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One Major Complaint About BLACKPINK’s “BORN PINK” Concerts That Most Fans Seem To Agree On

For the most part, BLACKPINK fans that have attended the group’s ongoing BORN PINK world tour have had high praise for their performances!

BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/VOAnWOg6tc — ؘ (@blackpinkjpgs) October 28, 2022

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Though there have been some videos going around that have left some people questioning if the members have enough time to practice together for the tour, they tend to be few and far between. And with a K-Pop girl group as popular as BLACKPINK, it isn’t surprising to see them getting unfairly hated on just for being successful.

JENNIE: “LIFE’S A BITCH BUT MINE’S A MOVIE” 🔥🔥 yes miss Kim 🥵 forever young will never get old — even in Day 1 SHE WAS SO HAPPY TT #JENNIE #BLACKPINK #BLACKPINKinDallas pic.twitter.com/ItmZYL7Hra — aira 🌸 (@baekhyu_knee) October 28, 2022

Hard to love is MY song, like y’all don’t understand, she’s amazing #BLACKPINKWorldTour2022 #BLACKPINKinDallas pic.twitter.com/Jj5Fnav59g — ✨YESH (@5HdelRey) October 26, 2022

Despite the overall good reception from BLINKs towards their tour concerts, however, there does seem to be one downside that many fans have mentioned and agreed on.

On a recent Reddit thread asking for fans’ honest opinions on the concerts that they’ve attended, there were a number of people who brought up the length of the concert.

On average, most K-Pop concerts tend to last from 2.5-3 hours, with a little additional time for breaks and interludes. And considering the high price of concert tickets for the bigger artists in the industry, you definitely want to get as much time for your money as possible!

BLACKPINK’s BORN PINK concert tickets were particularly expensive, which makes the fact that fans are claiming the show is only two hours long — breaks included — disappointing to many.

Prices for the tickets are going for a couple hundred to over a thousand dollars for front-row seats, so it makes sense why fans would expect a long concert that included most of BLACKPINK’s discography. However, it’s been reported that there are many songs from The Album in particular that aren’t included in the concert, and also that some songs that are being performed have even been shortened.

Here’s a look at the setlist for their October 16 concert in Seoul.

Considering that the BLACKPINK members themselves likely weren’t in charge of how many songs they had to perform for their concerts, the frustration about their short showtimes isn’t aimed towards the idols themselves.

And overall, it sounds like the reception to their first couple of concerts in the U.S. has been great despite the short time, with all of the members putting as much energy and enthusiasm into their performances as possible!

We hope that BLACKPINK and BLINKs continue to have a great time as the BORN PINK tour goes forward!

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There were many fan-taken videos of the mega K-pop group Blackpink in Singapore and some disgruntled Blinks — the name for Blackpink fans — went on social media to criticise the lack of etiquette by fellow concertgoers during the show.

Disgruntled fans of K-pop group Blackpink criticised the lack of concert etiquette during the Born Pink World Tour concert in Singapore
Concertgoers in the standing pens had their views blocked by mobile phones and had to endure the crowd jostling
Some of the audience members were even seen passing out during the concert
Blackpink member Jennie had to remind fans to put down their phones, so that the audience can “connect and interact” with the girl group during the concert

SINGAPORE — Blackpink was in Singapore last weekend (May 13 and 14) at the National Stadium for their two-night Born Pink World Tour concert and there were many fan-taken videos of the mega K-pop group.

Some disgruntled Blinks — the name for Blackpink fans — went on social media to criticise the lack of etiquette by fellow concertgoers during the show.

Those who bought tickets to the more expensive standing pens near the front of the stage seemed to be particularly affected, according to a number of videos posted on social media.

TikTok user “joeychok”, who bought a standing pen B ticket, recounted that she could only see phones despite paying more to get a good view of the performance.

"I gave up. I just put my phone up (to record everything)," she said. "I can't even see them at all, they look so small."

Her companion said: "I spent $300 to look at people's phones, for what?"

Standing pen tickets are the highest-priced tickets for the concert. Ticket prices ranged from S$168 to S$398.

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Calling it the "worst concert ever", TikToker “babyyblob” lambasted the concert crowd for being "selfish" and having "no manners or concert etiquette" for holding up their phones.

“You all filming Netflix documentary or what,” she captioned her video.

Even Blackpink member Jennie noticed the sea of phones, pausing midway through the concert to remind fans to put down their phones and enjoy the concert.

"I must say, I'm seeing more cellphones than faces today. So... I don't know if I like that. So, for the last two songs, I want everyone to connect and interact with us, and sing and dance, and just party. Okay?"

To top it off, one concertgoer even held up a folded paper fan during the concert, presumably to show off a slogan on it, which squarely blocked the view for the people behind.

In a desperate attempt to regain a clear view of the stage, a person behind the fan-wielding concertgoer screamed: “Put down your fans, please”.

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Fans at the standing pen also had to grapple with other issues, including having to jostle with a rowdy crowd, in the midst of people reportedly fainting at the venue.

Tiktok user “justkeepthinking” said that she had to join in with the jostling, in order to have a good view of the performance.

"The moment you are nice, you will be pushed out of the very area that you paid a lot of money for," she said. "It's every man for himself.”

Even Blackpink's Rose seemed to have noticed the pushing, asking fans not to push during the show.

“Maybe just try not to push, that would be great for us,” the singer was filmed saying.

TikTok user “yappiej” echoed similar sentiments, posting on her acount that she regretted getting VIP tickets. She gave several reasons, including her view being blocked by phones, concertgoers pushing and shoving, and added that she even spotted "many" fans fainting during the concert.

A TikTok video showed a concertgoer being wheeled out of the crowded standing pen area in a wheelchair by paramedics during the concert.

Not everything was all bad, however, as an adorable interaction between an usher and fans was caught on camera before the show.

The middle-aged usher, holding a “Don’t push” sign, was seen vibing along with fans to Blackpink’s music even though he claimed that he “doesn’t know how to sing (the songs)”.

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A football fan was spotted multi-tasking during the concert, watching a football match between Everton and Manchester City while filming the performance on his phone in split-screen mode.

The football match between the two England clubs kicked off on Sunday at 9pm, halfway through the concert.

More than 100,000 fans attended the Born Pink World Tour concert over the weekend, at a time when there were record-breaking temperatures in the city.

Some Singapore artistes and personalities spotted at the concert included actresses Jeanette Aw and Carrie Wong, actor Desmond Tan and deejay Jean Danke.

Actresses Denise Camillia Tan, Tay Ying, Kayly Loh and deejay Hazelle Teo also attended the concert as a group.

Blackpink last performed here in 2019 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The girl group is slated to perform next in Macau, China on May 20 and 21 for their world tour.

After the concert, Blackpink's Lisa was spotted dining at The Seagrill, a bistro bar along Changi Beach. A video by TikTok user "laychinok" posted on Sunday showed the artiste having dinner in a group.

Comments under the video suggested that Lisa was visiting a relative who was working in the restaurant. The restaurant said that Lisa was there to visit her uncle, who is working as a head chef at the restaurant, MustShareNews website reported.

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BLACKPINK's 'BORN PINK' Tour Criticized by BLINKs Because of THIS

Embarking their group comeback, BLACKPINK's 'BORN PINK' Tour is highly anticipated by the BLINKs and local and international media outlets. In addition, this world tour allows the quarter girl group to promote their studio album, Born Pink.

