Recently, the magazine specializing in music and popular culture Rolling Stone of Australia and New Zealand (AU/NZ) released a special annual edition, honoring 50 living icons in the fields of culture and entertainment. entertainment such as television, film, music and comedy throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The “iconic issue” of the magazine from December 2023 to February 2024 will appear on newsstands in these two countries, from December 4.

According to Rolling Stone, what turns a celebrity into an “icon” is not just talent, but charisma, lasting influence and an unmistakable Antipodean spirit (a person from Australia or New Zealand). mixed, made them different.

Rolling Stone honored 50 “living icons” as those who “broke boundaries, overcame barriers and opened new doors”.

In the music industry, Rolling Stone AU/NZ celebrates legendary songs and artists who have influenced music, from legendary Australian singer John Farnham to rapper Iggy Azalea and Blackpink member Rosé – an artist who represents Kpop’s success in breaking into mainstream Western music.

Rosé also had the honor of appearing on the cover of “Iconic Number” with 5 other famous faces, including filmmaker and actor Taika Waititi; journalist and TV host Lee Lin Chin; actor and producer. Nicole Kidman; actor and filmmaker Margot Robbie; and actor and musician Russell Crowe.

Rosé (bottom left) on Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s “Iconic Number” cover. Photo: Rolling Stone

In the list of 50 “living icons” there are many other prominent faces, such as two Oscar-winning star Cate Blanchett, “Marvel Cinematic Universe” actor Chris Hemsworth, “Friends” series star Elle Macpherson , female singer Sia,…

Brag Media editor-in-chief Poppy Reid said: “Rolling Stone AU/NZ takes its nomination of the most deserving entertainers and those with cultural impact very seriously,” said Brag Media editor-in-chief Poppy Reid.

At the end of last month, Rosé and three Blackpink members (Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa) were awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, London. .

The British Royal Family honored Blackpink as ambassadors for COP26 – the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the United Kingdom in 2021, as well as ambassadors for the United Kingdom. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

4 Blackpink members received MBE Medals from the British Royal Family. Photo: X

In particular, as a Commonwealth citizen with dual citizenship in New Zealand (one of 14 countries where the British King is the head of state), Rosé receives all the honors and privileges of the title.

Rosé’s MBE medal is different from the Medal of Honor of the other three members of the group – it is only a symbolic recognition, as for foreign nationals.