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Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Benson Boone Breaks His Own Record As His New Single Rises
Benson Boone's 'Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else' hits No. 30 on the Hot 100, becoming his ... More second-highest-charting single to date. ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Benson Boone performs onstage during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo byfor MTV) Benson Boone only has a few more weeks before he releases his sophomore album, American Heart. The highly-anticipated project is currently being promoted by two singles, both of which are getting a full push at pop radio in the U.S., and the singer recently dropped a new tune, 'Momma Song,' which may become a hit as well in just a few days. The first two tracks earned lofty debuts upon arrival, and now both "Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else" and its follow-up "A Mystical Magical" are climbing across a number of tallies, including the Hot 100. As they rise, one of them breaks a tie and establishes itself as a real smash in the singer-songwriter's discography. "Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else" lifts two spots on the Hot 100 this week, ascending from No. 32 to No. 30. While a jump of just a pair of positions may not seem important, it's a meaningful one for Boone. The single now stands as his second-highest-rising hit ever on the ranking of the most consumed songs in the U.S. Last week, when "Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else" sat at No. 32, it was tied for that honor with "Slow It Down." That single, featured on his first full-length Fireworks & Rollerblades, stalled at No. 32 in September 2024, and now ranks as his third-highest-rising win. "Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else" gains ground on the Hot 100 thanks largely to its quick adoption at radio. The tune appears on four of Billboard's airplay rosters, and it climbs to new peaks on three of them this frame. The American Heart focus track jumps to No. 20 on the Radio Songs tally, No. 6 on the Adult Pop Airplay list, and it breaks into the top 10 for the first time on the Pop Airplay roster, pushing from No. 11 to No. 10. At the same time, it holds at its all-time peak of No. 19 on the Adult Contemporary roster. "Mystical Magical" isn't far behind its predecessor. After barely breaking into the top 40 on the Hot 100, the track dipped to No. 45, but has now reversed course. This week, it steps up three spaces to No. 42. If it gets picked up at radio, it could soon continue its growth on the ranking. "Beautiful Things" is still far and away Boone's biggest and highest-rising hit on the Hot 100. The tune remains present at No. 8 on the competitive tally, even after 68 weeks on the list. The smash peaked at No. 2 in March 2024 and, amazingly, hasn't disappeared from the ranking.
Forbes
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lisa Beats Her Blackpink Bandmate Rosé And Makes History
Lisa ties BTS and Jung Kook for the most Adult Pop Airplay hits among K-pop acts as 'Priceless' ... More debuts at No. 17 alongside Maroon 5. Lisa accepts the Best K-Pop award for "Rockstar" onstage at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena September 11, 2024 in in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images) Lisa earns a brand new radio hit in America this week. The Blackpink musician lends her talents and her fame to "Priceless," the latest single from Maroon 5. The tune gets off to a strong start on two of Billboard's three pop airplay tallies. As it arrives, Lisa breaks out of a tie with one of her bandmates and matches an all-time record among K-pop musicians. "Priceless" launches at No. 17 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. The cut instantly becomes Lisa's third track to reach the ranking, which is focused on the more mature side of pop. She has previously appeared on this list this year with both her own "Moonlit Floor" and "Born Again," which also credits Doja Cat and Raye. Now that she claims three Adult Pop Airplay hits, Lisa ties for the most appearances among all K-pop acts. She's currently on the same level as both BTS and Jung Kook, who beat her to this milestone. Among those two names, BTS is the more successful. Two of its three placements rose into the top 10. "My Universe," a collaboration with Coldplay, pushed to No. 8, while "Dynamite" peaked at No. 10. "Butter" only climbed as high as No. 14. Jung Kook, one of the seven musicians that make up BTS, saw "Left and Right," his duet with Charlie Puth, soar to ninth place. As a frontman, his own "Seven" with rapper Latto climbed to No. 19, while "Too Much," fronted by The Kid Laroi and also featuring rapper Central Cee, stalled at No. 22 last year. Before "Priceless" arrived, Lisa was tied for the record for the most Adult Pop Airplay wins among K-pop's solo female musicians – an honor she now solely claims. She was matched with Rosé, her Blackpink bandmate, who has seen both "Apt." with Bruno Mars and "Toxic Till the End" spend time on the tally. "Priceless" also manages to launch on the Pop Airplay chart, where it kicks off its time at No. 26. Lisa has now seen five tracks under her own name place on that tally. The Maroon 5 collaboration also brings her back to the Hot 100, as the poppy cut enters at No. 76, rounding out her half-dozen smashes.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Long Island schools score $270M state-aid boost— but homeowners still drowning in some of highest property taxes in US
