Los Tigres del Norte. Photo courtesy of the group.
Morgan Wallen was left hanging by some of his buddies during his Still the Problem tour stop in Las Vegas.
During his first of two shows at Allegiant Stadium on Friday (May 1), the country music superstar told the Sin City crowd that several celebrities flaked out on his now-traditional walkout.
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“Y’all got some flaky a— people in this town,” Wallen is heard saying in fan-captured footage from the show. “I had like five different people lined up to do the walkout and they all bailed on me last minute.”
It was unclear at press time who Wallen had contacted for his walkout in Las Vegas. Billboard has reached out to his representatives for comment.
Since 2024, the “Last Night” singer has become known for his concert-opening walkouts, where he enters the venue alongside a local celebrity to “Broadway Girls” (Lil Durk’s 2022 hit featuring Wallen).
Wallen’s walkouts have evolved from simple solo entrances streamed on each stadium’s Jumbotron into highly orchestrated moments featuring a rotating roster of celebrity guests, ranging from acclaimed music artists like Drake and Kid Rock to superstar athletes including Patrick Mahomes and Barry Bonds.
Wallen returns to Allegiant Stadium on Saturday (May 2). The last time he performed at the venue in 2024, NFL legend Tom Brady and boxing icon Mike Tyson accompanied him during the walkout.
Wallen’s Still the Problem tour launched April 10 in Minneapolis and will visit stadiums in Indianapolis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver and Pittsburgh. He will perform two nights in most cities and will also play three major college football stadiums, including Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Michigan’s Michigan Stadium.
The 19-time Billboard Music Awards winner is bringing a rotating lineup of openers, including Brooks & Dunn, HARDY, Ella Langley and Thomas Rhett as direct support.
Still the Problem is inspired by Wallen’s I’m The Problem album, which was released in May 2025 and spent 13 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200.
A suspect has been taken into custody after shots were fired near Chris Brown’s home in Los Angeles.
On Friday (May 1), police arrested a man who allegedly fired a CO2-style handgun at a woman’s vehicle on a street outside the R&B star’s house in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Tarzana, according to TMZ.
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Los Angeles Police Department officers reportedly responded around 4 p.m. on Friday after receiving a call from a woman reporting a possible shooting. She described the suspect as a Black male in his mid-thirties who allegedly fired at her car.
When officers arrived, they interviewed both parties. The male suspect claimed the woman had refused to leave the area, leading to an argument. He further alleged the situation escalated after the woman drove over his foot, prompting him to fire shots at her vehicle, TMZ reports.
No injuries were reported, and the woman was not transported to a hospital.
The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Markeith Cungious, was arrested at the scene, according to KTLA. He was booked on suspicion of discharging a weapon and possession of a weapon in connection with an assault with a deadly weapon case.
Law enforcement reportedly clarified that the weapon involved was not a traditional firearm. The investigation remains ongoing.
It is currently unclear whether Brown was home at the time of the incident or whether he has any connection to the individuals involved. Billboard has reached out to the artist’s representatives for comment.
Brown has been teasing his new album, Brown, which is scheduled for release on May 8. The singer is also gearing up for his upcoming joint stadium tour with Usher, set to launch June 26 at Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High.
Charli xcx is not releasing a rock album any time soon, though it was assumed she was when it was reported she had rock music in the works in last month’s issue of British Vogue.
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On Friday (May 1), Charli posted previously unseen studio footage on Instagram. The video contains a teaser of an unreleased song recorded in October 2025 at Rue Boyer Studios in Paris.
“It would be cool if we had a song that was called ‘Rock Music,’” she’s seen saying in a brainstorming session, which cuts to scenes of her recording vocals.
“a video of me making a song called ‘rock music’ that is not actually rock music which is funny because i never said i was making a rock album. love you xx,” she captioned the clip Friday on Instagram.
The song does feature guitar, but leans more hyper-pop in production. Lyrics on Charli’s notes app flash by at one point in the reel. They read: “Heritage/ Me, me and my friends/ We go out/ We take pictures/ We make stuff together/ We sometimes cry/ We kiss each other, incestuous vibes/ I knew you’d like that/ Yeah we’re so inspired/ Basically all of the time/ Never stop/ ‘Coz we’re on to the next/ I think the dancefloor is dead/ So now we’re making rock music.”
What Charli herself was actually quoted as saying in that British Vogue cover story, in regards to rock music, was: “What’s interesting for me is to bend the possibilities of what my perspective on that could be.”
She also noted then that rehashing the dance-world Brat built for her followup to the hit album “would have felt really hard, really sad.”
