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Taylor Swift has tied Whitney Houston for the most weeks at number one. The popstar’s Folklore has landed a sixth week at the top of the Billboard 200, making it the longest running number one album in almost four years and giving Taylor 46 weeks on top over seven albums.

Swift’s accomplishment ties Houston’s record, who earned the honor over four number ones, and extends Swift’s lead over Adele, who has spent a total of 34 weeks at number one. The Beatles are the all-time record holders for the most weeks at number one, scoring 132 weeks on top, spread out over 19 albums.

Meanwhile, late rapper Pop Smoke’s posthumous release Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon holds the No. 2 spot, and the late, Juice WRLD’s Legends Never Die, is holding on to No. 3.   Metallica and Katy Perry’s new releases round out the Top 5. 

Taylor Swift Ties Whitney Houston for Most Weeks at No. 1 Among Women in Billboard 200’s History

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09/06/2020 3:00 PM

 

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Drake and DJ Khaled just dropped the music video for their latest collaboration Popstar, starring Justin Bieber.

The video then follows the 26-year-old singer, lip-syncing along with Drake‘s rap. Justin‘s manager Scooter Braun also makes a quick appearance in the video, where he shows off his dance moves. At the end of the video, Justin wakes up next to wife Hailey, and the whole thing turns out to be just a dream. 

Drake and DJ Khaled originally released their song Popstar back in July. You can take a look at the video at the link: here

Justin Bieber Stars As Drake In DJ Khaled’s Trippy New ‘Popstar’ Video

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Justin Bieber stars as Drake in the new Director X-helmed visual for DJ Khaled’s ‘Popstar.’

09/04/2020 11:15 AM

 

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After it was first reported last week, singer Liam Payne confirmed his engagement to model Maya Henry during an appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America on Thursday.

Payne said: “We’re just really happy. The last week, I’ve just had a birthday, my son has gone to school for the first time today, so it seems like a lot of firsts for me really, actually, which is great.”  The 27-year-old Payne shares a son, Bear, with his ex-girlfriend Cheryl Cole.

Liam also discussed the 10th anniversary of One Direction and discussed the possibility of a reunion, saying: “It feels amazing to be doing 10 years of anything really, especially to have the success level that we’ve had. I’m just really grateful the fans have stuck around and we still, each of us, have a career, which I think has been the most amazing thing out of all of it, really. As far as reunions go, I don’t know too much, but I got wonderful lovely birthday messages from everyone, which was really, really nice.”

Liam Payne Confirms His Engagement to Maya Henry: ‘We’re Just Really Happy’

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Liam Payne confirmed the news of his engagement to model Maya Henry during an appearance on Good Morning America on Thursday (Sept. 3). Watch the clip.

09/03/2020 5:35 PM

 

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Twenty One Pilots singer Tyler Joseph is apologizing for a tweet he posted this week. Joseph faced backlash over sharing a tone-deaf joke about him reaching his 2.2 million Twitter followers to advance social causes. The singer tweeted two photos of himself wearing platform shoes, saying in the caption: “You guys keep asking me to use my platforms. Feels good to dust these bad boys off.”  When he started receiving criticism for the post, however, Joseph explained, “I use music, humor, being alone, breaks from social media, family, uncomfortable and honest conversations with friends, and sometimes cryingA few tools, but they don’t all work for everyone. Mentally/emotionally, I can only carry so much, because what I do care about is so heavy, the thought of adding more on top of it makes me want to stop trying.” Joseph continued to stand behind the photos, saying again, “This isn’t a Notes app moment. I’m doubling down on my platform tweet. It was fantastic.”

However, Joseph ultimately clarified his support for the movement and issued an apology, saying: “My tweet wasn’t suppose[d] to be about human rights. So in case you are wondering where I stand: Black Lives Matter. I just wanted to take a moment to raise awareness about something else that has meant a lot to me for a long time. But now I see there is no room for that right now. I’m truly sorry if it hurt anyone.” The Twenty One Pilots member then shared a link with ways to help the Black Lives Matter movement. 

Twenty One Pilots’ Tyler Joseph Apologizes for Controversial Joke About ‘Using His Platforms’

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Twenty One Pilots frontman Tyler Joseph apologized for a controversial joke about using his…

09/03/2020 4:26 PM

 

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Cardi B is the new face of luxury fashion house Balenciaga.  Cardi took to Twitter to share the news that she is now the face of Balenciaga’s latest ad campaign for the winter 2020 season.

The imagery, shot and styled by Cardi B’s team in her home in L.A., features the rapper wearing a black catsuit-dress hybrid from creative director Demna Gvasalia’s fall 2020 collection. Cardi is lying on what appears to be an astro-turf surface, surrounded by a slide and kids toys, as well as Balenciaga’s Neo Classic bag in white. 

On Instagram, Cardi shared an image of a giant billboard featuring the new campaign, which is being displayed on the side of the Louvre museum in Paris. In her caption, she wrote that she remembers how it felt to see herself on a billboard in Times Square for the first time but, in her words, “PARIS! Wish I was there to see it in person.” 

