It’s still award season and the Billboard Music Awards 2023 is up next.

Taking place on November 19, the event will honor some of the most commercially impactful releases over the last year.

And, for the first time ever, the BBMAs will unwrap performances and awards across BBMAs and Billboard social channels.

Today (October 26) has seen the much-anticipated nominations unveiled. And it brings with it good news for the likes of Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, SZA, The Weeknd, Drake, and Zach Bryan.

Pop titan Swift leads with 20 nods, while Wallen and SZA follow with 16 a piece.

Elsewhere, Drake is up for 14 awards and The Weeknd contending for 13.

In a first-of-its-kind ‘Fans First’ collaboration with Spotify, this year’s show brings audiences up close and personal with their favorite acts.

The BBMAs and Spotify have teamed up to identify fans who have consumed the most hours of music over the past year and ultimately helped lift their favorite artists to the top spots on the Billboard charts. These super fans will receive a “golden ticket” – which rewards them with access to attend a once-in-a-lifetime performance curated by their favorite artists for the BBMAs.

Speaking on the unique activation, Maddy Mesevage, SVP, Marketing at dick clark productions said:

“We’ve heard the fans loud and clear, and we’re excited to meet them where they are, and everywhere they want to consume music and content. This year’s show is an epic celebration of the fans who propelled their favorite artists to the top of the Billboard charts. To thank them, we are thrilled to work with Spotify and the artists themselves to offer their most loyal fans an experience they’ll never forget.”

See who else is up for what after the jump…

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The countdown is on to the return of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac.’

As reported, the eighth season of the Bravo hit premieres on November 5 and promises many a dramatic twist and turn.

‘Potomac’ favorites Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix.

Newcomer Nneka Ihim joins as a full-time Housewife and is shaking and stirring up the dynamic.

Ahead of the show’s comeback, the all-important season 8 taglines have been revealed in the new opening credits.

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With The Rolling Stones riding high off the release of their new album ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ the legendary rockers enlisted Lady Gaga to join them live on stage to perform their new collaboration.

As reported, ‘Sweet Sounds of Heaven’ is housed on the critically acclaimed LP and has officially been serviced as the set’s second single.

Lighting a match under the track, the collective ignited the stage live at Racket NYC.

Watch the rousing showing below…

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Beyonce is bringing ‘Beyonce: A Film by Beyonce’ to theaters worldwide.

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Mya saw her latest single whine to critical acclaim over the summer thanks to its infectious Soca flavor and assistance from internationally renown dancehall star Bounty Killer.

In a bid to turn that critical reaction into an even bigger commercial response, the R&B veteran – in celebration of her 44th birthday (October 10) – gifted her dedicated fans a dance remix video to the DJ Hardwerk-produced tune.

Surrounded by a clan of dancers clad in Island-inspired gear, Mya showed off some fancy footwork in the visual and proved she’s only getting better with time.

Hop inside to see her remind ’em how it’s really done.

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As Kid Cudi fans impatiently await the January 2024 release of his next studio album, ‘INSANO,’ the GRAMMY-winning rapper is tiding them over with yet another single from the highly anticipated project.

A month after debuting ‘Ill What I Bleed’ on his official Soundcloud alongside the tune ‘Most Ain’t Dennis,’ Cudi lifts the veil from the former song’s official music video.

“Walk through fire, I’m unbreakable, legend, he’s deep / No wonder why them suckers hating just ’cause I’m me,” he raps in the Jason Goldwatch-directed music video.

Filmed in South Korea, look inside to see the visual in full.

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Omarion may have missed the Billboard 200 entirely with the May release of his seventh solo studio album, ‘Full Circle: Sonic Book One,’ but the GRAMMY-nominated crooner is circling back to the project with hopes of changing its success narrative.

After a viral response on social media, O has gifted the LP’s housed cut ‘Serious‘ the video treatment.

“It’s that feeling that you get when it feels serious (when it feels serious) / And it’s getting serious (it’s getting serious) / This is more than I want you in tonight / Feels more like I want you here for life,” he sings on the Greg Curtis-produced track.

Co-directed with Deji LaRay, the choreography-laden clip sees the actor-singer portray a prison inmate who finally reunites with his significant other after an extended period of time apart.

Dedicated to men of color who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned, the visual ends with a special shout out to Anthony “Boaner” Martinez.

Look inside to see the video in full.

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Another day, another Taylor Swift record.

For those who thought there wasn’t any more room in Billboard books for a new historic feat from the Pop diva, she’s added yet another slew of accomplishments courtesy of the unexpected lift of her 2019 single, ‘Cruel Summer,’ to the top of this week’s Hot 100.

Beyond making her the first female artist to land a Hot 100 #1 hit from 7 consecutive albums, she’s also tied Ariana Grande for most #1s this decade among women (five each).

What’s more, the Jack Antonoff-produced song’s 4-year climb to the top of the hitlist comes as the longest by a female soloist ever (among non-holiday releases).

The wins put her in exclusive Billboard territory alongside the likes of some of music history’s biggest women. See who inside.

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Beyonce has gifted fans in abundance this year. From her blockbuster ‘Renaissance World Tour’ to her forthcoming film chronicling the iconic trek, Queen Bey has been busy.

Next up on the superstar’s release schedule is her brand new parfum, ‘CÉ NOIR.’

The luxury scent, which adds to Bey’s booming empire, arrives next month and before then the trailblazer sprung a surprise on fans with a video unboxing.

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Jonathan Majors will be heading to trial after all.

The actor has been embroiled in a seismic legal battle since his March arrest.

As extensively reported, the star stands accused of domestic violence following an incident with his former lover, Grace Jabarri.

Since being charged with misdemeanor assault and harassment, Majors has adamantly denied the claims, with his attorneys insisting he was “provably the victim” in the matter.

Adding to what is already a layered case, reports hit the wire this week indicating that Jabarri was to be arrested for domestic violence against Majors.

Now, after many a delay, it’s been confirmed that the trial will be taking place next month.

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Britney Spears is telling her truth with her new memoir, ‘The Woman in Me.’

And, in doing so, the superstar isn’t holding back when it comes to her experience with key figures in her story.

Case in point, her ex, Justin Timberlake.

As reported, Spears opens up in the book about having an abortion with the then member of NSYNC.

In an arguably more lighthearted moment, the singer shares her confusion at the “blaccent” Timberlake would apparently adopt when in interacting with Black talent.

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Khia may be known for spitting some of Rap history’s raciest bars, but that doesn’t mean she enjoys being compared to other female rappers who have done the same.

Having made no secret of her distaste for some of the genre’s newer stars, the 46-year-old has slammed the likes of Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, Latto, and others over the years for various reasons.

And while veterans like Lil Kim, Da Brat, Trina, and Nicki Minaj have long felt royal tongue lashings from the self-proclaimed Queen of the South’s criticisms across her streaming platforms, she recently added relative newcomers Sukihana and Sexyy Red to the list of recipients.

See what she said that has the ‘Hood Rats’ hitmakers’ fans in a tizzy.

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