Gwen Stefani’s latest album has flopped on the charts, selling just 13,000 copies after dividing fans when she sold it on the Home Shopping Network.
The No Doubt frontwoman, 55, released her fifth solo studio album, Bouquet, last week, which will debut at No. 95 on the chart. billboard 200 this week.
South Korean boy band ATEEZ topped the charts with their second number one album titled GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2 with 179,000 copies sold.
It was certainly a disappointing debut like their first album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. began at number 7 on the Billboard 200 in November 2004.
2006’s The Sweet Escape began at No. 3, 2016’s This Is What The Truth Feels Like debuted at No. 1, and 2017’s You Make It Feel Like Christmas entered the Billboard 200 at No. 51.
This came a week after he divided fans by selling his new album on the Home Shopping Network, just weeks after Coldplay came under fire for selling theirs on QVC.
Gwen Stefani’s latest album has flopped on the charts, selling just 13,000 copies and debuting at No. 95 on the Billboard 200 this week.
The singer, who was recently seen cheering on her son at a soccer game, appeared live on the Home Shopping Network on Tuesday.
He was there to sell his fifth solo studio album, titled Bouquet, while sitting down for half an hour with host Nicole Hickl.
The music star not only talked about the album, but also included pre-recorded performances of some of the album’s new songs.
As it was an unconventional way to sell an album, especially with the advent of streaming, the move generated mixed reactions from their fans.
One of Gwen’s loyal followers on X (formally Twitter) posted a screenshot of her appearance on HSN with some pretty scathing comments.
The user wrote: ‘I never want to hear another fandom complain about their favorites’ careers again.’
‘Gwen Stefani has lost her shilling for her album on HSN. I have been in the TRENCHES for this woman.
Some of the responses to the polarizing post blamed Gwen’s 48-year-old country star husband, Blake Shelton, for the move.
This came after the No Doubt frontwoman, 55, divided her fans by selling her new album on the Home Shopping Network, just weeks after Coldplay came under fire for selling theirs on QVC.
One of Gwen’s loyal followers on X (formally Twitter) posted a screenshot of her appearance on HSN with a rather scathing comment.
One wrote: ‘Nothing she can do is wrong. (I blame Blake). Otherwise, it remains an icon.
‘And honestly, someone else’s is a SMASH!!!! Actually, their best song of this entire “era.”
Another said: ‘No one has suffered more trials than us defending the music that came out right when he met Blake Shelton.’
Others believed that selling the album on HSN was a good decision.
One X user wrote: ‘It’s actually a smart strategy. All those old ladies who see her on The Voice are going to eat it up.
Last month, Coldplay came under fire on social media when they made a similar move to promote their 10th album, Moon Music, on home shopping channel QVC.
The sales segment, which included the four members of the group performing several songs from the new album, sent X users into a frenzy when they expressed their surprise at seeing the British rock band online.
‘Now why the fuck are Coldplay performing live on QVC?!’ tweeted one stunned viewer.
The singer, who was recently seen cheering on her son at a soccer game, appeared live on the Home Shopping Network two weeks ago.
The music star not only talked about the album, but also included pre-recorded performances of some of the album’s new songs.
He was there to sell his fifth solo studio album, titled Bouquet, and sat down for half an hour with host Nicole Hickl.
Many fans were unhappy with her selling the album on HSN.
Others felt it was a good idea.
Others compared the move to Hack’s character, Deborah Vance.
Another wrote: “Holy shit, that QVC stream with Coldplay shows everything that’s wrong with capitalist consumerism.” But the music is good.’
A third called the segment “unhinged.”
The appearance even caused some fans of the group to question their “artistic integrity” or caused their brains to “shut down.”
‘Yesterday my wife and I saw Coldplay perform live on QVC and our jaws are still hanging open. What has happened to artistic integrity? asked a user
There were users on X who compared similar moves by Gwen and Coldplay and how their fans didn’t react very kindly.
Last month, Coldplay came under fire on social media when they made a similar move to promote their 10th album, Moon Music, on home shopping channel QVC.
The sales segment, which included the four members of the group performing several songs from the new album, drove X users crazy, who expressed their surprise at seeing the British rock band on the network, an open television network, where Presenters often encourage viewers to purchase clothing, accessories and jewelry.
There were users on X who compared similar moves by Gwen and Coldplay and how their fans didn’t react very kindly.
Others believed it was a smart strategy on the part of both musical acts.
One social media user said: ‘Coldplay was selling their latest album on QVC!!! (laughing while crying emoji) Music Fandoms are up in arms (sigh emoji)’
Others believed it was a smart strategy on the part of both musical acts.
An X poster wrote: ‘First Coldplay on QVC. Now Gwen on HSN. This is a brilliant work if you follow it properly.’
Bouquet is Gwen’s first release since You Make It Feel Like Christmas in 2017.
Gwen has released three singles from the album, including Somebody Else’s, Swallow My Tears and Purple Irises, which is a duet with her husband Blake.