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Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ariana Grande Flies Back Onto The Hot 100 As Radio Pushes Her Latest Single
Ariana Grande's 'Twilight Zone' climbs to No. 11 on Pop Airplay and reenters the Hot 100 at No. 88, ... More fueled by ongoing radio attention. PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Ariana Grande attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by) In mid-April, Ariana Grande released the deluxe edition of her most recent album, Eternal Sunshine. The updated version, titled Brighter Days Ahead, features several new tracks that differentiate it from the original project and made it an exciting revisit for many fans. So far, Grande has promoted the revamped effort with just one tune: 'Twilight Zone.' As the pop superstar's latest era appears to be nearing its end, ongoing airplay is helping keep 'Twilight Zone' alive in the United States. 'Twilight Zone' Reaches a New Chart Peak Sales and streaming activity have significantly tapered off in the months since the song's debut. That said, 'Twilight Zone' reaches a new peak on two of the five Billboard rankings where it currently appears. The single is now just one spot away from entering the top 10 on the Pop Airplay chart, rising this frame from No. 12 to No. 11 on Billboard's ranking of the most successful tracks at top 40 stations across the U.S. At the same time, it climbs one slot on the all-genre Radio Songs list, ascending from No. 40 to No. 39. 'Twilight Zone' Begins to Fall on Some Radio Lists The same composition is also present on two other U.S. radio tallies, though it's beginning to slip. 'Twilight Zone' dips from No. 32 to No. 38 on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart and falls from No. 23 — its all-time high — to No. 26 on the Adult Pop Airplay list. 'Twilight Zone' Finds its Way Back to the Hot 100 Despite the declines on some tallies, the fact that 'Twilight Zone' continues to receive spins across several formats appears to be fueling its comeback. This week, the track reenters the Hot 100 at No. 88. That's a far cry from its No. 18 peak, but the fact that it's managed to return to the tally months after its release — and without a presence on any sales or streaming-specific rankings — underscores the role that airplay can play in long-term chart success.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Scarlett Johannsson Offers Major Update on Disney Adaptation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors It's been almost four years since the film "Tower of Terror", based on the popular Disney ride, was announced and there have been very few updates about it. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, "Jurassic World Rebirth" star Scarlett Johansson finally has some updates on how things are going. Read More: Christopher Nolan Came Close to Directing James Bond "It's a hard nut to crack," Johansson said. "Harder than you think, because the ride itself, there's some lore to it, but it's... I don't want to say thin, but it is, kind of!" The story of the "Tower of Terror" is set in Rod Serling's classic "Twilight Zone". It has to do with five people who are transported to the "Twilight Zone" universe when they board an elevator in the tower after it's struck by lightning. Scarlett Johansson attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York Premiere at Lincoln Center on June 23, 2025 in New York City. Scarlett Johansson attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York Premiere at Lincoln Center on June 23, 2025 in New York went on to say the ride's story "doesn't have so much to dig into." "That's part of the mystery of the ride. It's been a fun project to work on, because it's a blue sky project," Johansson said. "It has also proved to be a hard nut to crack. But we'll crack the case of it. It's taking shape!" It's no secret why Disney is motivated to "crack" this particular "nut." As "thin" as the story of the ride may or may not be, Disney films based on the park rides are not bad investments. All told, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films have made over $4.5 billion at the box office. Even 2021's "Jungle Cruise" performed well considering it came out during the COVID pandemic. There are outliers, of course, like 2023's "Haunted Mansion," which flopped badly. When the "Tower of Terror" film finally sees the light of day, it won't be the first time. In 1997 Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst starred in a "Tower of Terror" made-for-TV movie. However, any connection to "Twilight Zone" was left out of the story. The original Tower of Terror stands over 199 feet tall at Disney World, and different versions of the tower have appeared at parks all over the world. It's so beloved that when rumors spread the original would be revamped, pop star Ariana Grande made a request on the "Las Culturistas" podcast that Disney leave it as it is. "Please allow the iconic and tremendous Tower of Terror to stand tall, permanently in the name of historical preservation, spooky honor, and good, old-fashioned fun," Grande said. "I hope that you'll consider this humble plea from a passionate fan." More Movies: 'Lilo & Stitch 2' Already On the Way from Disney 'F1' Director Teases 'Top Gun 3'
Sydney Morning Herald
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sydney Morning Herald
My suburb's so daggy, our local shops are known as the ‘Square of Despair'
