Leonardo DRS is Rafael's American partner.

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# Abrams tanks get new round of Israeli-made 'shields' to fend off anti-tank weapons

#### Marines fire an M1A1 Abrams tank during a low-light live-fire exercise near Kankaanpaa, Finland, May 16.

In order to counter the proliferation of anti-tank weapons, the U.S. Army has been exploring options for an active protection system that uses sensors, radar and computer processing to lock on and knock down incoming rocket propelled grenades and anti-tank guided missiles.

Taking steps in that direction, the Army has awarded a $193 million contract to Leonardo DRS for the Trophy Active Protection System in support of the M1 Abrams main battle tank's "immediate operational requirements," according to a June 26 news release.

The Trophy system was developed by an Israeli firm — Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. — and their long-standing partner, Leonardo DRS.

Rafael currently fields "some 1,000 systems to all major Israeli ground combat platforms," according to the release.

Trophy is possibly the only combat-proven active protection system on the market.

Variants of the system have been filmed intercepting shots fired on Israeli armored vehicles on the Gaza strip dating back to 2014.

Trophy's active protection system works by using a radar to detect and classify incoming rounds.

The system tracks the threat, computes parameters necessary to intercept it, and transmits the alert to the tank's crew.

If the incoming round poses a danger, the system launches countermeasures to intercept it before it strikes the tank.

The contract was first announced by the Pentagon on June 15, but lobbying for this type of active protection system began much earlier.

In a June 2017 hearing, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told Congress there remains a "critical need" to develop systems that can defeat the various shaped-charge weapons increasingly fielded in conflicts around the world.

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"Right now, there are only two countries whose industries produce these complete systems ...

one of them is friendly, and one of them is not so friendly," Milley said, referencing Israel and Russia.

####### The Trophy Active Protection System outfitted onto an Abrams tank.

Naturally, the Army wound up procuring an active protection system from Israel, rather than Russia.

Milley said in the June 2017 hearing that the Army was working with the "friendly country" to test the system and ensure it fits U.S. armored vehicle designs.

"We intend to field those to first responding units, and we will eventually field them throughout the force, for the entire Army: Guard, reserve and active," Milley said.

"We, the United States, are working very, very fast to have the industrial base produce some systems."

In October, it was announced that the Trophy system would be urgently fielded to a brigade's worth of Abrams tanks in the European theater.

By the time active protection systems are fielded to the total force, "we think the U.S. commercial solutions will be available, and we'll probably put it up at that point for competitive bid when we expand it to the entire Army," Milley said last June.

####### Trophy Active Protection Systems come in two main configurations: Trophy Heavy Vehicle and Trophy Medium Vehicle.

This chart provides a breakdown of specifications for each variation.

The Israeli-based firm echoed Milley's intention to produce their active protection system in the United States.

"Rafael has provided protection solutions to U.S. service members for over two decades via lifesaving passive and reactive armor on vehicles such as Bradley, Stryker and AAV7.

We are excited to continue to do so with [Trophy]," said Moshe Elazar, executive vice president and head of Rafael's land and naval division.

"The majority of [Trophy] components are manufactured by the American defense industry, and we are excited by the opportunity to increase manufacturing in [the United States], including for Israeli systems," Elazar added.

Under the terms of the contract, Leonardo DRS will provide the Army with the Trophy systems, countermeasures and maintenance kits.

Since the introduction of active protection systems, newer anti-tank weapons have also been fielded, such as the Russian-made RPG-30.

"The novelty of the Russian [RPG-30] is that two rockets are fired at the target at the same time," a defense industry official told TASS, a Russian state-media agency.

"One is a so-called 'agent provocateur' 42 mm in caliber, followed a bit later by a primary 105-mm tandem warhead rocket."

In 2012, however, Israeli news outlet Arutz Sheva reported that Rafael was fielding a counter to the RPG-30, known as "Trench Coat," to supplement the existing Trophy system.

Trench Coat reportedly consists of a 360-degree radar and launches 17 projectiles, one of which would ideally strike the tandem missile.

Kyle Rempfer is a senior reporter for Military Times.

He previously served as an Air Force combat controller.

Kyle's reporting focuses on U.S. Army leadership, recruiting, operations, training, personnel and funding.

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Trophy has been evaluated with extensive testing on a Stryker vehicle for possible adoption by the US Army, and a Canadian LAV III. The Army tested the Trophy system in 2017, to be fielded within two years as an interim capability until the Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) program produces a system. A 193 million dollar contract for Trophy was awarded to Leonardo DRS in June 2018.


The contract was awarded in order to equip a significant number of Abrams M1A1/A2 MBT's with Trophy.

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# Abrams tanks get new round of Israeli-made 'shields' to fend off anti-tank weapons

#### Marines fire an M1A1 Abrams tank during a low-light live-fire exercise near Kankaanpaa, Finland, May 16.

In order to counter the proliferation of anti-tank weapons, the U.S. Army has been exploring options for an active protection system that uses sensors, radar and computer processing to lock on and knock down incoming rocket propelled grenades and anti-tank guided missiles.

Taking steps in that direction, the Army has awarded a $193 million contract to Leonardo DRS for the Trophy Active Protection System in support of the M1 Abrams main battle tank's "immediate operational requirements," according to a June 26 news release.

The Trophy system was developed by an Israeli firm — Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. — and their long-standing partner, Leonardo DRS.

Rafael currently fields "some 1,000 systems to all major Israeli ground combat platforms," according to the release.

Trophy is possibly the only combat-proven active protection system on the market.

Variants of the system have been filmed intercepting shots fired on Israeli armored vehicles on the Gaza strip dating back to 2014.

Trophy's active protection system works by using a radar to detect and classify incoming rounds.

The system tracks the threat, computes parameters necessary to intercept it, and transmits the alert to the tank's crew.

If the incoming round poses a danger, the system launches countermeasures to intercept it before it strikes the tank.

The contract was first announced by the Pentagon on June 15, but lobbying for this type of active protection system began much earlier.

In a June 2017 hearing, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told Congress there remains a "critical need" to develop systems that can defeat the various shaped-charge weapons increasingly fielded in conflicts around the world.

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"Right now, there are only two countries whose industries produce these complete systems ...

one of them is friendly, and one of them is not so friendly," Milley said, referencing Israel and Russia.

####### The Trophy Active Protection System outfitted onto an Abrams tank.

Naturally, the Army wound up procuring an active protection system from Israel, rather than Russia.

Milley said in the June 2017 hearing that the Army was working with the "friendly country" to test the system and ensure it fits U.S. armored vehicle designs.

"We intend to field those to first responding units, and we will eventually field them throughout the force, for the entire Army: Guard, reserve and active," Milley said.

"We, the United States, are working very, very fast to have the industrial base produce some systems."

In October, it was announced that the Trophy system would be urgently fielded to a brigade's worth of Abrams tanks in the European theater.

By the time active protection systems are fielded to the total force, "we think the U.S. commercial solutions will be available, and we'll probably put it up at that point for competitive bid when we expand it to the entire Army," Milley said last June.

####### Trophy Active Protection Systems come in two main configurations: Trophy Heavy Vehicle and Trophy Medium Vehicle.

This chart provides a breakdown of specifications for each variation.

The Israeli-based firm echoed Milley's intention to produce their active protection system in the United States.

"Rafael has provided protection solutions to U.S. service members for over two decades via lifesaving passive and reactive armor on vehicles such as Bradley, Stryker and AAV7.

We are excited to continue to do so with [Trophy]," said Moshe Elazar, executive vice president and head of Rafael's land and naval division.

"The majority of [Trophy] components are manufactured by the American defense industry, and we are excited by the opportunity to increase manufacturing in [the United States], including for Israeli systems," Elazar added.

Under the terms of the contract, Leonardo DRS will provide the Army with the Trophy systems, countermeasures and maintenance kits.

Since the introduction of active protection systems, newer anti-tank weapons have also been fielded, such as the Russian-made RPG-30.

