Drake amusingly responded to Rick Ross’ diss track claims that he got a nose job and warned of more musical retribution against the rapper in a social media post Sunday.
Ross unleashed his own Drizzy diss track “Champagne Moments” soon after Drake’s (purportedly real) “Push Ups (Drop and Give Me 50)” leaked on Saturday. While the bulk of that track was aimed at Kendrick Lamar and Metro Boomin, Drake also targeted Ross on some bars for intruding on the beef. “Can’t believe he jumpin’ in,” Drake said of Ross,...
Ross unleashed his own Drizzy diss track “Champagne Moments” soon after Drake’s (purportedly real) “Push Ups (Drop and Give Me 50)” leaked on Saturday. While the bulk of that track was aimed at Kendrick Lamar and Metro Boomin, Drake also targeted Ross on some bars for intruding on the beef. “Can’t believe he jumpin’ in,” Drake said of Ross,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The Roots have announced a new run of tour dates dubbed the “Hip-Hop Is the Love of My Life Tour,” which will see the band head to cities across America with support from Arrested Development and Digable Planets.
The tour will follow the 2024 iteration of The Roots’ Picnic in Philadelphia this June, which will feature a lineup including Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more. At the end of June, The Roots will double down with the Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop Is The Love of My Life festival in Los Angeles, where Arrested Development and Digable Planets will perform as well.
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After the LA festival, The Roots will play a few more dates (including three in Europe), and then reunite with Arrested Development and Digable Planets for the “Hip-Hop Is the Love of My Life” dates, beginning with a performance in Houston. From there, they’ll head through the South,...
The tour will follow the 2024 iteration of The Roots’ Picnic in Philadelphia this June, which will feature a lineup including Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more. At the end of June, The Roots will double down with the Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop Is The Love of My Life festival in Los Angeles, where Arrested Development and Digable Planets will perform as well.
Get The Roots Tickets Here
After the LA festival, The Roots will play a few more dates (including three in Europe), and then reunite with Arrested Development and Digable Planets for the “Hip-Hop Is the Love of My Life” dates, beginning with a performance in Houston. From there, they’ll head through the South,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
WrestleMania 40’s night one in Philadelphia was a spectacle of high-octane wrestling that lived up to the grandeur expected of such a storied event. The evening was headlined by a tag team match featuring Roman Reigns and The Rock against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, which delivered an electrifying performance, setting a dramatic tone for the rest Wrestlemania weekend! The stakes were incredibly high, with the outcome influencing the main event of night two, adding a layer of strategic depth to the match. Roman Reigns and The Rock took the win and if Cody Rhodes is going to “finish the story” he will be playing now by the Bloodline’s rules for night two!
Photo courtesy: WWE
The Bloodline’s presence was felt throughout the night, particularly in the emotionally charged match between estranged twin brothers Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso, which showcased a personal family drama unfolding in the ring.
Photo courtesy: WWE
The Bloodline’s presence was felt throughout the night, particularly in the emotionally charged match between estranged twin brothers Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso, which showcased a personal family drama unfolding in the ring.
- 4/7/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Travis Kelce continues to make a name for himself in Hollywood. He’s no longer known as the tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs or as Taylor Swift’s boyfriend. He’s scoring new gigs left and right. Keep on reading to learn more.
Second Annual Kelce Jam
Travis Kelce already has his own music festival. The second annual Kelce Jam takes place on Saturday, May 18. It includes headlining acts Diplo, Lily Wayne, and 2Chainz.
Last year, Kelce booked Machine Gun Kelly as the headlining act. However, he was able to score bigger names thanks to his relationship with Taylor Swift.
Swift would be an easy money-making headlining act to the festival, but she will be in Stockholm, Sweden to perform for her ongoing Eras Tour. She won’t be able to return in time like she did for the Super Bowl when she performed in Tokyo.
“Kansas City,...
Second Annual Kelce Jam
Travis Kelce already has his own music festival. The second annual Kelce Jam takes place on Saturday, May 18. It includes headlining acts Diplo, Lily Wayne, and 2Chainz.
Last year, Kelce booked Machine Gun Kelly as the headlining act. However, he was able to score bigger names thanks to his relationship with Taylor Swift.
Swift would be an easy money-making headlining act to the festival, but she will be in Stockholm, Sweden to perform for her ongoing Eras Tour. She won’t be able to return in time like she did for the Super Bowl when she performed in Tokyo.
“Kansas City,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Oscars may be the Super Bowl of red carpet fashion — but festival season is the sartorial playground for summer style. The spring festival circuit kicks off in the Southern California desert with two weekends of Coachella at Indio’s Empire Polo Field, where the country music fest Stagecoach also takes place.
Frequent festgoers can save up to 30 percent off concert tickets with FestivalPass, which offers some of the best deals and no ticketing fees on over 50,000 live events, hotels and more. Memberships range from $19 to $99 per month (or $210 to $1,080 per year with annual plans) and include early access, fee-free tickets and more perks.
You can also find some of the best discounts on tickets for Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and other popular music festivals and events at third-party ticket platforms such as SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticket Liquidator and Vivid Seats. The resale sites guarantee that your tickets are 100 percent authentic or refundable.
Frequent festgoers can save up to 30 percent off concert tickets with FestivalPass, which offers some of the best deals and no ticketing fees on over 50,000 live events, hotels and more. Memberships range from $19 to $99 per month (or $210 to $1,080 per year with annual plans) and include early access, fee-free tickets and more perks.
You can also find some of the best discounts on tickets for Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and other popular music festivals and events at third-party ticket platforms such as SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticket Liquidator and Vivid Seats. The resale sites guarantee that your tickets are 100 percent authentic or refundable.
- 4/4/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lil’ Kim and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs are hip-hop moguls who go way back. The two became friendly in the ’90s after Lil’ Kim joined Junior M.A.F.I.A, a hip-hop group started by The Notorious B.I.G. Biggie introduced Lil’ Kim to Combs, and the rest is history. However, Lil’ Kim said she regretted following Combs’ advice regarding Sisqó’s “Thong Song.”
Lil’ Kim missed a feature on Sisqó’s ‘Thong Song’ because of Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs never signed Lil’ Kim to Bad Boy Records despite their close relationship through the years. But he still gave her career advice that helped launch her to success. Unfortunately, not all of his advice was good. She once talked about the missed opportunity for her to be featured on Sisqó’s “Thong Song.”
