Ten years after the release of his Def Jam debut, the Hell Can Wait EP, Vince Staples occupies an ambiguous middle-ground, stuck between platinum-certified arena status and the ephemeral virality that defines too much of the mainstream rap industry. It’s a space that he shares with a handful of others – Maxo, Rapsody, Navy Blue, his onetime Odd Future colleague Earl Sweatshirt – and which allows him to craft densely thematic musical suites on a major-label platform without the pressure of landing a radio hit. He’s made good use of...
- 5/24/2024
- by Mosi Reeves
- Rollingstone.com
Hip-hop artist Missy Elliott has thrilled fans with the announcement of her upcoming tour, “The Missy Elliott Experience,” scheduled for 2024. This will mark Missy Elliott’s first-ever headlining tour.
Along with her on the musical journey are special guests Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland, who will open each date of the summer tour.
Born as Melissa Arnette Elliott in Portsmouth, Virginia, Missy Elliott initially formed a girl group called Sista with Fayze and Timbaland (Tim Mosley). While the group faced obstacles that prevented the release of their first album, Missy Elliott joined forces with childhood friend Timbaland and the two collaborated on writing and producing songs for artists such as Jodeci and Aaliyah.
At the age of 25, Missy Elliott secured a deal with Elektra Entertainment that allowed her to establish her own record label called Gold Mind Records. Her debut album, Super Dupa Fly (1997), achieved platinum status and earned her...
Along with her on the musical journey are special guests Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland, who will open each date of the summer tour.
Born as Melissa Arnette Elliott in Portsmouth, Virginia, Missy Elliott initially formed a girl group called Sista with Fayze and Timbaland (Tim Mosley). While the group faced obstacles that prevented the release of their first album, Missy Elliott joined forces with childhood friend Timbaland and the two collaborated on writing and producing songs for artists such as Jodeci and Aaliyah.
At the age of 25, Missy Elliott secured a deal with Elektra Entertainment that allowed her to establish her own record label called Gold Mind Records. Her debut album, Super Dupa Fly (1997), achieved platinum status and earned her...
- 5/20/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Eight years after his stop-motion breakout debut My Life as a Zucchini, which premiered in the Directors’ Fortnight, Swiss director Claude Barras is back at the Cannes Film Festival this year with Sauvages (Savages).
My Life as a Zucchini was an Academy Award nominee in 2017, and Barras’ new feature is, if anything, even more ambitious. It tells the story of Kéria, an 11-year-old girl who lives with her father, a Swiss ethnologist who now works for a logging company, in the rural suburbs of the province of Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. She’s a typical urban girl, who loves her cell phone, hip-hop music and all things modern. She has largely turned her back on the traditions of her late mother, who was a member of the Penan, a nomadic group of hunter-gatherers whose way of life is threatened by industrial deforestation. But when her father rescues a baby orangutan,...
My Life as a Zucchini was an Academy Award nominee in 2017, and Barras’ new feature is, if anything, even more ambitious. It tells the story of Kéria, an 11-year-old girl who lives with her father, a Swiss ethnologist who now works for a logging company, in the rural suburbs of the province of Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. She’s a typical urban girl, who loves her cell phone, hip-hop music and all things modern. She has largely turned her back on the traditions of her late mother, who was a member of the Penan, a nomadic group of hunter-gatherers whose way of life is threatened by industrial deforestation. But when her father rescues a baby orangutan,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn “Heartbreak Kid” Michaels takes to social media and invites you to settle your rap rivalry in the squared circle — or Saturday Night Live takes a deep dive with a sketch — you know your quarreling is so huge it has permeated the mainstream. The musical conflict between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has escalated from a battle to an all-out hip-hop war that has the world keeping score. Each Mc has displayed a stern commitment to lyrical excellence, pettiness as well as some ingenious combat zone strategy. These are not two MCs who are satisfied with their multiple Grammys and platinum albums, they’re not rich and lazy, both are hungry and have been showing out for the culture.
The stakes are extreme. This is not just “I don’t like you, you don’t like me, let’s see who can embarrass each other the most.
The stakes are extreme. This is not just “I don’t like you, you don’t like me, let’s see who can embarrass each other the most.
- 5/8/2024
- by Shaheem Reid
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lovers & Friends 2024 has been canceled at the last-minute due to the threat of high winds and severe weather in Las Vegas on Saturday.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Las Vegas with the threat of sustained winds gusts exceeding 60 miles per hour. “Following advice from the National Weather Service and in consultation with local public officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists, and staff, and cancel tomorrow’s Lovers & Friends Festival,” organizers said in a statement.
“This was an incredibly heartbreaking decision to make as we are aware that fans have traveled from all over the world to enjoy this incredible lineup of superstars and have been looking forward to this event for several months,” the statement added. “We’ve worked hard to create an amazing event for you, and we are just as disappointed as you are.”
The one-day hip-hop...
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Las Vegas with the threat of sustained winds gusts exceeding 60 miles per hour. “Following advice from the National Weather Service and in consultation with local public officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists, and staff, and cancel tomorrow’s Lovers & Friends Festival,” organizers said in a statement.
“This was an incredibly heartbreaking decision to make as we are aware that fans have traveled from all over the world to enjoy this incredible lineup of superstars and have been looking forward to this event for several months,” the statement added. “We’ve worked hard to create an amazing event for you, and we are just as disappointed as you are.”
The one-day hip-hop...
- 5/4/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
[Editor’s note: The following article contains some spoilers for “Challengers.”]
“Then the lights go out and it’s just the three of us / You me and all that stuff we’re so scared of”
By the time Luca Guadagnino’s sexy, thrilling “Challengers” sticks two of its leads in — of all places — a suburban Applebee’s, we have a sense of where this is all going.
Built around a love triangle, Guadagnino’s latest stars Zendaya as once-in-a-generation tennis prodigy Tashi, who gets entangled (both personally and professionally) with the sparky Patrick (Josh O’Connor) and his more focused Bff Art (Mike Faist). Told in a nonlinear fashion, the film volleys back and forth between time and place, always coming to rest on a key 2019 match between Patrick and Art.
While screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes’ original script contains plenty of twists, turns, and revelations, the film starts in a place where we soon learn Tashi is retired, she’s married to...
“Then the lights go out and it’s just the three of us / You me and all that stuff we’re so scared of”
By the time Luca Guadagnino’s sexy, thrilling “Challengers” sticks two of its leads in — of all places — a suburban Applebee’s, we have a sense of where this is all going.
Built around a love triangle, Guadagnino’s latest stars Zendaya as once-in-a-generation tennis prodigy Tashi, who gets entangled (both personally and professionally) with the sparky Patrick (Josh O’Connor) and his more focused Bff Art (Mike Faist). Told in a nonlinear fashion, the film volleys back and forth between time and place, always coming to rest on a key 2019 match between Patrick and Art.
While screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes’ original script contains plenty of twists, turns, and revelations, the film starts in a place where we soon learn Tashi is retired, she’s married to...
- 4/26/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The spotlight is on hip-hop mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs following the Homeland Security raid on his two properties. Two of his sons, Christian “King” Combs and Justin Combs, were detained during the raid. But this isn’t the first time Diddy followers have seen his sons’ names in the press. Christian once explained a strange party experience he had involving Paris Hilton. Here’s what he said.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs’ son, Christian ‘King’ Combs, had a ‘lit’ party experience with Paris Hilton
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ son, Christian “King” Combs, is 26 years old in 2024, and he’s likely seen a few wild parties thrown by his dad. The hip-hop mogul knows how to throw a huge bash involving big names in the music world. Of course, Paris Hilton has attended multiple parties thrown by Diddy.
Christian was once interviewed and asked about his “strangest” interaction at a party.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs’ son, Christian ‘King’ Combs, had a ‘lit’ party experience with Paris Hilton
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ son, Christian “King” Combs, is 26 years old in 2024, and he’s likely seen a few wild parties thrown by his dad. The hip-hop mogul knows how to throw a huge bash involving big names in the music world. Of course, Paris Hilton has attended multiple parties thrown by Diddy.
Christian was once interviewed and asked about his “strangest” interaction at a party.
- 4/20/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ashanti is pregnant with her and Nelly’s first child, the singer confirmed Wednesday. The duo also announced they are engaged.
Ashanti announced the pregnancy news via an Instagram video that portrays her getting ready for a performance. A handler and her mother, Tina Douglas, take turns asking her how much time she needs until she’s ready, until the “Foolish” singer finally steps out to say, “I’m going to need about nine months.”
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Ashanti captioned the video, “Baby baby baby baby….” Nelly also posted the video to his own Instagram.
The singer then revealed their engagement to Essence, telling the outlet, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who...
Ashanti announced the pregnancy news via an Instagram video that portrays her getting ready for a performance. A handler and her mother, Tina Douglas, take turns asking her how much time she needs until she’s ready, until the “Foolish” singer finally steps out to say, “I’m going to need about nine months.”
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Ashanti captioned the video, “Baby baby baby baby….” Nelly also posted the video to his own Instagram.
The singer then revealed their engagement to Essence, telling the outlet, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who...
- 4/17/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ashanti and Nelly have some big news to share!!
The 43-year-old singer and the 49-year-old rapper rekindled their romance in 2023, a decade after splitting up, and now they’re officially becoming family.
Ashanti shared a video on Instagram announcing that she is pregnant with their first child together, along with the caption, “Baby baby baby baby…. ❤️...
The 43-year-old singer and the 49-year-old rapper rekindled their romance in 2023, a decade after splitting up, and now they’re officially becoming family.
Ashanti shared a video on Instagram announcing that she is pregnant with their first child together, along with the caption, “Baby baby baby baby…. ❤️...
- 4/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Nelly Furtado and Lucy Boynton pose for photos together at the premiere of their new movie The Greatest Hits held at El Capitan Theatre on Monday (April 15) in Hollywood.
The two ladies were joined by their co-stars Justin H Min and Austin Crute, as well as writer/director Ned Benson.
Noticeably missing at the premiere was David Corenswet, who is currently off filming the upcoming Superman movie!
In the movie, Harriet (Boynton) finds art imitating life when she discovers certain songs can transport her back in time – literally. While she relives the past through romantic memories of her former boyfriend (Corenswet), her time travelling collides with a burgeoning new love interest in the present (Min). As she takes her journey through the hypnotic connection between music and memory, she wonders – even if she could change the past, should she?
The Greatest Hits is currently out on Hulu. Check out the trailer here!
The two ladies were joined by their co-stars Justin H Min and Austin Crute, as well as writer/director Ned Benson.
Noticeably missing at the premiere was David Corenswet, who is currently off filming the upcoming Superman movie!
In the movie, Harriet (Boynton) finds art imitating life when she discovers certain songs can transport her back in time – literally. While she relives the past through romantic memories of her former boyfriend (Corenswet), her time travelling collides with a burgeoning new love interest in the present (Min). As she takes her journey through the hypnotic connection between music and memory, she wonders – even if she could change the past, should she?
The Greatest Hits is currently out on Hulu. Check out the trailer here!
- 4/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
We Don’t Fight Anymore singer Carly Pearce is on the road with Tim McGraw. Recently, she dished on what it’s like being on tour with the country legend. So, what did she have to say about her experience out on the road so far?
Carly Pearce Made A Big Splash With Hit Song
These days, when a lot of fans think about Carly Pearce, the first song that often comes to mind is her collaborative effort with Chris Stapleton, We Don’t Fight Anymore. As of this writing, the official music video has almost seven million views in the seven months since it dropped on YouTube.
Songs like this from Carly Pearce are extremely relatable. It’s a song that clearly resonates with listeners. This added exposure has also elevated Pearce’s profile as one of the top country artists to watch. Certainly, she has made enough impact...
Carly Pearce Made A Big Splash With Hit Song
These days, when a lot of fans think about Carly Pearce, the first song that often comes to mind is her collaborative effort with Chris Stapleton, We Don’t Fight Anymore. As of this writing, the official music video has almost seven million views in the seven months since it dropped on YouTube.
Songs like this from Carly Pearce are extremely relatable. It’s a song that clearly resonates with listeners. This added exposure has also elevated Pearce’s profile as one of the top country artists to watch. Certainly, she has made enough impact...
- 4/10/2024
- by Evan Morgan
- Country Music Alley
Carrie Underwood is a household name in country music, and is one of the biggest-selling artists to ever make waves in the genre. She is more than qualified to speak on country music, and recently, she gave her honest, raw take on the current state of the genre. So, what did she have to say?
Carrie Underwood Has Come A Long Way Since Her American Idol Start
Carrie Underwood was first introduced to a national audience when she competed on American Idol. She was the winner of Season 4 all the way back in 2005. Even back then, audiences recognized her star power. She may have not fully realized all of that potential until after winning her season, along with everything that came after, but the seeds for what she would become were already planted.
Carrie Underwood has gone on to become one of the biggest names in country music. Almost 20 years...
Carrie Underwood Has Come A Long Way Since Her American Idol Start
Carrie Underwood was first introduced to a national audience when she competed on American Idol. She was the winner of Season 4 all the way back in 2005. Even back then, audiences recognized her star power. She may have not fully realized all of that potential until after winning her season, along with everything that came after, but the seeds for what she would become were already planted.
Carrie Underwood has gone on to become one of the biggest names in country music. Almost 20 years...
- 4/5/2024
- by Evan Morgan
- Country Music Alley
Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo are battling out.
