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  • 25 Of Our Favorite K-Pop Comebacks Of 2025

    We’ll say it… 2025 was one of the best years for K-Pop yet! The continued global explosion of K-Pop was pushed to new levels thanks to K-Pop Demon Hunters, more idols expanding their world tours, and highly anticipated returns from the likes of G-DRAGON, MONSTA X, BLACKPINK, and GOT7. We could talk all day about our favorite K-Pop comebacks, but here (in alphabetical order) are 25 of the best from 2025.

    aespa – Rich Man

    We really didn’t think it was possible for aespa to have a better year than they did in 2024, but in 2025 they levelled up (… ‘Next Level?’). We loved ‘Dirty Work,’ but the Rich Man mini-album is our fave comeback from aespa this year. Each of the six tracks is a masterpiece that showcases aespa’s ever-evolving skillset, but if we had to pick a favorite other than the title track ‘Rich Man,’ then it would have to be the album closer, ‘To The Girls.’

    ALL(H)OURS – Smoke Point

    If hype energy K-Pop comebacks are your thing, then we hope Smoke Point was on your 2025 playlists! The title track, ‘GIMME GIMME,’ is another level of fiery and intense. It’s giving old school MONSTA X! 2025 was ALL (H)OURS’ second year since debut, and the growth they’ve shown in that time is so impressive. We can’t wait to see what happens for ALL (H)OURS next.

    ATEEZ – GOLDEN HOUR: Part 3

    As if the ‘Lemon Drop’ era hadn’t been enough, ATEEZ did not come to play with ‘In Your Fantasy’ and GOLDEN HOUR: Part 3. The album is a true ‘Masterpiece’ (pun somewhat intended), and we couldn’t have been more thrilled to get solo b-sides from each ATEEZ member! Our faves have got to be ‘Slide to me,’ ‘NO1,’ and ‘Sagittarius.’

    BLACKPINK – ‘JUMP’

    The world is always tuned in every time there’s a BLACKPINK comeback! In 2025, the quartet reunited for a world tour and the single, ‘JUMP.’ Naturally, the track is as vivacious and high-energy as anyone would expect from a BLACKPINK release. This time, though, as well as YG’s in-house team, ‘JUMP’ was co-written and co-produced by music juggernaut Diplo. Here’s to more BLACKPINK music in 2026…?

    BOYNEXTDOOR – The Action

    Between No Genre and The Action, it’s been a career-best year for BOYNEXTDOOR. Again and again, the group proves that they’re at the forefront of K-Pop and will continue to pioneer the 5th Generation. The members continue to get more and more hands-on, too, with Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak all contributing to the songwriting of the tracks, which focus on BOYNEXTDOOR’s group aspirations, with a sprinkle of their usual tongue-in-cheek spirit.

    ENHYPEN – DESIRE: UNLEASH

    As ever, in 2025, ENHYPEN took the time out of their hectic world tour schedules to release one of our favorite K-Pop comebacks. DESIRE: UNLEASH was first announced during ENHYPEN’s Coachella set, and that performance was probably a 2025 highlight, too. DESIRE: UNLEASH was stacked with hits, but our favorites have to be ‘Outside’ and ‘Helium!’

    EVNNE – LOVE ANECDOTE(S)

    The Honey POP stans EVNNE big time, and the release of their 5th mini-album, LOVE ANECDOTE(S), was no different! The title track, ‘How Can I Do,’ feels like several songs in one, but in the best way possible. From the R&B moments to the intense chorus, there’s an edge of 3rd Gen sensibilities in this song. The highlight, though, is the bass and drums breakdown underneath the fierce rap verses.

    GOT7 – WINTER HEPTAGON

    We’ll be real, we almost forgot that WINTER HEPTAGON was a 2025 release because it came out so early in the year! Nonetheless, we are always thrilled to have more GOT7 music in our lives. This album, which we had truly been dreaming of, brought all of our wishes to life. As always, GOT7 were hands-on in the creative process, with every member contributing to the writing and production. The lead single, ‘PYTHON,’ was exactly the statement GOT7 needed to make. “I know I’m an icon.” Yes, yes, you are.

    G-DRAGON – Übermensch

    The king of K-Pop finally returned in 2025! With an absolutely top-tier album, Übermensch, G-DRAGON firmly restated that he is not going anywhere, even if he keeps us waiting in between releases! From ‘POWER’ dropping at the end of 2024 to ‘TOO BAD’ to all the bsides, Übermensch is a masterpiece. And if you don’t wanna take our word for it, check out the cameos in the ‘TOO BAD’ MV to see who else is a fan of G-DRAGON, too.

    Hearts2Hearts – FOCUS

    Hearts2Hearts made the list of our favorite K-Pop debuts in 2025, but their first mini-album, FOCUS, was easily one of our fave comebacks, too! There’s something about the title track that makes it one of the most intriguing of the year, and it’s the perfect choice for Hearts2Hearts’ end-of-year stages as they entice more fans. “I cannot focus on anything but you,” is how Hearts2Hearts are making S2U feel!

    ILLIT – ‘NOT CUTE ANYMORE’

    ‘NOT CUTE ANYMORE’ might be one of the most recent K-Pop comebacks from 2025, but it’s still one of the best! ILLIT is a group that knows their brand perfectly, and they know how to both embrace and expand it, too. ‘NOT CUTE ANYMORE’ is (sorry) super cute, whilst still showing a new side to the girls. We cannot wait to see how ILLIT continue to grow as we go into their third year as a group!

    IVE – IVE EMPATHY

    Doesn’t it feel like IVE has a career-best year, every year? Well, 2025 was no exception! Way back in February, the girls released IVE EMPATHY, which was immediately one of our fave IVE comebacks yet. Thanks to mega-hits ‘ATTITUDE’ and ‘REBEL HEART,’ this album quickly set the stage for IVE to exceed expectations once again.

    JENNIE – Ruby

    “Who wanna rock with JENNIE?” Umm… us please! Ruby was technically JENNIE’s debut solo studio album, but we’re including it as a comeback as she’d had official solo releases before. Having said that, Ruby definitely felt like a brand new start for JENNIE. Having worked with the likes of Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, Diplo, and so many more, JENNIE gifted us with a cohesive, theatrical body of work. We waited for this album for so long, and it was so worth the wait!

    j-hope – ‘MONA LISA’

    Not satisfied with wrapping up his solo world tour, j-hope gifted us with a trio of iconic singles. It was so hard to pick just one of them for our top K-Pop comebacks list, but we’ve gone with ‘MONA LISA.‘ This track has been on repeat for us all year, and we reckon it’ll still be that way throughout 2026, too. From the slick choreography to the fun message, we love every part of this song.

