Selena Gomez Earns First No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart with Rema-Collab “Calm Down”

Selena Gomez is celebrating a global first…

The 30-year-old Mexican American singer/actress and Rema’s single “Calm Down” has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, jumping from No. 8 and marking each act’s first leader on the list.

Selena GomezGomez and Rema’s “Calm Down” jumps from No. 8, besting its prior No. 4 high set in September, to No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, with 53.3 million streams (essentially even week-over-week) and 4,000 downloads sold (up 18%) in territories outside the U.S. December 30-January 5.

Nigeria native Rema (real name: Divine Ikubor) released the original version of the song last February as the second single from his debut solo LP, Rave & Roses. Its remix with Gomez arrived August 26, and that version’s official video premiered September 7.

Gomez lands her first leader, among two top 10s since the chart began, after “Ice Cream,” with BLACKPINK, ranked at its No. 6 high on the inaugural list in 2020.

Rema tops Global Excl. U.S. in his first appearance on the chart – and becomes the first act from Africa to reign.

The Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, which began in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the U.S.

Chart ranks are based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales, the latter of which reflect purchases from full-service digital music retailers from around the world, with sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites excluded from the charts’ calculations.

Bizarrap’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52,” Featuring Quevedo, Returns to No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart

Bizarrap is back on top…

The 24-year-old Argentine record producer and DJ’s collaboration with Quevedo, “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52,” rebounds for a sixth week atop the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. survey.

Bizarrap, Quevedo,The single rebounds from No. 2 for a sixth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, as it drew 51 million streams (down 8%) and sold 1,000 downloads (up 1%) in territories outside the U.S. in the September 9-15 tracking week.

David Guetta and Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue)” jumps 5-2 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart; BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” drops to No. 3 after spending its first three weeks on the ranking at No. 1; Harry Styles’ “As It Was” retreats 3-4, following a record 13 weeks on top; and Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata” lifts 6-5 to become his first top five hit on the chart.

Plus, Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” ascends 11-10 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, with gains of 23% to 41.8 million streams and 17% to 2,000 sold outside the U.S. Nigeria native Rema (real name: Divine Ikubor) dropped the original version of the song in February as the second single from his debut solo LP, Rave & Roses. Its remix with Gomez arrived August 26, and that version’s official video premiered September 7.

Gomez lands her second single on the chart since the survey began, after “Ice Cream,” with BLACKPINK, ranked at its No. 6 high on the inaugural list in September 2020.

The chart, which began in September 2020, ranks songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the U.S.

Chart ranks are based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales, the latter of which reflect purchases from full-service digital music retailers from around the world, with sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites excluded from the charts’ calculations.

Rema’s “Calm Down” Remix, Featuring Selena Gomez, Coming Out Friday

Selena Gomez is calming down

The 30-year-old Mexican American singer/actress has teamed up with Rema for a remix of his single “Calm Down.”

Selena GomezThe remix will be released on Friday, August 26.

In a caption for the announcement, Gomez wrote “so excited for this!”

She is the latest star to grace a Rema track. In addition to the “Ice Cream” singer, the fast-rising singer this year has collaborated with Chris BrownAJ Tracey, and 6LACK.

The official announcement comes mere weeks after a video of Gomez excitedly greeting Rema backstage at his Rave & Roses World Tour went viral on social media.

And in an August 17 Instagram story, the “Lose You to Love Me” singer posted a black-and-white photo of herself and Rema with a GIF caption that read “coming soon.”

Now, fans will hear the new version of Rema’s runaway hit in all of its remixed glory this weekend.

“Calm Down” is the second single from Rave & Roses, Rema’s debut studio album.

This year has been a breakout year for the Nigerian Afro-fusion star. “Soundgasm,” the lead single from his debut album, peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, and his Rave & Roses World Tour has taken him across the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Australia.

“Calm Down” has reached No. 57 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, and No. 7 on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs.

The new remix comes on the heels of Gomez’s first Primetime Emmy nomination as a producer on the Hulu hit murder-mystery comedy series Only Murders in the Building.

Cardi B’s “WAP,’ Featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Tops the First-Ever Billboard Global 200

Cardi B‘s “WAP” is a global phenomenom…

The 27-year-old half-Dominican American rap superstar’s single featuring Megan Thee Stallion tops the maiden Billboard Global 200 chart, dated September 19.

Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion

As revealed on Billboard.com, MRC has launched the new global survey, which is powered by MRC Data/Nielsen Music.

“WAP” rules the initial Billboard Global 200 chart with 100.9 million global streams and 23,000 global downloads sold in the week ending September 10.

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BTS‘ “Dynamite” comes in at No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 with 83.4 million streams and 36,000 sold.

Breaking down the chart’s metrics, “WAP” was the most-streamed song of the week globally and “Dynamite” was the top-selling title.

Maluma‘s all-Spanish-language “Hawái” (94 million streams, 3,000 sold) comes in at No. 4 on the chart, while Blackpink and Selena Gomez‘s “Ice Cream” comes in at No. 8.

The charts, inclusive of worldwide songs, ranks songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world.

Chart rankings are based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales from full-service digital music retailers from around the world.

