Following the news of Stray Kids earning their third consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their biggest sales week yet, 5-Star confirms the importance behind the intense attention the K-pop boy band put into each song — even when the songs take years to make it on an album.
“2022 was filled with so many unbelievable events; it all feels like a dream,” HAN tells Billboard when reflecting on the group’s chart success ahead of their new project. “All I can think about is how deeply thankful we are for everything and how much this experience has motivated us to work even harder and grow even more. The goal of this album is to emphasize Stray Kids’ unique color, which can be defined as ‘strange yet special.’ I hope that 5-STAR will be yet another breakthrough for our group and become an album that many people acknowledge as a legendary one.”
The new, 12-track project is the band’s first full-length LP since 2021’s Noeasy and sees SKZ challenge themselves in new ways, like their ambitious, genre-hopping lead single “S-Class”; standout B-side “TOPLINE” (which includes their first-ever album feature in Korea’s legendary rapper Tiger JK); and “THE SOUND (Korean Ver.),” which transforms their beloved Japanese single for K-pop audiences.
“The idea for the title 5-STAR came from the lyrics of ‘S-Class,’ playing around the words ‘special’ and ‘star,’” says Stray Kids leader Bang Chan. “5-STAR represents the uniqueness and confidence that we put into our work.”
Stray Kids members Bang Chan, HAN, Changbin and Felix have songwriting, composition and production credits across every track on 5-STAR. Still, the group emphasizes the teamwork required to bring together all their new music.
“Feedback where everyone needs to be involved is really important when it comes to a project,” Bang Chan adds. “If some people made songs, then the others play an important role to give feedback about the songs—extra thoughts and ideas around performance, recording, concepts are all vital in the whole process and the other members participate perfectly.”
The group’s vocal star Seungmin adds, “I helped bring the wonderful songs our members made to life by singing my heart out,” while youngest member I.N notes, “I didn’t really participate in the production process this time, but I did push very hard for ‘S-Class’ to be the title track [single].”
Looking ahead, the group isn’t putting additional pressures on themselves beyond pushing further with their future music and live shows. Hyunjin promises, “We will continue to perform many stages and will expand to even larger venues so that we can meet and interact with more people.” At the same time, Lee Know says, “Stray Kids’ next [step] will be filled with many new challenges, just like what we’ve shown the world so far.”
Felix concludes, “We just hope to be healthy in order to get through the challenges that await us.”
Celebrate Stray Kids’ latest five-star album by going with the members track by track through 5-STAR.
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Thanks to The Weeknd’s new song “Popular,” Madonna is back where she’s been many times before: on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Popular” (also featuring Playboi Carti) from the new HBO series The Idol lands at No. 43 on this week’s Hot 100 — Madonna’s highest-charting song in more than a decade, since “Give Me All Your Luvin,” featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., peaked at No. 10 in February 2012. Also thanks to “Popular,” Madonna now joins Cher as the only women to have debuted on the Hot 100 in five separate decades.
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But that’s not Madonna’s only new music. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we’re also talking about the Queen of Pop’s club-friendly collab with Sam Smith on “Vulgar.” Plus, Madonna is all over Christine and the Queens’ new album Paranoia, Angels, True Love too. What is it like for Keith and the rest of Madonna’s fans to get all this new material in the year 2023? Listen below.
Also on the show, we’re talking about the major Glee moments from Sunday’s Tony Awards, including Alex Newell (who played Unique Adams on the show) winning best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical for Shucked and Lea Michele closing the show with “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from Funny Girl. Plus, we’ve got chart news on how there are a whopping six debuts in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart — and it’s the first time that’s happened in more than two and a half years. And over on the Hot 100 songs chart, Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” hits double-digit territory at No. 1, as the song spends a 10th week in charge.
The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard‘s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard‘s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard’s managing director, charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)
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K-Pop group BLACKPINK is on a roll! On top of touring, the “Pink Venom” singers are now collaborating with the TikTok-famous beauty brand Touchland for BLINKS to shop.
The limited-edition BLACKPINK x Touchland collection drops on Wednesday (June 14) featuring a new colorway of the iconic Power Mist combined with the fan-favorite scent blue sandalwood. It comes in the well-known, sleek Touchland container with a pink border and black sheer front as a nod to the K-Pop group’s classic colors. The new version will be available to shop on Ulta and Touchland on June 14.
Those who haven’t yet smelled the scent can expect a mystifying fragrance featuring a container with the K-Pop stars’ signature pink and black coloring. The scent will be Touchland’s fan-favorite aroma blue sandalwood. You can expect notes of lemon, watermelon and red apple mixed with heart notes of red rose petals, velvet peach and shaved ginger. You may also notice base notes of cedarwood, gold amber and sandalwood.
The formula is made with a lightweight mist that uses vegan and cruelty-free ingredients to help keep skin hydrated — without leaving a sticky residue.
We’ve personally tried Touchland’s Power Mist in watermelon, rain water and green apple, and love the variety of scents it comes in and how easy it is to spray onto your hands. It’s also compact enough to slip into your purse, gym bag, travel backpack and more allowing you to spray and go as you need.