    KATSEYE – BEAUTIFUL CHAOS

    KATSEYE spent 2025 “making beats,” and we couldn’t be more grateful to them for it. The girlies had their first comeback this year, the BEAUTIFUL CHAOS EP, led by ‘Gnarly’ and ‘Gabriela.’ Sometimes divisive but always talked about, everything these girls touch seems to turn to gold. Here’s to hoping that KATSEYE never go ‘M.I.A!’

    LE SSERAFIM – ‘SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)’

    Not only was ‘SPAGHETTI‘ one of our favorite K-Pop comebacks of 2025, but it’s maybe our favorite collaboration of the year, too! Every aspect of this release was iconic, from the styling to the TikTok trends to the packaging of the physical albums! The title track from this single album is fiery, mischievous, and tongue-in-cheek, which is basically all we could have wished for from the fimmies.

    MEOVV – ‘BURNING UP’

    MEOVV’s digital single ‘BURNING UP’ saw the girls take a different sonic direction than their previous releases, but this sounds works just as well for them! Still equally fierce, but with a brighter pop edge, ‘BURNING UP,’ as well as just being super fun, showcases how much MEOVV has grown in such a short amount of time.

    MONSTA X – THE X

    Was this the most highly anticipated comeback on this list? Maybe! MONBEBE had to suffer for literally years waiting for a group comeback, thanks to military enlistments, but we finally got it! The members didn’t come to mess around when they finally reunited either; 2025 has been stacked for them. As well as THE X, they celebrated their 10th anniversary, announced a 2026 world tour, and dropped the single ‘Baby Blue.’ We wanna see MONSTA X ‘N the Front’ row next year!

    P1HARMONY – DUH!

    Not only was DUH! one of our fave K-Pop comebacks in 2025, it also gave us one of the very best b-sides we’ve heard in a long time: ‘Pretty Boy.’ We’re not the only ones who think that, either! ‘Pretty Boy’ has actually overtaken the title track’s streams on Spotify! ‘DUH!,’ though, is totally worth celebrating too. Our favorite thing about the title track is its music video. Filled with references to their discography, lore details, and some classic P1H looks, it’s the perfect MV for fans both old and new.

    Stray Kids – KARMA

    There’s no way we couldn’t include Stray Kids on this list when both of the albums they released this year topped the Billboard 200, is there? Our fave 2025 comeback from the megastars has to be KARMA. Even if the music wasn’t incredible (which it is), the very fact it celebrates Stray Kids’ work ethic and all of their success (so far!) would be enough to earn KARMA a place in our hearts, and on this list.

    TOMORROW X TOGETHER – The Star Chapter: TOGETHER

    We’ll be honest, ‘Love Language,’ nearly made the list as a top K-Pop comeback in 2025, but then we thought: why have one TXT song, when you could have eight? The Star Chapter: TOGETHER was a special era for many reasons, not least because it wrapped up all of TXT’s lore and storyline for the past seven years! It also gifted us solo tracks from each member for the first time, and from the cuteness of ‘Sunday Driver’ to the moodiness of ‘Ghost Girl’ to the sensuality of ‘Dance With You,’ each and every one of these b-sides is a dream come true!

    TWICE – THIS IS FOR

    Like for TXT, we were torn for this pick. We nearly chose TEN: The Story Goes On as our fave TWICE comeback in 2025 because we’re just so thrilled about their tenth anniversary, but ultimately we couldn’t resist THIS IS FOR. The title track was one of the most underrated bops this year, and we will never, ever, stop watching clips of ‘Right Hand Girl’ from the World Tour. Plus, we got brand new unit songs! What’s not to love?

    XLOV – I One

    2025 was the year that we, and the world, fell totally in love with XLOV. Imma Be was one of our favorite debuts this year, and UXLXVE was a top album, so it’s only natural that I One would be one of our fave comebacks! Led by ‘1&Only,’ this era was what truly launched XLOV to the forefront of K-Pop. Even more than that, ‘1&Only’ and ‘BIZNESS’ had some of the best choreography of the year, and we cannot recommend the performance videos enough.

    ZEROBASEONE – NEVER SAY NEVER

    Well, first of all, we have to say that we’re very sorry to ‘BLUE,’ but how could we resist the pull of ‘ICONIK?’ ZB1 told us to “Let the rhythm flow through [y]our body,” after all! In another year filled with hits from this group, we were thrilled about this comeback for many reasons, not least because it was their first full-length album! With the future of ZEROBASEONE still a mystery, we’re glad that we, and ZEROSE, got to enjoy a full body of work from ZB1.

    &TEAM – Back To Life

    One of our favorite global groups finally had their official Korean debut! &TEAM released Back To Life, including the searing rock-inspired title track that earned &TEAM their first Korean music show win. However, the mini-album’s b-sides are what make this comeback so special. We’ll never stop watching performances of ‘Lunatic’ and ‘Mismatch.’

    So there you have it, all of our top 2025 K-Pop comebacks, or at least 25 of them! Which is your favorite comeback? Did your ults make the list? Let us know! You can find us at @thehoneypop on Twitter, or by visiting us on Facebook and Instagram.

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  • BLACKPINK ‘disrespected’ BTS at awards show? Viral video claims… | Bollywood Life

    A clip from an old award show is going viral, showing BLACKPINK seemingly “disrespecting” BTS.

    BTS and BLACKPINK are two prominent K-pop groups that have a significant global following, but they are distinct in their member lineups, musical styles, and agency affiliations. While they have never officially collaborated, there is mutual respect and admiration between the groups. It was recently announced that Jennie was joining the lineup for the Melon Music Awards, the first in seven years.

    With the announcement made and the event approaching, a video from the 2018 MMAs has been shared, featuring BTS returning to their seats, and while all the idols bowed, it highlighted that the BLACKPINK members stayed seated.

