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Blackpink Is Teaming Up With YouTube to Launch ‘Pink Venom’ Challenge
Blinks, get ready to dance. In celebration of their upcoming music video for “Pink Venom,” Blackpink is inviting fans to take part in the #PinkVenomChallenge with a special countdown livestream starting tonight (Aug. 18) at 11 p.m. ET via the girl group’s official YouTube channel. Once Blackpink drops the highly anticipated music video on 12 a.m. ET Friday (Aug. 19), Blinks can head to YouTube Shorts to join Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa for a global dance party as part of the #PinkVenomChallenge. Fans worldwide can participate by creating and sharing their best dance moves from the “Pink Venom” music video on Shorts, and adding the hashtag #PinkVenomChallenge to the caption. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The #PinkVenomChallenge will r...
How SEVENTEEN Navigated Contract Negotiations & Pandemic Concerns to Arrive at Their Celebratory Albums & Tour
SEVENTEEN made their post-pandemic return to international fans with the Aug. 10 Vancouver kick-off concert of their “Be the Sun” world tour. While the arena show focused on high-cardio and intricate performances from the six albums the K-pop powerhouses churned out these last two years, there was an undeniable sentimentality for this stage comeback. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We’re really, really happy to be here,” member Joshua told the Canadian crowd, his doe eyes sparkling when addressing the fans ahead of their encore. “We had a great time here while resting and an even more amazing time with you guys — the energy out here is crazy, so thank you so much.” No doubt, the warm welcome was all the more meaningful given the group’...
T.I. Punched One of The Chainsmokers in the Face
T.I. punched one of The Chainsmokers in the face. You might be having a bad day, you might be despairing at the state of the world, but we have proof that good things do happen. For instance, T.I. punching one of The Chainsmokers in the face. “T.I. just literally punched me in the face,” The Chainsmoker’s Drew Taggart explained in a TikTok on August 16th. Slurring his words, he added, “We were on a vibe, and I gave him a kiss on the cheek, and he totally punched me in the face. It was my fault.” His partner Alex Pall was then given an order: “‘You need to get get your boy.’” Taggart continued, “He punched me in the face, and I was like, ‘Ok, I’m sorry,’ and he was like, ‘Alright, cool, we’re good’ It was the weirdest interaction ever.” Advertisement Related Video T.I....
Mariah Carey’s “Queen of Christmas” Trademark Attempt Disputed by Other Singers
Mariah Carey is looking to cash in on her holiday music success by trademarking the title “Queen of Christmas,” but singers Darlene Love and Elizabeth Chan — who each have their own valid claim to the crown — are looking to prevent a monopoly on the term. After Carey’s March 2021 trademark claim was recently made public, Chan filed a formal declaration of opposition in court, and Love has hinted at doing the same. Along with “Queen of Christmas,” Carey also filed for exclusive rights to “QOC,” “Princess of Christmas,” and “Christmas Princess.” Back in 2019, her classic song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 25 years after its release. Since then, it has become the first holiday song to reach one billion streams on Spotify. Chan, who exclusively ...
Coldplay Lights Up Mexico City in Cinematic ‘Humankind’ Video: Watch
Coldplay unfurled a cinematic music video for their song “Humankind” on Wednesday (Aug. 17). Shot in Mexico City during the band’s ongoing world tour, the visual features Chris Martin and his bandmates performing the track from 2021’s Music of the Spheres for a massive crowd of nearly 260,000 fans inside Foro Sol. “I know, I know, I know/ We’re only human/ I know, I know, I know/ How we’re designed, yeah/ I know, I know, I know/ We’re only human/ But from another planet/ Still they call us humankind,” Martin crows on the chorus as the audience chants along with every other line and fireworks erupt above the packed stadium. The video marks Coldplay’s latest offering from their Music of the Spheres era following visuals for “Biyutiful” featuring otherworldly puppet band The Weirdos, “People ...
Joe Jonas Gets Real About Using Anti-Aging & Cosmetic Injectables: ‘There’s a Stigma That’s Fading’
Joe Jonas opened up about his personal approach to grooming and self-care in a new interview on Tuesday (Aug. 16). One day after celebrating his 33rd birthday, the Jonas Brothers heartthrob detailed his appreciation for taking care of his skin, telling People, “We’re all getting older and part of that is being comfortable [in our skin].” As such, he’s even become the new face of cosmetic injectable Xeomin as part of the brand’s “Beauty on Your Terms” marketing campaign, gladly breaking down some of the taboos around men investing in self-care and esthetics. “I don’t think it’s necessarily something that we have to shy away from,” he said. “We can be open and honest about it and be confident and not really shy away from speaking our truth. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See late...
