Row Lowe Reflects on Recording a Demo with Toto in the ‘80s

Veteran actor Rob Lowe has used a recent episode of his podcast to reflect on how he almost embarked upon a music career thanks to Toto.

Lowe made the claim during a discussion with journalist, author, and fellow podcaster Bill Simmons as part of the latest episode of SiriusXM’s Literally! With Rob Lowe. During their chat, the pair switched their focus onto the world of ’80s music and nascent documentary Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, for which Simmons is an executive producer.

“That’s the other thing about yacht rock,” Simmons said during a focus on the somewhat negative attitudes to the genre in recent years. “These songs were some of – literally – the biggest songs of the year; songs that won Grammys.

“[The Doobie Brothers’] ‘Minute by Minute’ won a Grammy, Christopher Cross won, like, four Grammys. Toto crushed at the Grammys. Toto crushed at the Grammys to the point that people got pissed about it. Like, there was a Grammys backlash. They were like, ‘Who the fuck are these guys?’”

Lowe countered Simmons’ claims about Toto’s success at the 1983 Grammy Awards (in which they won six awards due to the success of Toto IV and lead single “Rosanna”) by recalling how he too had a brush with the Los Angeles rockers.

“I got one for ya. There was a minute in the ’80s where I was definitely doing too much Bolivian marching powder and just being a fucking lunatic,” Lowe remembered. “And [it was] also coming at the time in a young actor’s career where they’re too old to play the roles they’ve been playing, but they’re too young to play the roles that will last you the rest of your life, which are really the great ones. And you can kind of feel it.

“I love music so much, as evidenced by this talk and all of that, that I got it into my head that maybe I should think more about music and I cut a demo with Toto.”

“Wow, this is one of the reasons you’re the world’s most interesting man,” Simmons responded. “You were partying with the Showtime Lakers as they were winning titles during the Magic’s shots scenario. Who weren’t you involved with in L.A. in the ’80s?”

“Probably nobody, because I also took having fun very seriously,” Lowe added.

Lower did not elaborate on the track further, and it’s unclear what happened to the demo that he recorded with Toto, or if it may ever see a potential release – ideally on a future sequel to the Yacht Rock documentary.

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Third Man RecordsThe White Stripes Detail 20th Anniversary ‘Get Behind Me Satan’ Companion Release

The “most misunderstood entry” in the White Stripes’ back catalog is getting a revisit for its 20th anniversary.

Released as part of the ongoing Vault subscription series from Jack White’s Third Man Records, Get Behind Me Satan XX comes packaged as part of a special two-record set alongside an additional 7″ record and a Blu-Ray and serves as a companion to the original 2005 album.

“Often mistaken as a break-up album, a treatise on fame, or a ‘piano’ album, the record is most accurately described in Jack White’s own words as focused on the truth,” a statement from Third Man Records reads. “The fact that it was in no way Elephant, Part 2 only further confused, infuriated, and/or beguiled many.

“Twenty years later and the album still stands out for how fresh and how timeless it sounds. In the face of newfound worldwide commercial success, no other contemporary rock band had the stones to introduce mandolin, tympani, hand bells and marimba into their arsenal, let alone embark on deep tours of both Central America and Eastern Europe. But as has long been established, the White Stripes were singular. They were never like anybody else. What enchants now, upon further reflection, is the disparate threads that all came together to make Satan so refreshing.”

The first disc of the new package comes front-stacked with previously-unreleased demos of the album and alternate studio takes. “At the same time both skeletal and enlightening, Jack White’s songwriting demos from 2004 and early 2005 – captured with zero concern for fidelity or thought that anyone else would ever hear them – are of prime excitement here,” the statement adds.

Meanwhile, the second disc features previously-unreleased live recordings from the album’s 2005 tour, while the additional 7″ record features “one of the great white whales in Stripes history”, a recording of the long sought-after “Spitting Tacks”. Additionally, the Blu-Ray captures footage of the band during a tour of Central and South America in support of the original record.

“Armed with a mini-DV camera and free reign to capture whatever caught his eye, David James Swanson tagged along on the White Stripes Central and South American tour in 2005,” Third Man Records added. “A soundcheck here, rabid fans singing along there, it’s all crystalline visual quality on a handheld scale. While it would be too grandiose to deem this a ‘film’, the collection of sequences and behind-the-scenes moments captured here are a striking, complimentary statement of the unique and chaotic time that the White Stripes inhabited in this era.”

