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25 Sep 2024

Hinatazaka46’s ‘Zettaiteki Dairokkan’ at No. 1, Mrs. GREEN APPLE Charts 15 Songs on Japan Hot 100

Hinatazaka46’s “Zettaiteki Dairokkan” blast in at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Sept. 25.

The J-pop girl group’s 12th single sold 546,483 copies in its first week to rule sales, while coming in at No. 16 for downloads, No. 98 for radio airplay, and No. 82 for video views to take the top spot on the Japan Hot 100 by a narrow margin. The single is Hinatazaka46’s seventh No. 1 hit and the first since “Bokunanka,” which topped the tally in June, 2022.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Lilac” rises a notch to No. 2 this week. Streams for the former No. 1 hit are up 104% from the week before, while downloads are up 124%, video up 108%, and karaoke up 110%. The track has been cruising along at No. 1 for streaming for 14 consecutive weeks, and also tops video for the fourth. Total streams for the track is currently at 249,797,859, and is expected to sail past the 250 million mark next week.

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The three-man pop band released the film Mrs. GREEN APPLE // The White Lounge in CINEMA in theaters on Sept. 13, which may be why the group’s catalog has climbed the chart this week. 15 songs are charting on the Japan Hot 100, with 13 including “Que Sera Sera,” “Ao to Natsu,” and “Dance Hall” increasing in points from the previous week.

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Last week’s No. 1 song, back number’s “to new lovers,” drops to No. 3 this week. While points for sales are down following the CD release week, streams have shown only a slight decrease (97%), and karaoke is on the rise (117%).

Three songs including this week’s chart-topper debuted in the top 10 this week. Pandadragon’s major label debut single “Night Before A Dance” bows at No. 5 and FRUITS ZIPPER’s “NEW KAWAII” at No. 10.

Outside the top 10, Kenshi Yonezu’s “Sayonara, Mata Itsuka!” jumps four rungs this week, probably because the highly acclaimed historical legal drama it serves as the theme — Tora ni Tsubasa — is ending this week and a special program focusing on the series and the hitmaker’s songwriting (Tora ni Tsubasa x Kenshi Yonezu Special) recently aired. Downloads for the former No. 2 hit nearly doubled (1.9 times) compared to the week before.

The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.

See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from Sept. 16 to 22, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan’s English X account.

25 Sep 2024

Suge Knight Suggests Someone Might Hurt Diddy in Prison to ‘Get a Name for Themself’

Suge Knight and Diddy have been rivals and enemies since the ’90s, when their respective labels — Death Row and Bad Boy — fought for rap supremacy in a feud that culminated in the tragic murders of both 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.

Knight, who is currently serving 28 years in California for voluntary manslaughter, caught up with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation to talk about Diddy’s arrest. Suge started the conversation with a disclaimer, saying that he doesn’t “jump up and cheer for no Black man going to prison or any other human being going to prison.”

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However, he suggested that Diddy may be in for a tough time behind bars because of his fame. “I mean, one of the things is this: I don’t care who you are, prison and jail is a negative environment,” Knight said. “Somebody can do something to him and get a name for themself, they gonna actually do it. Or if they can do whatever they feel they gotta do to prove themself.” He added: “But we also gotta learn… We gotta learn from our mistakes. Everything don’t have to be a mistake, you gotta better yourself. But we all know what we signed up for in life.”

Cuomo also asked the founder of Death Row Records if he felt like Diddy was in danger and if he had any advice for him. “I don’t wanna say he’s in danger and neither should he say that,” he advised. “Because once he gets to the point where they feel he’s gonna be suicidal… you don’t have the rights to nothing: no sock, no drawers, no T-shirt, no blanket, no sheets. You’re naked in a cell as a crazy man, so he definitely don’t wanna do that.”

