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Today, Billboard announced its latest lineup of honorees for the 2019 Women in Music Event at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, December 12. Top female artists Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion and Rosalía will be celebrated to acknowledge all they have done to empower women and support today's music community and Megan Thee Stallion, Rosalía and Brandi Carlile are set to perform on stage.

Atlantic Records has announced the most recent Soundcloud exclusive from acclaimed R&B star PJ, “Honest.” The colorful track showcases PJ's raw and honest approach to songwriting.

Last night, the world's biggest artists and pop culture icons came together to honor idols, newcomers and record-breakers at the a?oe2019 American Music Awards.a??  Multi-platinum selling artist Ciara hosted the show, and kicked the night off with a performance of her new single, a?oeMelanin.a??  The show aired live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC.  

T.R.U. (The Real University) recording artist Sleepy Rose drops new single “Georgia” featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper, 2 Chainz today. The track pays homage to the “Peach State” – the place they both call home. Produced by Lamar “WomaticTracks” Womack and Bizzy Genius, “Georgia” ft. 2 Chainz is now available to stream and download at all major DSPs and streaming services. Watch the official companion video, directed by Sam Green.

Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, today revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards in select categories. This year's nominees reflect a melting pot of artistic innovation that defined the year in music, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of established artists and the industry-shifting impact of rising music creators. Leading nominees Lizzo (8), Billie Eilish (6) and Lil Nas X (6) not only topped the charts but ignited a cultural conversation around their genre-bending hits. As the only peer-selected music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by the Recoding Academy's membership body of music makers, who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers and engineers.

GRAMMY-nominated producer Hitmaka enlisted the help of Young MA, Dreezy, DreamDoll, Mulatto, and Chinese Kitty to respond to his summer single “Thot Box” with a tenacious remix. “Thot Box (remix) ft. Young MA, Dreezy, Mulatto, DreamDoll, Chinese Kitty” drops alongside an out-of-the-box visual, directed by acclaimed director John Tashiro. The video is available now to stream. The visual/remix will be the first record of its kind similar to the 90s classic 'Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)' performed by Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Angie Martinez, and Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. “Thot Box (remix) ft. Young MA, Dreezy, Mulatto, DreamDoll, Chinese Kitty” is available now on all streaming services.

Billboard, the leading destination for charts, news, trends and innovations in music, announces today its 14th Annual Women in Music Event, Presented by YouTube Music and hosted by Hayley Kiyoko. The high-profile event, held in conjunction with the release of Billboard's Women in Music issue, will happen on December 12 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California and will honor the most powerful female artists and executives in the industry including Alanis Morissette, Brandi Carlile, Desiree Perez and Nicki Minaj. Additional honorees of Billboard's 2019 Women in Music event will be announced in the coming weeks.

In 2015, the world lost a creative genius and music star A$AP Yams, while A$AP Mob lost their brother. Today, on A$AP Yams' birthday, it was announced that on Friday, January 17 his life will be celebrated with the fifth annual Yams Day at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The show will feature appearances from A$AP Mob & Friends, with additional artists to be announced soon.

Rising rap superstar Roddy Ricch has announced plans for his first ever epic North American headline tour – The Antisocial Tour. The dates begin Saturday, December 28that Los Angeles, CA's world famous Hollywood Palladium and then continue into February 2020. Artist pre-sales run Tuesday, November 12th from 10 am to 10 pm (local); Songkick pre-sales run Wednesday, November 13th from 10 am to 10 pm (local); Local pre-sales are scheduled for Thursday, November 14th from 10 am to 10 pm (local); General Admission sales follow on Friday, November 15th at 10 am (local).

As the kick-off to this year's highly anticipated a?oe2019 American Music Awards,a?? chart-topping artist and AMA nominee Ella Mai today announced the a?oe2019 American Music Awardsa?? nominees in four categories LIVE on ABC's a?oeGood Morning America,a?? followed by additional nominees announced via the AMAs social media accounts. Rounding out the morning, Mai also announced nominees via Billboard Magazine's social media platforms. The a?oe2019 American Music Awardsa?? will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC.