"The novelty of the Russian [RPG-30] is that two rockets are fired at the target at the same time," a defense industry official told TASS, a Russian state-media agency.

"One is a so-called 'agent provocateur' 42 mm in caliber, followed a bit later by a primary 105-mm tandem warhead rocket."

In 2012, however, Israeli news outlet Arutz Sheva reported that Rafael was fielding a counter to the RPG-30, known as "Trench Coat," to supplement the existing Trophy system.

Trench Coat reportedly consists of a 360-degree radar and launches 17 projectiles, one of which would ideally strike the tandem missile.

Kyle Rempfer is a senior reporter for Military Times.

He previously served as an Air Force combat controller.

Kyle's reporting focuses on U.S. Army leadership, recruiting, operations, training, personnel and funding.

###### Pentagon releases footage of strikes against Daesh

####### US forces have dropped the explosives hammer on several ISIS/Daesh elements lately, and the Department of Defense has released the video to show it.

####### Organizing the Future U.S. Army | Defense News Weekly, Aug. 23, 2019 Play Video

####### How will the U.S. develop long range ground-launched missiles?

| Defense News Weekly, Aug. 16, 2019 Play Video

####### What's the future of missile defense? | Defense News Weekly, August 9th, 2019 Play Video

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Acquisition and tests by the United States.

Trophy has been evaluated with extensive testing on a Stryker vehicle for possible adoption by the US Army, and a Canadian LAV III. The Army tested the Trophy system in 2017, to be fielded within two years as an interim capability until the Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) program produces a system. A 193 million dollar contract for Trophy was awarded to Leonardo DRS in June 2018. Leonardo DRS is Rafael's American partner.


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# Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week

Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season witnessed one quarterback break a single-game record with 25 consecutive completions.

Los Angeles Chargers' Philip Rivers was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after breaking Mark Brunell's record of 22 straight completions to open a game in 2006.

His near perfect day helped lead the Chargers to a 45-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his second-half explosion in their win over the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving.

He had touchdown receptions of 40 and 91 yards.

He finished the game with eight receptions for 180 yards.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his big game in a 34-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Watt was responsible for 1.5 of Houston's six sacks, but he also helped spring Christian Covington, who had a career-high 2.5 QB takedowns.

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording a pick-six in their win over the Lions.

At the snap, Jackson read the play perfectly and jumped Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's pass to pick it off and return it 41 yards for a touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens punt returner Cyrus Jones was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his 70-yard punt return helped his team take a lead against the Oakland Raiders in the team's eventual victory.

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking a 31-yard field goal for the win against the Carolina Panthers.

Cards agree to terms with Crabtree on 1-year deal

Amari Cooper 'not really worried' about heel injury

Wesseling: Each team's most promising rookie(s)

Le'Veon: Sam Darnold 'reminds me a lot of myself'

Melvin Gordon holdout likely to carry into season

Grading first-rounders from '17 draft: 3 guys get D-

Smith-Schuster wants to prove he's a deep threat

Snacks signs one-year, $11M extension with Lions

Power Rankings: Bears at No. 7, Pack not top-10

#### 16 for '16: The best of what college football has to offer

#### 10 CFB teams for a 'Hard Knocks'-style show

#### NFL epilogue to epic college football moments

Watt returned from his injury in time for the season opener against the New England Patriots. After being held without a sack in the first two weeks, he collected three sacks and eight combined tackles in the Week 3 27-22 defeat against the New York Giants, his first sacks since Week 2 of 2016. He followed that up with two sacks the following week in the OT win against the Indianapolis Colts. He was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of September after recording five sacks, 20 tackles, and four forced fumbles.


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# Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week

Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season witnessed one quarterback break a single-game record with 25 consecutive completions.

Los Angeles Chargers' Philip Rivers was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after breaking Mark Brunell's record of 22 straight completions to open a game in 2006.

His near perfect day helped lead the Chargers to a 45-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his second-half explosion in their win over the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving.

He had touchdown receptions of 40 and 91 yards.

He finished the game with eight receptions for 180 yards.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his big game in a 34-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Watt was responsible for 1.5 of Houston's six sacks, but he also helped spring Christian Covington, who had a career-high 2.5 QB takedowns.

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording a pick-six in their win over the Lions.

At the snap, Jackson read the play perfectly and jumped Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's pass to pick it off and return it 41 yards for a touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens punt returner Cyrus Jones was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his 70-yard punt return helped his team take a lead against the Oakland Raiders in the team's eventual victory.

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking a 31-yard field goal for the win against the Carolina Panthers.

Cards agree to terms with Crabtree on 1-year deal

Amari Cooper 'not really worried' about heel injury

Wesseling: Each team's most promising rookie(s)

Le'Veon: Sam Darnold 'reminds me a lot of myself'

Melvin Gordon holdout likely to carry into season

Grading first-rounders from '17 draft: 3 guys get D-

Smith-Schuster wants to prove he's a deep threat

Snacks signs one-year, $11M extension with Lions

Power Rankings: Bears at No. 7, Pack not top-10

#### 16 for '16: The best of what college football has to offer

#### 10 CFB teams for a 'Hard Knocks'-style show

#### NFL epilogue to epic college football moments

Watt returned from his injury in time for the season opener against the New England Patriots. After being held without a sack in the first two weeks, he collected three sacks and eight combined tackles in the Week 3 27-22 defeat against the New York Giants, his first sacks since Week 2 of 2016. He followed that up with two sacks the following week in the OT win against the Indianapolis Colts. He was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of September after recording five sacks, 20 tackles, and four forced fumbles. In Week 12, Watt recorded nine tackles.


In Week 12, Watt recorded a forced fumble.

(meta data) TITLE: Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week - NFL.com

# Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week

Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season witnessed one quarterback break a single-game record with 25 consecutive completions.

Los Angeles Chargers' Philip Rivers was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after breaking Mark Brunell's record of 22 straight completions to open a game in 2006.

His near perfect day helped lead the Chargers to a 45-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his second-half explosion in their win over the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving.

He had touchdown receptions of 40 and 91 yards.

He finished the game with eight receptions for 180 yards.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his big game in a 34-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Watt was responsible for 1.5 of Houston's six sacks, but he also helped spring Christian Covington, who had a career-high 2.5 QB takedowns.

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording a pick-six in their win over the Lions.

At the snap, Jackson read the play perfectly and jumped Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's pass to pick it off and return it 41 yards for a touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens punt returner Cyrus Jones was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his 70-yard punt return helped his team take a lead against the Oakland Raiders in the team's eventual victory.

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking a 31-yard field goal for the win against the Carolina Panthers.

Cards agree to terms with Crabtree on 1-year deal

Amari Cooper 'not really worried' about heel injury

Wesseling: Each team's most promising rookie(s)

Le'Veon: Sam Darnold 'reminds me a lot of myself'

Melvin Gordon holdout likely to carry into season

Grading first-rounders from '17 draft: 3 guys get D-

Smith-Schuster wants to prove he's a deep threat

Snacks signs one-year, $11M extension with Lions

Power Rankings: Bears at No. 7, Pack not top-10

#### 16 for '16: The best of what college football has to offer

#### 10 CFB teams for a 'Hard Knocks'-style show

#### NFL epilogue to epic college football moments

Watt returned from his injury in time for the season opener against the New England Patriots. After being held without a sack in the first two weeks, he collected three sacks and eight combined tackles in the Week 3 27-22 defeat against the New York Giants, his first sacks since Week 2 of 2016. He followed that up with two sacks the following week in the OT win against the Indianapolis Colts. He was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of September after recording five sacks, 20 tackles, and four forced fumbles. In Week 12, Watt recorded nine tackles. In Week 12, Watt recorded 1.5 sacks.


In Week 12, the team won against the Tennessee Titans by a score of 34-17.

(meta data) TITLE: Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week - NFL.com

# Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week

Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season witnessed one quarterback break a single-game record with 25 consecutive completions.

Los Angeles Chargers' Philip Rivers was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after breaking Mark Brunell's record of 22 straight completions to open a game in 2006.

