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Deadline Dazzles: Blackpink Dials Up Neon Eighties Goth on New Mini-Album
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Deadline Dazzles: Blackpink Dials Up Neon Eighties Goth on New Mini-Album

Rob Sheffield reviews Blackpink’s Deadline, a 15-minute mini-EP that pairs the 2025 single Jump with four new tracks, spanning glossy club bangers (Go) and witty trap swagger (Me and My) to Eighties synth-pop goth mood (Champion) and a sharp acoustic-guitar closer (Fxxxboy). Co-written by all four members on Go (with Chris Martin), the release prioritizes swagger and charisma over ballads, signaling a strong, self-assured comeback and a hint at a fuller album to come.

BLACKPINK Sets New Girl-Group First-Day Sales Benchmark with DEADLINE
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BLACKPINK Sets New Girl-Group First-Day Sales Benchmark with DEADLINE

BLACKPINK’s comeback with the mini album DEADLINE sold 1,461,785 copies on its first day on Hanteo, the highest for any girl group and marking a milestone with two albums surpassing 1 million first-day sales; the release also topped iTunes Top Albums in 32 regions and the GO video trended No. 1 on YouTube, signaling a global surge in the group’s popularity.

This Week's Fresh Albums: Mitski, Gorillaz, Bruno Mars Lead 11 New Releases
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This Week's Fresh Albums: Mitski, Gorillaz, Bruno Mars Lead 11 New Releases

Pitchfork's New Music Friday highlights 11 new releases this week, spanning Mitski's Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, Bill Callahan's My Days of 58, Gorillaz's The Mountain with a star-studded guest list, Gena's The Pleasure Is Yours (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins), Bruno Mars's The Romantic, Heavenly's Highway to Heavenly, Blackpink's Deadline, Caterina Barbieri & Bendik Giske's At Source, Sideshow's Tigray Funk, Maria BC's Marathon, and Iron & Wine's Hen's Teeth, showing a diverse mix of indie rock, electronic, pop, rap, and folk across new releases.

GO Tops BLACKPINK’s Deadline Track List, Signaling a Global-English Era
music1 day ago

GO Tops BLACKPINK’s Deadline Track List, Signaling a Global-English Era

Billboard ranks BLACKPINK’s Deadline EP tracks from 5 to 1: Me and my, Champion, Fxxxboy, JUMP, and GO, with GO topping the list as the four members’ first co-written track together, produced by Cirkut and TEDDY and signaling a new global-English chapter; JUMP, the Diplo-produced single that drove the rollout, sits at No. 2, followed by Fxxxboy, Champion, and Me and my, highlighting the collaboration lineup including Chris Martin and EJAE behind the project.

BLACKPINK Faces Backlash Over Five-Track Comeback Amid Leaks and Criticism
entertainment23 days ago

BLACKPINK Faces Backlash Over Five-Track Comeback Amid Leaks and Criticism

BLACKPINK’s February 27 mini-album reveal has sparked backlash after only five tracks were announced, with several previously leaked songs now confirmed as real and fans criticizing the rollout as lazy. Controversy centers on misogynistic-leaning lyrics in some tracks and the handling of leaks, echoing earlier copyright takedowns of leaked material like “Me & My Girls” and “Champion.”

Rosé Signals She’s Still Searching for Love, Sparks Dating Speculation
entertainment1 month ago

Rosé Signals She’s Still Searching for Love, Sparks Dating Speculation

In a recent interview, Rosé deflected a direct denial about dating, joking that saying she’s not seeing anyone would be a lie and revealing she is “looking for love.” Her reaction prompted online speculation that she may be dating someone, while she noted that questions about her dating life make her anxious due to media scrutiny and past headlines about exes.

Fortune Launches Inaugural Most Influential Women Asia List
business4 months ago

Fortune Launches Inaugural Most Influential Women Asia List

Fortune's inaugural 'Most Influential Women Asia' ranking highlights diverse female leaders across pop culture, politics, sports, and activism, including K-pop stars Blackpink, policymakers like Josephine Teo, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, actress Michelle Yeoh, and athletes like Naomi Osaka and Zheng Qinwen, showcasing the multifaceted nature of influence and power in Asia.

entertainment5 months ago

Rosé Dreams of Grammy Glory

Rosé, a member of Blackpink, is a globally recognized K-pop star who, despite her fame and success, seeks authenticity in her music and life. Her solo debut album 'Rosie' and collaboration with Bruno Mars highlight her personal and artistic growth, amid a demanding schedule and industry pressures. She balances her public persona with a desire for genuine self-expression, navigating the challenges of fame while striving to stay true to herself.

entertainment6 months ago

MTV VMAs 2025: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift Lead Nominations

ROSÉ from BLACKPINK is 'beyond shocked' after receiving eight nominations for the 2025 MTV VMAs, including video of the year and song of the year for 'APT.' This marks her first solo VMA nominations, making her one of the most nominated artists of the year alongside Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Her bandmates also received nominations, highlighting BLACKPINK's continued success in the music industry.