The Weeknd Sets A Record With His New Diamond Single

The Weeknd Sets A Record With His New Diamond Single

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The Weeknd now owns the second most Diamond singles. Credit to his two most recent certifications from the Recording Industry Association Of America(RIAA)

For his 2016 hit “Starboy” and 2020 hit “Blinding Lights,” the rapper received his 2nd and 3rd Diamond certifications from the RIAA. This isn’t surprising. “Blinding Lights” was named Billboard’s No. 1 Song of All Time in November. The result meant it surpassed all other songs on the charts.

This title was given to the outstanding single from the singer’s 2020 album “After Hours”, “A designation that factors in total weeks on the chart as well as exact chart positions, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at No.100 earning the least.” according to Billboard.

The Weeknd is now one of the most well-known artists of all time

The song (After Hours) also made history by spending an entire year in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Also, it was the fastest single to reach 2.5 billion Spotify streams. With his current Diamond status, he is now only second behind Bruno Mars, who has four Diamond singles of his own. The Weeknd is presently tied for second with Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Eminem, Imagine Dragons, and Maroon 5. 

The Weeknd has a long history of chart success. He won Global Artist of the Year at the Apple Music Awards last year, and his song “Blinding Lights” set a new record for the longest charting Billboard song ever. The Weeknd now has 30 Platinum, 30 Gold, and 16 multi-Platinum hits to his credit. His previous Diamond certification came from the song “The Hills,” which he released in 2015.

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Future Previews New Album 'Major Heat Coming Fast,' This Month

Future Previews New Album ‘Major Heat Coming Fast,’ This Month

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Future has been enjoying his time away from the microphone, but he will be back on stage soon. Future Hendrix took to Twitter on Monday, April 4th, to entice followers with a message about what’s to come.

People have been hoping for something new since Future released High Off Life in 2020, but he instead chose to feature Drake, Gunna, Lil Durk, and other musicians. Future is hoping to make his official homecoming a memorable one, based on all of the teases he’s been releasing.

“Scooter said drop the album this month,” the rapper posted on Twitter. “Major heat coming fast. Stay ready stay woke.”

Future Metro Boomin Collab’s Picture On Twitter 

The last update on his album came in January, when Metro Boomin shared a photo of himself and his “Jumpman” collaborator in the studio. Future responded to Metro’s article with a video of himself listening to an unreleased track that could appear on the album.

When he released a new tune titled “Worst Day,” an anti-Day Valentine’s chant, in February, the Gucci flip flop wearer had fans scrambling. Future’s first solo material since the release of High Off Life is this tune. Future gets some help from the controversial Dr. Kevin Samuels in the official song video discovering he has a problem spending money on ladies.

The rapper took viewers on a trip down memory lane as he spoke with Samuels in a portion called “Healing Together” in the video, where he goes on several dates with ladies and splurges on them.

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Britney Spears Reveals She's Working on a Book

Britney Spears Reveals She’s Working on a Book

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Britney Spears confirmed she’s “writing a book” on Instagram on Monday.

Spears said that the experience was “healing and therapeutic” for her. “It’s also hard bringing up past events in my life. I’ve never been able to express openly.”

Spears stated that she intends to write her book using an “intellectual approach.” “‘I’m using the intellectual approach as Justin Timberlake so respectfully did when he apologized to Janet Jackson and me…. He took the opportunity to apologize 20 years later!”

Britney was referring to Justin’s apologies after the documentary “Framing Britney Spears” focused on their split.

Timberlake had been criticized for how he handled their breakup.

Britney Spears and Janet Jackson Receive Apologies From Justin Timberlake

On Instagram, he said,“I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right”. He added, “I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism.”

“I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed,” Timberlake continued.

People magazine announced in February that Spears had signed a $15 million tell-all book deal.

Spears has signed a deal with Simon & Schuster, according to Page Six. “The deal is one of the biggest of all time, after the Obamas,” a source revealed.

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J. Cole Reminds Dreamville Fest Attendees Who Earned Him His First and Only Grammy

J. Cole Reminds Dreamville Fest Attendees Who Earned Him His First and Only Grammy

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J Cole Reminds Dreamville Fest Attendees Who Earned Him His First and Only Grammy

 

J Cole was absent at the “64th Annual Grammy Awards“. The Grammys took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday night (April 3).

The Best Rap Album for The Off-Season, Best Melodic Rap Performance for “P R I D E.I S.T H E.D E V I L” starring Lil Baby, and Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “M Y.L I F E” with Morray was among the four categories in which the Dreamville Records founder was nominated.

J Cole On 21 Savage

While Cole didn’t win any golden gramophones this year, he did make a splash in Raleigh, North Carolina at the Dreamville Festival. Cole performed 21 Savage’s Grammy-winning track “a lot” during his headlining set. Cole, sang on 21 Savage track, informed the audience that the United Kingdom native is responsible for his first (and only) Grammy Award.

