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    BLACKPINK Sideline Panda Episode From Reality Show Amid Handling Backlash

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    The ‘Kill This Love’ hitmakers have been hit with accusations they had endangered the animal’s health by not wearing the correct protective gloves after its teaser was released.

    Nov 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – K-pop band BLACKPINK’s new reality show has been shelved after their handling of a baby panda in the video sparked backlash in China and South Korea.
    The “Kill This Love” hitmakers were shown holding Fu Bao, a baby panda born in July, in the promo for their new show, “24/365 with BLACKPINK” – sparking accusations they had endangered the animal’s health by not wearing the correct protective gloves.
    Representatives of their label, YG Entertainment, denied they had breached safety protocols in place to protect pandas from disease, but announced the show would not go live on their YouTube channel this week (end November 15) as planned.
    “When BLACKPINK met the baby panda, all members wore hygiene gloves, masks and protective clothing … hands and shoes were disinfected at every transition,” their statement, as reported by The Guardian, reads.

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    “Nevertheless, in respect of international cooperation practices and recommendations from panda experts who say that nonprofessionals having close contact with the baby panda can cause misunderstandings, we decided to withhold the release of the related video.”
    The panda cub was introduced to the public last week after its arrival to parents brought to South Korea from China in 2016 as part of China’s “panda diplomacy” initiative, which sends the animals to zoos overseas.
    The footage of BLACKPINK handling Fu Bao sparked fury in China, with users of Weibo, China’s version of Twitter, denouncing their handling of the animal while wearing make-up in posts that received millions of views.
    “Blackpink” and “panda” hashtags also trended on South Korean Twitter after the trailer’s release, with some users urging officials to return the pandas, complaining they are not native animals and are too costly to look after.

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  • BLACKPINK Debut Cardi B Collaboration 'Bet You Wanna'

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    Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa are ‘so excited’ as the Korean all-girl group release their collaboration with the ‘Bodak Yellow’ female rapper following album release.
    Oct 3, 2020
    AceShowbiz – K-pop stars BLACKPINK are “so excited” to have teamed up with Cardi B on their track “Bet You Wanna”.
    Singers Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa told CNN that having the opportunity to work with hitmakers including Cardi, Selena Gomez, and Lady Gaga on their debut record, “The Album”, has had a big impact on their music.
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    “We grew up listening to a wide variety of music. We all grew up in different areas, but I would say some of the amazing people we collaborated with we all grew up listening to and we are big fans of them,” Rose said, before Jennie added, “(Cardi B) is our first rap feature. We are so excited to share this music with you guys.”
    “The Album”, which also features the track “Ice Cream” – their collaboration with Selena – is out now.
    Just before Cardi B collaboration came out, the Korean all-girl group debuted “Lovesick Girls” music video. It quickly amassed 10 million views in just 53 minutes, breaking their own record. Their previous “Ice Cream” music video reached 10 million views in just 55 minutes.
    “Ice Cream” also became an instant hit on the charts. It debuted at No. 2 on Billboard Digital Songs and at No. 8 on Billboard Streaming Songs. On top of that, it peaked at No. 13 on Hot 100, becoming the group’s highest charting single. It’s also their third consecutive top 40 entry on the chart, making them the first all-female act to do so since Fifth Harmony.

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  • BLACKPINK Already Breaking Records With 'Lovesick Girls' Music Video

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    The music video itself finds the four-piece girl group dealing with their own breakups, with Rose crying her heart out in a bathtub and breaking instruments.
    Oct 2, 2020
    AceShowbiz – It’s not even been a day since BLACKPINK released their album and music video for one of its tracks, “Lovesick Girls”, but the girl group is already breaking records. Their new visuals has become the fastest Korean girl group music video to surpass 10 million views, breaking their own records.
    Ever since it was released on Thursday midnight, October 1, the music video for “Lovesick Girls” garnered 10 million views in just 53 minutes. The previous record was held by the four-piece group’s “Ice Cream” music video with Selena Gomez that reached 10 million views in just 55 minutes.

