Adele's '25' Official First Week U.S. Sales: 3.38 Million

It’s official: Adele’s 25 album sold 3.38 million copies in its first week in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music. That’s the largest single sales week for an album since Nielsen began tracking point-of-sale music purchases in 1991. 25 is the first album to sell more than 3 million copies in a week in Nielsen history, and only the second to surpass 2 million sold in a single frame.

Nielsen Music’s tracking week runs from Friday to Thursday each week, so 25’s opening frame ended at the close of business on Nov. 26. The new set, which is Adele's third studio album, was released on Nov. 20 through XL Recordings/Columbia Records.

Earlier in the week, 25 beat the previous single-week sales record, held by *NSYNC’s No Strings Attached, when it launched with 2.42 million sold (in the week ending March 26, 2000). 25 is also just the 20^th album to sell at least a million copies in a week. In addition, 25 is already the biggest selling album of 2015 (surpassing the 1.8 million sold of Taylor Swift’s 1989).

25 will debut atop the Billboard 200 albums chart dated Dec. 12, marking the singer/songwriter’s second No. 1. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). The top 10 of the chart is scheduled to be announced on Nov. 29, along with 25’s total consumption figure for the week.

25 follows Adele’s 21, which racked up 24 nonconsecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 (the longest run at No. 1 for a woman in the chart’s history) and has sold 11.2 million in the U.S. It’s the 10^th-largest selling album in Nielsen history.

Family Guy parodies Cersei’s “Walk of Shame”

Family Guy parodied Cersei Lannister’s Walk of Shame from Game of Thrones Season 5. You remember the one, right? How could anyone forget Cersei’s head creepily bobbing up and down as it was added to a double’s naked body in post-production? I still have nightmares about that scene, and it has nothing to do with the loads of garbage and human feces thrown at her.

Anyway, Game of Thrones turns up in this cutaway gag from the latest episode of Family Guy, “Hot-Pocket Dial,” which aired on November 22. As you can see, Quagmire is Cersei, and Peter is Septa Unella. This is fun.

Isn't This Awesome? [Gosha Rubchinskiy Photography]

Skrillex Drops "Red Lips (Remix)" Music Video Teaser Trailer

In anticipation of the release of his remix of GTA’s popular banger, “Red Lips,” Skrillex gives us a taste of what to expect for the song’s visuals. The 1-minute clip reveals a highly stylized aesthetic, with the protagonist and “creatures” alike sporting facial adornments and masks reminiscent of Givenchy’s 2016 spring/summer womenswear runway presentation. Featuring a series of visually striking tableaux, the music video in its entirety is sure to be a visceral companion to the track. “Red Lips (Remix)” is set to drop on November 30 on Apple Music.

New Music: HONNE - Gone Are The Days

London duo HONNE had their brand new single "Gone Are The Days" premiered last night by Annie Mac on Radio 1 as her "Hottest Record In The World" and it’s now streaming online for all to hear. The track is another smooth electronic pop cut that fits in nicely with their previous offerings. Speaking about the track via a press release the band said it’s to encourage people to do better and "to move on and find someone who will appreciate you." It’s coming out as a part of an "Extended EP" - which is their way of saying you get an EP + a few remixes. It is worth mentioning that one of those remixes comes from 4AD producer SOHN however.

The 7-track EP is import themed and titled Gone Are The Days (Shimokita Import), tying in perfectly with their long-running theme of Japanese tinged artwork and of course their Japanese name which translates to "ones true feelings and desires."

Have a listen to the new single On SounCloud HERE and take a look at the Gone Are The Days (Shimokita Import) EP artwork and tracklist below. It’s out January 22 with Tatemae Recordings/Atlantic Records. Pre-order it on vinyl here.

Trailer: Captain America: Civil War

• "Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain."
  Captain America: Civil War is due for release on 6 May, 2015.
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DC Comics' 'Legends of Tomorrow' Trailer

DC Comics fans have something special to look forward to with the upcoming Legends of Tomorrow series on the horizon. With a roster full of some of your favorites from Captain Cold, Hawkgirl, Hawkman, Heat Wave and many others, you can expect a series full of action and adventure as they travel through time to defeat Vandal Savage. Additionally, the trailer also places some hints that include heroes Batman and Superman as well. You can expect DC’sLegends of Tomorrow to premiere on the CW11 network on January 21.