“A long time ago, when I was with Puffy — ’cause Puffy managed me,...
Lil’ Kim missed a feature on Sisqó’s ‘Thong Song’ because of Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs never signed Lil’ Kim to Bad Boy Records despite their close relationship through the years. But he still gave her career advice that helped launch her to success. Unfortunately, not all of his advice was good. She once talked about the missed opportunity for her to be featured on Sisqó’s “Thong Song.”
“A long time ago, when I was with Puffy — ’cause Puffy managed me,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s been a year since Travis Kelce launched the Kansas City-based music festival, the Kelce Jam. Now, the football star and famous boyfriend is back with the announcement of the festival’s second iteration, which’ll feature performances by Lil Wayne, Diplo, 2 Chainz, and more.
The 2024 Kelce Jam will be hosted at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas on May 18th, 2024, and filling out the lineup of Kelce’s “favorite artists” will be performances by Irie and E-v. Additionally, fans can expect “Kc’s best BBQ, tons of interactive experiences,” and more.
Get Kelce Jam 2024 Tickets Here
Fans will be able to purchase pre-sale tickets for the 2024 Kelce Jam via a pre-sale opening on Friday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m. Ct. Registration for the pre-sale is ongoing. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, but even then fans will be to find them via StubHub, where...
The 2024 Kelce Jam will be hosted at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas on May 18th, 2024, and filling out the lineup of Kelce’s “favorite artists” will be performances by Irie and E-v. Additionally, fans can expect “Kc’s best BBQ, tons of interactive experiences,” and more.
Get Kelce Jam 2024 Tickets Here
Fans will be able to purchase pre-sale tickets for the 2024 Kelce Jam via a pre-sale opening on Friday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m. Ct. Registration for the pre-sale is ongoing. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, but even then fans will be to find them via StubHub, where...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
The second annual Kelce Jam — the music festival hosted by Travis Kelce — has been scheduled. The event will return to Kansas City on Saturday, May 18 with headlining performances from Lil Wayne, Diplo, and 2 Chainz. “Kansas City are you ready to fight for your right to party!?” the Kansas City Chiefs player wrote on Instagram while announcing the event.
“Kansas City, Kelce Jam is back baby! I’m excited to once again welcome fans for the ultimate day of music, food, and an electric experience celebrating Kansas City,” Kelce added in a press statement.
“Kansas City, Kelce Jam is back baby! I’m excited to once again welcome fans for the ultimate day of music, food, and an electric experience celebrating Kansas City,” Kelce added in a press statement.
- 4/2/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Travis Kelce‘s music festival, Kelce Jam, is returning next month!
This year, Kelce Jam will take place on Saturday (May 18) at The Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City, Kansas. Musical guests this year include Lil Wayne, Diplo, 2 Chainz, DJ Irie, and more.
In a new interview, Travis spoke about his girlfriend, superstar Taylor Swift‘s influence. And, we also learned if Taylor will be in attendance at the event.
Keep reading to find out more…
THR asked Travis if he learned anything from watching Taylor in the live music space.
He responded, “I did: Don’t try and be Taylor, that’s what I learned. Yeah, she’s on a whole other stratosphere. She’s the best at what she does for a reason. It’s because she’s so articulate and just very dialed into every single thing that she does. And that’s the beauty of it.
This year, Kelce Jam will take place on Saturday (May 18) at The Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City, Kansas. Musical guests this year include Lil Wayne, Diplo, 2 Chainz, DJ Irie, and more.
In a new interview, Travis spoke about his girlfriend, superstar Taylor Swift‘s influence. And, we also learned if Taylor will be in attendance at the event.
Keep reading to find out more…
THR asked Travis if he learned anything from watching Taylor in the live music space.
He responded, “I did: Don’t try and be Taylor, that’s what I learned. Yeah, she’s on a whole other stratosphere. She’s the best at what she does for a reason. It’s because she’s so articulate and just very dialed into every single thing that she does. And that’s the beauty of it.
- 4/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Travis Kelce is following his back-to-back Super Bowl wins with the return of his music festival Kelce Jam.
Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2 Chainz will perform at the May 18 event taking place at The Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City, Kansas. Fans can register online at KelceJam.com for presale tickets, which start at $49.99 and go on sale Friday. Takis will livestream the event across the NFL star and Kelce Jam’s social channels.
“It was such a blast that I had to do it again this year. I’m so excited,” Kelce tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I wanted to keep it fresh and keep it new, so this year we asked Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2 Chainz to come out and perform. And of course, we still got DJ Irie and my guy, DJ E-v, jumping it off, the hometown kid. We got to show the hometown love.”
He continues, “But...
Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2 Chainz will perform at the May 18 event taking place at The Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City, Kansas. Fans can register online at KelceJam.com for presale tickets, which start at $49.99 and go on sale Friday. Takis will livestream the event across the NFL star and Kelce Jam’s social channels.
“It was such a blast that I had to do it again this year. I’m so excited,” Kelce tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I wanted to keep it fresh and keep it new, so this year we asked Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2 Chainz to come out and perform. And of course, we still got DJ Irie and my guy, DJ E-v, jumping it off, the hometown kid. We got to show the hometown love.”
He continues, “But...
- 4/2/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The Renaissance era may be over, but with Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé‘s first full-length plunge into country music is sure to give us all something to “yeehaw” about. To kick off the hoedown, you can gift your fellow Beyoncé fan’s country act with something special, or just treat yourself to some goodies off the boot heels of her latest album release.
Luckily for you, the Beyhive does...
The Renaissance era may be over, but with Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé‘s first full-length plunge into country music is sure to give us all something to “yeehaw” about. To kick off the hoedown, you can gift your fellow Beyoncé fan’s country act with something special, or just treat yourself to some goodies off the boot heels of her latest album release.
Luckily for you, the Beyhive does...
- 3/29/2024
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Last night, Drake responded to Kendrick Lamar and the rest of rap’s anti-Drizzy cohort — sort of. During a stop on his Big As The What tour in Sunrise, Florida, Drake took a moment to get defiant amid the hysteria about Kendrick’s fiery verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” where the Compton rhymer took aim at Drake and J. Cole by rhyming, “motherfuck the big three, nigga, it’s just big me” (among other shots).
Beyond the Kendrick verse, there’s been speculation that Future and...
