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Harry Styles Completes U.K. Chart Double
It’s official: Harry Styles is the king of the U.K.’s charts. The former One Direction star cleans up as Harry’s House (via Columbia) blasts to No. 1 on the national albums chart, and three songs from it dominate the Official Singles Chart. Harry’s House is 2022’s fastest-selling record to date, the OCC reports, as it tallies over 113,000 chart sales in its first week. That figure towers over the results of his two previous albums. His 2017 debut Harry Styles managed just under 57,000 first-week combined sales, while 2019’s Fine Line nabbed 49,000. Over on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, Styles extends his reign into an eighth consecutive week with “As It Was,” with 80,000 chart sales counted during the latest cycle. “As It Was” remains the most-streamed track in the U.K., powering to mor...
Harry Style’s ‘Harry’s House’ Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Earns Largest Album Sales Week of the Year
In its debut week, Harry Styles latest album Harry’s House has made its debut on the Billboard 200 at the No. 1 spot. Styles’ new album debuts at the top of the charts with over half a million album units on the first week of its release. Harry’s House marks the largest album sales week in 2022 since his fellow British artist Adele debuted her album 30 last November. According to Billboard, Styles has achieved he largest week this year, becoming the fourth album in the past 18 months to earn at least 500,000 units in a single week at 521,500 equivalent album units. Just recently, Styles also set set a modern-era record for vinyl sales, selling 182,000 copies in the U.S. The vinyl sales alone would have made the album go No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. Harry’s House is Style’s third No. ...
Ronnie Hawkins, Rockabilly Star and The Band’s First Leader, Dies at 87
Ronnie Hawkins—the rockabilly star whose group the Hawks at one point featured pre-fame members of the Band—has died, CBC reports. Hawkins’ wife Wanda confirmed to the Canadian press that her husband died early this morning (May 29) following a long illness. “He went peacefully and he looked as handsome as ever,” she told Canadian press in a phone interview. He was 87 years old. Hawkins was born in Huntsville, Arkansas in 1935, though his family relocated to Fayetteville when he was a child. He was enraptured by music from a young age, and began playing in local bars in 1953. Local musician Levon Helm—who would go on to play drums and sing in the Band—joined Hawkins’ group the Hawks five years later. Around that time, Hawkins relocated to Hamilton, Ontario on the recommendation of country ...
Underground Vibes | 080
“Neurotic” – HerShe Promising producer, vocalist, and beatboxer, HerShe has just unveiled her latest EP, Breath Control, with “Neurotic” making up a stunning showcase of her genre-bending style. “Revolution” – MADEAUX Miami-based talent MADEAUX has returned with one of his grittiest singles in recent memory, bringing together dark club-driven production and lively vocals. “My Mind’s Escaping” – Medii Exciting melodic duo Medii have finally unveiled their LP What If This Is All Real in full. “My Mind’s Escaping” is undoubtedly a standout track with its anthemic vocals and heavenly melodies. “Answers” – Darby & Ok2222 Darby and Ok2222 have just landed on KUMO Collective with “Answers,” a monumental collaboration that juxtaposes radio-ready voc...
Box Office: Tom Cruise’s ‘Top Gun 2’ Soars to Record $151M Opening
Superheroes and horror aren’t the only game in town anymore at the pandemic-era box office. In a promising sign for the summer box office, Paramount and Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick scored the second-best Memorial Day opening of all time with a projected three-day domestic haul of $124 million and $151 million for the four days. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End remains the record holder with a Friday-Monday treasure chest of $153 million, according to Disney. (There’s been confusion all weekend about the Pirates‘ number.) The film started off with a massive $51.8 million on Friday (May 27) — including $19.3 million in previews — as it opened in more than 4,700 theaters in North America. Maverick‘s launch is also a career best for Tom Cruise, and is the first time he has had a film ...
Barclays Center Fans Panic After False Reports of Active Shooter
False reports of an active shooter sent fans into a panic early Sunday morning (May 29) during a boxing match at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Approximately 10 people were injured and taken to the hospital after a loud noise was heard inside 19,000-capacity arena, causing attendees to run in fear, NBC News reports. All injuries were minor, according to a statement from the New York City Police Department. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Authorities have reportedly determined that no gunshots were fired inside the building. It was unclear what caused the booming sound. The stampede occurred at around midnight on Sunday following a championship boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero. Celebrities in attendance ...
