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BTS Explain Why Their Hit ‘Dynamite’ ‘Wouldn’t Be Here If There Was No COVID-19′
BTS kicked off Thanksgiving week by landing on the cover of Esquire on Monday (Nov. 23), dishing on everything from the success of “Dynamite” to their brand-new album Be. In the interview, done over Zoom all the way from Big Hit Entertainment headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, the K-pop boy band revealed that the direction of their latest music actually took its cue in response to the ongoing global pandemic. “‘Dynamite’ wouldn’t be here if there was no COVID-19,” RM revealed about the creation of the band’s first-ever No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. “For this song, we wanted to go easy and simple and positive. Not some, like, deep vibes or shadows. We just wanted to go easy.” {“nid”:”9488267″,”type...
‘Shawn Mendes: In Wonder’: Film Review
Shawn Mendes, the 22-year-old Canadian folk-pop singer with the velour trill, is a bard of puppy love. Throughout his prolific oeuvre — three studio albums since 2015 — the male ingénue guilelessly croons about budding romance and sweeping passion and blossoming youth like a modern-day Romeo hopping from muse to muse. “I can’t write one song that’s not about you!” he serenades in “If I Can’t Have You,” his infectiously percussive 2019 single. “Can’t drink without thinkin’ about you! Is it too late to tell you that everything means nothing if I can’t have you?” His songs are as peppy and mellifluous as his persona is honeyed and nonthreatening. Wunderkind Mendes rose to prominence in the post-Bieber era of democratized ...
Nandi Bushell Responds to Dave Grohl’s ‘Submission of Defeat’
After Dave Grohl’s concession to Nandi Bushell on A Late Show With Stephen Colbert last week, the 10-year-old drumming prodigy has shared her response. “Mr. Grohl, thou declare defeat at my feet. The rock Gods of roll watch you retreat. Your legend in history will echo in time, but still, you resign to a child of 3-foot-9 [-inches],” Bushell said in a new video. Filled with lots of screaming and some interesting rhymes, Bushell didn’t just rag on Grohl’s loss but also showed her gratitude for joining the battle. “It has been an honor battling you, Mr. Grohl,” she ended her speech, “and I can’t wait to write our song together.” Bushell and Grohl’s drum battle has been going on since August. Their back-and-forth even sparked t...
Taylor Swift Is In The Studio ‘Re-Recording All of My Old Music’
Taylor Swift missed the opportunity to keep and control her masters. So, she’s going back to the recording board to make them all from scratch. On Sunday night (Nov. 22), Swift was among the big winners at the 2020 American Music Awards, where she took out three categories, for best artist, best female pop/rock artist and best music video. The pop superstar wasn’t at the ceremony, though she had a good excuse. Speaking in a pre-recorded video, Swift explained that she’s working on her old stuff. “You guys have been beyond wonderful all the years of my career, but especially this one when we’ve been so far apart,” she said. “The reason I’m not there tonight is I’m re-recording all of my old music in the studio we originally recorded it.” {“nid”...
The Weeknd, J.Lo and All the Hot Takes From the 2020 AMAs
The American Music Awards are now in the books, but fans watching on at home are still feeling the vibes. Taylor Swift, BTS and Doja Cat were big winners at the ceremony Sunday night (Nov. 22), and they were hot talking points on social media for hours stretching into the new week. {“nid”:”9488301″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”18 Things You Didn't See on TV at the 2020 AMAs”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/news\/awards\/9488301\/2020-amas-didnt-see-on-tv\/”,”media”:{“width”:1548,”height”:1024,”extension”:”jpg”,”mime_type”:”image\/jpeg”,”type”:”image”,”path”:”https:\/\/static....
Gigi Hadid Just Shared a Gorgeous Photo of Her ‘Bestie’ Baby
Gigi Hadid appears to be a natural as a mom. The 25-year-old fashion model just shared some rare and totally gorgeous photos of herself and her newly-born baby to Zayn Malik. In one photo, Hadid is wearing a hat and warm clothes in an autumnal park, with the youngster strapped to her chest, sleeping. “A whole new kind of busy & tired, but she’s da bestie so she got Christmas decorations early,” she writes. It’s no wonder mom is tired. She’s been busy. In other pictures, Hadid shows off the family tree, all decorated for her first Christmas with bub. Dua Lipa spotted the Instagram and sent some good spirited emojis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) Gigi and Zayn announced their little bundle of joy in September. “Our baby girl is here, hea...
