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Filipino Artist Olivia Rodrigo Is Now the Biggest Musician In The World And We’re Here For It

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5 years ago

June 15, 2021

Since the release of her hit single “Driver’s License” and her debut album drop (check our SOUR review here), Olivia Rodrigo has become a nationwide phenomenon that we’ve never seen before.

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Her first song ever, “Driver’s License,” captured the hearts of millions upon its release with an mesmerizing melody and relatable lyrics. It set a one-day streaming record on Spotify with more than 15 million streams on January 11 and became the fastest song ever to surpass 100 million streams.

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And now Rodrigo was also recently named the biggest musician in the world according to Bloomberg’s Pop Star Power Rankings. That means she beat worldwide acts like Justin Bieber, Arianna Grande, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and The Weekend.

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Oh and she’s also Filipino American (#PinoyPride).

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While releasing her music, Rodrigo also balanced a prolific TV career as Nini Salazar-Roberts in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” and finished up her last year in high school. Her talent and dedication is truly inspirational!

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It goes without saying, as someone who originally “wasn’t supposed to release an album this year,” Rodrigo has proven that she is a global superstar that is here to stay.

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Punch Melts Hearts After Falling Into a Pond and Getting Comforted by Older Monkeys

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1 month ago

March 16, 2026

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Punch has gone viral again after older monkeys comforted him following an accidental fall into a pond at the zoo.

Caretakers later confirmed that he had fully recovered, eating well, playing with peers, and running around energetically as if nothing had happened.

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He Sang ‘Baby Shark’ in 2016 – Now He’s 17 and Reminding Us How Fast Time Flies

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2 months ago

March 14, 2026

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Back in 2016, Park Geon Roung was one of the child actors who starred in the Baby Shark Dance video, which went on to become the most viewed YouTube video of all time.

He was just a kid then, and now at 17, he is showing the world just how beautifully time flies.

Geon Roung never stepped away from the spotlight. Since 2019, he has been part of Play With Me Club, a South Korean co-ed kids group, keeping his place in showbiz.

Fans who rediscovered him recently were stunned, with many saying he now looks just like a K-pop idol.

The ‘Baby Shark’ video was uploaded to YouTube in June 2016 by Pinkfong, a South Korean education brand.

It quickly became a staple in nursery schools and a go-to distraction for parents of toddlers worldwide, turning into one of the most recognizable children’s songs of its generation.

For many who grew up watching that video on repeat, seeing Geon Roung at 17 is a quiet reminder of how fast kids grow up.

One day they are dancing to baby shark, and before you know it, they are teenagers the internet is falling in love with.

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Goes Viral After Personally Visiting and Showing Love to Punch

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2 months ago

March 13, 2026

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa is going viral after visiting Punch, the baby Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.

She posted the moment on her Instagram Story, showing full love to the beloved viral monkey. The photos spread across social media almost immediately.

What made the visit even more special was what Lisa brought with her.

She carried an orangutan plush toy identical to the one Punch is famous for clutching, the same toy that once comforted a baby monkey rejected by his mother and turned him into a global sensation.