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Which BTS Member Is an Introvert or Extrovert? Watch Them Take a Myers-Briggs Test
BTS are putting their personalities to the test. Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook sat down for a special video, published Friday (May 6), in which they sat down with pen and paper to figure out what their Myers-Briggs personality types are. The Myers-Briggs personality test is an introspective questionnaire that is designed to measure psychological responses to get an idea of how said person perceives the world, reacts around others and makes decisions. With seven members in the group, the test determined which of the 16 total personality types the K-pop stars fell into and if there was any overlap between the guys. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Despite being international superstars, most of the BTS members tested as “I” ...
Watch Pete Davidson Joke That He ‘Secretly’ Hopes Kanye West ‘Pulls a Mrs. Doubtfire’
Kanye West spent the beginning of 2022 posting a number of photos on Instagram and releasing music videos that mocked and harassed Pete Davidson, to whom he gave the nickname “Skete.” The comedian, meanwhile, has been compiling material for his new stand-up special. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Davidson headlined two stand-up shows at the Fonda in Los Angeles, California, last week for the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, where he made a few jokes about his girlfriend Kim Kardashian’s estranged husband. “Does anybody else secretly hope that, like, Kanye pulls like a Mrs. Doubtfire?” he asked, met with laughs. “I come home one day and they’re like, this is the new housekeeper. And, he’s like, ‘What’s up fam?’” Davidson, of course...
The Ledger: How Much Will Music Subscriptions Grow in 2022?
The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online. Earnings season is a great time to read the tea leaves about the future of the streaming and subscription businesses. How much growth is ahead? Where will that growth come from? Is pricing headed up or down? The answers are vital for investors but are also important to labels, publishers and creators. In the last two weeks, three companies — Spotify, Universal Music Group and Believe — provided some outlook on the streaming market during their earnings calls with analysts. Their earnings reports appeared in the wake of Netflix’s warning of subscription growth slowdown and the abrupt demise of CNN’s subscription platform...
UFC 274: When & How to Watch the ‘Oliveira vs. Gaethje’ Fight Online
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. UFC fighters Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje are preparing to face off this weekend, but only one of them will have a chance at the lightweight title. The UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje main card event will air live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Saturday (May 7) at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV. Oliveira, a UFC Lightweight Champion, could win his 11th consecutive fight when he squares off against the No. 1 ranked Gaethje. However, Oliveira missed weight following two attempts on Friday, according to USA Today Sports. Oliveira weighed in at 155.5 pound...
Mercy Chinwo – Onyedika Gi ft Glowrie
Sensational gospel music minister Mercy Chinwo drops a heartwarming worship song tagged “Onyedika gi”, with the vocal assistance of minister Glowrie. After the release of Mercy Chinwo’s highly anticipated album “Satisfied” in 2020 where so many prominent gospel artists were featured, she is out again with these amazing singles where she featured a rising star called Glowrie. Mercy has indeed proven that she is a talented and skillful music person through her beautiful songs, yes! She’s a hitmaker. Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian-born gospel artist that has been into music right from when she was a young teenager. She joined the choir of her church as a young girl and was also the music prefect in high school in her hometown Port Harcourt therefore music has always been her thing. TOP SONGS FOR ...
Charles Okocha – We Asaaaaa
Check out this brand new single from Charles Okocha titled “We Asaaaaa”, out now. Nigerian Nollywood actor cum singer Charles Okocha makes his music debut for the year with an amazing groovy tune titled “We Asaaaaa“. He joins the list of Nollywood celebrities that have taken a turn in music direction like Jim Iyke, Tonto Dike, and Angela Okorie amongst others. The new single is produced by Masterkraft and this is a banger that should be added to your playlist. It is a follow-up to his previous song “Am O Shine“. Listen and share Charles Okocha – “We Asaaaaa” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Charles_Okocha_-_We_Asaaaaa_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
sumthin sumthin’s Boundary-Pushing Style Radiates In 4-Track EP, “Light Garden”
A day with new music from sumthin sumthin is always a good day. With an extensive discography that dates back to 2016, he has undoubtedly cemented himself as a tastemaker in the world of bass music, artfully interpolating forward-thinking arrangements with ethereal sound design while boasting a consistent production style that is undoubtedly his. Now, the virtuosic trap producer has returned to Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats imprint to unveil his latest EP, Light Garden. Spanning four tracks—including a standout collaboration with none other than the beloved CloZee—Light Garden makes for a stunning showcase of sumthin sumthin’s genre-bending sonic identity. The titular “Light Garden” displays sumthin sumthin’s musical duality with its ethereal intro ahead of gritty second half, whic...
