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Amapiano star Tyla has released “Bliss” a new single she first previewed during her second Coachella set. Listen to the steamy song below.

“Bliss” was produced by Nolan Lambroza, Dylan Wiggins, and NovaWav. Over some flirtatious lyrics, Tyla sings about a lover she never wants to part with: “You take me to bliss/ Never felt a love like this.”

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Last month, the South African pop star made her debut debuted at Coachella 2025. She is next set to play two festival slots in June at Governors Ball in New York and Bonnaroo in Tennessee.

Tyla’s 2024 self-titled debut album brought hits like “Water” and “Truth or Dare,” with the former earning the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Later that year, she released a deluxe edition of Tyla, which included the track “Push 2 Start.” More recently, she contributed to K-pop star Lisa’s debut album Alter Ego...

The 2025 BET Awards nominations were announced on Thursday, and Kendrick Lamar is "not like" the others.

The "Not Like Us" singer received a leading 10 bids, including Album of the Year for Gnx, Video of the Year, Viewer’s Choice Award, Best Collaboration, Video Director of the Year, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist.

Lamar's fellow Album of the Year nominees are Chris Brown for 11:11 (Deluxe), Doechii for Alligator Bites Never Heal, Beyoncé for Cowboy Carter, GloRilla for Glorious, the Weeknd for Hurry Up Tomorrow, Drake and PartyNextDoor for Some Sexy Songs 4 U, and Future and Metro Boomin for We Don't Trust You.

Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla each received six nominations, followed by Metro Boomin with five, and both Sza and the Weeknd with four.

The eight films nominated today are Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Luther: Never Too Much, Mufasa: The Lion King,...

Though it’s been over a year since Kendrick and Drake’s Great Rap War, the remnants are everywhere, including in the 2025 BET Awards nominations.

Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations including Album of the Year for Gnx, Video of the Year for “Not Like Us,” Viewer’s Choice Award nominations for “Not Like Us,” “Luther,” featuring Sza, and “Like That” with Future & Metro Boomin, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. Drake ties for the second most nominated artist this year, alongside a couple people in the beef’s orbit.

The 2025 BET Awards nominees have been announced!

Kendrick Lamar leads this year with 10 nominations, while Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tie with 6 nods each.

This year’s BET Awards 2025 nominees reflect multifaceted creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports.

Nominations were selected by the BET Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in the fields of music, media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.

Voting for the 2025 Viewer’s Choice Award will open soon.

The show will air live on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9 at 8 p.m. Et. This milestone 25th anniversary event will honor “25 years of cultural excellence, spotlighting the most influential names in music, film, television, and sports.”

Check out the full list of 2025 BET Awards nominees…

Keep reading to find out more…

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BET has revealed its nominees for the 25th annual BET Awards, and competition is stiff among rappers. Kendrick Lamar sits in the lead with 10 nominations, though close behind are fellow hip-hop artists Doechii, Future, GloRilla and Lamar’s lyrical nemesis Drake, with six nominations each.

Lamar received a nomination for album of the year for Gnx and video of the year for “Not Like Us,” as well as three viewer’s choice award nods for “Not Like Us,” “Luther,” featuring Sza, and “Like That” with Future & Metro Boomin, and an additional three noms for best collaboration for “Like That,” “30 for 30” and “Luther.” His final two nominations come in the categories of video director of the year with Dave Free and best male hip hop artist.

Also nominated for best male hip hop artist is Drake who scored another nod for best male R&b/pop artist as well as album...

Crushology 101’s Ratings Drop (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Mbc’s new drama, Crushology 101, features a trendy star cast including Roh Jeong-Eui, Lee Chae-Min and Cho Jon-Young. Ahead of its premiere, the series was quite hyped and created a lot of buzz everywhere but as soon as it aired, within two episodes, it saw the lowest viewership rating even for a Friday-Saturday drama. Even though it ranked no. 1 globally, the webtoon-based rom-com drama failed to attract viewers in South Korea.

For those who don’t know, before airing, the drama already was topping the charts in various countries in Europe and North America but for some reason it couldn’t make an impact on the Korean viewers. So much so that it recorded rating in the 0% range. Scroll ahead to know more about the drama.

