Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart (dated April 27). Boone lands his initial leader on the survey. He previously charted two songs on Pop Airplay: “Ghost Town” (No. 24 peak in March 2022) and “In the Stars” (No. 36, September 2023). Plus, with the track on Night Street/Warner Records, Warner has promoted two consecutive Pop Airplay No. 1s for the first time, as “Beautiful Things” replaces Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control,” on SWIMS Int./Warner, after two weeks on top. Additionally, with “Beautiful Things” at No. 1 and “Lose Control” at No. 2, Warner claims the top two titles on Pop Airplay simultaneously for the time. (The Pop Airplay chart, which began in October 1992, ranks songs by weekly plays on over 150 mainstream top 40 radio stations monitored by Mediabase, with data provided to Billboard by Luminate.) Trending on Billboard “Beautiful Things” has ruled the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for eight weeks and the Billboard Global 200 for seven frames (through charts dated April 20). It leads Adult Pop Airplay for a second week. On the Billboard Hot 100, it has reached a No. 2 high. [embedded content] “Beautiful Things,” which Boone co-wrote, is on his debut LP, Fireworks & Rollerblades, released April 5. The set launched at No. 6 on the April 20-dated Billboard 200 chart. “I wrote it on my piano,” the Washington native recently told Billboard of the song’s origin. “I’d just moved to L.A., and I’d moved my grandma’s old piano to my living room. I couldn’t sleep one night, and I didn’t know what to do, so I came downstairs and started playing the piano. That’s when I wrote the melodies. “It was inspired by a relationship that I had just gotten into,” Boone further mused. “For the first time in my life, I felt like I was extremely out of control of the way this relationship would turn out. Meaning like, in the past, I feel like I’ve always known that I could be the one to end a relationship. This one felt very different. It was the first time that I’d really been actually, genuinely terrified to lose something.” All Billboard charts dated April 27 will update Tuesday, April 23, on Billboard.com.

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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. 2024 is officially the year of western wear. From cowboy hats and cowboy boots to bootcut jeans and fringe jackets, the western aesthetic is taking over fashion, and larger brands are saddling up for the ride. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Luxury designers such as Louis Vuitton and Schiaparelli debuted collections with western-inspired designs earlier this year. Gap also dropped a western-inspired collection with Dapper Dan in February. When did the western trend get so popular? It’s not exactly new, especially if you’re from Texas or states like Montana, Wyoming, Tennessee and parts of California. While it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what drove the current cowboy craze, the last few years have seen a slow climb towards country clothing. Take Yellowstone, for example. The hit series inspired viewers to shop for cowboy boots, cowboy hats and other ranch wear, and while it doesn’t look like we’ll be back at Dutton Ranch anytime soon, the craving for western gear lives on. In fact, the cowboy hat trend is just heating up – and we can thank Beyoncé for sparking even more interest in cowboy looks. Trending on Billboard Queen Bey’s Renaissance album and tour turned the disco cowboy hat into the must-have accessory of 2023, and searches for cowboy hats spiked again after Cowboy Carter was announced. Shopping for a cowboy hat? We’ve collected a handful of bestselling, top-rated cowboy hats for you to shop, including a couple that we’ve been personally eyeing. Below, find a list of five, affordable cowboy hats starting at $18. 8 Other Reasons Coastal Cowboy Hat Straw cowboy hats keep the air flowing when the weather gets warm. This 8 Other Reasons Coastal Cowboy Hat, as seen on Megan Fox, nabbed a 5-star rating at Revolve.com. The hat is accented with a wooden, beaded band around the brim. Free People Free People Cash Cowboy Hat Free People’s Cash Cowboy Hat is available in six colors including taupe, tan, chocolate, tobacco, cream, and rose. Lack of Color Lack of Color The Ride Cowboy Hat Made from Australian wool, The Ride Hat is available in peach, white and black. That hat has a 3.93-inch brim and is designed to sit higher on the head, per the product description. The stylish cowboy hat has a 5-star rating at Lack of Color. “Absolutely obsessed with this style. Great fit and love the quality,” wrote one shopper. Best Cowboy Hats at Walmart & Amazon Looking for an inexpensive cowboy hat? Amazon and Walmart carry a large selection of inexpensive cowboy hats, cowboy boots and western clothing. Walmart WowStyle Brown Cowboy Hat $17.99 $20.99 14% off The WowStyle Cowboy Hat is a bestseller at Walmart with a 4.3-star rating. One shopper called the hat a “high quality, low price” purchase. It’s available in brown and black.   Amazon Western Cowboy Hat for Men Women Classic Roll Up Fedora Hat with Buckle Belt Suitable for casual wear and costumes, this polyester and wool cowboy hat, is No. 1 at Amazon — and it’s only $20. Amazon Prime members get free shipping on millions of items, in addition to free Prime Video and other membership perks. Right now, Amazon is offering Prime for just $1.99 for one week. Click here to start your trial. Walmart shoppers can enjoy free shipping with Walmart+. The subscription includes free grocery delivery from your local store, free Paramount+ and more. Launch your 30-day free trial here.