As BLACKPINK and YG Entertainment promised to redefine world-class concert performances in this world tour, some BLINKs have divided comments on the girl's ongoing third concert tour.

What do you think is the aspect that BLINKs criticized? Does it concern the girls' performance? Stay curious as you scroll through this article.

'BORN PINK' Tour Criticized by BLINKS For THIS

In a recent Reddit discussion, a moderator asked the fans' "honest opinion" about BLACKPINK's 'BORN PINK' Tour. Recently concluding the Seoul, Dallas, and Houston legs, a handful of BLINKs have something to say.

Upon collecting the comments, it is observed that BLINKs are concerned about the concert's length and expensive ticket prices. Compared to other K-pop concerts, the average running time of the show, including the VCRs and breaks, is from 2.5 hours to 3 hours.

Unfortunately, 'BORN PINK' did not reach this average hour - even though one will count the breaks and interludes in the official running time of a BLACKPINK concert.

Moreover, fans have confessed that since BLACKPINK's concerts do not abide by the average length, expensive concert tickets are sometimes not justifiable.

Although BLACKPINK is an enormous name handled by one of the "Big Three" agencies, it is implied why ticket prices skyrocketed to such. But BLINKs believe that the high ticket price would be worth it if the concert exceeded two hours.

According to a report , a BLINK would need at least $150 to attend BLACKPINK's third world tour. Considering this exceptionally high amount, some BLINKs are disappointed because they expected to get as much concert duration for the money.

Here are some of the fans' comments:

"It's true that the concert is shorter than what I'm used to. Considering this has to be the most expensive single ticket I've ever spent at $500, I wanted this to be longer." "The average k-pop concert is definitely 3 hours (I've been to over 30) especially for those prices that is so incredibly short." "Oh wow, I would be sad. Been to 3 kpop concerts and they were all 2.5 to 3 hours long."

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Reports have mentioned that one factor affecting the concert's duration is the exclusion of some songs from The Album and Born Pink in the performance. Also, some songs that were performed were shortcut versions.

Upon learning these flaws during the Dallas and Houston concert stops, the fans are appealing to the concert management of BLACKPINK to change or rethink the setlist for the succeeding 'BORN PINK' stops.

However, BLINKs highlighted that the concert management and BLACKPINK members need to address this critique.

Per the fans, although the 'PINK VENOM' singers do not have direct control over the number of songs to perform, BLINKs still believe their opinions should be considered because they are the performers.

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Im sorry but the last twitter video cracks me up 😂 like where is the energy? Honestly I pity the people that payed for those tickets to get that. I’m 100% sure that those tickets where a lots of money

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I was wondering when akp was gonna write about it . It's all over the Internet. People saying "girl group which is known for their stage presence, lacks stage presence".

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Inside the vibrant world of Blackpink's Born Pink tour

By Lucy Ford

Inside the vibrant world of Blackpink's Born Pink tour

Going to a K-pop concert is an attack on the senses in the best way possible. Sound is obviously well covered. For sight, there's meticulously-crafted choreography and costumes. Even touch is ticked off in the form of ‘lightsticks’, band-specific batons that you wave to form a light show. For Blackpink 's current world tour, scent also almost made it to the table, though fell at the final hurdle.

“We were going to do little perfume vials, and we were so close but [were] having issues with formulation,” says Amy Bowerman , creative director for the record-breaking girl group's Born Pink world tour.

Since debuting in 2016, Blackpink have solidified themselves as one of the most notable K-pop acts, breaking barriers by eschewing stereotypes for a more transgressive take on femininity. Based on the title of their second album, the tour, which kicked off in October in the group's home city of Seoul , South Korea, will see members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa perform in front of thousands around the world. Every masterpiece has to start from a single idea, and for Bowerman, her team, and the members of Blackpink , that kernel was the album's first single.

“All of the elements within the show [were] based around Pink Venom, ” says Bowerman, whose role covers everything from stage design and show timelines, to visual storytelling and technical operations.

Pink Venom dropped in August, fused with the dual identity that fans, known as Blinks, have come to expect since the group's inception. Elements from the video, like lush pink and green scene-scapes and brutalist architecture, are mirrored in their tour production.

The show that the team created to mirror the Pink Venom ethos comes in the shape of moving stages, blinding pyrotechnics, confetti cannons, vibrant video design and enormous “blow-through” video screens that are a “nightmare for anybody who is a content maker”, but create a warehouse vibe that juxtaposes the group's femininity with a harder edge. Capturing the multiplicity of Blackpink was a challenge, Bowerman says, as “their songs are very aggressive, but then they have some songs that feel very smooth, kind of sexy, kind of feminine.”

Fans and artists work symbiotically in K-pop concerts, with long moments of interaction before, during and after the show. “I didn't realise how much the encore meant to them and the Blinks, so they have those moments where they get super close and personal with the fans,” Bowerman says. “They were like, 'Oh, we don't want to do anything here, we just want to sit on the edge of the stage and have a moment.’”

Blackpink is Bowerman's first K-pop client, having previously worked with the likes of Anne Marie and Dua Lipa , and she was surprised by the amount of on-the-ground collaboration there was from the beginning stages of planning. “This was definitely one of those shows where you don't go in and go, 'Okay, here's your creative [brief]' and then go away and do it”, she says. “It's a full family affair of everybody getting involved.”

Bowerman says the band themselves are meticulous about how the concert will play out. “They're very hands-on with their music and if they don't hear something that they like in the live show, they will just go back into the studio and rewrite that piece of music”, she says. “They really wanted control over their [solo stages] as well. So with each individual member, we'll have individual meetings.” She recalls seeing member Rosé "picking up each individual dancer, literally picking them up, and [putting] them in place and blocking them.”

As Born Pink travels across the globe for the rest of the year, Bowerman hopes people who assume K-pop artists have little autonomy over their work rethink their misconceptions. “I think everybody thinks it's just the machine, but actually, it's their life,” she says. “They live there with their team and they love everybody around them. They really want to share that."

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The quartet's tour kicks off in October with back-to-back dates in Seoul.

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BLACKPINK in your area! The K-pop girl group unveiled the full run of dates and venues for the North American and European legs of their upcoming Born Pink World Tour on Tuesday (Sept. 6).

After kicking off Oct. 15 and 16 with back-to-back shows in Seoul, the quartet’s U.S. run of concerts will begin 10 days later at American Airlines Center in Dallas. From there, they’ll light up major venues including Houston’s Toyota Center; Atlanta’s State Farm Arena; the First Ontario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario; Chicago’s United Center; the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.; and Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles through Nov. 19.

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Rosé, Jisoo, Lisa and Jennie will then head across the pond to the U.K. and Europe, where the next leg of the tour will start Nov. 30 at London’s The O2 Arena. Additional shows are scheduled for Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi; Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany; and two nights at Paris’ Accor Arena. Plus the ladies announced a newly added nineteenth concert set for Copenhagen’s Royal Arena, and rescheduled their previously announced show in Berlin to Dec. 19 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, before wrapping up at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome on Dec. 22, just in time to head home for Christmas.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. local time, with presales starting a few days before on Sept. 13. To access the presale, fans can register for official BLINK membership on Weverse in both North America and Europe, with more information at blackpinklive.com .

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Everything We Know About BLACKPINK's New Album, 'Born Pink'

After a two-year hiatus, BLACKPINK are on the brink of releasing a new single, "Pink Venom," and a highly anticipated sophomore effort, 'Born Pink.' Here’s everything you need to know about the quartet’s forthcoming full-length album, out Sept. 16.