Demi Lovato Struggled With ‘a Lot of Survivor’s Guilt’ Following Mac Miller’s Death
After all of the trauma Demi Lovato has endured over the last few years, the singer is ready to address the emotional toll recovering from substance abuse has taken on her. In a new interview with Zane Lowe that Apple Music is sharing first with Billboard, Lovato spoke about a song on their forthcoming album Holy Fvck (out Friday, Aug. 19, via Island Records) titled “Dead Friends,” and how it was written in the emotional fallout they dealt with watching friends and colleagues such as Mac Miller die via drug overdose while she survived. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’ve made friends of all ages. I’ve lost friends that were around my age, and those hurt so deeply because we’ve been in the trenches together,” the singer said of the new so...
A Timeline of Snoop Dogg’s History With K-Pop
Throughout his decades in the music business, Snoop Dogg has shown love for music genres across the spectrum. From his hip-hop start with the Billboard 200 No. 1 album Doggystyle to charting on the Gospel and reggae charts, Snoop has proven himself to be a multifaceted music star. While the Korean pop scene may not seem like an obvious connection for Snoop Dogg, the rapper has been mixing it up with K-pop artists for more than a decade. Earlier this year, Snoop told viewers on American Song Contest that “K-pop is my guilty pleasure” while he hosted the NBC singing competition alongside Kelly Clarkson. From teaming up with girl groups like Girls’ Generation and 2NE1 in the ’00s to sharing his expertise with Korean rappers like WINNER’s Mino, Basick and Superbee, Snoop has continuously lent ...
How to Get Tickets to Sabrina Carpenter’s 2022 Tour
Sabrina Carpenter tickets are sure to be in high demand as the singer-songwriter-actress embarks on her first North American headlining tour since 2019’s Singular circuit. Carpenter first broke out as Maya Hart, the co-star in Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World series, and has since appeared in movies like the 2018 drama The Hate U Give, the 2020 Netflix dance comedy Work It, and many more. The multi-hyphenate’s musical sensibilities have often come in tandem with her acting gigs, so expect some well-honed theatrics to go along with her completely new set from her latest album, emails i can’t send. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Sabrina Carpenter’s Next Tour? Advertisement Related Video Sabrina Carpenter’s 2022 tour kicks off in Orlando, Flo...
BLACKPINK Shares Haunting Music Video Teaser for ‘Pink Venom’: Watch
Only three more days until BLACKPINK releases their highly anticipated comeback single, “Pink Venom,” and the girl group has released the first official trailer for the track’s forthcoming music music video on Tuesday (Aug. 16). The trailer starts off with brown dust blowing in the wind, then cuts to an ornate blade being sharpened by a moving whetstone. Scenes of a pair of hands strumming a string instrument then flashes to an eerie cut of several black-hooded figures sitting motionless on the ground. Members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé then walk in. While Lisa and Rosé’s faces are partially obscured by the camera work, Jennie and Jisoo have red and pink masks covering the bottom portion of their faces as they intensely gaze into the camera. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and ...
Madonna’s Top 20 Songs
This article originally ran in 2014 and has been updated in honor of Madonna’s birthday on August 16th. Here’s a funny picture: In July 1983, metalheads and popsters all stormed into their closest Sam Goody, where they likely collided head first in the aisle at M whilst clamoring for Kill ‘Em All or Madonna. Parents scoffed at the time, but either party held the debut album to the future leader of their respective genres. Wild, huh? It’s almost like something out of a Far Side comic; the two most opposite musical forces, both then and today, essentially born as twins. Cowabunga. Of course, as history goes, Madonna’s self-titled debut didn’t exactly blow out the mall doors upon arrival. The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 123, and it wasn’t until over a year later that it peaked… at ...
Adele Opens Up About Postponed Las Vegas Residency: “There Was Just No Soul in It”
Back in January, Adele postponed her “Weekends with Adele” Las Vegas residency just one night before it was scheduled to begin, citing various COVID-19 delays. Now, the artist is opening up about her decision, revealing that there was “just no soul” in the show she originally plotted. “The stage setup wasn’t right,” Adele told Elle. “It was very disconnected from me and my band, and it lacked intimacy. And maybe I tried too hard to give it those things in such a controlled environment.” “Weekends with Adele” was set to take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a 4,300-plus-seat venue with a 15,700-square-foot stage. In the interview, Adele recounted a moment during rehearsals in which she sang a cappella from the foot of the stage, and as her voice filled the room, she realized she’d ...