His other words of wisdom were to ask for kosher meals because they’re difficult to be tampered with. “Maybe he should get on the Jewish diet because the kosher meals is way better than the food somebody else is making for you,” he said. “At least they gonna come hot. They gonna come sealed and you’re gonna be the one to open them. That’s very important.”

Diddy is currently being held in Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, a jail notorious for its violence and subpar living conditions. MDC Brooklyn has housed high-profile prisoners like R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell, and some judges have even refused to send people there, according to The Associated Press. He’s been placed on “procedural” suicide watch, something that is common when it comes to detainees of his stature. A spokesperson has maintained that he’s “strong, healthy and focused on his defense.”

You can watch the full interview here.

25 Sep 2024

Windows Shot Out At VP Kamala Harris’ Arizona Campaign Office: Report

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Republicans have been screaming for Democrats to “lower the temperature” after two “assassination” attempts on former disgraced president Donald Trump. Still, someone must tell them to keep the same energy for their followers.

Spotted on Raw Story via the New York Post, windows at an Arizona campaign office for our current Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris were shot out.

According to the website, no one was at the office when the alleged incident occurred.

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“Damage from gunfire, fired sometime after midnight on Monday, was discovered at the Democratic National Committee campaign office near Southern Avenue and Priest Drive in Tempe,” reported Patrick Reilly, noting that staffers discovered the windows shot out when they arrived at work on Tuesday.

According to Sgt. Ryan Cook of the Tempe Police, “No one was inside the office during the overnight hours, but this raises concerns about the safety of those who work in that building, as well as those nearby.”

The report also notes, “Detectives are currently analyzing evidence collected at the scene, and additional measures have been taken to beef up security for staff and others in the area.”

The Political Violence Is Out of Control

As we barrel towards election day, things have been quite testy on the campaign trail for both candidates. The first attempt on Donald Trump’s life left several people injured at his rally and the orange menace with a bloody ear.

The most recent attempt that saw a man trying to shoot Trump while he was on his Mar-A-Lago golf course was thwarted by Secret Service agents, preventing the bootleg assassin from getting a shot off.

Secret Service has been under fire since the two attempts on Trump’s life, and now we are sure they are ratcheting up the protection for both VP Harris and Donald Trump.

25 Sep 2024

This Nike Track Jacket Converts Into a Vest for Quick Layer Shedding On the Go: Shop Now

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Are you looking for a new track jacket? If so, consider adding this Nike NOCTA Track Jacket to your cart. Whether you’re prepping for an early morning run or looking to layer up in this cold season, this jacket will be sure to keep you cozy and comfortable all day long.

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Nike labels it as a men’s track jacket, but it’s also a great option for women. Its sleek design features plenty of pockets, zippers, hook-and-loop closures and more. With its lightweight and breathable fabric, this is one you won’t want to take off. It’s also water-repellent, making it a must-have for those who want to stay dry on rainy days. According to the brand, the sleeves are detachable and can easily be converted into a vest. With this one-of-a-kind feature, you’ll have a 2-in-1 jacket and vest to add to your style. It’s available in sizes XS to 3XL. Hurry though: This jacket is selling fast.

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You can get it in two different colors: Burgundy or Black.

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Get this 2-in-1 Nike NOCTA Track Jacket and go from jacket to vest in just seconds with its detachable sleeves. With plenty of zippered pockets, you won’t need a bag to carry your essentials.

If you live an active lifestyle, this is a great option to add. Even if you as active, this versatile jacket can be worn on chilly or rainy days. For those who like to layer up, you can easily layer this jacket over another one of your favorite sweaters for added warmth. One Nike customer says, “it fits true to size… for a roomier fit, don’t feel scared to size up.”

For more product recommendations, check out this roundup of Nike must-haves, the Next Generation Air Max sneakers, and these top eight gym bags.

