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Megan Thee Stallion Joins BTS for First Live Performance of “Butter” Remix: Watch
After Megan Thee Stallion was suddenly unable to attend the American Music Awards on November 22nd, BTS instead shared a performance of the original version of their summer smash, “Butter,” leaving the BTS ARMY wondering when the collaboration would be finally shared in person. They didn’t have to wait long — on November 28th, night two of BTS’ stint at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, The Stallion delighted the sold-out crowd with a surprise appearance. In an appropriately hot pink dress, Houston’s Hottie entered to an eruption of cheers throughout the already electric stadium. “Your existence made the stage perfect,” said RM. “We felt very sad at the AMAs but now you’re here!” Advertisement Related Video “We did it!” Megan replied. “I’m feeling like a hot girl every season!” Megan @TheeStall...
Stanning BTS: 2021 American Music Awards
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS BTS had a monumental night at the 2021 AMAs with sweeping wins across the board and two stunning energetic performances. Join Kayla & Bethany as they discuss their historic wins and performances of “My Universe” and “Butter.” Advertisement Related Video We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support! Listen to the latest Stanning BTS episode above. Then you can show how hard you stan Stanning BTS with the Iconic ARMY T-shirt, now on sale at the Consequence Shop or via the buy-now button below — available in two new colors! Use code BTS15 for 15% off. Stanning BTS is a biweekly podcast about any...
BTS Perform “My Universe” with Coldplay at the AMAs: Watch
BTS and Coldplay hit the stage at the 2021 American Music Awards to perform their collaborative song “My Universe” live and in person for the very first time. Watch the relay below. “In the night, I lie and look up at you/ When the morning comes, I watch you rise/ There’s a paradise they couldn’t capture/ That bright infinity inside your eyes,” Chris Martin sang over spacey beats on the opening verse before being joined by Jungkook on the dual-language pre-chorus. BTS’ high-energy performance, which culminated with some fancy pyrotechnics, was also supposed to include the live debut of their “Butter” remix with Megan Thee Stallion. Unfortunately, the Houston rapper backed out of her planned performance with the K-pop idols at the last minute, citing an “unexpected personal matter” as her r...
Are BTS Getting Ready to Drop A New Album? A Brief Investigation
Buckle up, everyone: the biggest group on the planet seems to be gearing up for a new release. BTS may not have dropped a full-length album in 2021, but that hasn’t stopped them from breaking records and dominating the charts with their two singles, “Butter” and “Permission to Dance.” The Bangtan Boys have been a bit quiet lately — and sure, that could be because they just wrapped their Permission to Dance online concert, or because they’re preparing for their upcoming stint at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. This is the longest break BTS has ever taken between albums as the one-year mark approaches since the release of the tender, pandemic-era BE. Early 2020 also included the massive release of Map of the Soul: 7, so it’s been a while since fans had a full album to unpack. ARMY has...
Jungkook Covers Harry Styles’ “Falling”: Stream
Jungkook just dropped a surprise for ARMY and Harries alike: a solo cover of Harry Styles’ “Falling.” Stream the track below. Uploaded to the official BANGTANTV YouTube channel, the cover is a faithful recreation of the Fine Line standout, as the BTS member croons, “What am I now? What am I now?/ What if I’m someone I don’t want around?/ I’m falling again, I’m falling again, I’m falling/ What if I’m down? What if I’m out?/ What if I’m someone you won’t talk about?/ I’m falling again, I’m falling again, I’m falling.” Jungkook’s take on the former One Direction-er’s 2019 single arrives on the heels of BTS’ own Permission to Dance on Stage virtual concert, which the K-pop idols livestreamed from Seoul earlier this week. Advertisement Related Video Meanwhile, Styles is busy regaling the countr...
SEVENTEEN Breaks Down Their New Album Attacca Track by Track: Exclusive
For our Track by Track feature, artists open up about the stories behind each song on their latest album. Today, SEVENTEEN take us track by track through their ninth mini-album, Attacca. Welcome to Attacca: aptly named after an antiquated word describing moving forward without pause, the EP is SEVENTEEN‘s ninth mini-album, the fourth during the pandemic era alone. The group has been going nonstop. As is par for the course for SEVENTEEN, the album features writing, composing, and arranging credits for all the group members, along with trusted collaborator Bumzu. It’s not all too common for K-pop artists to have such a heavy hand in the process, but the members of SEVENTEEN (along with many other artists under the HYBE umbrella) are enthusiastic exceptions. Advertisement Related Video This a...
