Music Industry Updates: Dua Lipa's 'Levitating' Hits 1 Billion Views, Carly Rae Jepsen's E•MO•TION Anniversary Edition, and Joe Jonas' Mile High Club Mishap
Dua Lipa's music video for "Levitating" has reached an impressive milestone of 1 billion views on YouTube. Despite not reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the song had a remarkable 41-week run in the top 10 and was crowned as Billboard's top song of 2021. This achievement solidifies it as the biggest song by a solo female artist in the 21st century. "Levitating" marks Dua Lipa's third video to achieve this milestone, following the success of "New Rules" and "No Lie."
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of her highly acclaimed album E•MO•TION, Carly Rae Jepsen is releasing a special anniversary edition on October 17. This edition will feature six bonus tracks, including two remixes of "Run Away with Me" and previously unreleased songs like "More," "Guardian Angel," "Back of My Heart," and "Lost in Devotion." Fans can already listen to "More" and pre-order the album. Carly recently celebrated the album's anniversary with a concert at LA's Troubadour, where she first performed songs from the album back in 2015.
Joe Jonas is known for sharing amusing and sometimes embarrassing stories during interviews, and his latest revelation came during the TikTok series Are You Okay? When asked about an embarrassing memory that haunts him, Joe shared a humorous incident involving the Mile High Club. He recounted a moment on a private plane where, after leaving the bathroom, he mistakenly high-fived a flight attendant, thinking it was his drummer. Despite the mix-up, Joe humorously admitted that the experience was worth it.
In conclusion, these recent music industry updates highlight the ongoing success and creativity of artists like Dua Lipa, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Joe Jonas. From record-breaking achievements to special album releases and entertaining anecdotes, the music world continues to captivate audiences with its diverse offerings and engaging stories.