Beyond the Kendrick verse, there’s been speculation that Future and...
- 3/25/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Here’s How Much Drake & Kendrick Lamar Are Worth! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J Cole are known as hip-hop’s Big Three, but Lamar feels differently. He has allegedly taken a jibe at the other two members. The artists will battle it out on stage or in music videos, but today, we will compare their estimated net worths. Both Lamar and the Hotline Bling crooner are well-established personalities in the music world and have impressive fortunes, but who has more wealth? Scroll below to find out.
About Kendrick Lamar & his earnings-
Kendrick Lamar was born in 1987 in California’s Compton to Kenneth Duckworth, a former hustler who worked at KFC, and Paula Oliver, a hairdresser. Famous basketball player Nick Young and rapper Baby Keem are Lamar’s cousins. He took on the stage name K Dot in high school and started doing freestyling for his peers. A...
Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J Cole are known as hip-hop’s Big Three, but Lamar feels differently. He has allegedly taken a jibe at the other two members. The artists will battle it out on stage or in music videos, but today, we will compare their estimated net worths. Both Lamar and the Hotline Bling crooner are well-established personalities in the music world and have impressive fortunes, but who has more wealth? Scroll below to find out.
About Kendrick Lamar & his earnings-
Kendrick Lamar was born in 1987 in California’s Compton to Kenneth Duckworth, a former hustler who worked at KFC, and Paula Oliver, a hairdresser. Famous basketball player Nick Young and rapper Baby Keem are Lamar’s cousins. He took on the stage name K Dot in high school and started doing freestyling for his peers. A...
- 3/23/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
This week, Future and Metro-Boomin are returning to the rap game grandly with We Don’t Trust You, the first half of a two-part album — the sequel, rumored to be an R&b-focused project, drops April 12th. Their release will compete with Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s Vultures 2, the second volume in a series of three albums over three months. There’s also Beyoncé’s upcoming record, Act II: Cowboy Carter, which drops next week and follows 2022’s Act I: Renaissance. The country-focused album already has fans speculating on...
- 3/20/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Hip-hop artist Dr. Dre has been a legend in the music industry since he began working with the Nwa. Primarily a music producer, he has worked with iconic performers such as Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Ice Cube among others. The Compton native was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the industry.
Adding on to ‘Dre Day’ was the hip-hop-inspired AI art that imagined legendary hip-hop artists as superheroes. The art depicted Dr. Dre as the Joker, while other rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, the Notorious Big, and Eazy-e also had their own iterations of popular superheroes.
AI Art Depicts Dr. Dre, Eminem, And Other Rap Legends As Superheroes Dr. Dre as Joker | Credits: aiartvisuals
Since the ‘80s, producer and rapper Dr. Dre has been active in the industry and has found fame due to his artistry as a producer and rapper.
Adding on to ‘Dre Day’ was the hip-hop-inspired AI art that imagined legendary hip-hop artists as superheroes. The art depicted Dr. Dre as the Joker, while other rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, the Notorious Big, and Eazy-e also had their own iterations of popular superheroes.
AI Art Depicts Dr. Dre, Eminem, And Other Rap Legends As Superheroes Dr. Dre as Joker | Credits: aiartvisuals
Since the ‘80s, producer and rapper Dr. Dre has been active in the industry and has found fame due to his artistry as a producer and rapper.
- 3/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Bruno Mars’ Net Worth Reduced Due To His Gambling Debt ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, known for his music versatility and stage performances, has grabbed the headlines for owing a massive debt to MGM. He has won multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career, in addition to several other honors in the field of music. But his vast debt will put a significant dent in his glorious fortune.
He was born Peter Gene Hernandez and then took up Bruno Mars professionally. Bruno was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He gained recognition in his childhood as an Elvis impersonator. The music artist moved to LA after high school to pursue his music dreams. Scroll below for more.
After moving to Los Angeles, he changed his name and added Mars to avoid being stereotyped as a Latin artist. Bruno Mars gained success for writing songs as well. He penned lyrics for Brandon Creed,...
American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, known for his music versatility and stage performances, has grabbed the headlines for owing a massive debt to MGM. He has won multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career, in addition to several other honors in the field of music. But his vast debt will put a significant dent in his glorious fortune.
He was born Peter Gene Hernandez and then took up Bruno Mars professionally. Bruno was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He gained recognition in his childhood as an Elvis impersonator. The music artist moved to LA after high school to pursue his music dreams. Scroll below for more.
After moving to Los Angeles, he changed his name and added Mars to avoid being stereotyped as a Latin artist. Bruno Mars gained success for writing songs as well. He penned lyrics for Brandon Creed,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Drake has enlisted Lil Wayne to help him close out the Big As the What? Tour in the coming weeks, including two newly added shows in Newark, New Jersey.
While the trek was billed as a Drake/J. Cole co-headlining run, it appears J. Cole will not be able to make some of the final concerts on the itinerary. So, Lil Wayne will take the stage instead for a run of gigs starting March 23 and 24 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Wayne will also perform with Drake at...
While the trek was billed as a Drake/J. Cole co-headlining run, it appears J. Cole will not be able to make some of the final concerts on the itinerary. So, Lil Wayne will take the stage instead for a run of gigs starting March 23 and 24 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Wayne will also perform with Drake at...
- 3/5/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Ahead of tonight’s kickoff of the So Much For (2our) Dust tour, Fall Out Boy have shared their new video for “So Much (For) Stardust” starring NBA star Jimmy Butler.
Prior to the NBA season, on the Miami Heat’s media day, Butler showed up for photos and press conferences with a straightened hairdo, face piercings, and black nail polish that immediately earned the basketball star the nickname of “Emo Jimmy” on social media.
“Yeah, yeah, laugh it up,” he told stunned reporters in October 2023. “I’m very emotional right now.
Prior to the NBA season, on the Miami Heat’s media day, Butler showed up for photos and press conferences with a straightened hairdo, face piercings, and black nail polish that immediately earned the basketball star the nickname of “Emo Jimmy” on social media.
“Yeah, yeah, laugh it up,” he told stunned reporters in October 2023. “I’m very emotional right now.
- 2/28/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
One Musicfest and Live Nation Urban are heading to Dallas for TwoGether Land, an expansion of their partnership and a two-day festival on May 25 and 26. Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, Latto, and Gucci Mane will headline the event.