BTS’ ‘BE’ Album Is This Week’s Fan Favorite New Music
BTS’ latest album, BE, has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Nov. 20) on Billboard, choosing the K-pop group’s new eight-track album as their favorite new music release of the past week. BE brought in nearly 47% of the vote, beating out new music by Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber (“Monster”), Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa (“Prisoner”), Megan Thee Stallion (“Good News”) and others. {“nid”:”9487831″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”BTS Reflect on Canceled World Tour Amid Coronavirus In 'Life Goes On' Music Video”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/news\/international\/9487831\/bts-life-goes-on-music-video\/”,&...
Hilary Duff in Quarantine Due to COVID-19 Exposure
Hilary Duff, who is currently pregnant, has revealed that she was exposed to COVID-19. On Saturday (Nov. 21), the actress and singer told her followers on social media that she was in quarantine. “Exposed to covid,” she wrote in an Instagram Story. “Quarantine day 2.” “Fml,” said Duff, who appears to be isolating herself in the basement, away from her family. {“nid”:”9472414″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Hilary Duff Is Pregnant With Her Third Child: 'We are growing! Mostly Me'”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/columns\/pop\/9472414\/hilary-duff-matthew-koma-pregnant-third-child\/”,”media”:{“width”:1548,”height”:1024,”e...
Justin Bieber Says He’s ‘Utterly Obsessed’ With Wife Hailey in Sweet Birthday Tribute
Justin Bieber penned a romantic message his wife, Hailey, in celebration of her birthday. “My eyes are 4 you. My heart is 4 you. My soul is 4 you. My love is 4 you. I am Home wherever you are. You are my safe place. I am completely and utterly obsessed with who you are. My biggest dream is growing old with you. I can’t believe you are mine forever,” Bieber wrote on Instagram, where he shared a slideshow of photos on Sunday (Nov. 22). “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY,” he said. {“nid”:”9487143″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Shawn Mendes & Justin Bieber Face the 'Monster' Inside In Powerful New Single: Watch”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/columns\/pop\/9487143\/shawn-mendes-justin-bieb...
AC/DC’s ‘Power Up’ Charges In at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
AC/DC’s Power Up debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, giving the legendary rock band its third chart-topping set. The new studio effort was released via Columbia Records on Nov. 13 and starts with 117,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 19, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. AC/DC previously hit No. 1 with 2008’s Black Ice and 1981’s For Those About to Rock (We Salute You). All told, Power Up is AC/DC’s 26th charting album, and 10th top 10. Also in the top 10, Future and Lil Uzi Vert’s first collaborative album, Pluto x Baby Pluto, debuts at No. 2, Chris Stapleton’s Starting Over enters at No. 3, Queen’s Greatest Hits reaches the top 10 for the first time and the prolific YoungBoy Never Broke Again clocks his fourth top 10 of 2020 wit...
Monstercat Clarifies Controversial Twitch Affiliate “Fast-Track” Service
The Canadian label clarified an announcement that seemingly offered Twitch users a way to pay their way into Affiliate status on the platform. A few days ago, Monstercat announced a new service that would be included in their “Monstercat Gold” program. The new offering was advertised as a way for subscribers to “fast-track Affiliate status” on Twitch. The announcement led to controversy in the streaming community since Affiliate status traditionally had to be earned, not purchased. The Canadian electronic record label backpedaled two days later, taking to social media to clarify that they did not mean to assert that Affiliate status would be guaranteed to subscribers. “To clarify our original post, all current Gold subscribe...
Jeremih Out Of ICU, Still Battling COVID-19
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Prayers have been answered. Chicago singer Jeremih has been removed from the ICU, where he was battling COVID-19 since at least last week. Fans first learned of Jeremih’s condition via social media, with Chance The Rapper asking for prayers on his behalf before 50 Cent then reveal he was suffering from the coronavirus. Fortunately, the crooner’s family that he is now out of the ICU and recovering in a regular hospital room. Reports TMZ: The R&B singer’s family tells TMZ … Jeremih has been transferred out of the ICU he was being treated at last week and is now going to spend the rest of his recovery in a regular hospital setting, where the “true healing” is set to begin. We’re also told the fam thanks everyone for the...
