Eminem Becomes Most Gold- and Platinum Certified Artist In History

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe global recorded music market grew by 18.5% in 2021, driven by growth in paid subscription streaming, according to IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), the organization that represents the recorded music industry worldwide. Figures released Tuesday in IFPI’s Global Music Report show total revenues for 2021 were $25.9 billion.While the free version of the report does not attach numbers to all of the rankings, they’re pretty fascinating anyway:The top 10 global artists, based on “consumption across all formats and all countries, weighted based on the value of each method of consumption,” are:The top 10 global digital singles were: The top 10 all-format albums were:And, for good measure, the top-selling vinyl titles across the world were:Digging into the data, the report notes that paid subscription streaming revenues increased by 21.9% to $12.3 billion, with 523 million users of paid subscription accounts at the end of 2021.

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Howdy, Hailie! Hailie Jade looked as gorgeous as ever in a recent Instagram photo taken March 14, where she posed in a white-and-brown cow print-style corset top. Eminem‘s daughter kept the look stylish, but simple, accessorizing with a thin gold necklace and small gold hoops. Although she didn’t show what she paired the top with, she kept wore minimal, natural makeup and styled her light brown hair in loose waves. The 26-year-old also lightly touched her necklace in the shot, showcasing her buttercup-colored nails, which seemed to match her caption of three sunflower emoji.

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Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free have signed 23-year-old Los Angeles-based artist Tanna Leone to their pgLang record label.Leone was announced as the latest addition to the pgLang roster in an Instagram video posted on March 9, where the artist introduces himself and answers questions including what drives him and what he’s most excited for.The release of Leone’s double-single was then announced in an Instagram post that followed. ‘With The Villains’ and ‘Lucky’ are out now, along with an official music video for ‘With The Villains’.The Neal Farmer-directed video for ‘With The Villains’ has an ominous feel to it, starting off as a black and white affair.

Eminem has broken the record for the most gold and platinum singles certified by the RIAA in the organisation’s history.The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced the news last week (March 8).Eminem now has 166million single certifications and 61.5million album certifications after being awarded 73.5million new units. The new certifications put the Detroit rapper ahead of Drake, who previously held the record with 163.5million certifications, and Rihanna, who has 151.5million certifications.He has also become one of only seven artists to have three or more diamond-certified albums, which an act scores after shifting more than 10million units in the US. He joins Garth Brooks (nine diamond albums), The Beatles (six), Led Zeppelin (five) and The Eagles, Shania Twain and Whitney Houston (three each) in the elite club.“These awards recognize Eminem’s unflinching commitment to his craft and the enduring connection he has forged with fans over the last 20 years,” Mitch Glazier, CEO and chairman of the RIAA, said in a statement.

Ewan McGregor is back as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the all-new spinoff series named after the Jedi Master. Ahead of its anticipated debut in May, Disney+ released the first official teaser for the limited series. “Between darkness and defeat, hope survives,” the teaser reads as it shows new footage of the series, including McGregor as Kenobi as well as other returning stars, including Joel Edgerton as Owen Lars. “Jedi cannot help what they are. Their compassion leaves a trail.

Hot off his performance in the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Eminem has lost himself in heavy metal. No, the Detroit rapper hasn’t changed genres — he’s the new King of Gold and Platinum Singles.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorOn Tuesday, GLAAD announced that Kacey Musgraves will receive the Vanguard Award at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, which will be held at the Beverly Hilton on April 2.GLAAD’s Vanguard Award is presented to allies who have made significant impacts in advocating for LGBTQ people. In Tuesday’s announcement, GLAAD shined a light on Musgraves’ efforts, including using her platform to increase conversations about LGBTQ acceptance in country music, raise funds for GLAAD’s annual anti-bullying Spirit Day campaign and promote awareness of anti-LGBTQ bills in the Texas state legislature.“Kacey continues to raise the bar for what it means to be an authentic ally and to inspire her fans to do the same,” stated GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis.

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The Game has thrown down the gauntlet, claiming he’s a better rapper than Eminem, and he’s said he would happily go up against him in a VERZUZ battle.The Compton rapper is the latest artist to appear as a guest on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s popular Drink Champs podcast.During the chat, Game talked about how he wasn’t a fan Eminem busting out of the courthouse building during his Super Bowl performance alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J.

Hailie Jade Mathers, 26, is having fun in the sun! Or, well, she’s recalling some past moments in the sun, posting a throwback shot from a past getaway where temperatures were a bit warmer than her native Michigan home. Eminem‘s daughter, 26, shared a shot of herself in a white crop top in an Instagram photo shared on March 1, pairing the look with a pair of high-waisted dark navy relaxed jeans and topping off the ’90s style with an adorable multi-colored beige bucket hat. Hailie posed on the stairs and took in the bright rays, writing, “need of sunshine,” as the reminisced about warmer weather. 

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Black History Month, we've put together a playlist of songs that have moved the needle of the culture, documented the times, inspired or have just moved us to dance. Often imitated, but never duplicated, these songs have become a staple in communities, households and even history.