In typical fashion, the nascent package is rounded out by an expansive archival booklet which collects photos, concert posters, a comprehensive list of tour dates, “and all the exhaustive details fans have come to expect from these anniversary editions”.

Released in June 2005 as the White Stripes’ fifth – and penultimate – album, Get Behind Me Satan peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and saw the group win the Grammy for Best Alternative Album the following year.

While the original album has been occasionally reissued since its original release, Third Man Records’ Vault editions are not reissued, with those interested in the Get Behind Me Satan XX advised to sign up to the Vault before Jan. 31st.

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John Mayer Sends a Message to Those Who ‘Lost Everything’ in LA Wildfires: ‘I Don’t Practice Prayer, But Tonight I Will Say One’

John Mayer is sending a message to victims of the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles County, recognizing that many of the losses suffered this week are truly and tragically irreplaceable.

On his social accounts, Mayer shared a photo of a file folder containing photos of his 97-year-old father, Richard, “spanning his life from being a baby, an educator, a husband and a father,” which the singer/songwriter called “the most valuable thing I own.”

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“It’s the only evidence of his life that will exist over time,” Mayer wrote in his caption. “These are the ‘documents’ you read about people taking from their homes. When you hear someone say they’ve lost everything in a fire, this is much of that everything, if not all of it. Those who say they’ll be okay still have their folders and their albums. Those who are inconsolable have lost them.”

Many ordered to evacuate fire zones starting on Tuesday had just minutes to round up their families and pets and grab anything they could before leaving homes they might never return to. Mayer’s caption addressed those who didn’t have time to salvage anything beyond the essentials, like the sentimental treasures that can never be replaced.

“Just behind the immeasurable loss of life is the loss of the proof of life,” he wrote. “I don’t practice prayer but tonight I will say one for everyone who no longer has these items. It’s not about the art and the collectibles. It’s the photos, the letters, the class rings, the eyeglasses and the things we keep to remind us that those we loved were here. May those who have lost so much find some semblance of hope and support from their family and friends.”

Mayer ended his message by urging everyone to “stay safe, look out for yourself and for one another, and trust that humanity and all it entails, though sometimes hard to see, is alive and well. This is truly devastating.”

Five people have been confirmed dead after multiple fires raging throughout Los Angeles County, starting on Tuesday. Late Thursday, the latest blaze, called the the Kenneth Fire, was threatening the Calabasas area. Billboard has compiled an updating list of organizations offering relief for musicians and music industry professionals affected by the hugely destructive blazes, as well as an ongoing roundup of events and concerts canceled or postponed due to the fires.

Find Mayer’s full message below:

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Perform Emotional Cover of ‘Imagine’ At President Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter featured a number of reverent tributes to the nation’s 39th commander-in-chief. But one of the most touching moments during Thursday morning’s (Jan. 9) event came when country couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed a moving cover of John Lennon’s 1971 homage to peace, “Imagine.”

Brooks played the song’s iconic melody on an acoustic guitar, singing, “Imagine there’s no heaven/ It’s easy if you try/ No hell below us/ Above us, only sky,” his voice echoing through the majestic 188-year-old Washington National Cathedral, which has hosted the funeral and memorial services for almost all of the 21 Presidents who’ve died since Congress approved its charter in 1893.

The deliberate pace of the performance — and the addition of a piano accompaniment — appeared to move many of the dignitaries on hand, which included all the former living Presidents. Soon-to-be-ex-President Joe Biden bowed his head at one point as his successor, former President Donald Trump seemed to close his eyes briefly during the performance.

“You may say I’m a dreamer/ But I’m not the only one,” Brooks sang as wife Yearwood joined in, matching his vocals on the lines, “I hope someday you’ll join us/ And the world will live as one.” That final line was delivered as the couple looked into each other’s eyes and held the moment for a beat, with Brooks leaning in to give Yearwood a kiss on the cheek.

The choice of the song — which was one of three-time Grammy winner Carter’s favorites — was an interesting one, given the late 39th President’s deep faith. Carter taught Sunday school in his native Plains, GA nearly every weekend after leaving the White House in 1981 and often spoke of the importance of religion in his life. In contrast, Lennon’s song features the lines “Imagine there’s no countries/ It isn’t hard to do/ Nothing to kill or die for/ And no religion, too.”

The song’s messages of peace, unity and “no need for greed or hunger,” and the dream of a “brotherhood of man,” however, more closely mirror Carter’s humanitarian post-White House efforts, which included building houses with Habitat for Humanity, and a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to promote human rights around the world.