25 Sep 2024

Stryper’s ‘When We Were Kings’ Debuts on Top Christian Albums Chart: ‘Always Outdo the Last Album’

Veteran Christian hard rock group Stryper adds its 13th top 10 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart as When We Were Kings enters the list (dated Sept. 28) at No. 2. During its launch week (Sept. 13-19), the set earned 6,000 equivalent album units in the United States, with 5,000 in album sales, according to Luminate.

“We love what we do and the fans love it even more,” Stryper frontman Michael Sweet tells Billboard. “My mentality is to always outdo the last album. Whether we do or not, we’ll go into a project certainly trying our best to do just that. We’re so happy with how Kings turned out, and the Stryper army worldwide seems to agree. We are blessed!”

The new set from the four-piece unit, which formed in 1983 and is based in La Mirada, Calif., follows The Final Battle, which arrived at its No. 3 Top Christian Albums best in November 2022, and Even the Devil Believes, which in September 2020 became the band’s first No. 1. Stryper first reached the chart with The Yellow and Black Attack, which entered in November 1984 and reached No. 10 the following June.

After over 40 years together, three of the four members of Stryper are originals, including brothers Michael and Robert Sweet, along with Oz Fox. The newest rocker in the foursome is Perry Richardson, who replaced Tim Gaines in 2000. Richardson formerly played bass for country artists Trace Adkins and Craig Morgan before joining the faith-based bangers.

Adams’ Sunny Days Shines

Yolanda Adams banks her 17th top 10 on Top Gospel Albums as Sunny Days bursts in at No. 9 (1,000 units).

The set is the Houston native’s first entry on the chart since May 2011, when Becoming started at its No. 3 best. Before that, What a Wonderful Time hit No. 2 in December 2007, after The Best of Me became her fifth No. 1 that May.

25 Sep 2024

Tyga’s ‘Taste’ Becomes His First Diamond-Certified Record | Billboard News

Tyga reached a new milestone when “Taste,” his song with Offset, became his first diamond-certified record. Keep watching to see how both the rappers reacted!

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Tyga gets a taste of the Diamond Club. Tyga earned his first diamond plaque earlier this week. The RIAA announced on Tuesday that “Taste” featuring Offset is now 10 times platinum. T-Raww celebrated the achievement by posing with his new plaque alongside Empire executives Ghazi and Nima Etminan. He captioned the clip thanking his fans. “Taste just went diamond 10x platinum. Thank you to everyone that streamed it and twerked to it.” The RIAA returned the favor on X writing, “Get a #Taste of your first RIAA Diamond certification! Congratulations Tyga on this incredible milestone!” Offset was also happy to hear the news. It’s the first diamond entry for the Atlanta native too. He expressed his excitement on X. “Man this is big to me,” Offset wrote in response to a tweet, with the Migos rapper also adding, “Went diamond today God is good.” The wet and wild pool party music video currently boasts more than 1.5 billion views produced by D.A. Got That Dope. The anthem reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, to give Tyga his third top 10 entry of his career.

25 Sep 2024

Gen Z Is Spending More on Concerts Than Anyone Else & More Lessons From Luminate x Billboard Live Music Webinar

Last year was a banner year for live events, with grosses from the top 100 tours up 53% from 2019, the last full year before the pandemic, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore. In March, Billboard and Luminate collaborated to dig deeper, and published The Shared Impact of Touring and Streaming.

On Wednesday (Sept. 25), Billboard reconnected with Luminate’s Jaime Lefkowitz (Director of Strategic Partnerships), Jaime Marconette (VP Music Insights and Industry Relations) and Grant Gregory (Research Manager) to discuss the state of the touring industry, giving context to these ever-growing grosses.

In a half-hour webinar – Live Music Landscape: Current Insights & Trends, which this writer participated in as a panelist – the conversation considered the record-setting growth in the touring industry over the last few years, and what challenges and opportunities have arisen or may arise as we move further away from the post-COVID return.