His near perfect day helped lead the Chargers to a 45-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his second-half explosion in their win over the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving.

He had touchdown receptions of 40 and 91 yards.

He finished the game with eight receptions for 180 yards.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his big game in a 34-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Watt was responsible for 1.5 of Houston's six sacks, but he also helped spring Christian Covington, who had a career-high 2.5 QB takedowns.

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording a pick-six in their win over the Lions.

At the snap, Jackson read the play perfectly and jumped Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's pass to pick it off and return it 41 yards for a touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens punt returner Cyrus Jones was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his 70-yard punt return helped his team take a lead against the Oakland Raiders in the team's eventual victory.

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking a 31-yard field goal for the win against the Carolina Panthers.

Cards agree to terms with Crabtree on 1-year deal

Amari Cooper 'not really worried' about heel injury

Wesseling: Each team's most promising rookie(s)

Le'Veon: Sam Darnold 'reminds me a lot of myself'

Melvin Gordon holdout likely to carry into season

Grading first-rounders from '17 draft: 3 guys get D-

Smith-Schuster wants to prove he's a deep threat

Snacks signs one-year, $11M extension with Lions

Power Rankings: Bears at No. 7, Pack not top-10

#### 16 for '16: The best of what college football has to offer

#### 10 CFB teams for a 'Hard Knocks'-style show

#### NFL epilogue to epic college football moments

Watt returned from his injury in time for the season opener against the New England Patriots. After being held without a sack in the first two weeks, he collected three sacks and eight combined tackles in the Week 3 27-22 defeat against the New York Giants, his first sacks since Week 2 of 2016. He followed that up with two sacks the following week in the OT win against the Indianapolis Colts. He was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of September after recording five sacks, 20 tackles, and four forced fumbles. In Week 12, Watt recorded nine tackles. In Week 12, Watt recorded 1.5 sacks. In Week 12, Watt recorded a forced fumble.


Because of his accomplishments in Week 12, he was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

(meta data) TITLE: Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week - NFL.com

# Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week

Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season witnessed one quarterback break a single-game record with 25 consecutive completions.

Los Angeles Chargers' Philip Rivers was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after breaking Mark Brunell's record of 22 straight completions to open a game in 2006.

His near perfect day helped lead the Chargers to a 45-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his second-half explosion in their win over the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving.

He had touchdown receptions of 40 and 91 yards.

He finished the game with eight receptions for 180 yards.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his big game in a 34-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Watt was responsible for 1.5 of Houston's six sacks, but he also helped spring Christian Covington, who had a career-high 2.5 QB takedowns.

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording a pick-six in their win over the Lions.

At the snap, Jackson read the play perfectly and jumped Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's pass to pick it off and return it 41 yards for a touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens punt returner Cyrus Jones was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his 70-yard punt return helped his team take a lead against the Oakland Raiders in the team's eventual victory.

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking a 31-yard field goal for the win against the Carolina Panthers.

Cards agree to terms with Crabtree on 1-year deal

Amari Cooper 'not really worried' about heel injury

Wesseling: Each team's most promising rookie(s)

Le'Veon: Sam Darnold 'reminds me a lot of myself'

Melvin Gordon holdout likely to carry into season

Grading first-rounders from '17 draft: 3 guys get D-

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Snacks signs one-year, $11M extension with Lions

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In its fourth week, the album remained at number one for a second week.

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# A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Holds at Top of Chart in Echo of Last Week's Numbers

ImageA Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's "Hoodie SZN" holds the top spot again, with the equivalent of 56,000 sales in the United States, down just 4 percent from last week.

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Squint and this week's Billboard album chart looks almost identical to last week's, as the rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie holds at No. 1 and most of rest of the Top 10 is just slightly reshuffled.

With no major new releases to compete with, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's "Hoodie SZN" holds the top spot for a second week with the equivalent of 56,000 sales in the United States, down 4 percent from last week, according to Nielsen.

The breakdown of that number is also almost identical to that of last week, with 81 million streams and fewer than 1,000 copies sold as a complete album.

Also this week, the soundtrack to "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," featuring Post Malone, Juice WRLD and Nicki Minaj, among others, rose one spot to No. 2, swapping places with 21 Savage's "I Am > I Was," which fell one rung to No. 3.

Post Malone's "Beerbongs & Bentleys" is No. 4, and Meek Mill's "Championships" is in fifth place.

A version of this article appears in print on , Section C, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Rapper Holds On To Top Album Spot.

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"Hoodie SZN" debuted at number two on the US "Billboard" 200 with 90,000 album-equivalent units (including 6,000 pure album sales) in its first week of release. In its second week, the album remained at number two on the chart, earning an additional 58,000 album-equivalent units. In its third week, the album ascended to number one on the chart, earning 58,000 album-equivalent units with 823 copies in traditional album sales. This became A Boogie wit da Hoodie's first US number-one album.


In its fourth week, the album moved 56,000 album-equivalent units.

"Hoodie SZN" debuted at number two on the US "Billboard" 200 with 90,000 album-equivalent units (including 6,000 pure album sales) in its first week of release. In its second week, the album remained at number two on the chart, earning an additional 58,000 album-equivalent units. In its third week, the album ascended to number one on the chart, earning 58,000 album-equivalent units with 823 copies in traditional album sales. This became A Boogie wit da Hoodie's first US number-one album. In its fourth week, the album remained at number one for a second week.


In its fourth week, the album had 749 in traditional album sales.

"Hoodie SZN" debuted at number two on the US "Billboard" 200 with 90,000 album-equivalent units (including 6,000 pure album sales) in its first week of release. In its second week, the album remained at number two on the chart, earning an additional 58,000 album-equivalent units. In its third week, the album ascended to number one on the chart, earning 58,000 album-equivalent units with 823 copies in traditional album sales. This became A Boogie wit da Hoodie's first US number-one album. In its fourth week, the album remained at number one for a second week. In its fourth week, the album moved 56,000 album-equivalent units.


The album is the lowest-selling number-one album since "Billboard" began using Nielsen SoundScan to track unit sales.

"Hoodie SZN" debuted at number two on the US "Billboard" 200 with 90,000 album-equivalent units (including 6,000 pure album sales) in its first week of release. In its second week, the album remained at number two on the chart, earning an additional 58,000 album-equivalent units. In its third week, the album ascended to number one on the chart, earning 58,000 album-equivalent units with 823 copies in traditional album sales. This became A Boogie wit da Hoodie's first US number-one album. In its fourth week, the album remained at number one for a second week. In its fourth week, the album moved 56,000 album-equivalent units. In its fourth week, the album had 749 in traditional album sales.


The album's four-week total is 262,000 album-equivalent units.

"Hoodie SZN" debuted at number two on the US "Billboard" 200 with 90,000 album-equivalent units (including 6,000 pure album sales) in its first week of release. In its second week, the album remained at number two on the chart, earning an additional 58,000 album-equivalent units. In its third week, the album ascended to number one on the chart, earning 58,000 album-equivalent units with 823 copies in traditional album sales. This became A Boogie wit da Hoodie's first US number-one album. In its fourth week, the album remained at number one for a second week. In its fourth week, the album moved 56,000 album-equivalent units. In its fourth week, the album had 749 in traditional album sales. The album is the lowest-selling number-one album since "Billboard" began using Nielsen SoundScan to track unit sales.


Minogue released a greatest hits compilation "Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection".

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# Kylie Minogue announces greatest hits album Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection

## The album is being released on vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital download.

Kylie Minogue has announced a new greatest hits album.

Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection is released on Friday June 28 and features her new single New York City, released tomorrow (May 3).

The hits collection (available to pre-order now) features 42 of Kylie's signature songs, the tracklist including her seven UK Number 1s including the million-selling Can't Get You Out Of My Head, and a further 23 tracks that hit the Official Singles Chart Top 10.

The album will be available on CD, deluxe CD with 32-page book, digital download, five coloured cassettes and three vinyl formats.