    Fans’ reaction

    Certain fans thought it was humorous that the video was being referenced seven years after the incident, with some claiming it wasn’t that significant. One netizen posted, “It’s been seven years and they’re still mad”

    Another fan has posted on X, “I mean Queens ain’t bowing to no one”

    However, other internet users responded to the members, criticizing their lack of respect by not bowing, particularly given the seniority, while the rest were doing so. Some took it as a chance to emphasize BTS’s accomplishments relative to other groups, mentioning that those groups have faced criticism for comparable actions.

    One fan posted, “Yes, it must have hurt them that BTS won so many awards”

    Another fan posted, “thanks for proving that blackpink has been bitter about bts success since day one”

    Now fans are arguing whether it was the right thing to do.


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  • 4 Atlantic Records Artists We’d Love To Hear ROSÉ Collab With

    4 Atlantic Records Artists We’d Love To Hear ROSÉ Collab With

    We’re beyond ecstatic to see what the next chapter holds for BLACKPINK, and we’ll get to see what it holds for ROSÉ very soon! She just signed a global deal with the iconic Atlantic Records with THEBLACKLABEL handling management. Does this mean we’ll be getting new music shortly…? We have all of our fingers crossed! 

    Rosé also recently announced her fandom name, Number Ones (what a coincidence, supporting her is one of our number one priorities), and her @vampirehollie Finsta page to share more exclusive content with fans. So much is coming and we can’t wait to learn more! While we wait, let’s celebrate her Atlantic Records signing by imagining the perfect collabs with her new labelmates. 

    Bruno Mars

    Much like Bruno Mars, we feel that Rosé has a timeless voice that could fit all sorts of retro vibes. Whether it’s a ballad like his Lady Gaga-assisted ‘Die With A Smile’ or an upbeat song like ‘Locked Out Of Heaven,’ we know they’d make a great pair! Their voices would be such a beautiful complement to each other and we’ll be dreaming of hearing them together until it happens.

    Cardi B 

    Okay, we know we’ve technically gotten a Rosé x Cardi link-up because of BLACKPINK’s ‘Bet You Wanna,’ but let us dream a bit! We’d love to hear Rosie and Cardi team up again, especially if Rosé is going with a different sound for her solo work than we usually hear from her. The possibilities would be endless with these two talented ladies! We think a song about finding who you are and staying true to your most confident self would be fantastic, especially now that we’ll be meeting new sides of Rosé as a soloist.

    Coldplay

    Consider this our official petition to get one of Rosé’s ‘Viva La Vida’ covers out on streaming services. Or better yet, give us an official remix adding her vocals to Coldplay’s classic. Orrr give us a new song that has Rosie trading lines with Chris Martin. We’re not picky, we just want to hear them sing together! They can each move audiences so easily with their music, so a collab between them would change the world.

    Kelly Clarkson

    Much like Rosé, part of why we love Kelly Clarkson so much is because she’s a master at capturing emotion with her voice! A collab between these two would easily become one of our all-time favorite songs. We’d imagine it as a passionate, lower-tempo track like ‘GONE,’ which would let them show off their vocal and storytelling talents so well. And then we could get a Rosé appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show to see them sing it together!

    Which of these collabs would you be most excited to hear? Do you have any predictions for Rosé’s upcoming music with Atlantic Records? Let us know in the comments below or hit us up on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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  • 3 Iconic JENNIE Songs To Celebrate Her Joining Columbia Records

    3 Iconic JENNIE Songs To Celebrate Her Joining Columbia Records

    “I love you and me” getting exciting JENNIE news, and let us tell you, honeybees: we have such a sweet scoop today! Jennie has officially signed with Columbia Records in partnership with her ODDATELIER label and entertainment company. This is huge news for BLACKPINK and JENNIE fans, and will definitely help her get the global recognition she so rightly deserves! 

    We’ll get to hear JENNIE’s first song with Columbia Records in October, so not too long to go! In the meantime, let’s run a little refresher on her solo work so far. 

    ‘SOLO’

    Of course, we have to start with JENNIE’s first foray into solo stardom! She was the first BLACKPINK member to release a solo track with the appropriately-named ‘SOLO’ in November 2018. The song’s empowering message of stepping into your power after a breakup helped establish JENNIE as one of the most confident It Girls in K-Pop, and we still have this song in our regular rotation years later. There’s no better way to hype yourself up when you need some motivation or a reminder that you’re that girl! 

    “Used to be your girl, now I’m used to being the GOAT
    You’re sittin’ in your feelings, I’m sittin’ on my throne…” 

    ‘One Of The Girls’

    JENNIE made her acting debut in HBO Max’s The Idol in 2023 alongside The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, who she also teamed up with in the musical department. Their collaboration, ‘One of the Girls,’ went viral in pretty much every corner of the internet, made Jennie the first female Korean soloist to have an RIAA-certified platinum track, and has racked up over a billion streams to date. If she wasn’t already an international household name, this definitely made her one! 

    “Trade my whole life just to be
    Top of the world, but I’m still not free…”

    ‘You & Me’

    Simply put, ‘You & Me’ was a total cultural reset. We waited months for a studio version after JENNIE started performing it for her solo stage on BLACKPINK’s BORN PINK World Tour. Where ‘SOLO’ introduced us to a strong, independent JENNIE at the end of a crumbling relationship, ‘You & Me’ shows her finding a partner that fully supports her and the way she shines. It’s the kind of dazzling love everyone dreams of finding! An honorary mention goes out to the Coachella Version of the song, which includes a different rap verse.

    “I don’t care about your first love
    This should be your last one, nothing like your last one…” 

    Which of JENNIE’s solo songs is your favorite? What do you hope her debut Columbia Records single sounds like in October? Let us know in the comments below or hit us up on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! 

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  • Blackpink’s Jennie Just Apologized For This Major Faux Pas

    Blackpink’s Jennie Just Apologized For This Major Faux Pas



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  • Blackpink’s Lisa Added as Headliner for Global Citizen Festival, in Her First Major U.S. Solo Appearance

    Blackpink’s Lisa Added as Headliner for Global Citizen Festival, in Her First Major U.S. Solo Appearance

    The solo career of Blackpink‘s Lisa, who has long been widely pegged for success outside the group, will get a bigger look in the U.S. when she plays a set in September at the Global Citizen Festival, becoming the fifth official headliner at that annual philanthropic concert event in Central Park.