As per Kakao Entertainment on April 16, Crushology 101 reportedly made a popular debut globally as it aired on 106 countries simultaneously.

Crushology 101 K-Drama Poster (Photo Credit – Instagram)

K-drama fans, get ready for another series that will make you swoon! Crushology 101, which is scheduled to premiere this summer, is already creating a lot of buzz in the Korean drama community. This new drama may become your next obsession because of its intriguing plot, captivating cast, and abundance of romance.

Starring a talented cast such as Roh Jung-Eui and Lee Chae-Min, the show promises an engaging plot. Fortunately, Crushology 101 will soon make its premiere to entertain all the K-drama fans.

Here’s everything you need to know about Crushology 101; its release date, plot, cast, crew, and why every K-drama fan must add it to their watchlist.

Trending Kim Soo Hyun’s Upcoming Drama Knock Off Will Not Change Schedule Despite Current Controversy Over Late Kim Sae Ron

Blackpink’s Lisa Ranks At No. 1 On Billboard Top Album Sales Chart With ‘Alter Ego’

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Lisa opened up about the track that led to her debut as a member of Blackpink to her rise as a solo artist, and beyond.

During a playful Q&a with The Guardian, Lisa credited Hannah Montana, the beloved Disney Channel character famously played by Miley Cyrus, for launching her musical aspirations. When asked which song changed her life, Lisa replied, “I auditioned for Blackpink in Thailand by singing Ice Cream Freeze (Let’s Chill) by Hannah Montana, so Miley Cyrus.” She added, “There must have been 1,000 people, so I...

Jt is the leader of a heist by baddies in broad-daylight in the video for her new single “Ran Out.” The artsy clip was directed by INDIANA420BITCH, whose clients have also included Kim Kardashian and Playboi Carti. “Bitch, I’m getting money, I ain’t ran out/My bitches shaking ass with they hand out,” Jt raps on the hook.

Consequently, the video finds she and a gaggle of bikini-clad women pole dancing in the beds of trucks, hoarding cash from spewing ATMs into trash bags, and riding around in luxury vehicles.

Did Iu have to drink real alcohol on When Life Gives You Tangerines? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After a long gap, Iu made her comeback into the world of K-dramas with When Life Gives You Tangerines alongside Park Bo-Gum. The actors have already garnered a lot of appreciation for their onscreen chemistry, and the drama has been earning the highest ranking, taking top spots and breaking global records on Netflix. The heartwarming storyline, the relevance and backgrounds of the characters, and the innocence of the drama have won millions of hearts so far.

But did you know that in one of the scenes, the actress didn’t use any makeup? Instead, she went for method acting to make it look more real. Yes, you heard that right. The singer-turned-actress recently shared that in an interview, and we really think that no one could have justified Ae-Sun’s role other than her.

Will Kim Soo-Hyun’s part be removed from Mbc variety show featuring G-Dragon? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Mbc variety show featuring G-Dragon as its host, recently dropped an official statement regarding cropped out Kim Soo-Hyun’s appearance after his controversy with the late Kim Sae-Ron surfaced everywhere. There were a lot of speculation whether the Queen of Tears actor will feature in the show or not. And after the reports that suggested that Soo-Hyun completed his dubbing for the variety show, the production team has edited it out.

Soo-Hyun has been embroiled in controversy for dating the late actress Kim Sae-Ron. Apparently, she was only 15 years old, a minor, when they first started dating while he was 27. He has been accused of grooming, harassing and gaslighting the actress who was found dead at her home in February 16, 2025. Her mother has also demanded the actor to admit...

The Witch Ends With Recovered Viewership ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Park Jin Young and Roh Jeong Eui’s latest drama The Witch has managed to recover its viewership in the final episode, after marking a dip in the last few weeks. Although, the series initially premiered with a average 2.4 percent, the next episodes marked strong viewership ratings before witnessing a shocking dip. Although, the drama failed to achieve the expected viewership, it still managed to end with a redemption.

On March 16, The Witch aired its final episode, which earned a 2.7 percent viewership rating nationwide. After the modest premiere on February 15, the Park Jin Young and Roh Jeong Eui starrer drama reached 3.0 percent in its second episode, marking its highest at 3.1 percent in episode 8. Although the Channel A drama’s viewership ratings remained between 2-3 percent for most broadcasts, in episode 9, it witnessed a major dip of only 1.3 percent. Concerns were raised...