The producers who formed the songwriting duo The Neptunes are in a legal dispute over the group’s name, after Chad accused Pharrell of “fraudulently” seeking sole control over the trademarks, via Billboard.
Keep reading to find out more…
The Neptunes crafted songs for everyone from Nelly to Gwen Stefani to Justin Timberlake in the early ’00s. The duo have been friends since childhood, and were just inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022.
Attorneys for Chad accused Pharrell and his company of attempting to register trademarks for The Neptunes name, which they say violates their longstanding agreement to split everything equally.
“Throughout their over thirty year history, [Hugo] and Williams agreed to, and in fact, have divided all assets,” wrote Chad‘s attorney Kenneth D. Freundlich, a prominent music industry litigator. “By ignoring and excluding [Hugo] from the any and all...
The producers who formed the songwriting duo The Neptunes are in a legal dispute over the group’s name, after Chad accused Pharrell of “fraudulently” seeking sole control over the trademarks, via Billboard.
Keep reading to find out more…
The Neptunes crafted songs for everyone from Nelly to Gwen Stefani to Justin Timberlake in the early ’00s. The duo have been friends since childhood, and were just inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022.
Attorneys for Chad accused Pharrell and his company of attempting to register trademarks for The Neptunes name, which they say violates their longstanding agreement to split everything equally.
“Throughout their over thirty year history, [Hugo] and Williams agreed to, and in fact, have divided all assets,” wrote Chad‘s attorney Kenneth D. Freundlich, a prominent music industry litigator. “By ignoring and excluding [Hugo] from the any and all...
- 4/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
As I watch Thomas Blancheford’s character in Renegade Nell, I wonder to myself, What is the source of his evil? Is it because he lost his mother at a young age? Is it because he was raised by a single parent who also happens to be an aristocrat in the White Country? Regardless, Thomas has a massive pool of darkness inside him, which becomes an important theme in the villain’s narrative as well. I often think about what really makes people act in ways that are detrimental to themselves and society. Until and unless we’re talking about psychopaths, there shouldn’t really be any reason for a person to turn to the dark side. But again, we do not live in an ideal world, and the Thomas Blanchefords of this world often end up getting away with heinous crimes like murder. People often say that spoilt brats...
- 4/1/2024
- by Shrey Ashley Philip
- Film Fugitives
Set during the Jacobite insurrection in the early 1700s, Renegade Nell revolves around Nelly Jackson, who is presumed dead but returns with superpowers granted by a fairy named Billy Blind. Despite being a fantasy adventure, Renegade Nell is based on real incidents from the time. For example, the Jacobites were indeed supporters of James Francis Edward during this harrowing period of ideological war. While James was the Protestant Queen Anne’s own sibling, he was raised Catholic. While the Jacobites wanted their own ideas regarding the monarchy, the Queen had other plans; she supported moderate Tory politicians and was a supporter of the people. It makes sense that the Jacobites wanted full monarch control of the Kingdom, as it had only been a few decades since the British Civil War, which took away power from the monarch. It is said that Anne, Queen of Britain, was quite supportive of this...
- 3/31/2024
- by Shrey Ashley Philip
- Film Fugitives
Since her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, came out in 2000, Nelly Furtado has quietly worked on her music career and beyond. The “Turn Off the Light” singer celebrated an incredibly successful decade of music from 2000 to 2010. Then, fans saw her presence diminish as other artists emerged from the early aughts. What has Furtado been up to? Read on to see her glow-up from an early 2000s singing sensation to a dynamic entertainer, mom, and music artist in 2024.
Nelly Furtado before the 2024 Juno Awards at Scotiabank Centre on March 24 | Cindy Ord/Getty Images
On March 24, 2024, Furtado hosted the 2024 Juno Awards, which recognized achievements in Canadian music, including recordings and compositions. A Victoria, British Columbia native, Furtado stepped into the role of host with humor and grace. The Grammy Award winner walked the red carpet before the show in a wine-colored gown covered in sparkly sequins.
Nelly Furtado performs during the 2024 Juno Awards...
Nelly Furtado before the 2024 Juno Awards at Scotiabank Centre on March 24 | Cindy Ord/Getty Images
On March 24, 2024, Furtado hosted the 2024 Juno Awards, which recognized achievements in Canadian music, including recordings and compositions. A Victoria, British Columbia native, Furtado stepped into the role of host with humor and grace. The Grammy Award winner walked the red carpet before the show in a wine-colored gown covered in sparkly sequins.
Nelly Furtado performs during the 2024 Juno Awards...
- 3/28/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“I’m beginning to wonder if you’re not destined for very great things, Nelly Jackson. I’m beginning to wonder if you’ve been sent to the planet for something special.” So Nell (Louisa Harland) is told midway through Disney+’s Renegade Nell, but by that point the prediction feels like a wild understatement. After all, it’s coming from Billy Blind (Nick Mohammed), the mysterious sprite who occasionally grants her otherworldly gifts of strength, speed and invulnerability. Surely the narrative gods never intended her to apply such strange talents to a humdrum life.
What that specific “something special” might be, however, proves more difficult to pin down. Nell accomplishes plenty over the adventure’s first season, such that this common nobody even gets tangled up in the struggle between Queen Anne (Jodhi May) and the Jacobite traitors who would overthrow her. But Renegade Nell never does deliver on...
What that specific “something special” might be, however, proves more difficult to pin down. Nell accomplishes plenty over the adventure’s first season, such that this common nobody even gets tangled up in the struggle between Queen Anne (Jodhi May) and the Jacobite traitors who would overthrow her. But Renegade Nell never does deliver on...
- 3/28/2024
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ashanti and Nelly sparked pregnancy rumors in 2023 after the couple reunited 10 years post-breakup. The pair first dated in 2003 after meeting at a press conference for the Grammy Awards. However, the “Foolish” singer and “Hot in Here” rapper always remained tight-lipped about their love, barely acknowledging their relationship publicly.
Nelly and Ashanti at the 2003 Grammy Awards press conference | KMazur/WireImage
Twenty years later, in September 2023, Nelly confirmed their reconciliation on Boss Moves with Rasheeda. The now-49-year-old explained, “I think it surprised both of us.” The same day, Ashanti hard-launched their renewed relationship. The 43-year-old carried a custom clutch with a photo of her and Nelly on it to the 2023 MTV VMAs. Then, in October 2023, the pair became Instagram official.
Ashanti at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; 2nd photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV
Most recently, Nelly and Ashanti attended the Mark...
Nelly and Ashanti at the 2003 Grammy Awards press conference | KMazur/WireImage
Twenty years later, in September 2023, Nelly confirmed their reconciliation on Boss Moves with Rasheeda. The now-49-year-old explained, “I think it surprised both of us.” The same day, Ashanti hard-launched their renewed relationship. The 43-year-old carried a custom clutch with a photo of her and Nelly on it to the 2023 MTV VMAs. Then, in October 2023, the pair became Instagram official.