    Festival organizers are touting it as Lisa’s first solo performance at a music festival. But that’s only one of the qualifications by which it counts as a rarity, to date. She’s only made a handful of solo appearances, period, so far, the most recent of which was a three-song set in Paris in January. No touring plans have yet been announced, so her presence on the bill guarantees a big global streaming tune-in for the performance.

    The announcement Tuesday morning about Lisa fills in the mystery that was left after a fifth headlining TBA slot was left publicly unfilled when Global Citizen announced the initial four headliners — Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll and Rauw Alejandro.

    Hosted by Hugh Jackman, the concert takes place Sept. 28. Tickets are free, albeit earned by “taking action” to further Global Citizen’s goals — which include “defeating poverty, defending the planet and demanding equity” for marginalized communities — on either the org’s app or at globalcitizenfestival.com.

    “We are thrilled to join forces with Lisa for what will be her first ever solo performance at a music festival,” said Katie Hill, who serves as Global Citizen’s SVP and head of music, entertainment and artist relations, in a statement. “Lisa is not only an incredible performer, but also a powerful advocate, leveraging her voice and platform to drive action on some of the most urgent challenges our world is facing. We look forward to welcoming Lisa, and of course Lilies and Blinks, to Central Park in September.” Hill further implored fans to “join us by taking action on the Global Citizen app, and together we can make a huge impact to end extreme poverty.”

    Lisa, the Thai rapper, singer and dancer who has emerged as a favorite among many of the South Korean girl group’s fans, has been having a good week with the successful international rollout of “Rockstar,” the first single released under the partnership between RCA Records and her management company, Lloud Co.

    Billboard announced Monday that “Rockstar” debuted at the top of its Global Excl. U.S. chart. She became the third Blackpink member to have a No. 1 hit on that chart. On Billboard’s Global 200, which measures success in the U.S. alongside all other world territories, “Rockstar” bowed at No. 4.

    In the seven days following the song’s June 28 release, Billboard says, “Rockstar” racked up 94.2 million streams in the territories that contribute to the Global Excl. U.S. chart.

    Global Citizen has not yet unveiled full streaming details for music fans who want to tune in in September, but the org previously listed iHeartMedia as the concert’s exclusive U.S. audio partner. Live Nation is the production partner, with Done and Dusted and Diversified Production Services serving as the event’s producers.

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  • Blackpink’s Lisa Drops a Britney Spears Cover for Christmas, as Group Preps Virtual Reality Concert and Jennie Announces New Company

    Blackpink’s Lisa Drops a Britney Spears Cover for Christmas, as Group Preps Virtual Reality Concert and Jennie Announces New Company

    The members of Blackpink suddenly seem like they’re almost angling for the title of Queens of Christmas, as the holiday season has seen a flurry of three big announcements or releases — including Lisa choosing Christmas Eve to drop her cover of a Britney Spears holiday perennial, “My Only Wish (This Year).”

    The group has big plans for the day after Christmas, too, with a virtual-reality concert showcase, “Blackpink: A VR Encore,” set to stream on Dec. 26.

    The third piece of Blackpink news came earlier on Christmas Eve when the group member Jennie announced directly to fans that she would be launching her own label and company, OA, in the new year

    While fans who want in on Jennie’s product line will experience a bit of delayed gratification, Lisa’s Britney cover was something they could unwrap immediately. (Watch it below.)


    Lisa is best known as Blackpink’s primary rapper and dancer, so her cover of Spears’ lone holiday song marked a vocal departure from her usual rapping persona.

    “Christmas present for my Blinks… Have a wonderful holiday,” wrote Lisa on her Instagram account before dropping her Spears cover onto her YouTube channel, accompanied by a holiday-themed, romantic cinematic escapade shot in Paris.

    The surprise cover revives a Spears song originally found on Jive Records’ 2000 all-label holiday album, “Platinum Christmas,” which additionally featured then-top label artists such as NSYNC, Santana, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys and R. Kelly.

    “My Only Wish (This Year)” is Lisa’s first solo work since 2021’s “Lalisa” album and that year’s non-LP single, “SG” with DJ Snake, Ozuna and Megan Thee Stallion. Earlier this year, Lisa was a featured guest on “Shoong!” from South Korean singer-songwriter and dancer Taeyang.

    For fans wanting to see the full group in action, “Blackpink: A VR Encore” is set to air Dec. 26 at 5 p.m. PT on Meta Horizon Worlds and features the final show from Blackpink’s global 2023 tour in support of “Born Pink.”

    The K-girl group dropped a trailer earlier this week for the VR special, which will viewable by owners of the special headsets, teased with the legend “Take a front row seat as Blackpink performs some of their biggest hits and unlock a limited-edition K-pop inspired emote! To get rewarded, set off a confetti balloon on the dance floor in Music Valley.”

    Singer-actress Jennie’s is apparently looking to start 2024 off with new product, not fresh recordings. After acting in the Weeknd’s much-maligned HBO series, “The Idol,” she dropped her own new song in October with “You & Me.” But at the moment, she appears to be focused on product lines apart from music.

    “OA, which stands for Odd Atelier, is a space that aims to create new things that attract attention in a different way from what is usual or expected,” she wrote. before showing off several OA-branded hoodies.

    It remains to be seen whether Jisoo and Rosé will make their own power moves in the near future.


    Along with headlining Coachella earlier in 2023, Blackpink (only the third K-pop ensemble to top the Billboard 200 album chart, with 2022’s “Born Pink”) renewed exclusive contracts as a quartet and as soloists with YG Entertainment, the South Korean talent agency, record label, production company, concert group and music publishing house.

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  • Best Music Documentaries on Netflix: Miss Americana, Blackpink: Light up the Sky & More

    Best Music Documentaries on Netflix: Miss Americana, Blackpink: Light up the Sky & More

    The is no scarcity of fascinating documentaries on Netflix. And, a substantial chunk of them are about the music industry. In 2023 alone, the streamer released several documentaries, and each and every one of them is unique and one of a kind.

    A brilliant documentary is not just about a band, an artist, or a concert. It is about the essence. Furthermore, it is also about the fact that at one point in time, a person went from a mere musician to an immortal legend.

    Here are some unmissable projects on Netflix, if you are a fan of music and documentaries.

    Miss Americana

    Miss Americana showcases the life of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. This documentary not only sheds life on her musical journey, it also talks about the issues she faced in her personal life. These issues involve her mother’s illness, her sexual assault trial, etc.

