets continues this trend, but not in a way you’d think.
This is Swift’s first album of new material since her six-year relationship with Joe Alwyn came to an end, and many expected their breakup would be the main subject of this album. Instead of simply throwing Alwyn under the bus, Swift decided to explore many stages of heartbreak on this record, reserving her vindictive quips for a short-term fling with Matty Healy and giving her some of her edgiest lyrics since Reputation.
Tortured Poets is at its strongest when Swift is ready to bare her emotions and get vulnerable, instead of resorting to pettiness. “So Long, London” is the case in point, and it’s one of her most emotional and raw breakup anthems since her magnum opus “All Too Well”.
Her vulnerability doesn’t shine as strongly on the rest of the album, but Reputation fans will appreciate the vengeful tone and audacious nature of some of the album’s buzziest songs, such as “But Daddy I Love Him”, “The Tortured Poets Department”, and especially “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”. She also found two pretty great collaborators in Post Malone (“Fortnight”) and Florence Welch (“Florida!!!”).
Swift’s storytelling skills remain as strong as ever on The Tortured Poets Department, but this collection of songs doesn’t feel as cohesive as some of her recent albums. Its synth-pop sound feels repetitive at times, making us wonder if Swift’s collaboration with producer Jack Antonoff has run its course – especially when we compare it with Aaron Dessner’s work on the album’s second volume The Anthology.
The Tortured Poets Department is a solid synth-pop record that bridges the gap between Swift’s several eras. It gives us a moment of boldness, audacity, and vulnerability that continue the singer’s legacy as one of the best storytellers of her generation, but it also feels like a pit stop until the next great thing.
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]]>The post Donald Glover Drops Hints About His Two Final Childish Gambino Albums appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Glover recently took to social media to debut some new music, and described his Instagram live as “a rollout dummy”. He played three new tracks, including the previously leaked “Human Sacrifice” and a full version of “Little Foot Big Foot”, expected to be featured on his next album Atavista, an updated version of 3.15.20.
He also announced the release of its follow-up, which he described as “the final Childish Gambino album, a soundtrack for the fans.” It will be connected to his next film Bando Stone & The New World, set to be released this summer.
Glover dropped hints about retiring the Childish Gambino act on several occasions over the years, and he previously told HuffPost that he’s considering ending his music career because it doesn’t feel “necessary” anymore.
“There’s nothing worse than like a third sequel, like a third movie and we’re like, ‘again?’ You know, I like it when something’s good and when it comes back there’s a reason to come back, there’s a reason to do that,” Glover told HuffPost.
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]]>The post Hozier Earns His First No. 1 in The UK With “Too Sweet” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>“Too Sweet” soared to the top with 61,000 chart units and 6.7 million streams during its latest week on the chart. This is his second song to make it to the top ten in the UK, following his breakout single “Take Me To Church”, which peaked at No. 2 in 2014.
Hozier was overwhelmed by the unexpected success of “Too Sweet” and thanked the fans who helped this song soar to new heights.
“Enormous thank you to everyone in the UK for all their support. I was taken aback by the response for Too Sweet and am thrilled people are enjoying it. Looking forward to being back in July for the upcoming shows!” said Hozier in a statement to Official Charts.
“Too Sweet” was released as one of the songs from the singer’s new EP Unheard, which serves as a companion piece to his latest studio album Unreal Earth. It also hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rock and Alternative Songs chart and reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Hozier’s second single in the top ten in the U.S.
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]]>The post Zayn Malik Shares “Room Under the Stairs” Tracklist appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Malik teased the release of Room Under the Stairs with the lead single “What I Am” last month, and there’s more where that came from! “Alienated” will hit the shelves on April 12 as the album’s second single, and it’s one of its 15 tracks, along with “Grateful”, “Gates of Hell”, “Concrete Kisses”, and “Something in the Water”.
Malik previously said that his intention for this album is to give us more insight into who he is “personally as a human being.” He also revealed it will be inspired by his real-life experiences, including his relationship with his daughter, during an appearance on Call Her Daddy podcast.