Have A Look Inside The Stormtrooper Dressing Room Of 'The Force Awakens'

In an upcoming preview of WIRED‘s 01.16 issue, the publication takes us behind the scenes ofThe Force Awakens set and into the stormtrooper dressing room. In the images, we receive an unprecedented look at the updated vision of costume designer Michael Kaplan (Blade Runner, Star Trek). Discussing his inspiration, Kaplan describes an aesthetic inspired by the iPhone in his pocket: “With time, I think, simplification occurs. Because the stormtroopers are white and plasticky, my thoughts did go to Apple.” Opting for a much sleeker rendering of the costumes, Kaplan has replaced any bumps and nodules in favor of clean lines and floating faceplates. Although modernized, the revised stormtroopers retain the distinct spirit of the original films, showcasing the evolution of a world established over almost 40 years.
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The Daily Lives Of Superheroes And Villains By Daniel Picard

Canada-based photographer Daniel Picard LOVES pop culture. He loves it so much, in fact, that he’s created an extensive photo series exploring what some of our favorite superheroes, supervillains and pop-culture characters might look like if they lived everyday lives just like ours.

The models in most of his photos are drawn from his collectible figure collection. Unlike common action figures, these collectibles can often stand up to the scrutiny of a close-up photoshoot. Picard then digitally adds them to his final photos. These photos can be found in his Figure Fantasy book, which is available on Amazon.

Picard has a unique approach to this genre, but he’s not the only on to use it.Edy Harjo and Rémi Noël are two other photographers who have successfully used this technique

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Watch the Behind-the-Scenes of Travi$ Scott & Rihanna’s ‘Creeper’ PUMA Shoot

Two months ago, PUMA launched an advertisement featuring their creative directorRihanna and rapper Travi$ Scott. The release was timed perfectly because, at the time, there were rumors of the two dating each other. Today, the sportswear company released the behind-the-scenes video of the Creeper photo shoot. Watch it above.

Kanye West’s “Flashing Lights” Video Receives A ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Tribute

Who doesn't remember the dramatic music video to Kanye West's Graduation single "Flashing Lights." The Spike Jonze and Kanye West-co-directed 2007 video was filmed entirely in slow-motion, highlighting Playboy model Rita G. who setting up a Ford Mustang Bullit on fire with Kanye himsef tied up and gagged in the trunk. The visual now receives an amazing Grand Theft Auto V tribute courtesy of I Can't Even Productions. Sit back and enjoy the show including an alternate ending above.
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100 Years: The Movie Trailer [The Movie You Will Never See]

John Malkovich and director Robert Rodriguez have teamed up with LOUIS XIII Cognac to make 100 Years, a movie that predicts what life will be like 100 years in the future. The dynamic film-makers have also decided that the movie won’t be released until the year 2115, which means nobody who’s reading this will be able to see it. However, whether or not the movie is real or just a publicity stunt organized by LOUIS XIII Cognac to illustrate all the hard work put into making each bottle remains to be seen. Either way, the concept is pretty cool.

Lion Babe Shares New Single “Where Do We Go”

Lion Babe returns just in time for the holiday season with this new funky dance number titled "Where Do We Go." It's definitely a more umtempo, disco-esque type of track, far from the duo's trademark neo-soul aesthetic.

Chvrches Share The Video For "Empty Threat"

CHVRCHES have released a video in support of their song "Empty Threat." Originally released as part of their album Every Open Eye, "Empthy Threat receives its official visual courtesy of director Austin Peters.

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Watch Adele Auditioning As An Adele Impersonator

With her new album out, Adele's media machine has been on a roll recently. The London native is set for a special live event with BBC and an an accompanying interview with Grahan Norton in her hometown this weekend. BBC is promoting this initiative with a clip that shows Adele pranking fans at a fake reality show audition by acting as an Adele impersonator. The singer can be seen a contestant named Jenny, who mingles among the other participants and gives annoying comments before it's her turn to own the stage and let the surprise unfold. Watch the video here

'Central Intelligence' Official Trailer Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson & Kevin Hart

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart are geared to take over the big screen in 2016 with the new film Central Intelligence. As two old friends reunite via social media, the “innocent accountant” (Kevin Hart) is quickly brought into the spy life of his good buddy (“The Rock”). Filled with action and laughs, Hart and Johnson both bring their own unique personalities to each role that seems like a movie match made in heaven. Central Intelligence is set to release on June 17.

iLoveMakonnen – iLoveMakonnen 2 (EP Stream)

After spending most of the year touring across the world, Atlanta OVO Sound artist  iLoveMakonnen has finally unleashed his new iLoveMakonnen 2 EP. The follow-up to the first project contains seven tracks and features contributions from Santigold, DJ Mustard, FKi, Richie Souf, and more.Listen To It On SoundCloud

'Now You See Me 2' Official Trailer Starring Woody Harrelson, Daniel Radcliffe and Lizzy Caplan

In the recently released trailer for the sequel to 2013′s widely successful magic-tinged Now You See Me, a voiceover by Thaddeus Bradley (played by Morgan Freeman) cryptically muses that he suspects the end of their first act was only the setup for an even bigger reveal. The new film witnesses the return of The Four Horsemen as they resurface for a comeback performance with the intent of exposing a tech magnate named Walter Mabry (Radcliffe) and his unethical practices. Through intimidation and threats, Mabry convinces the reluctant Horsemen to execute their most impossible heist to date. Now You See Me 2 is set for a June 10, 2016 theatrical release.

