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Future laments over the loss of his friend to fentanyl in the new “Lost My Dog” music video that he dropped on Thursday (Jan. 23). Henri Alexander Levy directed the black-and-white accompanying visual for the poignant penultimate track from Future’s Billboard 200-topping Mixtape Pluto last year. Future, who typically conceals his face behind a dark pair […]
The Brothers Clipse were at Paris Fashion Week for Pharrell‘s Fall/Winter 2025 Louis Vuitton Men’s collection runway show dipped in custom LV and were stopped by social media style account @thepeoplegallery_. First, No Malice was asked for styling advice, with the Virginia rapper giving a simple answer: “Being comfortable, being you.” The brothers were then […]
ROSÉ totally shredded at the skatepark recently — but not on a skateboard. Instead, the BLACKPINK star delivered gnarly vocals while performing a live version of her song “3am,” setting up shop with her band at Channel Street Skatepark in Los Angeles. A video of the performance posted Thursday (Jan. 23) opens with an overhead […]
KCON is back!
Entertainment company CJ ENM announced on Thursday (Jan. 23) its official dates for the K-pop festival’s Japan and United States shows this year. KCON JAPAN 2025 will take place in the country’s Chiba prefecture from May 9 to 11. Shortly after, KCON LA 2025 will take place from August 1 to 3.
Venue information, performing artists and ticket sales will be announced at a later date.
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KCON, which launched in the United States in 2012 and has since expanded to all over the globe, combines “masterfully produced K-pop shows with a convention where fans can experience every aspect of Korean culture – from music and fashion, to television and food,” per the event’s description.
KCON LA 2024, which took place at Crypto Arena, L.A. Convention Center and Gilbert Lindsay Plaza, featured performances by Alexas, A.CE., Apoki, Bibi, Boynextdoor, Craxy, Drippin, Dxmon, Enhyphen, god, Hyolyn, INI, Isaac Hong, Jeon Somi, Jo Yuri, Kep1er, Katseye, Kim Soo Hyun, Me:I, NCT 127, NMIXX, P1Harmony, Park Min Young, Pow, Stayc, Taemin, TWS, Tiger JK, Zerobaseone and Zico.
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Last year’s festival marked an incredible success for the company, with KCON JAPAN notching a record-breaking crowd of 140,000 and attracting over 5.9 million fans worldwide for KCON LA 2024 both at the festival site and via its digital platforms. KCON also made U.S. history with the first-ever national primetime broadcast of a K-pop show with CW Network’s live broadcast.
Argentinians La T y La M and Malandro de America continue its domination on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart, as “Amor De Vago” adds a third week at No. 1 (chart dated Jan. 25).
The song, released Aug. 23 through Zelaya Producciones/Grace Music, earned both artists their first champ when it jumped 2-1 on the tally (dated Jan. 11), three weeks ago. It also earned Malandro de America his first appearance to date.
Bad Bunny’s new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which debuted at No. 1 on the Top Latin Albums chart, yields new career records. In addition to activity stemming from 12 songs already on the chart, five others debut. “DtMF,” which leads this week’s multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart, also leads the recruits, as it flies 62-3 with the Greats Gainer weekly honors.
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In sum, Benito places 18 songs on the chart, 17 from the Debí Tirar Más Fotos plus a collab with Rauw Alejandro, ““Qué Pasaría…,” at No. 23. With 18 simultaneous titles, he outdoes himself, and sets a new record for the most concurrent songs since the chart launched in 2018.
