Bad Bunny has officially been named Billboard’s No. 1 Greatest Pop Star of 2025. Billboard’s editors agree that no pop star in 2025 matched Bad Bunny’s level of impact across music, culture, and entertainment. From chart-topping music and sold-out shows to acting roles, and television appearances. Bad Bunny’s presence was everywhere.His sixth studio album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, became one of the defining projects of the year.

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Though it arrived quietly in early January, the album grew organically through word of mouth and cultural resonance, eventually climbing to No. 1 on the Billboard 200.Songs like “DtMF” “Baile Inolvidable,” and “NuevaYol” turned into global hits, each surpassing a billion streams and dominating charts worldwide.

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Beyond the numbers, the album stood out for its deep connection to Puerto Rican identity, history, and social commentary. Debí Tirar Más Fotos earned high praise from major outlets, with Variety calling it Bad Bunny’s strongest artistic statement yet, and Pitchfork describing him as “a master at work.”

2025 also saw Bad Bunny expand his impact far beyond music. He starred in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2, which broke viewing records, hosted Saturday Night Live, and launched his ambitious “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency in Puerto Rico. All 30 shows sold out in record time, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, all while celebrating local culture and heritage.

The year closed with another historic win. Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner of the Super Bowl LX halftime show, making him the first all Spanish-language solo artist to lead the iconic performance. He addressed the surrounding controversy with humor and confidence during his SNL monologue.

With Grammy nominations, record-breaking tours, and unmatched global reach, Billboard’s decision felt inevitable

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Ray J has shared a deeply troubling update about his health, revealing that doctors have warned he may only have months left to live following severe heart complications.

William Ray Norwood Jr. Opened up on Instagram Live about his health after a recent hospitalization for pneumonia. During the emotional livestream, Ray J said his heart is currently functioning at just 25 percent, a condition he described as his heart turning “black.”

“2027 is definitely a wrap for me,”

he said, gesturing toward his chest. “This is black. This is done.” Ray J admitted that he nearly died during his hospital stay and took responsibility for the lifestyle choices that led to his health crisis.

He openly spoke about years of heavy alcohol and drug use, saying he believed he was “indestructible” and could handle the excess.  “I messed up, I thought I could handle all the alcohol, the Adderall, all the drugs. I thought nothing would happen to me, but it did. It cut my time short.”

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According to the singer, he was drinking as many as four to five bottles of alcohol a day and taking up to 10 Adderall pills daily before his health deteriorated.

Even with such a serious diagnosis, Ray J has been full of gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from his fans and family. He specifically thanked his parents, Sonja and Willie Norwood, and his sister, Grammy-winning singer Brandy, for standing by him during this difficult period. “My mom and dad are taking me to my next checkup,” he shared. “And my sister paid my bills for the rest of the year. That’s love.”

Ray J, who shares two children, Melody, and Epik, with his ex-wife Princess Love, said he is trying to remain focused and hopeful while taking his recovery seriously. “As long as I stay on the right path and stay focused, everything will be alright,” he said, while acknowledging that his health remains unstable.

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Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has released a new public apology for his past antisemitic remarks. On January 26, 2026, the rapper placed a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, to express regret over his remarks and conduct.

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In the letter, Ye described his behavior as reckless and said he had lost control during periods of severe mental health episodes. He cited to an undiagnosed brain injury from a 2002 car accident and untreated bipolar disorder, which he said affected his judgment.

“I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people,” he wrote, adding that his condition does not excuse the harm caused. He also apologized to the Black community, saying he had let people down who supported him throughout his career.

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Ye said he is now receiving professional care, including medication and therapy. He reflected on a prolonged manic episode in 2025, which he said led to some of his most damaging public behavior, including the use of antisemitic language, Nazi imagery, and praise for Adolf Hitler.

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Advocacy groups responded with caution. The Anti-Defamation League said the apology was overdue and stressed that words alone cannot erase years of offensive behavior, saying real change would need to be shown through future actions. The latest apology comes after including the loss of partnerships with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga. With a new album expected soon.

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