“Y’all make some noise for 21 Savage,” he said. “He got a n-gga his first — the only Grammy I ever won was because of this n-gga 21 Savage”.

Kanye West was also nominated for many categories, but did not attend the Grammys. The Recording Academy eliminated Kanye’s performance after his engagement in “disturbing internet activity”. Instead, Ye spent the day with his “lover,” Chaney Jones, celebrating his cousin’s grandmother’s 85th birthday.

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Nicki Minaj Sends Doja Cat a Heartfelt Message Following Her Grammy Win

Nicki Minaj Sends Doja Cat a Heartfelt Message Following Her Grammy Win

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Nicki Minaj Sends Doja Cat a Heartfelt Message Following Her Grammy Win

 

Nicki Minaj congratulated Doja Cat, a fellow female musician, on her maiden Grammy win on Sunday night (Apr. 3).

Doja Cat and SZA took home the Grammy for Best Pop Duo or Group Performance for their song “Kiss Me More.” She was ecstatic about the triumph and cried during an emotional acceptance speech.

She started crying and was virtually mute, but she managed to get a few words out in between tears.“I like to downplay a lot of s***, but this is a big deal,” Doja Cat told the audience. “Damn… thank you, everybody. Be safe.” 

Nicki Minaj Claimed That Her “Say So” (Remix) Collaborator Deserved To Win Her First Grammy

 

Minaj, a female rap icon and collaborator on “Say So” (Remix), also sent her congratulatory text to Doja Cat. She shared the wonderful celebratory message she sent to Doja Cat on Instagram Stories. “Congratulations on your Grammy mama. You really really really really really really really fkng deserve it”.

 

Doja Wants To Collaborate With Nicki Once More.

 

Doja Wants To Collaborate With Minaj Once More. Nicki also uploaded a video of Doja Cat being interviewed by Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet. When asked who she wants to work with in the future, she said, “Who do I wanna work with? Well, everybody knows it’s Nicki, it’s all the time,” she said. “It’s Nicki.” 

 

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Kanye West Is Reportedly Pulling Out Of Coachella Just Days Before The Event

Kanye West Is Reportedly Pulling Out Of Coachella Just Days Before The Event

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Kanye West Is Reportedly Pulling Out Of Coachella Just Days Before The Event

 

Kanye West was slated to headline Coachella alongside Harry Styles and Billie Eilish this year, but he pulled out at the last minute. Travis Scott was also slated to appear as a surprise guest during West’s set, marking his first public appearance since the Astroworld disaster.

 

The rapper The rapper had not practiced for his Coachella performance, according to an unnamed insider who told Variety.

 

If Billie Eilish Was Still Permitted To Perform At Coachella, The Rapper Vowed To Pull Out.

 

West did not give a reason for his decision not to perform at Coachella, but it comes just a month after he threatened to pull out if Eilish is going to perform at the event.

 

Eilish helped a fan who was having trouble breathing at one of her gigs. Billie ensured they got an inhaler and told the crowd, “We’re taking care of our people, hold on. I wait for people to be OK until I keep going”. That gesture of generosity had been interpreted by West as a dig at Travis Scott. Travis who had kept the Astroworld set continued despite numerous casualties in the crowd.

 

Kanye’s Instagram Post

 

West wrote in a now-deleted Instagram post. He said, “Come on Billie, we love you. Please apologize to Trav and to the families of the people who lost their lives. No one intended this to happen. Trav didn’t have any idea of what was happening when he was on stage and was very hurt by what happened and yes Trav will be with me at Coachella but now I need Billie to apologize before I perform”.

 

In a response to West’s Instagram post, Eilish wrote, “Literally never said a thing about Travis. Was just helping a fan”.

 

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Chris Rock Talks About Will Smith's Oscars Slap: 'I'm Still Kind Of Processing What Happened'

Chris Rock Talks About Will Smith’s Oscars Slap: ‘I’m Still Kind Of Processing What Happened’

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Chris Rock talks about Will Smith’s slap three days after being slapped at the Oscars. The comedian discusses what transpired in his first stand-up show after the brawl.

Rock performed a sold-out show at the Wilbur Theater in Boston on Wednesday. On Sunday, the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia and has a bald head. The joke prompted the “King Richard” actor to step up to the stage and punched Rock in the face.

According to an audio recording of the comedy act published by Variety, Rock received a tremendous ovation on Wednesday night. He informed the audience, “I’m still kind of processing what happened”.

“How was your weekend?” Rock made a joke, according to Variety’s audio, after the applause went down. “I don’t have a bunch of (expletive) about what happened. So, if you came to hear that, I have a whole show I wrote before this weekend”.

“So at some point I’ll talk about that (expletive),” he told the crowd. “And it will be serious and funny”.

