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A seven-year-old record on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart has finally been tied: blink-182’s “One More Time” spends its 20th week at No. 1 as of the March 2-dated survey, tying the mark for the longest reign in the tally’s 36-year history.
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It equals Portugal. The Man’s “Feel It Still,” which ruled for 20 nonconsecutive weeks between July and December 2017.
“One More Time” has remained at No. 1 on Alternative Airplay every week since its initial rule (Oct. 21, 2023) – the longest streak in the chart’s history, having exceeded the 18 straight frames (of 19 total) for Muse’s “Madness” in October 2012-February 2013 and Foo Fighters’ “The Pretender” (encompassing its reign) in September-December 2007.
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Most Weeks at No. 1, Alternative Airplay20, “One More Time,” blink-182 (2023-24)20, “Feel It Still,” Portugal. The Man (2017)19, “Madness,” Muse (2012-13)18, “Monsters,” All Time Low feat. Blackbear (2020-21)18, “The Pretender,” Foo Fighters (2007)17, “Uprising,” Muse (2009-10)16, “High Hopes,” Panic! at the Disco (2018-19)16, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” Green Day (2004-05)16, “It’s Been Awhile,” Staind (2001)16, “Scar Tissue,” Red Hot Chili Peppers (1999)
Blink-182 ties for the longest Alternative Airplay command over a quarter-century after the band first hit the chart with “Dammit (Growing Up)” in October 1997. “What’s My Age Again?” reached No. 2 in July 1999, becoming the group’s first of 16 top 10s, while follow-up “All the Small Things” became the first of the band’s five No. 1s in December 1999.
“One More Time” has led Alternative Airplay since its fourth week on the chart; it debuted at No. 29 on the Sept. 30, 2023, list, followed by a rise to No. 3 and then No. 2 before beginning its reign. In that time, two songs have hit No. 2 highs: Green Day’s “The American Dream Is Killing Me” for 11 weeks and, most recently, Cannons “Loving You” for the last five frames.
Concurrently, “One More Time” falls from its nine-week run atop Rock & Alternative Airplay to No. 4 with 5.2 million audience impressions Feb. 16-22, according to Luminate. The song peaked at No. 2 on Mainstream Rock Airplay in November 2023 and No. 36 on Adult Alternative Airplay in December.
The song has crossed over to pop radio formats, as well. It peaked at No. 13 on Adult Pop Airplay, the band’s highest rank in its career, surpassing the No. 24 best of “I Miss You” in July 2004. It’s also the trio’s first-ever Adult Contemporary entry, having reached No. 27.
“One More Time” is the second single and title cut from blink-182’s 2023 ninth studio album, following “Edging,” which ruled both Alternative Airplay and Rock & Alternative Airplay beginning in 2022. The set debuted at No. 1 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart dated Nov. 4, 2023, and has earned 247,000 equivalent album units to date.
All Billboard charts dated March 2 will update on Billboard.com on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Justin Timberlake’s Forget Tomorrow World Tour will cruise through the U.K. and Europe this summer for a run of arena shows.
Just hours after dropping “Drown,” the second single from his forthcoming LP, Timberlake unveiled a 13-date pan-European itinerary kicking off July 26 at Tauron Arena Krakow, Poland, and wrapping Sept. 8 at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.
“When I said WORLD tour, I meant it,” reads JT’s social post announcing the run, acknowledgment that the first waves of his “world tour” announcement covered only cities in the United States and Canada.
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Earlier this month, the “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” singer added 15 more concerts to his growing trek. The tour will launch April 29 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., and visit major cities such as Las Vegas (May 10-11), New York (Jun. 25-26) and Atlanta (Nov. 16), before concluding Nov. 20 at KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Ky.
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With the announcement of his European jaunt, eight more countries are added to his plans.
“Selfish” and “Drown” are the first cuts from Everything I Thought It Was, JT’s first solo album release in more than six years.
Due out March 15, EITIW is Timberlake’s sixth studio LP, and the followup to Man of the Woods which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 following its release in February 2018, for his fourth consecutive solo leader.
“I worked for a long time on this album and I ended up with 100 songs,” he told Zane Lowe in a recent interview for Apple Music 1. “So narrowing them down to 18 was a thing, and then, yeah, I’m really excited about this album. I think every artist probably says this, but it is my best work.”
The 10-time Grammy Award winner warmed-up for his live return with a performance last month in New York at the 1,100-capacity Irving Plaza.
More Australians will get the chance to see Pearl Jam’s swing Down Under later this year, their first in these parts for a decade.
Just 10 days after the rock legends announced a major global tour in support of their forthcoming studio album Dark Matter, Pearl Jam adds two stadium dates to their Australia lap.