Dave Cobb co-produced this album alongside Malik and he told Rolling Stone that “this record is removing the glass from his spirit directly to his fans” because you can really hear the singer’s “love, loss, pain, triumph and humanity in [his voice]”.
Room Under the Stairs will be released on May 17 via Mercury and Republic Records.
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]]>The post Raye Performs “Escapism” and “Worth It” on “SNL” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>It’s been over a year since the release of Raye’s long-awaited debut studio album My 21st Century Blues, and she’s still making waves with this record. After dominating this year’s Brit Awards with historic six wins, Raye was invited to serve as a musical guest on the latest episode of SNL, hosted by Kristen Wiig.
After the episode aired, she shared her rendition of “Worth It” on social media. She captioned it by writing “just a little south London girl performing on SNL”, followed by a series of crying emojis, and added she’s lost for words after her performance on the iconic sketch show.
Raye also delivered a jazz-inspired rendition of her breakout hit “Escapism”. This breakup anthem came out in late 2022, and went on to become a viral sensation, hitting No. 1 in her home country of the UK. It also won her a prize for song of the year at this year’s Brit Awards, where she also won a trophy for the British artist of the year and album of the year for My 21st Century Blues.
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]]>The post Peggy Gou Announces Her Debut Album “I Hear You” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Gou has several EPs under her belt, but her debut album was a long time coming. I Hear You will be released on June 7 via XL Recordings, and it will include 10 tracks, including her global megahit “(It Goes Like) Nanana” and the Lenny Kravitz collaboration “I Believe In Love Again”.
In an official statement announcing its release, Gou said that I Hear You is more than just her debut album, adding it’s “a testament to the power of listening, to ourselves and to each other” that “embodies countless hours of dedication in [her] journey to create something timeless.”
In addition to announcing her debut album, Guo also dropped its latest single “1+1=11”. Her longtime friend, Olafur Eliasson, directed the music video for this song, which celebrates the power of dance to bring people together. Eliasson described the experience of working with Gou as rewarding and fun, adding this video allowed them to explore their shared interests in psychosonics, rhythm, and movement.
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]]>The post 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Taylor Swift & SZA Among Top Winners appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Swift came into the night with nine nominations and eventually managed to take six trophies home. She was named artist of the year, defeating SZA, Drake, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Usher, and Morgan Wallen.
She picked up five more prizes, including pop artist of the year, best lyrics for “Is It Over Now?”, TikTok Bop of the year for “Cruel Summer”, tour of the year, and favorite tour style for The Eras Tour.
It was also a big night for SZA, who won the night’s biggest award, song of the year, with her smash hit “Kill Bill”, beating the tough competition in Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire”. She came out victorious in three more categories, including R&B artist of the year, R&B album of the year with SOS, and R&B song of the year with “Snooze”.
The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards returned to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 1, with Ludacris serving as this year’s host.
Innovator Award
Beyoncé
Icon Award
Cher
Landmark Award
Green Day
Song of the Year
“Kill Bill” – SZA
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
Duo/Group of the Year
OneRepublic
Best Collaboration
“Calm Down”- Rema & Selena Gomez
Best New Artist (Pop)
Jelly Roll
Pop Song of the Year (New for 2024)
“Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
Pop Artist of the Year (New for 2024)
Taylor Swift
Pop Album of the Year
GUTS – Olivia Rodrigo
Country Song of the Year
“Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson
Country Album of the Year
One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen
Country Artist of the Year
Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country)
Jelly Roll
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
“All My Life”- Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Heroes & Villains – Metro Boomin
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Drake
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)
Ice Spice
R&B Song of the Year
“Snooze”- SZA
R&B Album of the Year
SOS – SZA
R&B Artist of the Year
SZA
Best New Artist (R&B)
Victoria Monét
Best African Music Artist
Burna Boy
Alternative Song of the Year
“One More Time”- Blink-182
Alternative Album of the Year
The Record – boygenius
Alternative Artist of the Year
Fall Out Boy
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)
Noah Kahan
Rock Song of the Year