Taylor Swift Interviews Alessia Cara

Alessia Cara is one of the fastest rising stars of the moment. The 19-year-old Canadian songstress finally released her debut album last week via Def jam and recently, Taylor Swift-- who claims to be one of her biggest fans -- sat down with her to promote the project. This occurred after their joint performance at Swift's final stop of her "1989 Tour," where she then brought Cara backstage for an interview. They talked about the LP, her experiences in the industry and more. Watch part one of the conversation HERE

Netflix Releases a Star-Studded 'A Very Murray Christmas' Trailer

First teased last month, the Bill Murray-led A Very Murray Christmas has been further highlighted with a new full-length trailer from Netflix. Linking the iconic actor with director Sofia Coppola for the first time since 2003′s classic Lost in Translation, the Netflix holiday special kicks off with Murray preparing to host a live, international holiday broadcast, ultimately looking to make the best of the situation as a blizzard threatens to shut down the production. Set in New York City’s iconic Carlyle hotel, the star-studded musical is set to feature the likes of George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Paul Shaffer, Amy Poehler, Julie White, Dimitri Dimitrov, Michael Cera, Chris Rock, David Johansen, Maya Rudolph, Jason Schwartzman, Jenny Lewis, Rashida Jones and more.

Listen to Grimes’ New Mixtape

Following the recent release of her fourth studio album Art Angels, Grimes has kindly graced us with a new mixtape. Created for online, personal radio site Pandora; Grimes' has shared a plethora of her favorite tunes from the likes of Lana Del Rey, Jessie Ware, Jay Z, Patsy Cline, Joanna Newsom, plus many more. To listen to the newly released mixtape, shift on over to here.
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"The Huntsman Winter's War" Teaser Featuring Kickass Charlize Theron And Jessica Chastain

The Official Zoolander 2 Trailer is Here

Hot off the presses is the new official trailer for the highly anticipated Zoolander 2. The premise this sequel has Derek (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) working with Interpol agent Montana Grosso (Penelope Cruz) as “the world’s most beautiful people” are all being killed pulling Derek’s signature “Blue Steel” right before their untimely deaths. The trailer introduces an ambiguous Benedict Cumberbatch, an evil Kristen Wiig, cameos by Justin Bieber, Usher, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and a surprise villain we’ll all be glad to see return. Check out the official trailer above and get ready for the movie to release slated for February.
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Eryn Allen Kane Releases New EP, ‘Aviary: Act 1’

We can't throw enough praise in Chicago soul-songstress Eryn Allen Kane's direction. From her joint efforts alongside Chance the Rapper and The Social Experiment to her recent solo records, everything should impress fans of music that sticks to your ribs. Since dropping her first major solo single "Have Mercy" this past spring, Eryn Allen Kane has been building up to a new project. Today, the wait is over. Following the release of songs such as "Piano Song" and "Slipping," Eryn Allen Kane's first significant, multi-track release since her breakout performance alongside The Social Experiment has arrived. Entitled Aviary: Act 1, it's an EP that boasts four tracks, including all her aforementioned records. You can stream the EP in its entirety on Soundcloud HERE

OVO 2015 Women's Capsule Collection

Our First Ever Post That Has Do With Fashion

Toronto-based streetwear imprint October’s Very Own has unveiled its 2015 women’s capsule collection, featuring a selection of wardrobe mainstays. Complementing the label’s men’s collections, the garments are simple and clean with subtle gold accents and branding to add a splash of color. Standouts from the collection include a velvet bomber with a quilted inner lining, a baseball tee with the OVO text logo on the backside, and a crop top with a gold insignia imprinted on the chest. 

