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Yahoo
5 days ago
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JO1 Spills on Working Kesha And Eve and Reveal Who They Want to Collaborate With Next (Exclusive)
JO1 detail their experience working with Kesha and Eve on a new show KPOPPED -- and name some other artists they'd love to collaborate with in the future. JO1 are revealing their dream collaborations after performing with Kesha and Eve on the brand new show KPOPPED. On August 2 at KCON LA 2025 Presented by Olive Young, the group revealed who they'd love to work with in the future -- after first spilling on their experience with the "Praying" singer and the "Tambourine" rapper. "It was like a dream," member Sho Yonashiro told TooFab. "Eve and Kesha are superstars and legends," he added. "So, when we heard the collaboration, it was unbelievable. We couldn't believe the situation." The 29-year-old recalled their first time meeting the pair, sharing his first impressions of the women. "When we met them -- they were so kind and beautiful. They have good voices," Yonashiro added, saying it was "really, really nice. It was really nice." On the AppleTV+ series, the group will be featured alongside other K-pop groups including ATEEZ, Billlie, ITZY, Kep1er, STAYC, Kiss of Life, and BLACKSWAN, who will collaborate with stars like Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, Spice Girls' Mel B and Emma Bunton, Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max, and Boyz II Men. The celebrated K-pop groups will work with Western artists to reinterpret their hits, putting new spins on hit singles like "Savage," "Ice Ice Baby," "Joyride," "Let Me Blow Ya Mind," "Mi Gente" and more. The series premieres August 29. With such a big collaboration under their belt already, the group then told TooFab other artists they would love to join forces with in the future. "Bruno Mars and Billie Eilish," said Sukai Kinjo. "Ariana Grande," Shosei Ohira added, before the members of the group cheered for his choice. "Dua Lipa!," Ren Kawashiri practically sang, adding, "I love the song 'New Rules' -- I love it" When asked to sing in the moment however, Kawashira laughed and said he'd prefer to "just dance." JO1 formed on the show Produce 101 Japan in 2019, the guys were the last standing in the competition and became one unit. They debuted officially as an 11 member group in 2020, featuring members Issei Mamehara, Ren Kawashiri, Takumi Kawanishi, Shosei Ohira, Shion Tsurubo, Ruki Shiroiwa, Keigo Sato, Syoya Kimata, Junki Kono, Sukai Kinjo, and Sho Yonashiro. This year marks their 5th anniversary -- and now, the members hope to make a global impact. "I think thanks to a lot of artists from Japan, the music from Japan, it could be globally loved all over the world," said Junki Kono. "And I hope JO1 is one of them and will make Japanese music be loved more and more globally." The "Be Classic" singers also mentioned they hope the group will always be recognized as what it is -- simply JO1. "More than anything, I just hope that JO1 itself can become a style of its own," Takumi Kawanishi explained. "Rather than being labeled as J-pop, K-pop, or hip-hop, it'd be great if people simply saw it as JO1 pop." See more from TooFab's interview with the band above! Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
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Megan The Stallion and PSY Take the Stage in Star-Studded Trailer for Apple TV+'s ‘KPOPPED' Competition Show
Lionel Richie and Megan Thee Stallion are among the executive producers behind Apple TV+'s upcoming music competition series KPOPPED, in which top K-pop idols will team up with such Western music icons as TLC, Kylie Minogue, Patti LaBelle and Culture Club's Boy George for song battles that will be judged by a live audience in Seoul, South Korea. In the first trailer for the show, Megan — who appears alongside her co-star, OG South Korean pop superstar and 'Gangnam Style' singer PSY — promises 'this is some history that we're making over footage of Kesha, Boyz II Men, Spice Girls Mel B and Emma Bunton and LaBelle rocking the stage with K-pop acts ITZY, JO1, Billlie and BLACKSWAN. More from Billboard Chappell Roan Arrives at Her Next Stop With 'The Subway': Stream It Now Justin Timberlake's *NSYNC Bandmate Shows Support After Lyme Disease Reveal: 'That's Superhero Status' Listen to Ghostface Killah Channel Eric B & Rakim in New Single 'Rap Kingpin' 'Iconic artists you all love will combine forces with our hottest K-pop groups to create performances like you've never seen,' Megan says of the show hosted by actor/comedian Soojeong Son (Search Party). All eight episodes of the series will drop on Aug. 29 'This was one of the most fun shows we've ever made. Iconic hits, bangers you know and love, all with a big K-pop twist,' said executive producer Chris Culvenor in a statement. 'With PSY and Megan Thee Stallion leading the charge, it's a feel-good song battle that spans cultures, decades, and styles.' Each episode will pair Western pop star with K-pop groups to reimagine some of their biggest hits, which they then perform live with limited rehearsal time. After each song battle, a winner is chosen and the K-pop idols will end each episode with a performance, including their K-popped versions of the guest artist's signature songs. In the trailer (see below), Kesha works out her choreo and vocals with JO1, calling the intensity of sessions 'insanity,' while cheekily adding, 'lucky, I'm a hard-working b–ch!' J Balvin, meanwhile, pleads with ATEEZ to 'take it easy' on him since he's admittedly not a great dancer. Among the team-ups and song selections fans can expect are: Megan Thee Stallion and LaBelle with Billlie (on 'Flipping a Coin,' 'Savage' and 'Lady Marmalade'), Mel B and Bunton with ITZY ('Gold,' 'Wannabe' and 'Say You'll Be There'), Vanilla Ice and Taylor Dayne with Kep 1 er ('Wa Da Da,' 'Ice Ice Baby' and 'Tell It To My Heart'), Kesha and Eve with JO1 ('Love Seeker,' 'Joyride' and 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind'), J Balvin and Kylie Minogue with ATEEZ ('Bounce (K-Hot Chili Peppers),' 'Mi Gente' and 'Can't Get You Out of My Head'), TLC and Boy George with STAYC ('RUN2U,' 'Waterfalls' and 'Karma Chameleon'), Jess Glynne and Ava Max with Kiss of Life ('Get Loud,' 'Hold My Hand' and 'Kings & Queens') and Boyz II Men with BLACKSWAN ('Roll Up,' 'Motownphilly' and 'End of the Road'). 