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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Hit Songs Are Lasting Longer on the Charts – But Why?
Teddy Swims makes history on this week's Hot 100: 'Lose Control,' the singer-songwriter's soulful pop-rock anthem, spends its 92nd week on the chart, breaking the record that it shared with Glass Animals' 'Heat Waves' as of last week and setting the new longevity mark for the nearly 67-year-old song chart. After debuting on the Hot 100 back in August 2023, 'Lose Control' only topped the chart for 1 week, back in March 2024. Yet the song remains in the top 20 more than a year later (coming in at No. 11 on the latest chart), after spending a record-setting 63 weeks in the top 10. More from Billboard Zak Starkey Rubbishes Reports He Retired from The Who, Insists He Was 'Fired' Lorde Makes Surprise Appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1996 Hit 'Tha Crossroads' on 'Everybody's Live' 'The burn has been minimal,' Alex Tear, Vice President of music programming at SiriusXM + Pandora, tells Billboard of the breakthrough hit's maintained momentum. 'The audience reaction is something that we completely adhere to — subscribers tell us what they want to hear, and how often they want to hear it… And ['Lose Control'] is still undeniable, pure mass appeal.' Swims' smash hasn't been alone in spending months upon months in the Hot 100's upper tier. Before Morgan Wallen's new album I'm the Problem cleared out a sizable chunk of the chart this week with its 29 new debuts, the top half of the Hot 100 was littered with hits that had spent months — and in some cases, over a year — on the tally. Some of them, like 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' by Shaboozey, 'Die With a Smile' by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars and 'I Had Some Help' by Post Malone and Wallen, have stuck around after logging multiple weeks at No. 1; others, like Benson Boone's 'Beautiful Things,' Gigi Perez's 'Sailor Song' and Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso,' never reached the top spot, but have lingered near it since mid-2024. Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' may have just spent 13 straight weeks atop the Hot 100 before being dethroned by Wallen and Tate McRae's 'What I Want' this week, but even that smash collaboration spent 12 weeks on the chart before reaching its peak in late February. The Hot 100 always includes a wide swath of ubiquitous hits — but rarely have so many of those hits endured at once. On the Hot 100 dated May 24, zero songs in the top 10 had spent a single-digit number of weeks on the chart. The average number of weeks spent on the chart by the songs in the top 20 was 30.35 weeks; five years ago (on the Hot 100 dated May 30, 2020), that average was 18.75 weeks. On the recent Hot 100, a total of nine songs in the top 20 had spent 30 weeks or more on the chart; 10 years ago (on the Hot 100 dated May 30, 2015), that total was one song in the top 20. What's causing this period of smashes that last forever on the chart? Part of the explanation for the lack of 2025 chart movement is the glut of new pop voices from 2024 spilling over into a new year, says Spotify editorial lead Talia Kraines. 'I think that 2024 was such a crazy year for pop music, and incredible new songs and artists, that was years in the making,' she says. Kraines points to artists like Chappell Roan, whose 'Pink Pony Club' is approaching 50 weeks on the Hot 100, and Charli XCX, whose 2020 song 'party 4 u' is just now hitting the chart, who helped define the mainstream last year while also boasting ample back catalogs for fans to explore on streaming services. 'They were fully formed propositions,' says Kraines. 'I feel like a whole new generation found their new favorite artist and their new favorite song, and they're digging in on that.' Chart longevity may also be a product of post-pandemic timing, says Michael Martin, SVP of programming at Audacy. After all, before 'Lose Control' logged 92 weeks on the chart, The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' and Glass Animals' 'Heat Waves' were quarantine-era anthems that previously set the record in April 2021 and October 2022, respectively. The fact that the record has been reset three times in the past five years nods to how the lifespan of a mega-hit changed to account for audience appetites. 'Everybody wanted comfort food, right?' says Martin of pandemic-era pop. 'People wanted things they knew, like their favorite TV show that they binge-watched again. There's something about that familiar song that they loved and wanted to keep hearing.' Yet Kraines points out that the key difference between the music industry of five years ago and the industry today is how viral hits are located and promoted by labels to set up longer chart runs. At the dawn of the TikTok era, unknown artists with a viral spark were quickly signed and pushed to radio programmers and streaming services; now, artists like Swims (who was signed to Warner Records in late 2019 after some YouTube covers made noise) are often developed for years before a single receives mainstream promotion. 