The BPI - the voice of independent and major record labels across the UK - has revealed the first artists to receive its prestigious BRIT Billion award.
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EXID member Elly (formerly known as LE) has signed an exclusive contract with Shinsadong Tiger’s K-pop agency TR Entertainment.On April 17, TR Entertainment announced that the EXID rapper had signed an exclusive contract with the agency. Notably, the agency was founded by her longtime collaborator Shinsadong Tiger, who she worked with on the vast majority of EXID’s hits, including ‘Up & Down’ and ‘DDD’.Elly and Shinsadong Tiger have also worked with to produce music for the TR Entertainment K-pop girl group TRI.BE, starting from their 2021 debut.“As the producer of TRI.BE, Elly has been working with our agency based on strong trust.
Of course, we plan to fully support Elly in releasing her solo album, and show her original charms in various ways,” said TR Entertainment, per StarNews.“We support Elly’s new beginning, and we ask for your interest and love for Elly, who will continue to accompany TR Entertainment in the future,” it added.The idol also shared a statement of her own via the agency: “I am happy to be with TR Entertainment, which I have deeply connected through various collaborations, including TRI.BE’s music. We will deliver positive energy through good music, so please look forward to it.”The news comes over three years after Elly left her previous agency, Banana Culture in March 2020.
The rest of EXID signed with new agencies after leaving the label in 2019 and 2020.Last September, EXID reunited to release the single album ‘X’ to commemorate their tenth anniversary as a group. The record was led by the single ‘Fire’, which was released in both Korean and English.“I believe that ‘X’ is a true reflection of how much we have grown, and how we were able to be ‘us’, so we were able to create this album with so
.The BPI - the voice of independent and major record labels across the UK - has revealed the first artists to receive its prestigious BRIT Billion award.
EXCLUSIVE: Naomie Harris has signed with WME for representation in all areas. She is returning to the agency after 3 months with CAA.
Angelique Jackson On the heels of a breakthrough role in Netflix and A24’s “Beef,” actor Young Mazino has signed with M88 for representation. The Korean American actor stars in the dramedy series as Paul Cho, the crypto-investing younger brother of Danny (Steven Yeun), whose road rage incident with a woman named Amy Lau (Ali Wong) marks the show’s central “beef.” With Danny and Amy unable to move past their vitriolic interaction, Paul finds himself increasingly embroiled in their drama to a dangerous end. Strong reviews for Mazino’s performance amid the buzz for the show — which premiered at SXSW before launching on Netflix last month — have put him in the mix for his first Emmy nomination (in the outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or TV movie category).
EXCLUSIVE: British actress Aimee Lou Wood, best known for her starring role in Netflix’s Sex Education, has signed with CAA for representation.
Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding prove today that devotion pays off – making a miraculous return to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart.
, 41, who worked as an actress before marrying Prince Harry, will be represented by global talent agency WME, which counts her close friend among its A-list clients. Tilda Swinton, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Helena Bonham Carter are also on the books.“Film and television production, brand partnerships, and overall business-building will be explored,” reveals , which first broke the news of the signing.
K-pop boyband Stray Kids have unveiled a new trailer announcing their June return with the studio album ‘5-Star’.On April 28 at midnight KST, the group uploaded a trailer revealing the title and release date of their next record. Titled ‘5-Star’, Stray Kids’ upcoming full-length album is due out on June 2 at 1pm KST/12am ET.The boyband’s new trailer is based on a popular Korean game called ‘I Am Ground’, where players choose a nickname for themselves.
EXCLUSIVE: Actor and creator Simon Kassianides, known for his portrayal of Axe Woves in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, has signed with Alchemy Entertainment for management.
, has shared a powerful message about the first-ever Barbie doll with Down syndrome.Taking to , Ellie wrote, “When I saw the doll, I felt so emotional and proud,” adding, "It means a lot to me that children will be able to play with the doll and learn that everyone is different. I am proud that Barbie chose me to show the dolls to the world."Diversity is important as people need to see more people like me out there in the world and not be hidden away, Barbie will help make this happen.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The new Barbie doll came about in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in the USA, who advised on how to “accurately represent a person with Down’s syndrome” and “celebrate the Down’s syndrome community—through the Barbie’s clothing, accessories and packaging.”According to a press release, the new Barbie will have “a rounder shape, smaller ears, and a flat nasal bridge, while the eyes are almond-shaped.
The creator of Barbie has officially launched its first doll with Down's syndrome.
British model Ellie Goldstein has teamed up with Barbie as they launch their first doll with Down’s syndrome. The doll, which is available to pre-order today and goes on sale across the UK on May 3, will allow even more children to find a doll that represents them.
K-pop boyband SEVENTEEN’s new mini-album ‘FML’ has become the highest-selling K-pop album in its first week to date.Yesterday (April 24), SEVENTEEN returned with their tenth mini-album ‘FML’, led by title tracks ‘F*ck My Life’ and ‘Super’. In less than 24 hours since its release, the record has set a new record for highest first-week sales for a K-pop album.According to South Korea’s Hanteo Chart, per The Korea Times on Tuesday morning KST, ‘FML’ sold over 3.9million copies after it dropped the evening prior, making it the highest-ever number of albums sold by a K-pop act in the first week of release.The record was previously held by BTS with their 2020 album ‘Map of the Soul: 7’, which had achieved over 3.3million sales in its first week.
Carol Vorderman reduced fans to laughter on Sunday as she admitted to missing the national emergency alarm in the afternoon.This weekend marked the historic day that the government tested their emergency alert system for the first time, with Brits taking to social media to share their thoughts.The technology was tested in the hopes it could provide a warning system for life-threatening circumstances like flooding, wildfires, terror attacks or nuclear threats. Other countries like the United States, Canada, Japan and the Netherlands all have similar systems in place.
The new series of Britain's Got Talent has had fans talking with its high-energy opening sketches, and fans couldn't believe their eyes moments into the third episode as head judge Simon Cowell appeared to take a bubble bath. In an all-singing, all-dancing start to the 16th series of BGT, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were singing in the streets to The Osmonds song Having a Party surrounded by dancers, singers and other talented acts.
Lewis Capaldi is the Official Singles Chart champion as Wish You The Best debuts at Number 1.
Christine Lampard shared a snap of her little ones running through the park yesterday (April 17th), as the Easter holidays have drawn to a close. The broadcasting beauty shared a photo of her son and daughter, Freddie and Patricia, playing in the park. Christine shares her children with English football player and manager, Frank Lampard — with the pair welcoming Patricia in autumn of 2018 and Freddie in early 2021.
Ed Balls left Susanna Reid with her head in her hands on the latest episode of Good Morning Britain as he asked Lorraine Kelly: "Is it working?" The former labour politician-turned-TV star was stood up from his seat as he and his co-host spoke to their fellow ITV star via video link from their neighbouring studio.
(G)I-DLE are set to make a comeback with new music next month.(G)I-DLE’s agency CUBE Entertainment announced today that the group are currently working on new music, aimed for release next month. “(G)I-DLE is currently in preparation for their new album scheduled to release in May,” the agency told Korea JoongAng Daily.(G)I-DLE’s forthcoming comeback will be the follow-up to their first studio album ‘I Never Die’, which featured the chart-topping single ‘Nxde’.
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Berkeley and Ross White, the directing duo who recently won an Oscar and a BAFTA for short film An Irish Goodbye, have been signed by WME in the U.S. and Independent Talent Group in the UK.
EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Henney has signed with Buchwald.