Pop Base: Ariana Grande's Swarovski Holiday Campaign, Tyler, The Creator's CHROMAKOPIA Dominates Global Spotify, and Much More!

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Ariana Grande Lights Up Swarovski Holiday Campaign

Ariana Grande, Swarovski's newest global ambassador, takes centre stage in the brand's bold new holiday campaign, "Party of Dreams." The campaign, helmed by creative director Giovanna Engelbert, transports viewers to a world of festive fantasy, where dazzling jewellery transforms ordinary celebrations. Captured by the lens of Mert and Marcus, Grande embodies the spirit of the season, inviting fans to embrace the sparkle and make every moment a dream.

The campaign transports viewers to a surreal nightclub, bathed in Swarovski's signature brilliance. Ariana Grande, adorned in stunning pieces from the "Millenia" and "Matrix Crash" collections, glides through the entrance, exuding pure extravagance. The opulent setting is filled with stylish partygoers, each sparkling with Swarovski jewels. Every movement, every reflection, is a celebration of light and luxury.

Swarovski's "Party of Dreams" campaign celebrates joy, connection, and festive sparkle. The campaign invites viewers to embrace the season's magic and shine bright.

Tyler, The Creator's CHROMAKOPIA Dominates Global Spotify

Tyler, The Creator has solidified his status as a music powerhouse with the release of CHROMAKOPIA. The album, which dropped on Monday, saw Tyler, The Creator, become the most streamed artist on Global Spotify. This achievement makes CHROMAKOPIA the second-biggest album debut of the year on the platform, surpassing COWBOY CARTER - which debuted with 76.5 million streams on the streaming service.

CHROMAKOPIA marks a significant moment in Tyler, The Creator’s career. The release comes three years after his groundbreaking album, Call Me If You Get Lost, which topped the Billboard 200 chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Last year, Tyler released the deluxe edition, Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale, featuring collaborations with renowned artists like Vince Staples, A$AP Rocky, and YG.

Tyler, The Creator isn't wasting any time hitting the road.  He'll embark on the Chromakopia: The World Tour, joined by special guests Lil Yachty and Paris Texas. The tour kicks off on February 4th at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, and takes him across major cities in North America. Fans can catch him in his hometown of Los Angeles for a three-night residency at Crypto.com Arena, along with stops in Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, and New York before wrapping up on July 27th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. International fans can rejoice, as the tour extends to Europe, Australia, and New Zealand in 2025.

Before the global tour kicks off, Tyler has another major celebration planned. From November 16th to 17th, he'll be hosting the 10th anniversary of his music festival and carnival, Camp Flog Gnaw, at Dodger Stadium. This year's lineup boasts an impressive roster of artists, including legendary figures like Erykah Badu and André 3000, alongside contemporary stars like Playboi Carti, ScHoolboy Q, Doechii, Sexyy Red, Kaytranada, and Raye.

ICYMI:

• Taylor Swift refused to do dynamic pricing for her Eras Tour, AEG Presents CEO has revealed, ‘She had an opportunity to dynamically price her tickets, and she didn’t want to do that to her fans. She was willing to make decisions that potentially cut into her income because she was taking a long-term view of her career’.

• Kamala Harris has won Nickelodeon’s ‘Kids Pick The President’ poll with 52% of the vote.

• Shawn Mendes has opened up about his sexuality, ‘The real truth about my life and sexuality is that, man I’m just figuring it out like everyone. I don’t really know sometimes and I know other times. It feels scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about that’.

• 50 Cent has revealed that he rejected $3 Million to perform at Donald Trump’s rally. 

• Tina Knowles has unveiled her memoir, MATRIARCH, which will hit shelves on April 22nd, 2025. Beyoncé congratulated her mother on the announcement in a post on Instagram, warning her not to ‘spill too much tea’.