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“Sunflower” Now 18x Platinum

By B98.5 | June 6, 2023

As sales for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Spider-Verse 2) soar following its monumental theatrical opening weekend, a remnant from its predecessor also continues to soar. Originating from the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Soundtrack, the Post Malone & Swae Lee collaborative single, “Sunflower” has just been RIAA certified as 18 times platinum. This makes “Sunflower” the highest certified song ever!

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New Olivia Rodrigo June 30th

By B98.5 | June 5, 2023

Over the last couple of weeks, Olivia Rodrigo has been promoting the two year anniversary of her freshman album Sour, and it’s running single “Driver’s License.” Now however, the countdown is on for new music!

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Sam Smith x Madonna Collab

By B98.5 | June 2, 2023

Welp, that scandalous Sam Smith is back at it again; announcing a forthcoming pop track that will have have scantily clad people everywhere excited. The 2023 Grammy Award winning singer has now decided to team up with 7 time Grammy winner Madonna, for an all new single. Titled, “Vulgar,” the collaborative single is set to release next Friday, June 9th.

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‘The Idol Soundtrack’ Preface

By B98.5 | May 31, 2023

As we step closer and closer to the release of The Weeknd’s HBO series The Idol, and it’s forthcoming soundtrack, Abel is ramping up on the announcements. We know the series & a new single…

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The Via Ripa Interview

By B98.5 | May 30, 2023

What many would describe as a ‘surfer rock band,’ Via Ripa proves that there is more below the surface. Their genre fluid music guides the listener through twists and turns. Beachy chords, with jazzy drums, & bluesy vocals, can easily divulge into alternative, punk, or even grunge riffs.
Their talent, and hard work won them the top spot at the Bamboozle Festival Break Contest, a competition featuring over 90 bands. While this year the festival itself fell through due to extraneous circumstances, Via Ripa stands tall with their entire future ahead of them.

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‘Barbie’ Movie & Soundtrack

By B98.5 | May 25, 2023

The Barbie movie has been making waves as it’s theatrical debut nears. Not only is the cast insane, which we’ve covered, but now the official soundtrack has had it’s artist lineup announced! On it, B98.5 favorites like: Ava Max, Dua Lipa, Khalid, Lizzo, and The Kid Laroi. More than that, superstar newcomers like (K-Pop group) FIFTY FIFTY, along with Ice Spice, and Pink Panthress.

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Swifties Have Taylor’s Ex’s Shook

By B98.5 | May 24, 2023

Since the announcement of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), it seems like all of Taylor Swift’s ex’s are coming forth either in fear, or in peace, that she’s going to air out their dirty laundry. Most recently Joe Jonas said knows he’s cool with Taylor Swift, but just hopes the Swifties are cool with him. According to Joe Jonas, “nobody f’s with the Swifties.”

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Olivia Rodrigo Teases 2nd Album

By B98.5 | May 22, 2023

It’s been two years since the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR. To celebrate, Olivia wrote a note to her fans, and in it, teased a new album coming soon.

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Shark Week ’23 w/ Jason Momoa

By B98.5 | May 18, 2023

Shark Week 2023 looks like it will be kicking off with a bang! Jason Momoa has just been announced to be the master of ceremonies for the event. This year marks the 35th anniversary for…

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Post Malone Album OTW

By B98.5 | May 16, 2023

Mr. Austin Richard Post, better known to the world as Post Malone, has just announced some new music is on the way.

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