It’s been two years since BLACKPINK released their debut studio album, The Album , which featured the Top 40 hits" How You Like That " and" Lovesick Girls " as well as guest appearances from Selena Gomez and Cardi B . The record-breaking album quickly solidified the quartet as K-pop superstars, and they became known as the" biggest girl group in the world ."

As COVID-19 prevented BLACKPINK from embarking on a promotional tour, the innovative foursome decided to bring the show to fans at home, with a livestream pay-per-view concert that was critically lauded and commercially successful .

Shortly after the promo tour wound down, the group went on a hiatus to regroup and pursue other projects. Lisa and Rosé dropped solo albums, while Jennie and Jisoo pursued acting careers — Jennie will star in the Weeknd’s upcoming HBO Max series," The Idol ," and Jisoo played a college student in the Korean TV drama," Snowdrop ."

Now, the girls are back together and ready to kick off their comeback with Born Pink , out Sept. 16 through YG Entertainment. Here’s everything GRAMMY.com knows about BLACKPINK’s sophomore album.

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Fans can pre-order physical copies of the album, including a limited-edition pink vinyl, via the group’s website, which is also offering an exclusive box set — available in black and pink — which comes with a CD, folded poster, sticker, poster book, photo cards and more.

BLACKPINK & YG Entertainment Began Promoting The Album In July

YG Entertainment, the group’s record label, thrilled fans when they announced the quartet’s new album and world tour on July 6. A few weeks later, BLACKPINK shared a series of promo pics on Instagram and dropped a trailer on YouTube with their forthcoming schedule.

The 30-second trailer has racked up more than 20 million views since, which comes as no surprise — the girl group recently became the most-followed musical act of all time on YouTube, where they have more than 75 million subscribers.

There Are A Few Fan Theories About Born Pink

Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has forged a strong connection with their loyal fanbase — affectionately known as Blinks — through live streams and interviews where they sometimes offer playful spoilers about the lyrics, visuals and choreography in their upcoming new releases.

And like any great fanbase, Blinks have taken these clues and created theories and predictions that they share via YouTube, Reddit, Discord, and other online communities. Alongside speculation that the album will explore heartbreak, some fans believe that Jisoo’s name will finally be mentioned in the lyrics of a Born Pink track. (Lisa, Rosé and Jennie’s names appear in "Ice Cream," "BOOMBAYAH" and Lisa’s debut solo single, " LALISA ," respectively.)

Unreleased Track "Ready For Love" May Appear On Born Pink

In July, the girl group partnered with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile for the mobile game’s first-ever virtual concert, which featured a performance of " Ready for Love ," an unreleased song that the quartet is seen recording in their 2020 Netflix documentary, BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky . The song’s inclusion in the documentary sent fans into a frenzy, and they began speculating about the group’s next era.

The tracklist for Born Pink has yet to be released, so it’s unclear if "Ready for You" will appear on the album, but the song is listed on Genius .

Their New Single, "Pink Venom," Drops Aug. 19

On Aug 8., BLACKPINK commemorated the sixth anniversary of their formation with messages of gratitude and love on Instagram . As an anniversary gift to fans, they announced the Aug. 19 release of "Pink Venom," their second single of 2022. Fans can digitally pre-order the highly anticipated song on BLACKPINK’s official website or pre-save it on streaming services.

After announcing "Pink Venom," the group shared a set of concept teaser photos on Instagram, in which they appear in blush pink costumes posed in front of broken glass arranged in the shape of spider webs. The promo blitz continued the following day with the release of "Pink Venom" teaser concept videos for each member, giving fans a sneak peek of the quartet’s costuming for the upcoming visual.

OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder Produced Tracks For The Group That May Appear On Born Pink

The singer-songwriter behind Beyoncé ’s "Halo" discussed his collaboration with the foursome in a recent interview with "Good Morning America ": "I think one or two of my songs have made the album," he said. "From what I’ve been told, and the stuff that I did with them, I can just say is very true to their sound."

This isn’t Tedder ’s first time working with the K-pop sensations — he helped write and produce " Bet You Wanna ," a hit track from The Album featuring a verse from GRAMMY-winning rapper, Cardi B.

The Group Will Embark On A Global Tour To Promote Born Pink

In mid-October, BLACKPINK will set off on a global tour in support of Born Pink and their label says it will be the biggest the world has ever seen.

"On top of new music and large-scale projects, BLACKPINK will also go on the largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group by the end of the year to expand their rapport with fans worldwide," YG Entertainment stated in a press release. The Born Pink World Tour kicks off in Seoul and will touch down in 26 cities, including Los Angeles, Bangkok, London and Auckland, with more to be added at a later date.

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GRAMMY Rewind: Kendrick Lamar Honors Hip-Hop's Greats While Accepting Best Rap Album GRAMMY For 'To Pimp a Butterfly' In 2016

Upon winning the GRAMMY for Best Rap Album for 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' Kendrick Lamar thanked those that helped him get to the stage, and the artists that blazed the trail for him.

Updated Friday Oct. 13, 2023 to include info about Kendrick Lamar's most recent GRAMMY wins, as of the 2023 GRAMMYs.

A GRAMMY veteran these days, Kendrick Lamar has won 17 GRAMMYs and has received 47 GRAMMY nominations overall. A sizable chunk of his trophies came from the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards in 2016, when he walked away with five — including his first-ever win in the Best Rap Album category.

This installment of GRAMMY Rewind turns back the clock to 2016, revisiting Lamar's acceptance speech upon winning Best Rap Album for To Pimp A Butterfly . Though Lamar was alone on stage, he made it clear that he wouldn't be at the top of his game without the help of a broad support system.

"First off, all glory to God, that's for sure," he said, kicking off a speech that went on to thank his parents, who he described as his "those who gave me the responsibility of knowing, of accepting the good with the bad."

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He also extended his love and gratitude to his fiancée, Whitney Alford, and shouted out his Top Dawg Entertainment labelmates. Lamar specifically praised Top Dawg's CEO, Anthony Tiffith, for finding and developing raw talent that might not otherwise get the chance to pursue their musical dreams.

"We'd never forget that: Taking these kids out of the projects, out of Compton, and putting them right here on this stage, to be the best that they can be," Lamar — a Compton native himself — continued, leading into an impassioned conclusion spotlighting some of the cornerstone rap albums that came before To Pimp a Butterfly .

"Hip-hop. Ice Cube . This is for hip-hop," he said. "This is for Snoop Dogg , Doggystyle . This is for Illmatic , this is for Nas . We will live forever. Believe that."

To Pimp a Butterfly singles "Alright" and "These Walls" earned Lamar three more GRAMMYs that night, the former winning Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song and the latter taking Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (the song features Bilal , Anna Wise and Thundercat ). He also won Best Music Video for the remix of Taylor Swift 's "Bad Blood."

Lamar has since won Best Rap Album two more times, taking home the golden gramophone in 2018 for his blockbuster LP DAMN ., and in 2023 for his bold fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers .

Watch Lamar's full acceptance speech above, and check back at GRAMMY.com every Friday for more GRAMMY Rewind episodes.

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The faintest hint of fall is in the air, but the summer of 2023's musical deluge continues unabated. Across genres, scenes and styles, the landscape continues to flourish.

We have Miley Cyrus 's first song since Endless Summer Vacation — a vulnerable, proudly " unfinished " offering. On the opposite end of the vibe spectrum, Selena Gomez has thrown caution to the wind with the carefree "Single Soon."