“Lost” – Linkin Park
Rock Album of the Year
72 Seasons – Metallica
Rock Artist of the Year
Foo Fighters
Dance Song of the Year
“Strangers” – Kenya Grace
Dance Artist of the Year
Tiësto
Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year
“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”- Shakira and Bizarrap
Latin Pop / Urban Album of the Year
MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO – Karol G
Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year
Karol G
Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)
Young Miko
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma
Regional Mexican Album of the Year
Genesis – Peso Pluma
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Peso Pluma
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)
Peso Pluma
K-pop Artist of the Year (New for 2024)
Jung Kook
K-pop Song of the Year (New for 2024)
“Cupid (Twin Version)”- FIFTY FIFTY
K-pop Album of the Year
5 Star – Stray Kids – WINNER
Best New Artist (K-pop) (New for 2024)
NewJeans
Producer of the Year
Jack Antonoff
Songwriter of the Year
Ashley Gorley
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
“Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version)”- Taylor Swift
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
“Seven”- Jung Kook ft. Latto
Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category
BTS Army
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
Gracie Abrams
Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category
Joshua Halling – Louis Tomlinson
Favorite On-Screen (New for 2024): *Socially Voted Category
“j-hope IN THE BOX”
TikTok Bop of the Year: *Socially Voted Category
“Cruel Summer”- Taylor Swift
Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category
Taylor Swift
Favorite Debut Album (New for 2024): *Socially Voted Category
Layover – V
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]]>The post Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” is a Masterful Love Letter to Country’s Roots appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Beyoncé made it clear that Cowboy Carter isn’t a country album, but a “Beyoncé album” when she first announced its title, and she doubled down on this statement from the very first track. “American Requiem” infuses the album with gospel vibes, and sees Queen B addressing claims she doesn’t belong on the country scene.
Her cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird” continued exploring the overlooked impact of African-American artists on this genre, and it saw her joining forces with several Black female country stars. Despite its brilliance, her version of “Jolene” is the album’s best cover and one of the signature tracks, shedding a new, defiant light on the Dolly Parton classic we all know and love.
Parton also joined Cowboy Carter as one of Beyoncé’s A-list collaborators on the track “Tyrant” – and she wasn’t the only one! She also brought Willie Nelson, Post Malone, Linda Martell, and Shaboozey on board, but duet “II Most Wanted” ft. Miley Cyrus is definitely the album’s most brilliant collaboration.
Beyoncé shines as brightly all on her own, and previously released solo singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” carry us through the first half of the album. “Bodyguard”, “Ya Ya”, and “Riverdance” are also worth listening to on repeat, while “Amen” brings things full circle, in a gospel-inspired fashion of the album’s opener. “American Requiem”.
When Beyoncé first revealed the tracklist of Cowboy Carter, the long list of titles left everyone puzzled, but it turned out all 27 of them were actual songs. Some of them are intros and snippets, and not every single one will have a long-term impact, but they all work in the grand scheme of things, serving as worthy building blocks in Cowboy Carter’s legacy.
Cowboy Carter is a true genre-defying masterpiece that perfectly blends the country sound with pop, R&B, soul, and rock, reminding us there’s nothing Beyoncé can’t do. It’s proof that she’s still capable of reinviting herself after almost three decades, and it breathes a new life into a genre where she once felt out of place.
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]]>The post Madison Beer Pays Homage to “Jennifer’s Body” in New Music Video appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The “Make You Mine” visual was co-directed by Beer and Aerin Moreno, and it features countless references to Jennifer’s Body. Beer looks exactly like Megan Fox’s character and plays a killer cheerleader who joins forces with her BFF to murder a guy who has a crush on her.
Beer described this music video as a dream come true, and thanked everyone who made it possible on social media. She’s been a fan of Jennifer’s Body for quite some time and even previously dressed as the main character for Halloween.
“Make You Mine” was released back in February, and the singer revealed it’s her favorite song she’s ever made to date.
“It’s just so fun, such a feel-good song. It’s se-y, it’s infectious. I haven’t played it for anyone that hasn’t just like [started] dancing and felt immediately hotter after listening to it, and that’s always how I want to make people feel,” she told Billboard in February.