Ashanti at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; 2nd photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV
Most recently, Nelly and Ashanti attended the Mark...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kevin Hart received comedy’s ultimate honor — a deluge of insults mixed with genuine reverence — as he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Sunday night, March 24.
Hart himself took a supremely earnest approach to the night as he addressed the audience at the end of the evening. Per The Washington Post, he teared up while thanking his kids (“I breathe for you. I live for you”); credited his mother with shaping him into the person and comedian he became (“Take my mom away,...
Hart himself took a supremely earnest approach to the night as he addressed the audience at the end of the evening. Per The Washington Post, he teared up while thanking his kids (“I breathe for you. I live for you”); credited his mother with shaping him into the person and comedian he became (“Take my mom away,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Washington, D.C. — Kevin Hart was feted Sunday with the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize in a traditionally raucous affair that drew praise and flak in equal measure from a handful of comedic colleagues on hand for the occasion. The ceremony will air later this year on Netflix as part of the streamer’s multiyear deal with the Kennedy Center event.
Previous Twain honoree Dave Chappelle was on hand to salute the multifaceted entertainer whose standup comedic talents are matched by his prowess as film actor, producer, restauranteur and beverage magnate. So was Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Tiffany Haddish, among other friends and fellow comedians.
That extensive resume was ample grist for colleagues who trooped onto the Center’s Concert Hall stage as Hart and his family sat in a nearby box. The show concluded with the presentation of the award, a miniature Twain bust, by Kennedy Center chairman David Rubenstein.
Previous Twain honoree Dave Chappelle was on hand to salute the multifaceted entertainer whose standup comedic talents are matched by his prowess as film actor, producer, restauranteur and beverage magnate. So was Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Tiffany Haddish, among other friends and fellow comedians.
That extensive resume was ample grist for colleagues who trooped onto the Center’s Concert Hall stage as Hart and his family sat in a nearby box. The show concluded with the presentation of the award, a miniature Twain bust, by Kennedy Center chairman David Rubenstein.
- 3/25/2024
- by Paul Harris
- Variety Film + TV
As Kevin Hart sat in the audience with family and friends for The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, there were many jokes about his height, quips about his wealth and jabs at his productivity.
What there was very little of was anything political, reflecting Hart’s own style that tends to avoid such topical humor.
Chris Rock did have one moment, though.
“The Mark Twain Award this year. If Trump wins, next year will be the Mark Fuhrman award,” Rock said.
As the audience laughed, Rock added, “It’s going to be nothing but banjos up there.”
He also was among the comics who did a bit of roasting of Hart. “Look at that smile,” Rock said. “You got that second wife happiness.” Hart, surrounded by his wife and kids, laughed.
Like others, though, Rock talked of Hart’s rise to become one of the most successful comedians of all time,...
What there was very little of was anything political, reflecting Hart’s own style that tends to avoid such topical humor.
Chris Rock did have one moment, though.
“The Mark Twain Award this year. If Trump wins, next year will be the Mark Fuhrman award,” Rock said.
As the audience laughed, Rock added, “It’s going to be nothing but banjos up there.”
He also was among the comics who did a bit of roasting of Hart. “Look at that smile,” Rock said. “You got that second wife happiness.” Hart, surrounded by his wife and kids, laughed.
Like others, though, Rock talked of Hart’s rise to become one of the most successful comedians of all time,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Hart wiped away tears on stage as he looked up from the bronze bust on a pedestal to the trio of comedy legends who had come to witness his professional highlight.
In the VIP balcony of the Kennedy Center opera house, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle sat side by side, watching Hart accept the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy Sunday night.
“I didn’t start doing what I was doing to get awards,” Hart said. “I just fell in love with the idea of comedy.”
Hart rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of his country’s most recognizable performers — honing a signature style that combines his diminutive height, expressive face and motormouth delivery into an arena-packing stand-up act. He became the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in a raucous ceremony...
In the VIP balcony of the Kennedy Center opera house, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle sat side by side, watching Hart accept the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy Sunday night.
“I didn’t start doing what I was doing to get awards,” Hart said. “I just fell in love with the idea of comedy.”
Hart rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of his country’s most recognizable performers — honing a signature style that combines his diminutive height, expressive face and motormouth delivery into an arena-packing stand-up act. He became the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in a raucous ceremony...
- 3/25/2024
- by The Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has become the latest home for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
The streamer has struck a multi-year deal with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to air the event. Last year, the event aired on CNN and before that PBS aired it for over 20 years. Comedy Central hosted it before PBS.
The move comes as Kevin Hart, who has done a number of standup specials for Netflix, is set to be honored at the ceremony, which has previously feted the likes of Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Tina Fey, Carol Burnett and Richard Pryor.
The show will also feature Dave Burd aka Lil Dicky, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Chelsea Handler, Nelly, The Plastic Cup Boyz, Keith Robinson, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and J.B. Smoove.
The streamer will not, however, be adding the Mark...
The streamer has struck a multi-year deal with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to air the event. Last year, the event aired on CNN and before that PBS aired it for over 20 years. Comedy Central hosted it before PBS.
The move comes as Kevin Hart, who has done a number of standup specials for Netflix, is set to be honored at the ceremony, which has previously feted the likes of Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Tina Fey, Carol Burnett and Richard Pryor.
The show will also feature Dave Burd aka Lil Dicky, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Chelsea Handler, Nelly, The Plastic Cup Boyz, Keith Robinson, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and J.B. Smoove.
The streamer will not, however, be adding the Mark...
- 3/14/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A year after it moved from its longtime PBS home to CNN, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is switching telecast partners again. Netflix has struck a multi-year deal with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to move the Mark Twain Prize event to the streamer.
The deal begins this year, with Kevin Hart honored at the ceremony. This marks the 25th anniversary of the Mark Twain Prize, and Hart will be recognized “for his extraordinary contributions to the genre and his impressive achievements across comedy, film, and television.” This year’s event takes placeat the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, March 24, and will be taped to premiere on Netflix on Saturday, May 11 — as the Netflix is a Joke Fest takes place in Los Angeles.
Performers set for this year’s Mark Twain ceremony including Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish,...
The deal begins this year, with Kevin Hart honored at the ceremony. This marks the 25th anniversary of the Mark Twain Prize, and Hart will be recognized “for his extraordinary contributions to the genre and his impressive achievements across comedy, film, and television.” This year’s event takes placeat the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, March 24, and will be taped to premiere on Netflix on Saturday, May 11 — as the Netflix is a Joke Fest takes place in Los Angeles.
