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CCTV's 2022 Concert Recap! Dec 23, 2022

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Chris and Chantel Nicole have gone to a lot of pop concerts this year, so we decided to end 2022 with a more casual discussion about some of the highlights! Join us on Patreon and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

TWICE
MONSTA X
BoA, CIX & WINNER (Korea–U.S. SMEs go TOGETHER)
SEVENTEEN
THE BOYZ
NCT 127
TXT
ENHYPEN
Stray Kids
ATEEZ
Bree Runway
Lady Gaga
Rina Sawayama
Jessie Ware
Michelle Branch
Sugababes
90's Baby (Atomic Kitten, Liberty X, Five, B*witched, S Club Allstars, The 411, 911, Damage)
Global Citizen (Metallica, Maneskin, Mariah Carey, Jonas Brothers, Charlie Puth, Rosalia)
ABBA Voyage

Mental Health in Music w/ Juliette Blank: Behind The Scenes and in the Spotlight Dec 16, 2022

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[TRIGGER WARNING] The subjects featured in this episode may be triggering for. some viewers and listeners. Topics such as eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, sexual trauma and suicide will be discussed. Viewer discretion is advised.

Chris and Chantel Nicole have a deep discussion with psychotherapist Juliette Blank about mental health in the music industry, analyzing their experiences working behind the scenes as well as some of the experiences shared by pop icons Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and Kim Jonghyun. Jonghyun's letter, as referenced, is here: https://www.soompi.com/article/1095691wpp/jonghyuns-dear-friend-nine9-reveals-final-letter

Follow Juliette Blank at:
www.jbpsychotherapy.com
@therapyjules on Instagram
Juliette Chloe on all streaming platforms

Resources (US-based):
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or text 988
Asian LifeNet: Call (877) 990-8585
Meghan Thee Stallion's website: www.badbitcheshavebaddaystoo.com
National Eating Disorders Association Hotline: Call or text (800) 931-2237
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Is It Boppin'?: Highlight, Kim Jonghyeon, VERIVERY, BoA, KARA, ITZY (November 2022 K-Pop) Dec 05, 2022

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November 2022 in K-Pop was stacked! Chris and Chantel Nicole give their unfiltered and honest review of the production, vocals, lyrics and videos in this edition of “Is It Boppin’?” Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized… Join us on Patreon and follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

Featured songs:

Highlight - "Alone"
Kim Jonghyeon (JR of NU'EST) - "Lights"
VERIVERY - "Tap Tap"
BoA - "Forgive Me"
KARA - "When I Move"
ITZY - "Cheshire"

Album C-View: Spice Girls - "Spiceworld" Nov 18, 2022

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Chris and Chantel Nicole celebrate the 25th anniversary and give their unfiltered and honest track-by-track review of Spice Girls’ 1997 album, “Spiceworld”. Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized…

"Spiceworld" Tracklist:

Spice Up Your Life
Stop
Too Much
Saturday Night Divas
Never Give Up On The Good Times
Move Over
Do It
Denying
Viva Forever
The Lady Is A Vamp

References:

"Spice Up Your Life" MV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wfpXI5PKlw
"Stop" MV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JD6ejmlpa8
"Stop" Live at Brit Awards 98 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuAxGQP7DbE
"Too Much" MV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4VoZ6afztc
"Too Much" Live at American Music Awards 98 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM3so8H-pWw
"Too Much" Live on ROTSG Tour 08 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A42CMcdP4_U"
Saturday Night Divas" Live at Istanbul 97 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6spl_f4ZLA
Spiceworld "Sound Off" Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xWxDsLfxaY
"Move Over" Pepsi Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sry0XhET3oc
"Denying" Live on Spiceworld Tour 98 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSeoNv90z5g
"Viva Forever" MV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wkuqRFXNvI
"The Lady Is A Vamp" cover by Ariana DeBose at Broadway Loves the Spice Girls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSwPhwMScSM

Is It Boppin'?: Seulgi, Stray Kids, Baekho, (G)I-DLE, LE SSERAFIM, tripleS AAA (October 2022 K-Pop) Nov 07, 2022

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October 2022 in K-Pop saw the release of some huge songs! Chris and Chantel Nicole give their unfiltered and honest review of the production, vocals, lyrics and videos in this edition of “Is It Boppin’?” Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized… Join us on Patreon and follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