The cassettes omit Your Disco Needs You and New York City, while the trio of vinyl variants - black, mint green and picture disc (the latter exclusive to Kylie's webstore) - each contain 20 tracks and come with a digital download code for all 42 tracks.

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Notable omissions include If You Were With Me Now, her 1991 Number 4 hit with Keith Washington, Word Is Out, historic in that it was Kylie's first single to miss the Top 10, the Number 6-peaking Chocolate from her Body Language album, and Top 10 hit Giving You Up from her first Parlophone greatest hits Ultimate Kylie.

No songs from the festive album Kylie Christmas or reworkings collection The Abbey Road Sessions are included, while there's also no representation from Kylie's Kiss Me Once album which included the Number 12-charting Into The Blue.

Top 40 hit Timebomb appears on a worldwide-released album for the very first time, while also included is Your Disco Needs You, Kylie's most popular song that was not released as a single in the UK.

Click here to view Kylie Minogue's full UK chart history which includes 6 Number 1 albums and 51 Top 40 hits.

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#### Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection tracklist

Can't Get You Out Of My HeadSpinning AroundLove At First SightDancingIn Your EyesSlowAll The LoversI Believe In YouIn My ArmsOn A Night Like ThisYour Disco Needs YouPlease Stay2 HeartsBreatheRed Blooded WomanThe OneCome Into My WorldWowGet Outta My WayTimebombKids (with Robbie Williams)Stop Me From FallingStep Back In TimeBetter The Devil

Should Be So LuckyCelebrationThe Loco-MotionGive Me Just A Little More TimeNever Too LateGot To Be CertainTears On My PillowJe Ne Sais Pas PourquoiWhat Kind Of Fool (Heard All That Before)What Do I Have To Do?Confide In MePut Yourself In My PlaceWhere The Wild Roses Grow (with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds)New

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In February 2017, Minogue signed a new record deal with BMG Rights Management. In December 2017, Minogue and BMG had struck a joint-deal with Mushroom Music Labels — under the sub-division label Liberator to release her new album in Australia and New Zealand. In 2017, Minogue worked with writers and producers for her fourteenth studio album, including Amy Wadge, Sky Adams, DJ Fresh, Nathan Chapman, Richard Stannard, The Invisible Men and Karen Poole and recorded the album in London, Los Angeles and Nashville, with the latter profoundly influencing the record. Minogue's album "Golden" was released on 6 April 2018 with "Dancing" serving as the album's lead single. "Golden" debuted at number one in the UK and Australia. With this feat, she has reached the top position of the UK Albums Chart in four consecutive decades, from the 1980s to the 2010s.


Minogue released "Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection" on 28 June 2019.

(meta data) TITLE: Kylie Minogue announces new greatest hits album

# Kylie Minogue announces greatest hits album Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection

## The album is being released on vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital download.

Kylie Minogue has announced a new greatest hits album.

Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection is released on Friday June 28 and features her new single New York City, released tomorrow (May 3).

The hits collection (available to pre-order now) features 42 of Kylie's signature songs, the tracklist including her seven UK Number 1s including the million-selling Can't Get You Out Of My Head, and a further 23 tracks that hit the Official Singles Chart Top 10.

The album will be available on CD, deluxe CD with 32-page book, digital download, five coloured cassettes and three vinyl formats.

The cassettes omit Your Disco Needs You and New York City, while the trio of vinyl variants - black, mint green and picture disc (the latter exclusive to Kylie's webstore) - each contain 20 tracks and come with a digital download code for all 42 tracks.

MORE: Kylie Minogue's hidden gems and deep cuts you need in your life

Notable omissions include If You Were With Me Now, her 1991 Number 4 hit with Keith Washington, Word Is Out, historic in that it was Kylie's first single to miss the Top 10, the Number 6-peaking Chocolate from her Body Language album, and Top 10 hit Giving You Up from her first Parlophone greatest hits Ultimate Kylie.

No songs from the festive album Kylie Christmas or reworkings collection The Abbey Road Sessions are included, while there's also no representation from Kylie's Kiss Me Once album which included the Number 12-charting Into The Blue.

Top 40 hit Timebomb appears on a worldwide-released album for the very first time, while also included is Your Disco Needs You, Kylie's most popular song that was not released as a single in the UK.

Click here to view Kylie Minogue's full UK chart history which includes 6 Number 1 albums and 51 Top 40 hits.

MORE: 50 golden chart facts about Kylie, the original pop princess

#### Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection tracklist

Can't Get You Out Of My HeadSpinning AroundLove At First SightDancingIn Your EyesSlowAll The LoversI Believe In YouIn My ArmsOn A Night Like ThisYour Disco Needs YouPlease Stay2 HeartsBreatheRed Blooded WomanThe OneCome Into My WorldWowGet Outta My WayTimebombKids (with Robbie Williams)Stop Me From FallingStep Back In TimeBetter The Devil

Should Be So LuckyCelebrationThe Loco-MotionGive Me Just A Little More TimeNever Too LateGot To Be CertainTears On My PillowJe Ne Sais Pas PourquoiWhat Kind Of Fool (Heard All That Before)What Do I Have To Do?Confide In MePut Yourself In My PlaceWhere The Wild Roses Grow (with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds)New

Cassette sales fast forward to their highest in 15 years

Every artist who has scored the Official UK Chart double

Artists with the most Top 10 singles in the UK

In February 2017, Minogue signed a new record deal with BMG Rights Management. In December 2017, Minogue and BMG had struck a joint-deal with Mushroom Music Labels — under the sub-division label Liberator to release her new album in Australia and New Zealand. In 2017, Minogue worked with writers and producers for her fourteenth studio album, including Amy Wadge, Sky Adams, DJ Fresh, Nathan Chapman, Richard Stannard, The Invisible Men and Karen Poole and recorded the album in London, Los Angeles and Nashville, with the latter profoundly influencing the record. Minogue's album "Golden" was released on 6 April 2018 with "Dancing" serving as the album's lead single. "Golden" debuted at number one in the UK and Australia. With this feat, she has reached the top position of the UK Albums Chart in four consecutive decades, from the 1980s to the 2010s. Minogue released a greatest hits compilation "Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection".


The lead single of "Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection" is "New York City."

(meta data) TITLE: Kylie Minogue announces new greatest hits album

# Kylie Minogue announces greatest hits album Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection

## The album is being released on vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital download.

Kylie Minogue has announced a new greatest hits album.

Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection is released on Friday June 28 and features her new single New York City, released tomorrow (May 3).

The hits collection (available to pre-order now) features 42 of Kylie's signature songs, the tracklist including her seven UK Number 1s including the million-selling Can't Get You Out Of My Head, and a further 23 tracks that hit the Official Singles Chart Top 10.

The album will be available on CD, deluxe CD with 32-page book, digital download, five coloured cassettes and three vinyl formats.

The cassettes omit Your Disco Needs You and New York City, while the trio of vinyl variants - black, mint green and picture disc (the latter exclusive to Kylie's webstore) - each contain 20 tracks and come with a digital download code for all 42 tracks.

MORE: Kylie Minogue's hidden gems and deep cuts you need in your life

Notable omissions include If You Were With Me Now, her 1991 Number 4 hit with Keith Washington, Word Is Out, historic in that it was Kylie's first single to miss the Top 10, the Number 6-peaking Chocolate from her Body Language album, and Top 10 hit Giving You Up from her first Parlophone greatest hits Ultimate Kylie.

No songs from the festive album Kylie Christmas or reworkings collection The Abbey Road Sessions are included, while there's also no representation from Kylie's Kiss Me Once album which included the Number 12-charting Into The Blue.

Top 40 hit Timebomb appears on a worldwide-released album for the very first time, while also included is Your Disco Needs You, Kylie's most popular song that was not released as a single in the UK.

Click here to view Kylie Minogue's full UK chart history which includes 6 Number 1 albums and 51 Top 40 hits.

