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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Morgan Wallen Breaks Tie With Drake With His Historic No. 1 Streak
Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem is already one of the biggest albums of the year in the United States, and it's still just getting started. The behemoth is steady at No. 1 yet again on the nation's main albums ranking, which is not unusual, and may be the case for weeks or even months to come. As the country superstar earns another stay atop the list of the most consumed albums and EPs in the U.S., he makes history and breaks out of a tie with several superstars. Morgan Wallen Makes Chart History Between Wallen's three albums that have reached No. 1 on the all-genre albums list, he has now spent 38 cumulative weeks at the top. The Grammy nominee now solely claims the fifth-most frames in history at No. 1, according to Billboard. Morgan Wallen Breaks Tie With Drake Last week, Wallen claimed the fifth-most weeks at No. 1, but he wasn't alone in the feat. He was tied with both Harry Belafonte and Drake, who have each dominated for 37 weeks. Now, those two have been pushed down on the all-time list, although perhaps not for long. Drake is currently working on a new album titled Iceman, and several singles have already been shared from the project. That full-length could arrive later this year, at which point it will almost certainly debut at No. 1 and help Drake along — though by then, Wallen will likely have added to his total as well. Morgan Wallen Closing in on Elton John Among solo male acts, Elvis Presley continues to lead with 67 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 between all of his champions. Garth Brooks comes next with 52, Michael Jackson sits in third place with 51, and Elton John is just one frame ahead of Wallen with 39. Since I'm the Problem is still performing so well, there's a good chance Wallen will match John next time around, and then perhaps surpass him shortly after. I'm the Problem Outsells Competitors by 50,000 Units I'm the Problem is still far and away the most successful album in America, despite having been out for months. In the most recent tracking frame, the set shifted 143,000 equivalent units, according to Luminate. It wins the week by 50,000 units, as the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack stays at No. 2 with more than 93,000 equivalent copies. Morgan Wallen's History of No. 1 Albums Wallen has sent five projects to the all-genre albums chart, three of which have led the charge. He first conquered in January 2021 with Dangerous: The Double Album, which ended up ruling for 10 weeks. One Thing at a Time hit No. 1 in March 2023 and spent 19 weeks in charge. I'm the Problem will likely tie Dangerous in a week and then pass it, as the project may rule for much of 2025.
CBS News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Noah Kahan asks fans visiting "Stick Season" locations to respect family's privacy
New England singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, who has skyrocketed to fame in recent years, is asking fans to give him and his family some privacy. The Grammy-nominated artist indicated in an Instagram story post on Wednesday that some fans are crossing a line as they explore the setting of his hit album "Stick Season," which he has described as a love letter to his hometown of Strafford, Vermont. "Hey folks, love you all and am always flattered by the dedication people have to understanding and becoming closer to the place that made some of the songs from stick season, but I have to ask that you please have respect for the privacy of myself and my family by not visiting private property," Kahan wrote. Strafford has a population of just over 1,000. There are videos and posts on social media of fans visiting streets, stores and other locations in the tiny town that were featured in the "Stick Season" music video. "My family are real, normal people who live and work in their homes and want to feel safe and unbothered," Kahan said in the Instagram post. "Please don't go to their houses." Kahan, who has lived in Watertown, Massachusetts more recently, was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys last year. His "Stick Season" album has been streamed more than 1 billion times. At the Grammys, Kahan talked about how his family helped launch his music career in New England. "My mom was with me, driving me to all the open mics around the upper valley of Vermont and New Hampshire," he said on the red carpet. "She has been there for every show where no one was there ... my mom is my closest ally and the person I look up to the most." Kahan played two sold-out shows at Boston's Fenway Park last summer. He later released a live album of the performances called "Live From Fenway."