And that's just the beginning — beloved acts from Burna Boy to BLACKPINK are back with fresh material. Before you dive into the weekend, add these songs to your playlist.

Miley Cyrus — "Used To Be Young"

On her first song since Endless Summer Vacation arrived in March, two-time GRAMMY nominee Cyrus avoids tidiness, and pursues honest reflection.

"The time has arrived to release a song that I could perfect forever. Although my work is done, this song will continue to write itself everyday," she said in a statement. "The fact it remains unfinished is a part of its beauty. That is my life at this moment ….. unfinished yet complete."

"Used to Be Young" belongs to the pantheon of "turning 30" jams; therein, Cyrus looks back on her misspent youth, and the attendant heat of the spotlight. "You say I used to be wild/ I say I used to be young," she sings.

In the stark video, she gazes unflinchingly into the lens, without varnish or artifice.

Selena Gomez — "Single Soon"

Where Cyrus' new song bittersweetly gazes backward, Gomez's carbonated new jam "Single Soon" is focused on the promised reverie of tomorrow — sans boyfriend.

"Should I do it on the phone?/ Should I leave a little note/ In the pocket of his coat?" the two-time GRAMMY nominee wonders, sounding positively giddy about her unshackling from Mr. Wrong.

As the song unspools, Gomez gets ready for a wild night out; the song ends with the portentous question, "Well, who's next?" If you're ready to slough off your summer fling, "Single Soon" is for you.

Ariana Grande — Yours Truly: Tenth Anniversary

The two-time GRAMMY winner and 15-time nominee's acclaimed debut album, Yours Truly , arrived on Aug. 30, 2013; thus, it's time to ring in its tin anniversary.

Granted, these aren't "new songs," per se: rather, i n a weeklong celebration , Grande is reintroducing audiences to Yours Truly .

Dive in, and you'll find "Live From London" versions of multiple songs. Plus — perhaps most enticingly — the sprawling re-release contains two new versions of "The Way," her hit collaboration with late ex Mac Miller.

Maluma — Don Juan

Papi Juancho is dead; long live Don Juan. "Fue un placer," Maluma wrote on Instagram last New Year's Eve. (It translates to "It was a pleasure.")

And with that, the Colombian rap-singing heavyweight ushered in a new character. He's now Don Juan — in a reference both to the fictional libertine and his birth name of Juan Luis Londoño Arias.

Now, Don Juan's out with his titular album — which he dubs a "mature" blending of the musics that got him going, like reggaeton, house, salsa, and hip-hop.

Burna Boy & Dave — "Cheat On Me"

Just over a year after his latest album, Love, Damini , Burna Boy is back with I Told Them… The Nigerian star offers another forward-thinking missive with his seventh album.

Featuring the likes of 21 Savage , J. Cole , and Wu-Tang Clan 's GZA and RZA , I Told Them… is one highlight after the next — and "Cheat On Me" is one of them. For the advance single, the GRAMMY-winning Afro-fusion dynamo teamed up with London rapper Dave.

Therein, the pair expound on getting out of their own way. The chorus, powered by a sample from British-Ghanian singer/songwriter Kwabs, sums it all up: "I couldn't see/ I was cheating on, cheating on me."

Blackpink — "The Girls"

BLACKPINK are a bona fide cross-cultural sensation , but they won't stop at the music: they're a game now.

A little over a year after their second studio album, Born Pink , the acclaimed South Korean girl group has released a mobile app, succinctly called "The Game." Therein — and above — players can watch the video for "The Girls," their first post- Born Pink jam.

Don't say Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa didn't warn you: "Stop sign, we're burning it down/ Better watch out, we coming in loud/ Bang, bang, just playing around/ Don't mess with the girls, with the girls, with the girls."

The Killers — "Your Side of Town"

The Killers ' beloved debut album, Hot Fuss , turns 20 next year; as a ramp-up, here's "Your Side of Town," a new slice of electro-pop from the Vegas crew.

The sleek, aerodynamic, Auto-Tuned "Your Side of Town" is their first single since their acclaimed pair of albums, 2020's Imploding the Mirage and 2021's Pressure Machine .

Here, the five-time GRAMMY nominees take a Pet Shop Boys -like tack with the music; lyrically, they're still putting the "heart" in heartland rock.

"I'm hanging on your side of town/ I notice when you're not around," frontman Brandon Flowers sings on the chorus. "Can't keep my cool, I'm burning inside/ A broken heartbeat, barely alive."

But the Killers — like everyone on this list — remain very alive.

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5 Ways BLACKPINK's MetLife Concert Was A Joyous Celebration Of Their Career

K-pop phenoms BLACKPINK took over New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Aug. 11 and 12, marking both their biggest North American shows to date and their 7th anniversary as a group. Take a look at five special highlights from night one.

At one point in BLACKPINK's concert at MetLife Stadium on Aug. 11, Jennie tilted her head toward the sky. It was the K-pop juggernaut's first of two nights playing at the football stadium, and the singer wanted to properly say hello to the tens of thousands who had gathered.

"Second floor! Third floor! And… is that fourth floor?" She surveyed the BLINKs seated at the edges of the venue before turning to members Jisoo, Rose and Lisa with a look of disbelief. "No way," Lisa responded as the entire stadium erupted in cheer. "New Jersey has leveled up — whole other level," Rosé said. "Unbelievable."

Just last year, BLACKPINK performed in New Jersey at a sizable, but much smaller venue. Prudential Center had three levels instead of four, and the boost in attendance could easily be felt at MetLife. The sky glowed rosy pink as the legions of BLINKs waved the group's hammer-shaped lightsticks in hand.

The concert on Aug. 11 was part of BLACKPINK's Encore leg of their Born Pink World Tour, and MetLife was the first North American stop. Born Pink kicked off in Seoul in October 2022, and since then, BLACKPINK has traversed dozens of cities around the globe. Though the setlist was expected to be similar to that of last year's — BLACKPINK has not released music as a group since their 2022 stateside concerts — that did not lessen the Encore shows' demand.

Besides, BLINKs know 2023 is a major year for BLACKPINK: the act is celebrating their seventh year anniversary — almost exactly to the date, since they debuted on Aug. 8, 2016. The group's contract is also set to expire this year, and given that YG Entertainment has not announced news of renewals, there's an added sense of urgency for many BLINKS to watch their beloved idols perform live.

And BLACKPINK did not disappoint. Across two hours, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa delivered one rousing hit song after another and showed how far they've come since August 2016. Here are five ways the first of the group's two MetLife concerts was a celebration of their career.

At Last, Every Member Performed Solo Music

Though BLACKPINK has not released new songs as a group in 2023, earlier this year Jisoo made her solo debut , becoming the final member to do so. At past BLACKPINK concerts, Jisoo sang covers including Camila Cabello 's "Liar" and Zedd ft. Foxes ' "Clarity" as the other members performed their solo music. And while the covers showcased Jisoo's sophisticated charm, they left fans wanting her solo music to come sooner — and the wait was finally over.

Jisoo performed both the springy dance-pop track "Flower" and, for the first time, the buoyant EDM-infused "All Eyes on Me." And all eyes were surely on the eldest BLACKPINK member as she strutted down the runway in a sparkling silver dress.

With all of BLACKPINK performing songs they have their personal stamps on, the setlist not only demonstrated how they have grown both collectively and individually — it felt more complete than ever.