That article’s writer accompanied Charli in February to a West London studio — when her upcoming album was not yet finished, and where she held a listening session reported on for the story — to hear the song that is now known to be “Rock Music.” The only lyric of the song to make it to print: “I think the dance floor is dead, now we’re making rock music.”
At the time, Charli did comment on putting guitar on the album. “For me, it’s fun to flip the form,” she said. “We know there’s gonna be people who are bothered by it, but that’s fine.”
In that interview Charli also revealed that her upcoming album “is commenting on how I interact with the joint main love of my life outside of George [Daniel, her husband]” — her other love being creating art — “and what would happen if that was taken from me. How I would have no purpose, and how for good or bad, art does provide me with purpose in my life.”
Brat peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in 2024, marking Charli’s highest position on the all-genre album chart to date.
Since then, she’s worked on an album alongside Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation, which arrived in February. The soundtrack reached No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and debuted at No. 1 on the Soundtracks chart.
Catch a preview from Charli’s “Rock Music” studio session in her Instagram reel below.
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Marc Anthony Unites Stars for Maestro Cares’ Golf Fundraiser
A lineup of stars, sports legends and philanthropists gathered on Friday (May 1) for the Maestro Cares Foundation’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament, hosted by co-founders Marc Anthony and concert promoter Henry Cárdenas. Taking place in Aventura, Flor. at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort, this year’s tournament and fundraiser supports the foundation’s efforts to aid disadvantaged children and communities in Latin America and the U.S.
Those in attendance included Luis Fonsi, Lenny Tavárez, producer Jean Rodriguez, comedian and actor Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning, Miami Dolphins icon Nat Moore and former NFL player Robert Bailey. Also, there were pro golfers Camilo Villegas and Marcelo Rozo, former boxing champion Jorge Linares and Fontainebleau Development CEO Jeffrey Soffer.
“Seeing how this tournament has grown over these five years is incredible,” said Anthony in a press release. “Together with Henry and each of you, we have achieved something that goes beyond a trophy; we are creating a legacy of hope. Thank you all for joining us once again to be the engine of change that so many children need.”
Los Tigres del Norte Partner With St. Jude for Día del Niño Support
Los Tigres del Norte visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the first time on Thursday (April 30) — Mexico’s El Día Del Niño (Children’s Day) — and connected with patients and families through music and traditions, like the game of la lotería (the Mexican bingo). Through this initiative, the band is urging fans to join the Angeles de Esperanza (Partner in Hope) program, providing monthly support to help families focus on their children’s health without financial burdens.
“Our visit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital deeply touched our hearts,” said Los Tigres del Norte in a press release. “To see children and families from around the world supported with compassion and dignity is a powerful reminder that no child should face cancer or other serious illnesses alone. We left inspired and for Día del Niño, we invite our community to join us as Angeles de Esperanza, giving hope, month after month, to children who deserve every chance at their best life.”
SummerStage Marks 40 Years, LAMC Highlights Trueno, Milo J & More
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage revealed its 2026 lineup on Tuesday (April 28), marking the festival’s 40th anniversary with performances across New York City parks. Within the live summer series, the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) returns with shows featuring Julieta Venegas, Lasso, Trueno, Milo J, and J Noa, among others. Free and ticketed events will run from June through September at its flagship venue in Central Park and additional neighborhood parks across the five boroughs.
“Forty years ago, I had a simple idea: that world-class music and performing arts belonged to everyone, not just those who could afford a ticket. Four decades later, I’m genuinely moved by what SummerStage has meant to our city and what we helped build together with our fans,” said SummerStage founder Joe Killian in a press release. “SummerStage has been the cultural backbone of NYC since 1986, bringing artists from across the globe to share their sounds and stories with our neighbors in their local parks […] As we step into this 40th season, I’m not just proud of where we’ve been, but I’m also excited for the moments still to come.”
BRESH Brings “La Fiesta Más Linda” to U.S. and Soccer Fans This Summer
Internationally renowned Argentine party BRESH continues to expand its U.S. presence with new cities and an event series of events scheduled to coincide with the World Cup this summer. Known for blending reggaeton, pop and Latin hits, BRESH continues to celebrate culture, music and community as a global movement. Get tickets here.
