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BLACKPINK member Jennie released candid wing-themed teaser photos for her upcoming solo project Fallen Angel at midnight KST, following a summer of global festival appearances where she performed unreleased tracks like ‘Less than a Lover,’ ‘FALLEN ANGEL,’ and ‘lockitdown,’ signaling a new musical direction and heightened anticipation for her EP’s final tracklist.
Jennie of Blackpink announced a personal EP titled Fallen Angel, set for release on August 28 via Odd Atelier, featuring three tracks including Heaven and Less Than A Lover. The project follows her 2025 debut Ruby and this year’s Deadline EP comeback, as Blackpink marks its 10th anniversary and fans await Jennie’s solo artistic direction.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie announced a three-track digital EP, Fallen Angel, arriving August 28, 2026, featuring FALLEN ANGEL, HEAVEN, and Less than a Lover after her festival circuit. The news drew excitement from some fans but sparked backlash from others who want more new songs and questioned the release strategy and management ahead of her upcoming break.
Jennie posted an emotional apology on Weverse amid backlash over BLACKPINK's 10th anniversary controversy, saying she wanted to speak with a clear heart after finishing her schedule. She thanked fans for a decade of support, admitted disappointment over the moment, apologized for not showing a better side, and pledged to grow and give back the love, following Jisoo's prior apology during the controversial anniversary live. She recently completed a performance in Japan.
Blackpink’s Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé reunited on the Met Gala 2026 red carpet — the first year all four attended together. Lisa served on the hosting committee in an avant-garde Robert Wun gown with 3D-printed arm extensions, while Rosé wore Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Jennie wore Chanel, and Jisoo wore Dior. The group, each with high-profile solo projects, was hyped for a potential group photo and continued to dominate fashion and music headlines.
The 2026 American Music Awards nominations were announced April 14 based on fan interactions tracked by Billboard and Luminate, with BTS receiving three nominations (Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer for 'SWIM', Best Male K-Pop Artist); Jennie’s Dracula remix with BLACKPINK is up for Song of the Summer; KATSEYE, KPop Demon Hunters, and the film 'Golden' soundtrack contributions also scored multiple nods; Best Male K-Pop contenders include ATEEZ, BTS, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and TXT, while Best Female K-Pop nominees are aespa, BLACKPINK, ILLIT, LE SSERAFIM, and TWICE. Fans can vote through May 8, and the AMAs will air May 25 in Las Vegas.
Blackpink’s Lisa has announced her first Las Vegas residency, Viva La Lisa, to be staged at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in November 2026, making her the first K-pop artist to headline a Las Vegas residency. The four shows are set for November 13-14 and 27-28, with presale starting April 22 and general sale on April 23. The announcement follows her solo Alter Ego release and Blackpink’s Deadline World Tour, and she’s also expanding into acting with The White Lotus Season 3 and a Netflix rom-com project.
Lisa from Blackpink will become the first K-pop artist to headline a Las Vegas residency, Viva La Lisa, at Caesars Palace’s The Colosseum in November 2026, with four shows on November 13–14 and 27–28; presale begins April 1 at 10 pm PT and general sale April 23. The announcement follows her Alter Ego solo era (featuring Doja Cat, ROSALÍA and Tyla) and a busy period that includes the Deadline World Tour and acting work, plus an upcoming Sony Music Vision documentary.
Lisa of Blackpink will become the first K-pop star to headline a Las Vegas residency, launching Viva La Lisa at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in November, with pre-sale and general ticket dates announced.
Lisa from Blackpink will headline Las Vegas residency Viva La Lisa at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum in November 2026, becoming the first K-pop artist to host a Vegas residency; she’ll perform four shows (Nov. 13–14 and 27–28) after releasing Alter Ego and making her solo Coachella debut.
Lisa has announced her first Las Vegas residency, Viva La Lisa, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, making her the first K-pop artist to headline a Vegas show. The run spans two weekends in November 2026 (13-14 and 27-28), as she continues to focus on her solo career alongside Blackpink activities and an upcoming documentary.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa drew online heat after posting about a Japan trip that included visiting a viral baby macaque. Critics argued she should use her platform to address humanitarian crises, while supporters said a zoo visit shouldn’t be politicized. The debate highlights conflicting expectations on celebrity activism in social media.
Rob Sheffield reviews Blackpink’s Deadline, a 15-minute mini-EP that pairs the 2025 single Jump with four new tracks, spanning glossy club bangers (Go) and witty trap swagger (Me and My) to Eighties synth-pop goth mood (Champion) and a sharp acoustic-guitar closer (Fxxxboy). Co-written by all four members on Go (with Chris Martin), the release prioritizes swagger and charisma over ballads, signaling a strong, self-assured comeback and a hint at a fuller album to come.
BLACKPINK’s comeback with the mini album DEADLINE sold 1,461,785 copies on its first day on Hanteo, the highest for any girl group and marking a milestone with two albums surpassing 1 million first-day sales; the release also topped iTunes Top Albums in 32 regions and the GO video trended No. 1 on YouTube, signaling a global surge in the group’s popularity.
Pitchfork's New Music Friday highlights 11 new releases this week, spanning Mitski's Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, Bill Callahan's My Days of 58, Gorillaz's The Mountain with a star-studded guest list, Gena's The Pleasure Is Yours (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins), Bruno Mars's The Romantic, Heavenly's Highway to Heavenly, Blackpink's Deadline, Caterina Barbieri & Bendik Giske's At Source, Sideshow's Tigray Funk, Maria BC's Marathon, and Iron & Wine's Hen's Teeth, showing a diverse mix of indie rock, electronic, pop, rap, and folk across new releases.