Today, just a little over a month after they announced it, BTS returned with their anthropology album Proof. It arrives with 35 songs to its name as it’s mixed with new and old records that they’ve combined into one body of work to celebrate their ninth anniversary as a band. In a statement about the … Read more
Getty Image Back in March, Lollapalooza unveiled its jam-packed lineup for the Chicago iteration of its festival after the showcase was brought to other countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Stockholm. The 2022 Chicago show was set to be headlined by Dua Lipa, J. Cole, Metallica, Green Day, Doja Cat, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Baby, and … Read more
Getty Image BTS fans can’t get enough of new music from the group, and thankfully, they deliver on a regular basis, sometimes offering multiple albums a year. As far as their next single, it appears one is on the horizon, as it looks like Charlie Puth accidentally revealed news of a collaboration between him and … Read more
Getty Image Yesterday, BTS swung by the White House to discuss anti-Asian hate and meet with Joe Biden. Naturally, Fox News host Tucker Carlson had thoughts on that, as did his guest, fellow controversial conservative commentator Candace Owens. In a segment on yesterday’s Tucker Carlson Tonight, the host said, “So things have gotten very bad … Read more
Getty Image There have been a few records set on Apple Music this year. Kendrick Lamar broke the record for the most first-day streams for an album released on the platform in 2022 with Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Elsewhere, Harry Styles broke the record for the most first-day streams for a pop album … Read more
It was revealed a few days ago that BTS had some significant plans to close out the month: They would be heading to the White House to meet with Joe Biden and discuss “Asian inclusion and representation,” “anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination which have become more prominent issues in recent years,” and “the importance of … Read more
Getty Image Almost two years ago, writer Maria Sherman published her book Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS, which told the chaotic, riveting tale of fangirls. It discussed boy bands such as New Edition, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, One Direction, and BTS, and explored the … Read more
Getty Image A decade ago, Korean singer Psy released his sixth project Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1. That project was home to the worldwide smash hit “Gangnam Style” which took the globe by storm as an infectious dance record that came with its own routine. The 2012 song was certainly an unexpected hit as … Read more
Two hours and 50 minutes to be exact. This isn’t uncommon for the first cut of a movie, but Everything Everywhere editor, Paul Rogers, offered some insight into how he whittled down the runtime: “In general, I think there are a lot of moments where you’re thinking, ‘God, this moment is so good, but it … Read more
A few weeks ago, BTS confirmed their next album is set to drop in June and now they’ve offered more concrete info on that front. Today, BTS shared a “logo trailer” video for Proof, their upcoming project. They also wrote on Twitter, “0612091102120820…. 0610.” Fans were quick to note it looks like those numbers, when … Read more
Several years ago, when Psy made waves with his hit “Gangnam Style,” most listeners didn’t realize it was a breakthrough moment for K-pop. Now, returning with his collab with Suga of BTS, “That That,” and a new album, Psy 9th, the Korean star is discussing the way he was received versus the way artists like … Read more
Since teasing the release of his comeback single earlier this week, Psy has made it clear that he’s well past the “Gangnam Style” phase that first introduced him to a global audience. Despite his past as a record-breaking K-pop artist, Psy isn’t shy in asking the reigning pop heroes of the day, BTS, to get … Read more