BTS Statement Misunderstood, , Band Not Going on Hiatus.
According to BTS' management team,
the K-Pop supergroup is not going on hiatus
despite reports to the contrary.
'TMZ' reports that statements made
by members of BTS were lost in translation
and misrepresented by the media.
The band's Korean management team said that
the group will not be breaking up
while the K-Pop singers pursue solo projects.
The band's Korean management team said that
the group will not be breaking up
while the K-Pop singers pursue solo projects.
On June 14, BTS caused an uproar when
a video was released of the band
discussing their future. .
The English translation of the interview
stated that the band was taking a "hiatus.".
As a result, on June 15, the music company
that represents BTS, HYBE, lost $1.7 billion
in market value during early-morning trading. .
To be clear, they are not on hiatus
but will take time to explore some
solo projects at this time and remain
active in various different formats, HYBE statement, via 'TMZ'.
BTS member Jungkook also promised fans
that the band would continue
to produce their 'Run BTS' web series.
BTS member Jungkook also promised fans
that the band would continue
to produce their 'Run BTS' web series.
He also said the band would make more music
as a group in the future after taking time
to work on their own solo careers.
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K-pop icons BTS shocked the ARMY nation on Tuesday (June 14) with the surprise announcement that they are going on an indefinite “hiatus” to allow each man time to focus on solo ventures.
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BTS Announces , They Are Taking a Break , To Pursue Solo Projects.
Members of the global phenomenon K-Pop group made the announcement on June 14.
Suga summed it up succinctly.
We're going into a hiatus now, Suga, BTS, via CNN.
A BTS representative elaborated
on Suga's statement.
To be clear, they are not on hiatus but will take time to explore some solo projects at this time and remain active in various
different formats, BTS Representative, via CNN.
RM offered insight into the dynamic the group is currently experiencing.
The problem with K-Pop and the whole idol system is that they don't give you time to mature. , RM, BTS, via CNN.
In the past, I could still balance working on music alone and doing our group promotions but now I cant do them together. It's impossible, it just won't work, RM, BTS, via CNN.
I can't be doing group stuff and then suddenly turning the focus to my own work like flipping a switch. I realized I need time on my own, RM, BTS, via CNN.
Jimin referenced the group's massive fanbase, known as the "BTS Army.".
We can't help but think of our fans no matter what. I think now, finally, we've come to think about what kind of artists we want to be remembered by our fans, Jimin, BTS, via CNN.
I think that's why we're going through a rough patch right now. We're trying to find our identity and that's an exhausting and
long process, Jimin, BTS, via CNN.
J-Hope sounded hopeful
for the future of the group.
I think that change is what we need right now. It's important for BTS to start our second chapter, J-Hope, BTS, via CNN
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Happy Birthday, Missy Elliott!.
Melissa Arnette Elliott, also known as Missy Elliott, was born on July 1, 1971, and turns 49.
She was born in
Portsmouth, Virgina.
Elliott was a
member of the
R&B group, Sista.
She later released
her debut solo album,
'Supa Dupa Fly,' in 1997.
Missy went on to release one
of her hit singles, “Work It,”.
which won a Grammy for
Best Female Rap Solo Performance.
'Billboard' named her the
best-selling female rapper in
Nielsen Music history.
She became the
first woman rapper to
be inducted into the
Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Happy Birthday,
Missy Elliott!
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Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born June 17, 1987, and turns 33.
He was born in
Compton, California.
His debut studio album,
'Section .80,' was released in 2011.
His album, 'Good Kid,
M.A.A.D City,' debuted
at No. 2 on the 'Billboard'
200 chart.
Lamar went on to release
'To Pimp a Butterfly,' which won a Grammy
for best rap album.
His album, 'Damn,' was the first
non-classical and non-jazz album
to win the Pulitzer Prize for music.
The rapper is also a member
of the hip-hop group
Black Hippy.
He has been named
the “Hottest MC in
the Game” by MTV.
Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!
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Beyoncé Teases New Album ‘Renaissance’ , Will Be Out Next Month.
Shortly after midnight on June 16, Queen Bey's forthcoming album was announced by
music streaming service Tidal.
Shortly after midnight on June 16, Queen Bey's forthcoming album was announced by
music streaming service Tidal.
According to 'Billboard,' Apple Music's pre-add function shows that 'Renaissance' will have 16 tracks.
'Page Six' reports that the project is likely a
double album since "Act I" was included in the tweet.
'Page Six' reports that the project is likely a
double album since "Act I" was included in the tweet.
The new music will serve as Beyoncé’s
seventh studio album as an individual artist.
'Page Six' reports fans suspected the 40-year-old singer
was going to make a major announcement soon because
she wiped all of her social media pages last week.
'Page Six' reports fans suspected the 40-year-old singer
was going to make a major announcement soon because
she wiped all of her social media pages last week.
Last year, in an interview with 'Harper's Bazaar,' Beyoncé seemingly hinted at the new album's title.
With all the isolation and injustice over the past year, I think we are all ready to escape, travel, love, and laugh again, Beyoncé, to 'Harper's Bazaar'.
I feel a renaissance emerging, and I want to be part of nurturing that escape in any way possible, Beyoncé, to 'Harper's Bazaar'.
'Renaissance' drops July 29
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Jennifer Hudson , Becomes an EGOT.
The 2022 Tonys took
place on June 12.
'A Strange Loop' won best musical and secured Hudson, a producer of the production, an award.
'A Strange Loop' won best musical and secured Hudson, a producer of the production, an award.
The achievement has made the 40-year-old
the third-youngest person to win an
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
The achievement has made the 40-year-old
the third-youngest person to win an
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
'Billboard' reports she's only the 17th person ever to attain EGOT status.
'Billboard' reports she's only the 17th person ever to attain EGOT status.
Additionally, Hudson is the third Black EGOT behind Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend.
Additionally, Hudson is the third Black EGOT behind Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend.
Additionally, Hudson is the third Black EGOT behind Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend.
While Hudson's achievement as one of 44 producers
of this year's best musical is noteworthy, she was
not nominated for a Tony as a performer.
While Hudson's achievement as one of 44 producers
of this year's best musical is noteworthy, she was
not nominated for a Tony as a performer.
Only four people have achieved
EGOT status as a performer.
Only four people have achieved
EGOT status as a performer.
They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno,
John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn.
They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno,
John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn.
They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno,
John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn.
They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno,
John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn
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Happy Birthday,
Kanye West!.
Kanye Omari West was born on June 8, 1977,
and turns 43 years old today.
He was born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, Illinois.
Yeezy was a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records
before releasing his debut album,
'The College Dropout,' in 2004.
West also founded
the record label,
GOOD Music.
He released a collaborative album with Jay-Z,
'Watch the Throne,' in 2011.
The album debuted at No. 1
on the 'Billboard' 200.
The fashion designer has also collaborated with Nike, Louis Vuitton, Adidas and more.
West married Kim Kardashian in 2014, and the two share four children.
He founded the creative
content company, DONDA,
named after his mom.
The rapper is one of
the top Grammy
winners in history,
with 21 awards.
Happy Birthday,
Kanye West!
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BTS dipped into the way back machine during their first visit to the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge for a cover of Puff Daddy and Faith Evans' Police-sampling 1997 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "I"ll Be Missing..
BTS Makes History Replacing Themselves , on Top of ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 Two Weeks in a Row.
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