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Giveon's 'Beloved' highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles
NEW YORK (AP) — Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth since releasing his studio debut three years ago. But the more things have changed, they've also stayed the same. 'The girls didn't stop,' he said with a sly smile. 'I don't even know if I grew in that area.' That's not necessarily bad news for the 'Heartbreak Anniversary' singer, because when it comes to emoting about the complexities of love and romance, the business of Giveon is always booming. 'I don't wanna get to a point where I start talking about the same thing, but there's so much still left to say," he said. The seven-time Grammy nominee says plenty on his anticipated sophomore album, 'Beloved,' out Friday. He won't argue that it's another heartbreak manifesto, but he insists this project is more nuanced and introspective. 'I like to write songs about what people are thinking, but they don't want to say out loud,' said the Drake and Justin Bieber collaborator. 'Some of these experiences aren't that unique. I'll Google something random, like, 'Yo, my elbow itches on Thursday — what is that?' Somebody'll be like, 'My elbow's itching on Thursday, too!' So, I'm like we all going through the same thing.' Following 2020's 'Give or Take,' the 13-track featureless album was crafted during a three-year period, with Giveon writing on every song. With the bulk of production handled by Sevn Thomas, Peter Lee Johnson and Matthew Burnett, the rich sounds of live musicians were recorded and songs began as jam sessions. It was a change for the 'Like I Want You' artist who generally starts his creative process by first writing over instrumental loops. Giveon's identifiable baritone voice, wrapped around relationship musings, has consistently cut through the vibe-centered and party-focused R&B that's dominated the past decade. Some fans and critics complain that vulnerability is absent among today's artists, as phrases like 'if it don't feel like 90s R&B, I don't want it' have become popular hashtags. Giveon evokes that golden era nostalgia, but you won't find him begging and pleading to lost loves in the music video rain like many popular artists of that time. 'If she's upset, I get on my knees and lock my fingers and be like, 'Come on, please?' She's gonna look at me crazy,' joked the 30-year-old. 'I don't even like being outside in the rain no way – I don't want to get sick.' Ahead of 'BELOVED,' Giveon released 'Twenties," peaking at No. 6 on Billboard's hot R&B songs, and 'Rather Be.' Standout tracks include the soulful ballad 'Numb,' and 'I Can Tell' in which he desires to rescue a love interest from an unhappy relationship. 'Bleeding' — where one could argue there's some pleading — is also a highlight, as he sings, 'I'm stepping over pieces, broken heart's on the floor / Cut my skin trying to make you whole again / So, I'm bleeding for your love.' 'That's almost more than pleading. I'm damaged trying to help you get put back together ... it's almost deeper and more vulnerable in ways because we could be taking the risk of being hurt as well,' he said of the song while defending his musical generation. 'It's easier to do that for something you've lost, but what if you feel like you really haven't lost anyone yet? Worth getting pneumonia over?' Currently, there are plans for a tour, and he revealed he's open to creating a joint EP with Teddy Swims, a desire made known by the pop-soul singer in a previous interview with The Associated Press. Earlier this year, they joined forces on 'Are You Even Real' which reached No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, including adult R&B airplay. Giveon, who's also interested in creating short films, is adamant about one central creative principle: timelessness. He's always considering how his art will be reevaluated in the future. 'I don't speak in a trendy way — I just speak my authentic language. If you go look at a text thread from 10 years ago, 15 years ago, I'm probably speaking the exact same way. So, I think authenticity is what makes sure it's not dated,' he said. 'I don't even like to cuss in my music ... that takes away from it, too. There's no cuss words on here, actually. My granny will love it.' ___ Follow Associated Press entertainment journalist Gary Gerard Hamilton at @GaryGHamilton on all his social media platforms.