    The synopsis of this documentary according to Tudum reads, “The documentary revolves around Swift, a 12-time Grammy winner and 40-time American Music Award winner. The film also features Panic! At The Disco lead singer Brendon Urie; Swift’s mother, Andrea Swift; record producer and musician Jack Antonoff; and actor and Swift’s then-partner, Joe Alwyn.”

    Miss Americana is directed by Lana Wilson. Furthermore, Morgan Neville, Caitrin Rogers, and Christine O’Malley produced it. It was released on the streamer on January 31, 2020.

    Robbie Williams

    Netflix released Robbie Williams on November 8, 2023. This four-part documentary series focuses on the life of the English singer and songwriter. Williams is often considered one of the greatest British artists of all time. However, his life too had a fair share of tragic instances.

    The official synopsis of Robbie Williams according to Netflix’s official YouTube channel reads, “ROBBIE WILLIAMS… A four-part documentary series which features up to 30 years of never-before-seen archive footage behind the star, coming only to Netflix, Nov 8. Directed by EMMY and BAFTA nominated, Joe Pearlman, and produced by Ridley Scott Associates and executive produced by Academy Award, BAFTA and Grammy winning director Asif Kapadia.”

    This four-part documentary series is one of the finest Netflix releases from the ongoing year.

    Blackpink: Light Up the Sky

    South Korean music is no stranger to fame and accolades. One of the most popular acts from the country, at this moment, is the girl group, Blackpink. They are not just adored by millions as a collective, but also as individuals. This documentary sheds light on the journey of every member.

    According to the streamer’s official YouTube channel, the synopsis of Blackpink: Light up the Sky reads, “Proving that music knows no borders or language barriers, BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY offers a personal look at the four members of BLACKPINK, from their years as trainees to their current global success as the most popular K-pop girl group of all time.”

    Blackpink consists of four members – Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Caroline Suh has directed this documentary. Its producers were Zara Duffy, Jon Kamen, Dave Sirulnick, and Cara Mones.

    Netflix released it on October 14, 2020.

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  • BLACKPINK Drops New Single ‘The Girls’

    BLACKPINK Drops New Single ‘The Girls’

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    BLACKPINK has just unveiled some new music, the group’s first of 2023.

    The new track, “The Girls”, was written for BLACKPINK’s new mobile game, “The Game,” and marks their first single since releasing their second album, Born Pink, last year.

    According to a press release, via People, “this new song celebrates the quartet’s unstoppable rise to the top and perfectly encapsulates their defiant, fun-loving attitude.”


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    Accompanying the single is a new music video, in which group members Rosé, Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa are all depicted as their animated avatars in the game.

    The group also held a special viewing party for the video’s debut, which was posted on YouTube.

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  • Your Weekend Playlist: New Music Releases

    Your Weekend Playlist: New Music Releases

    I don’t know what’s happening this week, but you may have picked up that every living, breathing artist is releasing new music. Seriously, name a heavy hitter in the industry and they’re probably dropping a new song on August 25. Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and more will grace our sound systems soon enough.

    On a day that BLACKPINK, Zach Bryan, SZA, Iggy Azalea, and many, many more are releasing songs, there’s almost a guarantee that this may be my best playlist yet. The odds are, for once, in my favor and I’m confident we are pulling out a weekend playlist worthy of repeatedly listening to.

    For Ariana Grande, we are getting the 10th anniversary edition of her Yours Truly album, which was her debut. It’s been a hectic week, considering Ariana left resident evil manager Scooter Braun, who is seemingly retiring from managing in general. And while the public may be listening to “Karma” by Taylor Swift, we have a few new tracks to cover instead.

    That’s right: another weekend, another playlist. And with this much good music, we have no time to waste!

    Let’s get listening.

    Joe P- “Don’t Wanna Love U” 

    I need everyone to listen up: if there’s one song you listen to from this playlist, make it this one. Ever since I first heard it, I have replayed it at least five times daily. Stream Joe P for instant serotonin, I guess! When I interviewed him a few months ago, Joe P mentioned he was bringing his production to a studio for a bigger sound…and we got it.

    It’s a sunny, dance-y song that I bop down the street nodding my head along when listening. I’ve liked every song he’s released, but this is by far my favorite. The synth-heavy sound and tortured lyrics about not wanting to love someone who is bad for you, but loving them anyway make for a near-perfect song.

    Miley Cyrus- “Used To Be Young” 

    We’re looking forward to a potential Vol II of Miley Cyrus’ Endless Summer Vacation album just a few short months after its release. To confirm these rumors, Miley released ballad “Used To Be Young” today, and the promo has been equally exciting. With lyric posters popping up everywhere next to old lyrics from hits like “Party in the USA” and “Wrecking Ball”, everyone is referencing their different eras.

    The song itself is a hit, which is no shock when it’s from someone with the range and vocal capacity that Cyrus does. She can do any genre, any type of song, and her voice will shine through. More importantly, the song will make sense. Just like fine wine, Miley only gets better with age.

    Ariana Grande – Yours Truly

    Fans have been anticipating new music from Ariana Grande, especially since she paused for Wicked filming – a scandal studded event that dominated headlines on its own…And while we love The Good Witch, we need to hear Grande’s voice again. The Yours Truly album was Grande’s intro to music, but now she gets to put her more mature sound and production abilities into it…so big things were expected.

    We hold these singers at a high regard for a reason, it’s so easy for us to forget how hard it is to sing, songwrite, and produce. That’s why we are so harsh on the songs that aren’t so good, so when artists like Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and Ariana Grande rework their old albums, it’s impressive, it’s worth the listen, and it’s normally flawless.

    Selena Gomez- “Single Soon”

    Selena Gomez is making a return to music with “Single Soon”, a fun-loving, carefree track about how exciting it can be to be single. There’s been a lot of speculation about Selena’s dating life recently, which makes this song even more perfect, because it’s truly her message to us all: she’s in her IDGAF era and we’re here for it. It’s great to dance to, and just reminds me of classic Selena.

    A contrast to Miley Cyrus’ ballad, the Disney gals are showing their range. It’s good to see Selena having fun with her music, and just not listening to whatever the hell the outside world has to say.