Here’s Bad Bunny’s collection of songs on the current chart:
No. 3, “DtMF”No. 6, “BAILE INoLVIDABLE”No. 9, “NUEVAYoL”No. 10, VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR”No. 12, “WELTiTA,” with ChuwiNo. 13, “VELDá,” with Omar Courtz & Dei VNo. 21, “EL CLúb”No. 22, “Qué Pasaría…,” with Rauw AlejandroNo. 25, KLOuFRENSNo. 29, PERFuMITO NUEVO,” with RaiNaoNo. 33, “EoO” (debuts)No. 39, “KETU TeCRÉ”No. 50, “TURISTA” (debuts)No. 52, “BOKeTe”No. 59, “PIToRRO DE COCO”No. 61, “CAFé CON RON,” with Los Pleneros De La Cresta (debuts)No. 65, “La MuDANZA” (debuts)No. 80, “LO QUE LE PASÓ a HAWAii” (debuts)
Two other songs bow this week, starting with Danny Ocean and Kapo’s “Imagínate” at No. 89, and Sebastián Yatra and Bad Gyal’s “2AM” at No. 95.
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This week: Performers at President Trump’s second inauguration are up in sales but static in streams, Hozier takes over streaming with a new-old cover and a couple generation-separated indie singer-songwriters go viral for very different songs.
Inauguration Performances Spur Modest Sales Gains (But Streaming Dips) for Carrie Underwood, Nelly & More
The presidential inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday (Jan. 20) included multiple events with a variety of musical performances — many of which earned criticism from fans of artists aligning themselves with Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency, as well as statements by those artists defending their appearances. Chief among them were Carrie Underwood, who sang “America the Beautiful” after Trump delivered his inaugural address, and Nelly, who performed at the Liberty Inaugural Ball.
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Although both the former American Idol winner and the St. Louis rapper made headlines for their performances connected to the inauguration, neither experienced much movement in their daily streaming totals as a result. Underwood’s catalog earned 1.46 million U.S. on-demand streams on Monday, down nearly 6% from the previous Monday (1.55 million on Jan. 13), according to Luminate. Nelly’s streaming catalog was also down 5%, from 1.63 million on Jan. 13 to 1.54 million on Inauguration Day. However, both artists experienced upticks in digital sales those days, with Underwood and Nelly moving a couple hundred extra daily downloads (although still posting fewer than 1,000 downloads for the day).
So how did a more politically outspoken performer fare? Kid Rock, a longtime Trump supporter who played a rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. the night before the inauguration, posted the slightest uptick in catalog streams on Inauguration Day (1.08 million, up from 1.07 million the previous Monday), as well as comparable gains in digital sales as Underwood and Nelly. – JASON LIPSHUTZ
Fans ‘Wanna Know’ About Hozier’s 2014 Arctic Monkeys Cover
It feels like a fever dream of mid-’10s Tumblr alt-rock: Hozier, singer-songwriter behind one of the biggest and best-loved alt-rock hits of 2014, covering one of the year’s other biggest and best-loved hits in Arctic Monkeys’ “Do I Wanna Know.” The Irish crossover star did indeed do just that a decade ago, with a sweetly tender BBC Live Lounge rendition of the stomping late-night staple. Hozier’s version was never released as a single, but it did make an appearance on the special edition of his self-titled debut album, released in 2015.
Now, the song has taken on new life, as Hozier fans – who have multiplied in number over the past decade, especially following the release of his Hot 100-topping “Too Sweet” last year – have rediscovered the yearning cover, making it go viral all across social media, and on YouTube where the 10-year-old performance clip currently rates as one of the channel’s top 50 videos. The cover has particularly exploded over the last five days, amassing over 1.4 million combined official on-demand U.S. streams, up 3,941% from the same period the previous week, according to Luminate. And of course, the Arctic Monkeys original is feeling the spillover love too: The U.K. band’s original “Do I Wanna Know” racked up 3.5 million streams for the week ending Jan. 16, up 44% from the prior frame. – ANDREW UNTERBERGER
Beabadoobee’s ‘Real Man’ Becomes Her Latest Viral Hit
Beabadoobee has spent the past half-decade successfully braiding traditional indie-pop album releases and promotion with viral moments, as songs like her Powfu collaboration “Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)” and her own “The Perfect Pair” have earned hundreds of millions of streams after blowing up with the TikTok set. The British singer-songwriter has now done it again with “Real Man,” the smoky, piano-laced standout from last year’s full-length This is How Tomorrow Moves.