MORE: 50 golden chart facts about Kylie, the original pop princess

#### Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection tracklist

Can't Get You Out Of My HeadSpinning AroundLove At First SightDancingIn Your EyesSlowAll The LoversI Believe In YouIn My ArmsOn A Night Like ThisYour Disco Needs YouPlease Stay2 HeartsBreatheRed Blooded WomanThe OneCome Into My WorldWowGet Outta My WayTimebombKids (with Robbie Williams)Stop Me From FallingStep Back In TimeBetter The Devil

Should Be So LuckyCelebrationThe Loco-MotionGive Me Just A Little More TimeNever Too LateGot To Be CertainTears On My PillowJe Ne Sais Pas PourquoiWhat Kind Of Fool (Heard All That Before)What Do I Have To Do?Confide In MePut Yourself In My PlaceWhere The Wild Roses Grow (with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds)New

Cassette sales fast forward to their highest in 15 years

Every artist who has scored the Official UK Chart double

Artists with the most Top 10 singles in the UK

In February 2017, Minogue signed a new record deal with BMG Rights Management. In December 2017, Minogue and BMG had struck a joint-deal with Mushroom Music Labels — under the sub-division label Liberator to release her new album in Australia and New Zealand. In 2017, Minogue worked with writers and producers for her fourteenth studio album, including Amy Wadge, Sky Adams, DJ Fresh, Nathan Chapman, Richard Stannard, The Invisible Men and Karen Poole and recorded the album in London, Los Angeles and Nashville, with the latter profoundly influencing the record. Minogue's album "Golden" was released on 6 April 2018 with "Dancing" serving as the album's lead single. "Golden" debuted at number one in the UK and Australia. With this feat, she has reached the top position of the UK Albums Chart in four consecutive decades, from the 1980s to the 2010s. Minogue released a greatest hits compilation "Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection". Minogue released "Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection" on 28 June 2019.


The Pakistani Armed Forces were fighting the Pakistani Taliban in northwest-Pakistan.

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Last Updated: Monday, 7 January 2008, 04:38 GMT

Thousands of Pakistanis have fled into Afghanistan with the security situation deteriorating in Pakistan's tribal regions over the past week.

Hundreds of families, comprising some 6,000 mainly women and children, have been crossing the border.

The UN refugee agency says clashes between Pakistan's Shia and Sunni groups have forced people to flee.

It is the first time so many people have crossed this way as for years it was Afghans fleeing fighting.

The refugees have been crossing the border between Pakistan's tribal areas and south-eastern Afghan provinces.

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says historic clashes between Shias and Sunnis in the villages in Kurram, North West Frontier Province, have escalated in the past couple of weeks.

This and the unstable situation in that part of Pakistan have led to the movement of so many people, the UNHCR says.

"It's the first time that we see this in very large numbers which shows that security in those areas has seriously deteriorated and it's probably become out of control," said Salvatore Lombardo, a UNHCR representative in Kabul.

He said many of the people had been given shelter in Afghanistan by villagers who live by the Pashtun Valley tribal code of hospitality, and tents were being handed out to help provide shelter as winter was intensifying along the border.

Over the past three decades millions of Afghans fled the violence in their country during the Soviet occupation, the civil war and then in the fighting that saw the Taleban take control of Afghanistan.

With the rise of the Pakistani Taleban and militant Islamic groups along the Pakistan side of the border, the UN says it now appears that parts of Afghanistan are safer for families.

It is hoped discussions within the tribal groups can resolve the situation and allow the people to return home.

Possible reasons for militants to attack Pakistan's cultural capital

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In January 2008, BBC reported that about 6,000 Pakistanis from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa crossed into Afghanistan, which included women and children.


Sunni Shia sectarian strife was suggested as a possible driver for their flight.

(meta data) TITLE: BBC NEWS | South Asia | Pakistanis flee into Afghanistan

Last Updated: Monday, 7 January 2008, 04:38 GMT

Thousands of Pakistanis have fled into Afghanistan with the security situation deteriorating in Pakistan's tribal regions over the past week.

Hundreds of families, comprising some 6,000 mainly women and children, have been crossing the border.

The UN refugee agency says clashes between Pakistan's Shia and Sunni groups have forced people to flee.

It is the first time so many people have crossed this way as for years it was Afghans fleeing fighting.

The refugees have been crossing the border between Pakistan's tribal areas and south-eastern Afghan provinces.

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says historic clashes between Shias and Sunnis in the villages in Kurram, North West Frontier Province, have escalated in the past couple of weeks.

This and the unstable situation in that part of Pakistan have led to the movement of so many people, the UNHCR says.

"It's the first time that we see this in very large numbers which shows that security in those areas has seriously deteriorated and it's probably become out of control," said Salvatore Lombardo, a UNHCR representative in Kabul.

He said many of the people had been given shelter in Afghanistan by villagers who live by the Pashtun Valley tribal code of hospitality, and tents were being handed out to help provide shelter as winter was intensifying along the border.

Over the past three decades millions of Afghans fled the violence in their country during the Soviet occupation, the civil war and then in the fighting that saw the Taleban take control of Afghanistan.

With the rise of the Pakistani Taleban and militant Islamic groups along the Pakistan side of the border, the UN says it now appears that parts of Afghanistan are safer for families.

It is hoped discussions within the tribal groups can resolve the situation and allow the people to return home.

Possible reasons for militants to attack Pakistan's cultural capital

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

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In January 2008, BBC reported that about 6,000 Pakistanis from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa crossed into Afghanistan, which included women and children. The Pakistani Armed Forces were fighting the Pakistani Taliban in northwest-Pakistan.


The single "Forever Yours" was pre-released on November 6.

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# SHINee's Key Releases 'Forever Yours' Feat. Soyou: Watch the Video

SHINee's Key is "Forever Yours" with his new single, which features soloist and former SISTAR member Soyou.

Released on Tuesday, the track opens with airy strings and Soyou's breathy voice before morphing into a rhythmic pop song that incorporates tropical house synths and R&B melodies as Key professes his dedication.

Known by his stage name but born Kim Kibum, Key will reportedly follow up "Forever Yours" with his first solo album later this month.

The song was released through a throwback music video that sees Key as a car mechanic who takes an interstellar trip in his suped-up, flying Mustang.

With colorful, retro-feeling graphics and word art flashing across the galactic scenes, the clip ends with Key landing in a desert and looking around.

While she can be heard, Soyou -- who has previously spoken about her close friendship with Key -- does not make an appearance in the video.

While it's his first formal track as a soloist, Key has previously worked with numerous other artists on collaborations and been featured on television soundtracks; in 2014, he formed a duo known as ToHeart with INFINITE's Nam Woohyun.

Earlier this year, Key was featured in a remix of Years & Years' "If You're Over Me."

He is the third SHINee member to release a solo album, following Jonghyun and Taemin.

Key recently garnered a lot of attention in the K-pop world for his dedication to his costume on Halloween, when he dressed up as the Harry Potter series' primary antagonist Voldemort.

As a member of SHINee, Key has seen over 10 albums appear on the World Albums chart.

Formed in 2008, the group celebrated their 10th anniversary earlier this year with The Story of Light album series, the first of which peaked at No. 4 on the World Albums chart dated June 9.

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Life and career.:2018–2019: Solo debut and military enlistment.

In 2018, Key was featured in Years & Years' remix to their single "If You're Over Me", which was released on July 6, 2018. Key sings in both Korean and English over the original melody alongside the British pop trio. The original Korean verses reflect the song's overall meaning, as Key asks a lover to stop pushing-and-pulling and was written by the singer himself.
 On October 11, 2018, SM Entertainment announced that Key will make his solo debut in late November. Shortly after, on October 20, Key performed a special stage at CHARM's Fashion Show, during HERA Seoul Fashion Week. He performed a new song called "Chemicals", which was later included in his album. Two weeks later, the single "Forever Yours", featuring Key's close friend and former Sistar member Soyou, was pre-


The single "Forever Yours" features Key's close friend and former Sistar member Soyou.

