The New York Times – Music:
The country singer was rebuked by the music industry after using a racial slur. Still, “Dangerous: The Double Album” has logged 86 weeks in the Top 10 of Billboard’s 200 chart.
Author: Ben Sisario
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DJ Khaled’s Latest All-Star Album, ‘God Did,’ Is His Fourth No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The LP, featuring Drake, Kanye West and others, had the equivalent of 107,500 sales in the United States last week. The K-pop group Twice wasn’t far behind, with 100,000 at No. 3.
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Bad Bunny’s Album Ties ‘Encanto’ for Most Weeks at No. 1 This Year
The New York Times – Music:
“Un Verano Sin Ti,” a streaming blockbuster, notches its ninth time at the top of Billboard’s chart. Rod Wave’s “Beautiful Mind,” last week’s No. 1, drops to second place.
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Taylor Swift Announces a New Album, ‘Midnights’
The New York Times – Music:
The LP, described by Swift as “the story of 13 sleepless nights,” is due Oct. 21. It will be her 10th studio album, and her fifth release in just over two years.
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Rod Wave’s ‘Beautiful Mind’ Is His Second No. 1 Album
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper and singer’s latest LP easily beat the other major debut in the Top 5 this week, Megan Thee Stallion’s “Traumazine.”
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Why Pop’s Biggest Stars Are Staying Put for Long Residencies
The New York Times – Music:
Extended runs in one venue, once associated with legacy acts, have become popular with stars including Harry Styles and BTS, lowering bills and building hype as touring costs rise.
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John L. Eastman, Lawyer and Force in Entertainment World, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
As Paul McCartney’s longtime representative, he was central to a battle over control of the Beatles’ business empire in the last days of the band.
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Bad Bunny Beats YoungBoy Never Broke Again in a Tight Race for No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” falls to No. 3 as the Puerto Rican superstar and the Louisiana rapper battle for the top spot on the Billboard album chart.
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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Is No. 1 on the Charts
The New York Times – Music:
The pop star’s seventh album debuts at No. 1 with the second-biggest opening week of the year, while her song “Break My Soul” climbs to the top of the Hot 100.