K-pop experienced a huge boom all over the globe thanks to such groups as BTS, Blackpink, and Tomorrow X Together. Many of their members are sharing their solo music with the world this spring, and their solo debuts are proving to be pretty amazing and history-making. Jimin (BTS) While BTS is on hiatus, Jimin decided […]
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]]>K-pop experienced a huge boom all over the globe thanks to such groups as BTS, Blackpink, and Tomorrow X Together. Many of their members are sharing their solo music with the world this spring, and their solo debuts are proving to be pretty amazing and history-making.
Jimin (BTS)
While BTS is on hiatus, Jimin decided to use the free time on his hands to drop his solo album Face. It debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart, while its latest single “Like Crazy” made history as the first song by a South Korean solo artist to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jisoo (Blackpink)
Blackpink members Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa all released their solo debut singles in the past, and it was just a matter of time before Jisoo followed suit. Her first solo song “Flower” was released as a part of her debut single album Me, which became the first record by a K-pop female solo artist to cross a million pre-orders.
Suga (BTS)
Suga released several mixtapes during his time with BTS, and he’s now getting ready to drop his first solo LP. He’ll release the album D-Day under his allies on Agust D on April 21, and he’ll celebrate its release by embarking on a first solo tour across Asia and the U.S.
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The Grammy Awards took place on Sunday with Jon Batiste and Silk Sonic taking top awards by the end of the night. The live show gave us more amazing performances than we can count and here are five that created the most buzz and got everyone talking. Olivia Rodrigo – “Drivers License” We’ve already seen […]
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]]>The Grammy Awards took place on Sunday with Jon Batiste and Silk Sonic taking top awards by the end of the night. The live show gave us more amazing performances than we can count and here are five that created the most buzz and got everyone talking.
Olivia Rodrigo – “Drivers License”
We’ve already seen many live performances of Rodrigo’s breakout hit “Drivers License”, but it’s always fun to see what’s she’ll come up with next and her Grammy performance perfectly summed up the song’s nostalgic vibe.
Lil Nas X – “Montero” Medley
Lil Nas X brought some amazing choreography to the Grammys with his futuristic medley of the best songs from his album Montero, including “Dead Right Now,” “Montero” & “Industry Baby”.
BTS – “Butter”
We can count on BTS to go viral and give us an amazing dance performance every time they hit the stage, and they certainly didn’t disappoint when they performed their chart-topping hit “Butter” at the Grammys.
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever”
Billie Eilish didn’t win any Grammys this time around, but her performance of “Happier Than Ever” was a consolation prize for her fans. She used it to pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
“In Memoriam” Tribute
Cynthia Erivo, Ben Platt, Rachel Zeglel, and Leslie Odom Jr. came together for the “In Memoriam” tribute and performed a touching medley paying homage to the late Stephen Sondheim.
Check out the complete Grammys show below.
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]]>The nominations for the upcoming Grammy Awards have been announced last week, bringing many surprises our way. The list of nominees features some nods and snubs that we didn’t see coming, and here are five that got everyone talking. Snub: BTS Grammy voters have a habit of snubbing BTS, and they did it once again […]
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]]>The nominations for the upcoming Grammy Awards have been announced last week, bringing many surprises our way. The list of nominees features some nods and snubs that we didn’t see coming, and here are five that got everyone talking.
Snub: BTS
Grammy voters have a habit of snubbing BTS, and they did it once again this year. Despite giving us one of the biggest hits of the summer with “Butter”, they received just one nomination.
Surprise: Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste deserves all the praise that’s coming his way for his latest album We Are, but no one really expected him to top the list of nominations with 11 nods, beating the likes of Doja Cat and Justin Bieber.
Snub: Taylor Swift
Swift only received a nomination for album of the year with Evermore, but her omission from the nominee list is somewhat understandable because she decided not to submit her re-recordings for nominations.
Surprise: The Weeknd
Despite boycotting the Grammys, The Weeknd received three Grammy nominations this time around, for his recent collaborations with Kanye West and Doja Cat.
Snub: Kacey Musgraves
The Grammys have shown Musgraves a lot of love when they inexpediently rewarded her with the album of the year for Golden Hour, and that’s why it’s so surprising to see her only get two nods in country categories this time around.
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After conquering the hip-hop scene and working with some of the leading rap artists, Megan Thee Stallion is coming for other genres. She joined forces with several K-pop and Latin artists throughout 2021, and here are some of her best international collaborations. “SG” ft. DJ Snake, Ozuna, and Lisa Stallion’s latest single is a perfect […]
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]]>After conquering the hip-hop scene and working with some of the leading rap artists, Megan Thee Stallion is coming for other genres. She joined forces with several K-pop and Latin artists throughout 2021, and here are some of her best international collaborations.
