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1. Rosé x Bruno Mars Drama
BLACKPINK's Rosé revealed in a recent Vogue interview that she and Bruno Mars had a "biggest fight" right before they shot the music video for their hit song, "APT.," though they quickly reconciled on set. The confession has triggered a debate online, with some fans defending her right to share the story and celebrate the friendship, while critics accuse her of over-relying on her association with Bruno Mars for relevance. Rosé reiterated the story in a Variety interview on October 13, 2025.
2. Olivia Rodrigo x New Music
Olivia Rodrigo officially confirmed she is working on her third album, currently nicknamed "OR3" by fans. In a partnership video with Amex following her highly successful $196 million Guts World Tour (which ended in July 2025), Rodrigo revealed that fan reactions from the tour are already influencing her new songwriting process. She also shared a quirky detail: her new favorite studio meal has switched from burritos (Sour) and tacos (Guts) to salmon. She also hinted at an upcoming special performance with Amex.
3. MTV Shut Down Music Channels
MTV is permanently shutting down five of its dedicated music channels in the UK by December 31, 2025, including MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live. This move is part of a massive global cost-cutting initiative by its parent company, Paramount, which aims to save $500 million. The closures, which also affect Australia, Poland, and Brazil, signal the end of nearly four decades of music video broadcasting on the platform. The network's primary channel, MTV HD, will remain, but will continue to focus on reality TV like Naked Dating UK. The decision reflects a major shift in audience habits towards online streaming platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Spend weekday afternoons with Zweli. He keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture.
Hear what the Word on the Street is, test your skills with the high-pressure 6 Out of 6, and get ready to be entertained.
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By 9471. Rosé x Bruno Mars Drama
BLACKPINK's Rosé revealed in a recent Vogue interview that she and Bruno Mars had a "biggest fight" right before they shot the music video for their hit song, "APT.," though they quickly reconciled on set. The confession has triggered a debate online, with some fans defending her right to share the story and celebrate the friendship, while critics accuse her of over-relying on her association with Bruno Mars for relevance. Rosé reiterated the story in a Variety interview on October 13, 2025.
2. Olivia Rodrigo x New Music
Olivia Rodrigo officially confirmed she is working on her third album, currently nicknamed "OR3" by fans. In a partnership video with Amex following her highly successful $196 million Guts World Tour (which ended in July 2025), Rodrigo revealed that fan reactions from the tour are already influencing her new songwriting process. She also shared a quirky detail: her new favorite studio meal has switched from burritos (Sour) and tacos (Guts) to salmon. She also hinted at an upcoming special performance with Amex.
3. MTV Shut Down Music Channels
MTV is permanently shutting down five of its dedicated music channels in the UK by December 31, 2025, including MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live. This move is part of a massive global cost-cutting initiative by its parent company, Paramount, which aims to save $500 million. The closures, which also affect Australia, Poland, and Brazil, signal the end of nearly four decades of music video broadcasting on the platform. The network's primary channel, MTV HD, will remain, but will continue to focus on reality TV like Naked Dating UK. The decision reflects a major shift in audience habits towards online streaming platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Spend weekday afternoons with Zweli. He keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture.
Hear what the Word on the Street is, test your skills with the high-pressure 6 Out of 6, and get ready to be entertained.
Thank you for listening to an Afternoons with Zweli podcast
Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to
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