FOREIGN

Adele’s ’21’ Reaches Top Milestone On Billboard’s Albums Chart

Published

1 year ago

February 28, 2024

FAB

Adele's '21' Reaches Top Milestone On Billboard’s Albums Chart | Fab.ng

Currently, Adele is not actively working on a new album. Adele has found a comfortable home in Las Vegas, where she has enjoyed a highly successful multi-year residency. While fans eagerly anticipate new music from the superstar, she has indicated it may be some time before a new release. In the meantime, her most popular album continues to enjoy widespread success. Adele’s album “21” has reached a truly remarkable milestone this week.

After an incredible 600 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, “21” has become the first album ever by a female artist to achieve this feat. The Billboard 200 is a prestigious chart that tracks the most popular albums and extended plays in the United States, making this achievement even more impressive.

This week, the song “21” experienced a slight decline on the Billboard 200 chart, moving down from position 172 to position 176. According to data from Luminate, the song sold a total of 8,167 equivalent units during the last tracking period. This figure encompasses both physical and digital sales, as well as streaming activity.

Adele’s album “21” continues to achieve remarkable success, thanks in large part to the continued support of listeners who stream the songs on platforms like Spotify. This is especially evident considering the low physical album sales, with only around 550 copies sold in the past week.

Adele's '21' Reaches Top Milestone On Billboard’s Chart | fab.ng

Notably, “21” holds the impressive distinction of being the eleventh-longest-charting album in the history of the Billboard 200, trailing behind Michael Jackson’s legendary “Thriller” by a mere 14 spots.

Additionally, it maintains a narrow lead of just six positions over AC/DC’s iconic album “Back in Black.”

Already a rising star and a Grammy Award winner, Adele’s career skyrocketed with the release of her album “21,” propelling her to global superstardom. The album dominated charts worldwide, reaching the number one position in numerous countries and achieving a remarkable 14-times platinum certification in the United States alone, signifying over 14 million copies sold domestically.

“21” spawned a string of phenomenal hits, including three Billboard Hot 100 number-one songs: “Rolling in the Deep,” “Someone Like You,” and “Set Fire to the Rain.”

The album and its lead single received numerous accolades, with “21” earning the prestigious Grammy Award for Album of the Year and “Rolling in the Deep” sweeping both the Record of the Year and Song of the Year awards.

Get more music updates here.

FOREIGN

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Officially Finalise Divorce Settlement 2 Years After Marriage

Published

2 months ago

January 7, 2025

Reporter

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Finalise Divorce Settlement | fab.ng

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck will finalise their divorce on February 20, 2025, following a mutual agreement confirmed in court documents obtained by E!

News on January 6. The couple reached an amicable settlement that allows each party to retain their individual earnings from their two-year marriage, with no spousal support requirements.

Lopez filed for divorce in Los Angeles on August 20, 2024, citing April 26, 2024, as their separation date. The filing date coincidentally aligned with the anniversary of their 2022 wedding ceremony in Georgia, which followed their initial Las Vegas elopement.

The settlement stipulates that Lopez will revert to her maiden name after previously changing it to Affleck during their marriage. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez agreed to the terms without dispute.

Their relationship history spans over two decades, beginning on the set of their film “Gigil” in 2002. At that time, Lopez was married to her second husband, Cris Judd. Following her divorce from Judd in 2003, Lopez and Affleck publicly announced their relationship.

Lopez’s marriage to Affleck marked her fourth union. Her previous marriages include a brief partnership with Ojani Noa (1997-1998). Marriage to Cris Judd (2001-2003) followed. Furthermore, a decade-long marriage to Marc Anthony (2004-2014) produced twins.

Between her marriages, Lopez maintained a high-profile relationship with former baseball player Alex Rodriguez from 2017 until their engagement ended in 2021.

The 55-year-old Lopez and 52-year-old Affleck’s divorce proceedings concluded a relationship that garnered significant public attention.

