This week was particularly big for K-pop, as Monsta X announced a virtual concert, Blackpink released their highly anticipated single “How You Like That”, and BTS released the music video for “Stay Gold.” Additionally, Big Hit Entertainment announced a series of BTS books “Graphic Letters”!
In other pop news, Halsey announced a poetry book, Doja Cat released her vibrant “Like That” video, Selena Gomez joined a Trevor Daniel remix, and much more.
Take a look at some of the biggest music events of the week below.
The stars celebrated father’s day
While many Father’s Day celebrations looked very different this year, especially for those who can’t see their loved ones in person, the musicians still pay tribute to parents everywhere. Check out a summary of the celebrities who posted heresee Drake’s thanks to other parents here and watch the special video of “First Man” by Camila Cabello here.
The most important artists have been announced as concert performers “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future”
The musicians will lend their voices to another important cause, as Global Citizen and the European Commission have announced that the concert “Global Goal: United for our Future” will take place on Saturday, June 27. The event will shed light on how the global coronavirus The pandemic has disproportionately impacted underserved communities, and will feature performances by Miley Cyrus, Shakira, J Balvin, Justin Bieber and Quavo, Jennifer Hudson, Coldplay, Usher, Christine and the Queens, Chloe x Halle and Yemi Alade. Learn more here.
Monsta X will take the stage for their only live concert later this summer
Another day, another virtual concert event, but this is one you definitely won’t want to miss. Presented by LiveXLive, the virtual MonstaX Live from Seoul with Luv The event will take place on July 25. Fans can expect the boy band K-pop to perform a mix of songs in English (from their 2020 album) All about luv) and hits in Korean. Find out more here.
Artist directors, attorneys, agents and other industry professionals have launched Black Music Action Coalition
The Black Music Action Coalition, working in partnership with #TheShowMustBePaused, is committed to “advancing not only racial justice in the music industry, but also society at large, in accordance with the mission of the Black Lives Matter.” BillboardGail Mitchell reports.
More than 30 leading artists, attorneys, business managers, agents and other industry professionals have come together as BMAC, and are calling on the music industry to “put in place a plan for change … within the next few years. 30 days”. Cardi B, Travis Scott and Billie Eilish are among those supporting the advocacy organization’s open letter calling for immediate action towards lasting change. Learn more here.
Billboard plunged deep into the TikTok (music) business
How does your influence status on TikTok become $$$? Billboard researcher Tatiana Cirisano researched, and if you have the slightest interest in what TikTok is (and how it creates music stars), you will want watch this. “Like many teens, Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae first saw TikTok as a fun distraction,” writes Cirisano. “Now two of their top influencers are driving Hot 100 hits and observing a whole new type of celebrity, while demonstrating how much artists and labels need them.”
They want more? Dig in this story about musicians who want to be known as more than “TikTok artists” despite being on the app, and here they are 10 TikTok music influencers you need to know.
Big Hit Entertainment announced a series of BTS books “Graphic Lyrics”
ARMY has a new way to dive into their favorite BTS music, as their label announced “Graphic Lyrics,” a series of graphic books representing five songs by the boy band K-pop. (Books quickly sold out on Weverse.)
“With ‘Graphic Lyrics’, we are introducing a new way to enjoy music for the first time with BTS songs and we are planning to continue the series with multi-label artists from Big Hit as well,” Big Hit Entertainment said in a statement. We hope that the ‘Graphic Letters’ series, which captures the sensitivity of paper books when translating music into writing and painting, will be a unique experience not only for BTS fans but also for the public audience. ” Learn more here.
Another day, another talented boy in America has talent
Annie Jones, 12, went to AGT Stage for an audition with “Dance Monkey” by Tones and me, and we nailed it completely. At the end of his performance, the crowd at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium was on his feet, and Jones won cheers from judges Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel. Check out the spectacular performance here.
Kelly Clarkson covered a TLC classic
In other cover news, Clarkson took on the 1999 TLC hit “Unpretty” for the latest issue of Kellyoke, which airs alongside Kelly Clarkson’s show. With Clarkson’s bandmates joining her remotely, the talented multi-hyphenate put her own spin on the track. So good! Check out the cover here.
Halsey announced he has a book to come
Queen Halsey’s original book of poetry? Yes please. The singer’s next project, titled I would leave if I could, will be released this November. “Poetry infuses everything Halsey does, from music to painting to acting, so it is no surprise that she is so endowed with verse,” said Stephanie Frerich, executive editor of Simon & Schuster in a statement on the 144-page book. “We were immediately captivated by her poems like millions of people by her music.” Learn more here.
Doja Cat unleashed her intergalactic video “Like That”
With a little help from featured artist Gucci Mane, Doja came up with the colorful video for her latest single. Of course, he follows his first number 1 single, “Say So”, and it is clear that Doja shows no signs of slowing down in terms of spreading emotion around her. Hot pink album. Check out the new video here.
The artists did not stop during the presentations of Billboard Live At Home
Neon Trees, Nelson, and Hayley Kiyoko were the artists in this week’s Billboard Live At-Home series lineup and, as always, performed intimate sets for fans while raising money for great causes. In case you have missed any of them, visit all the sets again. here.
Blackpink, Selena Gomez and newest music released
Blackpink is back in our area when the K-pop quartet returned with their highly anticipated single “How You Like That”. Also, Selena Gomez uploaded to the remix of “Past Life” by Trevor Daniel, cheat codes led fans to “Heaven” with his new songBritish singer-songwriter Claudia Valentina released her stunning debut song “Seven” and more. Here is all the new music you need to know!
Stonewall Day Stream lineup includes President Obama and Taylor Swift
Obama, Swift, Demi Lovato, Cynthia Erivo, Kesha, Hayley Kiyoko, Katy Perry, Christian Siriano, George Takei, Donatella Versace, Chelsea Clinton and many more will appear or perform during the virtual event later today (June 26) to commemorate the Stonewall Riots Pride Live’s special Stonewall Day broadcast event will air live on Logo’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Learn more about tuning in here.
