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Taylor Swift is gearing up to kick off a five-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium tonight (August 15) after her Eras Tour shows in Vienna were cancelled last week due to a foiled terror threat. The singer — who has not commented on the plot or made any public appearances since the revelation of the […]
Adele didn’t let the rain stop her during her Aug. 14 performance at Munich’s Messe München. Amidst the downpour, the global superstar took a moment to highlight rising pop sensation Chappell Roan, whom she recently discovered.
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“I heard a song a little while ago at my birthday, and I loved it, and it was on one of my friend’s playlists. And then, I went down a rabbit hole on Monday. All day long,” Adele said.
The “Rolling in the Deep” singer continued, “She is spectacular, and it turns out, she’s not just got one song. She’s got, like, seven fucking brilliant songs. I think she’s absolutely amazing. I’m very excited for her, but my friend also said she’s a bit scared. So, do what you gotta do, baby girl, but you’re phenomenal.
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“Anyway, that’s all I’ve done this week is discover Chappell Roan.”
The glowing endorsement couldn’t come at a better time for Roan, who recently entered the Billboard Hot 100 with her single “Casual,” currently sitting at No. 79. Her standalone single “Good Luck Babe!” has climbed to No. 10 on the Hot 100, marking her first top 10 hit. Additionally, Roan’s debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess has reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200. Internationally, “Hot To Go!” entered the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart at No. 200.
Originally from Willard, Missouri, Roan has been making waves with her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which blends confessional lyrics with a theatrical pop style.
Adele’s Munich residency, set to conclude at the end of August, has already been marked by several memorable moments, including her public engagement reveal. As she wraps up the series of shows, her praise for Roan is likely to draw even more attention to the emerging artist, whose star continues to rise in the music world.
Check out the moment in the video posted to X (formerly Twitter) below.
Adele reveals all she’s done this week is discover Chappell Roan:“I went down a rabbit hole on Monday all day long. She is spectacular […] she has like seven f*cking brilliant songs. I think she’s absolutely amazing, I’m very excited for her.” pic.twitter.com/Dd1dzaulJe— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 14, 2024
Talk about setting fire to the rain! Adele’s month-long series of concerts at Munich’s 80,000-capacity outdoor arena, Messe München, was affected by torrential downpour on Wednesday night (Aug. 14). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news However, the “Rolling in the Deep” superstar didn’t let the rain deter […]
Brat Summer is a state of mind, but in actuality, the season will come to an end in about a month. Before it does, though, Charli XCX is teasing that one more surprise is on its way — and it just might involve another guest artist putting a new spin on one of her critically acclaimed album’s tracks.
In a TikTok posted Wednesday (Aug. 14), the 32-year-old pop star walks outside while singing along to a fan-made mash-up of her single “360” and Fleetwood Mac’s iconic hit “Dreams.” “I’m in Poland.. there’s a whiff of autumn in the breeze..,” she wrote in white text over the video. “Something is shifting.”
“maybe one more remix and then ?” she added in the caption.
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If the video’s audio is any hint as to what song will be reimagined next, “360” could be getting a second remix following the previously released version featuring Robyn and Yung Lean. Or, Charli could be planning to expand upon any of her other Brat tracks, something fans took to the comments to speculate on.
One person, for instance, suggested that “Apple” — which has inspired one of the summer’s trendiest TikTok dances — should get a Midwest Princess twist. “apple featuring chappell roan i plead,” they wrote.
“sympathy is a knife ft taylor,” another person predicted, likely alluding to rumors that the English singer-songwriter penned the track about Taylor Swift.
The latter isn’t totally out of the realm of possibility, given the story behind the “Girl, So Confusing” remix featuring Lorde. After writing the song about her tense relationship with the “Supercut” musician, Charli recruited her to transform it into a duet, restoring their friendship to solidly good terms in the process.
Other previous Brat remixes include “Von Dutch” featuring Addison Rae and, most recently, “Guess” featuring Billie Eilish, which debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Watch Charli’s TikTok below.
In 2019, Billboard‘s staff revealed its picks for the greatest pop star of every year dating back to 1981 (the first year of MTV, essentially the birth of the modern pop era), with essays making the case for each as the biggest, brightest and most important star in their solar system that calendar year. For the last few years, we’ve also counted down our picks for the 10 greatest pop stars of the 12-month period, with each getting their own year-in-review tribute from one of our staffers. (Our picks for the No. 1 Greatest Pop Star of the Year this decade have included BTS, Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift.)
But with the quarter-century mark coming up, we decided it was a good time to zoom out a little bit on the whole last 25 years in pop stardom. And so this week, we begin our countdown of the 25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century: a list attempting to take stock of the pop stars who have been most important and most impactful in the U.S. over that timespan. We will be unveiling our list over the course of the next four months, unveiling one or two artists a week, along with our usual essays commemorating each artist — as well as additional articles focusing on different aspects of their careers and rounding up their chart achievements, and regular podcast and video discussions of our chosen stars’ careers and legacies. We hope it will all serve to properly celebrate the 25 artists who have most defined the pop music and pop culture of the first 25% of this century, and to help provide an accurate snapshot of how the sound, look and overall meaning of pop superstardom have evolved over that period.
First, however — we must acknowledge that 25 is simply nowhere near a big-enough number to properly acknowledge all the pop stars who have dominated the charts and moved the culture since Y2K. So with that in mind, we’re starting off our rollout of this project with a quick unranked list of our Honorable Mention picks for the best of the rest: the 25 pop stars who were great enough to get strong consideration for our top 25, but ultimately just didn’t quite have either the stats, the impact, the longevity or the volume to elbow their way into our main list. We love ’em all just the same, and we couldn’t kick off this project in earnest without giving them their proper due first.
