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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BLACKPINK's Jennie & Kali Uchis Friendship Explained
surprised fans at Coachella 2025 with a powerful solo set that included a special onstage moment with fellow artist . The performance came weeks after Uchis presented Jennie with the Global Force Award at Billboard's Women in Music event, highlighting their growing creative bond. Here's how the two artists supported each other and brought their collaboration to the Coachella stage. Jennie and Kali Uchis appear to be close friends and collaborators, as evidenced by multiple public interactions and joint performances. Jennie brought out Kali Uchis as a surprise guest during her solo set at Coachella 2025. They performed their track 'Damn Right' live for the first time near the end of the set. Both artists wore matching wine-red outfits on the Outdoor Theatre stage. (via Rolling Stone) Their friendship was also highlighted at Billboard's Women in Music 2025 event, where Kali Uchis presented Jennie with the Global Force Award. In her speech, Uchis said, 'It's a big deal—absolutely, as it should be,' referring to Blackpink's historic 2023 Coachella performance. She also added, 'By the way, JENNIE, thank you for inviting me to be on the album,' acknowledging Jennie's debut studio album Ruby, which was released in March 2025. Jennie and Kali Uchis have collaborated on the song 'Damn Right' from Jennie's album Ruby. Uchis contributed vocals, while Childish Gambino also features on the track. Gambino did not appear at Coachella, but Jennie and Uchis performed the song live together. They traded R&B-inspired verses and harmonies during the surprise set. The artists have shown mutual support at public events and through their music. In March, Uchis praised Jennie's success while presenting her with Billboard's Global Force Award. She also thanked Jennie for including her on the album. Jennie returned the gesture by featuring Uchis in her Coachella performance—one of the biggest moments in her solo career. These appearances highlight a growing bond between the two, both professionally and personally. The post BLACKPINK's Jennie & Kali Uchis Friendship Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BLACKPINK's Jennie & Kali Uchis Relationship Explained
Jennie surprised fans at Coachella 2025 with a powerful solo set that included a special onstage moment with fellow artist Kali Uchis. The performance came weeks after Uchis presented Jennie with the Global Force Award at Billboard's Women in Music event, highlighting their growing creative bond. Here's how the two artists supported each other and brought their collaboration to the Coachella stage. Jennie and Kali Uchis appear to be close friends and collaborators, as evidenced by multiple public interactions and joint performances. Jennie brought out Kali Uchis as a surprise guest during her solo set at Coachella 2025. They performed their track 'Damn Right' live for the first time near the end of the set. Both artists wore matching wine-red outfits on the Outdoor Theatre stage. (via Rolling Stone) Their friendship was also highlighted at Billboard's Women in Music 2025 event, where Kali Uchis presented Jennie with the Global Force Award. In her speech, Uchis said, 'It's a big deal—absolutely, as it should be,' referring to Blackpink's historic 2023 Coachella performance. She also added, 'By the way, JENNIE, thank you for inviting me to be on the album,' acknowledging Jennie's debut studio album Ruby, which was released in March 2025. Jennie and Kali Uchis have collaborated on the song 'Damn Right' from Jennie's album Ruby. Uchis contributed vocals, while Childish Gambino also features on the track. Gambino did not appear at Coachella, but Jennie and Uchis performed the song live together. They traded R&B-inspired verses and harmonies during the surprise set. The artists have shown mutual support at public events and through their music. In March, Uchis praised Jennie's success while presenting her with Billboard's Global Force Award. She also thanked Jennie for including her on the album. Jennie returned the gesture by featuring Uchis in her Coachella performance—one of the biggest moments in her solo career. These appearances highlight a growing bond between the two, both professionally and personally. Originally reported by Vritti Johar on The post BLACKPINK's Jennie & Kali Uchis Relationship Explained appeared first on Mandatory.
Korea Herald
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Jennie, aespa honored at Billboard Women in Music
Awards ceremony to be held March 29 Girl group aespa and Blackpink's Jennie have been named as recipients of awards from Billboard Women in Music. According to the list of winners announced by Billboard, aespa will recognized with the group of the year award, while Jennie will be honored with the Global Force Award. The annual Billboard Women in Music, which began in 2007, recognizes female artists, creators, producers and executives who have made a significant impact on the music industry. Previous K-pop recipients include Twice in 2023 and NewJeans in 2024. 'As a part of Blackpink, Jennie has taken over charts and stages across the world. Now, as the K-pop star gears up to release her debut solo album, 'Ruby,' she's already seen major success with singles,' said Billboard. Her single, 'Mantra,' released in October, stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks. Recently, her single 'Love Hangover' reached No. 96 on the Hot 100, marking her highest position on the chart to date. Regarding aespa, Billboard highlighted that the quartet is expanding its world tour following the success of its first full-length album "Armageddon" released last year. Billboard Women in Music 2025 is to take place at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on March 29.