Featured songs:

Seulgi - "28 Reasons"
Stray Kids - "Case 143"
Baekho - "No Rules"
(G)I-DLE - "Nxde"
LE SSERAFIM - "Antifragile"
tripleS - "Generation"

Album C-View: Janet Jackson - "The Velvet Rope" Oct 28, 2022

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Chris and Chantel Nicole celebrate the 25th anniversary of Janet Jackson's iconic album, "The Velvet Rope" and go through track-by-track and discuss and review the production, lyrics, vocals and everything in-between! Viewer discretion is advised, your faves will be criticized... Join us on Patreon and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

Interlude - Twisted Elegance
Velvet Rope
You
Got 'Til It's Gone feat. Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell
Interlude - Speaker Phone
My Need
Interlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts
Go Deep
Free Xone
Interlude - Memory
Together Again
Interlude - Online
Empty
Interlude - Full
What About
Every Time
Tonight's The Night
I Get Lonely
Rope Burn
Anything
Interlude - Sad
Special
Can't Be Stopped

Pop Off: STAYC vs IVE vs aespa - Battle of the 4th Gen Girl Groups Oct 16, 2022

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K-pop's 4th gen girl groups have been bringing out the best of the best. Which of these girl groups deserve to take the crown? We discuss and review the first three title tracks from aespa, STAYC and IVE! Join us on Patreon and follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

Songs included:

STAYC - "So Bad", "ASAP, "Stereotype"
aespa - "Black Mamba", "Next Level", "Savage"
IVE - "Eleven", "Love Dive", "After Like"

Is It Boppin'?: ONEUS, NMIXX, Xiumin & EXID (September 2022 K-Pop) Oct 07, 2022

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September 2022 in K-Pop saw the release of some huge songs! Chris and Chantel Nicole give their unfiltered and honest review of the production, vocals, lyrics and videos in this edition of “Is It Boppin’?” Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized… Join us on Patreon and follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

Featured songs:

1:39 ONEUS - "Same Scent"
15:55 NMIXX - "Dice"
32:55 Xiumin - "Brand New"
49:45 EXID - "Fire"

Album C-View: BLACKPINK - "Born Pink" Sep 26, 2022

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BLACKPINK has finally returned with their second studio album, "Born Pink"! How does it hold up among their back catalogue and how do we rate the songs? We go through track-by-track and discuss and review the production, lyrics, vocals and everything in-between! Viewer discretion is advised, your faves will be criticized... Join us on Patreon and follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

"BORN PINK" Tracklist:

Pink Venom
Shut Down
Typa Girl
Yeah Yeah Yeah
Hard To Love
The Happiest Girl
Tally
Ready For Love

Interview: Steve Anderson on Steps and the "What The Future Holds" 2021 Tour Sep 12, 2022

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Known for his work as a producer, songwriter and musical director for acts including Kylie Minogue and Louise Redknapp, Steve Anderson is a genius and has had a hand in some of the best pop concerts of all time! We celebrate his work with Steps and deep-dive into "What The Future Holds" 2021 Tour to discuss his choices, inspirations and process for arranging the time-traveling themes of the show. And of course, we asked about that version of "Love U More" from the "Party on the Dancefloor" Tour in 2017... Follow Steve Anderson at @mrsteveanderson and check out his podcast, "Such A Good Feeling"!

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"What The Future Holds" Tour Setlist:
1. What The Future Holds
2. One For Sorrow
3. Heartbreak In This City
4. Neon Blue
5. Take Me For A Ride
6. 5, 6, 7, 8 / Groove is In The Heart
7. After The Love Has Gone
8. Something In Your Eyes
9. Say You'll Be Mine
10. Chain Reaction
11. It's The Way You Make Me Feel
12. The Slightest Touch
13. A Hundred Years of Winter
14. Last Thing On My Mind
15. Stomp
16. Heartbeat
17. Better The Devil You Know / Vogue
18. Love's Got A Hold On My Heart
19. Summer of Love
20. Better Best Forgotten
21. Deeper Shade of Blue
22. Here and Now
23. Scared of the Dark
24. Tragedy

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