'We're seeing that the whole nature of artist development takes time,' says Kraines. 'And songs that maybe don't come out of the gate super hot are definitely growing.' Case in point: 'Lose Control' debuted at No. 99 on the Hot 100, then spent 32 weeks climbing to the top of the chart. 'People are taking more time to sit with music and enjoy it — they're not just one-and-done,' adds Kraines. Meanwhile, the streaming era has included less distinction between singles being actively promoted by artists and album cuts that have no shot at extended chart runs. Last year, Billie Eilish launched her Hit Me Hard and Soft era with 'Lunch' as the focus track, but quickly pivoted when fans embraced 'Birds of a Feather' on streaming services. Demand for 'Feather' has remained strong across platforms since its release — so radio programmers kept playing it, streaming services kept it high on their flagship playlists, and the song just crossed the one-year mark on the Hot 100. One key to that type of extended run, says Tear, is the smart deployment of follow-up singles — songs from a popular artist that prevent listeners from getting tired of their mega-hit, but don't necessarily get in its way, either. A generation ago, radio stations couldn't feature multiple songs by the same artist in heavy rotation, but now that streaming has blurred those lines, programmers can balance a handful of songs by the same artist and ultimately extend the life of a smash. 'The audience wants to hear more than one song being played over and over again,' Tear explains. 'I'm now able to go two, three, four songs deep [per artist], like we do with Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone and Teddy Swims. That relieves a little bit of the fatigue, and they stay around longer.' Paradoxically, the fragmentation of popular music — and how the streaming era has affected the number of songs that reach cultural ubiquity — may be the reason why we now have so many smash hits that stick around forever. Veteran radio programmer and consultant Guy Zapoleon has spent his career chronicling 10-year music cycles of popular radio, and says that modern 'lack of consensus' caused by the proliferation of music platforms means that, when a song does become huge, it stays huge for longer. 'Because there's so many different sources to go to, it's difficult for songs outside the very biggest songs to become hits,' says Zapoleon. 'And because of that, those songs take a while to become hits, and then they stay there for the longest period of time — longer than we've ever seen in the history of music.' The good news is that this industry era of extended chart runs emphasizes hit songs regardless of who they're coming from. While A-listers like Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Morgan Wallen have topped the Hot 100 in recent months, the top 10 has been rife with new artists scoring their first chart hits in 2025, just as it was last year. 'You can keep delivering listeners songs like 'Lose Control' that they're just not tired of, but you can also deliver the new artists that they're asking about — Doechii, Sombr, Alex Warren, Lola Young, Ravyn Lenae,' Martin points out. 'So I don't think there's stagnation in new product, or in new artists.' 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
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3 days ago
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Teddy Swims' ‘Lose Control' Notches Record-Breaking 92nd Week on Billboard Hot 100
The endurance of Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' hits new historic heights as the song logs a record-breaking 92nd week on the Billboard Hot 100. The single surpasses the run of Glass Animals' 'Heat Waves,' which ran up 91 weeks in 2021-22, for the most time spent on the chart dating to its Aug. 4, 1958, inception. More from Billboard Mariah Carey Celebrates 20 Years of 'The Emancipation of Mimi': Stream It Now Miley Cyrus' New Album 'Something Beautiful' This Way Comes: Stream It Now Beéle Wins Big at 2025 Heat Latin Music Awards: Complete Winners List 'Lose Control' debuted at No. 99 on the Hot 100 dated Aug. 26, 2023. It led for a week in March 2024, and became the year's No. 1 song. It ranks at No. 11 on the latest list, dated May 31, 2025. The soulful smash has also amassed a record 63 weeks in the Hot 100's top 10. (Songs have generally logged longer runs on the chart, and at No. 1 and in the top 10, since the survey adopted electronically tracked Luminate data in November 1991.) Along the way, 'Lose Control,' on SWIMS Int./Warner Records, has also ruled the following Billboard charts: the all-format Radio Songs and Digital Song Sales surveys, Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Airplay, Adult R&B Airplay and Pop Airplay. It also hit No. 2 on Adult Alternative Airplay and the top five on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. 'Lose Control' has even outlasted two follow-up singles that each hit the Hot 100's top 40: 'The Door' (No. 24 peak, last October) and 'Bad Dreams' (No. 30, earlier this May). Both songs also reached the top 10 on Adult Pop Airplay and Pop Airplay. Another of Teddy Swims' hits, 'Are You Even Real,' with Giveon, topped Adult R&B Airplay in April. 