Performers set for this year’s Mark Twain ceremony including Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Disney+’s official trailer for Renegade Nell shows the titular character in action, taking on all comers and warning everyone never to call her Nelly. Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) stars as Nell in the action-adventure fantasy series premiering on the streaming service on March 29, 2024.
The cast also includes Frank Dillane as Charles Devereux, Alice Kremelberg as Sofia Wilmot, Ényì Okoronkwo as Rasselas, Jake Dunn as Thomas Blancheford, Bo Bragason as Roxy Trotter, and Florence Keen as George Trotter. Nick Mohammed plays Billy Blind, Joely Richardson is Lady Eularia Moggerhangar, Adrian Lester is Robert Hennessey, Pip Torrens is Lord Blancheford, and Craig Parkinson is Sam Trotter.
Ényì Okoronkwo as Rasselas and Louisa Harland as Nell Jackson in ‘Renegade Nell’
“Nell Jackson, a quick-witted and courageous young woman, finds herself framed for murder and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious outlaw in 18th-century England,” reads Disney+’s synopsis. “But when a magical spirit called Billy Blind appears,...
The cast also includes Frank Dillane as Charles Devereux, Alice Kremelberg as Sofia Wilmot, Ényì Okoronkwo as Rasselas, Jake Dunn as Thomas Blancheford, Bo Bragason as Roxy Trotter, and Florence Keen as George Trotter. Nick Mohammed plays Billy Blind, Joely Richardson is Lady Eularia Moggerhangar, Adrian Lester is Robert Hennessey, Pip Torrens is Lord Blancheford, and Craig Parkinson is Sam Trotter.
Ényì Okoronkwo as Rasselas and Louisa Harland as Nell Jackson in ‘Renegade Nell’
“Nell Jackson, a quick-witted and courageous young woman, finds herself framed for murder and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious outlaw in 18th-century England,” reads Disney+’s synopsis. “But when a magical spirit called Billy Blind appears,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Back in 2002, Nelly Furtado and Juanes teamed up for “Fotografía,” a wistful guitar ballad that hit Number One on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Latin Pop Airplay charts. At the time, both artists had rocketed to stardom with their debut albums, Furtado with Whoa Nelly! and Juanes with Fijate Bien. “Fotografía” united two forces from different parts of the industry and put their chemistry front and center, showcasing Furtado singing in Spanish for the first time. It quickly became a standout on Juanes’ seminal sophomore album, Un Día Normal.
- 3/12/2024
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
New Drake-produced doscuseries “Magic City: An American Fantasy” debuted at SXSW Monday night to a roaring crowd packed with friends, patrons and fans of the project’s titular iconic Atlanta strip club, Magic City.
After the first episode of the three-part doc, which does not yet have a distributor or platform attached, was screened, producer Cole Brown and director Charles Todd fielded a few questions from the audience, including “Was there anything too explicit to put in the documentary?”
“We wanted to walk a fine line with nudity, in particular — where you can’t make a documentary about a strip club and not have any nudity, it just isn’t true to form — and you’re trying to tell the true story,” Brown said. “At the same time, we didn’t want it to be salacious, gratuitous. We wanted to use it in such a way that you’re...
After the first episode of the three-part doc, which does not yet have a distributor or platform attached, was screened, producer Cole Brown and director Charles Todd fielded a few questions from the audience, including “Was there anything too explicit to put in the documentary?”
“We wanted to walk a fine line with nudity, in particular — where you can’t make a documentary about a strip club and not have any nudity, it just isn’t true to form — and you’re trying to tell the true story,” Brown said. “At the same time, we didn’t want it to be salacious, gratuitous. We wanted to use it in such a way that you’re...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Occasional Teen Mom star, Nelson Thomas’ foot has officially been amputated after being in a car crash that almost took his life. So, how is he feeling after this ordeal and how is the healing process? Read on for all of the details.
Teen Mom Nelson Thomas’ Foot Officially Amputated
It had been discussed that this was happening but now, Nelson Thomas’ foot is gone. The thirty-four-year-old MTV personality was in a car crash in 2023. It nearly claimed his life and after the wreck, he was suffering with his health.
Nelson Thomas – Instagram
That was when he decided that it was best to have his foot amputated to make his life easier and to avoid continued health issues. Now, in September 2023, Nelson shared that he had not gotten the best news when it came to his ankle. It was not what he wanted to hear and then he was left...
Teen Mom Nelson Thomas’ Foot Officially Amputated
It had been discussed that this was happening but now, Nelson Thomas’ foot is gone. The thirty-four-year-old MTV personality was in a car crash in 2023. It nearly claimed his life and after the wreck, he was suffering with his health.
Nelson Thomas – Instagram
That was when he decided that it was best to have his foot amputated to make his life easier and to avoid continued health issues. Now, in September 2023, Nelson shared that he had not gotten the best news when it came to his ankle. It was not what he wanted to hear and then he was left...
- 3/8/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Kelly Rowland opened up about that viral “text message” that she certainly didn’t send to Nelly in their “Dilemma” music video.
In the 2002 music video, Kelly appears to believe that she sent her collaborator a message. However, she typed it out in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet instead of in an actual text thread. That pretty solidly guaranteed that he never received the message.
The silly error has gone viral multiple times over the years, and she addressed the jokes about it in a new interview.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Do you know how much flack I get from that,” Kelly joked on Mystical Kitchen’s Last Meal. “I’m so used to it now.”
When asked if anyone noticed that the message was getting written in Excel at the time, the hitmaker said, “No, and I’m actually mad at them that they didn’t because they made me look nuts.
In the 2002 music video, Kelly appears to believe that she sent her collaborator a message. However, she typed it out in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet instead of in an actual text thread. That pretty solidly guaranteed that he never received the message.
The silly error has gone viral multiple times over the years, and she addressed the jokes about it in a new interview.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Do you know how much flack I get from that,” Kelly joked on Mystical Kitchen’s Last Meal. “I’m so used to it now.”
When asked if anyone noticed that the message was getting written in Excel at the time, the hitmaker said, “No, and I’m actually mad at them that they didn’t because they made me look nuts.
- 3/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The musical seeds that Miley Cyrus and Pharrell Williams planted more than a decade ago are in full bloom on their newly-released single “Doctor (Work It Out).” The song, which was first created in 2012 around the time that Cyrus was working on her 2013 album Bangerz, leaked online in 2017, but the new and improved version marks their first official collaboration since 2014.
“We just knew it was early. We just knew we was on something that felt good to us, but just because the iPad came out when it came out doesn...
“We just knew it was early. We just knew we was on something that felt good to us, but just because the iPad came out when it came out doesn...
- 3/1/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Usher Raymond IV simply known as Usher is one of the biggest names in the music industry today. He released his first album three decades ago and has been turning out hits ever since.