The performance was one of the first public appearances by Brooks and Yearwood — who often joined Carter on his Habitat For Humanity efforts — since an anonymous woman filed sexual assault charges against Brooks in October, accusing him of sexual battery, assault and battery; Brooks has adamantly denied the claims.

Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at age 100, was the longest-lived President in U.S. history and the first to live to the century mark. In addition to Biden and Trump — as well as their wives, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Melania Trump — the funeral was attended by former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton and George and Laura Bush, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff; CNN reported that former First Lady Michelle Obama was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict.

In addition to the Brooks/Yearwood performance and a number of other moving tributes from Carter’s family, the funeral included a eulogy by Biden, who is less than two weeks away from the end of his term, after which he will be replaced by twice-impeached former President Trump.

The President repeatedly hailed Carter’s deep faith and strong moral outlook, noting that he was likely the first Senator to endorse Carter’s long-shot 1976 candidacy, “based on what I believe is Jimmy Carter’s enduring attribute: character, character, character.” Biden added, “Jimmy Carter’s friendship taught me, and through his life, taught me, that strength of character is more than title or the power we hold. It’s the strength to understand that everyone should be treated with dignity, respect, that everyone, and I mean everyone, deserves an even shot.”

After the funeral, Carter’s body will be flown back to Georgia for a private family funeral before he is buried on the grounds of his home in Plains next to his late wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.

Watch footage of the “Imagine” performance below.

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Lily Allen Shuts Down Drug Rumors, Gives Mental Health Update: ‘I’m Really Not in a Good Place’

Lily Allen just gave fans another update on her mental health, shutting down rumors that she’s been using drugs.

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On the latest episode of her Miss Me? podcast posted Thursday (Jan. 9), the 39-year-old singer told co-host Miquita Oliver that she’s “really not in a good place” lately. “I know I’ve been talking about it for months, but I’ve been spiraling and spiraling and spiraling and it’s got out of control,” she continued.

Noting that she’s having trouble feeling “interested in anything,” Allen detailed how panic attacks have forced her to leave events and hangouts with friends early. “I just can’t concentrate on anything except the pain that I’m going through,” she added.

That said, the “Smile” singer revealed that she’ll be taking an extended break from the podcast — but not for any other reason that might be gleaned from the “vicious rumors” Allen said she’s seen about herself in recent weeks. “I do want to reassure people, because there will be speculation … I’ve not relapsed,” she told listeners.

Allen has been open in the past about her struggles with addiction. She got sober in 2019 and, the following year, married her husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour.

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And despite what might be circulating online, Allen affirmed that she still hasn’t looked back since. “I know there’s been some horrible blind items on the internet about me being found by my husband in a crack den being surrounded by men,” Allen said on Miss Me? as Oliver laughed in disbelief. “I don’t know who’s spreading these vicious rumors, but that’s not true.”

Allen’s latest update comes a few weeks after she said on a December episode of the podcast that she’d been “going through a tough time over the last few months” as her eating had “become a real issue.” The English singer-songwriter has also previously opened up about being diagnosed with ADHD in 2023 and struggling with PTSD after delivering a stillborn son named George in 2010.

The podcaster is also Mom to daughters Ethel and Marnie, whom she shares with ex-husband Sam Cooper. On the latest episode, she also touched on how she’s been leaning on her family unit during her difficult period, telling Oliver, “We are a support network for each other and encourage each other to talk about our feelings, but I think the main thing is telling them we’re going to get through it and be fine.”

If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health or substance abuse disorders, reach out to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration‘s national helpline 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for confidential treatment referrals and information. If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder, you can contact the ANAD helpline at 1 (888) 375-7767 or the National Alliance for Eating Disorders at 1 (866) 662-1235.

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Brad Paisley Reveals His & Wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s Former L.A.-Area Home Burned in Wildfires

Devastating wildfires have ravaged thousands of acres in and around Los Angeles over the past few days, burning homes and businesses and devastating communities including Pacific Palisades, Pasadena and Altadena.

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The wildfires also claimed a home in Pacific Palisades that at one time belonged to country singer Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley. The couple currently live in Tennessee, but the musician shared in an Instagram post that their family holds fond memories of the Pacific Palisades home.

“We lived in Pacific Palisades for years. It was the first house Kim and I bought together,” Paisley wrote in the post, alongside a photo of a firefighter battling flames and thick smoke. “Memories were made with some of our dearest friends- the first nursery we had to prep, the birthing classes with @kevinnealon and @sukiyeagley. Walking to the local restaurants, the Gelson’s, and the Starbucks.