Harry Styles’ ‘Harry’s House’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With Half-Million-Plus First Week in U.S.
Harry Styles’ Harry’s House debuts atop the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated June 4) with a massive 521,500 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending May 26, according to Luminate. It’s the largest week of 2022 for any album and only the fourth album in the last 18 months to earn at least 500,000 units in a single week. It logs the biggest week for an album since Adele’s 30 debuted with 839,000 units in the week ending Nov. 25, 2021 (chart dated Dec. 4, 2021). (Styles and Adele also are labelmates — both are on Columbia Records.) Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Harry’s House is Styles’ third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — the entirety of his solo releases. And all three have bowed at No. 1. He also topped the list with 2019’s ...
Ronnie Hawkins, Rockabilly Legend, Dies at 87
Ronnie Hawkins, the larger-than-life Arkansas-born rockabilly singer who called Canada home for more than 60 years, died Sunday morning (May 29) after a lengthy illness. He was 87. Hawkins, also known as The Hawk or Rompin’ Ronnie, had an ear for talent. His band The Hawks — which he originally formed during his days at the University of Arkansas — served as a farm team for many musicians, most notably Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson, who went on to back Bob Dylan before creating The Band. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Hawkins’ wife, Wanda, confirmed the news of the musician’s death to The Canadian Press. “He went peacefully and he looked as handsome as ever,” she said in a phone interview wit...
WHO Advisor Suggests Monkeypox Spread by European Raves
Dr. David Heymann, former head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) emergencies department and now a leading advisor, suggested that sexual transmission at two raves in Spain and Belgium may have spurred the recent outbreak of Monkeypox. However, names and details of the events were not shared. “We know monkeypox can spread when there is close contact with the lesions of someone who is infected, and it looks like sexual contact has now amplified that transmission,” Heymann told The Associated Press. Symptoms of Monkeypox—similar to past cases of smallpox though clinically less severe—include fevers, chills, muscle pains, headaches, and lesions on the face or genitals. The recovery period is usually a few weeks and does not require hospitalization. In the past, Monkeypox has typically s...
Matthew Morrison Out as ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Judge
Matthew Morrison’s stint as a So You Think You Can Dance judge will be short lived. The former Glee star and Broadway veteran is departing the show — whose 17th season premiered just nine days ago — after violating its competition protocols. Reps for Fox declined comment on the nature of the violation. “Having the opportunity to be a judge on So You Think You Can Dance was an incredible honor for me,” Morrison said in a statement. “Therefore, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the show. After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly. I cannot apologize enough to all involved and I will be watching alongs...
BTS Share Memories of Early Songs in First Episode of ‘Past & Present’ Radio Series on Apple Music
BTS took a trip down memory lane during the first episode of BTS Radio: Past & Present on Apple Music 1. The K-pop superstars launched the weekly limited series on Saturday (May 28) with an hour-long show that gave listeners an inside look into some of the septet’s early recordings dating back to 2013. “We wanted to use this radio show to celebrate nine years of BTS with you guys and with our ARMY all over the world,” RM said in announcing the three-episode series. “Every episode is dedicated to you,” the singer continued. “We wanted to share the BTS songs that help tell our story.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news During Saturday’s inaugural episode, the South Korean group discussed songs including “Intro: The Most Beautiful Moment ...
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Reacts to ‘Brave’ T-Shirt Reference in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4
“Weird Al” Yankovic is getting some more love from Stranger Things. In the long-awaited fourth season of the Netflix sci-fi series, which debuted on Friday (May 27), the legendary comedian is referenced during a cafeteria scene between high school pals Dustin Henderson and Mike Wheeler — played by Gaten Matarazzo and Finn Wolfhard, respectively — and their Hellfire Club leader Eddie Munson, portrayed by Joseph Quinn. “I knew it the moment I saw you,” Munson says, crouched between the two friends. “You sat at that table right over there, looking like two little lost sheep.” Turning to Dustin, he adds, “You were wearing a ‘Weird Al’ T-shirt, which I thought was brave.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The long-haired Dungeons & Dragons...
