Taylor Swift’s song “August” has been removed from a TikTok post by an account affiliated with President Donald Trump.

Earlier this week, Team Trump — launched during Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign — shared an edited clip of Donald and Melania Trump watching a fireworks show with Swift’s 2020 Folklore track “August” playing in the background. Text over the video read, “Mood because it’s August and Donald Trump is your president.”

The post’s caption added, “I’m sure @Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song! #taylorswift #maga #august.”

On Friday (Aug. 7), TikTok users in the U.S. noticed that “August” had been removed from the post. A message on the video reads, “This sound isn’t available.”

The comments section quickly filled with reactions to the song’s removal. “TAYLOR REMOVING THE AUDIO QUEEEEEEN,” one user wrote. Another commented, “sorry what was that? cant hear the song.” A third added, “She removed it, clocked you guys.”

The Team Trump TikTok account currently has 14 million followers and has regularly posted videos since Trump was elected to a second term.

“August” isn’t the only Swift song that has disappeared from a Team Trump post. Another clip featuring the singer’s 2025 hit “Father Figure,” which was posted in November of that year, is no longer available, according to Variety. A 2025 video on the White House’s official TikTok account featuring her song “The Fate of Ophelia” has also disappeared.

Swift had not publicly commented on the situation at press time.

After the songs were removed, the Team Trump account further trolled Swift by using a live performance version of the title track from her 2012 album, Red. The post features Red-styled cover art with a mock-up of Trump’s profile over the letters and a fake “Red (Trump’s Version)” playlist. Sound was not available on the post as of publication.

“Did you know Taylor Swift wrote a whole album about the color of the Republican Party,” the post’s caption reads.

Trump has been critical of Swift since 2018, with tensions escalating after the singer endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Trump later responded by posting, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” on Truth Social.

Following Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on July 4, the White House weighed in with a social media post that mocked the superstar couple’s celebration at New York’s Madison Square Garden with an altered photo of the venue’s digital marquee that was changed to read “Trump Is Your President.”

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Puebla York was in the building on Friday night (Aug. 7), braving a heavy thunderstorm to see Fuerza Regida close its first-ever U.S. stadium tour at New York’s Citi Field with a guest lineup that brought corridos bélicos and hip-hop into the same orbit — connecting the West Coast and East Coast with unusual ease.

The San Bernardino troupe’s finale featured Queens, N.Y., icon 50 Cent alongside G-Unit members Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda, as well as East Flatbush, Brooklyn’s Bobby Shmurda. Fenix Flexin, of L.A.’s Shoreline Mafia, also joined the lineup, performing his viral track “Rubberz.” Later, J Balvin joined the band for “La Canción,” with the Fuerza frontman taking Bad Bunny’s verses near the end of the concert.

50 Cent and G-Unit turned the performance into a New York hip-hop moment, running through hits like “What Up Gangsta,” “P.I.M.P.” and “I Get Money.” JOP joined them, rocking a bandana-style shirt, making the connection between the group’s corridos and the city’s rap lineage visible onstage. Just a short drive away in neighboring New Jersey, 50 Cent made another Friday night guest appearance during Chris Brown and Usher’s Raymond & Brown Tour stop at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

Later in his Citi Field show, Fuerza returned in a glittering white glove and a jacket that nodded to both Michael Jackson’s stagewear and Juan Gabriel’s matador-style glamour.

The guest appearances carried particular weight for Fuerza. “New York’s always been the hardest place for us,” JOP told Billboard days before the show. “It’s so global here,” he said, explaining why packing Citi Field represented a new kind of achievement for the band. After closing stadium dates across Texas, Los Angeles and other major U.S. markets, Fuerza had saved one of its biggest nights for the city it once considered the hardest to conquer.

