Taylor Swift's "folklore" is a neat album. Critics and fans don't mesh. Such is the way of the world. Also she breaks records like candy! Find out more only on News Time!
The Grammys are doing (slightly) better!
Award season brings disappointment and lower ratings year over year. However, award shows are trying to combat decline in interest with revamped versions of the shows. The Recording Academy is trying to win back big artists who have shunned the show for not recognizing them. They're also trying to reconcile with female artists. How did they do this year? Are they taking the right steps to ensure the plan runs smoothly? Find out only on News Time!
Album coming...today?
"We all have our purpose, we all have our strengths."
-Beyonce
Surprise albums are very...surprising. But many of them are expected while others truly make a dent in the musical world. Beyonce popularized the trend while Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, Drake, Rihanna and several others followed suit. The only question is why? To control the narrative? To avoid leaks? To generate buzz? Earn more money? There are any number of reasons why an artist would do this. We'll get to the bottom of this only on News Time!
Billboard's new chart counting techniques!
"People are calling me thinking I’m huffing & puffing. Omg y’all this is sarcasm/dry humor. Yikes. I’m having the most iconNIC time. Come let me kiss you. 😩😘😘😘 Who’s coming to the secret show? When people call me & hear me crackin up laughing they seem so puzzled. Loosen up 😅"
-Ninki Minjaj
Hot off the summer of dance challenges, News Time comes in with a couple of new ones perfect for viral-ality. But before you go out and dance in the streets, watch as we cover Billboard's latest way to count album sales. Streams too. It's really complicated. Plus, we use those numbers to see if Nicki Minaj outsold Travis Scott like she claims. Shake your grove thing only on News Time!