Prismo and Elle Vee Join Forces for Breathtaking Single, “Ignite”
In a collision of electronic music bravura, Prismo and Elle Vee have joined forces for a riveting single called “Ignite.” “Ignite” arrives by way of Lost In Dreams, a record label launched by Insomniac to focus on future bass, melodic dubstep and electronic pop music. It’s the first single in two years for the versatile Prismo, whose brushstroke is as fluid and formidable as ever. Serenaded by a dark and sultry guitar riff, the production of “Ignite” is slow-burning until an electrifying drop takes hold with a gripping bass patch. It’s here where the intensity of the track’s lyrical elements align with its heart-racing sound design, exploring the difficulties of resuscitating the spark of a moth-eaten relationship with a ...
SiriusXM Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month With ZHU, JVNA, More
It’s officially Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and to commemorate the occasion, SiriusXM has announced a slate of special programming that highlights the community’s electronic dance music artists. Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio, for example, will broadcast an exclusive mix on Channel 104 from May 25-31. Featuring tracks by all Asian producers, it will play alongside music by the likes of ZHU, Qrion and Wax Motif. To mirror Aoki’s 2021 “APIDA ON AIR” initiative, Elephante and JVNA will appear as guest DJs, among others. Meanwhile on Channel 305, 88rising Radio has invited AAPI artists like Stephanie Poetri, Ilima-Lei Macfarland and Tiffany Day to hop on the air as guest hosts throughout the entire month of May. Notably, 88rising ...
SNBRN and FREAK ON Unite On Intoxicating House Track, “I Don’t Think U Do”
Nearly two months after releasing his latest record “When We’re Awake,” SNBRN has returned alongside FREAK ON for an effortlessly catchy collaboration called “I Don’t Think U Do.” A track seemingly made strictly to take over a club, “I Don’t Think U Do” is yet another triumphant showing for both SNBRN and FREAK ON. It arrives perfectly packaged for the nearest dancefloor, equipped with an intoxicating, no-frills beat that can simply be defined as house music in its purest form. Out now on Ultra Records, “I Don’t Think U Do” is crisp and groovy, taking its organic four-on-the-floor beat and bolstering it with an earworm sample that’ll stay in your head long after the lights come on. ̶...
Arcade Fire Announce 2022 Tour
The return of Arcade Fire continues. Following today’s release of WE, the band has announced a batch of North American tour dates, marking its first trek since the second leg of the Everything Now tour finished in 2018. Beck will play an acoustic support set on the North American dates, with Feist supporting in Europe. Find the group’s full schedule below. A dollar, pound, or euro from every ticket sale will go to Kanpe, which supports vulnerable communities in Haiti, thanks to Arcade Fire’s partnership with Plus1. In March, Arcade Fire dropped “The Lightning I, II,” their first official single in five years. The track arrived with a music video directed by Emily Kai Bock. The follow-up to 2017’s Everything Now was produced by Nigel Godrich, Win Butler, and Régine Chassagne. Find the rest ...
Watch Feist Harmonize With an Obnoxious Buzzing Sound in a Theater’s Basement Dressing Room
Feist is wrapping up a series of concerts dubbed Multitudes, which has featured the premiere of new music. During one of the last stops in California, she ended up in the historic Stanford Memorial Auditorium’s basement dressing room with an electrical buzzing sound that persistently and ambiently droned a single note that would irritate the vast majority of humans. Ever the professional, Feist sat down in front of a camera and processed her feelings by harmonizing an impromptu song about the “note of the sad dressing room.” It’s great. Watch it happen below. “Imagine working in this space with this note at all times, telling you that you’re in a basement of a historic theater but this is the backdrop to your life—this note that you have to integrate your thoughts around,” she sings. Feist...