As it stands, Eddie Vedder and Co. will play five dates across three Australian cities this November, starting Nov. 13 at Heritage Bank Stadium on the Gold Coast.
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Additional shows are locked in for Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium and Sydney’s Giants Stadium, following an “overwhelming response to last week’s announcement of the Dark Matter World Tour 2024,” reads a statement from Live Nation, which is producing the domestic run.
Those dates will mark Pearl Jam’s first in Australia for 10 years, and form part of an international jaunt that kicks off May 4 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. for a round of north America shows.
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Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCreedy and Matt Cameron will then head over to Europe for June and July, return to the States in late August, and bring matters to a halt in November with two shows in New Zealand and the five Australia concerts.
Pixies will serve as support for the dates in ANZ.
All of it is in support of Dark Matter, the Rock Hall-inducted group’s 12th studio LP, due out April 19. It’s the followup to 2020’s Gigaton, which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, and No. 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was described by some devotees as their most experimental album yet.
Produced by Andrew Watt, Dark Matter was “born in just three weeks,” according to a statement from reps, as the band mates wrote and recorded in a “burst of inspiration.” The “musicians faced one another in the same space and communicated sonically at the highest level,” the message continues.
The title track dropped earlier this month and is the musical equivalent of a boulder – heavy rock, no nonsense.
Dark Matter World Tour (Australia)Nov.13 — Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold CoastNove.16 — Marvel Stadium, MelbourneNov.18 — Marvel Stadium, MelbourneNov. 21 — Giants Stadium, SydneyNov. 23 — Giants Stadium, Sydney
It’s a long, sweet southern summer for Taylor Swift, as the U.S. pop superstar dominates the Australian albums chart and her sleeper hit “Cruel Summer” climbs to No. 1 for the first time. The newly-crowned IFPI Global Recording Artist, earning plaudits for a record fourth time, Swift now sweeps the ARIA Charts like no artist has before her.For the third time in her career, Swift occupies the entire top 5 on the ARIA Albums charts, a feat no other artist has achieved even once (Michael Jackson came closest, when he posthumously nabbed the top 3 spots in 2009).On the latest tally, published Friday, Feb. 23, Swift rules with Midnights, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), Lover, folklore (all via Universal), and reputation (Big Machine/Universal), respectively. Midnights becomes her longest-reigning No. 1 on the ARIA Chart, at 15 non-consecutive weeks.
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All told, TayTay bags seven of the top 10, breaking the record for most titles by one artist in the top 10, beating her old mark of six.When Swift was confirmed by the IFPI Wednesday (Feb. 21) as the biggest-selling global recording artist of the 2023, the trade body pointed to the “phenomenon” by which her record-busting The Eras Tour increases engagement with her entire catalog on streaming platforms around the world.Lover track “Cruel Summer” is the IFPI’s case study, a song “initially released in 2019 but which topped charts around the world four years later.”It’s a good point, well made. Last week, Swift completing a three-night stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and tonight enters the final straight of her The Eras Tour of Australia, produced by Frontier Touring, with the first of her four consecutive concerts at Sydney’s Accord Stadium. Those dates at the MCG, totaled over 288,000 — the most tickets sold by one artist at the towering venue, according to Universal Music Australia. Too much Taylor Swift isn’t enough for her Swifties, as “Cruel Summer” lifts 4-1 for its first stint at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart, her 11th leader. That places her in a tie with Madonna as the artist with the third most No. 1 singles in Australia, behind the Beatles (26) and Elvis Presley (14), respectively.
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It’s the seventh time Swift has notched the ARIA Chart double, extending her own record.
Also noteworthy on the latest ARIA Singles Chart is the trajectory of Beyonce’s country-leaning “Texas Hold ‘Em” (Columbia/Sony). A record-setter in the U.S., Bey’s new hit flies 38-3 for her 16th top 10 solo or duet appearance in Australia.Also, Dua Lipa bows at No. 12 on the ARIA Chart with “Training Season” (Warner Records), lifted from the British pop artist’s forthcoming third album.The top debut on the ARIA Albums Chart belongs Sydney indie duo Royel Otis, with Pratts & Pain (Ourness), new at No. 10. That’s a new career best for the pair, Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, following the No. 43 peak for their 2023 EP Sofa Kings. Nominated for the Michael Gudinski breakthrough artist award at the 2023 ARIAs, Royel Otis are currently touring Australia in support of the new LP.
Add Dolly Parton to the list of millions who’re keen to hear Beyoncé’s Renaissance Act II.
The country legend and Rock Hall-inductee is, it turns out, a fully-paid-up member of the BeyHive, and thrilled with Beyonce’s recent record-setting feats.