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]]>The post “Too Sweet” Becomes Hozier’s First No. 1 Single on Billboard Hot 100 appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>“Too Sweet” managed to reach to top of the summit after attracting 35.6 million streams, 14.1 million radio airplay audience impressions, and selling 6,000 copies during its latest week on the chart. It initially debuted at No. 5 following its release on March 22, becoming his second song to reach the top ten following his breakout hit “Take Me to Church”.
“Too Sweet” has been slowly climbing up the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but it already hit No. 1 in several other countries in the meantime. It became Hozier’s first chart-topping single in the UK and also climbed to No. 1 in Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.
Hozier, who’s currently touring the world with his latest album Unreal Unearth, thanked fans for the outpouring of love he received since releasing “Too Sweet”.
“I’ve been both thrilled and taken massively by surprise by such a staggering reaction. It means the world that you’re enjoying this song so much. Thank you all so much,” he said in a video on Instagram.
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]]>The post Taylor Swift Gets Vulnerable & Vindictive on “The Tortured Poets Department” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Swift has been through a lot since Midnight hit the shelves in 2022—and we’re not just talking about her record-breaking The Eras Tour. The singer’s romantic relationship often served as the main source of inspiration for her music, and Tortured Poets continues this trend, but not in a way you’d think.
This is Swift’s first album of new material since her six-year relationship with Joe Alwyn came to an end, and many expected their breakup would be the main subject of this album. Instead of simply throwing Alwyn under the bus, Swift decided to explore many stages of heartbreak on this record, reserving her vindictive quips for a short-term fling with Matty Healy and giving her some of her edgiest lyrics since Reputation.
Tortured Poets is at its strongest when Swift is ready to bare her emotions and get vulnerable, instead of resorting to pettiness. “So Long, London” is the case in point, and it’s one of her most emotional and raw breakup anthems since her magnum opus “All Too Well”.
Her vulnerability doesn’t shine as strongly on the rest of the album, but Reputation fans will appreciate the vengeful tone and audacious nature of some of the album’s buzziest songs, such as “But Daddy I Love Him”, “The Tortured Poets Department”, and especially “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”. She also found two pretty great collaborators in Post Malone (“Fortnight”) and Florence Welch (“Florida!!!”).
Swift’s storytelling skills remain as strong as ever on The Tortured Poets Department, but this collection of songs doesn’t feel as cohesive as some of her recent albums. Its synth-pop sound feels repetitive at times, making us wonder if Swift’s collaboration with producer Jack Antonoff has run its course – especially when we compare it with Aaron Dessner’s work on the album’s second volume The Anthology.
The Tortured Poets Department is a solid synth-pop record that bridges the gap between Swift’s several eras. It gives us a moment of boldness, audacity, and vulnerability that continue the singer’s legacy as one of the best storytellers of her generation, but it also feels like a pit stop until the next great thing.
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]]>The post Donald Glover Drops Hints About His Two Final Childish Gambino Albums appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Glover recently took to social media to debut some new music, and described his Instagram live as “a rollout dummy”. He played three new tracks, including the previously leaked “Human Sacrifice” and a full version of “Little Foot Big Foot”, expected to be featured on his next album Atavista, an updated version of 3.15.20.
He also announced the release of its follow-up, which he described as “the final Childish Gambino album, a soundtrack for the fans.” It will be connected to his next film Bando Stone & The New World, set to be released this summer.
Glover dropped hints about retiring the Childish Gambino act on several occasions over the years, and he previously told HuffPost that he’s considering ending his music career because it doesn’t feel “necessary” anymore.
“There’s nothing worse than like a third sequel, like a third movie and we’re like, ‘again?’ You know, I like it when something’s good and when it comes back there’s a reason to come back, there’s a reason to do that,” Glover told HuffPost.
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]]>The post Hozier Earns His First No. 1 in The UK With “Too Sweet” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>“Too Sweet” soared to the top with 61,000 chart units and 6.7 million streams during its latest week on the chart. This is his second song to make it to the top ten in the UK, following his breakout single “Take Me To Church”, which peaked at No. 2 in 2014.
Hozier was overwhelmed by the unexpected success of “Too Sweet” and thanked the fans who helped this song soar to new heights.