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The Throwback Songs Had The Venue Shaking — Literally

BLACKPINK's more recent singles, from "Shut Down" to "Pink Venom," are undeniable pop anthems. But the ensemble has released addictive bangers since the very start of their career, and the fervor at MetLife during the throwback songs was a testament.

When "Boombayah," one of BLACKPINK's debut songs, started playing, the already roaring screams rose in volume. BLINKS swung their lightsticks more powerfully than before to the heavy beats of the song, and there was no hesitation when Jennie yelled "jump!" as the final verses approached. The floor began to shake as fans on all levels leapt in place while the group did the same on stage.

The quartet's 2020 hit song "Lovesick Girls" played immediately after, and once again the tens of thousands jumping across the stadium caused the ground to quake. The same electrifying energy filled the space when BLACKPINK performed their other early songs — from "DDU-DU DDU-DU" and "Forever Young" to "PLAYING WITH FIRE" and "As If It's Your Last" — in the second half of the show.

With pyrotechnics and fireworks, the MetLife show was already leaving a searing impression. But there's nothing quite like feeling the impact of a group through the floor literally trembling.

Diversity Of BLINKs Was On Full Display

Anyone who has attended a BLACKPINK concert knows that the group's fans come from all backgrounds, genders and ages. This was also extremely evident from one look at those waiting in line to enter MetLife.

But one addition to the concert from last year's Prudential Center show highlighted BLINKS' diversity even more. The giant screens presented a dance challenge in the minutes before the encore, and cameras zoomed in on fans who grooved to the music — some replicating the choreography to a tee while others improvised with pizzazz.

Two young girls in matching black shirts and sequined magenta skirts danced to "Pink Venom," and moments later a man in a rosy bucket hat performed the "Flower" choreography with a lightstick in hand. Two women in hot pink hijabs swayed to "How You Like That," before a male BLINK in a white dress shirt body rolled to the post-chorus and ended the performance with a wink.

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BLINKS Joined BLACKPINK In Singing Happy Birthday

The most obvious way this show celebrated BLACKPINK's career was, well, with an actual celebration. Near the end of the concert, the members crowded around a four-tiered black and pink cake adorned with ribbons and roses.

"Can we sing happy birthday to ourselves?" Rosé asked as the four artists held banners that read, "Happy 7th year anniversary / BLACKPINK BLINK FOUREVER." The crowd of course screamed a resounding "YES!" and joined in on the song. "Happy birthday to Jennie Jisoo Lisa Rose," Lisa sang with a chuckle.

BLACKPINK Reminisced On A First Meeting From 10 Years Ago

The most heartwarming moment of the show happened shortly after the birthday celebration. "Remember the day that we met?" Jennie asked softly. "So romantic," Rosé laughed, seemingly surprised at the turn in conversation — just after she said she didn't want to cry that evening.

"I remember the first day you came to YG," Lisa said to Rosé. Then, BLINKS were treated to a different kind of performance. "Should we reenact the elevator scene?" Rosé asked as she put down the anniversary banner and stepped in front of the cake to get ready.

"I was with all my books and stuff," Lisa recalled as she gathered more anniversary banners and clutched them in front of her chest as if they were books. Rosé pretended to press an elevator button. "I'll go downstairs to say hi to the girls," she said, almost in a whisper. "Oh, I'm so nervous."

Together, the two of them pretended that the elevator door opened with a ding. "And then I walked into the room and was like this [ motions a wave ], 'Hi,' and they were so welcoming!"

At this moment, Jennie and Jisoo embraced her in a hug. "And then all night we played the guitar, til morning," Rosé remembered as her fingers strummed the air.

In the past 10 years, BLACKPINK has trained together, debuted together, and now, celebrated their seventh anniversary together. So much of their journey to becoming a top girl group is unseen by the public, but for those few minutes Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa warmly welcomed BLINKS into their memories — creating an unforgettably meaningful celebration for everyone involved.

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Get To Know 5 Asian Artists Taking Center Stage At 2023 Festivals

From Jackson Wang’s historic Coachella set to NoSo’s marvelous Kilby Block Party debut, here are 5 artists of Asian heritage performing at popular music festivals this year.

Festival season is upon us and among the many names in those occasionally hard-to-read lineup posters, artists of Asian heritage have been rising to headliner status.

BLACKPINK might be first to come to mind: the South Korean group dropped jaws with their revolutionary Coachella performance, becoming the first K-pop group to headline the massive spring festival. From NewJeans to TOMORROW X TOGETHER to aespa making appearances at festivals later this August, K-pop in particular has continued to take the festival circuit by storm.

Indie, rock and EDM stars of Asian heritage are also making their mark on festival stages this year. Four Tet turned Coachella upside down alongside Skrillex and Fred again.. , and Beabadoobee will take on Lollapalooza Chicago, Outside Lands, and All Things Go, all after opening for Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour and headlining her own EU tour.

From mainstays like NIKI and Raveena to rising stars like Yaeji and Wallice , festival lineups are bursting with talent this year. In honor of AAPI month, here are five Asian artists bringing their striking performances to major festival stages this year.

Although spill tab makes bedroom pop, her music was destined for festival stages.

Born Claire Chicha, the breakout French Korean singer/songwriter shapes her introspections into ambitious alternative pop. Swimming through layered vocals and electropop tinges, the artist knows how to transform her dreamy reflections into eye-catching performances.

After playing Austin City Limits last fall, Chicha graced the stage at Kilby Block Party in Utah this spring. Having already opened for everyone from Wallows to Sabrina Carpenter, spill tab knows the stage like the back of her hand.

The Rose is making their Lollapalooza Chicago debut this August, but the K-pop four-piece have been festival-ready since their mainstream debut in 2017.

Newly under the management of label Far East Movement, The Rose is known for their escalating soft-rock ballads like “She’s In The Rain” and “sorry.” Able to switch from electric to acoustic with ease, the group’s versatility translates into a bright, contagious energy meant for festival stages.

Marked by poignance and soft guitar, NoSo’s performances fill a venue with comfort. Just a few months after performing for NPR’s popular Tiny Desk Concert series, NoSo put on an emotionally enlightening show at Kilby Block Party.

The Korean American artist, who also identifies as nonbinary and transgender, released their debut Stay Proud of Me in 2022. The album tells stories centering around their racial and gender identity, offering a serenity akin to a healing force.

Jackson Wang

Hailing from Hong Kong, Jackson Wang made waves at Coachella as the first Chinese solo artist invited to perform at the festival. Bringing out Ciara to perform their sultry R&B collaboration “Slow,” the singer-rapper proved he’s full of surprises.

Previously part of the K-pop group GOT7 , Wang’s massive platform is only continuing to grow. His smooth, breathy voice molds to every genre from pop to rap, and his spectacular Coachella performance highlighted how his shining stage presence will only continue to mesmerize audiences.

After a long dusty day of stomping around festival grounds, Tanukichan’s refreshing set can help you recharge.

Born Hannah van Loon, the San Francisco-based indie rock star balances warmth and grit perfectly, individualizing her own sound after four years in the pop band Trails and Ways. Just a few months before her Kilby Block Party debut, she released her dynamic album GIZMO , which followed her 2018 Toro y Moi-produced debut and tour support for Kero Kero Bonito.

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Blackpink are launching into their comeback era at full speed with the announcement of Born Pink , the 36-date world tour that aims to be the “largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group,” according to the pop phenomenon’s management company YG Entertainment. They also announced the release date for their upcoming LP, also named Born Pink . The album arrives on Sept. 16.