This week, Beyonce made her debut on Billboard’s streaming-, airplay- and sales-based Hot Country Songs chart (dated Feb. 24) with her first two entries on the survey: “Texas Hold ‘Em” at No. 1 and “16 Carriages” at No. 9.
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With “Texas Hold ‘Em,” she becomes the first Black woman, or female known to be biracial, to have topped the Hot Country Songs tally.
The records don’t end there. Beyoncé makes history as the first woman to have topped both Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs since the lists began as all-encompassing genre song charts in October 1958.
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None of it has bypassed Dolly. “I’m a big fan of Beyonce and very excited that she’s done a country album,” writes Parton on social media. “So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country number one single. Can’t wait to hear the full album!”
That album is Renaissance Act II, due out March 29.
Once it arrives, Act II will mark Bey’s eighth studio record. It’ll also vie to become her eighth straight No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, as all seven of her previous LPs have debuted atop the chart — from 2003’s Dangerously in Love to Renaissance, her most recent effort from 2022.
As previously reported, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” start at Nos. 2 and 38, respectively, on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. “Texas Hold ‘Em,” meanwhile, is projected to lead the Official U.K. Singles Chart, having topped the midweek survey. If “Texas Hold ‘Em” plays its cards right when the national chart is published late Friday (Feb. 23), Bey will bag a sixth U.K. solo No. 1 single.
Both cuts were released Feb. 11, as announced in a Verizon commercial that aired during CBS’ broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII, ahead of the new album release.
While Karol G was the big winner of the night; Don Omar, Ana Barbara, and Olga Tañon received special recognitions; and mainstream acts like Kane Brown and Machine Gun Kelly took center stage, Billboard was at the media center and magenta carpet capturing all the scoop you didn’t see on TV at the 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro.
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Below, check out everything you missed from the awards ceremony on Thursday night (Feb. 22).
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Exclusive Collaborations: At the magenta carpet, a few artists revealed to Billboard their next collaborations. Eden Muñoz, for example, spoke about an upcoming bop with Alejandro Sanz, while Michelle Maciel unveiled a heartfelt tune with Yahritza y Su Esencia, slated for April.
Ana Barbara’s Dressing Room: A visit to Ana Barbara’s dressing room found the Mexican diva practicing her pluses ahead of her performance. The limber, athletic Ana Barbara, who was honored for her 30 year trajectory in music, boasted she could execute a full split today better than she ever could in her teens, when she studied ballet. “It’s all practice,” she said with a laugh. The Mexican star performed a six-minute-plus medley with several wardrobe changes.
Kane Brown’s Admiration for Carin Leon: After premiering their new single “The One” at the 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro, Carin León and Kane Brown headed to the media center, where they showed off their bromance. “He’s [like] me but in Latin form,” Brown said of León. “I am in his presence, and he’s the king for me right now. I’m honored to be part of his success. I’ve always been the outcast in country music and I feel that my song with Carin will open more doors.
RBD Leaves Premios: After being in a great mood, talking to the press at the magenta carpet, RBD members Christopher Von Uckermann and Christian Chavez left the venue disappointed. In his Instagram stories, Uckermann explained that they were supposed to have seats at a table on the floor but were given the wrong tickets, which provoked them to leave the awards show and go to dinner instead. After the mishap, it was announced on X that RBD won an award for best pop group.
The Power Couple: As rising Argentine star Emilia prepped her makeup at her trailer backstage, boyfriend Duki hung out close by. “I’m here to provide moral support,” said the Argentine rapper, also a superstar. Emilia is rehearsing for her 10 sold-out arena Movistar shows in Buenos Aires in April and May and her upcoming Velez stadiums shows in October.
Chayanne Announces Tour: After postponing his tour due to the pandemic, Chayanne unveiled at the media center that he is finally hitting the road. “The tour is beginning after five years,” he assures. “We’re kicking off in The United States on August 21 in California, and then going to Latin America and Europe in December. It’s a bit of work but we’re happy.”
Eslabon Armado’s Heartfelt Speech: In the media center, Eslabon Armado, who nabbed the Premio Lo Nuestro award for Mexican song of the year, dedicated their win to their mom who was watching the show from home. “I dedicate this to her because she’s an important part of us,” lead vocalist Pedro Tovar told the press. “People talk about Eslabon but don’t know what’s behind it. My parents are Mexican immigrants who battled for 10, 15 years to give us a future.”
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HARDY notches a second No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart thanks to the appropriately named “Rockstar,” which bows atop the Feb. 24-dated survey. “Rockstar” accumulated 2.5 million official U.S. streams, 209,000 radio audience impressions and 2,000 sold from its Feb. 9 release through Feb. 15, according to Luminate. The download count launches […]
Global Citizen NOW will make its international debut in Melbourne, Australia next month, for a two-day program capped with a special performance by Crowded House.