The first apartment my husband and I ever lived in together was a tiny one-bedroom apartment near the KFC in Thornbury. We'd only been there a few months when our friends Alex and Alex – yes, really – moved into the identical apartment building next door. Our apartments were carbon copies; going over to their place felt a bit like being in the Twilight Zone. Eventually, the Alexes moved on to a townhouse in Brunswick West. My partner and I are both transplants from interstate; though we'd been in Melbourne a few years and knew our way around Sydney Road – we basically lived in our Dejour jeans – Brunswick West had never been on our radar. When we went 'out their way' for their housewarming party, riding the 58 tram through the parkland and out past the zoo, it felt like we were heading to the end of the line in the middle of nowhere. (Of course, the 58 does continue to 'West Coburg', which we later learned wasn't a real suburb.) A couple of years and dodgy rentals later, it was our turn to pack our bags for Brunny West, a street away from the Alexes. Now, it's hard to imagine living anywhere else. There's a small-town community feel in Brunswick West that's harder to find in other inner suburbs. The distance between Sydney Road and Melville Road is not great, but it's far enough for us to remain undisturbed by all the goings-on over there. It's a perfect setup; close enough to walk home from Eddy Castle after a beer, far enough away that everyone forgets about us. If Brunswick East is the yuppie, apartment-dwelling sibling of the cooler, grungier Brunswick, Brunswick West is the older sister: long past caring what anyone thinks about her, a bit daggy, maybe a bit too excited about her new worm farm. (Or maybe that's just me.) We're where all the real punks live; punks with really great veggie gardens, who spend their free time knitting jumpers for their rescue greyhounds. Though, while you'd think we'd be lumped in with Brunswick by everyone else, it's more often the reverse: locals here are often hazy on the boundary where we end, and Brunswick begins. Technically, Gillon Oval and Gilpin Park don't belong to us, but to longtime West Brunswegians, pretty much anything this side of Sydney Road is ours. We're out of the way a bit, a mostly residential suburb with nothing particularly in the way of office buildings or universities. Our shopping centre is Union Square, which almost feels like it shouldn't count. Known fondly to locals as the Square of Despair for its retro, neglected vibe and horrific public toilet, it features a Coles, some takeout places, a dollar store, a tobacconist and little else. Melville Road is our beating heart, with businesses scattered along it, mostly hairdressers, cafes, pharmacies and panel beaters. The people who frequent our businesses are mostly locals – or tradies in hi-vis, parking outside Mr Truong's and eating banh mi in their utes at lunchtime. The pace is slower.
The Age
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Age
My suburb's so daggy, our local shops are known as the ‘Square of Despair'
The first apartment my husband and I ever lived in together was a tiny one-bedroom apartment near the KFC in Thornbury. We'd only been there a few months when our friends Alex and Alex – yes, really – moved into the identical apartment building next door. Our apartments were carbon copies; going over to their place felt a bit like being in the Twilight Zone. Eventually, the Alexes moved on to a townhouse in Brunswick West. My partner and I are both transplants from interstate; though we'd been in Melbourne a few years and knew our way around Sydney Road – we basically lived in our Dejour jeans – Brunswick West had never been on our radar. When we went 'out their way' for their housewarming party, riding the 58 tram through the parkland and out past the zoo, it felt like we were heading to the end of the line in the middle of nowhere. (Of course, the 58 does continue to 'West Coburg', which we later learned wasn't a real suburb.) A couple of years and dodgy rentals later, it was our turn to pack our bags for Brunny West, a street away from the Alexes. Now, it's hard to imagine living anywhere else. There's a small-town community feel in Brunswick West that's harder to find in other inner suburbs. The distance between Sydney Road and Melville Road is not great, but it's far enough for us to remain undisturbed by all the goings-on over there. It's a perfect setup; close enough to walk home from Eddy Castle after a beer, far enough away that everyone forgets about us. If Brunswick East is the yuppie, apartment-dwelling sibling of the cooler, grungier Brunswick, Brunswick West is the older sister: long past caring what anyone thinks about her, a bit daggy, maybe a bit too excited about her new worm farm. (Or maybe that's just me.) We're where all the real punks live; punks with really great veggie gardens, who spend their free time knitting jumpers for their rescue greyhounds. Though, while you'd think we'd be lumped in with Brunswick by everyone else, it's more often the reverse: locals here are often hazy on the boundary where we end, and Brunswick begins. Technically, Gillon Oval and Gilpin Park don't belong to us, but to longtime West Brunswegians, pretty much anything this side of Sydney Road is ours. We're out of the way a bit, a mostly residential suburb with nothing particularly in the way of office buildings or universities. Our shopping centre is Union Square, which almost feels like it shouldn't count. Known fondly to locals as the Square of Despair for its retro, neglected vibe and horrific public toilet, it features a Coles, some takeout places, a dollar store, a tobacconist and little else. Melville Road is our beating heart, with businesses scattered along it, mostly hairdressers, cafes, pharmacies and panel beaters. The people who frequent our businesses are mostly locals – or tradies in hi-vis, parking outside Mr Truong's and eating banh mi in their utes at lunchtime. The pace is slower.
UPI
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Ariana Grande wakes up in 'Twilight Zone' music video
1 of 5 | Ariana Grande released a music video Friday for her song "Twilight Zone." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI) -- Pop star and Wicked actress Ariana Grande released a music video for her song "Twilight Zone," along with an a cappella version of the track Friday. The music video begins with the elderly Grande from her Brighter Days Ahead short film watching a video of her younger self wake up. "Did I dream the whole thing? Was I just a nightmare?" she sings as she awakens. Grande takes in her ransacked surroundings and walks downstairs to find the area flooded. The video appears to be a prequel to the "Supernatural" video, released in May, which shows her leaving the home and walking through a ravaged residential area before being beamed up into an alien spacecraft. The a cappella version of her song was met with love from her fans. "Her voice is so unbelievably beautiful and soothing," one fan commented. "Her vocals are angelic." Grande released the deluxe version of her Eternal Sunshine album on March 28. Ariana Grande turns 30: a look back