Ticket costs for Chris Rock’s shows are skyrocketing

Following the awful occurrence on Sunday, Rock is continuing his Ego Death comedy tour, which begins on Saturday in New Jersey and is already sold out for the opening shows. Before his tour begins, the comedian will perform six concerts at the Wilbur in Boston, all of which are sold out, according to Ticketmaster.

Ticket prices for Rock’s Wednesday show and subsequent Wilbur dates ranged from $51 to $71, but resellers are currently selling them for much more. TickPick, a secondary ticket vendor, has experienced an increase of 641 percent.

TickPick’s official Twitter feed revealed Monday that “we sold more tickets to see Chris Rock overnight than we did in the previous month combined”.

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Bruce Willis Retires From Acting Due To Aphasia, A Brain Disease

Bruce Willis Retires From Acting Due To Aphasia, A Brain Disease

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Bruce Willis will retire from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. Aphasia is a disorder that impairs a person’s ability to talk and write.

On Wednesday, the actor’s family, his wife Emma Heming-Willis and ex-wife Demi Moore, posted an update on his status on Instagram. Aphasia is “impacting his cognitive abilities” the statement read.

Willis, 67, is most remembered for his role as John McClane in the Die Hard movies, which catapulted him to fame.

“With much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him”. His family wrote in a joint statement. “This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support.”

Bruce Willis’ Acting Career

His acting career began in the early 1980s.  However, he did not become well-known until later in the decade. First, he starred in opposite Cybill Shepherd in the ABC television series Moonlighting. Then, in his 1988 portrayal as John McClane in the first Die Hard film.

According to Variety, his films such as The Sixth Sense, Armageddon, and Pulp Fiction have grossed more than $5 billion globally since then. Bruce Willis has won one Golden Globes award for Moonlighting. He had five nominations.

A number of actors and other celebrities sent their sympathies to Willis and his family.

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Eric Church's Bizarre Reason For Canceling His Show Has Gotten Him Into Trouble

Eric Church’s Bizarre Reason For Canceling His Show Has Gotten Him Into Trouble

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Eric Church’s Bizarre Reason For Canceling His Show Has Gotten Him Into Trouble

Country artist Eric Church shocked and disappointed many Texans.  He revealed that his April 2nd gig in the Lone Star State would be no longer hold. According to Variety, he wrote in a statement on Ticketmaster.  He said, “This is also the most selfish thing I’ve ever asked the Choir to do: to give up your Saturday night activities.”

Adele Broke Many Fans’ Hearts

Adele, the singer of “Easy on Me,” also broke many fans’ hearts saying her Vegas gig won’t hold. She said that a day to the gig in January. “I’m so sorry, but my show ain’t ready. We’ve tried absolutely everything we can to put it together in time and for it be good enough for you.” 

“I can’t give you what I have right now and I’m gutted and I’m sorry it’s so last minute.”

She continued “We’ve been awake for over 30 hours now trying to figure it out and we’ve run out of time. I’m so upset and I’m really embarrassed and I’m so sorry to everyone that traveled to get [here].” 

March Madness has driven Eric Church insane

 

Eric Church, the singer of “Guys Like Me,” is off to the Final Four, y’all!

“This Saturday, my family and I are going to stand together to cheer on the Tar Heels as the team has made it to the Final Four. As a lifelong Carolina basketball fan, I’ve watched Carolina and Duke battle over the years.  But to have them matchup in the Final Four for the first time in history of the NCAA Tournament is any sports enthusiast’s dream,” he said.

 

According to Church, he will trade his place on stage for one in the stands.  He’s doing that to have the moment with my family and sports community.

He added, “It’s that same type of passion felt by the people who fill the seats at our concerts that makes us want to be part of a crowd at a game of this significance. Woody Durham always said, ‘Go where you go and do what you do.’ [T]hanks for letting me go here and be with the Tar Heels,” he came to conclusion.

 

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Young Dolph's "Major" Hits Landmark Sales

Young Dolph’s “Major” Hits Landmark Sales

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Young Dolph’s “Major” Hits Landmark Sales.

Since Young Dolph’s tragic death, supporters have done everything they can to ensure that his memory lives on. Dolph was a legend in the Memphis rap world. Also, his commitment to remaining independent served as an example to the other musicians that followed in his footsteps.

Young Dolph and Key Glock’s smash hit song is still getting a lot of airplay.

Of course, one of the young artists that Dolph assisted in the development was none other than Key Glock, with whom he shared a special bond. They collaborated on a number of amazing songs, including “Major,” which was released in 2018. On YouTube, the song has over 100 million views, and it recently passed another major sales milestone that would make Dolph pleased.

The single “Major” has officially gone platinum, according to Dolph’s Instagram account. This indicates that over one million certified products have been sold, which is a huge accomplishment. As an independent artist, Dolph’s family will now receive a major percentage of the earnings, which is significant in terms of their generational riches. It’s just another evidence of Dolph’s dedication to his family’s prosperity.

 

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