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Since its release, KPop Demon Hunters has become more than just a film — it has grown into a global phenomenon with an increasingly growing lineup of merchandise. The film has expanded beyond the screen with Mattel dolls, Little People Collector Sets, Squishmallows and even a Vans sneaker collab. And now, you can get ramen noodles inspired by the HUNTR/X members.

Yes, KPop Demon Hunters is getting in the ramen game with a new collaboration with South Korean instant noodle company Nongshim. The Seoul-based company (originally known as the Lotte Food Industrial Company) has been using the Netflix animated film to promote its line of packaged goods for a while now in Korea (see the photo below of when I went for a visit to Myeongdong), and now, Americans can get their hands on the same products state-side.

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The collection features unique ramen flavors inspired by Rumi, Zoey and Mira, with each character represented by a signature flavor and a uniquely colored cup that reflects their identity. The noodle theme also connects directly to the movie, in which HUNTR/X members are seen enjoying noodles together during moments between concerts and demon-hunting.

Rumi KPop Demon Hunters Instant Ramen Noodle Cup

SPICY & SMOKY

Rumi Superstar Instant Ramen Noodle Cup

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Inspired by Rumi’s superstar qualities, this Shin Ramyun cup features a “superstar” flavor, with a spicy broth with savory ham and meaty notes.


The firm, springy noodles are designed to hold the rich broth for a satisfying bite. A flake packet adds star-shaped fish cake, ham-style fish cake, dried kimchi and bok choy for extra texture and flavor. Each cup is microwave-ready for quick preparation.

Zoey KPop Demon Hunters Instant Ramen Noodle Cup

HAMBURGER TASTE

Zoey Burger Hero Instant Ramen Noodle Cup

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Zoey’s “Burger Hero” flavor combines Shin Ramyun noodles with a savory hamburger-inspired broth featuring rich, smoky notes.


The chewy noodles pair with the bold seasoning for a familiar yet spicy ramen experience. A vegetable flake packet includes bok choy, mushroom, carrot, green onion and red chili pepper to add texture and depth. Each cup in this six-pack is ready in minutes with boiling water or microwave preparation.

Mira KPop Demon Hunters Instant Ramen Noodle Cup

GOURMET SPICY

Mira Spicy Queen Instant Ramen Noodle Cup

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Mira’s “Spicy Queen” Shin Ramyun cup delivers the signature heat and savory depth that you’d expect from Shin Ramyun and the HUNTR/X lead dancer.


The bold spicy broth is paired with firm, chewy noodles that absorb the rich flavors with every bite. A dried garnish packet adds vegetables, color and aroma to enhance the overall ramen experience.

KPop Demon Hunters Instant Ramen Noodle Cup Variety Pack

BEEF-FLAVORED

Shin Ramyun Beef-Flavored Instant Ramen Noodle Cup

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With HUNTR/X branding, this Shin Ramyun cup features a rich beef-flavored broth with the signature spicy taste that made the brand popular worldwide.


The included soup base can be adjusted to customize the heat level, while the chewy noodles provide a satisfying texture. Add toppings such as kimchi, dumplings or cheese to personalize each serving. Ready with hot water or microwave preparation.

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SAJA BOYS RAMEN

Shin Ramyun Toomba Creamy Korean Mac and Cheese

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A creamy Korean stir-fry-style instant noodle inspired by Korean mac and cheese, featuring a rich, velvety sauce with a mild spicy kick.


Branded with KPop Demon Hunters‘ Saja Boys, each microwaveable square bowl is ready in minutes for a quick meal or snack. The creamy sauce also pairs well with toppings like shrimp, pork, vegetables or extra cheese.

It would be a cliché to call Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight “national treasures,” but both most certainly are. Both have been music royalty longer than many of the fans at their Hollywood Bowl concert on Friday (July 24) have been alive. Robinson and his band, The Miracles, first cracked the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1961 with “Shop Around.” Knight and her group, The Pips, first cracked the top 10 on that chart five months later with the doo-wop-shaded “Every Beat of My Heart.”

Robinson, 86, and Knight, 82, both have musical legacies that are strong and secure. (Both of their groups ranked in the top 20 on Billboard‘s list “The 50 Best R&B Groups of All Time: Staff Picks,” which was published last month.) The only question now is: How are they in concert in 2026?