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    “Lovesick Girls” music video itself finds the four ladies dealing with breakups. Rose is seen crying her heart out in a bathtub and breaking instruments, while Lisa tries to throw away her pain by smashing a car. However, as the music video progresses, the girls finally get over their heartbreak with them taking a freeing ride into the countryside in a convertible together.
    “Lovesick Girls” is one of the tracks off BLACKPINK’s new release “The Album”, which also includes a Cardi B collaboration entitled “Bet You Wanna”. It marks the group’s fourth time collaborating with international artists following Selena, Lady GaGa and Dua Lipa.
    Discussing their collaborations with such amazing artists, the group admitted that they all have a profound impact on their music. “We grew up listening to a wide variety of music. We all grew up in different areas, but I would say some of the amazing people we collaborated with we all grew up listening to and we are big fans of them,” Rose said, before Jennie chimed in, “[Cardi B] is our first rap feature. We are so excited to share this music with you guys.”

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  • Artist of the Week: BLACKPINK

    Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa have bagged their highest-charting single as they put their sweet charm on display in their playful single ‘Ice Cream’ featuring Selena Gomez.
    Sep 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Summer tastes so sweet for BLACKPINK. Collaborating with Selena Gomez, the Korean pop girl group score their highest-charting single in the United States since their American crossover as they put music fans under the spell of their delightful charm with new party anthem “Ice Cream”.
    Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa get bouncy as they sing the lyrics full of double entendres that invite fans to take a lick on their sugary treats. “Come a little closer ’cause you lookin’ thirsty / I’ma make it better, sip it like a Slurpee,” so they playfully coax their listeners.
    The song becomes an instant hit. It debuted at No. 2 on Billboard Digital Songs chart and at No. 8 on Billboard Streaming Songs. On top of that, it peaked at No. 13 on Hot 100, becoming the group’s highest charting single. It’s also their third consecutive top 40 entry on the chart, making them the first all-female act to do so since Fifth Harmony.
    The pop track additionally debuted at top five on Global Spotify charts and climbed up to No. 3 on the all-genre United States iTunes sales chart. Moreover, it hit the pinnacle on the Global YouTube Songs and Music Videos charts. The music video amassed 79.08 million views in its first 24 hours, marking the third biggest 24-hour debut for a music video on the platform. It has since racked in over 231 million views and still counting.
    While the song was soaring high on the charts, the band ultimately hoped it could become “a source of strength for people” especially during today’s unprecedented tough times. Selena agreed, “I just want people to feel good. I have a 7-year-old sister, and just to see her dancing to it – she hasn’t been able to go to school, and just seeing how much fun it can be, it was such a highlight.”

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  • BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez Show Off Their Sweet Charms in 'Ice Cream' Music Video

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    The highly-anticipated collaboration marks the first time the South Korean girl group links up with the former Disney darling and serves as the second single off their first studio album.
    Aug 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez’s highly-anticipated collaboration, “Ice Cream”, is here for both your viewing and listening pleasure. The collaborators released the single and its colorful accompanying music video at midnight on Friday, August 28 as promised.
    In the visuals, the four-piece girl group and the former Disney darling don a series of retro outfits as they compare their sweet charms to ice cream. “Come a little closer ’cause you looking thirsty/ I’ma make it better, sip it like a Slurpee,” Selena sings inside an ice cream car, sporting a pink-and-white sailor outfit.
    Meanwhile, the South Korean ladies enjoy a number of fun activities in the visuals, including riding bikes and playing with balloons. Naturally, there are also scenes of them showcasing their fun choreography. “You’re the cherry piece, just stay on top of me, so I can’t see nobody else for me, no,” Jisoo rhymes at one point during the song.
    “Ice Cream” marks the first time BLACKPINK collaborates with Selena and serves as the second single off the group’s first Korean-language studio effort, “The Album”. In an interview with NAVER, the girls said of working with Selena, “All of our members are fans of Selena Gomez. Although we couldn’t meet her in person and work with her, we felt her charm once again as we communicated with her several times.”
    They added, “We thought she was a very cool person when we saw her sharing opinions with others in a humble and easy way. We were so happy to hear that she was also a fan of ours, and we’re very satisfied with the work made by sharing musical synergy with her.”
    Selena shared the same feelings as saying, “I’m so stoked. I’ve been a fan of you guys and so like, this is a big, big dream for me, and I can’t wait.”