This is throughout its various phases, from their initial meeting in 2002 to their reunion and subsequent marriage in 2022.

Check out more updates here.

FOREIGN

Beyoncé Achieves Historic Milestone As Most Certified Female Artist

Published

3 months ago

December 19, 2024

Reporter

Beyoncé is most RIAA certified female artist of all time | fab.ng

Renowned singer Beyoncé has solidified her position as the most certified female artist of all time, a distinction bestowed upon her by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Her recent surge in song certifications has propelled her to an impressive total of 103 RIAA-certified titles, surpassing all other female artists in this category.

The RIAA celebrated this monumental achievement in a post on X on Tuesday.

“Crowning achievement! Congratulations to @Beyonce, who now holds the record for the most certified titles for a female artist in RIAA history, including her first two Diamond singles! @parkwood @columbiarecords,” RIAA announced in a post on X on Tuesday.

Crowning achievement! Congratulations to @Beyonce, who now holds the record for the most certified titles for a female artist in RIAA history, including her first two Diamond singles! @parkwood @columbiarecords pic.twitter.com/L86gwGkzQN

— RIAA (@RIAA) December 17, 2024

Among her numerous accolades are Diamond certifications for two iconic singles: “Halo” and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).” These certifications signify extraordinary sales and streaming figures.

Additionally, Beyoncé boasts a string of impressive certifications for her albums. “Renaissance” has achieved 2x Platinum status, “Lemonade” has attained 4x Platinum, and both “Sasha Fierce” and “Dangerously In Love” have earned 7x Platinum certifications.

This latest milestone further solidifies Beyoncé’s legacy as one of the most influential and successful artists of all time.

Her ability to consistently deliver groundbreaking music that resonates with audiences worldwide has undoubtedly contributed to her unparalleled success.

Check out more music updates here.

FOREIGN

“Gladiator II” Becomes Denzel Washington’s Most Successful Movie With $320 Million Worldwide Gross

Published

3 months ago

December 4, 2024

Reporter

Gladiator II is Denzel Washington's Most Successful Movie | fab.ng

Gladiator II has become the highest-grossing film of Ridley Scott’s career. The movie features the legendary actor Denzel Washington.

Known as one of Hollywood’s most respected figures, Washington has built an extraordinary career filled with iconic performances and critical acclaim.

His influence extends far beyond Hollywood, earning him global admiration. However, despite his illustrious career, Washington has not always been the first name associated with record-breaking box office success compared to some of his contemporaries.

His recent collaboration with Ridley Scott has now changed that narrative. Gladiator II has shattered expectations, becoming Washington’s highest-grossing film worldwide.

The movie has earned an impressive $320.2 million globally. This surpasses his previous record-holder, American Gangster, which grossed $267.9 million.

This milestone solidifies Gladiator II as Washington’s most financially successful film directed by Scott.

Domestically, American Gangster has maintained its position as Washington’s top-earning film for 17 years, with a domestic gross of $130.1 million.

However, this record may soon be eclipsed by Gladiator II, which has already reached $111.4 million domestically and continues to draw large audiences.

The success of Gladiator II marks a significant achievement in Washington’s career. It shows his enduring appeal and the powerful collaboration with Ridley Scott.

This box office triumph not only highlights Washington’s versatility and star power but also sets a new benchmark for future projects.

Fans and industry insiders alike are watching closely, anticipating how far this latest release will go in redefining the actor’s box office legacy.

READ ALSO: Gladiator II” Records ₦99.1 Million In Its Opening Weekend At The Nigerian Box Office

Throughout his decades-long film career, Washington has taken on a variety of action roles, many of which have been box-office successes.

The Equaliser franchise, for instance, has grossed approximately $190 million worldwide per installment.

Even some of his less critically acclaimed films, such as 2012’s Safe House, achieved significant commercial success, grossing $208.1 million against a budget of $85 million.