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# SHINee's Key Releases 'Forever Yours' Feat. Soyou: Watch the Video

SHINee's Key is "Forever Yours" with his new single, which features soloist and former SISTAR member Soyou.

Released on Tuesday, the track opens with airy strings and Soyou's breathy voice before morphing into a rhythmic pop song that incorporates tropical house synths and R&B melodies as Key professes his dedication.

Known by his stage name but born Kim Kibum, Key will reportedly follow up "Forever Yours" with his first solo album later this month.

The song was released through a throwback music video that sees Key as a car mechanic who takes an interstellar trip in his suped-up, flying Mustang.

With colorful, retro-feeling graphics and word art flashing across the galactic scenes, the clip ends with Key landing in a desert and looking around.

While she can be heard, Soyou -- who has previously spoken about her close friendship with Key -- does not make an appearance in the video.

While it's his first formal track as a soloist, Key has previously worked with numerous other artists on collaborations and been featured on television soundtracks; in 2014, he formed a duo known as ToHeart with INFINITE's Nam Woohyun.

Earlier this year, Key was featured in a remix of Years & Years' "If You're Over Me."

He is the third SHINee member to release a solo album, following Jonghyun and Taemin.

Key recently garnered a lot of attention in the K-pop world for his dedication to his costume on Halloween, when he dressed up as the Harry Potter series' primary antagonist Voldemort.

As a member of SHINee, Key has seen over 10 albums appear on the World Albums chart.

Formed in 2008, the group celebrated their 10th anniversary earlier this year with The Story of Light album series, the first of which peaked at No. 4 on the World Albums chart dated June 9.

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To simplify subscriber access, we have temporarily disabled the password requirement.

In 2018, Key was featured in Years & Years' remix to their single "If You're Over Me", which was released on July 6, 2018. Key sings in both Korean and English over the original melody alongside the British pop trio. The original Korean verses reflect the song's overall meaning, as Key asks a lover to stop pushing-and-pulling and was written by the singer himself.
 On October 11, 2018, SM Entertainment announced that Key will make his solo debut in late November. Shortly after, on October 20, Key performed a special stage at CHARM's Fashion Show, during HERA Seoul Fashion Week. He performed a new song called "Chemicals", which was later included in his album. Two weeks later, the single "Forever Yours", featuring Key's close friend and former Sistar member Soyou, was pre- The single "Forever Yours" was pre-released on November 6.


A music video was released along with the single "Forever Yours".

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# SHINee's Key Releases 'Forever Yours' Feat. Soyou: Watch the Video

SHINee's Key is "Forever Yours" with his new single, which features soloist and former SISTAR member Soyou.

Released on Tuesday, the track opens with airy strings and Soyou's breathy voice before morphing into a rhythmic pop song that incorporates tropical house synths and R&B melodies as Key professes his dedication.

Known by his stage name but born Kim Kibum, Key will reportedly follow up "Forever Yours" with his first solo album later this month.

The song was released through a throwback music video that sees Key as a car mechanic who takes an interstellar trip in his suped-up, flying Mustang.

With colorful, retro-feeling graphics and word art flashing across the galactic scenes, the clip ends with Key landing in a desert and looking around.

While she can be heard, Soyou -- who has previously spoken about her close friendship with Key -- does not make an appearance in the video.

While it's his first formal track as a soloist, Key has previously worked with numerous other artists on collaborations and been featured on television soundtracks; in 2014, he formed a duo known as ToHeart with INFINITE's Nam Woohyun.

Earlier this year, Key was featured in a remix of Years & Years' "If You're Over Me."

He is the third SHINee member to release a solo album, following Jonghyun and Taemin.

Key recently garnered a lot of attention in the K-pop world for his dedication to his costume on Halloween, when he dressed up as the Harry Potter series' primary antagonist Voldemort.

As a member of SHINee, Key has seen over 10 albums appear on the World Albums chart.

Formed in 2008, the group celebrated their 10th anniversary earlier this year with The Story of Light album series, the first of which peaked at No. 4 on the World Albums chart dated June 9.

The Biz premium subscriber content has moved to Billboard.com/business.

To simplify subscriber access, we have temporarily disabled the password requirement.

In 2018, Key was featured in Years & Years' remix to their single "If You're Over Me", which was released on July 6, 2018. Key sings in both Korean and English over the original melody alongside the British pop trio. The original Korean verses reflect the song's overall meaning, as Key asks a lover to stop pushing-and-pulling and was written by the singer himself.
 On October 11, 2018, SM Entertainment announced that Key will make his solo debut in late November. Shortly after, on October 20, Key performed a special stage at CHARM's Fashion Show, during HERA Seoul Fashion Week. He performed a new song called "Chemicals", which was later included in his album. Two weeks later, the single "Forever Yours", featuring Key's close friend and former Sistar member Soyou, was pre- The single "Forever Yours" was pre-released on November 6. The single "Forever Yours" features Key's close friend and former Sistar member Soyou.


Park made her debut as a solo artist under the pseudonym HA:TFELT on July 31, 2014.

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Wonder Girls member Ye-eun, also known as Yenny, has stepped out of her girl group shell with the release of her first solo EP "Me?" on Monday.

Debuting under the stage name "HA:TFELT," Yenny's new seven-track EP is a far cry from a Wonder Girls-type sound, edging more toward a rock approach than K-pop.

Yenny stated that she actually fought with producer Park Jin-young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, over the concept of the album.

"After listening to the songs, the producer (JYP) was concerned about whether they were mainstream enough," said Yenny in news reports.

"Because of his concerns, he wanted to select a different song as the title track; this was just the start.

From then on it was a war between us about the concept of the choreography, the album cover design, the music video ― there really was no end."

(JYP Entertainment)Despite Park's concern about the artist's new musical direction

, the singer-songwriter still had a heavy hand in cowriting and coproducing every single on the EP, including the album's lead track "Ain't Nobody.

"Yenny's "Me?" is the artist's first release since Wonder Girls unveiled their single "Like Money," featuring American hip-hop star Akon.

Although Yenny is still technically a member of Wonder Girls, Sohee's departure and Sun-ye's recent marriage have put the once-popular girl group on hiatus, resulting in some of the members pursing solo careers.

By Julie Jackson (juliejackson@heraldcorp.com)

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Park's debut mini album is titled "Me?".

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Wonder Girls member Ye-eun, also known as Yenny, has stepped out of her girl group shell with the release of her first solo EP "Me?" on Monday.

Debuting under the stage name "HA:TFELT," Yenny's new seven-track EP is a far cry from a Wonder Girls-type sound, edging more toward a rock approach than K-pop.

Yenny stated that she actually fought with producer Park Jin-young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, over the concept of the album.

"After listening to the songs, the producer (JYP) was concerned about whether they were mainstream enough," said Yenny in news reports.

"Because of his concerns, he wanted to select a different song as the title track; this was just the start.

From then on it was a war between us about the concept of the choreography, the album cover design, the music video ― there really was no end."

(JYP Entertainment)Despite Park's concern about the artist's new musical direction

, the singer-songwriter still had a heavy hand in cowriting and coproducing every single on the EP, including the album's lead track "Ain't Nobody.

"Yenny's "Me?" is the artist's first release since Wonder Girls unveiled their single "Like Money," featuring American hip-hop star Akon.

Although Yenny is still technically a member of Wonder Girls, Sohee's departure and Sun-ye's recent marriage have put the once-popular girl group on hiatus, resulting in some of the members pursing solo careers.

By Julie Jackson (juliejackson@heraldcorp.com)

[Newsmaker] Police launch probe as video shows man allegedly beating Japanese woman on streetN.

Korea fires unidentified projectiles into East Sea: JCS[Newsmaker] S. Korea launches Dokdo defense drill amid tension with

JapanScrapping GSOMIA raises questions about intel-sharing capability, alliance with US[Newsmaker] Cho Kuk admits to 'privileges,' promises to hand over family-owned fund for

charityS. Korea vows to minimize negative economic impact from GSOMIA terminationS.

