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The first CEO of Universal Music in Moscow, David Junk, knew t.A.T.u. was going to be his international breakthrough from the first moment he saw their controversial video, but had to convince his teams to support him in a very intolerant society, despite the Soviet Union being long gone.⁠ ⁠ “Don’t you love how they’re rebelling against authority?” Junk told his team of t.A.T.u.’s video for "All the Things She Said.” “That’s all that kiss is. They’re teenage symbols of a new Russia, leaving the past behind.”⁠ ⁠ With the support of Universal Russia, t.A.T.u.’s debut album, ‘200 Po Vstrechnoy,’ got wider distribution and became a phenomenal success, topping the charts in the region and earning a No. 1 simultaneously on pop radio and MTV in 2000 for their first song and video.⁠ ⁠ Author Fred Bronson dives into how the hit song came to be in an exclusive excerpt from his upcoming book ‘Rockin’ the Kremlin’ at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Jimin and Jung Kook are taking fans to three iconic global destinations in a new Disney+ series, while Jin is headed to #Paris2024 for the Olympics torch relay! #BillboardNews

Gwen Stefani is celebrating three years as Blake Shelton’s wife. ❤️⁠ ⁠ “It has always been you,” Stefani shared along with a series of snaps from the couple’s wedding ceremony a few years back. ⁠ ⁠ Shelton and Stefani met on the set of ‘The Voice,’ where they both served as coaches on the competition series, and tied the knot in 2021.⁠ ⁠ See the photos at the link in bio.

Rapper B.G. is facing an unusual legal request after serving 11 years in prison on two counts of possession of a firearm and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice.⁠ ⁠ The founding member of Hot Boys, whose real name is Christopher Dorsey, is to provide the U.S. Probation Office with a copy of the lyrics to his upcoming songs before producing and promoting them. The decision requires B.G. to submit the lyrics for review but does not bar him from releasing new music.⁠ ⁠ More details are at the link in bio.

After an 11-week climb on the #Hot100 , could Shaboozey finally reach No. 1 with "A Bar Song (Tipsy)?" 📈 ⁠ ⁠ This week, his breakthrough hit reaches a new peak at No. 2 — and thanks to radio gains and a big showcase at the #BETAwards , next week may be its best shot yet. ⁠ ⁠ Billboard takes a closer look at the link in bio.

#ad DJ duo Loud Luxury is known for viral hits and remix that scream 'summertime.' 🔥 ⁠ ⁠ Now that we’re officially on summertime, check out their playlist curated with @starbucks at the link in bio.

‘The Bear’ has finally returned, and along with scoring the show’s best opening viewership yet, the third season has also led to streaming bumps for a number of artists. 📈 🎶⁠ ⁠ From Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder’s “Save It for Later” to several songs by Nine Inch Nails and more, see how the dramedy is leading to musicians' gains at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: Chuck Hodes / FX on Hulu / Courtesy Everett Collection⁠

Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” extends its record at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, while BossMan Dlow and BlackMayo enter the top 10. 📈🏆 #BillboardNews

Before Myles Smith broke through with “Stargazing,” he followed his mother’s advice by focusing on his education — graduating from the University of Nottingham, launching his own company at 19 and making it profitable by 23. 🌟⁠ ⁠ “I [was] earning good money, but I [wasn’t] fulfilled within my heart,” Smith told Billboard. “That, for me, was a moment of [realizing] that I can’t dedicate years of my life to doing something that I know I’m truly not completely invested in.”⁠ ⁠ Two years after quitting, he has reached No. 41 on the #Hot100 with his runaway hit and No. 7 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, in addition to supporting Imagine Dragons on their upcoming fall tour.⁠ ⁠ Check out his feature as Billboard's July #Chartbreaker at the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: @jrcmccord ⁠

Taylor Swift now has three albums to spend at least 10 weeks at No. 1 on the #Billboard200 : ‘Fearless,’ ‘1989’ and ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ 📈 She becomes the fifth act in history to have at least three albums spent 10+ weeks at No. 1, and the first to join the exclusive club since Whitney Houston in 1997. Take a look at all five artists with at least three albums to spend 10+ weeks at No. 1.

Travis Kelce finally opened up about how his onstage debut with Taylor Swift came to be, revealing that he was the one who first pitched the epic Eras tour cameo. 👏 ⁠ ⁠ “She started laughing,” Kelce recalled of his initial conversation with Swift. “She was like, ‘Would you seriously be up for doing something like that?’ I was just like, ‘I would love to do that, are you kidding me? I’ve seen the show enough — might as well put me to work here.’ And sure enough, she found the perfect part of the show for me to come in.” ⁠ ⁠ See what else he had to say, including what he says was "the golden rule" for his performance, at the link in bio.

#ad Loud Luxury’s music is practically synonymous with summer, so a warm day off can easily turn into their next big idea. 💡 See how a cold @starbucks Summer Refreshers Beverage inspired their remix of iNi Kamoze’s “Here Comes The Hotstepper.” More at the link in bio.