“We’ve always believed that BRESH is more than just a party. It’s a space where people connect emotionally, share joy and celebrate culture together,” said BRESH CEO Tomas Allande in a press release. “The U.S. has become a key part of our vision, and this summer’s international soccer tournament offers the perfect opportunity to bring our community closer together through shared experiences. We want to amplify the excitement around the tournament while also staying true to BRESH’s ethos of unity and celebration.” See the dates below:
- June 13 – New York City — HK Hall @ 11PM ET
- June 15 – Kansas City — Kansas City Live! @ 8PM CT
- June 20 – Jacksonville — More details soon
- June 20 – Atlanta — Believe Music Hall @ 10PM ET
- June 21 – Miami — More details soon
- June 22 – Arlington — More details soon
- June 26 – Orlando — More details soon
- June 26 – Houston — More details soon
- June 27 – Dallas — SILO Dallas @ 9PM CT
- July 10 – Los Angeles — More details soon
- July 18 – New York City — The Rooftop at Pier 17 @ 4PM ET
Julieta Venegas Reflects on Identity and Baja Roots at Norteña Event
Del Maguey & Parcha hosted Julieta Venegas on Thursday (April 30) in New York’s National Sawdust for an intimate evening of music and conversation about her upcoming album and memoir, both titled Norteña, due out later this month. Venegas talked about being raised on the border (Tijuana-California), her family, identity and her musical development up until her arrival in Mexico City.
“It started to become an obsession to read books about Baja California, about Tijuana,” said Venegas during the event. “To begin inhabiting this universe with the landscape of Baja California that inspired me so much for the album — my home, my family, the relationship they instilled in me with music. The book is about that too. It’s a memory that I invented; that is the norteña music I remember. I included all the elements and undertones that I felt are norteños to me. It was a way of celebrating it, putting it into words and songs.”
She also performed her latest single “La Línea” and beloved hits like “Lento” and “Limón y Sal,” alternating between her piano, accordion and acoustic guitar.
Julieta Venegas performs at New York’s National Sawdust. Photo Credit: Reuben Torres
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On Saturday (May 2), Saturday Night Live is new with pop singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo pulling double duty as host and musical guest. She returns for her third appearance on the long-running TV series. SNL broadcasts live on NBC, and livestreams on Peacock Premium with a start time of 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.
The easiest way to watch SNL online for free is to grab a free trial to DirecTV to stream an NBC live feed online without needing a cable subscription.
Keep reading to learn the other streaming options to watch SNL online without cable.
How to Livestream ‘Saturday Night Live’ Online for Free
In order to watch SNL, you’ll need to have access to NBC. Don’t have cable? There are a few ways to watch Saturday Night Live online for free.
A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with NBC for SNL — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $84.99 per month for the first three months of service ($94.99 per month afterwards) for the “Choice” package. 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 CBS, ABC and FOX, while you can watch many cable networks.
A subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with NBC for SNL, gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels. You can watch local networks such as ABC and FOX (in select markets), while you can watch many cable networks too. Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
Another great option is to subscribe to Peacock, which is the official NBC streamer. The Peacock Premium plan, which goes for $10.99 per month, gives you access to watch SNL live. There is no free trial for the streaming platform, but you can sign up for a Walmart+ 30-day free trial to watch Olivia Rodrigo on Saturday Night Live for free. Learn more about Walmart+ here.
In addition, you can watch SNL through Hulu + Live TV, which includes NBC and starts at $89.99 per month. It also gives you access to the entire Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited libraries on top of hundreds of live TV channels.
Olivia Rodrigo is promoting the release of her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which arrives on June 12. Later in the year, the pop singer-songwriter heads out on tour in North America and Europe starting at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut on Sept. 25.
In the meantime, watch a promo reel for Saturday’s episode below:
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UPDATE (May 2): “Rein Me In” by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean returned to No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart in the U.K. on Friday (May 1), after being dethroned for one week by Olivia Rodrigo‘s “Drop Dead.” This is the ninth nonconsecutive week atop the U.K. chart for “Rein Me In.” On the Billboard Hot 100 dated May 2, it climbed from No. 73 to No. 66, two points shy of its No. 64 peak to date.
“Rein Me In” is one of just five singles to log nine or more weeks at No. 1 in the U.K. without reaching the top 10 on the Hot 100 (which originated in 1958).
PREVIOUSLY (April 23): Music fans in the United States and the United Kingdom often agree on big hits. Six songs have logged 10 or more weeks at No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100, the flagship chart for success in the U.S., and the Official Singles Chart in the U.K. Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” from The Bodyguard (1992-93) became the first song to reach double digits in weeks at No. 1 on both sides of the Atlantic. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” (2025) marked the most recent.
In between those two megahits, four other singles achieved the feat: Drake‘s “One Dance,” featuring WizKid & Kyla (2016), Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” (2017), Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee‘s “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber (2017) and Harry Styles’ “As It Was” (2022).