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Country singer Morgan Evans opens up to Billboard’s Executive West Coast and Nashville editor Melinda Newman on how his divorce from Kelsea Ballerini inspired his song ‘Over For You’, the inspiration behind the cover art for his EP ‘Life Upside Down’, and more.
Morgan Evans 0:00 I’ve got a couple of friends from Australia here that we’ve been on the water the last few days, which has been really nice here. Yeah. When you live in Nashville, it’s always nice. The waves are always better here than they are in Nashville. Right? Non-existent. Exactly. Yes. Yeah. Good day, it’s Morgan Evans and you’re watching Billboard News.
Melinda Newman 0:25 Hi, I’m Melinda Newman, executive editor for billboard. And we’re so happy to be here today with Morgan Evans. This baby this kid crazy. We’re the only stop between you in the airport and going back home. Are you excited to get back home?
Morgan Evans 0:43 I actually am pretty excited to get back home. I love it out here though, too. So I’ve been out here a few days. I’m ready to go back to my bed. Now. Let’s talk
Melinda Newman 0:50 Now. Let’s talk about what brought you out here you are out here on the Brett Young tour. Yep. You played the Greek theatre this past weekend. Talk about playing the Greek.
Morgan Evans 0:57 I said this on stage the other night actually. And growing up in Australia. It’s not like you know the names of many American venues. But you know, Madison Square Garden is one of those, Hollywood Bowl, one of those Red Rocks, one of those and the Greek theatre is one of those and it’s my first time getting to play there and it lived up. When the sun goes down. It’s just people. The words and music it’s unreal.
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Father’s Day is this Sunday (June 18), but there’s still time to find a great gift.
Dads can be tough to shop for, and if you don’t know what to get him, Billboard‘s got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of some music-themed, last-minute Father’s Day gifts on Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers that offer fast delivery and in-store pick up. From speakers to whiskey to socks, Dad is sure to love these gifts. But it’s not just for Father’s Day, this list can be used for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.
Concerts tickets are an easy but also thoughtful last-minute gift option. And given that 2023 has brought us some of the biggest tours in the last few years, there’s lot to choose from. But if you want to expand your gifting options, see below for a roundup of 23 of the best gift ideas for music-loving dads. For more shopping recommendations, be sure to read our Father’s Day gift guide with items starting at just $6 and best colognes for men.
The bestselling 1,000 Records Covers features iconic cover art from the 1960s up to the 1990s including album covers for Simon & Garfunkle, Billy Joel and more.
Relive David Bowie’s legendary career in the form of a classic board game. Monopoly: David Bowie is stocked up for Father’s Day. Players can buy, sell, and trade albums in Bowie’s legendary discography and choose from six collectible custom tokens representing projects like Black Tie White Noise, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, and Ashes to Ashes. In this special-edition game, the usual Monopoly houses and hotels have been replaced with “Arenas” and “Stadiums” that you can build atop Bowie’s discography which is featured on the board. The game is designed for two to six players, ages 8+. And if you order from Amazon it’ll be delivered before Father’s Day.
Ice Cold shares the history of jewelry in hip-hop. Comprised of 40 years of “iconic imagery and compelling stories” the book features everyone from hip-hop veterans like Run DMC, Tupac and Jay Z to new schoolers like Migos and Cardi B.
Does your dad need a cool place to leave his keys? This key holder is the only one of its kind officially licensed by Fender. It’s made with real amp fabric, guitar plugs, input jacks, and the iconic brushed metal Fender logo. The key holder features four, laser etched Fender guitar plug keychains and one wall mounting kit with included hardware. Looking for something cheaper? Check out these guitar-shaped jacket hooks that are on sale for $14.
Commemorate a music-loving father with this personalized LP wall art made from an upcycled vinyl LP, finished in a dazzling gold hue and suspended in a stylish, floating frame.
Also in the coffee aisle, this stainless steel tumbler has double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention that will keep coffee and tea hot for up to eight hours and icy beverages cold for up to 12 hours.
This barbecue tool set will be great for a music-loving dad who likes to grill. The stainless-steel, two-piece set features a pair of tongs and spatula shaped like a classic rock guitar.
It’s almost summer, which means it’s time to upgrade dad’s sound system. The Bose Soundlink Revolve+ is a great portable speaker with good battery life and exceptional sound.
If your dad prefers a wired option, get him a Marshall speaker! The Marshall Acton II blends modern features with Marshall’s vintage aesthetic. The speaker comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and a range of up to 30 feet.
If you really want to get retro, check out the Crosley Rhapsody Entertainment Center. The compact device has as a three-speed turntable, CD player, AM/FM radio and a built-in Bluetooth receiver.
Looking for a sleek pair of wireless headphones? These Phillips over-ear Bluetooth headphones have hit their lowest price in a month. The headphones offer noise cancellation for full sound immersion, up to 27 hours of battery life and quick charging capabilities.
AirPods are a safe bet, and it doesn’t hurt that they offer exceptional sound (especially the AirPods Pro). Apple’s 2nd generation AirPods and AirPods Pro are currently on sale for $99at Amazon, Walmart and other retailers but there’s no telling how long the deal will last, so you might want to purchase them soon before the price goes back up.