Taking place at Fair Park, the inaugural festival will also see performances by Big Tuck, Erica Banks, Yella Beezy, Chalie Boy, Dorrough, and more on a stage with radio personality Bay Bay. Three 6 Mafia, Mariah The Scientist, Mike Reed, Thrilla, Tyla, Rody Red, and more are also scheduled to join the Southwest fest.
Taking place at Fair Park, the inaugural festival will also see performances by Big Tuck, Erica Banks, Yella Beezy, Chalie Boy, Dorrough, and more on a stage with radio personality Bay Bay. Three 6 Mafia, Mariah The Scientist, Mike Reed, Thrilla, Tyla, Rody Red, and more are also scheduled to join the Southwest fest.
- 2/27/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
When it comes to truth in advertising, few albums this year are going to top Lil Jon’s just-released Total Meditation. Not remotely hip hop, the music is instead a soothing sonic bath akin to what one would hear in a massage-therapy room at a spa. As those tracks wash over you, the rapper, producer and home-improvement guru offers self-help tips (“anxiety can be a big problem for many people. When you meditate on a regular basis, the health benefits continue to increase”) and specific suggestions on how to meditate:...
- 2/23/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Yeat is from the future. Yeat is not from this planet. According to the Yeat mythology, this is all the biographical detail you need to know about the 23-year-old Portland rapper who currently has a stranglehold over children and young men aged 12-30, and whose new album 2093 does little to expand upon those already sparse details. Yeat’s fans will tell you this is part of the point. One does not listen to Yeat expecting lyrical brilliance or even coherence. Like Playboi Carti before him, he traffics almost exclusively in vibes,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Jeff Ihaza
- Rollingstone.com
The Roots have announced the lineup for the 2024 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, featuring artists like Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more across two days in June.
Hosted on June 1st and 2nd at its longtime home, The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, the 2024 iteration of the Roots Picnic will feature a diverse range of musical artists, as well as live podcasts, DJ sets, immersive experiences, and more. Filling out the lineup will be artists like Victoria Monét, Nas, Gunna, Sexyy Red, Tyla, Smino, Babyface, Adam Blackstone featuring Fantasia and Muni Long, Cam’ron, Wale, Robert Glasper, and more.
Tickets for the 2024 Roots Picnic will first become available via a Live Nation pre-sale opening on Tuesday, February 20th, at 10:00 a.m. Et (use access code ALUMNI24). After that, the general on-sale will begin on Friday, February 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. Et via Ticketmaster. Once tickets are on sale,...
Hosted on June 1st and 2nd at its longtime home, The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, the 2024 iteration of the Roots Picnic will feature a diverse range of musical artists, as well as live podcasts, DJ sets, immersive experiences, and more. Filling out the lineup will be artists like Victoria Monét, Nas, Gunna, Sexyy Red, Tyla, Smino, Babyface, Adam Blackstone featuring Fantasia and Muni Long, Cam’ron, Wale, Robert Glasper, and more.
Tickets for the 2024 Roots Picnic will first become available via a Live Nation pre-sale opening on Tuesday, February 20th, at 10:00 a.m. Et (use access code ALUMNI24). After that, the general on-sale will begin on Friday, February 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. Et via Ticketmaster. Once tickets are on sale,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
The Roots have announced the lineup for their 2024 Roots Picnic. Philly fans will have their chance to see André 3000 bring his flute project New Blue Sun to the stage for a live performance.
But it’s Lil Wayne who is tapped to headline the June festival. He’ll be backed by the Roots for a set of his hits and also pay tribute to the music of his hometown of New Orleans with help from guests Pj Morton and Trombone Shorty.
Set for June 1 and 2 at the Mann Center...
But it’s Lil Wayne who is tapped to headline the June festival. He’ll be backed by the Roots for a set of his hits and also pay tribute to the music of his hometown of New Orleans with help from guests Pj Morton and Trombone Shorty.
Set for June 1 and 2 at the Mann Center...
- 2/19/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Chris Brown is claiming the 2024 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game is singing one of his most famous songs: Say Goodbye.
The singer said he received an invitation to appear in the game, but a sponsor nixed those plans. Brown has constantly tried to make amends for a domestic abuse incident in 2009 against his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, and has generated other negative headlines from legal issues.
This time, Brown once again faced the consequences of past actions.
“I was asked by the NBA to play in the all star game this year! Only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do It because of their sponsors like Ruffles,” Brown wrote on his Instagram story, as reported on Complex Sports. “At this point I’m sick of people bothering me and I’m tired of living in the f—ing past. I Posted The Emails So Yall Could See. The NBA...
The singer said he received an invitation to appear in the game, but a sponsor nixed those plans. Brown has constantly tried to make amends for a domestic abuse incident in 2009 against his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, and has generated other negative headlines from legal issues.
This time, Brown once again faced the consequences of past actions.
“I was asked by the NBA to play in the all star game this year! Only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do It because of their sponsors like Ruffles,” Brown wrote on his Instagram story, as reported on Complex Sports. “At this point I’m sick of people bothering me and I’m tired of living in the f—ing past. I Posted The Emails So Yall Could See. The NBA...
- 2/17/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Brown revealed that he was invited to play on a team during the NBA All-Star Game Weekend, only to be uninvited later.
The singer shared screenshots on social media of emails that welcomed him to the festivities, including a mock-up of the blue uniform he would be wearing while on the celebrity team coached by Lil Wayne.
“I was asked by the NBA to play in the all star game this year! Only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do It because of their sponsors, like Ruffles,” Brown wrote on his Instagram Story. “At this point I’m sick of people bothering me and I’m tired of living in the fucking past.”
He continued, “I Posted The Emails So Yall Could See. The NBA still was tryna get me to come and sit court side… Not Fucking Happening.” He concluded his posts: “I Only Go Where Im Appreciated.
The singer shared screenshots on social media of emails that welcomed him to the festivities, including a mock-up of the blue uniform he would be wearing while on the celebrity team coached by Lil Wayne.
“I was asked by the NBA to play in the all star game this year! Only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do It because of their sponsors, like Ruffles,” Brown wrote on his Instagram Story. “At this point I’m sick of people bothering me and I’m tired of living in the fucking past.”
He continued, “I Posted The Emails So Yall Could See. The NBA still was tryna get me to come and sit court side… Not Fucking Happening.” He concluded his posts: “I Only Go Where Im Appreciated.