Korea falls to Japan in semifinals at Asian women's volleyball tourneyN.

Korea says it tested new super-large multiple rocket launcherS.

Korea officially notifies Japan of intent to end military pactCheong Wa Dae says it never used Japan's intel in analyzing NK missiles under Moon

[Graphic News] ICT exports fall for 9th month in JulyCho Kuk apologizes over daughter, vows not to step downSeoul and Tokyo should contain dispute within political sphere[Supalak Ganjanakhundee] ASEAN should guarantee safe return of Rohingyas to Myanmar[Editorial] Crumbling alliance[David Ignatius] An obvious proviso for readmitting Russia to G-7[Behind the Wheel] Korando gasoline upgrades style, sophisticationS. Korea beats China to finish 3rd at Asian women's volleyball tourneyJapan

US scholarNorth Korea boasts test-firing of newly developed 'super-large multiple rocket launcher'

Park made her debut as a solo artist under the pseudonym HA:TFELT on July 31, 2014.


The pseudonym HA:TFELT is an amalgamation of the words "hot" and "heartfelt;" the British pronunciation of "heartfelt".

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[Graphic News] ICT exports fall for 9th month in July Cho Kuk apologizes over daughter, vows not to step down Seoul and Tokyo should contain dispute within political sphere [Supalak Ganjanakhundee] ASEAN should guarantee safe return of Rohingyas to...

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Japan must show 'sincere, consistent contrition' toward Koreans: US schol...

North Korea boasts test-firing of newly developed 'super-large multiple ro...

Wonder Girls member Ye-eun, also known as Yenny, has stepped out of her girl group shell with the release of her first solo EP "Me?" on Monday.

Debuting under the stage name "HA:TFELT," Yenny's new seven-track EP is a far cry from a Wonder Girls-type sound, edging more toward a rock approach than K-pop.

Yenny stated that she actually fought with producer Park Jin-young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, over the concept of the album.

"After listening to the songs, the producer (JYP) was concerned about whether they were mainstream enough," said Yenny in news reports.

"Because of his concerns, he wanted to select a different song as the title track; this was just the start.

From then on it was a war between us about the concept of the choreography, the album cover design, the music video ― there really was no end."

(JYP Entertainment)Despite Park's concern about the artist's new musical direction

, the singer-songwriter still had a heavy hand in cowriting and coproducing every single on the EP, including the album's lead track "Ain't Nobody.

"Yenny's "Me?" is the artist's first release since Wonder Girls unveiled their single "Like Money," featuring American hip-hop star Akon.

Although Yenny is still technically a member of Wonder Girls, Sohee's departure and Sun-ye's recent marriage have put the once-popular girl group on hiatus, resulting in some of the members pursing solo careers.

By Julie Jackson (juliejackson@heraldcorp.com)

[Newsmaker] Police launch probe as video shows man allegedly beating Japanese woman on streetN.

Korea fires unidentified projectiles into East Sea: JCS[Newsmaker] S. Korea launches Dokdo defense drill amid tension with

JapanScrapping GSOMIA raises questions about intel-sharing capability, alliance with US[Newsmaker] Cho Kuk admits to 'privileges,' promises to hand over family-owned fund for

charityS. Korea vows to minimize negative economic impact from GSOMIA terminationS.

Korea falls to Japan in semifinals at Asian women's volleyball tourneyN.

Korea says it tested new super-large multiple rocket launcherS.

Korea officially notifies Japan of intent to end military pactCheong Wa Dae says it never used Japan's intel in analyzing NK missiles under Moon

[Graphic News] ICT exports fall for 9th month in JulyCho Kuk apologizes over daughter, vows not to step downSeoul and Tokyo should contain dispute within political sphere[Supalak Ganjanakhundee] ASEAN should guarantee safe return of Rohingyas to Myanmar[Editorial] Crumbling alliance[David Ignatius] An obvious proviso for readmitting Russia to G-7[Behind the Wheel] Korando gasoline upgrades style, sophisticationS. Korea beats China to finish 3rd at Asian women's volleyball tourneyJapan

US scholarNorth Korea boasts test-firing of newly developed 'super-large multiple rocket launcher'

Park made her debut as a solo artist under the pseudonym HA:TFELT on July 31, 2014. Park's debut mini album is titled "Me?".


The song was teased after Martin Shkreli was able to acquire the project in 2016.

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Mona Lisa includes some vivid storytelling and the best verse on the album.

Given how long its been in the works, there are a lot of weird little stories hidden in Lil Wayne's Tha Carter V.

Originally announced in 2012, the album was supposed to be released in 2014, held in purgatory by a label dispute.

Days before its initial release Wayne tweeted that his mentor and Cash Money boss Birdman refused to release the album.

"I am a prisoner and so is my creativity," Wayne tweeted at the time.

"I am truly sorry and I don't blame ya if ya fed up with waiting 4 me & this album."

The next year, Wayne sued Cash Money for $51 million to part ways with the label.

Three years later, the legal disputes between Wayne and Birdman have been settled for an undisclosed amount, which has allowed for the release of Tha Carter V.

So, here we are, six years later and Tha Carter V is finally out.

The album's 23 songs have been written throughout more than half of this decade, and it's interesting trying to piece together—through the music or lyrics—when these songs were recorded.

Among these gems from the 2010s is the mythical Lil Wayne song with Kendrick Lamar.

The song has a history as bizarre as the album itself.

It first came to light in 2017 when Pharmabro Martin Shkreli leaked the song during a live stream.

How the hell did wannabe super villain Martin Shkreli come into possession of this long awaited album?

"Martin told me that Lil Wayne sold his Bugatti Veyron to some guy," The Daily Caller's Alex Pfeiffer told Pigeons and Planes in 2017.

"The guy then discovered CDs and assorted personal belongings of Wayne in the car.

[The guy] called Wayne and asked if he wanted them back and Wayne said 'no.'

One of these CDs turned out to be Tha Carter V and he sold it to Shkreli."

Sure enough, the song "Mona Lisa" has appeared on the final cut of Tha Carter V.

And the song introduces some of Wayne and Lamar's most vivid storytelling—a story about a woman who sets up men to get robbed by her boyfriend.

The song was likely recorded sometime before 2016, given a reference to Kobe Bryant.

Fans on Twitter have already labeled Lamar's verse the best on the album, in which he deploys a rare rapid-fire flow.

It's a dizzying 5-minute long story, that's well worth the six-year wait.

Matt is the Culture Editor at Esquire where he covers music, movies, books, and TV—with an emphasis on all things Star Wars, Marvel, and Game of Thrones.

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In May 2014, Lil Wayne's longtime record producer, former Cash Money artist Mannie Fresh, announced he would be reuniting with Wayne on "Tha Carter V". The collaboration marks the first time in 10 years that Fresh and Wayne worked together, not since 2004, when Wayne released "Tha Carter" and Fresh subsequently severed ties with the Cash Money Records. Also in May 2014, Atlanta-based rapper and producer Soulja Boy, who previously produced "Wowzerz" from "I Am Not a Human Being II" (2013) for Lil Wayne, announced he was working with Wayne on the fifth installment of "Tha Carter" series. In June 2014, Atlanta-based record producer Mike Will Made It, revealed "I got three records with Lil Wayne for "Tha Carter V"". In July 2014, Lil Wayne's frequent collaborator DVLP confirmed he had produced songs for "Tha Carter V". While on the red carpet of the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in California on August 24, West Coast hip hop producer DJ Mustard confirmed to MTV that Lil Wayne will be rapping over one of his beats on the album. In April 2016, New York-based record producer Myles William, revealed to the Arizona State Press, that he would produce a track for "Tha Carter V". A good number of songs from "Tha Carter V" were recorded years before the album's release. "Mona Lisa" featuring Kendrick Lamar was recorded in 2014 and was intended to be on the 2014 release of the album.


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Mona Lisa includes some vivid storytelling and the best verse on the album.