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Set for March 4-6 at Centrepiece, Melbourne Park, the summit will drive action on the climate crisis, gender inequity, innovations in health systems and fighting food insecurity and extreme poverty in the region and around the world, as Australia hosts ASEAN leaders in the Victorian capital.
Speakers include Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste. Global Citizen ambassadors Hugh Jackman and Charlie Puth; Julia Gillard, former prime minister of Australia; and Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank, will join virtually.
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Ferguson is co-chair of the event. “I’m coming to Global Citizen NOW: Melbourne to participate in vital intergenerational conversations with young leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region, who are doing frontline, grassroots work to address the climate crisis, the hunger crisis, girls’ education,” she explains in a statement, “and issues perpetuating cycles of extreme poverty. I look forward to listening to them, learning from them, and contributing whatever voice I have to speak up for the future of our planet.”
The inaugural Global Citizen NOW: Melbourne event wraps March 6 with Global Citizen Nights, an “intimate evening of music and storytelling” at the Palais Theatre, headlined by Crowded House.
“We are delighted to be providing a closing performance for Global Citizen, who are bringing together talented and passionate young advocates and innovators to help solve the most urgent problems facing all of us…equity and climate,” comments Crowded House frontman Neil Finn. “Who knows from what distant corners brilliant ideas might come from. Young people’s amazing potential is sometimes hidden from view. We want to be there to help bring it into the light.”
The ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted band is gearing up for the release of Gravity Stairs, their first through a new arrangement with BMG. Due out May 31, it’s the eighth studio album from the beloved folk-rock act which has sold over 15 million records worldwide, won 13 ARIA Awards, eight APRA Awards, a BRIT Award, an MTV VMA and landed No. 1 albums in the U.K. and Australia.
Free tickets to the performance and can be earned by taking action on the Global Citizen app and at globalcitizen.org/nights.
Global Citizen, the leading advocacy organization, has a strong Australian connection. It’s the brainchild of Australia humanitarian Hugh Evans. “It’s all I’ve ever cared about, since I was literally 12 years old, was the eradication of extreme poverty. It’s the simplest truth about me and our co-founders,” Evans told this reporter in 2022, on a trip to his homeland.
Global Citizen NOW: Melbourne is presented by the State Government of Victoria, with a range of partners including Cisco, Citi and P&G.
Additional performers will be announced in the coming days.
First the comeback concert tour, now AC/DC announces a reissue of its catalog on wax.
In celebration of 50 years rocking, the legendary Australian band will release its full set of albums, pressed on “vibrant gold vinyl,” reads a brief statement. The first nine titles will be released March 15, and are part of the “AC/DC 50” collection: High Voltage (1975), Dirty Deeds Done Dirty Cheap (1976), Powerage (1978), Highway to Hell (1979), Back in Black (1980), For Those About to Rock (1981), Who Made Who (1986), The Razor’s Edge (1990), and the double album Live (1992).
Also, new colored pressings of Highway to Hell (orange blend) and Back In Black (black/white blend) are available to pre-order from AC/DC’s official webstore.
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As previously reported, the Rock Hall-inducted band is powering-up for a pan-European tour with a line-up featuring singer Brian Johnson, guitarist Angus Young, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction) replacing longtime bassist Cliff Williams. Williams retired from the band after the conclusion of the 2016 Rock or Bust tour, returning to the fold briefly for the 2020 Power Up album.
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Power Up blasted to the summit of the Billboard 200, for their third leader, and on the Official U.K. Albums Charts, for their fourth No. 1.
In their homeland, Power Up charged to No. 1 on the ARIA Chart for their sixth leader, setting a unique record as the only Australian group to have No. 1 albums in each of the past five decades.
The forthcoming 24-date trek of the U.K. and Europe, their first in eight years, is slated to kick off May 17 with the first of two dates at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
Formed in Sydney in 1973, the rockers were inducted into the inaugural ARIA Hall of Fame, saluted at a ceremony in 1988, alongside Dame Joan Sutherland, Johnny O’Keefe, Slim Dusty, Col Joye and Vanda & Young. In 2003, AC/DC were elevated into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, and, a decade on, in 2013, Back In Black was entered into the Grammy Hall Of Fame, established by the Recording Academy to honor “recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.”
Those meaty rock records are never out of style. The title track from their seminal seventh LP, Back In Black, recently passed one billion views on YouTube, the band’s second to hit the milestone after “Thunderstruck” crossed the line in 2021.