In 2023, it was announced that the artist was headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show in Las Vegas. And now people have tons of questions as the superstar takes the big stage. Here are a few facts about the “My Boo” artist including his age, his height, and how many times he’s been married.
Usher’s age and how he was discovered Usher performs onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Usher was born on Oct. 14, 1978, to parents Jonnetta Patton and Usher Raymond III in Dallas, Texas but he grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He began singing in a local church choir. Realizing his talent, Usher’s mother encouraged...
In 2023, it was announced that the artist was headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show in Las Vegas. And now people have tons of questions as the superstar takes the big stage. Here are a few facts about the “My Boo” artist including his age, his height, and how many times he’s been married.
Usher’s age and how he was discovered Usher performs onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Usher was born on Oct. 14, 1978, to parents Jonnetta Patton and Usher Raymond III in Dallas, Texas but he grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He began singing in a local church choir. Realizing his talent, Usher’s mother encouraged...
- 2/12/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The My 00’s Playlist Tour is stacked with rap and R&b artists reuniting to perform their biggest hits as they tour the U.S. in 2024. Among the headliners: “Foolish” singer Ashanti. The now-43-year-old joined several rappers in Corpus Christi, Texas, over the weekend, sparking rumors about her possible pregnancy.
Ja Rule and Ashanti perform on January 26, 2024 | Thaddaeus McAdams/WireImage
Ashanti stepped onstage with Ja Rule to perform their 2002 hit song, “Mesmerize.” The pair were clearly enjoying themselves onstage as Ja donned a black Amiri sweatsuit and black Amiri hat.
Ashanti performs on January 26, 2024 | Thaddaeus McAdams/WireImage
The R&b singer danced with her backup performers while wearing large hoop earrings, layered pearl necklaces, and a blinged-out Givenchy sweatshirt. Thigh-high leather boots showed off her curves and fanned the flames of pregnancy rumors. The oversized fit of the sweatshirt also hinted at a tummy cover-up.
Ja Rule and Ashanti...
Ja Rule and Ashanti perform on January 26, 2024 | Thaddaeus McAdams/WireImage
Ashanti stepped onstage with Ja Rule to perform their 2002 hit song, “Mesmerize.” The pair were clearly enjoying themselves onstage as Ja donned a black Amiri sweatsuit and black Amiri hat.
Ashanti performs on January 26, 2024 | Thaddaeus McAdams/WireImage
The R&b singer danced with her backup performers while wearing large hoop earrings, layered pearl necklaces, and a blinged-out Givenchy sweatshirt. Thigh-high leather boots showed off her curves and fanned the flames of pregnancy rumors. The oversized fit of the sweatshirt also hinted at a tummy cover-up.
Ja Rule and Ashanti...
- 1/30/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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
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Quick Answer: Three-day BottleRock tickets are currently available on StubHub and Vivid Seats. Fans can also request them through BottleRock’s website.
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It’s been over a decade since the BottleRock music festival first opened in Napa Valley. Kicking off over Memorial Day weekend, the three-day event will return once again to give fans their “first taste of summer.” On this year’s menu: excellent wine,...
Quick Answer: Three-day BottleRock tickets are currently available on StubHub and Vivid Seats. Fans can also request them through BottleRock’s website.
Buy on StubHub
It’s been over a decade since the BottleRock music festival first opened in Napa Valley. Kicking off over Memorial Day weekend, the three-day event will return once again to give fans their “first taste of summer.” On this year’s menu: excellent wine,...
- 1/22/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
Last year, Janet Jackson made her grand return to the stage with the Together Again tour after being off the road for four years. And now that she’s been bitten by the performance bug once again, she doesn’t want the fun to end. On Tuesday, the music icon announced the summer 2024 return of her Together Again tour.
Nelly will join Jackson as a special guest on the 35-date run scheduled to kick off on June 4 in Palm Desert. The musician will make stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco,...
Nelly will join Jackson as a special guest on the 35-date run scheduled to kick off on June 4 in Palm Desert. The musician will make stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Janet Jackson is bringing her “Together Again Tour” back on the road in Summer 2024, with Nelly as a special guest across all dates.
Kicking off on June 4th in Palm Desert, California, Jackson’s 35-date run will make subsequent stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, and more before wrapping up in Phoenix on July 30th.
A Live Nation pre-sale will begin on Thursday, January 18th (use access code Spotlight) ahead of the general on-sale slated for Friday, January 19th via Ticketmaster.
Once tickets are on sale, you can also find them at StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
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“Together Again Tour” initially launched in 2023 with a sold-out run of 36 shows that marked the best-selling trek of Jackson’s career.
Kicking off on June 4th in Palm Desert, California, Jackson’s 35-date run will make subsequent stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, and more before wrapping up in Phoenix on July 30th.
A Live Nation pre-sale will begin on Thursday, January 18th (use access code Spotlight) ahead of the general on-sale slated for Friday, January 19th via Ticketmaster.
Once tickets are on sale, you can also find them at StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Get Janet Jackson Tickets Here
“Together Again Tour” initially launched in 2023 with a sold-out run of 36 shows that marked the best-selling trek of Jackson’s career.
- 1/16/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The last time Sean Combs’ music competed at the Grammys, a then-unknown Mark Zuckerberg had just created Facebook, Nipplegate occurred at the Super Bowl and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King garnered a record-tying 11 Oscars. It was 2004, and Combs, aka Diddy, won best rap performance by a group or duo — his third Grammy — for the thumping hit “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” featuring Nelly and Murphy Lee. The track appeared on the Bad Boys II soundtrack, which Diddy executive produced and released on his Bad Boy label.
So his return to the Grammys, two decades later with a nomination for best progressive R&b album for his The Love Album: Off the Grid, is a major feat — and a proud moment for the artist. Some would even call the nomination a win (though we should note that there is zero chance his album can compete with Sza’s...
So his return to the Grammys, two decades later with a nomination for best progressive R&b album for his The Love Album: Off the Grid, is a major feat — and a proud moment for the artist. Some would even call the nomination a win (though we should note that there is zero chance his album can compete with Sza’s...
- 1/12/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Our first look at the 2024 SXSW Film & TV festival lineup has officially been unveiled, and will open with the highly-anticipated Netflix series “3 Body Problem,” co-created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, screening Opening Night as a TV premiere. On the film front, David Leitch’s Ryan Gosling-starring actioner “The Fall Guy” is set as the fest’s Centerpiece screening.
This year’s festival runs from March 8 – 16 in Austin, Texas. Claudette Godfrey, VP of Film & TV, teased the 2024 slate in an official statement: “Buckle up, folks! The first wave of our spectacular lineup for SXSW 2024 is here. Brace yourselves for an epic mix of films, TV, and Xr experiences that will deliver a high-octane blend of entertainment and inspiration to our legendary audiences. We’re excited to open our TV Premieres with the must-see ‘3 Body Problem’ and thrilled to welcome ‘The Fall Guy’ as our explosive Centerpiece Screening.