“Enormous thank you to everyone in the UK for all their support. I was taken aback by the response for Too Sweet and am thrilled people are enjoying it. Looking forward to being back in July for the upcoming shows!” said Hozier in a statement to Official Charts.
“Too Sweet” was released as one of the songs from the singer’s new EP Unheard, which serves as a companion piece to his latest studio album Unreal Earth. It also hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rock and Alternative Songs chart and reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Hozier’s second single in the top ten in the U.S.
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]]>The post Zayn Malik Shares “Room Under the Stairs” Tracklist appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Malik teased the release of Room Under the Stairs with the lead single “What I Am” last month, and there’s more where that came from! “Alienated” will hit the shelves on April 12 as the album’s second single, and it’s one of its 15 tracks, along with “Grateful”, “Gates of Hell”, “Concrete Kisses”, and “Something in the Water”.
Malik previously said that his intention for this album is to give us more insight into who he is “personally as a human being.” He also revealed it will be inspired by his real-life experiences, including his relationship with his daughter, during an appearance on Call Her Daddy podcast.
Dave Cobb co-produced this album alongside Malik and he told Rolling Stone that “this record is removing the glass from his spirit directly to his fans” because you can really hear the singer’s “love, loss, pain, triumph and humanity in [his voice]”.
Room Under the Stairs will be released on May 17 via Mercury and Republic Records.
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]]>The post Raye Performs “Escapism” and “Worth It” on “SNL” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>It’s been over a year since the release of Raye’s long-awaited debut studio album My 21st Century Blues, and she’s still making waves with this record. After dominating this year’s Brit Awards with historic six wins, Raye was invited to serve as a musical guest on the latest episode of SNL, hosted by Kristen Wiig.
After the episode aired, she shared her rendition of “Worth It” on social media. She captioned it by writing “just a little south London girl performing on SNL”, followed by a series of crying emojis, and added she’s lost for words after her performance on the iconic sketch show.
Raye also delivered a jazz-inspired rendition of her breakout hit “Escapism”. This breakup anthem came out in late 2022, and went on to become a viral sensation, hitting No. 1 in her home country of the UK. It also won her a prize for song of the year at this year’s Brit Awards, where she also won a trophy for the British artist of the year and album of the year for My 21st Century Blues.
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]]>The post Peggy Gou Announces Her Debut Album “I Hear You” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Gou has several EPs under her belt, but her debut album was a long time coming. I Hear You will be released on June 7 via XL Recordings, and it will include 10 tracks, including her global megahit “(It Goes Like) Nanana” and the Lenny Kravitz collaboration “I Believe In Love Again”.
In an official statement announcing its release, Gou said that I Hear You is more than just her debut album, adding it’s “a testament to the power of listening, to ourselves and to each other” that “embodies countless hours of dedication in [her] journey to create something timeless.”
In addition to announcing her debut album, Guo also dropped its latest single “1+1=11”. Her longtime friend, Olafur Eliasson, directed the music video for this song, which celebrates the power of dance to bring people together. Eliasson described the experience of working with Gou as rewarding and fun, adding this video allowed them to explore their shared interests in psychosonics, rhythm, and movement.
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]]>The post 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Taylor Swift & SZA Among Top Winners appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Swift came into the night with nine nominations and eventually managed to take six trophies home. She was named artist of the year, defeating SZA, Drake, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Usher, and Morgan Wallen.
She picked up five more prizes, including pop artist of the year, best lyrics for “Is It Over Now?”, TikTok Bop of the year for “Cruel Summer”, tour of the year, and favorite tour style for The Eras Tour.
It was also a big night for SZA, who won the night’s biggest award, song of the year, with her smash hit “Kill Bill”, beating the tough competition in Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire”. She came out victorious in three more categories, including R&B artist of the year, R&B album of the year with SOS, and R&B song of the year with “Snooze”.
The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards returned to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 1, with Ludacris serving as this year’s host.