The expansive tour will launch on Oct. 15 in Seoul before Blackpink makes their way to Dallas and Houston. November will see the group performing in Atlanta, Hamilton, Chicago, Newark, Los Angeles, and London before making December stops in Barcelona, Cologne, Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam.

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Blackpink recently made their musical return with “ Pink Venom ,” their first official single since the release of The Album in 2020. After some time holed up in the studio, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa will release their sophomore album ahead of the tour launch, getting back into the flow of stardom.

“I love to perform, but I don’t always enjoy being part of the spotlight,” Jisoo shared in Blackpink’s candid Rolling Stone cover story . “I think it’s different for the other members: They love to receive the spotlight, feeling energized by the people who come to see us, and then getting a bit depressed when the stage is over and silence arrives. I’m a little different. When I’m onstage, I think about not making mistakes. Performing sometimes feels more like a test than something genuinely fun.”

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Blackpink will be hitting the road — and catching flights — for their upcoming “Born Pink” world tour slated to begin on Oct. 15 up until June 21, 2023.

So far, the tour has announced stops in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, however additional dates will be announced. The circuit will kick off in Seoul on October 15 and 16, then the group will make their way to North America where they will perform 10 shows in seven different cities across the United States and Canada. The full initial dates are listed below.

BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT Official world tour website ▶ https://t.co/xHlSYVczWD #BLACKPINK #블랙핑크 #WORLDTOUR #BORNPINK #SCHEDULE #ANNOUNCEMENT #YG pic.twitter.com/yPJOGOjkVE — BLACKPINK GLOBAL BLINK (@ygofficialblink) August 8, 2022

To close out the year, Blackpink will visit Europe and then head to Asia and the Middle East at the top of 2023. Next summer, the group will tour Australia and New Zealand. See the full lineup of dates and cities below.

On Sunday (Aug. 7), Blackpink celebrated the band’s sixth anniversary and shared a special message of gratitude with their fans.

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In addition to the tour, the group also recently announced the Aug. 19 release of “Pink Venom,” a pre-release single for “Born Pink” the album, due sometime in September.

The “Born Pink” world tour marks the girl group’s third tour succeeding the “Blackpink” arena tour in 2018 and the “In Your Area” world tour which ran from 2018 to 2020.

Oct. 15-16 Seoul Oct. 25 Dallas Oct. 29 Houston Nov. 2 Atlanta Nov. 6-7 Hamilton Nov. 10-11 Chicago Nov. 14-15 Newark Nov. 19 Los Angeles Nov. 30 London Dec. 1 London Dec. 5 Barcelona Dec. 8 Cologne Dec. 11-12 Paris Dec. 18 Berlin Dec. 22 Amsterdam Jan. 7-8 Bangkok Jan. 13-14 Hong Kong Jan. 20 Riyadh Jan. 28 Abu Dhabi March 4 Kuala Lumpur March 11 Jakarta March 18 Kaohsiung March 25 Manila May 13 Singapore June 10-11 Melbourne June 16-17 Sydney June 21 Auckland

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3 minutes ago, i sometimes sing live said: Their contract renewals are coming up next year, aren't they? I wouldn't be surprised if they were to disband, to be honest. They honestly look so uninterested, and I can't blame them - I'd be too if I were forced to perform songs like theirs every other night. Born Pink was cute, but there has, unfortunately, been 0 growth.

33 minutes ago, GlitterRain said: So basically overall it is in fact a mess, coming from a a legit fan. I’m sorry to hear and am sending you prayers during this difficult time.

Yes. It’s really a mess. Despite the solos, the only decent part of the show is the cute encore part in which they just walk and sing interacting with the audience. It’s almost looks like they’re relieved it’s over and happy not to dance but to just stand and and sing. Think something to talk about by britney, for a vague example.

Their contract is renewed already. The announced shows dated way beyond the official expiration day.

3 minutes ago, Isla said: I’m more of a casual fan who brought tickets, I thought the stuff I’d seen for the tour so far looked good but after reading this thread I’m like

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His work and collaborations spanned jazz, rock, R&B and pop.

Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanborn, who was celebrated for his decades of work that spanned multiple genres and included collaborations with some of music's greatest artists, passed away Sunday, his representative confirmed to ABC News. He was 78.

"It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn," read a post on Sanborn's official Facebook page , announcing that he died "after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications."

"Mr. Sanborn had been dealing with prostate cancer since 2018, but had been able to maintain his normal schedule of concerts until just recently," the post continued. "Indeed he already had concerts scheduled into 2025."

PHOTO: Jazz musician David Sanborn performs at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, July 29, 1989.

"David Sanborn was a seminal figure in contemporary pop and jazz music. It has been said that he 'put the saxophone back into Rock 'n Roll,'" the post concludes.

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Sanborn, an alto saxophonist, was well known not only in the jazz world, but in pop, rock and R &B, as well. He released his first album, "Taking Off," in 1975, which landed in the top 20 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. He went on to win six Grammy Awards, and RIAA-certified Gold albums and one Platinum album.

Sanborn performed and recorded with a host of musicians from a multitude of genres, including playing on David Bowie's 1975 album "Young Americans"; with James Taylor on four albums, including the hit single "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)"; and with Eric Clapton and Sting on the 1992 hit single "It's Probably Me," from the soundtrack to the movie "Lethal Weapon 3."

Other artists with whom Sanborn recorded include The Who's Roger Daltrey, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Carly Simon, Billy Joel, Steely Dan, James Brown, The Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, the Eagles, and many others.

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While talks for a cease-fire between israel and hamas continue, another set of negotiations is happening behind the scenes..

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Today, if and when Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a ceasefire fire, the United States will immediately turn to a different set of negotiations over a grand diplomatic bargain that it believes could rebuild Gaza and remake the Middle East. My colleague Michael Crowley has been reporting on that plan and explains why those involved in it believe they have so little time left to get it done.

It’s Wednesday, May 8.

Michael, I want to start with what feels like a pretty dizzying set of developments in this conflict over the past few days. Just walk us through them?

Well, over the weekend, there was an intense round of negotiations in an effort, backed by the United States, to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

The latest ceasefire proposal would reportedly see as many as 33 Israeli hostages released in exchange for potentially hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

US officials were very eager to get this deal.

Pressure for a ceasefire has been building ahead of a threatened Israeli assault on Rafah.

Because Israel has been threatening a military offensive in the Southern Palestinian city of Rafah, where a huge number of people are crowded.

Fleeing the violence to the North. And now they’re packed into Rafah. Exposed and vulnerable, they need to be protected.

And the US says it would be a humanitarian catastrophe on top of the emergency that’s already underway.

Breaking news this hour — very important breaking news. An official Hamas source has told The BBC that it does accept a proposal for a ceasefire deal in Gaza.

And for a few hours on Monday, it looked like there might have been a major breakthrough when Hamas put out a statement saying that it had accepted a negotiating proposal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire proposal does not meet his country’s requirements. But Netanyahu says he will send a delegation of mediators to continue those talks. Now, the terms —

But those hopes were dashed pretty quickly when the Israelis took a look at what Hamas was saying and said that it was not a proposal that they had agreed to. It had been modified.

And overnight —

Israeli troops stormed into Rafah. Video showing tanks crashing over a sign at the entrance of the city.

— the Israelis launched a partial invasion of Rafah.

It says Hamas used the area to launch a deadly attack on Israeli troops over the weekend.

And they have now secured a border crossing at the Southern end of Gaza and are conducting targeted strikes. This is not yet the full scale invasion that President Biden has adamantly warned Israel against undertaking, but it is an escalation by Israel.

