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Hiatus Fallout: Fans Question KATSEYE’s Role in Manon's Absence
entertainment16 days ago

Hiatus Fallout: Fans Question KATSEYE’s Role in Manon's Absence

Speculation over KATSEYE member Manon's ongoing hiatus intensifies after Allure interview clips and social posts, where fellow members' remarks about the 'ginger Victorian child' and Manon have sparked debate about whether the group or its agencies pressured her to stay away. Sophia's comments on Manon's well-being are interpreted by some as a sign of agency involvement, while others see the statements as misinterpretation or routine interview phrasing; with HYBE/Geffen remaining quiet, fans await an official update to settle the controversy.

via Koreaboo|
#entertainment#geffen#hiatus
HYBE Trio Collab Sparks Backlash Over Controversial Lyrics
entertainment1 month ago

HYBE Trio Collab Sparks Backlash Over Controversial Lyrics

A HYBE collaboration featuring ILLIT, LE SSERAFIM, and KATSEYE released a video whose lyrics about ‘controversies’ and ‘hate’ sparked major online backlash. Fans divided over the message—some praising a defiant stance against hate, others deeming the lyrics cringe and doubting the groups’ narrative—while critics argue the backlash is fueled by real tensions around the company, including claims of racism, plagiarism, and mockery toward a marginalized group.

via Koreaboo|
#backlash#entertainment#hybe
AMAs 2026: Swift Outpaced by Surprises in Las Vegas
music1 month ago

AMAs 2026: Swift Outpaced by Surprises in Las Vegas

At the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas, Taylor Swift led nominations but left without a win, while genre-neutral honors went to Shakira and Tyla. Notable winners included Sam Barber and KATSEYE, with Sombr taking rock/alternative prizes; BTS, KATSEYE and HUNTR/X each won three awards. Several top nominees were snubbed, including Olivia Dean, Alex Warren, Lady Gaga and Morgan Wallen. The AMAs expanded to hip-hop, Latin, K-Pop, Afrobeats and Americana/folk, were hosted by Queen Latifah, and aired on CBS and Paramount+.

via Billboard|
#american-music-awards#bts#katseye
KATSEYE Delivers AMA Night’s Boldest Moment with Pinky Up
entertainment1 month ago

KATSEYE Delivers AMA Night’s Boldest Moment with Pinky Up

A Billboard recap ranks the 2026 American Music Awards performances from 13 to 1, crowning KATSEYE’s “Pinky Up” as the standout moment while BTS nabbed Artist of the Year and wowed with a high-energy, in-person set after a pretaped segment; Karol G received the International Artist Award of Excellence, and other notable acts—Keith Urban, Twenty One Pilots, Maluma, Teyana Taylor, Sombr, Hootie & the Blowfish, New Kids on the Block, Billy Idol, Riley Green, the Pussycat Dolls, among others—delivered memorable numbers across the show, which Queen Latifah hosted.

via Billboard|
#amas#billboard#bts
BTS Takes Artist of the Year as Katseye, Sombr, and Golden Sweep AMAs
music1 month ago

BTS Takes Artist of the Year as Katseye, Sombr, and Golden Sweep AMAs

At the 52nd American Music Awards, BTS won Artist of the Year, Katseye took New Artist of the Year, and Sombr captured multiple rock honors (Best Rock/Alternative Song and Best Rock/Alternative Album, with a third Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist award coming off-air). The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack won Best Soundtrack and The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X earned Song of the Year for “Golden.” Sabrina Carpenter claimed Album of the Year for Man’s Best Friend (awards announced after the broadcast), and several artists finished with three wins in total, while Taylor Swift was shut out despite eight nominations.

via Variety|
#american-music-awards#bts#golden
KATSEYE Announces Wild EP for Aug. 14 Amid Manon Hiatus
music2 months ago

KATSEYE Announces Wild EP for Aug. 14 Amid Manon Hiatus

KATSEYE revealed their new EP, Wild, will drop August 14 via HYBE x Geffen Records and will include five tracks such as Pinky Up. The project marks their first multi-track release since Beautiful Chaos and comes as member Manon is on hiatus for health and well-being; the group’s other members celebrated the announcement backstage at Coachella and will continue promotion ahead of the release. Cover art has not yet been revealed.

via Billboard|
#coachella#ep#katseye
KATSEYE Enlists Huntrix for a Golden Coachella Surprise
entertainment3 months ago

KATSEYE Enlists Huntrix for a Golden Coachella Surprise

At Coachella night one, KATSEYE brought out Huntrix members EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna for a surprise performance of “Golden” on the Sahara stage, marking Huntrix’s crossover moment and a standout Coachella debut set for KATSEYE (with Manon on hiatus). The collaboration follows Huntrix’ rising profile from KPop Demon Hunters and KATSEYE’s recent Grammy nominations and viral hits like “Gnarly” and “Gabriela.”

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#coachella#entertainment#golden
Katseye to Open Coachella Friday Night on the Sahara Stage
music3 months ago

Katseye to Open Coachella Friday Night on the Sahara Stage

Katseye performs on Friday, April 10, at 8:00–8:45 pm on Coachella’s Sahara stage, with Manon on hiatus; no official setlist has been released, but fans expect fan favorites like 'Gnarly' and new material, and the set will be streamed on YouTube. The rest of the weekend includes Sabrina Carpenter and Anyma on Friday, Justin Bieber on Saturday, and Karol G on Sunday.

via Time Out|
#coachella2026#katseye#livestream
Katseye drop first video with five members as Manon goes on hiatus ahead of Coachella
entertainment3 months ago

Katseye drop first video with five members as Manon goes on hiatus ahead of Coachella

Katseye released their first music video without Manon, who is on a health-related hiatus, for the techno-pop single Pinky Up featuring the five current members. The clip arrives ahead of their Coachella performance, with no return timeline announced for Manon and the group continuing to perform. The video quickly drew attention, racking up over six million views within 24 hours.

via BBC|
#coachella#entertainment#hiatus
KATSEYE’s Manon Gets Star-Studded Backing Amid Hiatus
music4 months ago

KATSEYE’s Manon Gets Star-Studded Backing Amid Hiatus

Manon Bannerman of KATSEYE announced a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and wellbeing, with HYBE/Geffen posting a supportive Weverse message and Manon later reiterating she’s healthy. In the days since, a wave of public support from peers including Leigh-Anne, SZA, Kehlani, Tiffany Haddish, Chloe Bailey and Melody Thornton—and others—has flooded social media, highlighting ongoing conversations about racism and colorism affecting Black members in groups. The group plans to continue some activities on hiatus, ahead of their Coachella debut.

via Billboard|
#anti-black-racism#celebrity-support#hiatus
Katseye Hiatus Sheds Light on Black Women’s Burden in Pop Groups
music4 months ago

Katseye Hiatus Sheds Light on Black Women’s Burden in Pop Groups

Manon Bannerman is taking a temporary hiatus from Katseye to focus on health and wellbeing, highlighting the racism and pressure Black women face in pop groups; the piece connects her experience to past cases like Normani in Fifth Harmony, criticizes the industry’s branding of groups over people, and notes a supportive network forming around Bannerman as Katseye gear up for touring.

via Rolling Stone|
#dream-academy#girl-groups#katseye