According to Billboard’s year-in-touring report, 2023’s top 100 tours saw the highest reported total gross ($7.5 billion), total attendance (63 million tickets), and average ticket price ($118.64) in Boxscore history. But with dynamic pricing, platinum ticketing and primary market re-sale compounding one another, industry experts must work in real time to evaluate consumer demand and anticipate future purchasing intent. Much has been made of the increasingly difficult environment on the road, with hiked-up costs, supply shortages, and competitive calendars.

And so: Who is buying? What do younger consumers want to see? How can streaming data impact touring schedules?

For those of you who missed the webinar, read below for five major takeaways from the discussion.

25 Sep 2024

Milli Vanilli Catalog Streams Double After ‘Menendez Story’ Uses Multiple Songs

Welcome to Billboard Pro’s Trending Up newsletter, where we take a closer look at the songs, artists, curiosities and trends that have caught the music industry’s attention. Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip. 

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This week: Ryan Murphy’s new FX series about the Menendez Brothers inspires streaming gains for a heavily featured late-’80s act, dance crazes help a new viral hit by Odetari and an old one by Freak Nasty, and can you believe it’s Sept. 21 again already?

‘Menendez Story’ Drives Streaming Gains for Milli Vanilli’s Catalog 

The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story – the latest installment in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology series – has unsurprisingly inspired loads of controversy and discourse, but it’s also inspired some new interest in Milli Vanilli’s catalog. 

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The vocal duo, best known for their three 1989 Hot 100 chart-toppers and the infamous revocation of their best new artist Grammy after being exposed for lip-syncing,also plays a key musical role in the first few episodes of Menendez Story. The opening episode features three of their biggest hits — “Girl You Know It’s True,” “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” and “Blame It on the Rain” — even earning its title from the latter. Though the events of Menendez story take place several years after Milli Vanilli’s reign, the duo’s music is used to help set the scene and explore the two brothers’ friendship. 

“Blame It On the Rain,” the most prominently featured Milli Vanilli track in the series, posted at 68% increase in streaming activity, going from 75,000 official on-demand U.S. streams during the period of Sept. 13-16 to over 125,000 streams in the four-day period following the series premiere on Netflix (Sept. 20-23). Similarly, “Girl You Know It’s True” jumped 32.5% in streaming activity to nearly 135,000 streams (Sept. 20-23). “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” earned the biggest streaming increase out of all three tracks, exploding a whopping 258% from 28,000 streams (Sept. 13-16) to 103,000 streams (Sept. 20-23). Overall, streams for Milli Vanilli’s entire catalog leapt 114% after the release of Menendez Story, crossing 552,000 official on-demand U.S. streams during the period of Sept. 20-23. – KYLE DENIS

‘Perfect Couple,’ Perfect Synch: Nicole Kidman Helps Meghan Trainor Dance Up in Streams

The Perfect Couple, the latest bestselling book-turned streaming series starring Nicole Kidman, has been a smash hit for Netflix since premiering earlier this month — and while the mystery involves a murder taking place at a posh wedding, the opening of each episode showcases a much lighter mood than the high-stakes family drama. Kidman, along with costars like Liev Schreiber and Meghann Fahy, spend the theme performing a full-cast, choreographed dance routine on a beach, turning in slow motion and clapping as a voice sings, “Anything that feels this good / Well, it must be illegal, it must be illegal.”

That voice belongs to Meghan Trainor, whose track “Criminals” serves as the theme song for The Perfect Couple after being featured on the deluxe edition of her June album Timeless. And the streaming synch has already helped “Criminals” triple up in streams compared to its pre-Perfect Couple numbers: after earning 263,000 U.S. on-demand streams the week prior to the show’s Sept. 5 premiere, according to Luminate, the song earned 972,000 streams during the week ending Sept. 19, along with 2,400 in weekly digital sales. 