- 2/17/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Madame Web, The New Look and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The 10-day festival toasted a star-studded group of honorees including Robert Downey Jr., Lily Gladstone, America Ferrera, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Scorsese, Justine Triet, Paul Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright.
Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Rob Lowe Greta Lee, Andrew Scott, Charles Melton, America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone and Da’Vine Joy Randolph Finneas and Billie Eilish Mark Ruffalo and Emma Stone Justine Triet and Martin Scorsese Paul Giamatti and Virginia Madsen Jeffrey Wright
Madame Web premiere
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts,
Adam Scott and Zosia Mamet joined writer-director S.J. Clarkson at the Los Angeles premiere of their superhero film on Monday.
Celeste O’Connor,...
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The 10-day festival toasted a star-studded group of honorees including Robert Downey Jr., Lily Gladstone, America Ferrera, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Scorsese, Justine Triet, Paul Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright.
Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Rob Lowe Greta Lee, Andrew Scott, Charles Melton, America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone and Da’Vine Joy Randolph Finneas and Billie Eilish Mark Ruffalo and Emma Stone Justine Triet and Martin Scorsese Paul Giamatti and Virginia Madsen Jeffrey Wright
Madame Web premiere
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts,
Adam Scott and Zosia Mamet joined writer-director S.J. Clarkson at the Los Angeles premiere of their superhero film on Monday.
Celeste O’Connor,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rapper Kanye West has taken a dig at singer-songwriter Taylor Swift in a lengthy all-caps Instagram post. The rapper claimed that he’s been “more helpful” to her career “than harmful”, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The controversial ‘Bound 2’ rapper was reportedly removed from last weekend’s Super Bowl at the request of the ‘Blank Space’ hitmaker, claims he now denies. He’d only recently bragged on his Story about overtaking Taylor in Spotify’s global popularity charts.
Screenshotting another post on X, urging users to stream Beyonce’s new single ‘Texas Hold ’em’ in a bid to keep Ye’s Vultures out the Billboard charts, Kanye finally addressed his recent run-ins with Taylor.
As per Mirror.co.uk, the pair have history, famously clashing at the 2009 VMAs when Ye interrupted Swift’s award acceptance speech.
“When I said that I’m the new Jesus b**** I wasn’t even thinking about Taylor Swift,...
The controversial ‘Bound 2’ rapper was reportedly removed from last weekend’s Super Bowl at the request of the ‘Blank Space’ hitmaker, claims he now denies. He’d only recently bragged on his Story about overtaking Taylor in Spotify’s global popularity charts.
Screenshotting another post on X, urging users to stream Beyonce’s new single ‘Texas Hold ’em’ in a bid to keep Ye’s Vultures out the Billboard charts, Kanye finally addressed his recent run-ins with Taylor.
As per Mirror.co.uk, the pair have history, famously clashing at the 2009 VMAs when Ye interrupted Swift’s award acceptance speech.
“When I said that I’m the new Jesus b**** I wasn’t even thinking about Taylor Swift,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Kanye West has denied rumors that Taylor Swift had him removed from the Super Bowl. In a long Instagram post (rant?), West wrote, in all caps, “To all Taylor Swift fans I’m not your enemy. Uuum I’m not your friend either though Lol.”
He wrote that Swift and Beyoncé are “big inspirations to all musicians.” “I’m sure I’ve been far more helpful to Taylor Swift’s career than harmful,” West wrote, adding, “Remember I was on Taylor’s side when Scooter bought her masters behind her back.
He wrote that Swift and Beyoncé are “big inspirations to all musicians.” “I’m sure I’ve been far more helpful to Taylor Swift’s career than harmful,” West wrote, adding, “Remember I was on Taylor’s side when Scooter bought her masters behind her back.
- 2/15/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Super Bowl Sunday always has a little something for everyone, but this year's big game in Las Vegas went above and beyond in the razzle-dazzle department.
We were, of course, prepared for a celebrity-crammed spectacle due to the luxury booth presence of Travis Kelce's substantially famous girlfriend, but this gridiron rematch between last year's combatants, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, brought out more than just arguably the most famous pop star on the planet. The only pop star in that aforementioned argument, Beyoncé, was there with her hip-hop god husband Jay-Z! The world's greatest basketball player, LeBron James, flew in from Los Angeles for the contest! And Paul freakin' Rudd, sporting a bushy freakin' mustache that would've driven Avery Schreiber into a jealous rage, prowled the sidelines pre-game in support of his hometown Chiefs!
But if we're talking true, earth-shaking, knock-you-on-your-keister fame, let there be...
We were, of course, prepared for a celebrity-crammed spectacle due to the luxury booth presence of Travis Kelce's substantially famous girlfriend, but this gridiron rematch between last year's combatants, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, brought out more than just arguably the most famous pop star on the planet. The only pop star in that aforementioned argument, Beyoncé, was there with her hip-hop god husband Jay-Z! The world's greatest basketball player, LeBron James, flew in from Los Angeles for the contest! And Paul freakin' Rudd, sporting a bushy freakin' mustache that would've driven Avery Schreiber into a jealous rage, prowled the sidelines pre-game in support of his hometown Chiefs!
But if we're talking true, earth-shaking, knock-you-on-your-keister fame, let there be...
- 2/13/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Usher has announced the “Past Present Future Tour,” a 49-date North American trek in celebration of the singer’s upcoming album, Coming Home.
The “Past Present Future Tour” begins on August 16th, before making stops in cities including Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Toronto, Atlanta, Miami, and more. Update: On the heels of Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime performance on Sunday, he has added 10 additional shows in cities including Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis, Vancouver, Seattle, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Phoenix, and Houston.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for the newly announced shows begins on Thursday, February 15th at 10:00 a.m. local time (use code Energy) ahead of the general on-sale, which begins on Friday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. There will also be specific ticket pre-sales exclusively to Citi and Verizon customers.
Tickets to the rest of Usher’s tour dates are now on sale via Ticketmaster. Fans...
The “Past Present Future Tour” begins on August 16th, before making stops in cities including Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Toronto, Atlanta, Miami, and more. Update: On the heels of Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime performance on Sunday, he has added 10 additional shows in cities including Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis, Vancouver, Seattle, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Phoenix, and Houston.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for the newly announced shows begins on Thursday, February 15th at 10:00 a.m. local time (use code Energy) ahead of the general on-sale, which begins on Friday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. There will also be specific ticket pre-sales exclusively to Citi and Verizon customers.
