Ariana Grande has earned her seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with “Petal,” which bows in the top spot with 295,000 equivalent album units, her best opening-week figure this decade. “Petal” and its songs and videos have been the topic of considerable conversation, and any controversy seems to have only helped the
Annabel Ross August 3, 2026 — 1:10pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Petal by Ariana Grande: the singer’s eighth album is uninspired and unconvincing. Ariana Grande, Petal ★★ Things appear to be difficult in the world of Ariana Grande right
Gracie Abrams scored her first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with her third album, “Daughter From Hell,” topping the chart with 124,000 equivalent album units. The singer-songwriter announced the album in May, along with the release of his first single “Hit the Wall.” His latest project, 2024’s “The Secret of Us,” became his first
“Stoner R&B” isn’t an insult — it’s quite the opposite, a vague term to describe a sprawling musical genre that includes everything from Dijon and Frank Ocean to Brent Faiyaz and Jhene Aiko. It’s R&B that has smoked a strong joint, with languid rhythms, heavy bass, psychedelic production and a leisurely vocal approach. Unlike the
It’s no secret that Charli xcx is a cinephile, so it was no surprise when the avant-garde pop star revealed that her latest album would feature iconic horror auteur David Cronenberg, especially considering its title is “Music, Fashion, Film.” but what is Surprising is how impactful his contribution is to the larger meaning of the
The first question most Jack White fans are looking for an answer to when it comes to his new album, “Frozen Charlotte”: Is it effectively a “No Name 2.0”? Almost everyone expects a “yes” to that question. In his solo career, White spent a few years jumping back and forth, oscillating between acoustically oriented efforts