Lee Si Young Announces Divorce With Restaurateur Jo(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Lee Si Young, best known for her role in Netflix hit Sweet Home, is embarking on a new stage of her life. After 8 years of marriage, she has announced her divorce with restaurateur Jo. As per the latest report, the two are currently in the process of getting a divorce. They also share a son together, whose custody arrangement is being discussed now.

On March 17, Korean media outlet Ytn exclusively reported that Lee Si Young and her husband are currently in the process of getting divorce. As per the report, earlier this year, the couple submitted the necessary documents to the Seoul Family Court. Now they have already reached a mutual agreement, as per the latest update. The actress and restaurateur Jo are currently discussing on custody arrangements and asset division.

Lee Si Young’s agency, Ace Factory, also confirmed the reports,...

Are Cha Eun-Woo and Blackpink’s Rose daring? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Individual pictures of Cha Eun-Woo and Blackpink’s Rose from the same restaurant have been circulating everywhere. Both of them had gone to Paris to attend Saint Laurent’s F/W25 show. Rose shared her lookbook from the event on her Instagram handle, while Eun-Woo shared snaps from the event on his social media account. They looked quite gorgeous in their respective attires.

Following the event, both K-pop stars visited the same restaurant, and their pictures on their Instagram are the proof. This left netizens baffled, sparking an immense amount of reactions. People even spread speculations about their dating phase. Scroll ahead and find out more about it.

After the event, Rose went out for a casual dinner wearing a pretty off-white colored sheer co-ord set that featured a shirt and a bottom, which she styled with a black...

Kim Soo-Hyun Allegations Drama ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kim Soo-Hyun’s life has been turned upside down since the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute made shocking allegations by collaborating with the late actress Kim Sae-Ron’s alleged aunt. From claiming the two had a relationship while she was just 15 years old to blaming him for her death, the controversies are creating quite a fuss around the Queen of Tears actor. Fans have gone against him and with every new evidence, it’s getting more scandalous.

Recently, during a live stream video on the channel, YouTube channel host Kim Se-Ui revealed that there are more inappropriate pictures of the actor that can tarnish his career forever. When his subscribers asked what they were about, the YouTuber said it was “a photo of a person doing the dishes, naked, at his girlfriend’s house.” However, amid all of this, Sae-Ron’s mother...

After performing under the alter-ego of for years now, John C. Reilly has officially unveiled his debut single as Mister Romantic. To kick off this chapter ahead of the release of a full album, he’s shared a cover of the Johnny Mercer classic, “Dream.” Stream it below.

Originally released in 1944, “Dream” has been covered by the likes of Frank Sinatra, The Pied Pipers, and Roy Orbison. The song precedes an album of Great American Songbook favorites titled What’s Not To Love? For the project, due on June 13th, he’s recruited a number of musical colleagues to round out the LP, including award-winning producer and instrumentalist David Garza.

“I looked at our weary world a few years ago and tried to think of a way I could spread love and empathy,” Reilly said of the ongoing project. “I decided the most fun way to do that was through...

Cha Eun-Woo Reportedly Declined Hong Sisters (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Popular South Korean actor and idol Cha Eun-Woo, who also leads the boy band Astro, was in talks to feature in the upcoming Hong Sisters’ K-drama. The Hong Sisters – Hong Jung-Eun and Hong Mi-Ran are renowned writers in the industry who are known for popular dramas like Alchemy of Souls, A Korean Odyssey, and Hotel del Luna, among others. However, as per recent reports, it has been stated that the actor has declined the offer, sparking speculations about his future plans.

Eun-Woo was recently seen in a few K-dramas last year, including Island, A Good Day to Be a Dog, and Wonderful World. The actor enjoys a massive fanbase who love him not only for his acting skills or vocal range but also his good looks and charming presence. He balances both of his worlds – acting and music beautifully.

However, Cha...

Blackpink’s Lisa tops the charts again ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Blackpink’s Lisa debuted with her first solo full-length album, Alter Eo, and it has already been garnering lots of love from listeners. Not only that, the album is also making a buzz on the Billboard as based on recent reports, it has ranked at the no. 1 on both its Top Album Sales chart and Top Current Album Sales chart, becoming the best selling album of the week in the US.