So while all that drama might suggest that these talks are in big trouble, these talks are very much still alive and ongoing and there is still a possibility of a ceasefire deal.

And the reason that’s so important is not just to stop the fighting in Gaza and relieve the suffering there, but a ceasefire also opens the door to a grand diplomatic bargain, one that involves Israel and its Arab neighbors and the Palestinians, and would have very far-reaching implications.

And what is that grand bargain. Describe what you’re talking about?

Well, it’s incredibly ambitious. It would reshape Israel’s relationship with its Arab neighbors, principally Saudi Arabia. But it’s important to understand that this is a vision that has actually been around since well before October 7. This was a diplomatic project that President Biden had been investing in and negotiating actually in a very real and tangible way long before the Hamas attacks and the Gaza war.

And President Biden was looking to build on something that President Trump had done, which was a series of agreements that the Trump administration struck in which Israel and some of its Arab neighbors agreed to have normal diplomatic relations for the first time.

Right, they’re called the Abraham Accords.

That’s right. And, you know, Biden doesn’t like a lot of things, most things that Trump did. But he actually likes this, because the idea is that they contribute to stability and economic integration in the Middle East, the US likes Israel having friends and likes having a tight-knit alliance against Iran.

President Biden agrees with the Saudis and with the Israelis, that Iran is really the top threat to everybody here. So, how can you build on this? How can you expand it? Well, the next and biggest step would be normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

And the Saudis have made clear that they want to do this and that they’re ready to do this. They weren’t ready to do it in the Trump years. But Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has made clear he wants to do it now.

So this kind of triangular deal began to take shape before October 7, in which the US, Israel, and Saudi Arabia would enter this three way agreement in which everyone would get something that they wanted.

And just walk through what each side gets in this pre-October 7th version of these negotiations?

So for Israel, you get normalized ties with its most important Arab neighbor and really the country that sets the tone for the whole Muslim world, which is Saudi Arabia of course. It makes Israel feel safer and more secure. Again, it helps to build this alliance against Iran, which Israel considers its greatest threat, and it comes with benefits like economic ties and travel and tourism. And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been very open, at least before October 7th, that this was his highest diplomatic and foreign policy priority.

For the Saudis, the rationale is similar when it comes to Israel. They think that it will bring stability. They like having a more explicitly close ally against Iran. There are economic and cultural benefits. Saudi Arabia is opening itself up in general, encouraging more tourism.

But I think that what’s most important to the Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is what he can get from the United States. And what he has been asking for are a couple of essential things. One is a security agreement whose details have always been a little bit vague, but I think essentially come down to reliable arms supplies from the United States that are not going to be cut off or paused on a whim, as he felt happened when President Biden stopped arms deliveries in 2021 because of how Saudi was conducting its war in Yemen. The Saudis were furious about that.

Saudi Arabia also wants to start a domestic nuclear power program. They are planning for a very long-term future, possibly a post-oil future. And they need help getting a nuclear program off the ground.

And they want that from the US?

And they want that from the US.

Now, those are big asks from the us. But from the perspective of President Biden, there are some really enticing things about this possible agreement. One is that it will hopefully produce more stability in the region. Again, the US likes having a tight-knit alliance against Iran.

The US also wants to have a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia. You know, despite the anger at Mohammed bin Salman over the murder of the Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi, the Biden administration recognizes that given the Saudis control over global oil production and their strategic importance in the Middle East, they need to have a good relationship with them. And the administration has been worried about the influence of China in the region and with the Saudis in particular.

So this is an opportunity for the US to draw the Saudis closer. Whatever our moral qualms might be about bin Salman and the Saudi government, this is an opportunity to bring the Saudis closer, which is something the Biden administration sees as a strategic benefit.

All three of these countries — big, disparate countries that normally don’t see eye-to-eye, this was a win-win-win on a military, economic, and strategic front.

That’s right. But there was one important actor in the region that did not see itself as winning, and that was the Palestinians.

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First, it’s important to understand that the Palestinians have always expected that the Arab countries in the Middle East would insist that Israel recognize a Palestinian state before those countries were willing to essentially make total peace and have normal relations with Israel.

So when the Abraham Accords happened in the Trump administration, the Palestinians felt like they’d been thrown under the bus because the Abraham Accords gave them virtually nothing. But the Palestinians did still hold out hope that Saudi Arabia would be their savior. And for years, Saudi Arabia has said that Israel must give the Palestinians a state if there’s going to be a normal relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Now the Palestinians see the Saudis in discussions with the US and Israel about a normalization agreement, and there appears to be very little on offer for the Palestinians. And they are feeling like they’re going to be left out in the cold here.

Right. And in the minds of the Palestinians, having already been essentially sold out by all their other Arab neighbors, the prospect that Saudi Arabia, of all countries, the most important Muslim Arab country in the region, would sell them out, had to be extremely painful.

It was a nightmare scenario for them. And in the minds of many analysts and US officials, this was a factor, one of many, in Hamas’s decision to stage the October 7th attacks.

Hamas, like other Palestinian leaders, was seeing the prospect that the Middle East was moving on and essentially, in their view, giving up on the Palestinian cause, and that Israel would be able to have friendly, normal relations with Arab countries around the region, and that it could continue with hardline policies toward the Palestinians and a refusal, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said publicly, to accept a Palestinian state.

Right. So Michael, once Hamas carries out the October 7th attacks in an effort to destroy a status quo that it thinks is leaving them less and less relevant, more and more hopeless, including potentially this prospect that Saudi Arabia is going to normalize relations with Israel, what happens to these pre-October 7th negotiations between the US, Saudi Arabia, and Israel?

Well, I think there was a snap assumption that these talks were dead and buried. That they couldn’t possibly survive a cataclysm like this.

But then something surprising happened. It became clear that all the parties were still determined to pull-off the normalization.

And most surprisingly of all, perhaps, was the continued eagerness of Saudi Arabia, which publicly was professing outrage over the Israeli response to the Hamas attacks, but privately was still very much engaged in these conversations and trying to move them forward.

And in fact, what has happened is that the scope of this effort has grown substantially. October 7th didn’t kill these talks. It actually made them bigger, more complicated, and some people would argue, more important than ever.

We’ll be right back.

Michael, walk us through what exactly happens to these three-way negotiations after October 7th that ends up making them, as you just said, more complicated and more important than ever?

Well, it’s more important than ever because of the incredible need in Gaza. And it’s going to take a deal like this and the approval of Saudi Arabia to unlock the kind of massive reconstruction project required to essentially rebuild Gaza from the rubble. Saudi Arabia and its Arab friends are also going to be instrumental in figuring out how Gaza is governed, and they might even provide troops to help secure it. None of those things are going to happen without a deal like this.

Fascinating.

But this is all much more complicated now because the price for a deal like this has gone up.

And by price, you mean?

What Israel would have to give up. [MUSIC PLAYING]

From Saudi Arabia’s perspective, you have an Arab population that is furious at Israel. It now feels like a really hard time to do a normalization deal with the Israelis. It was never going to be easy, but this is about as bad a time to do it as there has been in a generation at least. And I think that President Biden and the people around him understand that the status quo between Israel and the Palestinians is intolerable and it is going to lead to chaos and violence indefinitely.

