The New York Times – Music:
The dance-oriented surprise release debuts with the equivalent of 204,000 sales — the streaming star’s lowest opening-week tally for a studio album.
Author: Ben Sisario
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BTS’s ‘Proof’ Is No. 1 as the K-Pop Group Takes a Break
The New York Times – Music:
The boy band’s new compilation marks its sixth time atop the Billboard 200 chart. The group’s seven members will focus on solo projects.
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Drake Surprise Releases a New Album, ‘Honestly, Nevermind’
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper’s 14-track seventh studio album came out at midnight, about six hours after it was announced on social media.
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Beyoncé Announces New Album ‘Renaissance,’ Out Next Month
The New York Times – Music:
The new project, apparently with the subtitle “Act I,” will be released on July 29, according to the singer’s social media accounts.
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Rolling Stones Concert Postponed After Mick Jagger Tests Positive for Virus
The New York Times – Music:
The band said the show would be rescheduled. Jagger, 78, has said in interviews that he was vaccinated, and has urged fans to get their shots.
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Kate Bush Rides ‘Stranger Things’ to a New High on the Singles Chart
The New York Times – Music:
“Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” hit No. 4 on the U.S. singles chart this week, 37 years after its release. Harry Styles’s “As It Was” is still No. 1.
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The Grammys Have a New Award: Songwriter of the Year
The New York Times – Music:
The honor is part of a slate of changes, including a best score soundtrack award for video games and a merit award for best song for social change.
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Island Records’ Chris Blackwell Finally Tells His Story
The New York Times – Music:
In a new memoir, the 84-year-old founder of Island Records reflects on helping bring the music of Bob Marley, U2 and Grace Jones to the world.
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Harry Styles Is No. 1 With a Record-Breaking Total for Vinyl Sales
The New York Times – Music:
“Harry’s House,” the British pop star’s third solo album, moved more copies on vinyl since at least 1991, when SoundScan began keeping reliable sales data.