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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bruno Mars Returns To No. 1 — And This Week Is Special For His Smash
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars's 'Die With a Smile' returns to No. 1 on Adult Pop Airplay, becoming their ... More first song to spend 10 weeks atop the chart. LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 2: Bruno Mars backstage at The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, airing live from Arena in Los Angeles, California, Sunday, Feb. 2 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+.* (Photo by Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty Images) Throughout the decades, both Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga have stood out as some of the biggest names in pop music. They've scored hit after hit, with radio play helping to keep many of their tunes alive and turning them into generation-defining smashes. The two artists have produced the kind of songs that don't just perform well initially, but which linger on the airwaves for years. Their first collaboration, "Die With a Smile," has proved to be another one of those unceasing successes. As of this week, it's a special kind of win for the two musicians — one they've never experienced before. 'Die with a Smile' returns to No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart this week, stepping up from the runner-up spot back to the summit. It trades places with "Messy" by newcomer Lola Young, which recently took a turn running the show. The Gaga and Mars duet has now spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay tally. "Die With a Smile" is the first 10-week ruler for both superstars on Billboard's list of the tracks that earn the highest number of audience impressions at U.S. radio stations catering to an adult-leaning pop sound. Somewhat surprisingly, "Die With a Smile" gave Gaga her first No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart when it reached the peak position in December of last year. It outpaced several of her previous hits that stalled at No. 2, including "The Edge of Glory" and her Oscar-winning collaboration with Bradley Cooper, "Shallow." Mars has claimed four No. 1s on the Adult Pop Airplay list, but none have come close to racking up as many weeks at the top as "Die With a Smile." In fact, with 10 frames in charge, it has now outperformed the combined total of his other three champions: "Just the Way You Are," "Uptown Funk" with Mark Ronson, and "When I Was Your Man." The cut even manages to double the stay of his second-longest leader, "Just the Way You Are," which hit No. 1 nearly 15 years ago and spent five frames ruling.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ye And YoungBoy Never Broke Again Link Up For New Single 'Alive'
The only thing comparable to Ye's frequent controversial statements has been his sporadic music releases. The artist formerly known as Kanye West linked up with YoungBoy Never Broke Again this week for their new single 'Alive.' The track initially follows his recent string of unconventional releases, as it was not available on traditional streaming platforms. Instead, fans could only listen via a post on his Instagram account on Wednesday (May 21) or the several audio rips floating around the internet. On Thursday morning (May 22), he shared an Apple Music link for the record on X. 'This that ni**as been stealin' the swag, they know damn well they ain't invent/ This that ni**as ain't rich, they broke, want a blessing and they ain't even repent,' he raps to open the chaotic track. It is devoid of drums and snares production-wise, and rather loaded with rough, white noise-esque synths. 'I'll put the bi**h on and blick 'em, them youngins gon' load up and get 'em, they catch em and stretch 'em/ .223, it ain't missin' a beat, we gon' pray up to Heaven and step in eleven,' YoungBoy belts in his verse. Notably, the record samples DJ Swamp Izzo's 'Alive,' which was also recently flipped by Playboi Carti on 'Crank' from his latest album, Music. The 'Alive' sample is an interesting detail given Ye and Playboi Carti's current relationship, or lack thereof. The Chicago producer has frequently expressed his disdain for the enigmatic rapper ever since he was left off of the recent LP while Kendrick Lamar got three separate features. Things got even deeper when he learned that Carti had been trying to work on a song with his daughter North, and Kim Kardashian seemed willing to let it happen despite taking issue with Ye putting her on a song with Diddy. In an act of pettiness, the 'Timeless' artist shared his version of 'Alive' featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again without the multi-time Grammy winner. In a now-deleted post on his Opium account, he wrote, 'DIS MY SONG LIL BRA @ye.' The record was accompanied by a full music video, which may mean that West had underhandedly tried to beat Carti to the punch and put out his version first. Ye's 'Alive' follows his controversial 'Heil Hitler,' which has been removed from X and Soundcloud seemingly due to its problematic content. He has also teased his forthcoming record 'Cousins,' where he opens up about sexual activity with a relative, along with his upcoming album Cuck. More from Kai Cenat Irritated By Fan Crashing AMAs Livestream To Praise Ye Playboi Carti Calls Out Ye For Sampling Song Without His Permission Ye Asks For God's "Forgiveness," Says He's Done With Antisemitism
