by Cece Lewis | Sep 17, 2023 | Music
‘GUTS’ by Olivia Rodrigo debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 302k units (150k pure). It becomes her second #1 album.
‘GUTS‘ becomes Olivia Rodrigo’s biggest album debut in the US, surpassing ‘SOUR’.
Rodrigo’s “GUTS” (94K) scores the biggest vinyl sales week for an artist born this century, surpassing her own “SOUR” (76K) and “Happier Than Ever” (73K).
Olivia Rodrigo becomes the first female artist in nearly a decade to debut her first two chart entries at #1 on the Billboard 200 (first since Ariana Grande).
V’s “Layover” debuts at #2 on the Billboard 200 Chart with 100,000 units. It ties as the highest charting album by a Korean soloist in US history.
With Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ and V’s ‘LAYOVER’ at #1 and #2 on the Billboard 200 respectively, this marks the first time two artists of Asian descent occupied the top 2 in Billboard 200 history.
by Cece Lewis | Sep 14, 2023 | Music
Ariana Grande’s unreleased track “Fantasize” was leaked and received over 70,000 streams in the Philippines alone before being removed from Spotify.
A mysterious user going by the name “Adriana Venti”—a play on the 30-year-old singer’s last name, which in Italian means “large”—uploaded the song to the streaming platform.
On September 4th, the song peaked at number 200 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Philippines list, with 71,335 streams.
Even though the song’s real name is “Fantasize,” it was uploaded on August 19th under the title “But Just Before I Go, Theres Something You Should Know” and published by “YUH RECORDS.”
The artwork for the fake single was taken from the Instagram page of make-up artist Ash K Holm. In the original photo, Grande is wearing a satin bra and holding a lipstick, with the caption “Pastel Dreams.”
It’s not the first time the singer’s music has been leaked. Several of Grande’s demos and unreleased tracks were leaked online in March, which the singer called “horrible.”
Ariana Grande decided to speak out today about her unreleased music being leaked and shared online.
“This is so disheartening,” Grande says. “I was going to come back to this hook to use eventually. I don’t know how people are still doing this but please stop.”
The pop star is rumored to be working on her next album while production on ‘Wicked: Part 1′ is halted due to the actors’ strike.
by Cece Lewis | Sep 8, 2023 | Music
The big moment has arrived! Buju Banton, GRAMMY® winner, multiple Billboard chart-topper, and international reggae icon, releases his much-anticipated new album, Born For Greatness, today.
This diverse body of work cements his legacy as one of dancehall’s and reggae’s most influential, impactful, and unique figures. Among many highlights, “Body Touching Body” [feat. Victoria Monét] exemplifies his uncanny ability to seamlessly blend not only sounds and vibes but also cultures.
Buju charismatically flows over a fluid beat anchored by steel drums and wah-drenched guitar, while Victoria heats up the song with a hypnotic R&B hook, “I wanna lie with you. Bonnie and Clyde with you, so I never have to miss you.”
The album moves with the momentum of a big-screen epic, dipping in valleys of emotion only to rise with peaks of joy and victory, as evidenced by “We Find A Way” and “Trial By Fire,” from the introspective acoustic guitar-driven opener “Ageless Time” to a choral chant for liberation uplifted by horns on the finale “Let My People Go.”
On the standout “Feel A Way,” Buju engages in a bold back-and-forth with Stephen Marley.
As a prelude, he dropped the catchy dancehall anthem “Coconut Wata (Sip). The song arrived on the heels of the global banger “High Life” featuring Snoop Dogg.
Born For Greatness is the full-length follow-up to 2020’s universally acclaimed Upside Down 2020, which received a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Reggae Album.”
Prepare to be inspired by Born For Greatness!
by Cece Lewis | Sep 5, 2023 | Celebrity News
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were finally spotted together after months of dating rumors. The couple went to Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour stop in Los Angeles.
In their first public appearance, they were seen cuddling up at Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour. Pictures and videos of them at the concert quickly went viral on social media.
Timothée was seen smoking a cigarette in a video that emerged from the concert. Kylie was standing next to him, wearing a sleeveless dress and gold hoop earrings. They were both seen laughing and in good spirits.
TMZ obtained a video of the couple kissing on multiple occasions while enjoying the concert together.
Timothée and Kylie have not been seen in public together since April when rumors about their relationship made headlines. Last week, the Dune star was seen leaving his Beverly Hills mansion incognito. Kylie was also seen leaving the driveway in her luxury car.
What are your thoughts on Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet?
by Cece Lewis | Sep 4, 2023 | Music
TXT and Anitta have released the first snippet of their upcoming collaboration titled ‘Back For More’ on Friday, September 15th.
A special debut performance by TXT will take place at the upcoming 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. They will be sharing the stage with Brazilian singer Anitta on a special stage performance.
The K-pop group will perform the unreleased song from their upcoming album The Name Chapter: FREEFALL. Giving their fans an exclusive first look at their upcoming album.
The first K-pop boy band’s special collaboration is being referred to as a genre-bending collaboration.
TXT is nominated for two VMAs this year, including Push Performance of the Year and Best K-pop. The MTV Video Music Awards 2023 will be broadcast live on September 12th.
MTV has revealed the lineup for the upcoming award show, which features a slew of celebrities. Stray Kids, Demi Lovato, Karol G, and Måneskin have joined the previously announced lineup.
Doja Cat, Lil Wayne, and Kelsea Ballerini were among the newcomers. Shakira is set to receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