Given how long its been in the works, there are a lot of weird little stories hidden in Lil Wayne's Tha Carter V.

Originally announced in 2012, the album was supposed to be released in 2014, held in purgatory by a label dispute.

Days before its initial release Wayne tweeted that his mentor and Cash Money boss Birdman refused to release the album.

"I am a prisoner and so is my creativity," Wayne tweeted at the time.

"I am truly sorry and I don't blame ya if ya fed up with waiting 4 me & this album."

The next year, Wayne sued Cash Money for $51 million to part ways with the label.

Three years later, the legal disputes between Wayne and Birdman have been settled for an undisclosed amount, which has allowed for the release of Tha Carter V.

So, here we are, six years later and Tha Carter V is finally out.

The album's 23 songs have been written throughout more than half of this decade, and it's interesting trying to piece together—through the music or lyrics—when these songs were recorded.

Among these gems from the 2010s is the mythical Lil Wayne song with Kendrick Lamar.

The song has a history as bizarre as the album itself.

It first came to light in 2017 when Pharmabro Martin Shkreli leaked the song during a live stream.

How the hell did wannabe super villain Martin Shkreli come into possession of this long awaited album?

"Martin told me that Lil Wayne sold his Bugatti Veyron to some guy," The Daily Caller's Alex Pfeiffer told Pigeons and Planes in 2017.

"The guy then discovered CDs and assorted personal belongings of Wayne in the car.

[The guy] called Wayne and asked if he wanted them back and Wayne said 'no.'

One of these CDs turned out to be Tha Carter V and he sold it to Shkreli."

Sure enough, the song "Mona Lisa" has appeared on the final cut of Tha Carter V.

And the song introduces some of Wayne and Lamar's most vivid storytelling—a story about a woman who sets up men to get robbed by her boyfriend.

The song was likely recorded sometime before 2016, given a reference to Kobe Bryant.

Fans on Twitter have already labeled Lamar's verse the best on the album, in which he deploys a rare rapid-fire flow.

It's a dizzying 5-minute long story, that's well worth the six-year wait.

Matt is the Culture Editor at Esquire where he covers music, movies, books, and TV—with an emphasis on all things Star Wars, Marvel, and Game of Thrones.

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In May 2014, Lil Wayne's longtime record producer, former Cash Money artist Mannie Fresh, announced he would be reuniting with Wayne on "Tha Carter V". The collaboration marks the first time in 10 years that Fresh and Wayne worked together, not since 2004, when Wayne released "Tha Carter" and Fresh subsequently severed ties with the Cash Money Records. Also in May 2014, Atlanta-based rapper and producer Soulja Boy, who previously produced "Wowzerz" from "I Am Not a Human Being II" (2013) for Lil Wayne, announced he was working with Wayne on the fifth installment of "Tha Carter" series. In June 2014, Atlanta-based record producer Mike Will Made It, revealed "I got three records with Lil Wayne for "Tha Carter V"". In July 2014, Lil Wayne's frequent collaborator DVLP confirmed he had produced songs for "Tha Carter V". While on the red carpet of the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in California on August 24, West Coast hip hop producer DJ Mustard confirmed to MTV that Lil Wayne will be rapping over one of his beats on the album. In April 2016, New York-based record producer Myles William, revealed to the Arizona State Press, that he would produce a track for "Tha Carter V". A good number of songs from "Tha Carter V" were recorded years before the album's release. "Mona Lisa" featuring Kendrick Lamar was recorded in 2014 and was intended to be on the 2014 release of the album. The song was teased after Martin Shkreli was able to acquire the project in 2016.


This was the second FA Cup final to feature both sides.

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# Arsenal vs Chelsea 2002 FA Cup finalists - where are they now?

The last time the two London clubs met in an FA Cup final was in 2002, when goals from Ray Parlour and Freddie Ljungberg saw the Gunners run out 2-0 winners.

But who else played that day and where are they now?

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### Frank Lampard is moving Chelsea on from Sarri-ball but his bold plan has problems

### Comment: Manchester United penalty farce must be a lesson for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who has opened himself up to accusations of weakness

### Manchester United condemn Paul Pogba racial abuse as Harry Maguire appeals for tighter social media regulations

### Chelsea to loan Davide Zappacosta to Roma as young right-back Reece James prepares for first-team chance

### Less is more for Manchester United's attack but will a lack of depth scupper their season?

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Arsenal were appearing in the final of the FA Cup for the 20th time, the club's third in four years. They had won the cup twelve times previously (in 1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014 and 2015) and were beaten in the final seven times, most recently in 2001. By comparison, Chelsea were making their 12th appearance in a FA Cup final. The club won the cup seven times (1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012) and lost four finals. Arsenal and Chelsea had previously met 13 times in the FA Cup. Arsenal held an advantage in those meetings, winning seven of the last eight. Chelsea, however, won the last FA Cup tie, a 2–1 victory in April 2009.


(meta data) TITLE: Arsenal vs Chelsea 2002 FA Cup finalists - where are they now? - Football

(meta data) PUBLISHED DATETIME: 2019-08-19T11:24:20

# Arsenal vs Chelsea 2002 FA Cup finalists - where are they now?

The last time the two London clubs met in an FA Cup final was in 2002, when goals from Ray Parlour and Freddie Ljungberg saw the Gunners run out 2-0 winners.

But who else played that day and where are they now?

### Exclusive interview: Thierry Henry on the fight to prove himself all over again - 'I believe I can be a successful coach'

### Exclusive interview: Thierry Henry on the fight to prove himself all over again - 'I still believe I can be a successful coach'

### Premier League Big Six strength in depth: Club-by-club analysis of second-string options

### Comment: The criticism of Paul Pogba is over the top - he is Manchester United's only elite-level player

### David Beckham's Inter Miami stadium site 'contaminated with pollution, including arsenic'

### Exclusive Fran Kirby interview: 'I needed to be away with people who don't know football'

### Andreas Weimann returns to haunt Pride Park with Bristol City as Phillip Cocu tastes first loss as Derby manager

### Britt Assombalonga hands Jonathan Woodgate first win as Middlesbrough scrape past Wigan

### Exclusive: Experts warned EFL two years ago that clubs like Bolton and Bury faced financial turmoil

### Aston Villa sack head of football development Kevin MacDonald after investigation into bullying allegations

### Phil Neville calls on footballers to 'boycott all social media' in response to racial abuse directed at Paul Pogba

### Phil Neville names first post-World Cup England squad with four new call-ups while Jill Scott is rested

### Frank Lampard is moving Chelsea on from Sarri-ball but his bold plan has problems

### Comment: Manchester United penalty farce must be a lesson for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who has opened himself up to accusations of weakness

### Manchester United condemn Paul Pogba racial abuse as Harry Maguire appeals for tighter social media regulations

### Chelsea to loan Davide Zappacosta to Roma as young right-back Reece James prepares for first-team chance

### Less is more for Manchester United's attack but will a lack of depth scupper their season?

### Comment: All hail English football's push for diversity as the footballing 'Gary' battles to avoid extinction

### Comment: Bolton and Bury ceasing to exist makes my stomach turn - but the authorities should not have let it get this far

### Paul Pogba misses crucial penalty as Manchester United held to a draw by Wolves - but why didn't Marcus Rashford take it?

### Marcus Rashford defends Paul Pogba's penalty miss and reveals Manchester United players choose who takes spot-kicks

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Arsenal were appearing in the final of the FA Cup for the 20th time, the club's third in four years. They had won the cup twelve times previously (in 1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014 and 2015) and were beaten in the final seven times, most recently in 2001. By comparison, Chelsea were making their 12th appearance in a FA Cup final. The club won the cup seven times (1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012) and lost four finals. Arsenal and Chelsea had previously met 13 times in the FA Cup. Arsenal held an advantage in those meetings, winning seven of the last eight. Chelsea, however, won the last FA Cup tie, a 2–1 victory in April 2009. This was the second FA Cup final to feature both sides.