This Week In Music: Nicki Minaj Brings ‘Pink Friday 2’ To Life & Tate McRae Drops Sophomore Album

If you’re anything like us, we see an interesting headline during our daily scroll—pause to read it—but then keep scrolling without reading the actual story. So at the end of each week, we’re rounding up all the buzziest, news-worthy headlines you might have missed. Think of it like the “saved” feature on Instagram but for news instead of aesthetically pleasing photos. Nicki Minaj brings Pink Friday 2 to life, Tate McRae drops her sophomore album THINK LATER, and Brenda Lee is back on the charts—this is what you missed.

#1

Nicki Minaj Brings Us ‘Pink Friday 2’
She’s backkkkkkk! Nicki Minaj released her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2, on her 41st birthday, marking her first full-length project since 2018’s “Queen”. The 22-track album features collaborations with notable artists such as Drake, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Lil Uzi Vert, and Future. The Barbz have created a pink AI metropolis called Gag City. We’re just glad Nicki’s back.

#2

Tate McRae Dropped Her Sophomore Album ‘THINK LATER’
Today, Tate McRae released her highly anticipated sophomore album, THINK LATER, featuring 14 pop-infused songs exploring the emotions of falling in love. Executive-produced by Ryan Tedder, the album showcases McRae’s evolution as a versatile artist. The lead single, “greedy,” earned her first #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, with over 552 million streams. There is only more to come from Tate McRae so buckle in.

#3

Ice Spice Has Revealed Her Long-Time Celeb Crush
Doja Cat and Ice Spice teamed up on an Instagram podcast titled Close Friends Only and opened up about their long-time secrets. Ice Spice revealed that she’s got it bad for usher! They discussed various topics, including fashion trends, their 2023 eras, and tips for flirting on social media. During the conversation, Ice Spice revealed her first celebrity crush, Usher, whom she saw at the Met Gala. I mean, you can’t blame her!

#4

Johnny Orlando’s Third and Final Stage Of His Musical Collection
Johnny Orlando has released The Ride: Part 3, the final installment of his project exploring the stages of a relationship. The two tracks, “Close To You” and “Thinking Of Me,” capture feelings of nostalgia and yearning. In “Close To You,” Orlando expresses a longing for a past partner, while in “Thinking Of Me” reflects on the end of the relationship with well-wishes. Orlando sees this as a stage of true reflection. The Ride trilogy narrates the complexities of first love, and boy is it breaking our hearts.

#5

Brenda Lee’s “Rockin Around The Christmas Tree” Is Back At Number One
‘Tis the season! Brenda Lee is the oldest person to top the charts with a song she recorded 65 years ago and it’s been the best Christmas song to date. Holiday classic, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart again, 65 years after its initial release at the age of 13. This achievement breaks the record for the longest climb to No. 1, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Lee, emotional upon hearing the news, expressed her joy and gratitude in a press release, thanking UMG for their efforts. This marks Lee’s first No. 1 hit since 1960.

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