This year’s festival runs from March 8 – 16 in Austin, Texas. Claudette Godfrey, VP of Film & TV, teased the 2024 slate in an official statement: “Buckle up, folks! The first wave of our spectacular lineup for SXSW 2024 is here. Brace yourselves for an epic mix of films, TV, and Xr experiences that will deliver a high-octane blend of entertainment and inspiration to our legendary audiences. We’re excited to open our TV Premieres with the must-see ‘3 Body Problem’ and thrilled to welcome ‘The Fall Guy’ as our explosive Centerpiece Screening.
- 1/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Gulf Shores is ready to welcome country queens, sad bois, and ravers for this year’s Hangout Music Festival. On Wednesday, Alabama’s annual music fest announced that Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, and Odesza will headline the 2024 iteration, scheduled for May 17 through May 19.
The Chainsmokers, Cage the Elephant, Dominic Fike, Reneé Rapp, Nelly, and Chappell Roan are also slated to perform. On the rap and hip-hop side, the lineup features Nelly, Doechii, Sexyy Red, and Nle Choppa.
Other notable artists on the list are All Time Low, Flyana Boss,...
The Chainsmokers, Cage the Elephant, Dominic Fike, Reneé Rapp, Nelly, and Chappell Roan are also slated to perform. On the rap and hip-hop side, the lineup features Nelly, Doechii, Sexyy Red, and Nle Choppa.
Other notable artists on the list are All Time Low, Flyana Boss,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The 2024 BottleRock Napa Valley festival, which takes place May 24 to 26 in Napa Valley, California, will feature headlining sets by Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, and Maná. The lineup also includes Kali Uchis, Megan Thee Stallion, Queens of the Stone Age, The Kid Laroi, Dominic Fike, St. Vincent, Norah Jones, The Offspring, My Morning Jacket, Nelly, T-Pain, Miike Snow, Oliver Tree, Bebe Rexha, and Cold War Kids. Three-day general admission tickets go on-sale January 9 for $456 a person on the festival’s website.
The first BottleRock festival took place in May...
The first BottleRock festival took place in May...
- 1/8/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
BottleRock Napa Valley has revealed its 2024 lineup featuring headliners Pearl Jam, Stevie Nicks, Ed Sheeran, and Maná, along with other notable acts including Queens of the Stone Age, Megan Thee Stallion, Kali Uchis, My Morning Jacket, The Offspring, and St. Vincent.
The three-day music, food, and wine festival goes down May 24th-26th, 2024 at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa Valley, California.
The lineup also promises performances from Norah Jones, Miike Snow, Gogol Bordello, Dominic Fike, Nelly, T-Pain, Chevy Metal, Holly Humberstone, The Soul Rebels featuring Talib Kweli, Pete Yorn, Momma, Bully, Mondo Cozmo, Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters, Action Bronson, Bebe Rexha, Stephen Marley, The Beaches, Tower of Power, The Record Company, Royel Otis, and more.
Tickets to BottleRock Napa Valley 2024, including three-day Ga passes, are available beginning Tuesday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m. Pt.
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BottleRock Napa Reveals 2024 Lineup with Pearl Jam,...
The three-day music, food, and wine festival goes down May 24th-26th, 2024 at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa Valley, California.
The lineup also promises performances from Norah Jones, Miike Snow, Gogol Bordello, Dominic Fike, Nelly, T-Pain, Chevy Metal, Holly Humberstone, The Soul Rebels featuring Talib Kweli, Pete Yorn, Momma, Bully, Mondo Cozmo, Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters, Action Bronson, Bebe Rexha, Stephen Marley, The Beaches, Tower of Power, The Record Company, Royel Otis, and more.
Tickets to BottleRock Napa Valley 2024, including three-day Ga passes, are available beginning Tuesday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m. Pt.
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BottleRock Napa Reveals 2024 Lineup with Pearl Jam,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
And then there were four. Season 10 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer” airs this Wednesday with finalists Donut (Group C champion), Sea Queen (Group B winner), Cow (Group A victor) and Group A “Ding Dong Keep It On” recipient Gazelle. Variety has a first look at Donut’s emotional finale performance, dedicated to his late wife. Scroll down for a preview.
Here’s who has been unmasked so far in Season 10: John Oates as Anteater, Keyshia Cole as Candelabra, Sebastian Bach as Tiki, Ginuwine as Husky, Ashley Parker Angel as S’more, Metta World Peace as Cuddle Monster, Luann de Lesseps as Hibiscus, Tyler Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky and one-time special guest Demi Lovato as Anonymouse.
According to the show, Season 10 contestants “boast a combined 40 medals, 33 Grammy nominations, seven hall of fame awards,...
Here’s who has been unmasked so far in Season 10: John Oates as Anteater, Keyshia Cole as Candelabra, Sebastian Bach as Tiki, Ginuwine as Husky, Ashley Parker Angel as S’more, Metta World Peace as Cuddle Monster, Luann de Lesseps as Hibiscus, Tyler Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky and one-time special guest Demi Lovato as Anonymouse.
According to the show, Season 10 contestants “boast a combined 40 medals, 33 Grammy nominations, seven hall of fame awards,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
As the 50th anniversary of hip-hop comes to a close, the Recording Academy has one last trick up its sleeve to honor the pillars of the culture.
The Academy joins forces with CBS for “A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” an aural spectacular that’s as much an ode to the culture as it is a documentation of it. Throughout the two-hour special, rappers and DJs from all walks of life come together to celebrate what started in the Bronx in the 1970s and spread across the world, charting its impact through a strong lineup of rappers, beatboxers, dancers, DJs and presenters.
The special, filmed at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on Nov, 8, features a laundry list of performers spanning both decades and regions. Just a sampling of the artists: Queen Latifah, Common, Public Enemy, Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri, Yg, Too Short, E-40, De La Soul,...
The Academy joins forces with CBS for “A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” an aural spectacular that’s as much an ode to the culture as it is a documentation of it. Throughout the two-hour special, rappers and DJs from all walks of life come together to celebrate what started in the Bronx in the 1970s and spread across the world, charting its impact through a strong lineup of rappers, beatboxers, dancers, DJs and presenters.
The special, filmed at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on Nov, 8, features a laundry list of performers spanning both decades and regions. Just a sampling of the artists: Queen Latifah, Common, Public Enemy, Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri, Yg, Too Short, E-40, De La Soul,...
- 12/10/2023
- by Steven J. Horowitz
- Variety Film + TV
A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip Hop is airing tonight!