So now you have two of the three parties to this agreement, the Saudis and the Americans, basically asking a new price after October 7th, and saying to the Israelis, if we’re going to do this deal, it has to not only do something for the Palestinians, it has to do something really big. You have to commit to the creation of a Palestinian state. Now, I’ll be specific and say that what you hear the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, say is that the agreement has to include an irreversible time-bound path to a Palestinian state.

We don’t know exactly what that looks like, but it’s some kind of a firm commitment, the likes of which the world and certainly the Israelis have not made before.

Something that was very much not present in the pre-October 7th vision of this negotiation. So much so that, as we just talked about, the Palestinians were left feeling completely out in the cold and furious at it.

That’s right. There was no sign that people were thinking that ambitiously about the Palestinians in this deal before October 7th. And the Palestinians certainly felt like they weren’t going to get much out of it. And that has completely changed now.

So, Michael, once this big new dimension after October 7th, which is the insistence by Saudi Arabia and the US that there be a Palestinian state or a path to a Palestinian state, what is the reaction specifically from Israel, which is, of course, the third major party to this entire conversation?

Well, Israel, or at least its political leadership, hates it. You know, this is just an extremely tough sell in Israel. It would have been a tough sell before October 7th. It’s even harder now.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is completely unrepentantly open in saying that there’s not going to be a Palestinian state on his watch. He won’t accept it. He says that it’s a strategic risk to his country. He says that it would, in effect, reward Hamas.

His argument is that terrorism has forced a conversation about statehood onto the table that wasn’t there before October 7th. Sure, it’s always in the background. It’s a perennial issue in global affairs, but it was not something certainly that the US and Israel’s Arab neighbors were actively pushing. Netanyahu also has — you know, he governs with the support of very right-wing members of a political coalition that he has cobbled together. And that coalition is quite likely to fall apart if he does embrace a Palestinian state or a path to a Palestinian state.

Now, he might be able to cobble together some sort of alternative, but it creates a political crisis for him.

And finally, you know, I think in any conversation about Israel, it’s worth bearing in mind something you hear from senior US officials these days, which is that although there is often finger pointing at Netanyahu and a desire to blame Netanyahu as this obstructionist who won’t agree to deals, what they say is Netanyahu is largely reflecting his population and the political establishment of his country, not just the right-wingers in his coalition who are clearly extremist.

But actually the prevailing views of the Israeli public. And the Israeli public and their political leaders across the spectrum right now with few exceptions, are not interested in talking about a Palestinian state when there are still dozens and dozens of Israeli hostages in tunnels beneath Gaza.

So it very much looks like this giant agreement that once seemed doable before October 7th might be more important to everyone involved than ever, given that it’s a plan for rebuilding Gaza and potentially preventing future October 7th’s from happening, but because of this higher price that Israel would have to pay, which is the acceptance of a Palestinian state, it seems from everything you’re saying, that this is more and more out of reach than ever before and hard to imagine happening in the immediate future. So if the people negotiating it are being honest, Michael, are they ready to acknowledge that it doesn’t look like this is going to happen?

Well, not quite yet. As time goes by, they certainly say it’s getting harder and harder, but they’re still trying, and they still think there’s a chance. But both the Saudis and the Biden administration understand that there’s very little time left to do this.

Well, what do you mean there’s very little time left? It would seem like time might benefit this negotiation in that it might give Israel distance from October 7th to think potentially differently about a Palestinian state?

Potentially. But Saudi Arabia wants to get this deal done in the Biden administration because Mohammed bin Salman has concluded this has to be done under a Democratic president.

Because Democrats in Congress are going to be very reluctant to approve a security agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia.

It’s important to understand that if there is a security agreement, that’s something Congress is going to have to approve. And you’re just not going to get enough Democrats in Congress to support a deal with Saudi Arabia, who a lot of Democrats don’t like to begin with, because they see them as human rights abusers.

But if a Democratic president is asking them to do it, they’re much more likely to go along.

Right. So Saudi Arabia fears that if Biden loses and Trump is president, that those same Democrats would balk at this deal in a way that they wouldn’t if it were being negotiated under President Biden?

Exactly. Now, from President Biden’s perspective, politically, think about a president who’s running for re-election, who is presiding right now over chaos in the Middle East, who doesn’t seem to have good answers for the Israeli-Palestinian question, this is an opportunity for President Biden to deliver what could be at least what he would present as a diplomatic masterstroke that does multiple things at once, including creating a new pathway for Israel and the Palestinians to coexist, to break through the logjam, even as he is also improving Israel’s relations with Saudi Arabia.

So Biden and the Crown Prince hope that they can somehow persuade Bibi Netanyahu that in spite of all the reasons that he thinks this is a terrible idea, that this is a bet worth taking on Israel’s and the region’s long-term security and future?

That’s right. Now, no one has explained very clearly exactly how this is going to work, and it’s probably going to require artful diplomacy, possibly even a scenario where the Israelis would agree to something that maybe means one thing to them and means something else to other people. But Biden officials refuse to say that it’s hopeless and they refuse to essentially take Netanyahu’s preliminary no’s for an answer. And they still see some way that they can thread this incredibly narrow needle.

Michael, I’m curious about a constituency that we haven’t been talking about because they’re not at the table in these discussions that we are talking about here. And that would be Hamas. How does Hamas feel about the prospect of such a deal like this ever taking shape. Do they see it as any kind of a victory and vindication for what they did on October 7th?

So it’s hard to know exactly what Hamas’s leadership is thinking. I think they can feel two things. I think they can feel on the one hand, that they have established themselves as the champions of the Palestinian people who struck a blow against Israel and against a diplomatic process that was potentially going to leave the Palestinians out in the cold.

At the same time, Hamas has no interest in the kind of two-state solution that the US is trying to promote. They think Israel should be destroyed. They think the Palestinian state should cover the entire geography of what is now Israel, and they want to lead a state like that. And that’s not something that the US, Saudi Arabia, or anyone else is going to tolerate.

So what Hamas wants is to fight, to be the leader of the Palestinian people, and to destroy Israel. And they’re not interested in any sort of a peace process or statehood process.

It seems very clear from everything you’ve said here that neither Israel nor Hamas is ready to have the conversation about a grand bargain diplomatic program. And I wonder if that inevitably has any bearing on the ceasefire negotiations that are going on right now between the two of them that are supposed to bring this conflict to some sort of an end, even if it’s just temporary?

Because if, as you said, Michael, a ceasefire opens the door to this larger diplomatic solution, and these two players don’t necessarily want that larger diplomatic solution, doesn’t that inevitably impact their enthusiasm for even reaching a ceasefire?

Well, it certainly doesn’t help. You know, this is such a hellish problem. And of course, you first have the question of whether Israel and Hamas can make a deal on these immediate issues, including the hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and what the Israeli military is going to do, how long a ceasefire might last.

But on top of that, you have these much bigger diplomatic questions that are looming over them. And it’s not clear that either side is ready to turn and face those bigger questions.

So while for the Biden administration and for Saudi Arabia, this is a way out of this crisis, these larger diplomatic solutions, it’s not clear that it’s a conversation that the two parties that are actually at war here are prepared to start having.

Well, Michael, thank you very much. We appreciate it.

On Tuesday afternoon, under intense pressure from the US, delegations from Israel and Hamas arrived in Cairo to resume negotiations over a potential ceasefire. But in a statement, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear that even with the talks underway, his government would, quote, “continue to wage war against Hamas.”

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If and when Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a cease-fire, the United States will immediately turn to a different set of negotiations over a grand diplomatic bargain that it believes could rebuild Gaza and remake the Middle East.

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