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Robinson hasn’t lost a step. He sang well, moved well and was a master showman. He is duly recognized as one of our greatest songwriters, but he may be under-recognized as a live performer. He was spry and agile throughout his headlining set. He was also personable, speaking warmly about Knight, who he said he’s known since they were teenagers (“one of the greatest voices of our time”) and doing a spot-on and very funny impression of Stevie Wonder’s head-turning mannerisms (by way of introducing “The Tears of a Clown,” which the two music legends cowrote with Henry Cosby). That song, Robinson’s only No. 1 Hot 100 hit as a performer, may be the most ebullient-sounding song ever written about a heartbroken man.

My only criticism of Robinson’s set: An audience participation bit on “Cruisin’” (which side of the house can sing louder?) that was tedious and endless. For this tired exercise, he left out such gems as “Shop Around,” “Mickey’s Monkey” and “More Love”?

Knight still has moments where she can summon the fire and passion that have made her such a beloved singer for so many years. But many of her songs were truncated and re-arranged to better suit her current capabilities. She relied heavily on her three back-up singers, who even took lead parts on occasion. She didn’t introduce them, or any of her six musicians, or speak to the audience in any meaningful way beyond banalities like “you’re so beautiful.” She never mentioned Robinson. Knight has been one of my favorite singers since I first got into music. She is truly a one-of-a-kind singer, capable of both thrilling firepower and conversational ease, often in the same song. But she barely got through this show, and only by leaning heavily on her backup singers. Artists need to know when it’s time to bow out gracefully.

Here are seven highlights from Robinson and Knight’s opening night performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday (July 24). It was the first of two nights of their show, dubbed “Just the Two of Us.” And no, they didn’t perform together or include that 1981 Grover Washington Jr./Bill Withers collab in either of their individual sets. (A missed opportunity.)

Who knew Drake was such a big fan of padel?

Spanish professional padel player Juan Lebrón Chincoa, aka “El Lobo” (Spanish for “The Wolf”) — one of the best padel players in the world — was a guest at the Toronto rapper’s second annual Nike NOCTA retreat, where it looks he got a game in with the host himself. Chincoa showed love on Instagram with a carousel of pictures and videos from the retreat along with a lengthy caption expressing his gratitude.

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“Unforgettable days,” he wrote. “Thank you @champagnepapi for being so genuine and making me feel at home. I truly appreciate the connection we built. Grateful for the memories, the laughs and all the amazing moments we shared together. Thanks @nocta for making these days so special.”

Innocent enough, right?

Well, toward the end of said carousel, there’s a picture of a shirt that has “The only LeBron I rate is Juan” airbrushed on it — which, of course, caught everyone’s attention. It’s both a play on Jay-Z‘s line from the Magna Carta Holy Grail track “Oceans,” on which he raps, “Only Christopher we acknowledge is Wallace,” in reference to Christopher Columbus and his late friend The Notorious B.I.G., and a playful jab at his former buddy NBA player LeBron James. The two had a falling-out during Drake’s battle with Kendrick Lamar in 2024, after James attended the Compton rapper’s victory lap concert “The Pop Out,” which resulted in Drake dissing him on numerous occasions since.

Drake also posted his own carousel on Instagram with a couple of bars doubling as a caption that starts with the claim that he’s been proving himself right over the course of the last two years since his back-and-forth with Kendrick.

“I spent the last 24 months proving myself right,” he wrote. “Of course I’m about to have the summer of my life/ Spent amounts on you that make my accountant roll his eyes/ Just for you to show me how you really roll when it’s go time/ I clearly have a type/ And I clearly only learn the lesson when the teacher is fine.”

Their mutual friend, former NBA player Tristan Thompson, told Shannon Sharpe earlier this month that he’s been trying to get the two to reconcile their differences. “I would love to,” he said after Sharpe suggested that he should get LeBron and Drake to bury the hatchet. “Listen, yeah. Listen. I’m trying, man. I’m trying, I’m trying, I’m trying.”

James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday (July 24), so they’ll be seeing a lot more of each other this upcoming season since Drake’s Toronto Raptors also play in the NBA’s Atlantic Division. Teams in the same division face each other four times over the course of an 82-game season.


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revealed that he’s recruited Eminem and the late 2Pac for a collaboration that will land on the Street Fighter soundtrack. The G-Unit boss made the revelation during an appearance on Today With Jenna and Sheinelle on Friday (July 24).

“I got some music that I’m working on. I did something currently me, Eminem and 2Pac,” he said, which sent the hosts into a state of shock and confusion.

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50 clarified that he got the approval from 2Pac’s estate and that the late rapper’s vocals aren’t AI. “They delivered it. It’s for the theme of Street Fighter, the movie. We worked on it and got it right,” he added.