The show had already established its futuristic frame. The opening featured The Matrix’s binary-code visuals — an early clue to the world of Fuerza’s next era — before JOP appeared in a Spider-Man-inspired reveal. It was a fitting New York entrance, especially following the July 31 release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The night remained rooted in the five-member band. Samuel Jaimez’s requinto, Khrystian Ramos’ guitar, José “Pelón” García’s tuba and trumpet and Moisés López’s tololoche kept the show connected to the live instrumentation that carried Fuerza from clubs to baseball stadiums. The group moved through its deep catalog, including Billboard-charting hits like “TQM,” “Sabor Fresa,” “Bebe Dame,” “Harley Quinn” and “Marlboro Rojo.”

After nine stadium dates across the U.S., This Is Our Dream ended with Fuerza looking forward without abandoning its foundation — and with New York’s Mexican community showing that Puebla York has a place in the future of música mexicana.

The group will continue that conversation at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, taking place Oct. 19-22 at Faena Forum Miami Beach, where the group is scheduled to headline a Superstar Q&A.

Madonna is remembering William Orbit following his death.

On Saturday (Aug. 8), the Queen of Pop took to social media to remember her Ray of Light producer following his death at age 69.

“I had an epiphany when I met you and started working with you,” Madonna wrote on Instagram. “I realized that music did not have to fit into categories or genres. So we created our own.”

The superstar singer’s post included a clip of her acceptance speech at the 1999 Grammy Awards, where Orbit stood by her side as they accepted the award for best pop vocal album. Ray of Light peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

She continued, “You pressed a magic button inside of me and I fell into a galaxy of unrealized dreams. Your music gave me a magic carpet to fly on and I visited many places. Sad and Joyful.”

Orbit died at his home on July 23, but his death was announced Friday (Aug. 7). A cause of death was not given.

The producer first remixed Madonna songs including “Justify My Love” and “Erotica” before the pair collaborated on her 1998 album, Ray of Light. His signature sound, incorporating elements of techno, trip-hop and downtempo, can be heard throughout the album.

“I sang in ways I’d never sung before,” Madonna wrote in her tribute. “I used words without caring if they made sense or not. In many ways you were my Ray of Light — as was my daughter Lola who was born around this time.”

She added, “I was starting a new chapter, I was choosing another road to walk down — and you were right by my side with your crooked teeth and your genius, way of hearing music. The studio was often church like and I would sit in silence, waiting for your ideas to explode out of your keyboard or your guitar and then I would run with them…”

The pair frequently worked together over the following decade, with Orbit receiving production credits on “Beautiful Stranger,” “American Pie” and songs on Madonna’s 2000 album Music and 2012’s MDNA.

“I miss those days. Only you could inspire me to write a song like Drowned World or Swim. You were so otherworldly. So singular,” Madonna wrote. “The years passed and I moved on to make music with other people, but I have never forgotten you or the magical time we spent together. Goodbye Billy Bubbles. I was so lucky to have known you and fallen down the rabbit hole with you.”

See Madonna’s full tribute to Orbit on Instagram below.

From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Mon Laferte to Receive Social Justice Award

This week, it was announced that Mon Laferte will receive the Social Justice Award at the 39th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards, taking place Sept. 10 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The Chilean singer will be honored for using her art, music and platforms to promote conversations about human rights, gender equality and social justice in Latin America and around the world.

“I feel incredibly honored. I never imagined that a moment would come in my life or career when my work to carry out the projects that truly matter to me would be recognized,” Laferte said in a statement. “I believe one of the greatest strengths of the Latino community is our ability to build connections, welcome and care for one another, wherever we may be. Knowing that my work can contribute to that sense of community, create a meaningful impact and inspire others is deeply rewarding.”

As this year’s honoree, Laferte joins singer-songwriter Ximena Sariñana and the People of the Twin Cities collective, who have also received the recognition.

Marc Anthony and Yandel to Be Honored as Agents of Change at Premios Juventud

Marc Anthony and Yandel have been selected as this year’s Agents of Change, an honor recognizing artists who make a significant impact beyond music through philanthropic, humanitarian and community-focused initiatives. The award, which will be presented during Premios Juventud 2026, highlights both artists’ commitment to using their platforms and resources to support causes that benefit underserved communities and promote positive social change.

