Migos’ new album ‘Culture II’ debuts at Number One

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9 years ago

February 6, 2018

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MIGOS NEW ALBUM CULTURE II EXPLODES, DEBUTING AT #1 ON BILLBOARD’S TOP 200 CHART WITH 199,000 EQUIVALENT ALBUM UNITS SOLD IN ITS FIRST WEEK, ANNOUNCE SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE PERFORMANCE ON MARCH 3rd

TOP 5 STREAMING DEBUT, TOP 5 AT URBAN AND TOP 10 ON RHYTHMIC RADIO CHARTS

ACHIEVED ONE OF THE LARGEST DEBUT WEEKS IN APPLE MUSIC’S HISTORY

MIGOS BECOME THE FIFTH RAP GROUP EVER WITH MORE THAN ONE #1 ALBUM AFTER CULTURE II JOINING THE COMPANY OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, BEASTIE BOYS, BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY AND D12

LISTEN TO CULTURE II (QUALITY CONTROL MUSIC / CAPITOL RECORDS / MOTOWN RECORDS): https://Migos.lnk.to/Culture2PR

“Migos – or the Migos, as the group usually calls itself – aren’t big. They’re gigantic.” – ROLLING STONE cover story

“With the release of Culture II – nearly a year to the day after its precursor arrived – Migos are once again poised to dominate the music world for the next 12 months.” – ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

“The Migos’ best quality is their ability to present truly virtuosic rapping in ways that are commercially viable” – PITCHFORK

Grammy-nominated recording artists Migos‘ CULTURE II album has made its first week debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart with 150,000 streaming units sold, 38,000 traditional sales and 11,000 track equivalent sales marking their second number one album after their last debut smash CULTURE and amassing 225.6 million streams in it’s first week. The trio has also announced they will be the esteemed musical guests on Saturday Night Live on March 3rd.

The colossal 24-track album was released on January 26th, the anniversary of CULTURE, on Quality Control Music / Capitol Records / Motown Records at the same time as their performance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and the dropping of their first Rolling Stone magazine cover.

The monumental feat gives the ATL trio their second number one album outselling its predecessor by 70,000 units. Eight songs from the album earned Top 10 positions on Spotify on the day it was released in addition to debuting at #1 in 62 countries on Apple Music achieving one of the largest debut weeks in the music platform’s history as the trio’s smashing success on streaming services continues to soar.

Wasting no time in 2018, Migos markedly eclipsed their sweeping success by gracing the cover of Rolling Stone and delivering an unforgettable performance of the Pharrell Williams–produced single “Stir Fry” on The Late Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The group also sat down for an in-depth interview for CRWN with Elliott Wilson on Tidal and were featured as emoji’s in an Apple Musiccommercial also featuring “Stir Fry.” The first single from CULTURE II ‘MotorSport‘ featuring reigning first ladies of hip-hop Nicki Minaj and Cardi B showcases the two female sensations making their first official appearance on a song together and currently holds the #1 spot at Urban Radio. The album hosts additional superstar features from the likes of Drake, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, Big Sean, Post Malone, 21 Savage and Ty Dolla Sign.

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Alisa Obrivanova Brings Fresh Energy to Wonderama, Television’s Iconic Family Franchise

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1 week ago

August 3, 2026

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Model, spokesperson, and television personality joins Chuckie (Chuck Armstrong) as co-host on Wonderama‘s global broadcasts from Times Square.

Model, spokesperson, and rising television personality Alisa Obrivanova has become one of the newest faces of Wonderama, the legendary family variety series reaching more than 90 million households worldwide each week. Co-hosting alongside Chuckie (Chuck Armstrong), Obrivanova has played a key role in some of the show’s biggest live broadcasts, including Wonderama‘s spectacular 24-hour New Year’s Eve celebration from the heart of Times Square.

The annual global event follows the arrival of the New Year across every time zone—from the first fireworks in New Zealand to the world-famous Ball Drop at One Times Square—connecting audiences around the globe in a shared celebration.

Reflecting on the experience, Obrivanova said the broadcast is about bringing people together, reminding viewers everywhere that, regardless of where they live, they’re united in welcoming a new beginning.

As part of Wonderama‘s successful relaunch, Obrivanova has appeared in numerous live broadcasts from Times Square, joining a hosting team that includes longtime Wonderama host David Osmond. The revived series continues its decades-long tradition of entertaining families through music, celebrity guests, culture, education, and interactive fun while introducing the beloved brand to a new generation.

With her engaging on-camera presence, genuine warmth, and natural connection with audiences of all ages, Alisa Obrivanova is quickly emerging as one of the bright new personalities helping lead Wonderama into an exciting new era.