Jung Kook teases his new track “Standing Next To You,” and is set to make his solo ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ debut on November 6th. K-pop girl group STAYC gives us an inside look at a day in their lives. In this week’s episode of Billboard Explains we take a deep dive into how the BBMAs are being reimagined with a new concept, what makes the BBMAs different from other award shows, how the award show is being revamped and how fans can get involved. And more!
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00:00 John Cook's got a lot going on ahead of his first solo album.
00:04 Stacey takes Billboard on tour with them.
00:06 We're breaking down the new Billboard Music Awards format.
00:10 It's a battle between Blueface's baby mamas
00:12 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50.
00:14 And we play this and that with Weezy.
00:16 (upbeat music)
00:19 Welcome back to Billboard News.
00:21 I'm Tetris Kelly.
00:22 It's Thursday, November 2nd,
00:24 and John Cook is a very busy boy.
00:26 (upbeat music)
00:29 John Cook's golden album is almost here.
00:32 He dropped a new teaser,
00:33 and we have info on his solo journey to late night.
00:37 Let's talk all things JK.
00:39 (upbeat music)
00:42 Oh my God, I cannot wait.
00:48 BTS' youngest member shines in the teaser video
00:51 for new single "Standing Next to You."
00:53 I mean, the Michael Jackson inspiration
00:55 looks like it will be an iconic visual.
00:57 (upbeat music)
01:00 The album is out tomorrow, November 3rd.
01:05 He'll be promoting the project
01:06 on his solo "Tonight Show" debut on Monday, November 6th.
01:10 As a guest and performer,
01:12 Jimmy Fallon took to the official "Tonight Show" Instagram
01:14 to reveal the announcement.
01:16 - John Cook.
01:19 - See you soon.
01:20 - Can't wait, bless you.
01:22 - Monday, Monday.
01:25 - Even thieves K-pop girl group, STAYC,
01:27 was just in Los Angeles for their first world tour,
01:31 and took Billboard behind the scenes.
01:33 - Hey, Billboard, we are
01:35 - STAYC!
01:36 - And this is a day in the life
01:38 on our two-day world tour in Los Angeles.
01:41 (cheering)
01:43 (upbeat music)
01:53 - This looks amazing, let's see.
01:55 (upbeat music)
01:59 - This is our concert outfit.
02:04 This is our first concert outfit of tonight.
02:07 Because it is our first concert,
02:09 our stylists paid special attention
02:13 to this costume, well, dresses.
02:17 Actually, it is really sparkling.
02:19 There are lots of decorations,
02:20 also lots of pretty accessories,
02:24 and I really like this.
02:26 You like it?
02:27 There are white and black.
02:31 So white looks like an angel,
02:32 and black looks like charismatic.
02:35 And today I put lots of ribbons too.
02:38 Yay!
02:40 Bye!
02:42 - No, I don't know about you,
02:44 but I am so excited for this year's Billboard Music Awards.
02:48 We've got a new format,
02:49 and if you're a little confused by it,
02:51 well, don't worry, we've got you covered.
02:53 - The Billboard Music Awards,
02:54 the show that recognizes artists
02:56 who have topped the Billboard charts.
02:58 This year, the big event is being reimagined
03:00 with a new concept,
03:01 giving fans unprecedented access to their favorite artists.
03:05 This is Billboard Explains,
03:06 the revamped 2023 Billboard Music Awards.
03:10 The Billboard Music Awards are set to deliver
03:12 an entirely new award show concept.
03:15 The performances and award celebrations
03:16 will take place at different locations across the globe
03:19 and feel unique to each individual artist.
03:22 The BBMAs will unveil performances and winners
03:24 across BBMAs and Billboard social channels,
03:27 or you can watch it all go down
03:28 by tuning into BBMAs.watch on Sunday, November 19th.
03:32 The Billboard Music Awards and Spotify
03:34 have teamed up to find the most loyal fans.
03:37 These lucky fans will receive a golden ticket
03:40 that allows them to attend the performance
03:41 of their favorite artist that will stream
03:43 during the 2023 Billboard Music Awards show.
03:46 Make sure to tune in to the 2023 Billboard Music Awards
03:48 all day on November 19th
03:50 to watch this one-of-a-kind experience go down.
03:53 - Let's talk TikTok.
03:54 We've got a new number one this week,
03:56 but which of Blueface's baby mamas are taking the top spot?
04:00 Half the TikTok top 10 are newbies this week,
04:02 and we've got a new number one.
04:04 (air whooshing)
04:05 ♪ I'm Mr. Take a bitch ♪
04:07 ♪ Take her for a trip ♪
04:08 ♪ Fly her to New York ♪
04:09 ♪ Sign my name all on her tits ♪
04:11 - Lil Mabu and Kashawn Rock's
04:13 "Mr. Take a Bitch" dethrones Mitski
04:16 to take the top spot on the TikTok Billboard Top 50
04:19 for the chart posting November 2nd.
04:21 We don't talk about Bruno Makes a Resurgence
04:23 landing at number six,
04:25 joining This Wish thanks to Disney Animation's
04:27 100-year anniversary.
04:29 Bad Bunny is used to ruling the charts.
04:32 His track "Monaco" leaps from 50 all the way up to seven
04:35 thanks to fans using it for any kind of TikTok.
04:39 (gentle music)
04:42 (air whooshing)
04:44 Blueface's other baby mama, Jaden Alexis,
04:46 breaks into the top 10 at eight with Barbie
04:49 after spending two weeks at 18.
04:51 And rounding out the top 10 is Drake's "Rich Baby Daddy"
04:54 in large part because of Sexy Red's chorus.
04:57 ♪ Beat that ass, ho ♪
04:59 ♪ Let that coochie breathe ♪
05:01 ♪ Shake that ass, (beep) ♪
05:03 ♪ Hands all you need ♪
05:04 - Every Thursday, Billboard will bring you the verified list
05:07 of the hottest songs on TikTok
05:09 by monitoring music discovery and engagement on the platform
05:11 in the United States.
05:13 To find the TikTok Billboard Top 50 each week,
05:15 users can simply go to any sound detail page
05:18 and tap the top right button to access the charts page.
05:21 Before I let you go, we caught up with Latin artists
05:23 we've seen and got to play a little this or that.
05:26 (speaking in foreign language)
05:30 (upbeat music)
05:34 (speaking in foreign language)
05:40 (speaking in foreign language)
05:44 (upbeat music)
06:00 (speaking in foreign language)
06:04 (speaking in foreign language)
06:08 (speaking in foreign language)
06:12 (speaking in foreign language)
06:16 (speaking in foreign language)
06:45 - That's today's show.
06:46 Make sure you come back for tomorrow's Friday Music Guide
06:49 and a lively interview with the city girls.
06:51 I'm Tetris Kelly and this is Billboard News.
06:54 (upbeat music)