Long Island schools are set to receive more than $270 million in extra state aid for the next year — a 5.4% jump over last year — but local homeowners will still be drowning from some of the highest property taxes in the US. Albany's new budget allocates a record $37 billion in school funding statewide. The pact also tacks on free school breakfast and lunch for all students regardless of income and implements a statewide classroom smartphone ban starting this fall. 'This represents one of the largest statewide school aid increases since the Foundation Aid formula was established in 2007,' the New York School Board Association said in a statement, referring to the state's attempt to more equitably distribute money to needy districts. Nassau schools will be divvying up an extra $123 million — a 6% jump for the county — bringing the total amount of state funds to nearly $2.15 billion for next year. Suffolk will see a roughly similar 5% increase with an extra nearly $150 million to bring their total state aid to more than $3 billion. The vast majority of Long Island school districts — 108 out of 124 — are in line for a boost in state aid under Albany's new budget. While most of their increases are going to be relatively small, a handful of districts will see major gains, including Elmont and Deer Park with 13% jumps, as well as Hempstead and Middle Country at nearly 11% rises. But because the budget was more than 30 days late in being passed, combined with state laws requiring districts to complete their budget proposals for next year by April 25, Long Island homeowners will not see a decrease in their property taxes, which rank among the highest in the nation, at least this year. Property taxes in both counties have ballooned in the past decade despite state aid now covering a much larger share of Long Island's school funding than it did a decade ago, rising roughly $2.5 billion from about 21% in 2015-16 to nearly 32% this school year, according to Newsday. Gov. Kathy Hochul told homeowners in Long Island last week that relief was coming and was included in the budget — promising that roughly 80% of New Yorkers will see their taxes go down while also receiving inflation checks and tax credits for children. 'Your family is my fight,' Hochul told reporters outside of a Copiague home.
CBS News
01-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Racially charged incidents in Long Island high school sports prompt search for solutions
School officials on Long Island are united in their effort to combat unacceptable behavior in high school sports, including derogatory language, racial slurs and taunts. Parents, coaches and advocates want to find positive solutions to troubling allegations. In February, parents watched with concern as two female athletes from Elmont and Kennedy High School scuffled on a basketball court. Initially, only the Black player from Elmont was suspended. Officials later reviewed the video, and the white player from Kennedy High was suspended days later. Elmont, in the Sewanhaka district, is 60% Black and 21% Hispanic. Kennedy, in the Bellmore-Merrick district, is 75% white. Jon Johnson, president of Elmont's Dads Club, says there's ongoing tension between the two. "Yes, you want to have conversation, we get it. But in the meantime, what are we doing for the kids that still got to get out on those courts, on those fields, playing?" Johnson said. "The claim that the district has been unresponsive to concerns about racism in athletics is untrue. The district does not tolerate racism, intolerance or discrimination of any type. We have extended our deepest apologies and held ourselves accountable for unfortunate behaviors that have occurred in the past with Elmont Memorial High School. As a district, we remain committed to promoting an environment that is respectful of all," said Bellmore-Merrick schools superintendent Michael Harrington. "The district's primary focus will always be our students. The PTSA and Dads Club have met to discuss the best ways to support our student athletes. The purpose of last month's discussion was to provide parents and staff with a safe space to speak about the frustrations and pain felt by some student athletes during competitions. The district leadership is committed to ensuring that all student athletes feel safe and supported so that they can thrive and succeed. The Sewanhaka Central High School District has and continues to work collaboratively with the Bellmore-Merrick leadership - and discussions are continuing about how best to ensure that student athletes can compete in a safe and respectful place," Sewanhaka school district superintendent Regina Agrusa said. Parents and administrators say racism in Long Island high school sports has been alleged for decades, but has been underreported. Charges against John "Junior" Gott's wife and daughter following and daughter in the Locust Valley high school stands were dropped . Patchogue Medford players say they were subjected to racial slurs during a West Islip game. "Anyone who has seen the musical 'South Pacific' knows the song 'You've got to be taught to hate and fear,'" attorney and advocate Fred Brewington said. Brewington represents Roosevelt High School in a lawsuit against Lynbrook and Wantagh. In May 2023, a group of students turned their backs, and allegedly taunted the visiting Black players . "It's paying attention to a need for us to change cultures in high school sports and society, and that is what this lawsuit represents," Brewington said. "It's not just Elmont and Kennedy, but all school districts across the county. How can we do a better job? We are all going to recommit to make sure the code of conduct is in place and that there are consequences," Agrusa said. "Parents and players who went here, we were told to shut up and play. Just play. And that's not the narrative we want to go forward with," Elmont parent Carlito Bayne said. "It's disheartening." While some parents asked for a moratorium, the superintendents of Sewanhaka, Bellmore-Merrick, and Section 8 - the governing body of school sports in the area - see another way forward. "The answer is not hiding from one another. It's important to educate about how rich the interaction is, and why it's necessary, so we don't [have] implicit biases that force us into our silos," Brewington said.