For the unversed, Lalisa debuted in the music industry back in 2016 with girl band Blackpink, which also consists of Jennie, Jisoo, and Rose. Since then, she has been creating music that has inspired many people. Now, the songstress has also stepped into another venture, acting. She debuted with the American series The White Lotus 3 and received appreciation for her performance. Now, let’s get back to her latest achievement on being Billboard.

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Just in time for spring, Lisa is bringing the floral vibes as the face of Bose‘s latest limited-edition release: a vibrant, petal-pink SoundLink Flex bluetooth speaker.

The popular portable speaker has gotten a new makeover off the heels of the Blackpink member releasing her latest solo album, Alter Ego. The “Rockstar” singer had also channeled her own inner rockstar for Bose last year as part of the “Hear It All.

Jennie’s first solo studio album, Ruby, is finally here, and last night, the Blackpink star kicked off the Ruby Experience — a series of four shows at intimate venues, starting with two shows in Los Angeles, a stop at New York’s famed Radio City Music Hall, and a closing show in Seoul.

Rosé, Jisoo, and Lisa have each released their solo music one by one, with Rosé’s Rosie in December, Jisoo’s Amortage in February, and Lisa’s Alter Ego just last week. Now, with Ruby by Jennie,...

Here’s How Netizens Reacted To Blackpink’s Lisa Feeling ‘Weird’ About Singing Onstage (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Lalisa Manobal, popularly known as Lisa, has been making waves across the globe. From releasing her debut solo studio album to being featured in an American series, The White Lotus 3, and performing at the 2025 Oscars, the list continues! However, amid all of these accomplishments, controversy followed her path. Recently, the K-pop idol appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and her clip where she chose dance over singing or rapping went viral, sparking reactions from netizens.

People started to question her global stardom, and some even slammed the Blackpink member for not being truthful to her audience and fans. A few days back, the singer was embroiled in another controversy when netizens accused her of lip-syncing at the Oscars. Now, this interview sort of proved that theory.

During her appearance on the popular American talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live,...

The first solo full-length from Blackpink’s Jennie floats in on a cloud. “Jane,” the pillowy opener, begins with the singer cooing over a tinkly music-box accompaniment; guided by Jennie’s looped voice and the French producer Fkj, it slowly gains its sea legs, with a click-clacking beat rising and synths coming into sharper focus. But before the listener can get too comfortable, the sonic bed is flipped over by a mischievous giggle and the declaration “Come on, it’s gon’ be fuckin’ hard.”

This sets up the push-pull of Ruby,...

Wonwoo Military Enlistment News ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jeon Won-Woo, or Wonwoo as he is known publicly, is a South Korean singer and rapper. He debuted in the musical industry with Seventeen in 2015 and later joined its subunit JxW in 2024. After a long wait, Wonwoo’s agency, Pledis Entertainment, has officially shared the news of his military enlistment. As soon as the announcement date was declared, it sparked heated controversy online regarding his service as a public servant.

Among the thirteen band members, including S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Woozi, Dk, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, Jeon Won-Woo is the second one to enlist in the military after Jeonghan, who enrolled last year in September. Scroll more to find out how netizens have been reacting to Wonwoo’s military enlistment announcement.

As per Pledis Entertainment’s official statement, “We would like to share the news that Wonwoo of Seventeen...

BTS V Military Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

BTS is one of the most popular boy bands in South Korea, and a few of the members are serving in the military. Among them, V and Rm enlisted together in December 2023. On March 3, V posted a military update stating that he only had 99 days left of his enlistment, leaving his fans excited about his discharge. However, as soon as the post started to go viral, it got deleted, and everyone joked that he deleted it because of Rm.

Fans pointed out that he deleted the post after Rm’s much-detailed letter was shared online. On the post, the Fake Love singer was spotted commenting, “Wait, this post makes him look way too smart.” Soon after that, he posted a long message on Weverse. Scroll ahead to find out what he shared.

BTS’ V shared a detailed update about his military journey on the Weverse post.