The Queens rap legend teased that the anticipated collab is arriving “soon” and further clarified that the loaded track will be “coming out shortly.”

Street Fighter is set to hit U.S. theaters Oct. 16, and 50 will star in the live-action remake as Balrog. Back in December, 50 hinted at notching a collaboration with Eminem for Street Fighter, but didn’t mention 2Pac.

“I’m gonna get @eminem on deck to make some music for this movie Street Fighter,” 50 wrote on IG. “New Music on the way!”

50 Cent joins a star-studded cast in the reboot, which boasts Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, country singer Orville Peck and WWE superstar Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa’i).

50 Cent and Eminem’s most recent collaboration came on Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s Missionary collab album for “Gunz N Smoke” in December 2024.

The close friends and frequent collaborators teamed up on plenty of occasions throughout the 2000s, colliding on tracks like “Don’t Push Me,” “Patiently Waiting,” “Gatman & Robin” and “You Don’t Know.”

Watch the clip of 50 talking about the track with Eminem and 2Pac below.

As Future‘s The Real Me debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated July 25), the rapper notched his 12th chart-topper. In doing so, he solely became the rap act with the third-most No. 1 albums on the chart. The Real Me is also Future’s fifth consecutive No. 1, dating to I Never Liked You in 2022. Future scored his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with DS2 in 2015.

The Real Me was announced on June 15, with its release date of July 9 shared 10 days later. Its lead single, “Radio,” dropped on June 26 and has hit the top 25 on both Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Take a look at the list of every act with at least 10 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 — since the chart began publishing on a regular, weekly basis in March 1956 — below. The list includes heavy-hitter rappers, a Queen of Pop and a “fab” band.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 2,500 ad-supported or 1,000 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. The new July 25, 2026-dated chart will be posted in full on Billboard‘s website on July 21. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.

Charli xcx continued to blend the worlds of cinema and music with the release of a short film to accompany her Music, Fashion, Film album on Friday (July 24). 

Shot entirely in black-and-white to maintain the album’s aesthetic, Charli begins the clip with what feels like more of a journal entry than an introduction, explaining her inspiration and creative process when making Music, Fashion, Film

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Prior to the album’s arrival, Charli showed the film in theaters to audiences across the globe to hear and process it visually as she intended. 

“Throughout this album process, I’ve been making things with my friends and I’ve been loving every minute of it. I made the whole album with A.G. Cook and Finn Keane,” she said. “Two people that have become my close, close friends through working on music and creating things together. I’m so excited for you to hear this album.”

Every song on the album essentially boasts a music video, filled with mountains of cigarettes, various fashion shoots and gallivanting through London. The transitions are where Charli provides context heading into every track. Ahead of “Card Declined,” she details her love for shopping when traveling through cities like Paris and London.

Actor Vincent Cassel stars in the “Camera” video, which finds a recording of Charli’s pitch to recruit Cassel and his response. “It’s kind of about the relationship between performer and camera that is sometimes really tempting and exciting, but can also sometimes be unbelievably vulnerable and a bit embarrassing,” she said.

The album closer “No One Lasts Forever” features an appearance from director David Cronenberg and Charli gives a deeper look into their conversation that took place in Toronto discussing the mortality of life and its connection to art. 

Music, Fashion, Film follows Charli helming the Wuthering Heights soundtrack in February, which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, and 2024’s Brat blockbuster. She’ll perform cuts from her new album when she headlines Lollapalooza next Friday (July 31) at Chicago’s Grant Park before embarking on a North American arena tour in September.

Watch the Music, Fashion, Film album film below.

Luísa Sonza made her debut on the Tomorrowland Belgium stage Friday (July 24), joining the set of Dutch duo Kris Kross Amsterdam to perform — live for the first time — their track “My Oh My,” released in partnership with French singer and producer Willy William.

The appearance took place on The Great Library stage, one of the festival’s main stages, at 5 p.m. local time, with Sonza popping up as a guest during the duo’s electronic music set.

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The collaboration was born after a meeting between Kris Kross Amsterdam and Willy William backstage at the Q Music Awards. Looking for a voice to complete the track, the DJs invited Luísa, who brought her pop identity to the production.

“I’m very excited and honored to represent Brazilian pop at a festival that brings together people from more than 200 countries,” the singer tells Billboard Brazil.

“My Oh My” isn’t the singer’s first collaboration with foreign artists: Luísa has previously shared tracks with names including PRETTYMUCH, Danna Paola, Aitana and Katy Perry, expanding her presence outside Brazil.

