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News18
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Suniel Shetty Defends Salman Khan's Box Office Failures; K3G Actress Malvika Raaj Expecting First Child
Last Updated: Suniel Shetty defends Salman Khan's 'flops', says they still earn ₹200 crore. Meanwhile, K3G actress Malvika Raaj announces pregnancy with husband Pranav Bagga. Veteran actor Suniel Shetty shares a great bond with Salman Khan. In a recent conversation, he talked about his friendship with the Bollywood superstar, and said that while they don't meet very frequently, they have a lot of love and respect for each other. When asked about Salman's box-office failures, Suniel backed him, and said that even his 'flops' earn around Rs 200 crore, while for many other films, that figure would be considered a big hit or even a superhit. He said that the box office figures of most films this year will be lower than a Salman Khan film. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham actress Malvika Raaj Bagga announced that she and her husband, Pranav Bagga, are expecting their first child. She shared the delightful news on Instagram, and posted several photos from their photoshoot, featuring them in customized 'mom' and 'dad' caps. Malvika, who played young Poo in K3G, looked excited as she flaunted a positive pregnancy test in the first picture. Her hubby also looked thrilled in the lovely pictures from their photoshooot. For More: K3G Actress Malvika Raaj Expecting First Child With Pranav Bagga: 'Baby On The Way' The news of actor-host Mukul Dev's death sent shockwaves across the nation on Saturday. Though the exact cause of his passing hasn't been revealed yet, it is known that the actor had been suffering from physical ailments for some time. His fellow actor, Vindu Dara Singh, who had been great friends with Mukul, was the first to confirm the news. As the industry continues to condole Mukul Dev's demise, one of his last videos with Vindu has emerged. The Son Of Sardaar actor looks visibly ill in the clip. RJ Mahvash, who is rumoured to be dating cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, was recently spotted with Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta at the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur. She shared pictures on Instagram, in which she is seen posing with the Bollywood actress. The sighting comes just a day ahead of the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, which will take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The viral pictures of Preity and Mahvash together have added fresh fuel to latter's dating rumours with Yuzvendra. For More: Preity Zinta Poses With Yuzvendra Chahal's Rumoured GF RJ Mahvash In Jaipur | VIRAL Pics BTS V Solo Song: In another remarkable musical milestone, BTS' V, aka Kim Taehyung, has become the first K-pop soloist to have multiple songs surpass 500 million streams on Spotify. This achievement was highlighted by the title track from his 2023 debut solo album Layover, which was released in 2023. The song in question is Slow Dancing, which was dropped alongside other hit tracks like Love Me Again (1 billion streams) and FRI(END)S (500 million streams). Additional tracks from the album, including Rainy Days, Blue, For Us, and the Slow Dancing piano version, have also contributed to his streaming success. First Published:
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' V showcases musical prowess during military service as Slow Dancing hits 500 million streams on Spotify
It's that special time again – Purple Month, which means BTS FESTA is around the corner. And this year, it's extra special because the long-awaited BTS reunion is finally happening. After almost three years of hiatus, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will come together again this June. The joy in the air is real! Meanwhile, ahead of the big comeback, BTS' V (Taehyung) has added another remarkable achievement to his growing list amid his military service. On May 23, news broke that Slow Dancing, the lead track from his debut solo album Layover, has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. This makes it his third solo song to reach this milestone, after Love Me Again. and FRI(END)S. Even though V is currently serving his mandatory military service, his music continues to speak for him. His popularity hasn't faded — thanks to the love and loyalty of ARMYs around the world, who continue to celebrate him. That's not the only recent highlight. On May 14, V received major international recognition at the Top 50 Music Awards 2025 in Spain. He won in three categories: Best K-pop Artist, Best Song for FRI(END)S, and Best Fanbase. Earlier, on May 8, V also received a Spotify plaque for crossing 1 billion streams on Love Me Again. These achievements remind us that V's talent is timeless. Even in his absence, his presence is still felt. His music, his artistry, and the devotion of his fans ensure he remains at the top. BTS V is all set to discharge from military service on June 10, 2025, along with RM. Major shoutout to BTS ' V — the impact is loud, the legacy is solid, and this is just the beginning.
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' V's Slow Dancing Becomes 3rd Solo To Cross 500 Million Spotify Streams
Last Updated: After Love Me Again and FRI(END)S, V's Slow Dancing has crossed 500 million streams on Spotify. In another remarkable musical milestone, BTS' V, aka Kim Taehyung, has become the first K-pop soloist to have multiple songs surpass 500 million streams on Spotify. This achievement was highlighted by the title track from his 2023 debut solo album Layover, which was released in 2023. The song in question is Slow Dancing, which was dropped alongside other hit tracks like Love Me Again (1 billion streams) and FRI(END)S (500 million streams). Additional tracks from the album, including Rainy Days, Blue, For Us, and the Slow Dancing piano version, have also contributed to his streaming success. As per the music streaming platform, V's Slow Dancing surpassed the cumulative streams earlier this month, becoming his third solo track to achieve the same. Earlier, Love Me Again and FRI(END)S reached the milestone, with the former now having over 1 billion streams. V's "Slow Dancing" has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. — BTS Charts & Awards (@btschartmaster) May 22, 2025 As soon as the news came out, it instantly sent fans into a celebratory mood as many reshared the same and cheered for the idol. One wrote, 'CONGRATULATIONS to KIM TAEHYUNG for being the FIRST and ONLY K-Pop Soloist to have 3 SOLO songs surpassing 500M streams! LAYOVER is the FIRST and ONLY Korean Album to have multiple SOLO songs surpassing 500M streams. #SlowDancing500Million HALF A BILLION FOR SLOW DANCING," while another added, 'Kim Taehyung and his beautiful artistry, cheers to KIM TAEHYUNG for being the FIRST and ONLY K-Pop Soloist to have 3 SOLO songs surpassing 500M streams!" A user shared a short clip from the Slow Dancing music video and added, 'And if I say 500 million is still not enough for slow dancing because this song is a timeless masterpiece." Based on the 1970s soul sound, Slow Dancing—a pop R&B genre—features jazz elements, captivating listeners with V's romantic and relaxed vocals. Following its release in September 2023, the song made it to the 51st position on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the 24th position on the UK Official Singles Chart. It is worth mentioning that the BTS star already has 12 solo songs with more than 100 million streams on Spotify. Prior to Slow Dancing, FRI(END)S also surpassed 500 million streams. Another R&B track, it captivated audiences with the idol's heartfelt lyrics and signature soulful vocals. The figures come on the heels of V's back-to-back achievements, including winning K-pop Solo Trend of the Year at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards alongside Best K-pop Solo Artist and Best Fans Award at the Top 50 Music Awards 2025. First Published:
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
BTS's V hits 500M Spotify streams with 'Slow Dancing'
BTS's V has achieved another major milestone on Spotify. As of Wednesday, V's solo track "Slow Dancing," the title song from his debut solo album "Layover," has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, according to the platform on Friday. This marks V's third solo track to reach the 500 million mark, following 'Love Me Again' and 'Fri(end)s.' 'Love Me Again,' the first to hit this milestone, has since surpassed 1 billion streams as of December 2024. Released in September 2023, 'Slow Dancing' is a pop R&B track rooted in 1970s soul, with a touch of jazz and a flute solo in the outro, adding to the track's unique and nostalgic charm. Upon its release, the song charted at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 24 on the UK Official Singles Chart, underscoring its global appeal. "Layover" made history as the first Korean album to win 'Favorite Debut Album' at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for eight consecutive weeks. "Layover" is also the first album from a K-pop soloist to have all of its tracks surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. So far, V has released 12 solo songs that have each exceeded 100 million streams on Spotify, cementing his impact as a global solo artist.
