Idol talk: Conference explores the rise — and the joys
Scholars and music-industry insiders recently gathered at Yale to discuss the social and cultural significance of K-pop. Read More
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MEOVV on Splashing Onto the K-Pop Scene with Eyes Wide Open
Debuting as the first all-girl group from THEBLACKLABEL, the five newcomers to K-pop are ready to show what they’ve got. Read More
Exclaim!’s 50 Best Albums of 2024 │ Exclaim!
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Is the World’s First Israeli-Palestinian Boyband Really All About the Music?
The brainchild of two LA music execs, the six-piece group featuring Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel started recording together the day before 7 October. Is as1one an earnest attempt at musical coexistence, or something more sinister ? Ed Gillett reports. Read More
Watch This: Billie Eilish Creates Insane Vocal Loop at Ball Arena
With more than one million views of Westword's Instagram, this is a video you'll have on replay. Read More
Taylor Swift ‘Second Greatest Pop Star of the Century’; Who Could Be No. 1?
Taylor Swift has been named the second greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard. The outlet has been announcing its 25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century one at a time. According to the publication, the picks are artists who have defined pop culture music in the past 25 years. Swift, who has been busy with […] The post Taylor Swift ‘Second Greatest Pop Star of the Century’; Who Could Be No. 1? appeared first on Mandatory. […]
Billboard’s 2024 Pop Star Rankings Ignite Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift Debate
Billboard's 2024 Pop Star Rankings spark a Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift debate. Explore the achievements and cultural impact of these legends. Read More
Blackpink slips past BTS on Nov K-pop group brand ranks thanks to Rosé’s ‘APT’ success; Bigbang in at No. 6
BLACKPINK took the top spot in November's idol group brand rankings, with BTS, aespa, SEVENTEEN, BIGBANG, Red Velvet, and other greats trailing behind. Read More
K-pop surges on the album chart, and Shaboozey ties an all-time record
The pop charts this week are full of milestones, from a trio of K-pop acts crashing the top of the album chart to the year's biggest hit matching the longest-ever run atop the singles chart. Read More
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