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Billie Eilish says she cried after performing ‘The Greatest’ for the first time

June 18, 2024

Billie Eilish has opened up about the emotional experience of performing her new song “The Greatest” for the first time. Her latest album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, was released on May 17, and Eilish...

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Billie Eilish responds to Lana Del Rey calling her the “voice of our generation”

June 18, 2024

Billie Eilish has responded to Lana Del Rey’s recent declaration that she is the “voice of our generation.” Eilish made a special surprise appearance during Del Rey’s headlining set at Coachella’s...

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Lana Del Rey has spoken out on her “fight” with “stalkers” in Paris: “Don’t follow me

June 18, 2024

Lana Del Rey has spoken out following her “fight” with “stalkers” in Paris. The singer was recently spotted having a heated exchange in the French capital, where she claimed someone was “following”...

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Howard University Revokes Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Honorary Degree Following Release of Cassie Assault Video

June 18, 2024

Howard University announced on Friday that it would revoke Sean “Diddy” Combs’ honorary degree, originally conferred in 2014, in light of recent revelations concerning the disgraced rapper and...

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Billie Eilish Joins the Race for the Song of the Summer with "Birds of a Feather"

June 18, 2024

As summer draws near, the race for the season's signature song heats up. Just when it seemed like Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” was poised to dominate, Billie Eilish has thrown her hat into the...

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The Decline of Pop and Club Music in the Era of Sadness

June 18, 2024

Pop and club music used to be the anthems of good times. From the infectious beats of the late '90s and early 2000s to the party-ready hits that defined the early 2010s, these genres once...

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Glass Animals Are Trapped In an Airlock on New Single and Video

June 18, 2024

“YOU BLEW ME to stardust,” Glass Animals lead singer Dave Bayley sings on the U.K. band’s latest single “Tear in Space (Airlock).” The tantalizing track swirls with synths over a pulsating beat as...

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Blackpink’s Lisa Teases New Solo Music

June 18, 2024

A couple of months ago, Blackpink’s Lisa signed a solo deal with RCA, and now it looks like she hopes to release new music soon. An Instagram Story on her official account links to pre-save links...

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Central Cee's "Band4Band": Setting Records and Redefining UK Rap

June 15, 2024

UK rapper Central Cee has made headlines with his latest single, "Band4Band," achieving the fastest-selling rap single of the year. This milestone not only cements his status as one of the most...

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Bon Jovi's Triumphant Return: Reflecting on 40 Years with “Forever”

June 15, 2024

Forty years after they ran away with our hearts and into rock history, Bon Jovi is back with a reflective new album, Forever, taking stock of all the boys from New Jersey have accomplished.

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Kaytranada: A Decade of Dancefloor Domination and Timeless Sound

June 15, 2024

A decade on from his breakthrough Boiler Room DJ set, Canadian producer Kaytranada has cemented himself as a dance music powerhouse. His work blends the worlds of underground electronic sounds and...

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Central Cee: The New Voice of British Drill

June 15, 2024

Central Cee, born Oakley Neil H.T. Caesar-Su on June 4, 1998, in Shepherd's Bush, London, has swiftly emerged as one of the most prominent voices in the UK drill scene. With his raw lyricism...

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NewJeans Makes K-pop History with 10 Weeks of Billboard Success

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South Korean girl group NewJeans has emerged as a shining beacon of success. Consisting of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, NewJeans is not just a music sensation but a cultural phenomenon that has taken the global music industry by storm. NewJeans, formed by ADOR, has crafted a unique niche for themselves, blending the charm of the girl next door image with the nostalgia of 1990s and 2000s pop and R&B. Their music incorporates various dance and club styles, making them a force to be reckoned with in the competitive K-pop industry.

Just two months ago, NewJeans etched their names in the annals of music history by accomplishing a feat that set the industry abuzz. Their second mini album, “Get Up,” soared to the top of the Billboard 200 chart, marking them as the fastest female K-pop act to debut at No. 1 — an achievement that speaks volumes about their immense popularity. What’s even more remarkable is that “Get Up” has maintained its stronghold on the chart, resting comfortably within the top 60 for an impressive 10 consecutive weeks, a milestone previously unattained by any female K-pop artist.

NewJeans’ dominance doesn’t stop there; their hit single “Super Shy” climbed to No. 37 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart within just four weeks, proving its infectious melody and irresistible charm. At the same time, “Get Up” secured its position at No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart for an astounding nine non-consecutive weeks, making it the first K-pop girl group album to achieve such a feat.

Their remarkable journey on the Billboard charts not only showcases their musical prowess but also shows the universal appeal of K-pop as a genre. Listen to their chart-topping album below: