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Mint
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Rihanna debuts at No. 1 with 'Friend of Mine' on Billboard's Dance Digital Song Sales chart, beating DJ Snake and Avicii
Rihanna has returned and how! The queen of pop is back on the top of the charts, as her latest release 'Friend of Mine' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Dance Digital Song Sales chart this week. The track has become the top-selling dance song in the United States, as measured by Billboard. This marks a significant moment in Rihanna's career, as it is her third time reaching the summit of this specific chart. Her last No. 1 came back in 2016 with 'This Is What You Came For,' a collaboration with Calvin Harris. Before that, she first claimed the top spot in June 2012 with 'Where Have You Been.' 'Friend of Mine' is one of seven new entries on the 15-song chart this week. Despite strong competition from well-known artists including DJ Snake, Kesha, and the late Avicii, Rihanna secured the top spot. Avicii, who passed away in 2018, makes a posthumous appearance with 'Let's Ride Away,' a new collaboration with Elle King. In total, Rihanna has now earned 11 appearances on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart. Impressively, ten of those entries have reached the top 10. Two of her well-known tracks, 'We Found Love' (also with Calvin Harris) and 'Who's That Chick?' with David Guetta, both peaked at No. 2, narrowly missing out on the No. 1 position. This new chart-topping success further cements Rihanna's enduring popularity in the dance music space. While fans continue to hope for a full studio album, 'Friend of Mine' serves as a reminder of her ability to dominate the charts with fresh, energetic releases.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Rihanna Lands Her First New No. 1 In Almost A Decade
Rihanna's 'A Friend of Mine' launches at No. 1 on Billboard's Dance Digital Song Sales chart, ... More earning the singer her third champion and first in almost a decade. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Rihanna attends her immersive beauty event in honor of Fenty Beauty's newest product launch, Soft'lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation at 7th Street Studios on April 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) Rihanna releases music so infrequently that a huge debut is typically expected whenever she does give the world something new. Sadly, that's not quite what came to pass with 'Friend of Mine,' her first single in several years. The tune, taken from the upcoming Smurfs animated movie, does manage to conquer one important Billboard ranking as it arrives — and in doing so, it adds to her list of champions, which hasn't increased in almost a decade. 'Friend of Mine' launches atop the Dance Digital Song Sales chart this week, which means it is the top-selling track in America currently classified by Billboard specifically as dance. The tune is one of seven new arrivals on the 15-spot roster, and Rihanna manages to beat out exciting drops from stars in the genre like DJ Snake, Kesha, and even Avicii, who posthumously returns with his new collaboration 'Let's Ride Away' with Elle King. Rihanna scores her third No. 1 on the Dance Digital Song Sales ranking as 'Friend of Mine' arrives. The tune marks her first new leader since 'This Is What You Came For' with Calvin Harris, which debuted in first place in May 2016. She first ruled in June 2012 with 'Where Have You Been.' Throughout her career, Rihanna has collected a total of 11 placements on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart, and all but one of those have reached the top 10. She missed out on adding to her expanding roster of champions by just one space with both 'We Found Love' — another collaboration with Harris — and 'Who's That Chick?' alongside David Guetta, as both tunes stalled at No. 2. 'Friend of Mine' is a quick top 10 on a number of Billboard's dance-only tallies. As it leads the Dance Digital Song Sales chart, it enters the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs tally at No. 3, earning Rihanna her first career placement on that list. The cut also kicks off its time on the Dance Streaming Songs tally at No. 6. Rihanna also manages to hit No. 1 on one other Billboard list, but 'Friend of Mine' doesn't enjoy quite as much of a celebration on that tally as it does on the Dance Digital Song Sales roster. The catchy cut appears in first place on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, meaning it misses landing on the Hot 100 — the main ranking of the most consumed tracks in America — by just one space. So, while it technically sits at No. 1, that's not really a major accomplishment for her.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Vick Hope shares sweet video of her parents dancing to husband Calvin Harris's DJ set as they join her in Ibiza ahead of her welcoming her first child
Vick Hope shared an adorable video of her parents dancing to her husband Calvin Harris 's DJ set at Ushuaïa Ibiza on Saturday. The presenter, 35, who is expecting her first child with husband Calvin, 41, later this year, took to her Instagram story to share the sweet moment with fans. In the clip, Vick's father Geordie Nigel Hope and mother Adeline Nwosu looked overjoyed as they held each other and danced to their favourite tune of Calvin's - We Found Love, featuring Rihanna. Vick captioned the heartwarming video: 'Mum & dad's favourite song (tears emoji) @calvinharris (love heart emoji)' Vick jetted off her Ibiza home for her maternity leave after asking the Radio One Big Weekend crowd in Liverpool for baby name ideas last week. to stay in the loop. The star threw herself open to suggestions while taking to the stage with co-host Jamie Laing, 36. Vick looked sensational as she showcased her blossoming bump in a vibrant figure-hugging maxi dress with a thigh-high split. Chatting with the audience, Jamie said: 'Vick is about to go on maternity leave, and she wants some help with some baby names, so if you can shout some names to me.' As the huge crowd began screaming out suggestions a giggling Vick replied: 'Ok, I got it.' Vick appeared to be having the time of her life at the festival as she took to Instagram with snaps of herself enjoying with co-host Jamie. The pair caught some of the Liverpool festival's biggest acts including Mel C's surprise performance with Tom Grennan. She even had a chance to let her hair down in the BBC presenter's raised platform, where she danced with the crew. The mother-to-be also had a chance to catch up with her fellow co-presenters Arielle Free, Greg James and Lauren Layfied. She wore a comfortable-looking black dress and trainers, which put her impending arrival on full display. She captioned the snaps: 'Final @bbcradio1 Going Home show with just the two of us for a little while, it's been such an absolute blast! 'Thank you for the love and the laughs these last few months sweet sweet @jamielaing, all the team, and of course our amazing listeners. 'Legends, the lot of ya.' Jamie also sent his good wishes ahead of the momentous occasion and said: 'To the sweetest soul, who goes on maternity leave today - what a blast we've had.' She also discussed her departure on-air with Jamie, who was quick to let Vick know that she will make a fantastic mum. Jamie said: 'You're an amazing friend, an amazing person, and you're just going to be an amazing mum.' She replied: 'Oh, thank you.' Vick and Calvin own several homes, including a farm in Ibiza and a 10-acre estate in the Cotswolds. Vick and Calvin are reported to be in the process of building a mansion on their Cotswolds estate, which is reported to become their main place of residence. The couple tied the knot in September 2023 and only just announced their impending arrival, choosing to keep their relationship largely out of the spotlight. Vick stressed on air that she didn't want to make a big deal out of her pregnancy. She said: 'This is not an announcement, by the way. People keep saying are you going to announce, are you going to announce? And I'm like, I'm not the King. 'I'll be honest, I struggle with anything that's personal or private. I will tell you a story about eating a kebab out of a bin, that's one thing. 'But there's a line and so I've never been that big on sharing. Particularly because I've just been enjoying this privately and quietly.'
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jamie Laing's new Radio 1 co-host revealed as BBC sign up familiar face for Vick Hope's maternity replacement
RADIO 1 host Jaime Laing will co-host his show with wife Sophie Habboo during the summer. It comes as his Going Home co-presenter Vick Hope has gone on maternity leave. 5 5 Jaime, 36, who wed Sophie, 30, two years ago already present a hugely successful podcast together called NewlyWeds. A source said: "Sophie is joining the Radio 1 family and everyone is really excited that she'll be bringing her chemistry with hubby Jaime to the airwaves. "They're already pros after doing their podcast for so many years but this is a huge moment for them and they can't wait. It could lead to endless opportunities for them as a couple. They could even be a modern day Richard and Judy." Last week Vick - who is married to DJ Calvin Harris - finally confirmed she was pregnant live on air after sharing a number of snaps over the past few weeks with her bump. Speaking to her co-host Jamie Laing, Vick said: "I should probably also say this is my final week before I go on maternity leave." Joking about not knowing, Jamie replied: "What? You're an amazing friend, an amazing person, and you're just going to be an amazing mum." Flaunting her bump in a blue dress, she posted: "Thank you for the love and the laughs these last few months Jamie, all the team and our amazing listeners." Former Made In Chelsea star Jamie and Vick took over the drivetime show in March of 2024, alongside Katie Thistleton, following Jordan North 's departure from the station. Katie went on maternity leave herself in May of this year before welcoming her little boy Ruben. Last week the couple, who got married two years ago on 20 May 2023, revealed that they were pressing pause on their podcast while they renovate their new home. Sophie Habboo & Jamie Laing make saucy confessions about their 'electrifying' romps & being 'sex icons' Sophie said: 'We actually have a bit of an announcement for you guys. 'We are going to go on a pause, we're going to go on a little break, but we will be back and we love you guys so much. 'We're so grateful that you've been on this journey with us, so on that note, if you are getting married, good luck and if you're getting divorced we love you.' Fans speculated that the pair would be announcing a pregnancy in coming weeks but it seems the break is in fact so they can work on the show together. While hosting NewlyWeds together, nothing was off limits when it came to discussing their own relationship, with many fans saying in the comments that they'd miss their 'comfort' podcast. 5 5 5
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Rihanna's New Single Launches At A Disappointing Low
Later this summer, Rihanna's new movie The Smurfs will arrive in theaters globally. In addition to voicing one of the Smurfs, the Barbadian pop icon also wrote and performed new music for the film, which seems to be a major selling point for the animated adventure. The first track from the project, a single titled 'Friend of Mine,' debuts on charts all around the world this week. Despite the built-up anticipation for not just this tune, but any work from the superstar, the cut underperforms expectations, especially true in the United Kingdom. 'Friend of Mine' debuts at No. 72 on the Official Singles chart, the tally that ranks the most consumed tracks across several different formats in the nation. That's a very low starting point for a new Rihanna cut — and it's a disappointing peak she hasn't had to settle for in quite a while. Rihanna hasn't seen a track peak that low in almost a decade. The last time one of her songs stalled even lower on the main singles list in the U.K. was in March 2016, when 'Consideration,' her collaboration with SZA featured on Anti, spent one frame at No. 88. Since 'Consideration' debuted, Rihanna has scored some lesser hits and a number of huge wins across the ocean. She added a new No. 1 in June 2017 as a featured act alongside Bryson Tiller on DJ Khaled's 'Wild Thoughts.' She also broke into the top 10 with 'This Is What You Came For' alongside Calvin Harris, 'Too Good' with Drake, and with her own 'Lift Me Up' from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. 'Friend of Mine' opens in similar positions on the Official Singles Sales and Official Singles Downloads charts as well. Rihanna's cut launches at No. 79 on the former and No. 75 on the latter. In both instances, she reaches a milestone number of placements, as the Smurfs cut earns the singer her thirtieth placement on the general sales tally and her seventieth on the list of the most downloaded tunes in the U.K. Rihanna's latest offering debuts highest on the Official Dance Singles chart. The superstar earns her seventh win on that list as 'Friend of Mine' kicks off its time at No. 19.