A perfect Father’s Day gift for Dead Heads! These Grateful Dead stash box boasts a cool and colorful design on the front and back. The box measures 6.8 x 8.6 x 3.9 inches.
Pour it up for dad with Bob Dylan’s very own whiskey. The brand boasts “notes of vanilla and baked bread layered over toasted oak,” thanks to its six and a half years in American oak barrels. Click here for more musician-owned liquor brands.
Sammy Hargar & Guy Fieri Santo Fino Blanco Tequila
If your dad is more of a tequila guy, Sammy Hagar and celebrity chef Guy Fieri teamed up with Juan Eduardo Nuñez, a third-generation distiller from distillery El Viejito in Jalisco for Santo, which offers “a sinfully smooth old world style tequila blanco, an oak-aged reposado, and the world’s first mezquila.”
Order the Santo Blanco via Total Wine & More here, or by clicking the links above. Order the mezquila (a blend of mezcal and tequila) with one-hour delivery on Drizly here. And if you’re dad is more of a wine drinker, read our list of musician-owned wine brands.
For jazz fans, the Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool documentary shares the story of one of jazz’s most influential trumpeters, bandleader and trend-setters. Directed by award-winning documentarian Stanley Nelson, Birth of the Cool features Davis’ music from live performances, studio recordings and outtakes, a bonus DVD disc of live footage from the Montreux Jazz Festival, interviews with Quincy Jones, Santana, Wayne Shorter and more. This Blu-ray/DVD set is available at Amazon and Best Buy.
Cheers to karaoke night! This portable karaoke machine has a built-in battery that works for up to 4-6 hours, Bluetooth 5.0 — and it’s small enough to sit on a tabletop. If you’re looking for a cheaper, tabletop option this karaoke machine is on sale for $59.99. Click here for larger karaoke machines.
Need an affordable record player? The utilizes the popular suitcase design with built-in Bluetooth, 3-speed capabilities of 33/45/78 RMP. See more record players and turntable here.
Talk about epic! This clock will add a splash of artistry to any wall décor. It’s constructed with premium, shatter-resistant materials and available in natural, black or white frame color and you can chose between a black or white hand and different designs.
A smart watch for music lovers? The Garmin Venu Sq – Music Edition GPS smartwatch combines daily style and on-device music storage with health monitoring and fitness features to keep your dad on track. The stylish watch features a bright color display and the battery last for six hours in smartwatch mode and up to 14 hours in GPS mode.
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A man who unsuccessfully sued Cardi B after his giant back tattoo was unwittingly photoshopped into one of her album covers has agreed to repay a whopping $350,000 in legal bills that the superstar spent defeating his lawsuit.
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Why would he do all that? Possibly because Cardi’s lawyers were gearing up to formally demand that he repay her attorneys’ fees — a prize to which she was potentially eligible after beating his accusations in court. Under that process, Cardi and her pricey team of lawyers could have won even more than $350,000.
“The parties now have reached an agreement avoiding the necessity of defendants’ motion for attorney’s fees and application to tax costs,” the two sides wrote in Monday’s filing, hinting at the looming threat of such a fee motion from Cardi’s team.
Attorneys for both sides declined to comment on the agreement when reached by Billboard on Monday.
Brophy sued Cardi in 2017 for millions in damages, claiming he was “devastated, humiliated and embarrassed” by the cover of Cardi’s Gangsta Bitch. The image featured the then-rising star taking a swig of a large beer, staring directly into the camera with her legs spread wide and holding a man’s head while he appears to perform oral sex on her.
The actual man in the image was a model who had consented to the shoot, but a giant tattoo on the man’s back belonged to Brophy. Unbeknownst to Cardi, a freelance graphic designer had typed “back tattoos” into Google Image Search, found one that fit (Brophy’s) and superimposed it onto the model’s body.
Brophy’s lawsuit claimed Cardi and others involved in the cover had used his likeness without his consent and also violated his right to privacy by casting him in a “false light” that was “highly offensive.” Cardi’s lawyers called the allegations “sheer fantasy” and “vastly overblown,” arguing that nobody would have recognized a relatively unknown man based merely on his back.
During a four-day trial in October, Cardi took the stand to defend herself. When examined by Brophy’s attorney, A. Barry Cappello, things repeatedly got heated between the two — so much so that at one point the judge cleared the jury, told Cappello he had “totally crossed the line” and threatened to declare a mistrial.
At the end of the trial, the jury agreed with the superstar’s defenses, clearing Cardi of all Brophy’s claims. Brophy later asked the judge to throw out the verdict for a lack of evidence, but the judge denied that motion in December. Brophy then filed a motion in January seeking a new trial, arguing that the star “engaged in theatrics” on the witness stand and deprived him of a fair trial.
Under Monday’s agreement, that motion will be withdrawn, and Brophy will “waive and irrevocably relinquish” any chance to challenge the verdict on appeal. In return, Cardi’s attorneys will similarly waive their right to file a motion formally seeking an award of attorneys’ fees.
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