Cardi B fans, affectionately called #BardiGang, may be anxiously awaiting the delivery of her highly anticipated sophomore album, the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Invasion of Privacy,’ but it appears new music isn’t the only thing the GRAMMY winner has her sights on delivering.
While ‘Midnights,’ the latest album from Taylor Swift, is enjoying a very much expected domination of the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, few could have foreseen the extent of its carnage.
On the Billboard 200 front, ‘Midnights’ entered the chart at #1 with a whopping 1.5 million units sold – a feat accomplished by record-breaking vinyl sales and streams (as we reported here).
And while its lengthy list of wins on that chart are mirrored by those on the Hot 100, there are a few standouts on the latter tally – namely the number of legendary acts she leaves in her rearview in the wake of the LP’s success.
Details inside.
Katy Perry is no stranger to dominating Pop charts over her lengthy career with top-selling hits like ‘Firework,’ ‘Roar,’ and ‘Dark Horse,’ but earlier this year the diva saddled up to trot into unfamiliar terrain: Country.
Teaming with the ‘Prince of Country Music’ Thomas Rhett for his sixth studio album, the April 1-released ‘Where We Started,‘ Perry lent her unmistakable vocals to the LP’s title track – helping to push it to top 40 status on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart (#33 peak as of time reported).
In an effort to hoist it to even higher heights on the tally, the unexpected duo imparted a behind the scenes look at the tune’s touching accompanying music video.
See the Patrick Tracy-directed action inside.
Taylor Swift‘s latest album, ‘Midnights,‘ is currently dominating the Billboard 200 in nearly unprecedented fashion.
Opening to gargantuan sales of over 1.5 million first week, the project broke several all-time records on its path to the top of the chart including making her the first act to see five different albums sell over 1 million copies in one week, best one-week vinyl sales of the Luminate era (575,000), making her the first female artist to have 11 albums debut at #1, and so much more (as we reported here).
The slayage is by no means limited to the Billboard 200, however. Look inside to see how Swift is being penciled in Hot 100 history books for the tunes that line her latest LP.
‘Super’ indeed!
Nicki Minaj‘s massive hit, ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ may have set several records when it blasted to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 upon its debut over the summer, but now the GRAMMY nominee is mirroring those wins at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) thanks to the tune’s ongoing success.
Details inside.
Songbird Lauren Jauregui has hatched the video for her brand new single ‘Always Love.’
Listeners find the former Fifth Harmony singer love lorn on the track, which sees her reflecting on a romance that is no more.
Ever skilled with her pen, the track has a lyrical twist. For, as Lauren sings, “nobody talks about walking away when there’s still love.”
The compelling track has been paired with visual that illuminates its compelling narrative more.
Check it out after the jump…
It’s become custom for each Halloween to bring with it millions of streams, spins, and celebration of Michael Jackson‘s ‘Thriller.’
This year, though, we’re spotlighting the criminally underrated ‘Ghosts’ – which is this week’s From The Vault pick.
Directed by Stan Winston and written by Stephen King and Mick Garris, the whimsical clip is based on a story helmed by Jackson, Garris, and King.
Released in 1996, it tells the tale of an eccentric man with supernatural powers who is forced out of a small town by its judgmental mayor. Suffice it to say, it’s clear Jackson was leaning all the way into the parallels with the happenings in his own life.
Ever the creative, he seized the visual – both its narrative and explosive performance elements – to drive his message home and make clear who the real adversaries were. Flexing his acting skills, MJ played five (yes, five) roles in the short film – including that of the villainous major.
Uniquely, ‘Ghosts’ – which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival – fused music from 1995’s ‘HIStory’ and ‘Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix’ – the latter of which arrived in 1997. The songs featured are ‘2 Bad,’ ‘Is It Scary’ and ‘Ghosts.’
‘Ghosts’ nor the music it served as the vehicle for were a hit. Quite the contrary.
Critics sadly lambasted the visual (which, in its original form, ran for 38 minutes and held the record for the longest music video until 2013) for being too on the nose as an allegory for Jackson’s struggles. Unsurprisingly, at a time when the fate of most music was in the hands of said critics, the songs included didn’t pop either and are considered “rare gems” in contemporary discourse about Jackson’s latter-day discography.
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Almost three decades on from its release, we have a renewed sense of appreciation for ‘Ghosts.’
Sure, it’s story is a lil’ on the literal side and, when viewed through today’s lens, is almost cartoon-esque.
However, we applaud MJ for consistently pushing the envelope visually and himself as a performer. Nearing 40 at the time and boasting both a catalog and videography like no other, it’s arguable that the King of Pop had nothing left to prove at that point. Yet, as is trademark with the greats, the appetite to up the ante and redefine what greatness both looks like and means was way too appealing of a concept to the megastar.
With ‘Ghosts,’ Jackson delivered one of the finest visual offerings of his later career and some of the best music video choreography of his entire career. An eternal salute.
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Kanye West is only hours removed from the apology he issued to the family of George Floyd and the Black community at large for claiming the unarmed Black man died from drug use rather than the knee of the policeman convicted of killing him.
However, the rapper has sparked fresh controversy by taking aim at Roxie Washington – the mother of Floyd’s daughter.
As reported, Washington filed a $250 Million lawsuit against the MC on behalf of the youngster. The sum is being sought for the harassment, misappropriation, defamation, and infliction of emotional distress it’s claimed West’s words caused.
Taking to Instagram moments ago, the embattled star let loose his feelings on the matter.
Taylor Swift has long stood taller than most with her record sales. Today, though, she’s towering above the competition.
For, the Pop titan’s tenth studio album ‘Midnights’ has launched atop the Billboard 200 and seen the superstar break many a record in the process.
Full story below…
Kanye West is in a remorseful mood. Somewhat.
The controversial MC has been under fire and brimstone after making racially and culturally insensitive remarks that have offended many – most especially the Black and Jewish communities.
As reported, the furor surrounding the latter – which saw West express a desire to go “Defcon 3” on Jewish people he had fallen out with – has seen the embattled star dropped by a growing list of corporations.
Indeed, Adidas, CAA, GAP, Balenciaga, and many more have severed ties with West. Moves that have collectively torpedoed his net worth. For, once deemed a billionaire, Ye’s status as such was no longer a reality in a mere matter of days.
Now, after seemingly issuing a polarizing “apology” to the Jewish community, West is addressing the backlash from the Black community. Specifically, the anger that trailed his claims that Black Lives Matter was a “scam” and his utterance that unarmed Black man George Floyd died from Fentanyl – rather than the knee that rested on his neck for nine minutes and led to former police officer Derek Chauvin being convicted of his murder.
In trademark form, his words on the matter aren’t without issue and many have taken umbrage with the angle his seeming apology stems from.
See what we mean below…
Halloween 2022 weekend is bringing with it even more Hollywood transformations.
A whole host of names got into the spirit with characteristically over-the-top ensembles.
Join us below to see the likes of Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monae, Diddy, Lori Harvey, and more show up and show out…
Jack Harlow pulled double duty on the latest edition of Saturday Night Live (October 29).
For, the rapper both hosted and served as the evening’s musical performer.
Flexing his charisma in earnest, the chart-topper kicked off the appearance with a hilarious monologue where he playfully poked fun at a whole range of topics, including his race, rumors of a romance with ‘Industry Baby’ collaborator Lil Nas X, and much more.
As well as rolling up his sleeves and getting into the mix with the skits, Harlow heat up the stage with performances of ‘Lil Secret,’ ‘First Class,’ and ‘State Fair.’ All of which are lifted from the star’s album ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You.’
Check out all the action after the jump…
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