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bruce Springsteen's Donald Trump Critiques Earn Him A New Top 10 Bestseller
Bruce Springsteen's Land of Hope and Dreams EP debuts at No. 8 in the U.K., becoming his fourteenth ... More top 10 on the Official Album Downloads chart. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Bruce Springsteen performs during the first night of 'The Land of Hopes and Dreams' tour at Co-op Live on May 14, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by) Bruce Springsteen kicked off the latest leg of his global tour in mid-May, bringing his show to the United Kingdom. The rocker launched the trek under the simple name Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 2023-2025 Tour, but after a brief hiatus, the musician renamed the run the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour. Springsteen taped his opening night performance in Manchester on May 14 and recently surprise-released an EP featuring half a dozen tracks from that concert. That set has quickly become a bestseller in the United Kingdom, as attendees seek to relive the experience, while others are drawn in not only by the star's name, but by a bit of controversy. The appropriately-titled Land of Hope and Dreams EP opens this week at No. 8 on the Official Album Downloads chart. It becomes a fast top 10 bestseller after less than a full tracking frame. Springsteen earns his fourteenth top 10 on the Official Album Downloads tally with Land of Hope and Dreams. Most of the collections he's placed on the roster have reached the uppermost region, with a total of 22 projects making it to the list. The new EP marks Springsteen's first placement on the Official Album Downloads list in just over a year. His compilation The Best Of arrived in early May 2024. Before that, he last scored a new top 10 several years ago when Only the Strong Survive opened and peaked at No. 2 in November 2022. Part of what has fueled the success of Land of Hope and Dreams is that it includes not only music, but also commentary delivered during the May 14 concert. At the show, Springsteen criticized American President Donald Trump in very blunt terms. Some people love what he said, while others have shunned the musician. His rebuke drew a direct response from Trump, who called the musician 'highly overrated and dumb.' Springsteen doesn't appear fazed by the insult. In fact, he's leaned into the controversy by making his comments a public part of the EP's content, ensuring they are preserved and widely heard.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
BTS Star Jin Hits No. 1 For The First Time
BTS's Jin scores his first No. 1 on the U.K.'s Official Physical Singles chart with 'Don't Say You ... More Love Me,' from his new EP Echo. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 20: BTS' Jin lights the Empire State Building in celebration of his second solo album, Echo, on May 20, 2025 in New York City. (Photo byfor Empire State Realty Trust) BTS star Jin returns to the charts in the United Kingdom this week with his second solo era. The singer recently released his sophomore EP Echo, and the project earns him his first hit on the main albums ranking in the country. The set's lead single, "Don't Say You Love Me," has also proved to be a strong seller, bringing the South Korean superstar to a peak he's never seen before. "Don't Say You Love Me" debuts at No. 1 on the Official Physical Singles chart. The cut earns Jin his first leader on the list of the bestselling tunes available on any format that fans can buy and physically hold. The smash is just his second solo placement on the tally, following "Running Wild," which arrived last November. That track spent just one frame at No. 6 before disappearing. Jin's track also manages to conquer both the Official Singles Sales and Official Singles Downloads charts as it arrives. However, it does not mark a new high point for him on those tallies. The musician, who is one of the seven members of BTS, has previously led the charge on both rankings with "I'll Be There" and "Running Wild," which dominated in November 2024. He missed out on his first leader in November 2022 when "The Astronaut" stalled at No. 2. He's also reached the top 10 with his solo cut "Super Tuna." "Don't Say You Love Me" brings Jin back to the main songs ranking in the U.K. as well. The single opens at No. 58, becoming his fifth solo placement, and landing right in the middle of all his releases in terms of peak position. Echo is also a big win for Jin. The EP launches on four rankings across the Atlantic, becoming a top 10 hit on half of them and a strong seller on every list on which it appears.
Kyodo News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
'New Saga' Anime Adds Takehito Koyasu & Yoko Hikasa to Cast, Theme Song Details Also Revealed
By Koji Uchida, Animate Times - 21 minutes ago - 15:40 | All 'New Saga' anime has just announced that Takehito Koyasu and Yoko Hikasa are joining the cast! Along with this announcement, the details about the opening and ending theme song are also revealed. Messages from the theme song artists, 4s4ki and Mahiru Code, also arrived. TV anime "New Saga" is set to air from July 2025 while the availability for the global streaming is yet to be announced. New Character Information Ganias (CV. Takehito Koyasu) A male demon possessing exceptional physical abilities and immense magical power. With a ruthless personality, he treats human lives like trash. Yuriga (CV. Yoko Hikasa) A female demon who accompanies Ganias. Her combat prowess is formidable enough to give Kyle and his companions a tough fight. Due to her different values from humans, she occasionally makes inappropriate or out-of-place remarks without considering the situation. Opening Theme Song "Enja" by 4s4ki Lyrics: 4s4ki Composition/Arrangement: 4s4ki/NUU$HI Message from the artist This is 4s4ki, and I had the pleasure of creating the opening theme. As a huge anime fan, I had a lot of fun creating the music! For this song, I incorporated the story, morality, and characters' emotions from "New Saga" into the lyrics, while also projecting myself as an "actor" portraying these anime characters. I'm super hyped for the anime, and we really put a lot into the sound and melodies. So, I hope you can feel the speed, and the characters' strong will and sense of mission while listening for all the little details! The whole process was incredibly fun! Everyone, make sure to watch it!!! 【Profile】 4s4ki is a new-generation artist from Tokyo, bringing a fresh alternative pop sound to the world stage. She's a multi-talented creator who not only writes lyrics, composes, and arranges music, but also produces tracks using DTM (DeskTop Music) software and performs piano solo acts. While showcasing her diverse skills, she collaborates extensively with various musicians and creators, breaking genre boundaries and establishing new musical values. In 2021, she made her major debut with Victor/SPEEDSTAR RECORDS and performed at Japan's largest outdoor music festival, "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '21". In 2025, she completed her largest-scale solo tour to date, "4s4ki Oneman Live Tour 2025 '4444 Year ; C4'", covering six major cities across Japan and concluding with a final performance at Zepp Shinjuku. 4s4ki is recognized as one of the most promising female artists, transcending both national and genre boundaries. ■Official Website ■Instagram ■X ■TikTok ■YouTube Ending Theme Song "her" by Mahiru Coda Lyrics: Mahiru Coda Composition: Mahiru Coda / Yoichiro Nomura Arrangement: Yoichiro Nomura Message from the artist I'm Mahiru Coda, and I'm honored to be in charge of the ending theme. While reading the original work, I was drawn into the unique and exciting elements of this series. While we tend to focus on the main characters' strong drive towards their goal, I realized that the interactions with the women around them are also an essential part of the story. So, I decided to depict their love triangle from a female perspective. The meaning behind the title "her" is part of a poignant story that will spark your imagination. I hope that when you listen to the song, you'll feel as if you've been transported into the world of the anime. 【Profile】 Mahiru Coda is a singer-songwriter with roots in jazz and hip-hop, known for her unrestricted and free-flowing sound. She writes and composes all of her own music. In 2021, she made her debut as a singer-songwriter with her first EP "California," released under Warner Music Japan. In September 2023, she released her first full album "22 Deluxe Edition" on CD. Then in December 2024, she digitally released the EP "STOP ME." Beyond her work as a musician, Mahiru is also active in various fields as an actor, TV personality, and fashion icon. ■Official Website ■Instagram ■X ■TikTok ■YouTube About 'New Saga' Synopsis "It's over... finally... at last..." In a world where humanity was pushed to the brink of extinction by the "Great Invasion," a massive war waged by the demon race. Amidst the chaos, Kyle, a young man, loses his irreplaceable loved ones and his hometown. Rising as a magic swordsman to seek revenge, he engages in fierce battles and ultimately defeats the Demon King. However... The price of victory is far too steep, leaving Kyle on the verge of death, his body battered and broken... At that moment... Enveloped by the light of a crimson gem, Kyle awakens to find himself in his hometown—a place that should have been long destroyed! Having traveled back in time by four years, Kyle reunites with his lost family, friends, and lover. Armed with the memories and experiences of his past life, he embarks on a second chance determined to prevent the same tragedy from unfolding! Now, a "New Saga" to save the world begins! Cast Kyle: Yuma Uchida Seran: Hiro Shimono Lise: Fairouz Ai Urza: Asami Seto Sildonia: Minami Takahashi Milena: Kaori Maeda Zentos: Hiroki Yasumoto Miranda: Riho Sugiyama Go: Rie Hikisaka Gazas: Tetsu Inada Ganias: Takehito Koyasu Yuriga: Yoko Hikasa (C)2025 阿部正行・アルファポリス／強くてニューサーガ製作委員会