Tickets to the rest of Usher’s tour dates are now on sale via Ticketmaster. Fans...
- 2/12/2024
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Mumbai, Feb 12 (Ians) After performing in Bengaluru and Delhi, rapper G-Eazy landed in Mumbai on Monday to perform at the Nsci dome on February 15 as part of his three-city tour to India.
Hailing from Oakland, California, G-Eazy has won several accolades at the Billboard Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards and American Music Awards, and is known for hits like ‘Me, Myself & I’, ‘Tumblr Girls’, ‘Good Life’, ‘I Mean It’, ‘Him & I’, and ‘No Limit’.
He has also collaborated with Lil Wayne, Halsey, Demi Lovato, A$AP Rocky, Bebe Rexha, Britney Spears, Dillon Francis, Post Malone and Cardi B.
The tour is produced by Spacebound, the producer of Asia’s largest dance music festival, Sunburn.
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Hailing from Oakland, California, G-Eazy has won several accolades at the Billboard Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards and American Music Awards, and is known for hits like ‘Me, Myself & I’, ‘Tumblr Girls’, ‘Good Life’, ‘I Mean It’, ‘Him & I’, and ‘No Limit’.
He has also collaborated with Lil Wayne, Halsey, Demi Lovato, A$AP Rocky, Bebe Rexha, Britney Spears, Dillon Francis, Post Malone and Cardi B.
The tour is produced by Spacebound, the producer of Asia’s largest dance music festival, Sunburn.
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- 2/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show performance featured a celebration of his greatest hits with the help of a handful of fellow artists whom he collaborated with throughout his 20-plus-year career. But one important person was missing from the night: his longtime drummer, Aaron Spears. The singer subtly paid tribute to his late friend during his show.
Usher’s performance featured two drum sets on stage, with a gold one left open in honor of Spears, Rolling Stone has confirmed.
Spears, who died in October 2023, served as a producer on Usher’s 2004 smash Confessions,...
Usher’s performance featured two drum sets on stage, with a gold one left open in honor of Spears, Rolling Stone has confirmed.
Spears, who died in October 2023, served as a producer on Usher’s 2004 smash Confessions,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- Rollingstone.com
Dan Levy and Heidi Gardner are helping people improve their homes in Homes.com’s 2024 Super Bowl commercial!
The Schitt’s Creek alum and the SNL actress feature in the minute-long ad, which sees Dan take over the company for his great uncle.
Keep reading to find out more…
During a meeting of executives, Dan and Heidi show a video of them taking off in a Homes.com helicopter and visiting different neighborhoods.
The commercial also features a surprise appearance from Lil’ Wayne, as the rapper teaches a classroom full of kids.
“You got Wheezy for this?” Heidi says. “Exciting, right?” Dan replies.
At the end, an enormous champagne cork blasts through the meeting room, and Jeff Goldblum voices his approval.
Watch all of the commercials airing during the Super Bowl right here!
Watch the full Homes.com Super Bowl commercial here…...
The Schitt’s Creek alum and the SNL actress feature in the minute-long ad, which sees Dan take over the company for his great uncle.
Keep reading to find out more…
During a meeting of executives, Dan and Heidi show a video of them taking off in a Homes.com helicopter and visiting different neighborhoods.
The commercial also features a surprise appearance from Lil’ Wayne, as the rapper teaches a classroom full of kids.
“You got Wheezy for this?” Heidi says. “Exciting, right?” Dan replies.
At the end, an enormous champagne cork blasts through the meeting room, and Jeff Goldblum voices his approval.
Watch all of the commercials airing during the Super Bowl right here!
Watch the full Homes.com Super Bowl commercial here…...
- 2/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Get ready for an intimate look into the life and career of one of hip-hop’s biggest stars in Season 1 Episode 11 of “Behind the Music,” titled “Lil Wayne,” airing at 8:00 Am on Sunday, February 18, 2024, on BET. In this compelling episode, viewers will be treated to a firsthand account of Lil Wayne’s remarkable journey, from his early days as a battle rapper to his rise to superstardom.
With exclusive interviews and archival footage, Lil Wayne opens up about the challenges he faced and the obstacles he overcame on his path to success. From his near-death experience to his groundbreaking contributions to the music industry, viewers will gain insight into the personal and professional struggles that have shaped the iconic rapper’s career.
Don’t miss “Lil Wayne” on “Behind the Music” as BET takes viewers behind the scenes of one of hip-hop’s most influential artists. Tune in for a captivating journey through triumph,...
With exclusive interviews and archival footage, Lil Wayne opens up about the challenges he faced and the obstacles he overcame on his path to success. From his near-death experience to his groundbreaking contributions to the music industry, viewers will gain insight into the personal and professional struggles that have shaped the iconic rapper’s career.
Don’t miss “Lil Wayne” on “Behind the Music” as BET takes viewers behind the scenes of one of hip-hop’s most influential artists. Tune in for a captivating journey through triumph,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
T-Pain says he plans to continue to write country music songs as a ghostwriter.
The singer-songwriter-producer recently made headlines when he revealed that he stopped taking credit for the country songs he’s worked on because of the “racism” he dealt with in the genre.
“I wrote a lot of country songs, and the country songs that I get credit on — I wouldn’t say backlash or anything like that — but [there] was a lot of criticism of, ‘Why did they let a Black person be a part of this?’ or things like that. It was just a lot of that stuff. So I kind of just backed off from putting my name on things and just collect the money,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I don’t need to be known for any of that. That’s fine.”
“I’m a ghostwriter [and] it’s just easier,” he continues. “Why not?...
The singer-songwriter-producer recently made headlines when he revealed that he stopped taking credit for the country songs he’s worked on because of the “racism” he dealt with in the genre.
“I wrote a lot of country songs, and the country songs that I get credit on — I wouldn’t say backlash or anything like that — but [there] was a lot of criticism of, ‘Why did they let a Black person be a part of this?’ or things like that. It was just a lot of that stuff. So I kind of just backed off from putting my name on things and just collect the money,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I don’t need to be known for any of that. That’s fine.”
“I’m a ghostwriter [and] it’s just easier,” he continues. “Why not?...