'Teddy Swims is a once-in-a-generation talent who defies genres, making him truly unique in today's music landscape,' Warner evp of promotion and commerce Mike Chester told Billboard last year. 'When we began promoting 'Lose Control,' our journey was carefully planned. From the start, we noticed that the song was resonating in various pockets of culture, creating a strong and diverse fanbase.' The artist born Jaten Dimsdale, in Conyers Ga., in 1992, and who made his overall Billboard chart debut in 2021, was nominated for best new artist at the Grammy Awards this year. 'I love always watching your updates,' he mused of Billboard News' weekly recap of the Hot 100's top 10. 'It's like, 'Here comes Teddy Swims!' I hope you never stop saying that. I'm grateful.' Below, browse a rundown of the longest-charting hits in the Hot 100's history. No. 1 Hot 100 peak (one week), March 30, 2024(still charting as of May 31, 2025) No. 1 Hot 100 peak (five weeks), beginning March 12, 2022 No. 1 Hot 100 peak (four weeks), beginning April 4, 2020 No. 3 Hot 100 peak, July 6, 2013 No. 17 Hot 100 peak, Oct. 12, 2013 No. 2 Hot 100 peak, May 22, 2021 No. 6 Hot 100 peak, Sept. 20, 2008 No. 1 Hot 100 peak (18 weeks), beginning Dec. 21, 2019 No. 2 Hot 100 peak, Oct. 7, 2023 No. 2 Hot 100 peak, March 30, 2024(still charting as of May 31, 2025) No. 1 Hot 100 peak (two weeks), beginning May 8, 2021 No. 2 Hot 100 peak, Dec. 13, 1997 Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Teddy Swims Joins KAY Jewelers as its First Ever Chief Love Officer, Encouraging the World to Love Louder
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a bold celebration of love, style, and self-expression, KAY Jewelers proudly announces its newest partnership with genre-blending artist and style icon Teddy Swims, who will serve as the brand's inaugural Chief Love Officer. Known for his powerhouse vocals, soulful songwriting, and fearless fashion, Swims brings his full heart and signature vibes to this role, helping KAY reimagine how love is expressed through music, style, and personal milestones. This announcement comes at a defining moment in Teddy's life, as he will celebrate his first Father's Day in June and recently kicked off his biggest North American tour to date. "For more than a century, love has guided everything we do at KAY, and Teddy Swims embodies that same spirit in every song he sings, every style choice he makes, and every connection he shares with his fans,' said Stacee Johnson-Williams, President of KAY Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers. 'His authenticity, creativity, and heart make him the perfect partner to celebrate love and style in all its beautiful, bold forms.' As Chief Love Officer, Teddy Swims will lead the charge in KAY's mission to inspire everyone to 'Love Louder' through bold self-expression, meaningful connection, and personal storytelling. He's also infusing one of the most iconic jingles of all time with his fresh energy and unmistakable vocals. Teddy's reimagined 'Every Kiss Begins with KAY' jingle will connect KAY Jewelers to a new generation. 'I couldn't be more proud to step into my new role as Chief Love Officer for Kay Jewelers. Kay's been in the game for over 100 years, helping people say 'I love you' without even saying a word. And now we're teaming up!' said Teddy Swims. 'We're working on my favorite jewelry pieces for every kind of love: Father's Day, self-love days, and those random Tuesdays when you just want to make someone smile. This ain't just a partnership. This is a love story. And we're just getting started.' Teddy's curated selections—including Father's Day favorites and on-tour stage style—spotlight the power of jewelry to reflect confidence, character, and individuality. Father's Day Assortment: In honor of his first Father's Day, Teddy selected a range of meaningful gifts that celebrated fatherhood in all its forms – from bold rings to everyday chains – designed to reflect the strength, love, and unique personal style of father figures everywhere. North American Tour Sponsorship: KAY is proud to sponsor Teddy Swims' I've Tried Everything But Therapy tour throughout the U.S. As Teddy takes the stage, he'll be styled in KAY jewelry, adding his signature edge and authenticity to every performance. Tour Style Guide: Teddy's stage wardrobe will feature KAY jewelry pieces that fuse edgy design with timeless detail, including alt-metal chains, diamond-encrusted necklaces and rings designed for layering, and stainless-steel bracelets. Teddy's tour style picks will be available on and in select KAY stores. ABOUT KAY JEWELERS: For over 100 years, KAY has helped millions of people express love and celebrate life's most meaningful moments. Operated by Signet Jewelers Ltd., KAY is America's #1 jewelry retailer and the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry. For additional information, visit ABOUT TEDDY SWIMS: Reigning from Atlanta, GA, Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims (born Jaten Dimsdale) has been putting in real work for years. A quiet, yet steady grind brought Swims to the forefront of the music scene with record breaking songs, sold-out global tours, and iconic performances. With a voice that effortlessly blends genres, including R&B, soul, and pop, Teddy Swims has captivated listeners with his raw emotion. His voice, full of soulful resonance, carries the weight of lived experience and his lyrics delve into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. 