Did Lisa lip sync at the Oscars 2025? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Blackpink’s Lisa made history in Hollywood, coming all the way from South Korea and becoming the first K-pop idol to take up the stage on fire with a performance at the Oscars 2025. She even received a standing ovation from the audience, and yet the singer faced huge accusations of lip-syncing during her performances. While many argued that the K-pop singer could not sing without lip-syncing onstage, her fans came in to defend their favorite idol.

Lalisa Manobal is not only currently ruling over millions of hearts with her musical career but also has made a mark with her acting skills after debuting in the American series The White Lotus 3. At the Oscars 2025, the singer looked gorgeous as she walked down the red carpet wearing a custom ladytux from the brand Markgong. However, scroll ahead to find out the truth behind her lip-syncing accusations.

What Did Lee Jong-Suk Did For Alleged Girlfriend Iu? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ever since Dispatch announced Lee Jong-Suk and Iu’s romantic relationship in January 2023, people have been gushing and collecting evidence that proves they are truly dating. Even though the couple has yet to confirm the speculations about their relationship, the witness accounts and evidence photos are enough.

It’s been over two years, and still, in 2025, the duo has been going strong. There have been many breakup rumors about them surfacing everywhere, but once in a while, Jong-Suk subtly shows his support and love toward Iu and settles everything. The actor has once again hit the headlines with his gestures. Read ahead to know what he did this time for his girlfriend.

Designer brand Beyond Closet’s picture with Lee Jong-Suk has gone viral on the internet. In the photo, the actor is seen in a puffy jacket...

Did BTS’ J-Hope Buy A New Property In LA? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In September last year, Korean media outlet BizHankook reported that BTS’ J-Hope had purchased a new home (read penthouse) in a high-end apartment complex in Seoul for 12 billion Krw (approx. 9 million Usd). However, a month later, it was further reported that the singer had also bought the lower floor, along with the penthouse.

This is not the BTS member’s first investment in luxurious real estate. He had done it before buying this penthouse. He previously owned two other high-end properties; now, adding these two, he possesses four residences in Seoul and a property in LA. According to the Korean outlet, it has been reported that J-Hope signed the contract for the lower-floor unit of the penthouse in June 2020 and completed the full payment by July 2024.

After this, he officially transferred ownership. However, per the current market rates,...

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Patrick Schwarzenegger is praising his White Lotus co-star Lisa on the heels of the Blackpink singer and rapper’s solo album launch.

Speaking to Rolling Stone on the heels of his own launch — a White Lotus-inspired campaign for Banana Republic — Schwarzenegger says he got to know Lisa on the set of their hit HBO series, where the two instantly became “great friends.”

Schwarzenegger even reveals that he...

Blackpink’s Lisa Slammed For Allegedly Copying Xg In Alter Ego Title Track (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Blackpink’s Lisa has recently released his first full-length album, Alter Ego, alongside the title track Fxck Up The World (Vixi solo version). While her fans have praised the K-pop star for breaking boundaries and reinventing her whole musical persona, others have accused her of plagiarism. Many took to social media platforms, blasting her for allegedly copying Xg, a fourth-generation Japanese girl group based in South Korea.

On February 28, Lisa released Alter Ego along with the music video of the title track Fxck Up The World. Initially, the song received divided reactions, with many criticizing the lyrics while others came to her support. Now, she has been hit with another wave of accusations.

On X (formerly Twitter) and online forums, some alleged that the rap part in her latest title track is too similar...

“Born Again” collaborators Lalisa Manobal, Doja Cat and Raye took the stage together in separate tributes to the James Bond franchise at the 2025 Oscars.

Introduced by actress Halle Berry, who recreated her onscreen kiss with actor Adrien Brody from years ago, Manobal, who is also currently starring in Max’s The White Lotus Season 3, kicked off the trio of performances, singing Paul McCartney and Wings’ “Live And Let Die” from the 1973 film starring Roger Moore as the secret agent. Manobal recently released her latest album Alter Ego.

Next came Doja Cat with “Diamonds Are Forever,” originally performed by Shirley Bassey in the 1971 film starring Sean Connery.

Then came Raye, who also featured on Lisa’s most recent song along with Doja Cat. The “Oscar Winning Tears” singer belted out “Skyfall” written and performed by Adele for the 2012 film starring Daniel Craig.

