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RIP Marília Mendonça: Watch Her Perform Three of Her Biggest Hits Brazilian sertanejo star Marília Mendonça died Friday (Nov. 5) in a small plane crash as she was on her way to perform a concert in the state of Minas Gerais. She was 26 years old. A superb contralto with a deep, soulful voice that brought a touch of international pop sentiment to the traditional, accordion-accompanied music she sang, Mendonca had a massive following in her native Brazil. It was amplified even during the pandemic, where she showcased her vocals via a series of livestreams from her living room. From 2015’s “Infiel” to “Esqueça-me Se For Capaz,” released just two weeks ago, here are three timeless Mendonça hits to remember … Join us for fresh music news @billboard_news --- @billboard_news

Brazilian Sertanejo Star Marília Mendonça Dies in Plane Crash at 26 Brazilian sertanejo star Marília Mendonça has died in a plane crash in the state of Minas Gerais, according to an official statement posted to the singer’s Instagram page. The 26-year-old artist was on her way to perform in the city of Caratinga. All five passengers, including the plane’s crew, lost their lives in the accident. “With immense regret, we confirm the death of singer-songwriter Marília Mendonça, her producer Henrique Ribeiro, her uncle and advisor Abicieli Silveira Dias Filho, and the pilot and co-pilot, of which we won’t reveal their names at this time. The plane took off from Goiania to Caratinga where … Join us for fresh music news @billboard_news --- @billboard_news

First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Tiesto, Dusky, Pennywild & More Another week, another weekend well on its way. You know what that means—time to dance! It was an eventful week in the electronic music world. Galantis remixed Coldplay and BTS, foundational legends Kraftwerk announced a new 3D tour of North America, and we found time to sit down with both Solomun and Cerrone for 20 questions each. Now it’s time to dig into the best new tracks of the week. Dusky, “Soundcheck” Feat. Rainy Milo Close your eyes and imagine a romantic time, before smartphones and social media, before sync buttons and thumbdrives, when a warehouse full of smoke and … Join us for fresh music news @billboard_news --- @billboard_news

Jay-Z Called Out This Comment From Ye’s ‘Drink Champs’ Interview Jay-Z has been mighty active on social media for the last few days. On Tuesday, the elusive rapper and entrepreneur joined Instagram to promote his new film The Harder They Fall , a western film co-produced by Jay himself, and in less than 48 hours, deleted the account , which had already amassed over 2 million followers. On Friday (Nov. 5), he switched gears to Twitter Spaces to discuss The Harder They Fall . While the majority of the almost two-hour chat was dedicated to the film, the conversation veered to Kanye West’s Drink Champs interview , which has more than 2.4 million views in less than 24 hours. When asked if he has seen the … Join us for fresh music news @billboard_news --- @billboard_news

Alex Rose & CNCO Drop Sultry ‘Pa’ Que Guaye’ Video: Exclusive Premiere Alex Rose and CNCO have joined forces on the new single “Pa’ Que Guaye,” and the music video premieres exclusively on Billboard below. Produced by Simon Restrepo and released via WK Records, with CNCO appearing courtesy of Sony Music Latin, “Pa’ Que Guaye” is an edgy reggaeton track that fuses urban beats with sultry R&B melodies. The beats and lyrics in “Guaye,” Puerto Rican slang for “grinding” or dancing, are set to get music lovers on the dance floor. The artists first unveiled the audio on Sept. 16, followed by an official dance video to get the social media hype started. Now, Rose and CNCO present the … Join us for fresh music news @billboard_news --- @billboard_news

First Out: New Music from Lauren Jauregui, Slayyyter, Big Freedia & More As we begin the annual transition from Halloween season to the winter holiday months, why not freshen up your playlists with some new tunes from your favorite queer artists? B illboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists. From Lauren Jauregui ’s long-awaited new album to Slayyyter’s club-ready collab with Big Freedia , check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below: Lauren Jauregui, Prelude Despite its name, Prelude is exactly what Lauren Jauregui’s fans have been waiting for since 2016. The singer’s … Join us for fresh music news @billboard_news --- @billboard_news

Mariah Carey, The Weeknd x Post Malone & More: What’s Your Favorite New Music of the Week? Vote! The Queen of Christmas has defrosted and made her long-awaited return with new holiday music, while two Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers teamed up this week to create some magic. But which project is your favorite? Mariah Carey ushered in Christmas on Friday (Nov. 5) with the release of her newest holiday track “Fall in Love at Christmas,” with assistance from gospel legend Kirk Franklin and Khalid to provide a modern twist — even though Christmas is a full 50 days away. Post Malone and The Weeknd also hopped on the collaboration bandwagon and released their new joint single “One … Join us for fresh music news @billboard_news --- @billboard_news

Lauren Jauregui Says Debut EP ‘Came Out Exactly Like I Wanted, And Also Nothing Like I Imagined’ For Lauren Jauregui , the last four years have been some of the most transformative. In 2018, Fifth Harmony mutually ended their six-year run of Hot 100 hits and Jauregui began delivering a series of solo releases and features. Then in March 2019, when the whole world seemingly stopped, the young singer-songwriter began a deep, personal paradigm shift, unraveling painful truths while steering herself to become the version of Lauren Jauregui we see today. Jauregui often speaks of herself in terms of alter egos — some with the ability to co-exist and some needing to be relinquished for another to … Join us for fresh music news @billboard_news --- @billboard_news

Avril Lavigne Announces New Single ‘Bite Me’ With Marshmello Avril Lavigne is kicking off a new era of her music career — under Travis Barker’s DTA Records — with a new single coming next week. The pop-punk singer announced a new single called “Bite Me” on her social platforms Friday morning (Nov. 5), tagging the track’s collaborators. Notable among the list is acclaimed DJ Marshmello , who likely has production work on the track. Lavigne last released a full body of work in 2019, with her sixth studio album Head Above Water . She has been active nonetheless with singles and appearing on tracks for others like WILLOW’s “G R O W” and MOD SUN ’s “Flames” this year alone. After posting … Join us for fresh music news @billboard_news --- @billboard_news