NewJeans have hit another setback in their effort to relaunch as NJZ as a South Korean court ruled that the K-pop group must honor their contract with record giant HYBE and its subsidiary ADOR. The court’s decision Tuesday reaffirms its ruling from back in March that disallowed NewJeans from rebranding …
Read More »NewJeans Debut 'Pit Stop' as NJZ, Announce 'Pause' on 'Activities for Now' After Court Order
While performing at ComplexCon in Hong Kong, popular K-pop girl group NewJeans – who recently renamed themselves NJZ – announced “this might be our last performance for a little while.” The ComplexCon show marked their first appearance after a March 21 ruling by a Seoul court granted their estranged management …
Read More »NJZ (Formerly NewJeans) Lose Court Battle Ahead of First Show Under New Name
NJZ, the K-pop outfit formerly known as NewJeans, were hit with a setback in their efforts to strike out on their own and leave the label they’ve accused of misconduct and mistreatment. As CNN reports, a South Korean court upheld an injunction brought against the group by their label, ADOR, …
Read More »NewJeans Change Name to NJZ After Tumultuous Split With Label
After splitting with their label late last year, K-pop stars NewJeans have revealed their new name, NJZ, CNN reports. The future of the five-member girl group has been somewhat up in the air since leaving ADOR, a subsidiary of the South Korean mega-label HYBE, and leveling allegations of misconduct and …
Read More »NewJeans Announce Split From Label
NewJeans announced in a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday that they are leaving their agency ADOR, a subsidiary of the South Korean mega-label HYBE. Their departure, in the wake of disputes between HYBE and ADOR’s now ex-CEO, Min Hee-jin, may mean that NewJeans won’t be able to …
Read More »See Rina Sawayama Perform 'Bad Friend' With NewJeans' Hyein at Tokyo Show
K-pop stars NewJeans played a pair of sold-out shows at Japan’s Tokyo Dome this week, and on Thursday, the group welcomed Rina Sawayama onstage for a surprise appearance to perform one of that singer’s biggest hits. During each gig, the members of NewJeans each deliver a short solo set, and …
Read More »NewJeans Whip Up 'Powerpuff Girl' Potions in Vibrant 'Right Now' Video
Sugar, spice, and everything nice color the vibrant music video for “Right Now,” the latest release from powerhouse girl group NewJeans. The record arrives as the precursor to their forthcoming single and mini album Supernatural, which finds the five-piece performing in Japanese. Directed by Youngeum Lee, the Takashi Murakami-collaborated video …
Read More »NewJeans Want YouTube to Identify an Online Hater So They Can Sue Them in South Korea
NewJeans are asking a federal court to make Google reveal the identity of a user who’s allegedly been posting “false and defamatory videos” about the K-pop stars on YouTube. The ex parte application was filed at the end of March after NewJeans made a criminal complaint in South Korea, but …
Read More »NewJeans, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion: Here's How to Watch Every Performance From 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Quick Answer: Watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on TV or online for free with DirecTV Stream NewJeans, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B and Green …
Read More »Best Music of 2023: Staff Picks
Ask anyone who works at Rolling Stone what they’ve been listening to lately, and you’re guaranteed to get an interesting answer. In the final weeks of the year, more than 30 colleagues from across the departments that make RS submitted their personal picks for the 10 best albums of 2023. …
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