But music fans in our two countries don’t always agree. “Rein Me In” by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean is currently in its eighth week at No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart in the U.K., but it hasn’t broken through in nearly the same way on the Hot 100. This week, it drops from its No. 64 high point to No. 73. Part of the problem is that two other Dean hits simply refuse to yield: “Man I Need” (which holds at its No. 2 peak) and “So Easy (to Fall in Love)” (which keeps at its No. 6 high). Both are catchier and closer to the core sound in pop music right now. And while Fender is an established star in the U.K., with four top 10 hits, this is his first Hot 100 hit.
“Rein Me In” could be one of those records that takes its sweet time but finally kicks in. But if it does fall short of the top 10 on the Hot 100, which seems likely, it will be the ninth song since 1958 (when the Hot 100 originated) to log eight or more weeks at No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart in the U.K. but fall short of the top 10 on the Hot 100.
Here’s a complete list of those songs, in chronological order:
Madonna and Anna Wintour are teaming up to promote the pop icon’s upcoming album.
The superstar singer and Vogue global editorial director appear together in a teaser for Madonna’s Confessions II, which is screening in theaters ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2.
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The 30-second clip opens with Madonna’s 1990 hit “Vogue” playing in the background as the two sit side by side as a fashion show. The footage appears to be from when the pair were seated together at the Dolce & Gabbana Women’s Fall/Winter 2026 Fashion Show in Milan on Feb. 28.
In video that appears to be manipulated, Madonna and Wintour are seen watching the runway when Wintour says, “I can’t believe they’re still playing ‘Vogue.’ Why?” Madonna replies, “Because they miss me,” to which the fashion icon responds, “I like ‘Vogue,’ but surely you have something new.” The singer then says, “As a matter of fact, I do. I have a confession,” as she leans over and whispers into Wintour’s ear.
The music then transitions to “Bring Your Love,” her newly released collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter.
Lyrics from the club track flash across the screen alongside imagery from Confessions II (due July 3), the follow-up to Madonna’s 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. “Bring Your Love” serves as the lead single from the album, and the song got its premiere with Carpenter during the second weekend of Coachella on April 17.
Billboard has reached out to Madonna’s representatives for further details about the theater promo.
The Devil Wears Prada 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 hit, brings back Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. The comedy opened wide in theaters Friday (May 1).
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“Live from London, it’s Saturday Night!” After more than 50 seasons of TV, Saturday Night Live officially expands outside of the United States to the United Kingdom with Saturday Night Live UK. The new sketch comedy show has tapped White Lotus actress Aimee Lou Wood to host, while British singer/songwriter MEEK is set to perform as musical guest.
Although SNL UK broadcasts live on Saturday, May 2 at 10 p.m. BST on British broadcaster Sky UK, it drops in the U.S. the following day on Sunday, May 3 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Peacock.
Want to watch SNL UK online for free? Your easiest bet is a clever workaround to sign up a 30-day free trial to Walmart+, which features access to Peacock as one of its member’s perks, to stream the sketch comedy show online without needing a pay for a subscription service. Learn more about Walmart+ here.
Alternatively, you can subscribe to Peacock directly, which is the official NBCUniversal streamer, starting at $10.99 per month. Peacock gives you access to NBC, Bravo, USA Network, CNBC, NBC Sports and Peacock Originals, like SNL UK.
In addition, if you’d like to watch SNL UK live — which airs in the U.S. at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT — you can livestream the sketch comedy show if you’re a Sky Stream subscriber and paired with ExpressVPN in the U.S. The virtual private network starts at just $2.79 per month with an annual plan. There’s even a 30-day money back guarantee for first time subscribers too. Learn more about ExpressVPN here.
Meanwhile, Aimee Lou Wood is out celebrating her Emmy-nominated appearance on The White Lotus, as well as her BBC comedy Film Club, which she also co-created.
As for MEEK, the singer/songwriter debuted her hit single titled “Fabulous,” while she’s set to perform throughout the U.K.’s festival circuit this summer, including Mighty Hoopla, London Pride, Boardmasters and others.
SNL UK features a cast of British comedy actors and comedians, including:
- Hammed Animashaun
- Ayoade Bamgboye
- Larry Dean
- Celeste Dring
- George Fouracres
- Ania Magliano
- Annabel Marlow
- Al Nash
- Jack Shep
- Emma Sidi
- Paddy Young
In the meantime, watch a promo reel for this weekend’s episode below:
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