While “Criminals” has yet to hit the Hot 100, the song’s rise is arriving at an enjoyable moment for Trainor, who’s celebrating the 10-year anniversary of “All About That Bass,” and performing at New York’s Madison Square Garden tonight. – JASON LIPSHUTZ

Fraternity Rush Season Revives Freak Nasty’s “Da’ Dip” 

It’s still early in the school year, which means that rush season is in full effect. In a natural progression of the undergraduate fraternity rush process, many pledges now document their journeys to brotherhood on TikTok. Part of that process now includes filming adorably dorky TikTok dance trends – including the latest viral choreography to Freak Nasty’s 1997 smash “Da’ Dip.” 

 The dominant choreography template was originated by user @varsnikk earlier this year (Aug. 14), but as is the case with most TikTok dance trends, the moves have become more simplified as the trend became more viral. That original clip boasts over 700,000 views, while the official “Da’ Dip” TikTok sound now plays in nearly 350,000 posts. Several major stars have hopped on the trend – including Matthew Morrison and Ice Spice – but the recent uptick in engagement has been spurred in large part by “#pledgetok” videos. Essentially, pledges (prospective members of a fraternity) execute the dance trend while commenters around the world cheer on their awkward moves and laud their favorite “divas.” Normally, the young men are dressed in some combination of a navy sports jacket and khakis, and they execute the dance with fellow members of their pledge class. 

According to Luminate, “Da’ Dip” earned over 320,000 official on-demand U.S. streams during the week of Sept. 13-19. That marks a 95% increase in streaming activity from three weeks prior (Aug. 23-29), when the beloved Miami bass track pulled in just over 165,000 streams. “Da’ Dip” has ballooned in streams for each of the past few weeks, helping the track notch a No. 16 debut on the Billboard TikTok Top 50 (chart dated Sept. 21). Should “Da’ Dip” continue its streaming revival, Freak Nasty could add a few more chart accolades to the No. 15 Hot 100 peak the track earned back in 1997. – KD

Numbers Going Strong: Odetari Manages to ‘Keep Up’ Momentum With New Viral Hit

In January, Billboard Dance editor Katie Bain wrote a digital cover story about Odetari (along with frequent collaborator 6arelyhuman) asking if they were the future of dance music; eight months later, the former is providing further evidence that he just might be. His adrenalized new single “Keep Up” – which sounds like the perfect gamer soundtrack, down to its verses even lifting a bit of the melody from the classic Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone theme – has been steadily taking off since its July release. 

Sonic edits have actually played a big part in the song’s viral success on TikTok – including a couple posted by the producer himself – to the point where a Change.org petition to get the song included in the third Sonic the Hedgehog movie is just a few hundred signatures away from its 5,000 goal. An associated dance has also played a major part in the song’s social media proliferation, with the song’s rapid pace making it a particular degree-of-difficulty challenge. 

It’s all added up to help “Keep Up” increase by millions of streams over the past few weeks. The song racked up 4.2 million official on-demand U.S. streams for the week ending Sept. 19, which is up 91% from where it was three weeks earlier, according to Luminate. It’s already on No. 21 on the Bubbling Under chart – so if it keeps it up, Odetari might not be too far away from his first-ever Hot 100 hit. – ANDREW UNTERBERGER

Season’s Gainings: “September,” Remembered Once More

If you missed observing September Day this year, you’d probably be forgiven – it came over the weekend, and once again with no Demi Adejuyigbe celebratory viral video, with the writer/comedian having retired from his once-annual duties in 2021. But fear not, plenty still remembered the 21st night of September: Earth, Wind & Fire‘s signature 1979 smash racked up a little over 1.7 million official on-demand U.S. streams on Saturday, a 144% gain from the previous week. That is down just a little from the nearly 1.8 mil the song pulled on Sept. 21, 2023, though – so if anyone wants to pick up the torch from Adejuyigbe before the song really starts to reverse momentum and risk losing its perennial status, you’ve got a year to figure out how. – AU

25 Sep 2024

‘Blink Twice’ Is Officially Available to Stream At Home: How to Watch Online

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Zoë Kravitz has traded her role in front of the camera for the director’s seat with the release of her thriller Blink Twice. The movie premiered in theaters on Aug. 23, but now you can officially watch Blink Twice at home with video-on-demand through a couple of streaming options.