“That beautiful old house burned last night. As did most of that community. So many good people displaced, devastated and cast out all over LA. I would post a link to donate or raise awareness or something but it all feels so much bigger than that. I don’t know where to begin. I’m sure those of you reading this will find some way to help if you can, but mostly right now I just want to mourn the loss of a town. And acknowledge the beauty and the memories of what it was.”

Paisley added, “It is all so tragic and sad. Love to you all. #pacificpalisades #firstresponders When I find the right link I’ll post.”

Williams-Paisley commented on Paisley’s post, writing, “Beautiful post, thank you. I don’t have the words right now. 💔💔💔”

Others from the country music community shared their condolences and thoughts in response to Paisley’s post, including Morgan Wade, Mark Wills and Lindsay Ell.

Several celebrities have been among those who have seen their residences devastated in the wildfires, including Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal and Mandy Moore.

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Travis Scott, SZA & Future Face Copyright Suit Over ‘Telekinesis’

Travis Scott, SZA and Future are facing a copyright lawsuit over allegations that they stole key elements of their 2023 hit “Telekinesis” from an earlier track.

In a complaint filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, Victory Boyd (a singer signed to Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation record label) says the stars copied lyrics and other elements from her 2019 song “Like The Way It Sounds” and used them in “Telekinesis,” which spent 11 weeks on the Hot 100.

“Scott, Sza, Future and all defendants intentionally and willfully copied plaintiffs’ original work, specifically plaintiff’s lyrics, when they commercially released the infringing work,” write Boyd’s lawyers.

Boyd claims that she initially shared  “Like The Way” with Kanye West, who then recorded it as a track called “Ultrasounds.” West (who is not named in the lawsuit) then allegedly shared the song with Scott, who then shared it with SZA and Future.

“Scott gained access to the studio plaintiff left the original work in and began creating the infringing work,” Boyd’s lawyers write. “In May of 2023, Scott, SZA and Future agreed to create the infringing work by copying plaintiff’s original work.”

Notably, the lawsuit say the stars have essentially admitted to using her song. When “Telekinesis” was first uploaded to streaming platforms, Boyd’s lawyers say she was credited as a co-writer in the metadata. More recently, they say she’s been offered an 8 percent songwriting credit to resolve the dispute.

But Boyd appears focused on the fact that she “never granted permission” for her song to be used in the first place – saying the track had been taken without her “authorization, knowledge or consent.”

Also named as a defendant in the lawsuit is Audemars Piguet, a Swiss watchmaker that has partnered with Scott’s Cactus Jack brand for a collaborative line of watches. Boyd says the company used “Telekinesis” in advertising videos even after she and her publisher expressly refused their request for a license.

“The defendants and AP partnered to publish and commercially release an advertising campaign broadcasting the infringing work over the plaintiff’s objection,” her lawyers write.

The connection between “Telekinesis” and Boyd is hardly a secret. On the crowd-sourced lyrics database Genius, fans have noted that the song was “originally written by Victory Boyd as a gospel song” for West, then was “passed around many artists” before it “eventually ended up being a Travis song.”

Reps for Scott, SZA and Future did not immediately return requests for comment.

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Liam Payne Cause of Death Confirmed as ‘Polytrauma’ in U.K. Inquest

The U.K. inquest into the cause of death for Liam Payne has concluded that the former One Direction singer and solo star died of “polytrauma” after his fall from a third-story hotel balcony in Argentina on Oct. 16. According to BBC News, the Buckinghamshire Coroner’s Court was told at the hearing held on Dec. 17 that it could take “some time” to establish the cause of death for the 31-year-old star.

Polytrauma refers to multiple traumatic injuries to a person’s body and organs. The U.K. inquest’s findings mirror those of Argentinian officials, who said in November that Payne’s death was caused by “multiple trauma” and “internal and external hemorrhage,” as a result of the fall.

The U.K. inquest also heard that after being flown back to England for his funeral, Payne’s body was identified with the “assistance of the funeral director in Buckinghamshire.” During the hearing, the BBC reported that Senior Coroner Crispin Butler, said, “Whilst there are ongoing investigations in Argentina into the circumstances of Liam’s death, over which I have no legal jurisdiction, it is anticipated that procuring the relevant information to address particularly how Liam came by his death may take some time through the formal channel of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.”