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  • Selena Gomez Pays Homage to BLACKPINK Collaboration With Ice Cream Launch

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    Ahead of the ‘Ice Cream’ release, the ‘Lose You to Love Me’ hitmaker teams up with bosses at New York’s fabled Serendipity restaurant to create the Cookies and Cream Remix flavor.
    Aug 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Selena Gomez is celebrating her upcoming collaboration with all-girl K-pop superstars BLACKPINK by launching an ice-cream flavour.
    The pop star has teamed up with bosses at New York’s fabled Serendipity restaurant to create the Cookies & Cream Remix, made with pink vanilla ice cream, crunchy cookie bites, and fudge.
    The new treat will be available from 28 August – the same day as the two acts’ new single.
    “Growing up and loving the iconic Serendipity restaurant, I couldn’t be more excited to become a partner in their expanding brand,” Selena said in a statement. “For the Cookies & Cream remix, I wanted to put my own personal spin on this classic flavor by making it with pink vanilla ice cream as a nod to my girls BLACKPINK and celebrate our new song ‘Ice Cream’.”
    In a video she posted online on Monday, August 24, Selena savours her tasty creation and tells fans, “Basically it’s heaven and every bite is delicious.”

    Tubs of the Cookie & Cream Remix feature a cartoon version of Gomez.

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  • Selena Gomez Confirms Blackpink Collaboration

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    The ‘Lose You to Love Me’ singer officially announces to her online devotees that she has teamed up with the Korean all-female music group on an upcoming new single.
    Aug 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Selena Gomez has joined forces with K-pop stars BLACKPINK on a brand new single.
    Following their international hit “How You Like That”, the four-piece girl group has teamed up with the “Rare” star for new music, which is set to drop later this month (28Aug20).
    “So SO excited to announce @BlackPinkOfficial and I have a new song coming out August 28th,” Gomez wrote on Twitter and Instagram, finally confirming the collaboration after much speculation from fans. The official Blackpink Instagram also shared the announcement.
    It’s been a big year for the group, which collaborated with Lady Gaga on the track “Sour Candy” from her sixth album, “Chromatica”. Blackpink also announced their debut album last month, which is due for release on 2 October.

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  • Selena Gomez Defended as BLACKPINK Fans Voice Disappointment Over Possible Collab

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    Some people are convinced that the ‘Who Says’ singer will ruin the upcoming collab, while some others are disappointed that the girl group’s collaborator isn’t Ariana Grande.
    Jul 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – BLACKPINK has a collaboration with another Hollywood star in the way. It’s been reported that the K-Pop sensation will release a joint song with Selena Gomez next month, but fans of the girl group are less than happy to hear the news and are very vocal about their disappointment.
    Not a few even decided to mock the way Selena’s sing, pointing out that the former Disney darling is not a good singer. “We don’t even want that collab no more selena’s ‘singing’ will ruin the song,” a BLACKPINK fan said, as one other simply said that they “can keep it.” On the other hand, someone was convinced that the song would “collapse” if it sounds like Selena’s hit “Fetish”.
    “Why does she have to ruin everything..,” another expressed his/her disappointment, as some others lamented the fact that Ariana Grande would not be the one collaborating BLACKPINK like what previous rumor suggested. “We don’t want to see Blackpink doing charity, we want Aripink,” an individual commented.
    Fortunately for Selena, she has a very supportive fanbase who will defend her anytime. “I’m officially done with Selena’s power being denied, I’ve sat back and watched for too long. B***hes are getting checked from now on,” one said. “BLACKPINK ADVOCATES WOMEN EMPOWERMENT JUST LIKE SELENA GOMEZ. So ya’ll shut up and sit down if you stan one of them but you drag the other. Stop being pathetic!” another blasted the haters.
    Someone else commented, “Selena gomez does not have 184M followers and a $75M net worth for toxic antis to belittle her you hear me? this is why some western fans dislike kpop stans. y’all deranged. belittling a successful woman for just having a collab with a kpop group u dislike?” Meanwhile, one other wrote, “Ppl are so against Selena but despite the hate, Selena spreads positivity and support women. So I’ll b happy if this collab is confirmed. Oh and song ‘Who says’ was my anthem. I b singing that s**t 25/8.”

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