Margaret Qualley also set the stage for the three...

Lisa is here!

The 27-year-old music superstar and The White Lotus actress looked absolutely gorgeous in Markgong at the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 2) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

If you didn’t know, Lisa was announced as one of the performers at this evening’s ceremony alongside “Born Again” collaborators Raye and Doja Cat, however the details of the performance have been kept a secret!

Keep reading to find out more…

This is already a huge week for Lisa, as she just dropped her new album Alter Ego, featuring singles like “Rockstar” and “New Woman.”

Find out who is nominated at this year’s ceremony.

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Fyi: Lisa is wearing Markgong.

Have the sales for Blackpink’s Lisa’s album dropped? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Blackpink’s Lisa is ruling millions of hearts with her musical skills and acting prowess as she debuted in the industry with an American series, The White Lotus 3. On the other hand, she has been dropping hints about her solo album, Alter Ego, which has ignited a lot of anticipation among her fans. However, once it fell, her fans were over the moon and were not even disappointed with the materials she came up with.

The tracks have been garnering a lot of attention from listeners. Lalisa’s music video Futw has 8.7 million views, which is quite an exceptional number for a solo release. However, there have been reports of a drastic drop in her album sales. Scroll ahead to know the truth behind it.

The Hanteo Chart has disclosed that Lisa’s album, Alter Ego, sold...

Lisa Dream Lyrics Hint ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Blackpink’s Lisa released her full album, Alter Ego, and one of the songs sparked speculation about her past heartbreak in 2019. Read on to know what happened in Tokyo.

Lisa is making headlines every now and then. The Blackpink member who began her career in the music industry in 2016 is putting her name on the global map not only with her musical skills but also by showing her acting prowess. Recently, she stepped into the acting industry by debuting in the American series The White Lotus 3. However, she also made waves online by dropping her full album, Alter Ego.

But, now, netizens have noticed that one of the tracks called ‘Dream’ from her album hinted at her past heartbreak. The lyrics have sparked speculations and attracted attention from the listeners. Especially the part where she sang, “Are you happy? Are you sad? Are...

New music drops every Friday. Here are some of the noteworthy awards contenders that debuted on or around Feb. 28, 2025.

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Rebecca Black was previously best known as the butt of a joke. Her 2011 single "Friday" was a hit, but didn't exactly garner respect. She was only a teenager when that song broke out, but now she's 27 and changing the narrative. Her debut studio album, Let Her Burn, was released just two years ago, and now she's out with a new self-released seven-track EP, Salvation — ironically released on Thursday.

"I just hope that people can see [my career] for the full journey." she told NME. "I don’t really care whether people think about anything I’ve done in the past, but it’s nice to think they might appreciate the full context." Will the Grammys, though? She wouldn't be the...

It’s New Music Friday, and there are plenty of great releases dropping today.

Blackpink’s Lisa arrives with her new album Alter Ego, while Animal Collective’s Panda Bear is back with his intriguing new LP, Sinister Grift. Plus, exciting returns from The Men, Mdou Moctar, Serpentwithfeet, and Darkside.

Here are eight new albums to stream today.

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Nicolás Jaar and Dave Harrington are back with their first Darkside album in four years, and this time, they’ve brought a new member into the fold: Tlacael Esparza has joined the group as their drummer and percussionist, adding a rhythmic flair to Darkside’s already-complex electronica.

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Lisa just dropped her new music video for “Fxck Up The World (Vixi Solo Version)“!

The 27-year-old K-pop star released the visual at the same time her debut album Alter Ego dropped, at midnight Et on Friday (February 28).

Alter Ego features 15-tracks, including the previously release songs “Born Again” with Doja Cat and Raye, “Moonlit Floor,” “New Woman” with Rosalia and “Rockstar.”

Keep reading to find out more…

The title of the album refers to five characters she has created for the project, each representing a unique personality and representing the five points of a star. She inhabits each character on different tracks on the album!

Those characters are Roxi (“Rockstar”), Sunni (“Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me)”), Kiki (“New Woman” feat. ROSALÍA), Vixi (“Fxck Up The World”) and Speedi (“Lifestyle”).