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Nas and DJ Premier have made musical magic together throughout their still-ongoing careers, and the promise of a joint album between the pair is seemingly confirmed as fact. The pair connected for the track “Define My Name,” with Nas hinting at the long-awaited collaborative project with DJ Premier. Fans of Premier know to expect hard drums, heavy basslines, and expert scratching on the hook from the legendary producer and member of Gang Starr. Nas, who has proven to be in great shape lyrically during his recent run with Hit-Boy, hasn’t lost any of that momentum present across all three King’s Disease projects and the Magic trio. From “Define My Name”: The definition of my name probably started where/I rode the E train, fingers covered in ink stains/Writin’ was like an escape, excitedly leave the beat flamed/It was Ra, Kane, Kool G and Kris/Few names like Cool James, ‘Face, Cube and Rick The bar work is exceptional per usual but some fans felt the track from Premier wasn’t strong enough. However, Nas making mention that “it’s album time” near the end of the track caught the interest of Hip-Hop Xitter. The duo have teased this mythical pairing for years and now all signs are pointing to actually happening. DJ Premier produced three tracks from Nas’ classic debut album, Illmatic, so it’s fitting they’re putting out this new heat today to celebrate three decades of creative excellence. Also, Nas announced Friday (April 19) that he will embark upon his Illmatic 30-Year Anniversary Tour across Europe and the United Kingdom this fall. Learn more here. Check out the reactions below along with “Define My Name.” — Photo: Jerritt Clark / Getty

When you’re finished listening to Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department, why not dive into some new tunes from your favorite queer artists? Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news From Joy Oladokun’s reflective new song to Lava La Rue’s rallying cry against oppression, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below: Joy Oladokun, “Questions, Chaos & Faith” [embedded content] For anyone dealing with the problem of existentialism, Joy Oladokun doesn’t have any answers for you — but she does hope you’re not alone in feeling lost. On her stunning new single “Questions, Chaos & Faith,” the singer-songwriter wrestles with the big questions of life, death, God, endings and all of the intermediate things between. With a set of stacked vocals and an acoustic guitar strumming behind her, Oladokun aims away from certainty, knowing that she can’t provide it over some chords and a pleasing melody. Yet when she delivers the chorus’ opening line, “Nothing is certain, everything changes,” there is no sadness in her voice; just a soft, beautiful acceptance of all those things she cannot change. Trending on Billboard Lava La Rue, “Humanity” [embedded content] In the opening moments of her new music video, Lava La Rue delivers a message directly to her audience: “Be very skeptical of anyone who promotes the narrative that in order to care about the humanitarian right of one group of people, that means you don’t care about another group.” It’s a simple, and extremely effective thesis for the song that follows. “Humanity” tracks La Rue’s own difficult relationship with the concept of collective conscientiousness, wondering why, exactly, we seem to have lost the plot on caring about the people around us. Mixed with her signature groove and pared down for an intimate listening experience, the song poses a question that will ring in your ears: “So many humans, and where’s the humanity?” Debby Friday, “To the Dancefloor” [embedded content] If you’re ready to unplug and just feel yourself for a minute, electronic star Debby Friday’s got you covered. “To the Dancefloor” brings a superbly-produced dance track designed to get you out of your feelings and into your body. The scintillating beat and echoing vocal production brings about a thrilling vibe, while Friday’s commanding-but-casual voice draws you even further into her sonic world. You heard what she said — get to the dancefloor, already! Wafia, “Background” [embedded content] Indie pop darling Wafia is back, and she’s ready to stand firmly at center stage. With her latest single “Background,” the singer-songwriter sings to a lover who wants to share the limelight with her whenever she can. Through softy-strummed guitars and some delicate synths, Wafia communicates that she’s more than happy to share, and even take a backseat in order to help them feel the warmth of the sun. “if you need me now,” she sings, “I’ll be in the background.” Pillow Queens, Name Your Sorrow [embedded content] Packing as much thematic content as they could into their latest album, Pillow Queens are ready to have a frank conversation about the emotinal ebbs and flows of living today. Name Your Sorrow follows through on the promise of its title, with the group diving headfirst into complicated, aching songs about heartbreak, grief, loss, and ulitmately elation, all encompased in cozy, occasionally haunting indie-rock stylings. But don’t let the title fool you, either — Name Your Sorrow may deal in hardship, but it’s a joy to listen to. Check out all of our picks on Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist below: