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Forbes
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jeff Goldblum Charts A Surprisingly Popular New Album
Jeff Goldblum scores his first major U.K. chart hit as Still Blooming launches on five tallies, ... More including a top 10 debut on the Official Albums chart. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Jeff Goldblum attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/WireImage) WireImage Jeff Goldblum has been a fixture in Hollywood for decades. He built his brand via iconic franchises like Jurassic Park and Independence Day , but many may not realize that he also makes music in his spare time. This isn't a brand new hobby for the actor and musician — he's been working on it for years. With a new album out now, Goldblum finally scores big. The multitalented entertainer earns not just his first hit on the charts in the United Kingdom, but a major win that seems to have come out of nowhere. Goldblum's new full-length Still Blooming launches on five rankings in the U.K. this week. It kicks off its time inside the top 10 on all but one of them, becoming a quick bestseller and a somewhat surprising success story. Perhaps most notably, Still Blooming opens at No. 10 on the Official Albums chart. That means it was the tenth most-consumed project in the nation last week, according to a methodology that blends both sales and streaming activity…although a quick look at where the title lands on other tallies suggests that purchases — and perhaps purchases alone — are responsible for its immediate success. Still Blooming also kicks off its run inside not just the top 10, but the top five, on three other charts. It launches at No. 4 on the Official Vinyl Albums ranking and begins its time on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums lists at No. 5. Goldblum, who is credited alongside the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, only misses the highest tier on the Official Album Downloads chart. Still Blooming does manage to become a top 40 bestseller on that list, but just barely, as it enters at No. 40. That ranking focuses on platforms like Amazon and iTunes and excludes CD and vinyl sales entirely. In each and every case, both Goldblum and his credited backing band earn a debut placement on these lists. It's impressive that on most of them, he scores an immediate top 10 smash right out of the gate. Still Blooming outperformed its three predecessors for a number of reasons. Goldblum's name has been in the spotlight recently, thanks to his portrayal of the Wizard of Oz in the hugely successful musical movie Wicked . He's expected to reprise his role in its sequel, Wicked: For Good , which is coming to theaters this fall. The album also benefits from some superstar collaborations. Included on its tracklist are Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, as well as Hollywood A-lister Scarlett Johansson, who has, from time to time, released music of her own.
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ariana Grande's New Starry Collaboration Is Flying Under The Radar
Ariana Grande teams up with Jeff Goldblum for the traditional pop tune "I Don't Know Why (I Just ... More Do)," though their star power hasn't translated into a major hit. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: (L-R) Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Ariana Grande always commands a huge amount of attention whenever she releases new music. Well, almost always. Typically, when the pop superstar shares something, be it a cut from an upcoming album or a standalone release, the world stops to listen, and millions rush to stream, purchase, and talk about it. But her latest offering is flying a little more under the radar than usual, even though it sees her working with a familiar face. Just a few days ago, Grande dropped a brand new collaboration with actor-turned-musician Jeff Goldblum. Their song, titled "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)," features not only Grande and Goldblum but also the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, the group that usually backs Goldblum in his musical endeavors. The traditional pop tune serves as the opening track on Goldblum's new album Still Blooming, which just days ago in late April. "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" is the standout from Still Blooming — at least relatively speaking. While it has performed better than the other tracks on the project, it's far from being a true hit. Despite Grande's star power, the collaboration hasn't managed to rack up a huge number of sales or streams, though as of the time of writing, it has been played more than one million times on Spotify. It might come as a surprise to some that Goldblum has built a pretty substantial side career as a jazz musician. Still Blooming is his fourth full-length, following 2023's Plays Well With Others, 2019's I Shouldn't Be Telling You This, and his official musical debut, The Capitol Studios Sessions, back in 2018. While none of his collections have been massive commercial successes, it's clear he's more interested in the art than the accolades or riches. Grande isn't the only A-lister who lent her voice to Still Blooming. The album is packed with big-name collaborators, including Cynthia Erivo and Scarlett Johansson. Goldblum, Erivo, and Grande all share a connection beyond this musical effort, as they recently worked together on Wicked, where Goldblum plays the Wizard of Oz and shares several scenes with both women. All three are expected to reunite on-screen later this year when Wicked: For Good, the second of two installments of the musical, hits theaters. As for Still Blooming, it might not become a bestseller – even with the involvement of stars like Grande and others – but superfans of all involved are surely enjoying the music nonetheless.