Innovator Award
Beyoncé
Icon Award
Cher
Landmark Award
Green Day
Song of the Year
“Kill Bill” – SZA
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
Duo/Group of the Year
OneRepublic
Best Collaboration
“Calm Down”- Rema & Selena Gomez
Best New Artist (Pop)
Jelly Roll
Pop Song of the Year (New for 2024)
“Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
Pop Artist of the Year (New for 2024)
Taylor Swift
Pop Album of the Year
GUTS – Olivia Rodrigo
Country Song of the Year
“Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson
Country Album of the Year
One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen
Country Artist of the Year
Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country)
Jelly Roll
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
“All My Life”- Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Heroes & Villains – Metro Boomin
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Drake
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)
Ice Spice
R&B Song of the Year
“Snooze”- SZA
R&B Album of the Year
SOS – SZA
R&B Artist of the Year
SZA
Best New Artist (R&B)
Victoria Monét
Best African Music Artist
Burna Boy
Alternative Song of the Year
“One More Time”- Blink-182
Alternative Album of the Year
The Record – boygenius
Alternative Artist of the Year
Fall Out Boy
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)
Noah Kahan
Rock Song of the Year
“Lost” – Linkin Park
Rock Album of the Year
72 Seasons – Metallica
Rock Artist of the Year
Foo Fighters
Dance Song of the Year
“Strangers” – Kenya Grace
Dance Artist of the Year
Tiësto
Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year
“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”- Shakira and Bizarrap
Latin Pop / Urban Album of the Year
MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO – Karol G
Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year
Karol G
Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)
Young Miko
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma
Regional Mexican Album of the Year
Genesis – Peso Pluma
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Peso Pluma
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)
Peso Pluma
K-pop Artist of the Year (New for 2024)
Jung Kook
K-pop Song of the Year (New for 2024)
“Cupid (Twin Version)”- FIFTY FIFTY
K-pop Album of the Year
5 Star – Stray Kids – WINNER
Best New Artist (K-pop) (New for 2024)
NewJeans
Producer of the Year
Jack Antonoff
Songwriter of the Year
Ashley Gorley
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
“Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version)”- Taylor Swift
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
“Seven”- Jung Kook ft. Latto
Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category
BTS Army
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
Gracie Abrams
Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category
Joshua Halling – Louis Tomlinson
Favorite On-Screen (New for 2024): *Socially Voted Category
“j-hope IN THE BOX”
TikTok Bop of the Year: *Socially Voted Category
“Cruel Summer”- Taylor Swift
Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category
Taylor Swift
Favorite Debut Album (New for 2024): *Socially Voted Category
Layover – V
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]]>Beyoncé made it clear that Cowboy Carter isn’t a country album, but a “Beyoncé album” when she first announced its title, and she doubled down on this statement from the very first track. “American Requiem” infuses the album with gospel vibes, and sees Queen B addressing claims she doesn’t belong on the country scene.
Her cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird” continued exploring the overlooked impact of African-American artists on this genre, and it saw her joining forces with several Black female country stars. Despite its brilliance, her version of “Jolene” is the album’s best cover and one of the signature tracks, shedding a new, defiant light on the Dolly Parton classic we all know and love.
Parton also joined Cowboy Carter as one of Beyoncé’s A-list collaborators on the track “Tyrant” – and she wasn’t the only one! She also brought Willie Nelson, Post Malone, Linda Martell, and Shaboozey on board, but duet “II Most Wanted” ft. Miley Cyrus is definitely the album’s most brilliant collaboration.
Beyoncé shines as brightly all on her own, and previously released solo singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” carry us through the first half of the album. “Bodyguard”, “Ya Ya”, and “Riverdance” are also worth listening to on repeat, while “Amen” brings things full circle, in a gospel-inspired fashion of the album’s opener. “American Requiem”.
When Beyoncé first revealed the tracklist of Cowboy Carter, the long list of titles left everyone puzzled, but it turned out all 27 of them were actual songs. Some of them are intros and snippets, and not every single one will have a long-term impact, but they all work in the grand scheme of things, serving as worthy building blocks in Cowboy Carter’s legacy.
Cowboy Carter is a true genre-defying masterpiece that perfectly blends the country sound with pop, R&B, soul, and rock, reminding us there’s nothing Beyoncé can’t do. It’s proof that she’s still capable of reinviting herself after almost three decades, and it breathes a new life into a genre where she once felt out of place.
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