Cardi B Becomes the Next Face of Balenciaga

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In the debut image of the Balenciaga winter 2020 campaign, Cardi lays in an elegant midnight…

09/01/2020 12:37 PM

 

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Songwriter and producer FINNEAS has shared a music video for his new song “What They’ll Say About Us.” 

FINNEAS wrote “What They’ll Say About Us” during quarantine, and said in a press release: “I wrote this song in June after spending the day at a protest in Downtown L.A., filled with hope with the prospect that millions of people were coming together from all over the world to fight against institutionalized racism and inequality. During that time, I’d also been following Amanda Kloots as she documented her husband Nick Cordero’s time in the ICU while in a coma after being admitted for COVID-19. Imagining her sitting by his side, waiting, hopeful for him to wake up, it got me thinking about all the millions of people, all over the world, who also have loved ones, parents, children and extended family members going through the same thing. Fighting this horrific virus. Some will overcome and wake up again, while others, tragically may not. This song is dedicated to all who have had to endure this year. I hope this song can offer some sort of comfort to those who may need it.”

What They’ll Say About Us is the first new music from FINNEAS since his video for “Let’s Fall in Love for the Night.” He also released a deluxe edition of his debut EP, Blood Harmony.

Take a look at the video for What They’ll Say About Us: here.

FINNEAS Shares New Song “What They’ll Say About Us”: Stream

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The ballad is a reaction to police brutality and the ongoing pandemic. FINNEAS Shares New Song…

09/02/2020 3:57 PM

 

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Ed Sheeran, 29, and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, 28, have announced the birth of their baby girl on Instagram.

“Ello! A quick message from me as I have some personal news that I wanted to share with you… Last week, with the help of an amazing delivery team, Cherry gave birth to our beautiful and healthy daughter – Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran,” Sheeran wrote alongside a photo of a pair of baby socks on top of a blue and green blanket.  He added, “We are completely in love with her. Both mum and baby are doing amazing and we are on cloud nine over here. We hope that you can respect our privacy at this time. Lots of love and I’ll see you when it’s time to come back, Ed x.”

Sheeran and Seaborn tied the knot in December 2018 at their home in Suffolk, England, in front of 40 friends and family members. Sheeran first met Seaborn at school when he was 11, but their relationship didn’t turn romantic until the summer of 2015 when they shared their first date at Taylor Swift’s annual Fourth of July party. The couple starred in their first music video together for his single, “Put It All on Me,” back in December 2019. 

Ed Sheeran & Wife Cherry Seaborn Announce the Birth of Their Baby Girl, Lyra Antarctica

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Sheeran shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a photo of a tiny pair of socks atop an…

09/01/2020 9:34 AM

 

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Ariana Grande has become the most followed woman on Instagram. The 27-year-old has now reached the 200 million follower mark, the first woman to do so. Grande is also the second most followed person on the social app, just behind soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 238 million followers.

Selena Gomez is close to 200 million as well, sitting at 190 million, and Kylie Jenner is currently at 193 million. Rounding out the top five most is Dwayne Johnson, who has 196 million.

Ariana‘s new milestone comes just off her big night at the 2020 MTV VMAs, where she performed her hit song “Rain On Me” with Lady Gaga.  The duo also picked up a Moonman for the single, and Grande also won for her duet with Justin Bieber, “Stuck With U.”

Ariana Grande Just Made Instagram History

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Grande’s Instagram milestone comes just as the singer celebrates her MTV VMA victories with Lady…

09/01/2020 12:23 PM

 

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BTS have earned their first-ever Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with Dynamite. The superstar South Korean music group, composed of members Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, J-Hope, Jungkook and RM, are the first all-Korean band to hit the top spot on the Hot 100. The group previously reached No. 4 on the chart with their single “On” back in March.

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s collaboration, “WAP,” currently sits at No. 2 on the Hot 100.

Watch BTS’ music video for “Dynamite” at the link: here.

BTS Make K-Pop History with No. 1 Single “Dynamite”

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The K-pop kings have also released a sleek Hyundai jingle called “Ioniq: I’m On It”. BTS Make…

08/31/2020 2:44 PM

 

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Following the announcement of her new album The Rarities and an upcoming memoir, Mariah Carey is also hoping to spread some Christmas cheer this holiday season.

Apple TV+ confirmed that Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special is on the way, though no release date is set yet. The service is labeling the program as an “innovative special” featuring music, dancing and animation, all of which will be “driven by a universally heartwarming story that brings the world together.” Carey will also serve as a producer on her show, along with Roman Coppola, per Apple TV+’s announcement. Hamish Hamilton (the man behind previous Oscars and Super Bowl halftime shows) will direct the special.

‘Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special’ To Premiere On Apple TV+

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The holiday special will include music, dancing, and animation, as well as a lineup of surprise…

08/31/2020 4:11 PM

 

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