You can currently also catch Lisa on season three of The White Lotus, and she will be performing alongside Doja Cat...

Lisa only had one goal in mind when she took on the “Hot Ones” wing-eating challenge: perform better than her Blackpink groupmate Rosé did.

“I did my homework. I asked my teammate, Rosé… She said it was really spicy and she told me to take ice cream,” Lisa said during the new episode released Thursday. Later in the show, as she was faced with Da Bomb wing — the one Rosé really struggled with on her episode — Lisa jokingly bragged about being tougher than her friend.

“I’ll show Rosé I’m not gonna cry.

Pop stars have to possess at least a few chameleonic tendencies—quickly snapping from thrill-ride energy shots to weepy ballads demands a willingness to switch things up, at least in terms of mood. On her first solo full-length, Blackpink member Lisa takes that ideal to heart and beyond — Alter Ego, as its name might suggest, is “populated” by five Lisa variants, each one tasked with embodying the album’s varied moods and styles. Here’s Vixi, a.k.a. “the one they love to call ‘the villain,'” throwing down...

Blackpink has been together since 2016, but now the K-pop girl group's four members are making names for themselves as solo artists. Which one will make the biggest splash?

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Lisa is off to a blazing start. She has been recording solo since 2021, when she released the eponymous single album Lalisa. The visual for the title track from that album won her the fan-voted MTV Video Music Award for Best K-Pop in 2022. She won that category again in 2024 with "Rockstar." She just made her acting debut in Season 3 of The White Lotus. Her debut studio album, Alter Ego, drops on Friday. And this weekend she'll make her Academy Award ceremony debut, performing along with Doja Cat, Raye, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Queen Latifah.

Lisa's bandmate Rosé has also emerged as a solo pop star.

Blackpink’s Lisa to Perform at Oscars 2025 With Doja Cat and Raye

Author: Moupriya Banerjee (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Blackpink’s Lisa is on her way to create history. The Academy announced that she will be taking on the center stage at the annual award ceremony, joining her latest collaborator Doja Cat and Raye. With this, she will reach a new milestone in her solo career, further solidifying her global stardom.

On February 24, The Academy revealed that Lisa is confirmed to perform at Oscars 2025. It will mark a groundbreaking moment for the whole K-pop industry, as she will be the first K-pop star to perform at the coveted stage. It has been announced that Doja Cat and Raye will also join her for an electrifying performance of Born Again, Lisa’s new song with the two American singers.

The 97th Academy Awards is set to take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

The 2025 Oscars has confirmed a series of confirmed performances to take place during Sunday’s telecasts, highlighted by Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Also confirmed to perform is Lisa of Blackpink, who currently stars in the latest season of The White Lotus and is set to release her new album, Alter Ego, this Friday, February 28th.

Raye, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah will also perform during the 2025 Oscars telecast over the course of the evening.

Notably, this year’s Best Original Song and Best Original Soundtrack nominees will not be performing. Instead, the Academy previously announced it would honor the songwriters through “personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life.”

The 2025 Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu.

Oscars 2025: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo,...

The 2025 Oscars has confirmed a series of confirmed performances to take place during Sunday’s telecasts, highlighted by Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Also confirmed to perform is Lisa of Blackpink, who currently stars in the latest season of The White Lotus and is set to release her new album, Alter Ego, this Friday, February 28th.

Raye, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah will also perform during the 2025 Oscars telecast over the course of the evening.

Notably, this year’s Best Original Song and Best Original Soundtrack nominees will not be performing. Instead, the Academy previously announced it would honor the songwriters through “personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life.”

The 2025 Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu.

Oscars 2025: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo,...

Lisa, Raye, and Doja Cat know how to transform anything into a good time. In a new behind-the-scenes clip from the set of their “Born Again” music video, the stars show just how much fun an all-day video shoot can be.

“We’re at the music video set for ‘Born Again’ featuring Doja Cat and Raye,” Lisa says at the beginning of the clip before correcting herself with a laugh, “starring Lisa, Doja Cat, and Raye.” The clip features scenes of Lisa posing and showing off her powerful, renewed persona...