'This series is a tribute to the passion and precision that define K-pop — and to the fans around the world who have made it the powerful genre it is today,' said executive producer Harry H.K. Shin. 'As a leading company in Korean content, CJ ENM is proud to bring global pop stars and K-pop stars together to Seoul for this groundbreaking show. Filmed across some of the most exciting locations in Seoul, KPOPPED on Apple TV+ shines a spotlight on K-pop, K-culture, and the vibrant energy of the city. We're excited to unite iconic artists from East and West — across generations, languages, and cultures — to celebrate the universal power of music in its most authentic form.' Check out the official trailer below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
UPI
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
'KPopped' trailer: Psy, Megan Thee Stallion lead 'song battle' series
1 of 3 | Apple TV+ is teasing "KPOPPED," which arrives on the streamer Aug. 29. Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Apple TV+ is teasing KPopped, a star-studded K-pop "song battle" competition series arriving on the platform Aug. 29 and hosted by Soojeong Son. The trailer released Friday features "Gangnam Style" singer PSY and "Savage" rapper Megan Thee Stallion leading the show. "Each episode finds Western chart-toppers teaming up with celebrated K-pop groups to reimagine one of their biggest songs, culminating in bold collaborate stage performances," an official synopsis reads. The collaborations yield new versions of fan-favorite songs, which are performed in Seoul. "After the song battle winner is determine, the K-pop idols close out the episode with an exciting performance," the description continues. Megan Thee Stallion and Patti LaBelle will team with Billie, while Mel B and Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls work with ITZY. Kesha and Eve collaborate with JO1, while J Balvin and Kylie Minogue team with ATEEZ. Other pairings include Jess Glynne and Ava Max with Kiss of Life, Boyz II Men with BLACKSWAN, and TLC and Boy George with StayC. Vanilla Ice and Taylor Dayne work with Kep1er. K-pop stars walk the red carpet Lisa, of Blackpink, arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on September 11, 2024. Lisa recently released a performance video for her solo single "Moonlit Floor." Photo by Derek C. French/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Records Founder Who Worked With Ashanti and Ja Rule, Dies at 54
Irv Gotti, a noted record executive, music producer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. He was 54. The cause of death has not been announced, but the music mogul did suffer a number of strokes in recent years and had also battled diabetes-related issues. More from The Hollywood Reporter Joe Hale, Disney Animation Veteran and 'Black Cauldron' Producer, Dies at 99 Chappell Groan: The Misguided Rhetoric of an Instant Industry Insider (Guest Column) Megan Thee Stallion and K-Pop Legend PSY to Star in Apple TV+ Song Battle Series 'KPOPPED' Rising to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Gotti, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., played a key role in hip-hop and R&B records of the time, working with artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti and DMX, each of whom saw massive commercial success. His signature production style blended hip-hop beats with melodic hooks and influenced a wave of rap and R&B crossover hits that were inescapable from 2001 to 2004. Among them: several multi-platinum smashes with Ja Rule and Jennifer Lopez, including 'I'm Real' and 'Ain't It Funny.' With Ashanti, Ja Rule landed another hit with 'Always on Time,' and she, as a solo artist, charted with 'Foolish,' 'Rain on Me' and 'Mesmerize.' Before launching Murder Inc. in New York City in 1998, Gotti worked as an A&R at Def Jam, where he helped bring DMX, Jay-Z and Ja Rule to the label. Under the moniker DJ Irv, he produced the song 'Can I Live' from Jay-Z's 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt. Later called The Inc., Vanessa Carlton signed with the label and Gotti co-produced her 2007 album, Heroes and Thieves, with Rick Rubin and Third Eye Blind's Stephan Jenkins. Gotti's production credits extend to records by Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Fat Joe and Christina Milian. He also released several albums under his own name. 'Def Jam has lost one of its most creative soldiers who was hip-hop,' says Lyor Cohen, who held chief executive roles at the label from 1988 to 2004 and was a presence from its nascent days (he currently serves as global head of music at YouTube). 'When we were on bended knee, he brought the heat and saved our asses. He comes from a very tight beautiful family from Queens and it's an honor and a privilege to have known him. Irv, you will be missed.' His career faced some setbacks in the mid-2000s due to an FBI investigation — and a raid of Murder Inc.'s offices — into alleged ties with drug kingpin Kenneth 'Supreme' McGriff. Though ultimately acquitted, the case damaged Murder Inc.'s reputation. In recent years, Gotti had reinvented himself, expanding into television with the creation of BET's Tales, an anthology series blending hip-hop and storytelling. Gotti is survived by his three children, Angie, Sonny and Jonathan Wilson; his mother, Nee Nee Lorenzo; sisters Tina and Angie; and his brother Chris Lorenzo, with whom he co-founded Murder Inc. Reaction to news of his death from across the music world was swift. See some of the tributes on social media below. 50 Cent posted a photo on Instagram of himself smoking next to a grave headstone that reads 'RIP.' He added in the caption, 'I'm smoking on dat Gotti pack, nah God bless him LOL.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