And we must also issue our obligatory reminder that unlike with our Year-End Charts, these Greatest Pop Stars are NOT mathematically determined by stats like chart position, streams or sales numbers. Those play a big part in our final rankings, of course — you can’t be one of the greatest pop stars of the century without great pop hits and great pop albums — but so do things like music videos, live performances and social media presence, and more intangible factors like cultural importance, industry influence and overall omnipresence. (And we’re measuring this over all 25 years of this century so far, so if you were only heard from at the beginning or the end of that period — or only had one or two big songs, albums or eras — that’s gonna significantly hinder your ranking here as well.)
Here are our 25 picks, presented alphabetically, for the closest-but-not-quite pop stars — the Nos. 26-50 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century, essentially — and check back throughout the next few months as we count down our top 25, and officially name our Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century this autumn.
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Details of Jung Kook‘s highly anticipated solo documentary I Am Still are finally here, including the project’s release date in theaters worldwide.
According to a release, the film will capture the BTS star’s development as a solo artist, starting with the historic ascent of his single “Seven (feat. Latto)” to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 2023. Three months later, he dropped his debut album Golden, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
“Delving into his creative process, unwavering work ethic and the unique challenges faced by a global superstar, the film presents exclusive, never-before-seen footage and interviews alongside electrifying concert performances,” reads the release. “This poignant portrait showcases Jung Kook’s unwavering dedication and artistic evolution.”
Directed by Junsoo Park and produced by Jiwon Yoon, Jung Kook: I Am Still is set to premiere Sept. 18, with limited screenings worldwide in over 120 countries and regions. Tickets go on sale August 21.
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The announcement comes a month after the 26-year-old singer’s label, BigHit, cryptically teased that I Am Still was “coming soon” to theaters, withholding any further details and sending ARMY spiralling. “WHAT IS THIS,” one person tweeted at the time, while another person wrote with disbelief, “WHAT DO YOU MEAN JUNGKOOK ON CINEMAS!?!?!?!?!?!?”
Jung Kook previously hinted that he was working on a documentary about his solo efforts in a November episode of Suchwita, the YouTube talk show hosted by his bandmate SUGA. “It follows the process from ‘Seven’ to my album,” he said at the time, according to the show’s English translation. “When you film with other members, the cameras aren’t all focused on you. But I always feel kind of pressured talking in front of a camera alone.”
The “3D” musician is also currently starring in a travel docu-series alongside bandmate Jimin on Disney+. Chronicling the friends’ trips through destinations in the U.S., South Korea and Japan, Are You Sure?! premiered Aug. 8 and will continue dropping episodes through Sept. 19.
See the Jung Kook: I Am Still announcement and movie poster below.
Janet Jackson comes from one of the most famous families in pop music. But in an interview with BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, the singer revealed that in addition to being the little sister of late pop superstar Michael Jackson and musical siblings Marlon, LaToya, Randy, Jermaine, Rebbie, Jackie, […]
People tend to change when they get into a serious relationship. Sometimes it’s an expansion of their food palate, or maybe a switch up in their style of dress. But a tell-tale sign that you are deeply bonding with your significant other is a whole new look. At least according to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback […]
Benson Boone’s 2024 continues to build momentum as the pop artist expands his world tour with additional U.S. dates this fall.
Following the success of his debut album, Fireworks & Rollerblades, Boone will bring his live show to new cities, including Indianapolis, Houston, and Nashville, among others.
The U.S. leg of the tour will begin on Sept. 24 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, and will conclude on Oct. 22 in St. Augustine, FL. Daniel Seavey will join Boone on several dates.
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Tickets for the newly announced dates will be available through an artist presale on Aug. 14 at 10:00 a.m. local time via Live Nation. General on-sale begins Aug. 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.
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Boone first gained attention with his single “Beautiful Things,” which gained traction on TikTok and later peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track also topped the Streaming Songs chart, becoming the most-streamed song in the first half of 2024.
The Fireworks & Rollerblades World Tour initially launched in the spring of 2024, with Boone opening for Taylor Swift during her London stops on the Eras Tour. The U.S. leg continues through October, with additional dates in Europe, Asia, and Australia planned for 2025. Boone’s September 2024 shows in Australia and New Zealand have been rescheduled to January 2025 due to a scheduling conflict, with upgraded venues to meet demand.
As Boone’s tour progresses, his next single, “Pretty Slowly,” is slated for release on Friday, Aug. 16. Boone’s recent chart success includes “Beautiful Things” peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and leading the Streaming Songs chart.
U.S. 2024 “Fireworks & Rollerblades” Tour Dates:
Sept. 24 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO *Sept. 26 – Saint Louis Music Park, Maryland Heights, MO *Sept. 30 – The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park, Cincinnati, OH *Oct. 1 – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN *Oct. 3 – Choctaw Grand Theater, Durant, OK *Oct. 7 – Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City, OK *Oct. 9 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX *Oct. 10 – 713 Music Hall, Houston, TX *Oct. 14 – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, Rogers, AR *Oct. 16 – The Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville, AL *Oct. 17 – Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville, TN *Oct. 19 – Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway, Richmond, VA *Oct. 21 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC *Oct. 22 – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, FL *
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Who says you can’t go home? On Sunday night, Miley Cyrus revisited her teenage origin story, heading to D23 in Anaheim, California, for the Disney Legends Ceremony. Cyrus started her run in the title role on Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana when she was just 13 years old, and at age 31, she gave a tear-filled […]