2024 was a record year for Swims, who celebrated the success of his multi-platinum chart-conquering hits 'Lose Control' and 'The Door' from his debut album, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1). Swims' breakout single 'Lose Control' catapulted his success to new heights, claiming the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming the second-longest running Hot 100 Top 10 song of all time. The track has amassed over 3.4 billion global streams, reached #1 on five radio formats (Top 40, Hot AC, AC, R&B, and Rhythm), and was inducted into Spotify's 'Billions Club.' With the release of his new album I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)— featuring his latest hit "Bad Dreams" and standout collaborations with Givēon, Muni Long, Coco Jones, and GloRilla—Swims continues to cement himself as a versatile global hitmaker. Last year's success earned him a 2025 Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist, as well as a performance at the 2024 MTV VMAs, where he received three nominations, and the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, where he received eight nominations and won two awards: Top Hot 100 Song and Top Radio Song of 2024. His impact has soared across the globe—in 2024 we saw him perform at the MTV EMAs and NRJ Awards, as well as the Los40 Awards, where he took home two trophies: Best International Artist and Best International Album of the Year. With over 9 billion career streams to date and a sold-out global headline tour underway, Swims is on track for a record 2025.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
American Music Awards winners list: Kendrick Lamar leads nominations
American Music Awards winners list: Kendrick Lamar leads nominations Show Caption Hide Caption Kendrick Lamar might've had the GOAT Super Bowl show Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show was INCREDIBLE. Where would you rank this among the best performances ever? Sykes says it's up there Will this year's American Music Awards be another sweep for Kendrick Lamar, the 'Not Like Us' rapper going into the show with the most nominations? Lamar, currently on one of the year's most lucrative tours, already swept the Grammys, winning each of the five categories he was nominated for including record and song of the year. Will his Drake diss track earn him artist of the year and song of the year at the AMAs too? Following Lamar's 10 nods, is Post Malone, who landed eight nominations. Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey, earned seven each while Taylor Swift, the AMAs' most decorated artist, received six. Beyoncé has a shot to win best country album and album of the year, despite her earlier snub at the Country Music Association Awards and later the Academy of Country Music Awards. Fans voted on the winners, which will be announced May 26 from the show at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and hosted by Jennifer Lopez. The show airs live on CBS and streams on Paramount+ for select subscribers. Who took home a trophy? Here are the biggest winners of the night (in bold): 'Cowboy Carter' shines at AMAs: Beyoncé receives more country music nominations American Music Awards 2025 winners: Artist of the Year New Artist of the Year Benson Boone Chappell Roan Gracie Abrams Shaboozey Teddy Swims Tommy Richman Album of the Year Beyoncé 'COWBOY CARTER' Billie Eilish 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT' Chappell Roan 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' Charli XCX 'BRAT' Gracie Abrams 'The Secret of Us' Future & Metro Boomin 'WE DON'T TRUST YOU' Kendrick Lamar 'GNX' Post Malone 'F-1 Trillion' Sabrina Carpenter 'Short n' Sweet' Taylor Swift 'The Tortured Poets Department' Song of the Year Benson Boone 'Beautiful Things' Billie Eilish 'Birds of a Feather' Chappell Roan 'Good Luck, Babe!' Hozier 'Too Sweet' Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us' Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars 'Die With A Smile' Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen 'I Had Some Help' Sabrina Carpenter 'Espresso' Shaboozey 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' Teddy Swims 'Lose Control' Collaboration of the Year Kendrick Lamar & SZA 'Luther' Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars 'Die With A Smile' Marshmello & Kane Brown 'Miles on It' Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen 'I Had Some Help' ROSÉ & Bruno Mars 'APT.' Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone 'Fortnight' Social Song of the Year Chappell Roan 'HOT TO GO!' Djo 'End of Beginning' Doechii 'Anxiety' Lola Young 'Messy' Shaboozey 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' Tommy Richman 'Million Dollar Baby' Favorite Touring Artist Billie Eilish Luke Combs Morgan Wallen Taylor Swift Zach Bryan Favorite Music Video Benson Boone 'Beautiful Things' KAROL G 'Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido' Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us' Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars 'Die With A Smile' Shaboozey 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' Favorite Male Pop Artist Benson Boone Bruno Mars Hozier Teddy Swims The Weeknd Favorite Female Pop Artist Billie Eilish Chappell Roan Lady Gaga Sabrina Carpenter Taylor Swift Favorite Pop Album Billie Eilish 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT' Chappell Roan 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' Charli XCX 'BRAT' Sabrina Carpenter 'Short n' Sweet' Taylor Swift 'The Tortured Poets Department' Favorite Pop Song Benson Boone 'Beautiful Things' Billie Eilish 'Birds of a Feather' Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars 'Die With A Smile' Sabrina Carpenter 'Espresso' Teddy Swims 'Lose Control' Favorite Male Country Artist Jelly Roll Luke Combs Morgan Wallen Post Malone Shaboozey Favorite Female Country Artist Beyoncé Ella Langley Kacey Musgraves Lainey Wilson Megan Moroney Favorite Country Duo or Group Dan + Shay Old Dominion Parmalee The Red Clay Strays Zac Brown Band Favorite Country Album Beyoncé 'COWBOY CARTER' Jelly Roll 'BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN' Megan Moroney 'AM I OKAY?' Post Malone 'F-1 Trillion' Shaboozey 'Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going' Favorite Country Song Jelly Roll 'I Am Not Okay' Koe Wetzel and Jessie Murph 'High Road' Luke Combs 'Ain't No Love in Oklahoma' Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen 'I Had Some Help' Shaboozey 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist Drake Eminem Future Kendrick Lamar Tyler, The Creator Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist Doechii GloRilla Latto Megan Thee Stallion Sexyy Red Favorite Hip-Hop Album Eminem 'The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)' Future & Metro Boomin 'WE DON'T TRUST YOU' Gunna 'one of wun' Kendrick Lamar 'GNX' Tyler, The Creator 'CHROMAKOPIA' Favorite Hip-Hop Song Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar 'Like That' GloRilla 'TGIF' GloRilla & Sexyy Red 'WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME' Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us' Kendrick Lamar and SZA 'Luther' Favorite Male R&B Artist Bryson Tiller Chris Brown PARTYNEXTDOOR The Weeknd Usher Favorite Female R&B Artist Kehlani Muni Long Summer Walker SZA Tyla Favorite R&B Album Bryson Tiller 'Bryson Tiller' PARTYNEXTDOOR 'PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4)' PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' SZA 'SOS Deluxe: LANA' The Weeknd 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Favorite R&B Song Chris Brown 'Residuals' Muni Long 'Made For Me' SZA 'Saturn' The Weeknd and Playboi Carti 'Timeless' Tommy Richman 'Million Dollar Baby' Favorite Male Latin Artist Bad Bunny Feid Peso Pluma Rauw Alejandro Tito Double P Favorite Female Latin Artist Becky G KAROL G Natti Natasha Shakira Young Miko Favorite Latin Duo or Group Calibre 50 Fuerza Regida Grupo Firme Grupo Frontera Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda Favorite Latin Album Bad Bunny 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' Fuerza Regida 'Dolido Pero No Arrepentido' Peso Pluma 'ÉXODO' Rauw Alejandro 'Cosa Nuestra' Tito Double P 'INCÓMODO' Favorite Latin Song Bad Bunny 'DtMF' FloyyMenor X Cris Mj 'Gata Only' KAROL G 'Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido' Oscar Maydon and Fuerza Regida 'Tu Boda' Shakira 'Soltera' Favorite Rock Artist Hozier Linkin Park Pearl Jam Twenty One Pilots Zach Bryan Favorite Rock Album Hozier 'Unreal Unearth: Unending' Koe Wetzel '9 lives' The Marías 'Submarine' Twenty One Pilots 'Clancy' Zach Bryan 'The Great American Bar Scene' Favorite Rock Song Green Day 'Dilemma' Hozier 'Too Sweet' Linkin Park 'The Emptiness Machine' Myles Smith 'Stargazing' Zach Bryan 'Pink Skies' Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist Charli XCX David Guetta John Summit Lady Gaga Marshmello Favorite Soundtrack Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 Hazbin Hotel (Original Soundtrack) Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and cast Twisters: The Album Wicked: The Soundtrack - Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and cast Favorite Afrobeats Artist Asake Rema Tems Tyla Wizkid Favorite K-pop Artist ATEEZ Jimin RM ROSÉ Stray Kids Contributing: Lisa Richwine, Reuters; Edward Segarra, USA TODAY
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The week in photos captures North Carolina through the lens of News & Observer journalists
Here's a curated selection of moments across North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News & Observer visual journalists. They included Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, a mother's quest for truth and musician-on-the-rise, Teddy Swims. This feature can be seen in Sunday's newspaper, as well as in our online Edition. See it at