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If you missed out on the film’s theatrical run or want to rewatch Blink Twice to see if you can catch details after discovering that major twist, you can learn how to stream the movie below.

How to Watch Blink Twice Online at Home

There are a couple of ways you can watch Blink Twice online at home. Prime Video and Apple TV will let you rent the movie for $19.99 or buy Blink Twice for $24.99 through VOD, allowing you to stream the movie on your smart device or TV. You don’t need to be a Prime member in order to stream Blink Twice on Prime Video, just make your purchase and the film will instantly download to your video library. Rentals will be available for 30 days after purchase and 48 hours after you start streaming the content.

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Apple TV is another option that’ll let you stream Blink Twice on VOD. You can rent Blink Twice for $19.99 or you can purchase the movie for $24.99 to own. Apple TV doesn’t require Apple TV+ to watch the movie, you just need access to the Apple TV app or you can purchase Blink Twice through the official Apple TV website. Once purchased, the movie will instantly be downloaded into your video library to watch whenever you want. Just like Prime Video, rentals are available in your video library for 30 days after buying and for 48 hours after you start watching the movie.

Collectors can also preorder the Blu-ray edition of Blink Twice, which features a digital code and bonus features that’ll give you an even deeper look into the making of the movie.

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Preorders have opened for the Blu-ray version of Blink Twice that’ll get you the DVD by the day of its release on Nov. 5. In addition to a physical copy of the movie, you’ll receive a digital code to download to your smart devices and watch on the go.

Channing Tatum stars in the movie alongside Naomi Ackie and Alia Shawkat who bring all the thrills, chills and mystery. You’ll follow two cocktail waitresses (Ackie and Shawkat) who run into the rich and influential Slater King (Tatum) at his fundraising gala. When the two accept his invitation to join him on a private island with a group of people, the best friends enjoy what seemingly appears to be a fun and lighthearted getaway. When one of the friends goes missing, the facade begins to strip away as sinister plans are revealed.

Check below to watch the official trailer for Blink Twice.

25 Sep 2024

Halsey Drops the Curtain on ‘The Great Impersonator’ Track List: See All 18 Titles

Is this your card? Halsey just unveiled the latest piece of the puzzle for her upcoming album The Great Impersonator, sharing the track list with a clever video posted to the singer/songwriter’s socials Wednesday (Sept. 25).

The clip shows a set of hands holding a deck of cards, deftly holding them up one by one to the camera to reveal each of the 18-track project’s individual song titles. In addition to previously released singles “The End,” “Lucky,” “Lonely Is the Muse” and, most recently, “Ego,” the LP will feature songs such as “Only Girl Living in LA,” “Dog Years,” “Panic Attack,” “I Believe in Magic,” “Hometown,” “I Never Loved You,” “Darwinism,” “Arsonist,” “Life of the Spider (DRAFT)” and “Hurt Feelings.”

Plus, the track list features three different versions of a song called “Letter to God,” each one distinguished by a different year: 1974, 1983 and 1998. Halsey previously confirmed that the album will traverse different decades and musical styles, with the “Closer” singer revealing multiple variants of The Great Impersonator‘s cover inspired by different time periods through a fan scavenger hunt earlier this month.

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“What if I debuted in the early 2000s? The ’90s? The ’80s? The ’70s?” the three-time Grammy nominee asked in an album-announcement video Aug. 27. “Am I still Halsey every time? In every timeline, do I still get sick? Do I become a mom?”

Arriving Oct. 25, The Great Impersonator will mark Halsey’s fifth studio album. It follows 2021’s If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

See Halsey’s track-list reveal below.