- 2/11/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Usher knows that social media has been buzzing with fantasy playlists about his halftime show performance, while others try to guess which special guests he’ll bring onstage.
He didn’t offer specific details at a press conference in Las Vegas on Thursday, but the singer said he would incorporate elements of his uber-successful Sin City residency, which includes him dancing and singing while skating.
“I was very mindful of my past, celebrating my present, which is here in Las Vegas, and thinking about where we are headed in the future,” he told Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis onstage. “What songs do people know me for? What songs have been a celebration of [my career]? That was the idea.”
Usher has collaborated with acts like Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Justin Bieber, Jungkook of BTS, J Balvin, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Jon and Jay-Z, who is executive producing the halftime show for a fifth time.
He didn’t offer specific details at a press conference in Las Vegas on Thursday, but the singer said he would incorporate elements of his uber-successful Sin City residency, which includes him dancing and singing while skating.
“I was very mindful of my past, celebrating my present, which is here in Las Vegas, and thinking about where we are headed in the future,” he told Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis onstage. “What songs do people know me for? What songs have been a celebration of [my career]? That was the idea.”
Usher has collaborated with acts like Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Justin Bieber, Jungkook of BTS, J Balvin, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Jon and Jay-Z, who is executive producing the halftime show for a fifth time.
- 2/8/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2018 film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, was a boldly stylistic and striking foray into the flagging superhero genre, and featured a wild multi-dimensional story that brought multiple Spider-People (and a Spider-Pig) together from various threads in Marvel Comics canon. The main character was Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), although audiences also met a few versions of the original Spider-Man Peter Parker as well. Critics and audiences loved "Into the Spider-Verse," and the film would go on to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
The 2023 sequel, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" resembled "The Matrix Reloaded" in many ways. It was twice as visually dazzling, and it was more narratively ambitious ... and it was only half of a movie. For being so much bigger, "Across" is ultimately the lesser movie. We'll have to wait to see if "Across the Spider-Verse" is good after we see "Beyond the Spider-Verse,...
The 2023 sequel, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" resembled "The Matrix Reloaded" in many ways. It was twice as visually dazzling, and it was more narratively ambitious ... and it was only half of a movie. For being so much bigger, "Across" is ultimately the lesser movie. We'll have to wait to see if "Across the Spider-Verse" is good after we see "Beyond the Spider-Verse,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Carter family made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards as the Recording Academy presented Jay-Z with the Global Impact Award — and Shawn Carter didn’t hold back as he tore into the ceremony’s complicated history with hip-hop and Beyoncé consistently being snubbed in the major categories.
The rapper took the stage hand in hand with his daughter Blue Ivy as Beyoncé cheered them both on from the audience. At the start of his speech, he joked that his Grammy Awards used to be used as sippy cups for their daughter,...
The rapper took the stage hand in hand with his daughter Blue Ivy as Beyoncé cheered them both on from the audience. At the start of his speech, he joked that his Grammy Awards used to be used as sippy cups for their daughter,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
It’s a celebration for Benny the Butcher in New York’s Def Jam offices. I got to speak with the Griselda rapper in late December, the same day that the Buffalo Mc and members of his team came down for a Def Jam-sponsored event ahead of his debut album with the label, Everybody Can’t Go, which was released last week. He had also just dropped “Big Dawg,” where he went toe-to-toe with a lyrically pristine Lil Wayne. For Benny, the celebration may have represented more for him than...
- 2/1/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Emilia Jones in Winner.Heather McIntosh: 'We're exploring her obsessive nature and it does cover a pretty big range, the Ocd that Reality’s navigating, her time in prison. It does sort of ride this wave, very anxietal stuff but also up' Photo: Courtesy of Sundance Institute Reality Winner might sound like a description of the latest Big Brother finale but it’s the genuine name of a US whistleblower who, while working as a National Security Agency leaked a document showing Russian interference in the 2016 elections. She is played by Emilia Jones, who is reteaming with director Susanna Fogel after last year’s Cat Person. Rather than the usual shadowy dramas, along the lines of Official Secrets, Fogel, working from a script from Kerry Howley, instead presents the action through a brightly coloured lens. The scoring, too, from Heather McIntosh - who is also reteaming with Fogel after Cat Person...
- 1/28/2024
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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David Guetta and Future have been announced as the headliners for The h.wood Group and Uncommon Entertainment’s third annual “h.wood Homecoming” event. Taking place over Super Bowl weekend, the star-studded event brings together the worlds of music, sports and entertainment for an ultra-exclusive two-night party on the Las Vegas Strip.
This year’s event kicks off Friday, Feb. 9 with performances from Future and a DJ set from Guetta.
David Guetta and Future have been announced as the headliners for The h.wood Group and Uncommon Entertainment’s third annual “h.wood Homecoming” event. Taking place over Super Bowl weekend, the star-studded event brings together the worlds of music, sports and entertainment for an ultra-exclusive two-night party on the Las Vegas Strip.
This year’s event kicks off Friday, Feb. 9 with performances from Future and a DJ set from Guetta.
- 1/26/2024
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Earlier this week, the music festival Lovers & Friends announced the nostalgia-filled lineup for its 2024 iteration, returning to Las Vegas in May. Among the big-name artists on the announcement graphics appeared Mary J. Blige, who shared a statement with fans on Thursday morning stating that her inclusion was a mistake. By Friday afternoon, instead of her name being removed from the lineup flyer, it appeared higher up.
Shortly after the change was made, reflected on the official festival website, the musician posted an Instagram Story featuring two emojis: a smirk and a money bag.
Shortly after the change was made, reflected on the official festival website, the musician posted an Instagram Story featuring two emojis: a smirk and a money bag.
- 1/25/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Backstreet’s Back — and so is Lovers & Friends. The Las Vegas music festival announced its 2024 lineup with headlining performances from Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, and Usher, who will be performing his career-defining album Confessions in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
Scheduled for just one day on Saturday, May 4, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, the annual nostalgia fest will also feature appearances from Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, TLC, M.I.A., T-Pain, Nelly, Akon, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Eve, Brandy,...
Scheduled for just one day on Saturday, May 4, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, the annual nostalgia fest will also feature appearances from Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, TLC, M.I.A., T-Pain, Nelly, Akon, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Eve, Brandy,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Usher, Janet Jackson, and Backstreet Boys have been announced as the headliners for the 2024 iteration of the R&b and hip-hop festival Lovers & Friends.