“SG” ft. DJ Snake, Ozuna, and Lisa
Stallion’s latest single is a perfect mix of hip-hop, K-pop, reggaeton, and EDM. It sees her joining forces with the French DJ and record producer DJ Snake, Puerto Rican singer Ozuna, and Blackpink member Lisa for a catchy single “SG” aka “Sexy Girl”.
“Butter (Remix)” ft. BTS
BTS gave us one of the defining songs of summer 2021 with “Butter” and they made it even better by asking Stallion to hop on the remix. Her verse gave this viral hit some edge, and the Grammy-winner rapper is hoping she’ll get a chance to collaborate with the K-pop band again.
“Crazy Family” ft. Maluma and Rock Mafia
The animated movie The Addams Family 2 came with a pretty amazing soundtrack, and Megan Thee Stallion was one of the artists who made it what it is. She teamed up with the Colombian singer Maluma and superstar producer Rock Mafia for a new song called “Crazy Family”.
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BTS has such a passionate fan base that we can count on each new song they share with the world to shatter records and top the charts. That was centrally the case this year because the K-pop group gave us not one, not two, but three chart-topping singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Butter” […]
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]]>BTS has such a passionate fan base that we can count on each new song they share with the world to shatter records and top the charts. That was centrally the case this year because the K-pop group gave us not one, not two, but three chart-topping singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“Butter”
BTS kicked off their chart domination in May when they dropped their summer anthem “Butter”. It easily debuted at no. 1 and went on to spend 10 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the longest-running no. 1 hit of 2021.
“Permission to Dance”
“Butter” wasn’t BTS’s only candidate for the song of the summer. In the middle of its chart domination, they dropped another catchy track—”Permission to Dance”. It also debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, but only spent one week at no.1 before “Butter” continued its reign.
“My Universe” ft. Coldplay
Summer may be behind us, but BTS’s chart domination is far from over. They returned to no. 1 with the Coldplay collaboration “My Universe”, set to be featured on the British band’s upcoming album Music of the Spheres. This became the first song by two co-billed lead groups to ever top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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This year’s edition of Global Citizen Live gave us epic performances by Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez, and Doja Cat, but if we had to pick a single act that stole the show, it would be Coldplay. Chris Martin and co. delivered some amazing performances throughout the show—and they didn’t do it all alone. “My Universe” ft. […]
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]]>This year’s edition of Global Citizen Live gave us epic performances by Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez, and Doja Cat, but if we had to pick a single act that stole the show, it would be Coldplay. Chris Martin and co. delivered some amazing performances throughout the show—and they didn’t do it all alone.
“My Universe” ft. BTS
Coldplay’s most talked-about performance at Global Citizen Live saw them joining forces with K-pop band BTS. Unlike most other songs that Coldplay performed at this live show, “My Universe” is a brand-new single, set to be featured on their upcoming album Music of the Spheres.
“Yellow” ft. Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes
Cabello and Mendes both hit the stage at Global Citizen Live on their own, but they didn’t end things there. They also joined Coldplay halfway through the performance of their smash hit “Yellow” and somehow managed to make this song even better.
“Fix You” ft. Billie Eilish and Finneas
Billie Eilish was one of the stars taking part in this 24-hour live musical event, but performing on her own just wasn’t enough for her. She joined forces with Coldplay for a special performance of their hit song “Fix You”, and her brother Finneas was right there by her side.
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]]>Summer usually gives us countless songs that make it atop the Billboard Hot 100. Our favorite artists surprised us with many catchy tracks this time around, but not many managed to reach no. 1. Only four songs topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this summer, so what is the secret behind their success? BTS – […]
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]]>Summer usually gives us countless songs that make it atop the Billboard Hot 100. Our favorite artists surprised us with many catchy tracks this time around, but not many managed to reach no. 1. Only four songs topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this summer, so what is the secret behind their success?
BTS – “Butter”
Summer kicked off with “Butter” at no. 1, and it’s not difficult to see why. BTS has the most passionate fan base on the pop scene, and their summer anthem is so catchy that you don’t have to be a K-pop fan to love it.
BTS – “Permission to Dance”
“Permission to Dance” spent only a week atop the Billboard Hot 100, as a result of fans’ streaming efforts. Following its no. 1 debut, BTS returned to no. 1 with “Butter”.