    Zevia- “something I can’t do” 

    Zevia’s voice fills your ears like a coo, gentle and calming, beautiful and equally heartbreaking. With notes of Billie Eilish, Zevia can make a sad song feel like a hug. She makes you feel seen, putting unspoken heartache and emotion into song, “something I can’t do” is about taking away that deep depressive pain that some experience. Zevia says,

    “When someone’s been sad for a long time and bad things happen to them continuously, good things that come unexpected could be just as bad, as they’re not used to it. Sometimes depressed people pray for good, but for me even the good can be bad. I can’t allow myself peace otherwise I don’t know who I’d truly be.”

    Chloe Stroll- Pedestal 

    Our feature artist of the week, Chloe Stroll has been breaking into the music industry with her raw voice, an emphasis on the piano, and most importantly, her honest lyrics. Writing about real life experiences, “Pedestal” sums up heartbreak in any form – whether it be a friend, a significant other, or even a family member.

    A powerful follow-up to her debut single, “Run”, based on a break-in Stroll and her husband, snowboarder Scotty James, experienced. It’s a summation of Chloe Stroll: resilient in her lyrics, in the way she creates an honest track, and honest beyond measure.

    Joel Corry, Rita Ora, MK- “Drinkin” 

    Recently, I had the privilege of seeing Joel Corry live in Atlantic City. Not only does he have some of the biggest club hits right now, but he can put on an equally exciting show. Now, with a highly-anticipated debut album, Another Friday Night, is on the horizon and he’s here with yet another major collab with Rita Ora and MK.

    “Drinkin” takes the beloved sampling used in Chance the Rapper’s “Zero Problems”, and it makes you want to dance the night away. You can already hear this song shooting its way to the top of every bar playlist, it’s another soundtrack to your night out from Joel Corry. I’m convinced he’ll never disappoint, and I’m excited for the album.

    Yungblud- “Hated” 

    You can’t get much more personal than “Hated”, which is Yungblud’s recounting of being molested by a doctor as a child and dealing with internal hatred. The punk-rocker has a way of making catchy hooks and capitalizing on guitar and a hard drum that makes you release any pent-up stress and anxiety. Few times do we get to see an artist bare their entire soul into a song, and be so open and vulnerable.

    Not only is Yungblud’s song a testament for survivors of assault everywhere, he’s opening a necessary conversation about men’s mental health. It’s a mixture of anger, pain, sadness, and healing all in one.

    Audrey Nuna- “Locket”

    Audrey Nuna is a musical maverick, someone who creates larger-than-life music and it just works perfectly. For her new song, “Locket”, she is releasing a video directed by the late Valentin Petit, who tragically passed away in an aircraft accident this year. It’s the last video he ever directed, making the song that much more significant. Audrey says,

    “He was gifted in all the ways his work vividly illustrated, and with such a sense of refreshing humility towards his collaborators and crew that can often times feel rare to find in this industry. This is his final music video of this lifetime – I’m sure he’s already getting started, some place, somewhere, gathering ideas and crafting wildest and freest visions to life.”

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  • The Girls are Girling. The Mothers are Mothering.

    The Girls are Girling. The Mothers are Mothering.

    At the Bulgari jewelry show in Venice, Italy on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, nobody was looking at the accessories. After all, what good are jewels when the girls are the girling?

    All eyes were on the parade of party guests, pulling out all the stops in custom designer gowns. I don’t know what it was about this jewelry launch, but the crowd of celeb guests was dressed to the nines. Some of these looks rivaled the Met Gala 2023 looks — which is why they instantly went viral.

    Case in point: Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Priyanka Chopra.

    As Bulgari brand ambassadors, the trio brought their best — posing for a flurry of now-viral photos while they were at it.

    The photos were giving peak Hollywood glamor — no subdued Sofia Richie style in sight. Bold cuts and bright colors were paired with big Bulgari statement pieces. They are the moment. They are the It Girls.

    Anne, who is still sending her major fashion renaissance and prepping for a film with Michaela Coel, continued her streak of custom Versace looks. She donned a Donatella Versace design, just like she did at the Karl Lagerfeld-inspired Met Ball. In contrast to the white tweed of two weeks ago, this look was metallic gold and silver with a boho-inspired hood.

    Priyanka Chopra — whose latest role is a sexy spy thriller Citadel, starring her and Richard Madden — wore her signature red lip with a deep pinkish, almost-red gown.

    In contrast, Zendaya wore a black, sleek look inspired by old Hollywood glamor. Zendaya’s elegant custom Richard Quinn gown made us anticipate the Dune press tour even more — if that’s possible.

    Also dressed in bold black, Lalisa Manobal (aka Lisa from Blackpink), who is another Bulgari jewelry ambassador.

    All this to say — mothers are mothering. And if this is what red carpet summer looks have in store for us, I can’t wait.

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  • Jisoo Masters Audrey-Hepburn-Chic at the Dior Haute Couture Show

    Jisoo Masters Audrey-Hepburn-Chic at the Dior Haute Couture Show

    There’s truly no stopping the K-Pop takeover this fashion month. The latest idol to send stan Twitter into a tailspin is none other than Blackpink‘s Jisoo (née Kim Jisoo), who attended the Christian Dior Spring 2023 Haute Couture show in Paris on Jan. 23.

    The singer and Dior ambassador arrived at the venue in a dress from last season’s haute couture collection — a sleeveless gown layered atop a tulle button-up blouse with an opaque collar and cuffs. A floral embossing upon the bodice is met by a billowing pleated skirt, which evoked the romantic nature of a Audrey Hepburn‘s classic style.

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  • Great Outfits in Fashion History: Jennie Kim’s Coachella Bodysuit

    Great Outfits in Fashion History: Jennie Kim’s Coachella Bodysuit

    There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In ‘Great Outfits in Fashion History,’ Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks.

    If you, like me, also can’t wait for Blackpink to headline Coachella again this year, you’re probably reminiscing about their history-making — and stylish — 2019 performance. Beyond dominating the music industry, each member of the quartet has become a certified style icon, down to the blue-chip brand ambassador contracts.

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  • Coachella Unveils 2023 Lineup: Bad Bunny, Blackpink, And Frank Ocean To Headline

    Coachella Unveils 2023 Lineup: Bad Bunny, Blackpink, And Frank Ocean To Headline

    By Anita Tai.
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    The lineup for Coachella 2023 is here.

