Minzy changes her image on “Mix & Match”

It looks as though the youngest member Minzy, has become even more beautiful than before.On October 30th’s episode of Mix & Match, Minzy made an appearance on the show as a guest judge. 

On the episode, B.I and Bobby, the new members of YG Entertainment’s rookie group iKON, Kim Jinhwan, and six other competitors came on the show to demonstrate their dancing skills.

B.I, along with Bobby and four other members, danced off to B.I’s song “Shino Start”, showing great performance. Minzy, member of 2NE1 and labelmates of iKON, stated that the team “showed great energy when starting off their stage performance, and they look like guys who are about to make something big.” complimenting their dancing skills.

Minzy showed quite a different look on the episode of Mix & Match, showing more of a slender figure and prettier look. Check out the photo below:

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Source: TV Report

Scooter Braun formally welcomes CL to management company, SB Projects!

As CL prepares for her upcoming debut in the United States, Scooter Braun formally welcomes the singer to his management company, SB Projects. 

On October 31st, Scooter Braun updated his personal Instagram account with a message saying “Welcome to the family @chaelincl – very exciting,” officially welcoming CL to his management company, SB Projects.

Aside from announcing it on his official networking accounts, CL was also added to the official artist line-up in the company’s homepage, adding her credentials in the music and fashion industry.

SB Project is the talent management company founded by Scooter Braun also well-known for its influence in the music and entertainment industry. Famous artists being managed by Scooter Braun are Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Martin Garrix, PSY and more.

Meanwhile, Scooter Braun will be supporting CL on her U.S solo debut with a single expected to released in early spring 2015.

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Source: SBProjects

CL expresses her excitement about working with Diplo for her debut in America

CL first hinted she may be working with Diplo for her solo debut in United States with an Instagram picture and confirmed during the 'SIA (Style Icon Awards)' event in which the two even put on collaboration performances.

The MCs asked CL during the event how she felt about her entrance into the American music market.  She said, "I'm very happy about advancing into America and think I'm going to work a lot with Diplo.  Diplo is so cool and good-looking."

Are you excited to see what the two have in store for you in their future collaboration?

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CL performance in '2014 Style Icon Awards'!

The '2014 Style Icon Awards' (commonly known as 'SIA') took place at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul.

The 'SIA' is a ceremony that celebrates the past year in fashion and awards influential figures in the fashion world. The event also holds a concert and film festival as well as a media artist excavation project. 
 
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2NE1's ‘I AM THE BEST’ becomes popular in the US

On October 21, Billboard reported that 2NE1's song ‘I Am The Best’ was played 24 times in New York Radio WBMP, and 14 times in Boston’s WODS until October 19.  

The song was chosen as the theme song for US Microsoft Tablet ‘Surface Pro 3’'s promotion, and it drew many people’s attention by its upbeat rhythm and addictive chorus. Billboard added, “It is very rare for a non-English song to be broadcasted in the US radio, so it’s a good news to 2NE1.”

Meanwhile, CL is planning to debut in the US with the help of Scooter Braun.

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2NE1 to skip out on all year-end award ceremonies, only CL to perform at 'Style Icon Awards'

2NE1 will not be attending any of the year-end award ceremonies except for the upcoming 'Style Icon Awards'.

A rep from YG Entertainment announced on October 24, "Though they've received a number of offers for music award ceremonies, we respectfully declined. Park Bom is still reflecting, so we ask for your understanding." It's also been confirmed that CL will be the only member to attend 'SIA' on October 28 for a collaboration performance.

CL will be performing alongside American DJ Diplo for a very special stage. A YGE rep also stated that she'll be traveling between America and South Korea for her solo American debut as well as 2NE1's comeback next year.

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Scooter Braun playfully asks CL if she's ready for her solo debut in the US

One of America's most well-known entertainment managers, Scooter Braun of School Boy Records, is working with CL for her upcoming American solo debut! This comes as no surprise as he's worked with YG label mate Psy for the singer's American career, not to mention other top stars in America like Justin Bieber and Carly Rae Jepsen.

To further amp up excitement for the launching of her American solo career, Scooter Braun playfully tweeted, "CL ready? :)," tagging her name.  A plethora of fans responded, exclaiming that they were ready and eagerly showing how excited they were to see one of their favorite K-Pop celebrities take on the American music scene.

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YG Entertainment responds to rumors going around about 2NE1's breakup

Ever since the news of CL's upcoming U.S. debut and the timing of Minzy's decision to take out '21' and '2NE1' from her Instagram & Twitter account and profile, speculations regarding a potential breakup of 2NE1 had been going around. Although Minzy did re-add in '2NE1' back into the profile description, the speculations continued to grow.

In response, YG Entertainment has spoken to TV Report to deny the breakup rumors and also update fans on Park Bom, as she has been keeping under the radar lately. 

A YG Entertainment rep told the media outlet on the 17th, "We are aware that Minzy's SNS account has been receiving attention since yesterday. Minzy personally manages her own Instagram. It is absurd that there are rumors that we are in talks concerning 2NE1's breakup due to what happened on her personal SNS account. The account has been changed back."

"There are no issues with 2NE1's activities. They are currently staying in Macau due to their previously arranged group activities. They will make a good album and come back as 2NE1."

When asked about Park Bom, the agency rep stated, "Following the YG Family concert in Seoul in August, she is carrying out the concerts overseas as they were scheduled beforehand. 2NE1 cannot put on a stage without member Park Bom... However besides that, Park Bom is not participating in any other domestic schedules. She is currently taking time to self-reflect. Please support them until they make make their comeback."

 

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2NE1 tops Billboard's 'World Digital Songs' this week with 'I Am the Best'

2NE1 showed that they really were the best!

The girls' song "I Am the Best" ranked at #1 on Billboard's 'World Digital Songs' chart for this week. Likely buoyed the song's appearance in the Microsoft Surface Pro commercial that has been running for a few weeks. Last week, the song skyrocketed to #4, but it kicked its way up to the top place this week! 

The song was heard on air on American radio as well.

Congratulations to the girls!

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