The one-day fest returns to Las Vegas Festival Grounds for its third edition on Saturday, May 4th with a lineup that also includes Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Nas, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Ciara, TLC, M.I.A., Nelly, and Timbaland. See the full list of performers below.
Tickets to Lovers & Friends 2024 — including Ga, Ga+, VIP, and VIP Cabana tiers — go on sale Friday, January 26th at 10:00 a.m. Pt via the festival’s website.
This year’s special sets at Lovers & Friends include Wayne performing Tha Carter III in its entirety, while Usher will run through Confessions to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary.
Meanwhile, Jackson has mapped out a Summer 2024 tour with fellow Lovers & Friends performer Nelly as a special guest across all dates.
The one-day fest returns to Las Vegas Festival Grounds for its third edition on Saturday, May 4th with a lineup that also includes Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Nas, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Ciara, TLC, M.I.A., Nelly, and Timbaland. See the full list of performers below.
Tickets to Lovers & Friends 2024 — including Ga, Ga+, VIP, and VIP Cabana tiers — go on sale Friday, January 26th at 10:00 a.m. Pt via the festival’s website.
This year’s special sets at Lovers & Friends include Wayne performing Tha Carter III in its entirety, while Usher will run through Confessions to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary.
Meanwhile, Jackson has mapped out a Summer 2024 tour with fellow Lovers & Friends performer Nelly as a special guest across all dates.
- 1/23/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
It’s an afternoon in July 2023, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in his element. Standing at a podium at the foot of the marble staircase in New York’s City Hall, the Mayor is flanked by staffers, supporters, and hip-hop stars including Eric B. (of Eric B. and Rakim fame), rapper and reality TV star Peter Gunz, and “The Blastmaster” Krs-One. The occasion is the announcement of a series of concerts to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary across New York’s five boroughs. Aiming to look the part of “Hip-Hop Mayor,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Timmhotep Aku and Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Billy Joel will emerge from a 17-year recording hiatus February 1 with the release of “Turn The Lights Back On.” According to a press release, the song is a “classic Billy Joel-style tune, embodying the hallmarks of his signature sound and ushering in the next chapter of his story. In the lyrics, he asks, ‘Did I wait too long… to turn the lights back on?'”
“Turn The Lights Back” was produced by Freddy Wexler, who has worked with everyone from Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber to Kanye West, Blackpink, P!
“Turn The Lights Back” was produced by Freddy Wexler, who has worked with everyone from Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber to Kanye West, Blackpink, P!
- 1/22/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
“The Masked Singer” will look a little different for Season 11. The wacky reality TV singing competition that showcases secret celebrities performing in elaborate costumes will have a new panelist at the detectives’ table. Fox has announced singer Rita Ora will replace Nicole Scherzinger, who served as a panelist alongside Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Ken Jeong for the first 10 seasons. They will all return with host Nick Cannon when Season 11 premieres March 6, 2024 on Fox.
“We’re grateful to have the amazing @ritaora shine her light and join us as a panelist on #TheMaskedSinger Season 11!” the show shared on Instagram. The 32-year old pop star shared on her own Instagram Story, “So happy the secret is finally out. I’m joining the @maskedsingerfox US! Can’t wait to try and guess who’s behind the mask with the other panelists.”
See ‘The Masked Singer’: Top 18 most famous celebrities of all...
“We’re grateful to have the amazing @ritaora shine her light and join us as a panelist on #TheMaskedSinger Season 11!” the show shared on Instagram. The 32-year old pop star shared on her own Instagram Story, “So happy the secret is finally out. I’m joining the @maskedsingerfox US! Can’t wait to try and guess who’s behind the mask with the other panelists.”
See ‘The Masked Singer’: Top 18 most famous celebrities of all...
- 1/22/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Rob49 is only 24-years-old, but he’s mastered the art of surprise like a grizzled rap vet. The New Orleans rapper had his “Wassam Baby” single leak months ago, and he made the most of a tenuous situation by officially releasing it with Lil Wayne by his side. The two took turns flirting and asserting their dominance over Macfly Beatz production, making for a fun cross-generational Louisiana link-up. The two connected during a Frankie of Freewater-directed video with clips of cars, women, and choice shots of Rob’s beaming grill.
- 1/19/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Hours after the release of Kid Cudi’s ninth solo album, Insano, a curious sight appeared on a barge in New York’s Hudson River. It was a massive statue of Cudi, its eyes flaming red and fluorescent light shooting out of its mouth. A similar barge floated off the coast of Long Beach, while a third Cudi statue stood in the middle of Paris’ Place de la Bourse. “Satanic Kid Cudi slammed for unveiling massive statues of himself,” read a hilarious Page Six headline compiling social-media reactions to the stunt.
- 1/17/2024
- by Mosi Reeves
- Rollingstone.com
Shaquille O’Neal retired from the NBA 13 years ago, but he’s never lost his competitive spirit.
When he’s asked about becoming the second player in NBA history to have three retired jerseys, he asks, “Who’s first?” When he speaks about coming back to the hip-hop music scene, he commands: “I have to make sure they say, ‘Shaq is the best rapper/athlete ever.’”
His competitive nature is also the reason why he’s returning with his wild and epic pre-Super Bowl party Shaq’s Fun House, which is in its sixth year and will take place at Las Vegas’ Xs Nightclub at Wynn on Feb. 9, two days before the Big Game. “I’m a jealous competitor. The reason why we’re doing Shaq’s Fun House? I want people to say that’s the best party ever,” he explains to THR.
“It’s competition. We got into this...
When he’s asked about becoming the second player in NBA history to have three retired jerseys, he asks, “Who’s first?” When he speaks about coming back to the hip-hop music scene, he commands: “I have to make sure they say, ‘Shaq is the best rapper/athlete ever.’”
His competitive nature is also the reason why he’s returning with his wild and epic pre-Super Bowl party Shaq’s Fun House, which is in its sixth year and will take place at Las Vegas’ Xs Nightclub at Wynn on Feb. 9, two days before the Big Game. “I’m a jealous competitor. The reason why we’re doing Shaq’s Fun House? I want people to say that’s the best party ever,” he explains to THR.
“It’s competition. We got into this...
- 1/16/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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