BTS to release new album in June
BTS revealed the release date for its next studio album this weekend at a concert in Las Vegas.
During the South Korean boy band’s fourth and final show at Allegiant Stadium, a dynamic montage of scenes from BTS music videos played on-screen. The dramatic teaser video culminated with the words, “We are bulletproof,” followed by a date: June 10, 2022.
According to Billboard, the pop sensation’s record label, Big Hit Music, confirmed the pending arrival of the band’s new album in a statement posted on Weverse Sunday. It’s unclear if “We Are Bulletproof ” is the title of the project, as the confident phrase has been part of BTS’ music and brand since the group’s inception.
“BTS will be back with another new album on June 10, 2022,” Big Hit Music announced, according to Billboard. “Details on the new album will be provided in a separate notice at a later date.”
Pioneering hip hop artist Keith
DJ Kay Slay dies:
Grayson, who performed as DJ Kay Slay and worked with top stars, has died of complications from COVID-19. Grayson’s death at age 55 on Sunday was confirmed by his family in a statement released through the New York radio station where he hosted “The Drama Hour.”
“A dominant figure in hip hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations,” the family statement said.
Grayson released his first studio album, “The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1,” in 2003. He released several more albums and worked with the likes of Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Jadakiss and Busta Rhymes.
Cumberbatch to host ‘SNL’:
Benedict Cumberbatch will host “Saturday Night Live” on May 7, the day after his Marvel movie “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” arrives in theaters.
Cumberbatch will be joined on the episode by musical guest Arcade Fire, NBC announced Sunday.
It’s the second hosting gig for Cumberbatch and the fifth time rock group Arcade Fire has appeared as the musical guest.
‘Secrets of Dumbledore’ hits franchise low: “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” got off to a less than magical start in U.S. and Canadian theaters. The third installment in the “Harry Potter” prequel series opened to $43 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
It was enough to secure the Warner Bros. film the top spot on the box office charts, but it’s also a low for the franchise. The first film had a $74.4 million debut in 2016 and the second, “The Crimes of Grindelwald” opened to $62.2 million in 2018.
In its second weekend, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” earned an estimated $30 million to take second place, according to Paramount. Third place went to “The Lost City,” which earned $6.5 million. Earning $5.7 million in its opening weekend,“Father Stu” came in fifth place behind “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” which earned an additional $6.2 million.