Associated Press
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Giveon's 'Beloved' highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles
NEW YORK (AP) — Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth since releasing his studio debut three years ago. But the more things have changed, they've also stayed the same. 'The girls didn't stop,' he said with a sly smile. 'I don't even know if I grew in that area.' That's not necessarily bad news for the 'Heartbreak Anniversary' singer, because when it comes to emoting about the complexities of love and romance, the business of Giveon is always booming. 'I don't wanna get to a point where I start talking about the same thing, but there's so much still left to say,' he said. The seven-time Grammy nominee says plenty on his anticipated sophomore album, 'Beloved,' out Friday. He won't argue that it's another heartbreak manifesto, but he insists this project is more nuanced and introspective. 'I like to write songs about what people are thinking, but they don't want to say out loud,' said the Drake and Justin Bieber collaborator. 'Some of these experiences aren't that unique. I'll Google something random, like, 'Yo, my elbow itches on Thursday — what is that?' Somebody'll be like, 'My elbow's itching on Thursday, too!' So, I'm like we all going through the same thing.' Following 2020's 'Give or Take,' the 13-track featureless album was crafted during a three-year period, with Giveon writing on every song. With the bulk of production handled by Sevn Thomas, Peter Lee Johnson and Matthew Burnett, the rich sounds of live musicians were recorded and songs began as jam sessions. It was a change for the 'Like I Want You' artist who generally starts his creative process by first writing over instrumental loops. Giveon's identifiable baritone voice, wrapped around relationship musings, has consistently cut through the vibe-centered and party-focused R&B that's dominated the past decade. Some fans and critics complain that vulnerability is absent among today's artists, as phrases like 'if it don't feel like 90s R&B, I don't want it' have become popular hashtags. Giveon evokes that golden era nostalgia, but you won't find him begging and pleading to lost loves in the music video rain like many popular artists of that time. 'If she's upset, I get on my knees and lock my fingers and be like, 'Come on, please?' She's gonna look at me crazy,' joked the 30-year-old. 'I don't even like being outside in the rain no way – I don't want to get sick.' Ahead of 'BELOVED,' Giveon released 'Twenties,' peaking at No. 6 on Billboard's hot R&B songs, and 'Rather Be.' Standout tracks include the soulful ballad 'Numb,' and 'I Can Tell' in which he desires to rescue a love interest from an unhappy relationship. 'Bleeding' — where one could argue there's some pleading — is also a highlight, as he sings, 'I'm stepping over pieces, broken heart's on the floor / Cut my skin trying to make you whole again / So, I'm bleeding for your love.' 'That's almost more than pleading. I'm damaged trying to help you get put back together ... it's almost deeper and more vulnerable in ways because we could be taking the risk of being hurt as well,' he said of the song while defending his musical generation. 'It's easier to do that for something you've lost, but what if you feel like you really haven't lost anyone yet? Worth getting pneumonia over?' Currently, there are plans for a tour, and he revealed he's open to creating a joint EP with Teddy Swims, a desire made known by the pop-soul singer in a previous interview with The Associated Press. Earlier this year, they joined forces on 'Are You Even Real' which reached No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, including adult R&B airplay. Giveon, who's also interested in creating short films, is adamant about one central creative principle: timelessness. He's always considering how his art will be reevaluated in the future. 'I don't speak in a trendy way — I just speak my authentic language. If you go look at a text read from 10 years ago, 15 years ago, I'm probably speaking the exact same way. So, I think authenticity is what makes sure it's not dated,' he said. 'I don't even like to cuss in my music ... that takes away from it, too. There's no cuss words on here, actually. My granny will love it.' ___ Follow Associated Press entertainment journalist Gary Gerard Hamilton at @GaryGHamilton on all his social media platforms.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Heathrow to pipe 'sounds of an airport' around airport
The hum of an escalator, the rumble of a baggage belt and hurried footsteps are all interspersed with snippets of the lady on the tannoy: "Boarding at Gate 18".The UK's biggest flight hub plans to make your experience at the airport sound, well, even more like an what may be a bid to overhaul its image after a disastrous offsite fire in March, or just a marketing spin for summer holiday flying, Heathrow says it has commissioned a new "mood-matching" sound mix, which will be looped seamlessly and played throughout the airport's terminals this airport says "Music for Heathrow" is designed to help kickstart passenger holidays by reflecting "excitement and anticipation". "Nothing compares to the excitement of stepping foot in the airport for the start of a summer holiday, and this new soundtrack perfectly captures those feelings," claims Lee Boyle, who heads up the airport's the aim, it will raise questions over what additional background noises passengers require, when they already have the sounds of an airport - fussing children, people doing their last farewells into their mobile phone, last calls for late-comers - all around airport invited Grammy nominee "musician, multi-instrumentalist and producer" Jordan Rakei to create the soundtrack, which it says is the first ever created entirely with the sounds of an airport. However, Heathrow said the track also featured sounds from famous movie scenes, including passengers tapping their feet in Bend It Like Beckham and the beeps of a security scanner from Love is conceived as a tribute to Brian Eno's album Music for Airports, released in 1979, which is seen as a defining moment in the growth of ambient music, a genre which is supposed to provide a calming influence on listeners, while also being easy to ignore."I spent time in every part of the airport, recording so many sounds from baggage belts to boarding calls, and used them to create something that reflects that whole pre-flight vibe," said recording also features passports being stamped, planes taking off and landing, chatter, the ding of a lift and the sound of a water fountain, which some people may appreciate as a source of ASMR or autonomous sensory meridian response. Fans of ASMR say certain sounds give them a pleasant tingling sensation.
