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BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube
BLACKPINK’s music video for “Pink Venom” just passed 1 billion views on YouTube, making it the group’s ninth video to reach that number.
The song, which dropped in August 2022 as part of their Born Pink album rollout, was an instant hit. From the moment it premiered, it dominated YouTube, racking up nearly 90 million views in just the first 24 hours. Within just over a day, it crossed 100 million. Now, three years later, it’s joined YouTube’s billion-view club.
But the success didn’t stop on YouTube. “Pink Venom” also crushed it on streaming platforms like Spotify, becoming the fastest track by a Korean female act to hit 100 million streams, in just 17 days. On the charts, it reached No. 22 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, while topping iTunes in over 80 countries.
The BET Awards ceremony returned once again and was held on June 28, 2026.
This year’s ceremony was hosted by Druski and celebrated some of the biggest names in music, film, and entertainment.
Some of the night’s winners include:
- Kendrick Lamar – Best Male Hip Hop Artist (9th win)
- Kehlani – Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Kehlani – Video of the Year (“Folded”)
- Olivia Dean – Best New Artist
- Cardi B – Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Leon Thomas – Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Michael B. Jordan – Best Lead Actor (Sinners)
- Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor – Video Director of the Year
Nigerian singer Speed Darlington speaks with regret as he reflects on his life. He shared that he is disappointed in himself for still being single at his age and not having any children.
The singer said “Up till now, I’m not married and I don’t have any children. All I have to show is an American passport. I want more than American papers—I want a family and respect.”
Nigerian singer Tems reacts to comments linking her with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
During a recent interview, the singer spoke about the African music movement.
“It’s amazing, you know, coming from Nigeria. I’m just really happy where African music is going right now. Everybody’s popping off and everybody’s shining. So I’m just happy to be a part of that.”
She was then asked if she knew the goalkeeper, to which she replied “Do I know him personally? “I think I do. No, no, no, no, no. I don’t.”
The host then teased her, saying “We should shoot our shot.”
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