Marc Anthony will be honored for his commitment to developing future generations and his philanthropic work through the Maestro Cares Foundation, which since 2012 has launched more than 35 projects across Latin America and the United States to improve the quality of life for children and vulnerable communities. This year, he is also leading “Unidos por Venezuela,” an international benefit concert and telethon supporting the country’s recovery and reconstruction following the twin earthquakes on June 24.

Yandel, meanwhile, will receive the honor for his continued support of community and educational initiatives, his commitment to mental health in the music industry, and his efforts to empower new generations of artists and musicians. “Through charitable projects, educational programs and collaborations with emerging artists, the Puerto Rican singer has used his platform to create opportunities and promote the development of Latino talent,” according to a statement.

The Premios Juventud ceremony, which will take place in Spain for the first time, will air live Sept. 3 on Univision, UniMás, Galavisión and ViX.

Noel Schajris Awards 2026 Prodigy Scholarship From the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships Wednesday (Aug. 5) to students from underserved backgrounds pursuing music degrees. Among this year’s sponsors, singer-songwriter Noel Schajris is supporting the Prodigy Scholarship, whose recipient is Puerto Rican violinist Razil Rosado. He will receive up to $250,000 to cover four years of study at Berklee College of Music, including tuition, housing and other expenses.

“It is the honor of my life to help Razil expand that divine gift and the indomitable spirit of a 17-year-old with unparalleled passion, simply by providing him with more tools and opportunities to follow that path, with the help of my beloved family at the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation and a wonderful institution like Berklee College of Music,” Schajris said. “My hope is that this stage will further enrich his journey and allow him to build a life filled with music that elevates us all. My wish is that the music flowing from you will always serve the soul, light and love.”

During the foundation’s ceremony, held in Doral, Fla., two Frost School of Music–Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Scholarships were also awarded, along with the Berklee–Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Emerging Talent Scholarship, the Celia Cruz Legacy Scholarship, the Kany García Scholarship and the Manolo Díaz Scholarship, as well as several Tuition Assistance Scholarships.

Banda El Recodo Showcases Its History at the Grammy Museum

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles opened an exhibition Wednesday (Aug. 5) that will remain on view through December, showcasing the musical history of Banda El Recodo, 88 years after its founding in Sinaloa, Mexico. Instruments such as a tambora, clarinet and tuba — essential to the sound of the Sinaloan band — are part of the exhibition, along with costumes and album covers from different points in the career of the group, which pioneered recording the genre and bringing it to audiences across five continents.

“We are incredibly proud to be here on such an important day in the career of Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga. We share this recognition with all our fans and the media, but above all with our founder. Without his vision, we wouldn’t be here today telling such a beautiful story within Mexican music,” bandleader Alfonso “Poncho” Lizárraga told Billboard Español.

As part of the event, the nine-time Latin Grammy-winning band performed a free concert at the venue, marking the first time a regional Mexican band has played at the museum. — TERE AGUILERA

Álvaro Díaz Celebrates the Japanese Culinary Culture That Inspired OMAKASE

Inspired by the Japanese culinary tradition of omakase, in which diners place their trust in the chef to create a personalized experience, Álvaro Díaz has continued expanding the creative universe of his album OMAKASE beyond music. The Puerto Rican artist’s LP blends Japanese and Puerto Rican influences through themes of discovery, identity and cultural exchange, and he is celebrating the project through a series of artistic collaborations and fan experiences that reflect the album’s concept.

As part of the initiative, Díaz partnered with Toyota to collaborate with Japanese and Puerto Rican artists on a series of limited-edition posters inspired by the album’s tracklist and visual aesthetic, which highlight the cultural fusion at the heart of OMAKASE. Rather than focusing solely on music, the initiative seeks to immerse fans in a broader universe through visual art, storytelling and cross-cultural collaboration, celebrating the Japanese traditions that inspired the album and showcasing Díaz’s unique perspective as a Puerto Rican artist.