Listen to “My Oh My” below:

Opetaia Foa’I is the latest recipience of APRA AMCOS’ Billions Award, collecting honors for “We Know The Way,” one of the standout ballads from Disney’s original Moana soundtrack. 

Written alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda (In The Heights, Hamilton) and Mark Mancina (The Lion King Broadway) and published by Universal Music Publishing, “We Know The Way” celebrates the rich voyaging history of Oceanic peoples.

Released in 2016, the number includes languages of Tokelau and Sāmoa sung by Opetaia, logged two weeks on the Billboard Top 100, peaking at No. 93, and was highlighted by Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Disney Songs Chart — an “historic moment for Pacific peoples with traditional Polynesian performance and storytelling reaching global audiences,” reads a statement from the PRO.

Foa’I was on hand Thursday night, July 23 at APRA AMCOS’s Sydney headquarters for the award presentation.

“One billion streams is an incredible achievement for Opetaia Foa’i and ‘We Know the Way,’” remarks Ant Healey, head of APRA AMCOS NZ. “The massive success of Moana reflects the power of authenticity – bringing Polynesian languages, culture and storytelling to global audiences in a genuine, uplifting and deeply meaningful way. It shows that authentic voices can connect with people everywhere. We are incredibly proud of his achievements.”

Alongside his band Te Vaka, Foa’I played a “pivotal role in shaping the cultural identity of the Moana soundtrack,” a statement reads, and he continued this legacy in the franchise with Moana 2 (2024) and the recently-released live action Moana remake.

The Billions Award acknowledges the rights society’s songwriter members and their publishers, and takes into account streaming numbers from Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

It’s said to be the first award of its kind to celebrate a songwriter’s streaming achievement, and is the inspiration for the BPI’s BRIT Billion Award, which the U.K. trade association introduced in 2023.

Previous inductees into APRA AMCOS’ 1,000,000,000 List  include Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker (for “The Less I Know The Better”), Flume (“Never Be Like You”), Troye Sivan and Alex Hope (“Youth”), Tones And I (“Dance Monkey”), 5 Seconds of Summer (“Youngblood”), and SHOUSE (“Love Tonight”).

Nivea revealed an unfortunate health update during a recent drive around Atlanta with CadillacChroniclesTV.

After she performed a couple of her classic hits plus a new track from an upcoming project, host Mr. Brian Freeman asked the R&B singer what she was thankful for and that when she broke the news that she’s been battling leukemia.

“Well, first of all, I was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and I’m so grateful to God,” she told Freeman. “I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great, so far. And I expect it to continue. Amen, amen, amen. Very grateful for life. It’s so cliché to say you don’t know the time nor the hour, but it’s true and it just helped me put a lot of things in perspective, and I live in gratitude, like, religiously, and I’m just grateful for everything.”

She’s staying positive, though, as she’s back focusing on her music and is currently enrolled in audio engineering school. “I’m doing things I wanna do,” the 44-year-old mother of four said. “I’m definitely back into my music, and I’m going to school for audio engineering. I’ve always wanted to learn how to engineer, and mixing engineering in particular.” 

Nivea then said that she’s trying to be “more present in the the moment” as she continues to love her kids while also being grateful and taking every opportunity that comes her way.

The Grammy-nominated artist did not specify which form of the blood cancer that she’s currently fighting.

Hopefully ARMY likes surprises, because BTS is bringing new ones to its fan base every night.

It’s been four years since BTS’ last performances as a group, and fans have been left hungry. Now that the band has hit the road with their ARIRANG World Tour, supporting their Billboard 200 No. 1 album ARIRANG, they’re making sure that fans are fed.

Since kicking off the tour April 9 at Goyang Stadium in Goyang-si, South Korea, BTS has performed surprise songs during every show’s encore. The band’s already-packed setlist features 16 songs during the main performance and seven encore tracks, two of which change nightly. The surprise songs run the gamut of BTS’ career, ranging from Billboard Hot 100 hits like “Take Two” to 10-year-old singles like “I NEED U.” The band has even performed a few tracks it has not played in almost a decade, including “Crystal Snow,” on the ARIRANG World Tour.

Fans are of course ecstatic about the possibility of hearing a BTS track performed live for the first time. Some online have even begun keeping track of every surprise song the band has played and which they have yet to.

Below, Billboard, with the help of setlist.fm, has compiled a list of all the surprise songs BTS has brought to the ARIRANG World Tour thus far. As BTS continue on their 85-date, 34-city world tour, Billboard will continue to update this list with each new surprise track the band plays.