    The annual music festival announced its star-studded list of performers, which includes Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frank Ocean, as headliners for the show. Other notable performers include Becky G, Björk, Gorillaz, Idris Elba, Jackson Wang, Calvin Harris, and others.

    The show will return to the desert at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.

    The two weekend-festival will be livestreamed on the official Coachella YouTube channel.


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    The full list of performers is as follows:

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    ¿Téo?

    070 Shake

    1999.ODDS

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    A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

    Adam Beyer

    AG Club

    Airrica

    Alex G

    Ali Sethi

    Angèle

    Ashnikko

    Bad Bunny

    Bakar

    Becky G

    BENEE

    Big Wild

    Björk

    BLACKPINK

    Blondie

    Boris Brejcha

    boygenius

    BRATTY

    Burna Boy

    Calvin Harris

    Camelphat

    Cannons

    Cassian

    Charli XCX

    Chloé Caillet

    Chris Stussy

    Christine and the Queens

    Chromeo

    Colyn

    Conexión Divina

    DannyLux

    Dennis Cruz + PAWSA

    Despacio

    Destroy Boys

    Diljit Dosanjh

    Dinner Party ft. Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington


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    DJ Tennis + Carlita

    Doechii

    Dombresky

    Domi & JD Beck

    Dominic Fike

    Donavan’s Yard

    DPR LIVE + DPR IAN

    DRAMA

    EARTHGANG

    El Michels Affair

    Eladio Carrión

    Elderbrook

    Elyanna

    Eric Prydz Presents HOLO

    Ethel Cain

    Fisher + Chris Lake

    FKJ

    Flo Milli

    Fousheé

    Francis Mercier

    Frank Ocean

    Gabriels

    GloRilla

    Gordo

    Gorillaz

    Hiatus Kaiyote

    Horsegirl

    Hot Since 82

    IDK

    Idris Elba

    Jackson Wang

    Jai Paul

    Jai Wolf

    Jamie Jones

    Jan Blomqvist

    Joy Crookes

    Juliet Mendoza

    Jupiter & Okwess

    Kali Uchis

    Kaytranada

    Keinemusik

    Kenny Beats

    Knocked Loose


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    Kyle Watson

    Labrinth

    Latto

    Lava La Rue

    Lewis OfMan

    Los Bitchos

    Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

    LP Giobbi

    Maceo Plex

    Magdalena Bay

    Malaa

    Marc Rebillet

    Mareux

    Mathame

    Metro Boomin

    Minus the Light

    MK

    Mochakk

    Momma

    Monolink

    MUNA

    Mura Masa

    NIA ARCHIVES

    Noname

    Nora En Pure

    Oliver Koletzki

    Overmono

    Paris Texas

    Pi’erre Bourne

    Porter Robinson

    Pusha T

    Rae Sremmurd

    Rebelution

    Remi Wolf

    Romy

    ROSALÍA

    Saba

    Sasha & John Digweed

    Sasha Alex Sloan

    Scowl

    SG Lewis

    Shenseea

    Sleaford Mods

    Snail Mail

    SOFI TUKKER

    Soul Glo

    Stick Figure

    Sudan Archives

    Sunset Rollercoaster

    Tale Of Us

    TESTPILOT

    The Blaze

    The Breeders

    The Chemical Brothers

    The Comet Is Coming

    The Garden

    The Kid LAROI

    The Linda Lindas

    The Murder Capital

    Tobe Nwigwe

    TSHA

    TV Girl

    Two Friends

    UMI

    Uncle Waffles

    Underworld

    Vintage Culture

    Wet Leg

    Weyes Blood

    WhoMadeWho

    Whyte Fang

    Willow

    Yaeji

    Yung Lean

    YUNGBLUD

    Yves Tumor

    Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will take place on April 14 – 16 and April 21 – 23 with ticket sales beginning on Friday.

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  • Not Even a World Tour Can Stop Jennie Kim From Going to the Jacquemus Show

    Not Even a World Tour Can Stop Jennie Kim From Going to the Jacquemus Show

    Jennie might be on tour right now, but that won’t stop her from showing up for her friend, Simon Porte Jacquemus.

    Despite having a concert at 7:00 p.m. in Paris, the Blackpink star was at Jacquemus‘ Le Raphia show (which, luckily, took place in Le Bourget, right outside of the French capital) on Monday. She arrived wearing an oversized boxy white jacket, before taking it off to reveal a white, off-the-shoulder, asymmetric-hem mini dress underneath. She accessorized with white heels and a raffia-accented bag, her hair in loose curls, intermixed with tiny braids and adorable pink bows.

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  • 7 Buzzy Korean Fashion Brands Approved by Celebrities and K-Pop Stars

    7 Buzzy Korean Fashion Brands Approved by Celebrities and K-Pop Stars

    In the past decade, Korea witnessed a boom, both economically and culturally, thanks to the “Hallyu wave,” which consists of everything from the estimated $13 billion K-beauty market, the appeal of K-pop idols and global attention to the nation’s film industry. Fashion’s role in this, though, has been a slower burn. 

    While you’ll most likely recognize a few brands from popular dramas, your favorite Korean celebrities or Seoul Fashion Week street style, many of Korea’s top designers are looking to cement themselves in the global market. On the cusp of international recognition, they’re pushing to advance K-fashion beyond the guise of the pop-culture craze. 

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  • 2023 Grammy Nominations: Snubs and Surprises

    2023 Grammy Nominations: Snubs and Surprises

    It is with an apprehensive and tired sigh that I announce: the 2023 Grammy nominations are out.

    The Grammy Awards are music’s most exhilarating and disheartening night of the year. Year after year, we’re all forced to sit through hours of pomp and ceremony. At the end of it, stars are disappointed by losses and audiences are disappointed by the boring spectacle the show has become.

    There was a time when The Grammys felt relevant and important. I believe that era ended in 2013 when Macklemore beat out Kendrick Lamar for Best Rap Album. Now, we’re questioning how much authority the Grammy Awards actually hold. Major stars like Drake, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, and more have stopped submitting their tracks for consideration. And even more musicians have spoken out about being unfairly categorized or snubbed.

    This is especially true of Black Artists. While Jay Z and Beyonce now hold the record for most Grammy nominations of all time, their list of wins deserves to be higher. Sure, their trophy cabinet is already heavy with awards. Let’s not forget that their daughter, Blue Ivy, has a Grammy of her own — but the annual event often comes with major snubs. For example, Beyonce’s never won Album of the Year. Despite the fact that Lemonade exists … much to think about.