Fox News
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
New York parents demand rival district schools be left off sports schedules due to alleged race issues: report
Parents from a Long Island, New York, high school are advocating that games against a rival school district never be scheduled again due to alleged race issues. The Elmont High School's Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), as well as the school's Dad's Club, held a town hall with Nassau County sports Section VIII officials to discuss what parents are calling a "long history of racist behavior" from the Bellmore-Merrick School District, according to The New York Post. Also present at the town hall were representatives from the Sewanhaka School District, which Elmont High School is under, and the Bellmore-Merrick district. Lynette Battle, who serves on the Sewanhaka board of trustees, while also being the former president of the PTSA, called the situation the "definition of insanity," alleging that it is a recurring situation. "Something different has to be done," Battle added. "And someone needs to be courageous enough to stand on business." The racial incidents allegedly spanned years, but one in particular caused a large stir leading up to the meeting. It was a girls varsity basketball game on Feb. 7 between Elmont and Kennedy High School, which is in the Bellmore-Merrick school district, that was the tipping point. During the game, an altercation occurred between one player from each side, where only the player from Elmont, who The Post reported is Black, was ejected after swinging at the girl from Kennedy, who is White. However, once video came out showing the player from Kennedy hitting the player from Elmont first, the latter appealed the suspension. Though Section VIII initially upheld their decision to suspend the player, she was reinstated and allowed to participate in a playoff game after a second appeal. Even though Bellmore-Merrick made the decision to voluntarily suspend the Kennedy player involved in the altercation, parents from Elmont have clearly seen enough to ask to never see schools from their rival district, including middle schools, on their athletic schedules. During the meeting, Battle listed years' worth of alleged racial incidents between the school districts, including one from 2023 during a junior varsity volleyball game between Elmont and Kennedy High Schools, when fans allegedly taunted Elmont players, calling them "monkeys" and having bananas in their possession, Battle told The Post. A similar situation occurred in December 2021, when fans from Bellmore-Merrick Mepham High School were allegedly calling girls "monkeys" during a junior varsity basketball game. Bananas were also said to be involved. With that last incident, the fans were both disciplined, as the Bellmore-Merrick superintendent and athletic director apologized to Elmont in person at their high school, Section VIII Director Patrick Pizzarelli told The Post. Battle also detailed an incident in February 2019, when Elmont cheerleaders allegedly hurled racial slurs at spectators supporting Bellmore-Merrick. She also claims one of the cheerleaders wore an "afro-wig to mock the black players." Battle added more incidents in 2022 and 2023 that were allegedly racially charged. However, they were never reported to the necessary sports powers in the districts. In response, Section VIII and the districts have held workshops for students on the teams involved, while also "instituting the reading of a civility statement before games," The Post reports. "Our children are the ones being victimized," Battle retorts. "Why do they need to be in the room for a kumbaya moment?" The Post also interviewed Jon Johnson of the Dad's Club, and while his three children may no longer be in the Sewanhaka school system, they did all graduate from Elmont High School and allegedly dealt with similar racial incidents. Johnson detailed one involving his "middle son," who played against Wellington C. Mepham High School – another in the Bellmore-Merrick district. "He was playing lacrosse, and in the middle of the game, the opposing player, after Elmont scored, the opposing player called him the flat-out the n-word and told him to get off of the field," Johnson, who is Black, told The Post. Pizzarelli has defended the way Section VIII and the respective districts responded to these incidents, adding that town halls like these have created progress in resolving these issues. Parents beg to differ. "We have trusted our district to help look over our kids, but I don't think that they have, because they keep doing things to put a Band-Aid to a gunshot wound," Johnson said to The Post. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