Short+Sweet is the world's largest festival of short works for stage, film and dance. Founded in 2002, it takes place in 30 cities in nine countries. The Short+Sweet Hollywood Dance Festival will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Reservoir announces the signing of multi-Platinum rapper Young M.A to a worldwide publishing deal. The deal includes global rights to her entire catalog of works including her triple-Platinum single “OOOUUU” and recently released Top 20 Billboard 200 debut LP, Herstory In The Making. 'As an independent artist it's important for me to continue adding the right partners to my team,” said Young M.A. “I'm excited about being in business with Reservoir and joining forces with such a reputable company....ready to make BIG moves!” Born Katorah Marrero, Young M.A stormed onto the scene with her 2016 viral single “OOOUUU,” which would go on to become a triple-Platinum, Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, racking up over half a billion streams. 50 Cent jumped on an official remix of the cut, while unofficial remixes were released by the likes of Nicki Minaj, French Montana, ASAP Ferg, Jadakiss, Remy Ma, Meek Mill, Beanie Sigel, The Game, and others. “OOOUUU” also caught the attention of rapper Eminem, who included a sample of the song on “The Ringer,” the lead track off his #1 Billboard album Kamikaze. Now, Young M.A. presents Herstory In The Making, a 21 track collection of works that details the rapper's bouts with fame, mental health, sexuality, grief, and more. Young M.A stands front and center, delivering her most personal work to date. She has spent the last few years since “OOOUUU” releasing a steady stream of singles including “PettyWap,” “BIG,” “Car Confessions,” and “Stubborn Ass,” each amassing double-digit millions of streams prior to appearing on Herstory In The Making. Meanwhile, her unofficial remix of Blueface's “Thotiana” once again propelled her into virality, garnering well over 30 million YouTube views in a matter of weeks. With over a billion streams to date, M.A has become a global brand. She appeared in several ad campaigns for major product rollouts by Google Pixel 2, Adidas, MetroPCS, FashionNova, and Beats By Dre; toured with 21 Savage, opened for Beyoncé, and sold out shows on her own worldwide tour; made Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for 2018 and even received a proclamation from New York City – all before releasing a full-length album. “Young M.A is a game-changer,” said Faith Newman, SVP of A&R and Catalog Development. “She initially grabbed my attention with her unapologetic authenticity and held it with her unparalleled rhyme skills. And this is only the beginning for her; she adds a unique voice to the Reservoir roster and we are thrilled to be her publisher.”

Highlighting voices that aren't generally heard in the mainstream, the first-ever Dr. Martens Presents Music & Film Series kicks-off with rising R&B artist PJ (Atlantic Records). Directed by Erik Rojas and shot on location in PJ's adopted hometown of Los Angeles, watch and share the exclusive premiere of the short film as PJ talks about her journey to success as an artist and how each day requires indefatigable tenacity. today, via HipHopDX.

Atlantic recording artist Gucci Mane has dropped “Big Booty” ft. Megan Thee Stallion, the second single off his upcoming highly-anticipated new album, WOPTOBER II.

Global superstar Ed Sheeran has revealed the official video for “South of the Border” feat. Camila Cabello and Cardi B – watch below!  

Atlantic recording artist Gucci Mane has officially announced the release of his much-anticipated new album. WOPTOBER II – the groundbreaking rap icon's 15th studio album and 101st overall project – arrives Thursday, October 17th at 9pm PT at all music retailers and streaming services.

Atlantic recording artist Gucci Mane has officially announced today's release of his eagerly awaited new single. “Richer Than Errybody (Feat. YoungBoy Never Broke Again & DaBaby)” is available now at all music retailers and streaming services.

Today, multi-platinum rapper and entrepreneur A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie drops his new single “Mood Swings” via Highbridge The Label/Atlantic Records. A Boogie comes back with strong bars giving fans a preview of his highly-anticipated forthcoming album Artist 2.0.

In case there was any question, Summer '19 belonged to pop culture's newest superhero and the music industry's fastest rising star, Megan Thee Stallion. From viral internet memes and her first VMA win, to magazine cover stories and radio takeover, it was impossible to miss the Houston rapper and her self-love proclamation of #HOTGIRLSUMMER. She closes out the season today with the official video for her record breaking new single, 'Hot Girl Summer' featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign. 

Deadline reports that the NFL's official 2019 kickoff event will feature concerts from Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor and Rapsody. They will perform ahead of the season opener: the Green Bay Packers versus the Chicago Bears.