The chorus line of “I guess no one ever taught you how to be a real man” has inspired a flex-inflected TikTok dance and wave of lip synchs, helping “Real Man” break through on streaming platforms. A month ago, the track earned 1.84 million U.S. on-demand streams for the week ending Dec. 26, according to Luminate; that number has now nearly doubled, to 3.67 million for the week ending Jan. 16. Meanwhile, “The Perfect Pair,” which went viral back in 2022, is going viral again (re-viraling?) thanks to “Real Man” listeners discovering the older track, with 3.68 million streams for the week ending Jan. 16 — up nearly 30% from a month ago. – JL
Julie Doiron Sets Her Calendar for a Surprise Viral Hit
A breakout hit would’ve been something close to unforeseeable for Julie Doiron even at the peak of her ‘90s hipness. The Canadian lo-fi indie singer-songwriter (and bassist for underground favorites Eric’s Trip) had never made significant impact on the Billboard charts during her now three-decade recording career, releasing a consistent stream of well-received albums but never really even threatening a crossover moment. That’s changed in the last couple months, however, as Doiron has scored one of the surprise streaming hits of the early year: “August 10,” from 1996’s Broken Girl.
The slow, sad and still determinedly un-pop ballad has taken off on TikTok – not due to any particular trend or synch or influencer endorsement, but just through a series of popular recreations (of both Doiron’s vocals and her bare-bones guitar playing) and emotional videos set to the pleading verse. The striking song has hit enough of a nerve – seasonal sadness, perhaps – that it has exploded to over four million official on-demand U.S. streams in the week ending Jan. 16, according to Luminate, part of a steady climb that’s seen the song rise a little every week going back to last November. The streaming activity has even powered the song to a debut on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs listing, reaching a No. 12 peak. If it’s doing this well in January, imagine what might happen when we actually get to August. – AU
Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity with her Oscars nomination.
The Academy unveiled its 2025 nominees on Thursday (Jan. 23), with Erivo snagging a nod in the best actress in a leading role category for her portrayal of Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s Wicked. To celebrate, the star took to Instagram to share a series of photos from the film, along with a heartfelt caption expressing her gratitude for the honor. “Moments like this don’t come along very often, and when they do, it is sacrilege to let them pass by without a moment of gratitude. I am grateful, grateful to @theacademy, grateful to be a part of something that makes people feel seen, grateful to be a cog in the wheel of a piece that makes us believe in magic, grateful to have experienced a dream come true, and deeply deeply grateful for this unbelievable recognition,” she wrote.
Erivo continued, “I often get asked what I would say to my younger self. Well today there’s nothing to be said. She is smiling, beaming, glowing from ear to ear. That speaks volumes.”
She went on to congratulate her co-star Ariana Grande, who received her first-ever nomination for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Glinda. “To my sister, @arianagrande, what a joy it is to be here with you watching as you ascend and amaze and become the actress you were meant to be. Congratulations first time nominee, I’m so so proud of you!! There is no one in the world I would have wanted to do this with more than you.”
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Erivo also thanked Chu, who she deemed, “our fearless leader whose kindness provided us with the room to play,” adding, “you are deserving of all good things and I’m lucky to call you my brother.”
See her full post here. The actress was previously nominated for best actress in 2020 for her role in Harriet, as well as best original song for the film’s “Stand Up.”
Erivo is up against Emilia Pérez‘s Karla Sofía Gascón, Anora‘s Mikey Madison, The Substance‘s Demi Moore and I’m Still Here‘s Fernanda Torres. Earning 10 nods total this year, Wicked ties with The Brutalist for second-most nominated project at the 2025 Oscars. Only Emilia Pérez has more, scoring 13 total.
Charged with pride, nostalgia, and Puerto Rican culture, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos album really struck a chord amongst fans.