Blackpink’s Lisa Offers Glimpse Into Her New Car Purchase ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Lalisa Manobal, or Lisa, started her singing career with the popular South Korean girl band Blackpink and recently debuted in the acting industry with the American web series The White Lotus season 3. Although reports hint at her disappointing role before the premiere, after the series was released, people have been lauding the singer-turned-actress for her acting skills. Lisa brought home two luxurious supercars amid her promotional events and everything in between.

The singer took to her Instagram handle and shared pictures of the cars to let her fans know about her newest collection. Lisa bought an 812 Superfast, the fastest Ferrari supercar, and The Furosange, the first Ferrari with four doors, as seen in her shared photo. On top of the picture, she wrote as a caption, “Welcoming my new baby to the fam.” According to reports, both...

Blackpink announced its highly anticipated 2025 world tour dates Wednesday, with kickoff set for July.

The K-pop supergroup will open with a pair of shows July 5 and 6 at the Goyang Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, followed by stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, Barcelona and more. The tour ends Aug. 15 with a stop at London’s famed Wembley Stadium, marking the first time a K-pop girl group has headlined the venue. Their final performance willl be at the Tokyo Dome in January 2026.

Tickets for the shows go on sale Feb. 27 via Live Nation.

Their first global trek, the 2022-2023 Born Pink World Tour, landed the K-pop group on the Billboard‘s 2023 Top Tours chart, with 703,000 tickets sold over 29 shows, grossing $148.3 million.

Over the past year, the group members Jennie, Rose, Jisoo and Lisa focused on solo projects. Lisa, who stars in the third season of HBO’s The White Lotus,...

Blinks! Get ready, because Blackpink star Lisa is getting ready to drop her solo album “Alter Ego” at the end of the month. But before that happens, there’s another persona she’s ready to introduce the world to: Her character in “The White Lotus,” Mook.

Lisa, credited on the show as Lalisa Manoban, makes her acting debut on the third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus.” On Mike White’s Emmy-winning series, Lisa plays Mook, a health-guru type who works with guests at the Thailand beach resort. Off the clock, Mook finds herself in a romantic friendship with one of the resort’s security guards, the yearning Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong).

In an interview with Variety, Lisa said that Mook is just like her, “but flirtier and lady-like — I’m more like a tomboy.” She discussed how she tried to battle her nerves on the first day of shooting:...

Lisa released her much-anticipated single “Born Again” with an accompanying music video on Thursday, tapping Doja Cat and Raye for her first new music of 2025.

The video begins with a grandfather clock ticking backwards, followed by a display showing a definition of the song’s title: “the transformation into a New Woman who embraces her freedom to become the person she desires to be.”

While Lisa, Doja, and Raye appear to be dressed in black mourning gowns in the first part of the video, they eventually shed their past selves...

Lisa is back with her latest single “Born Again” from her forthcoming debut solo album!

The 27-year-old Blackpink member is joined on the new track by Doja Cat and Raye, and the trio are also starring in the accompanying music video.

“Born Again is out now! Special thanks to @dojacat and @raye for making this the dream collab ✨ This video is a tribute to powerful women throughout history and to all of you.

Hope you guys love it...

Following the launch of independent projects by Blackpink’s Lisa, Rosé, Jisoo, and Jennie, the K-pop group is getting back together for a world tour, according to a teaser released Wednesday.

Although the K-pop supergroup has yet to announce the specific tour dates and routing, their upcoming shows mark the group’s latest tour since they hit the road in support of Born Pink, which launched in 2022.

The Born Pink tour, described as the “largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group” at the time, began on their home turf of Seoul,...

The 2025 Grammy Awards have just come to an end, and there were so many amazing winners!

The annual ceremony took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and was once again hosted by Trevor Noah.

It was once again a big year for women, with superstars like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Charli Xcx, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan receiving top nominations and taking home many wins.

Keep reading to find out more…

Album of the Year

New Blue Sun, André 3000

Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé - Winner!

Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter

Brat, Charli xcx

Djesse Vol. 4, Jacob Collier

Hit Me Hard And Soft, Billie Eilish

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan

The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift

Record of the Year

“Now and Then,” The Beatles

“Texas Hold ‘Em,” Beyoncé

“Espresso,” Sabrina Carpenter

“360,” Charli xcx

“Birds Of A Feather,” Billie Eilish

“Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar - Winner!