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Israel election billboard ties Mamdani to Iran and Hezbollah
world7 days ago

Israel election billboard ties Mamdani to Iran and Hezbollah

Israel's Likud unveiled a Tel Aviv billboard depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani alongside Iran's supreme leader Khamenei, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, and Turkish President Erdoğan, suggesting a unified front against Netanyahu. Mamdani has criticized Israel's Gaza war and urged ICC action, fueling a feud with Netanyahu who accuses him of fomenting hate as US-Israel talks stall; polling has shown Mamdani more popular among American Jews than Netanyahu, highlighting the transatlantic political tension surrounding the Gaza conflict and elections.

Netanyahu uses Mamdani’s image on Tel Aviv billboard with Khamenei, Erdogan and Hezbollah
world8 days ago

Netanyahu uses Mamdani’s image on Tel Aviv billboard with Khamenei, Erdogan and Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a Tel Aviv billboard pairing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem, and Turkish President Erdogan, captioned that opponents want Netanyahu to lose and to not let them win. Mamdani has publicly clashed with Netanyahu over Gaza, including threats to arrest him in New York under an ICC warrant (though authorities have since questioned the arrest power of the NYPD); Mamdani has not commented, and Netanyahu has previously used his opposition in campaign messaging.

Starrgirl Dominates This Week’s New Music Poll
music8 days ago

Starrgirl Dominates This Week’s New Music Poll

Fans named Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl this week’s favorite new music in Billboard’s poll, with the 16‑track third album taking more than 87% of the vote. Starrgirl features collaborations with Zayn, Rema, Leon Thomas and Danny Ocean, includes singles Tornado and Gimme Dat, and reflects a broader, NYC‑inspired sound. Starr says the project represents a complete, unshowy version of herself beyond traditional expectations.

Apple pulls Milan billboard amid concerns over 'electronic babysitting' portrayal
technology9 days ago

Apple pulls Milan billboard amid concerns over 'electronic babysitting' portrayal

Apple removed a Milan billboard from its 'Relax, it’s iPhone' campaign after Italy’s child rights watchdog AGIA criticized the image of a toddler with an iPhone as normalizing 'electronic babysitting.' AGIA referred the case to regulators AGCOM, AGCM, and IAP for review, and Apple replaced the ad with messaging about Find My, signaling a swift response with no public comment from Apple.

Runner-Up Royalty: Billboard Names the 100 Best No. 2 Hits of All Time
music13 days ago

Runner-Up Royalty: Billboard Names the 100 Best No. 2 Hits of All Time

Billboard’s staff-curated list crowns the 100 favorite No. 2 peaks in Hot 100 history, drawn from 542 runner-ups across decades. The feature explains why each song stalled one spot from No. 1 (often due to stiff competition or timing), notes historical Near-Misses, and even hints at moments where a No. 2 later finished No. 1 on a different Billboard list, all tied together with a Spotify playlist featuring all 100 tracks.

Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Extends Hot 100 Reign to 17 Weeks
music15 days ago

Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Extends Hot 100 Reign to 17 Weeks

Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' extends its Hot 100 No. 1 run to 17 weeks, becoming the sole fourth-longest leading hit in chart history. The piece also notes Ariana Grande’s two top-5 entries from her new album petal, Langley’s 35th week atop Hot Country Songs, and a rare feat of topping both the Hot 100 and Country Airplay with different songs (Langley and Morgan Wallen). It includes the week’s streams, radio airplay and sales figures and places Langley among the chart’s all-time leaders.

Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Stays No. 1 on Hot 100 for 16th Week as Country Sprints Top 5
music21 days ago

Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Stays No. 1 on Hot 100 for 16th Week as Country Sprints Top 5

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remains No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a 16th week, tying for the fourth-longest run in chart history, as country songs sweep the Hot 100 top five for the first time. Morgan Wallen debuts at No. 2 with “Been by Now,” while Langley and Wallen’s duet sits at No. 4 and Stella Lefty’s “Boston” closes the top five at No. 5; Langley also leads the Hot Country Songs chart for a 34th week. Wallen’s new standalone single also tops Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales, marking a strong multi-metric push alongside Langley’s continued domination.}

Grande Chainsaws Critics in New Petal Video, Reclaiming Her Narrative
entertainment25 days ago

Grande Chainsaws Critics in New Petal Video, Reclaiming Her Narrative

Ariana Grande debuts a bloody, self-empowering video for the Petal title track in which Pepper hacks away at a panel of judgmental executives, reclaiming her narrative as the scene doubles as a film audition and commentary on public critique; the VistaVision clip accompanies the second single from Petal as Grande tours in support of Eternal Sunshine.

Iranian Billboard Signals Trump as ‘Next’ Target After Graham’s Death
world-news1 month ago

Iranian Billboard Signals Trump as ‘Next’ Target After Graham’s Death

An IRGC-linked billboard in Tehran taunts President Trump as the regime’s ‘next target’ in the wake of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, part of a broader wave of threats including posters of Trump in a coffin and a state video about killing Trump. The message, tied to Graham’s criticism of Iran, follows the funeral of Iran’s leadership and comes as Tehran’s leadership warns of “unforgettable lessons” for US actions. Graham, 71, died from an aortic tear after returning from Ukraine; FBI agents were seen at his DC home amid conspiracy theories about foul play.

Tehran Billboard Depicts Trump in Coffin With Threatening Message
world1 month ago

Tehran Billboard Depicts Trump in Coffin With Threatening Message

A large billboard in Tehran’s Islamic Revolution Square depicts President Donald Trump in a coffin with a Persian inscription reading “We Kill Trump,” signaling heightened rhetoric amid escalating Iran–U.S. tensions. The display follows funeral protests calling for harm to Trump and other officials, and U.S. intelligence has warned of assassination plots against Trump and former officials, underscoring ongoing hostility between Iran and the United States.