K-Pop Star Giselle of aespa Lip Syncs N-Word, Twitter Gathers & Educates Her Over Folly
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: @flrtyvs / Twitter It’s 2021, and people still can’t wrap their heads around about when and when not to use the N-word. Giselle of K-pop group aespa is learning this the hard way as she was spotted lip-syncing the racial slur, and Twitter is gathering but also educating her on the misstep. The video in question was uploaded to aespa’s Youtube (it was reportedly a behind the scenes clip of the making of the song “Savage”), and then removed. In the clip the group is singing SZA’s “Love Galore” and Giselle clearly emphasized the n-word while she was getting her karaoke on. See it below, this is the Internet, where nothing gets wiped once it’s out there. Did Giselle know that lip-syncing the word, and passionately at that, was a no-no? The receipts are ...
24 Essential Acts to Catch on Tour This Fall and Winter
Despite some bumps, rainouts, and cancellations, touring has slowly started to come back to life. Summer festival season has come to a close — but there are still plenty of chances to catch some faves before 2021 is up, and even more dates into 2022. Take a look at some of the shows we’ll be catching in stadiums, arenas, and clubs throughout the fall and winter. And if you’re looking for more live inspiration, be sure to check out this page to keep up with all of the latest touring news. Harry Styles Advertisement <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1163247" data-attachment-id="1163247" data-permalink="https://consequence.net/2021/10/fall-winter-tours-2021-2022-list/harry-styles-tickets-credit-anthony-phamgetty-images-3/" data-orig-file="https://...
TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun and Taehyun Cover Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI’s “Stay”: Stream
Yeonjun and Taehyun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER have dropped their cover of “Stay” by Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI. Stream it below. On their take, the K-pop idols hew fairly close to the spirit of the original track, bouncing vocal lines off one another and letting their falsetto loose on the song’s floating melody. “When I’m away from you, I miss your touch/ You’re the reason I believe in love,” they croon over slamming pop production. “It’s been difficult for me to trust/ And I’m afraid that I’mma fuck it up/ Ain’t no way that I can leave you stranded/ ‘Cause you ain’t ever left me empty-handed.” Advertisement The TOMORROW X TOGETHER members also released a performance video to coincide with the “Stay” cover, in which they play the reigning No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 from a mattre...
10 Artists Who Changed Their Names Mid-Career
“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare wrote. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Juliet was imagining a simpler life after rechristening her Romeo, but the principle would also apply if that rose were already trademarked, or the flower had a racist past, or that particular perfume reminded you of a life you’re ready to leave behind. Artists change their names for lots of reasons, but it is almost always a result of pressure — whether that be internal or external. If there’s one thing these moments of transformation have in common, it’s that they represent a pivot point for the musician — a dividing line, after which they will never be exactly the same. In that spirit of renewal, we’ve assembled a list of 10 artists who decided that another name would smell much sw...
Eric Nam Announces 2022 World Tour Dates
As Eric Nam readies his next album There and Back Again, he’s wasting no time plotting out a tour. Today, the Korean-American singer-songwriter has unveiled the schedule for his massive 2022 world trek in support of the record. Nam will kick off the 46-date run in Phoenix this coming January before hitting major cities across North America. Then, he’ll head across the pond for a handful of gigs in Europe before closing out the tour in April with a series of UK dates. “I am so incredibly stoked to get back on the road and to do what I love the most, which is to perform on stage and to meet with my fans,” Nam said in a statement. “For the first time, I’ll be joined by a live band, reunited with my incredible dancers/crew, and playing a brand new album. I can’t wait to see you all and put on ...
BTS’ SUGA Remixes Coldplay Collaboration “My Universe”: Stream
Last month, Coldplay further cemented their status as one of the biggest bands active today when they collaborated with K-pop phenoms BTS on the track “My Universe.” And as if that weren’t enough, the two acts have today unveiled a remix of the song by none other than BTS’ SUGA. As expected of anything with BTS’ name attached, “My Universe” has already made history as the first No. 1 hit by two co-billed lead groups on the Billboard Hot 100. Now with rapper SUGA’s production, the kaleidoscopic tune boasts a new tropical house flair that calls to mind pool parties and beach flings — even as the temperatures outside cool down. “I’m thrilled to be able to work together with Coldplay, who I’ve admired since I was a kid, and honored to be a part of this remix,” SUGA said in a statement. Listen ...