HBO Max Renews Selena Gomez’s Quarantine Cooking Show “Selena + Chef” for a Second Season

There’s more cooking in Selena Gomez’s future…

HBO Max has ordered a second season of the 28-year-old Mexican American singer/actress’ quarantine cooking show Selena + Chef for a second season.

Selena Gomez

With the sophomore season now on order, Gomez can look forward to whipping up even more delicious and challenging dishes in the comfort of her home.

“Learning from some of the best chefs in the world has vastly improved my cooking skills but I have a lot more to learn. I am looking forward to challenging myself in the kitchen on the next season,” Gomez said.

The unscripted quarantine cooking show features the “Lose You To Love Me” singer preparing a wide variety of dishes, while a slew of expert chefs virtually guide her through each and every step. 

Selena + Chef, which premiered on HBO Max earlier in August, featured Gomez teaming up with culinary masters including Antonia Lofaso, Ludo Lefebvre, Roy Choi and Tanya Holland. In each episode, guest chefs highlight a charity of their choosing.

Season two of Selena + Chef not only brings the show a new set of recipes ranging in difficulty, but also a new slate of culinary experts and charities to be highlighted.

During HBO’s leg of the virtual CTAM tour, Gomez and Selena + Chef producer Aaron Saidman revealed that the first season of 10-episode series was filmed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The filming process entailed crew rigging cameras inside Gomez’s kitchen and living room and controlling the machines from outside.

Gomez, who just released her highly anticipated collaboration with Blackpink, “Ice Cream,” shared that participating in the show and rediscovering a passion for food and cooking has helped her get out of her quarantine rut.

“[The show] was an opportunity to make something that could make people smile,” she said at CTAM.

Selena + Chef  is executive produced by Gomez via her July Moon Productions.

Selena Gomez Releases ‘Sweet’ Blackpink Collaboration “Ice Cream”

Selena Gomez is livin’ the cream

The 28-year-old Mexican American singer/actress has released the new single “Ice Cream,” her highly anticipated collaboration with K-pop girl group Blackpink, along with the equally sweet music video.

Selena Gomez

The retro-tinged video features Gomez driving a pink Good Humor truck in a fun, pin-up sailor outfit.  Jisoo, Rosé, Jennie and Lisa all appear along an ice cream mural in ‘70s-inspired looks in bright colors, with plenty of flower power and macrame.

In celebration of the release, Gomez also unveiled her own ice cream flavor in partnership with Serendipity, Cookies and Cream Remix. The flavor uses pink vanilla ice cream as a nod to her collaborators.

“So basically it’s heaven,” she told fans while sampling the new creation in an Instagram video, “and every bite is delicious.”

“Ice Cream” will be the second pre-release single off Blackpink’s long-awaited debut album, Blackpink: The Album, due out on Oct. 2 via YG Entertainment.

Selena Gomez Invests in Ice Cream Brand Serendipity & Announces New Flavor Inspired by Her Blackpink Collaboration

Selena Gomez is expanding her empire…

The 28-year-old Mexican American singer/actress’ highly anticipated collaboration with Blackpink, “Ice Cream,” has resulted in a new business endeavor for the “Come & Get It” singer.

Selena Gomez

Ice cream brand Serendipity and the iconic Serendipity3 Restaurants have announced Gomez as its newest investor, as well as a special ice cream flavor developed with the SelPink collaboration in mind.

The pint, called Cookies & Cream Remix, is inspired by the upcoming collab. It’s comprised of pink vanilla ice cream, crunchy cookie bites and gobs of gooey fudge.

In an Instagram video announcing the flavor, Gomez is seen eating it in the best way possible, by the spoonful straight out of the container.

“So, basically, it’s heaven,” the singer said of the chocolate-y cookie goodness.

Serendipity x Selena Gomez

“Growing up and loving the iconic Serendipity restaurant, I couldn’t be more excited to become a partner in their expanding brand,” said Gomez 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.’”

“Selena Gomez is the perfect partner and flavor engineer for Serendipity Brands,” Sal Pesce, president and COO of Serendipity Brands, mirrored. “As a forever fan of our brand, Selena brings a fresh perspective and a whole new set of fans to help us take over the decadent ice cream category with our innovative, indulgent mixes.”

Cookies & Cream Remix will be available on the “Ice Cream” collab’s release date, August 28, in supermarkets, convenience stores and other food retailers across the country and online at SerendipityBrands.com.

Selena Gomez & BLACKPINK Reveal Title for Upcoming New Collaboration: “Ice Cream”

I scream, you scream; Selena Gomez screams for ice cream

The 28-year-old Mexican American singer/actress has finally revealed the title of her highly-anticipated collaboration with BLACKPINK: “Ice Cream.”

Selena Gomez

If the name is any indication, the SelPINK single will surely be a surefire summer treat.

“Ice Cream…@BLACKPINK…SELPINK IN YOUR AREA soon… August 28,” Gomez tweeted using a pair of ice cream emojis alongside a sweet snap of herself enjoying a cone on what appears could be the set of the track’s forthcoming video.

Meanwhile, the K-pop girl group unveiled the latest teaser poster for the single, which features a pink waffle cone filled with bubblegum-hued soft serve against a black backdrop.

SelPINK Ice Cream

Along with the title, the promo piece alerts fans of the two acts that the single will be available at midnight EST/1 p.m. KST the day of its release.

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