The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber – “Stay”
If we had to pick a defining summer hit of 2021, it would definitely be “Stay”. The collaboration between Justin Bieber and the rising star Kid Laroi spent five weeks on top and it’s highly likely it will stay there for a few more.
Drake ft. Future and Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”
Drake created quite a commotion with his latest album Certified Lover Boy, and seeing it produce a no. 1 hit wasn’t a shocker. “Way 2 Sexy” stayed at the top spot for its debut week alone, before being replaced by “Stay”.
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As if Big Macs and fries weren’t enough, McDonald’s has been leading the fast-food industry in celebrity collaborations. If you want to be as much like your favorite celebrity as possible, you can eat like they do by ordering their McDonald’s order. There have been tons of exciting collaborations from some of the biggest stars […]
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]]>As if Big Macs and fries weren’t enough, McDonald’s has been leading the fast-food industry in celebrity collaborations. If you want to be as much like your favorite celebrity as possible, you can eat like they do by ordering their McDonald’s order. There have been tons of exciting collaborations from some of the biggest stars and unsurprisingly, these meals sell out quickly. Here are some of our favorite collaborations to date.
J Balvin
J Balvin’s collaboration was released in October 2020 and it came with a Big Mac, medium fries with ketchup, and an Oreo McFlurry. It’s worth noting that the Big Mac came without pickles. Unfortunately, the official collaboration is no longer available on the McDonald’s menu, but you can still order each item separately.
Travis Scott
The “Cactus Jack” meal was released in September 2020 and was available for a limited time. It came with a Quarter Pounder with cheese, bacon, and lettuce, plus a medium fry with barbecue sauce, and a Sprite with extra ice.
BTS
The latest collaboration is BTS’ and it launched on May 26, 2021, and is available until June 20. The meal includes a large fry, a 10-piece chicken nugget, a drink of your choice, and two sauces. The sauces, Sweet Chili and Cajun, are available for the first time in the U.S.
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]]>BTS never had trouble creating buzz for their new songs, and they’re doing it better than ever with their latest single “Butter”. Poised to be one of the songs of summer 2021, “Butter” has already set several major records since its release and the best is yet to come. YouTube Records The retro music video […]
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]]>BTS never had trouble creating buzz for their new songs, and they’re doing it better than ever with their latest single “Butter”. Poised to be one of the songs of summer 2021, “Butter” has already set several major records since its release and the best is yet to come.
YouTube Records
The retro music video for “Butter” premiered on YouTube and set several major records along the way. It’s currently the most-viewed YouTube video in the first 24 hours with 108.2 million views. It’s also the fastest YouTube video to reach 10 million views in just 13 minutes, and also the fastest video to reach 100 million views on this video-sharing platform.
Streaming Records
YouTube isn’t the only platform that “Butter” is ruling right now. This song broke Spotify’s all-time record for the biggest song debut in the platform’s history and also had the largest single-day streams of any song ever. According to Big Hit Music, the song also debuted at no. 1 on iTunes Top Songs chart in 101 different regions, including the U.S. and Canada.
Live Performances
BTS delivered their first live performance of “Butter” at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. The K-pop band is also set to appear on Late Show with Stephen Colbert on May 25th. “Butter” will start airing on contemporary hit radio stations that same day, and we’re yet to see how this will reflect on its success on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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2020 has been a monumental year in the history of the Billboard 200 chart, with several international artists reaching for the stars. Here are three acts that found enormous success in the U.S. with their latest non-English studio albums. Bad Bunny Bad Bunny dropped two albums in 2020, and finally managed to top the Billboard […]
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]]>2020 has been a monumental year in the history of the Billboard 200 chart, with several international artists reaching for the stars. Here are three acts that found enormous success in the U.S. with their latest non-English studio albums.
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny dropped two albums in 2020, and finally managed to top the Billboard 200 with his latest studio effort El Último Tour Del Mundo. What makes the success of this LP so monumental is the fact it’s the first all-Spanish language album in the history of the chart.
BTS
BTS gave us not one, but two chart-topping albums this year with Map of the Soul: 7 and Be. By doing so, they became the fastest group to earn five no. 1 albums since the Beatles, and the first to top the Billboard Hot 100 with a Korean song thanks to “Life Goes On”.
Blackpink
Blackpink is still waiting for their first no. 1 album atop the Billboard 200, but their latest record The Album was pretty monumental. It debuted at no. 2, making this the highest-charting female Korean album, and we’re expecting to see Blackpink breaking its own record in the future.
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