The 17-track album notably includes “Baile Inolvidable,” the Puerto Rican rapper’s first attempt at a full-fledged salsa song backed by live instrumentations — congas, piano, trumpets and all that jazz. His melancholic and passionate vocals narrate the story of a man who can’t forget the woman he loved, especially the one who taught him how to dance. “I thought I was going to get old with you,” he reflects at the beginning of the tune.
What quickly became a fan-favorite and has people of all generations dancing salsa on social media hit No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200 chart this week. Overall, the new EP ascends to No. 1 in the U.S.-based Billboard 200 albums chart. The set reigns following its first full tracking week of activity (Jan. 10-16; it was released Jan. 5).
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Below, check out the lyrics to “Baile Inolvidable” translated into English:
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I thought I would grow old with youMaybe in another life, in another world it could beIn this one, all that remains is to leave one dayAnd only see you at duskIf you see me alone and sad, don’t talk to meIf you see me alone and sad, I’m guilty
Life is a party that one day endsAnd you were by unforgettable danceAnd you were by unforgettable dance
While one is aliveOne must love as much as they can
I thought I would grow old with youMaybe in another life, in another world it could beIn this one, all that remains is to leave one dayAnd see the sky to see if you will fall
If you see me alone and sad, don’t talk to meIf you see me alone and sad, I’m guiltyLife is a party that one day endsAnd you were by unforgettable dance
No, I can’t forget youNo, I can’t erase youYou taught me how to loveYou taught me how to dance
No, I can’t forget youNo, I can’t erase youYou taught me how to loveYou taught me how to dance
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, eyTell me what to do to forget youThere’s a new dance move I want to show youI can’t even sleep at nightAll I do is dream of you
No, I can’t forget youNo, I can’t erase youYou taught me how to loveYou taught me how to dance
How you kissed me, how you did itHow you looked at me, you turned me onIt feels ugly not to have you closeThe new [girl] sucks it good, but it’s not your mouthMy devil, my angel, my crazyMy devil, my angel, my crazy
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Kendrick Lamar is gearing up to take the Superdome stage in New Orleans at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show and he’s bringing at least one friend with him to the Big Easy.
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On Thursday (Jan. 23), K. Dot teamed up with Apple Music to release a teaser for his anticipated NOLA performance on Feb. 9. In the clip, Lamar revealed that his upcoming tourmate SZA will be joining him on the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show stage.
The Compton native appears on the phone while walking the Caesars Superdome turf and he’s surprised by SZA, who gives him a blue Gatorade bath as he teases a special guest hitting the stage with him.
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“You know this field a lot bigger than people think so that’s a must,” Lamar says into the phone. “Exactly. Nah, I been thinking about a guest performer.” The 30-second clip then comes to a close soundtracked by Lamar’s GNX cut “Hey Now.”
It’s anyone’s guess as to what the Grand National Tour running mates could be performing as they boast a plethora of collabs, including “30 for 30,” “Luther,” “Gloria,” “All the Stars” and “Doves in the Wind” to name a few.
Roc Nation and Jesse Collins are joining forces as executive producers of Kendrick’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show with pgLang providing creative direction.
Kendrick made a brief appearance as a special guest at Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s West Coast-themed Super Bowl Halftime Show in Los Angeles in 2022, but now it’s his turn to take the headlining slot. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Lamar said in September when it was announced he’d be on the Super Bowl stage. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”
Between the Drake battle and the positive reception to GNX, 2024 was a banner year for Lamar, and he’s looking to take things to another level in ’25. February will be a busy month for Kendrick, who’s up for seven Grammy Awards, and will look to take home a few trophies before heading to New Orleans.
Super Bowl Sunday will only be a teaser for K. Dot and SZA as the former Top Dawg Entertainment teammates are headed out on a stadium run for the North American leg of their Grand National Tour starting up in April.
Watch the trailer for the upcoming performance below.