'Gods of Egypt' Official Trailer Starring Gerard Butler and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

The visionary director of I, Robot and The Crow presents his latest film starring Gerard Butler (London Has Fallen), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones) and Brenton Thwaites (The Giver). In the highly stylized epic that takes places in Ancient Egypt, a commonplace mortal thief named Bek (Thwaites) joins forces with the Egyptian deity Horus (Coster-Waldau) on a mission to save the world from the god of Darkness, Set (Butler), who has taken over the throne of the Egyptian empire. Showcasing plenty of explosions, appearances from infernal gods such as Anubis, and visually stunning action sequences, the film is sure to be an action-packed thrill ride. From the footage we even get a quick glimpse of a monologue by Set, reminiscent of the utterly legendary quotability of 300 one-liners. Gods of Egypt is set for a February 26, 2016 theatrical release. You can watch the full trailer above.
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Watch A Preview Of DJ Snake’s Star Wars Theme Song Remix

The Star Wars buzz is at an all-time high right now, with Episode VII: The Force Awakens due to arrive in less than a month. In anticipation of the motion picture, DJ Snake released a brand new remix in a commercial for HP x Star Wars commercial. Although we only get to listen to a few seconds of the track, we can already tell that it's likely nothing less of epic. Let's hope the French DJ will release the entire track soon. For now, check out the video above.
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Watch The Videos For Every Song On Justin Bieber's Purpose Album

Justin Bieber's new album Purpose is making a serious impact on the industry every since it emerged online on Friday. The Canadian singer decided to put the momentum to good use and has started to unveil music videos/short films for every song from the follow-up to Bieber's previous studio album Believe. Dubbed Purpose: The Movement, the collection has been curated by director Parris Goebel and is set to deliver clips every hour today. Below, you can see the first batch, including the Travi$ Scott-powered "No Sense" and "No Pressure" featuring Big Sean and stay tuned for the rest of the drop .

Music Video: Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Necessary Evil

Unknown Mortal Orchestra have shared a brand new animated music video for "Necessary Evil", a track from their most revent album Multi-Love. The trippy clip plays out a psychedelic love story between two animated characters.Take a look at it below!

New Music: Charlie Hilton - Pony

Charlie Hilton is the lead singer of Blouse, an awesome band from Portland, Oregon who are signed to the always great record label Captured Tracks. She has just announced details of a new album, her debut as a solo artist, as well as sharing the first single from it "Pony". The album features production from Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Jacob Portrait and Woods’ Jarvis Taveniere, with a guest feature from label mate Mac DeMarco who plays and sings on the record’s last track "100 Million".

The album’s title, Palana, is a nod to Hilton’s given Sanskrit name which she has since relinquished in favour of Charlie. In a press release Hilton shared a quote from Hermann Hesse’sSteppenwolf which she cites as a personal mantra:

"Man is not by any means of fixed and enduring form...he is much more an experiment and a transition...."

Take a listen to "Pony" below. It’s a pumping psychedelic track which will have fans of Blouse chomping at the bit for more.

Palana is out January 22 with Captured Tracks. Head here to pre-order.

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Justin Bieber – Purpose (Album Stream)

Because Justin Bieber's highly anticipated album Purpose leaked yesterday, the Canadian pop star officially dropped his fourth album a day before its planned November 13 release date. The follow-up to 2012's Believe contains 19 tracks for its deluxe version. It features Big Sean, Travi$ Scott, Halsey, Skrillex, Diplo and production from Jack U, Blood Diamond, MDL, Poo Bear and more. Stream the album in its entirety HERE download the album HERE
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'Finding Dory' Official Trailer

More than a decade after its release, Finding Nemo is getting a sequel from Pixar. Written and co-directed by Andrew Stanton — who also directed Nemo — alongside Angus MacLane,Finding Dory is set six months after the first film and follows amnesiac Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) as she finally recalls her childhood memories. Remembering something about the jewel of Monterey, California, Dory sets out with Nemo and Marlin to find her family, ultimately arriving at the Monterey Marine Life Institute where she meets a white beluga whale named Bailey, whale shark Destiny and Hank the octopus.

Finding Dory is set to hit theaters June 17, 2016.

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Marvel's 'Jessica Jones' Official Final Trailer

Just ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Marvel’s Jessica Jones, the Netflix Gods have dropped the final trailer. Featuring Krysten Ritter as the titular character described as a “hard drinking, short-fused, mess of a woman,” the trailer shows off more action-packed scenes. It also reveals the first look at the antagonist Purple Man/Kilgrave (David Tennant) who possesses mind-controlling abilities. More so a psychological thriller than a superhero show, the series looks to attract a wide audience and has surely garnered a good amount of hype ahead of its November 20 release.

Behind-the-Scenes Footage and Hi-Res Stills of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

As we’re all itching for content for the upcoming Star Wars epic, JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm treat us to a smorgasbord of behind-the-scenes footage and hi-resolution stills for The Force Awakensas a follow up to his detailed interview. The shots include tons of detail that superfans will be dying to pick apart, such as the stormtrooper suit worn by Finn, Rey’s outfit, the make up of both the exterior and interior of the Millennium Falcon and even the camera equipment used by Abrams and crew.
Check out the pics below Star Wars: The Force Awakens before it hits theaters December 18.