To date, five people have been charged in Payne’s death, including the arrest last week of Braian Piaz, one of two men accused of supplying drugs to the singer. The others charged to date include CasaSur Palermo Hotel manager Gilda Martin, receptionist Esteban Grassi and Payne’s friend Roger Nores, all of whom are facing manslaughter charges; hotel employee Ezequiel Pereyra has also been charged with supplying drugs to the singer.

The final autopsy report from Argentinian’s authorities attributed Payne’s death to multiple traumas and hemorrhages he suffered from the fall, with a toxicology report noting the presence of alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants in his system at the time of death. Before the fall, the head receptionist at the hotel made two emergency calls requesting medical services — the first of which reported that a guest was “trashing the entire room,” with the second expressing a concern that the guest “may be in danger.”

Payne was laid to rest in November in his native U.K. at a funeral attended by his former 1D bandmates, his girlfriend Katie Cassidy and ex-partner Cheryl Cole, with whom he shared a son, Bear.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: Here’s How to Watch the Orange Bowl Online for Free

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The Orange Bowl, which is also the College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal, features two NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision powerhouses looking to advance to the big CFP National Championship game. But first, the Fighting Irish and the Nittany Lions battle each other for a chance to win it all.

The No. 7-ranked Notre Dame (13-1) take on the No. 6-ranked Penn State (13-2) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 9.

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When Does Notre Dame vs. Penn State Start?

The Notre Dame vs. Penn State game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game airs on ESPN.

Where to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State for Free

For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV — also offer a free trial so you can watch ESPN for free.

Keep reading for more details on how to watch the Notre Dame-Penn State game with DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV.

How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State With DirecTV Stream

A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN for Notre Dame vs. Penn State — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.

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How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State With Hulu + Live TV

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions game on ESPN is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.

Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.

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Who Is Performing During Notre Dame vs. Penn State Halftime Show?

While the Band of the Fighting Irish and the Penn State Blue Band marching bands are in attendance at the Orange Bowl, Academy of Country Music Award-winner Nate Smith is set to headline the 2025 Capital One Halftime Show. Additionally, recording artists Lauren Alaina, Fitz and The Tantrums, Walker Hayes, Gavin DeGraw, Flo Rida and Andy Grammer are also scheduled to perform.

How to Buy Notre Dame vs. Penn State Tickets Online

Want to attend the Notre Dame-Penn State game in person? There are still last-minute tickets to the Orange Bowl game available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.

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Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, Orange Bowl 2025: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions broadcasts on ESPN. It’s also available to livestream on DirecTV Stream for free on Thursday, Jan. 9.

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Albums With the Most Weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in the 21st Century

“The kicky, 23-year-old British singer released her second album, the break-up requiem 21, in February, but it wasn’t just heartbreak that made her popular,” Billboard wrote in December 2011. “In contemporary music, Adele is one of a kind, a woman who thrives off no bells and whistles, just pure personality and talent (and the ability to make the toughest curmudgeon cry).”

Following the set’s arrival, it launched at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and ran up 24 nonconsecutive weeks at the summit through June 2012 – the most of any album on the chart over the first quarter of the century. Along the way, 21 spun off three enduring No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 – “Rolling in the Deep,” “Someone Like You” and “Set Fire to the Rain” – and won the Grammy for album of the year.

“It’s been the most erratic year,” Adele reflected late in her dominant 2011. “It’s been f–king brilliant and exciting and emotional. Professionally, it’s been a year that will define my life forever.” Still, Adele – who revealed last August the she and super-agent Rich Paul are getting married after dating since 2021 – added, “Not having someone to share all this with made me miserable at times, to be honest. I wanted nothing more than to be in love and be loved back. That was until I remembered I was sharing it with millions and millions and millions of people!”

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Below, run down the albums (including others that turned heartbreak into hits) with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart over the first 25 years of the 21st century.

Plus, browse highlights of Billboard’s Top Artists of the 21st Century chart and the entire 100-position ranking in Billboard’s charts menu, as well as the leading titles on Billboard’s Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century chart and Then, check back tomorrow (Jan. 10) for the premiere of Billboard’s Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century chart.

Billboard’s Top Artists, Top Billboard 200 Albums and Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century recaps reflect performance on weekly charts dated Jan. 1, 2000, through Dec. 28, 2024. The Top Artists category ranks the best-performing acts in that span based on activity on the Billboard 200 and Hot 100. (Titles released prior to mid-1999 are excluded, although such entries that appeared on the Billboard 200 or Hot 100 in that span contribute to the calculation of the Top Artists chart.)

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