    In fact, only 11 Black artists have ever won Album of the Year. Since 2000, there have been only four Black winners: Outkast in 2004 for Speakerboxxx/The Love Below; Ray Charles, posthumously in 2005; Herbie Hancock in 2008 for a Joni Michael cover album; and, most recently, Jon Batiste in 2022.

    On Tue, November 15th the 2023 nominations were announced. Once again, they’ve prompted equal parts celebration and confusion. It’s a fool’s errand to try to guess what the Grammy voters are thinking. And this year is no exception. The disappointment starts early.

    Read the full list of nominations here.

    But here are the biggest snubs and surprises of the season:

    Snub: Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version)

    Yesterday, Taylor Swift fans were fighting a war with Ticketmaster, virtually fighting and clawing for tickets to her upcoming The Eras Tour. And it’s a good thing they were distracted because Taylor’s Red (Taylor’s Version) was notably missing from nominations for the Album of the Year.

    Swift is one of four artists to win Album of the Year three times — along with Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, and Frank Sinatra — but since she was shut out of album categories this season, this year will not be one of them. While the original recording of Red was nominated for AOY, the latest version was not. The 30-song tracklist consists of new songs — some of which were given nods like song of the year for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” and best country song for “I Bet You Think About Me. But even if Red (Taylor’s Version) wasn’t considered Album-of-the-Year-worthy, it deserves a shot at Best Country Album.

    Her most recent offering, Midnights, doesn’t qualify for this year’s Grammys, but we better see it in 2024. Next target on Taylor’s next revenge album: The Grammy voters.

    Surprise: Jack Harlow

    It seems the Grammys have fallen victim to the Jack Harlow trap, an affliction that usually befalls college girls in their Nike Air Force Ones. Harlow recieved a nomination for his sophomore album Come Home the Kids Miss You for Best Rap Album. And his single “First Class” — which samples Fergie’s “Glamorous,” went TikTok viral landed a nom for Best Melodic Rap Performance. Honestly, this is simply humiliating. It only proves that the Grammys still know nothing about rap music. And they’re starting to prioritize streaming, charts, and — heaven help us — TikTok in their considerations.

    Surprise: Gayle

    Another TikTok surprise was Gayle’s nod for “abcdfu” — nominated for Song of the Year. If the TikTok star’s already wondering how to follow up that viral hit, the bar has been raised. So, I bet you a buck, we’ll be seeing a lot of TikTok songs among future Grammy Award noms. Choose your TikTok sounds wisely.

    Snub: Megan Thee Stallion

    Megan is not just one of our favorite rappers, she’s one of the best. Indisputably. The only people who don’t understand that are Academy voting members. They awarded Megan Best New Artist in 2021 … but since then they haven’t found her albums worthy of nomination. Her striking debut only received one nomination in 2022. And despite the acclaim for her sophomore album, Megan was ignored this year. Traumazine was poignant and electric, and deserves better.

    Snub: The R&B girlies

    Other neglected Black female artists include Summer Walker and Tems. Summer Walker is now on her second album, but it seems the Grammys haven’t heard. They’ve never even whispered her name, despite her established place as an R&B mainstay.

    Tems is one of the most fantastic artists to emerge over the past few years. We all expected her to earn a Best New Artist nom at the very least. She wrote Rihanna’s smash-hit for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. And worked with artists like Drake, Future, and Beyonce on chart-topping tracks. So what does it take?

    Snub: Charli XCX and Florence and the Machine

    Other industry mainstays include Charli XCX and Florence and the Machine, and Mitski. All are veterans of the indie/alternative scenes, and all released career-defining projects this year.

    Charli is one of the hottest names in the industry, not just as a performer but also as a writer. Yet, the Grammys love to ignore her — despite her “considerable impact on the music landscape” and her own genre-bending, soaring work. She was nominated for Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” in 2016 but since then, silence.

    Florence is an indie darling, and her most recent album is a stunner — which is saying a lot. Yet, this indie-alt triumph got scarcely any love from the Grammys. Astounding.

    Snub: Where are the Indie girls at?

    A number of our favorite indie/alt albums of the year were nowhere to be found in the nominations list. Artists like Maggie Rogers and Lizzie McAlpine dominated the indie scene but when it came to the nominations? Crickets.

    Another major snub? Mitskian — an indie-alt favorite foreverrr. But after touring with Harry Styles, she certainly “achieved a ‘breakthrough’ into public consciousness and impacted the musical landscape” this year reaching a thrilling new fanbase. So she should be a shoo-in for the Best New Artist category. Justice for Mitski.

    Snub: Blackpink

    Arguably the most famous girl group performing right now, Blackpink deserved some kind of recognition. C’mon. They’re selling out global stadiums and they can’t even get a stinkin Grammy nomination? Someone introduce the Grammy voters to KPOP, stat.

    Surprise: Viola Davis

    This Grammy season, the actress is on the precipice of an EGOT. She’s nominated for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for her memoir, Finding Me. Hopefully, we’ll have something to celebrate come the 65th Grammy Awards.

    LKC

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  • Must Read: Jennie Kim and Lily-Rose Depp Cover ‘Elle,’ Gabriela Hearst Wants You to Know about Nuclear Fusion

    Must Read: Jennie Kim and Lily-Rose Depp Cover ‘Elle,’ Gabriela Hearst Wants You to Know about Nuclear Fusion

    Jennie Kim and Lily-Rose Depp cover the December Issue of Elle 
    Jennie Kim of Blackpink and Lily-Rose Depp grace the cover of Elle in Chanel ensembles styled by Patti Wilson. Depp tells writer Véronique Hyland about growing up in the public eye, specifically recent headlines surrounding her family. “People have really wanted to define me by the men in my life, whether that’s my family members or my boyfriends, whatever. And I’m really ready to be defined for the things that I put out there,” Depp says. As for Jennie Kim, she talks with Laura Sirikul about her first acting gig, the Blackpink world tour and answers burning questions from Blinks. “It was my first time ever doing anything close to being an actor, so hopefully they like it,” the K-pop idol shares. The two are set to star in HBO’s upcoming and highly anticipated series, “The Idol.” See more images below. {Elle}

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