The star-studded tribute celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop will air Sunday, December 10, at 8:30 p.m. Et/8 p.m. Pt on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
The two-hour live concert special will feature incredible performances from hip hop legends and Grammy-winning artists, and promises to showcase and celebrate the genre’s profound history and monumental cultural impact around the world.
The special taped November 8 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Keep reading to find out more…
A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip Hop Performers List:
2 Chainz
Akon
Arrested Development
Battlecat
Big Daddy Kane
Black Sheep
Black Thought
Blaqbonez
Boosie Badazz
Bun B
Chance The Rapper
Coi LeRay
Common
Cypress Hill
D-Nice
De La Soul
Digable Planets
DJ Diamond Kuts
DJ Greg Stree
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
DJ Quik...
The star-studded tribute celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop will air Sunday, December 10, at 8:30 p.m. Et/8 p.m. Pt on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
The two-hour live concert special will feature incredible performances from hip hop legends and Grammy-winning artists, and promises to showcase and celebrate the genre’s profound history and monumental cultural impact around the world.
The special taped November 8 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Keep reading to find out more…
A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip Hop Performers List:
2 Chainz
Akon
Arrested Development
Battlecat
Big Daddy Kane
Black Sheep
Black Thought
Blaqbonez
Boosie Badazz
Bun B
Chance The Rapper
Coi LeRay
Common
Cypress Hill
D-Nice
De La Soul
Digable Planets
DJ Diamond Kuts
DJ Greg Stree
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
DJ Quik...
- 12/10/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
At the height of their careers, Ashanti and Nelly became everyone’s favorite music power couple when they began dating. Then in 2013, after several years together, they broke up.
Ashanti admitted that she and the rapper did not speak for a while after they split. But in December 2022, the two reunited for a performance leaving hope that they would give their relationship another shot. Fast-forward to December 2023 and the pair elated fans when they announced they’re expecting their first child together.
Nelly and Ashanti, attend a gala together in New York City | Theo Wargo/WireImage for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation
Here’s more about Ashanti and Nelly including what their age difference is.
Ashanti’s age
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas was born on Oct. 13, 1980, to parents Tina Douglas and Ken-Kaide Thomas Douglas.
Ashanti burst onto the music scene in 2001 when she was featured on Ja Rule’s song “Always on Time.
Ashanti admitted that she and the rapper did not speak for a while after they split. But in December 2022, the two reunited for a performance leaving hope that they would give their relationship another shot. Fast-forward to December 2023 and the pair elated fans when they announced they’re expecting their first child together.
Nelly and Ashanti, attend a gala together in New York City | Theo Wargo/WireImage for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation
Here’s more about Ashanti and Nelly including what their age difference is.
Ashanti’s age
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas was born on Oct. 13, 1980, to parents Tina Douglas and Ken-Kaide Thomas Douglas.
Ashanti burst onto the music scene in 2001 when she was featured on Ja Rule’s song “Always on Time.
- 12/7/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Joey King Once Went Candid About Reuniting With Ex-Boyfriend Jacob Elordi For The Kissing Booth 2!(Photo Credit –IMDb)
The Kissing Booth film series, starring Joey King and Jacob Elordi, has often been termed a cult classic by rom-com lovers. However, recently, Elordi discredited the franchise by saying he didn’t want to make those films. His criticism of the trilogy did not go down well with many Hollywood stars, including his co-star, King, who has now said that it’s unfortunate that anyone would feel that way.
Joey and Jacob starred as love interests in the Kissing Booth movies. The three-part film series ran from 2018 to 2021. The lead pair dated in real life from 2017 to 2018, and their whirlwind romance grabbed many eyeballs, with tabloids dubbing them as the new power couple of Hollywood. During the filming of the second film, the on-screen couple had already broken up off-screen, which...
The Kissing Booth film series, starring Joey King and Jacob Elordi, has often been termed a cult classic by rom-com lovers. However, recently, Elordi discredited the franchise by saying he didn’t want to make those films. His criticism of the trilogy did not go down well with many Hollywood stars, including his co-star, King, who has now said that it’s unfortunate that anyone would feel that way.
Joey and Jacob starred as love interests in the Kissing Booth movies. The three-part film series ran from 2018 to 2021. The lead pair dated in real life from 2017 to 2018, and their whirlwind romance grabbed many eyeballs, with tabloids dubbing them as the new power couple of Hollywood. During the filming of the second film, the on-screen couple had already broken up off-screen, which...
- 12/5/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
Will Grammy-winner Jason Mraz win the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy this season on “Dancing with the Stars”? He’s one of five finalists headed into the December 5 season finale, and he’s the latest in a long line of successful recording artists who have appeared on the show.
SEEJason Mraz was meme-worthy throughout ‘Monster Night’ on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ [Watch]
It’s hard to know how musicians will do on “DWTS.” Given their professional experience, they usually have a natural sense of rhythm and musicality, but they don’t always have prior dance experience, and they don’t always make it far in the competition. Sometimes they fall short like Spice Girls member Melanie C, “American Idol” champ Jordin Sparks and R&b star Tinashe, often because viewer voters let them down.
But multiple music stars have won the Mirror Ball Trophy in seasons past: 98 Degrees member Drew Lachey,...
SEEJason Mraz was meme-worthy throughout ‘Monster Night’ on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ [Watch]
It’s hard to know how musicians will do on “DWTS.” Given their professional experience, they usually have a natural sense of rhythm and musicality, but they don’t always have prior dance experience, and they don’t always make it far in the competition. Sometimes they fall short like Spice Girls member Melanie C, “American Idol” champ Jordin Sparks and R&b star Tinashe, often because viewer voters let them down.
But multiple music stars have won the Mirror Ball Trophy in seasons past: 98 Degrees member Drew Lachey,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Jonathan Majors Career Timeline In A Glimpse(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Jonathan Majors has gained much recognition for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He started his career on the small screen and is now associated with one of the highest-grossing studios. However, his professional life has taken a hit with the assault charges against him, and the trial is underway; let us look at his career timeline from When We Rise to Creed III and Loki 2.
The actor was born in California and studied at Duncanville High School. He was so inspired by Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, especially by Heath Ledger’s Joker, that he joined the theatres. He then went to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to get his bachelor’s degree and earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama in 2016.
Jonathan...
Jonathan Majors has gained much recognition for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He started his career on the small screen and is now associated with one of the highest-grossing studios. However, his professional life has taken a hit with the assault charges against him, and the trial is underway; let us look at his career timeline from When We Rise to Creed III and Loki 2.
The actor was born in California and studied at Duncanville High School. He was so inspired by Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, especially by Heath Ledger’s Joker, that he joined the theatres. He then went to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to get his bachelor’s degree and earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama in 2016.
Jonathan...
- 12/5/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Hugh Grant Goes Candid About Playing Oompa Loompa In Upcoming Film Wonka! ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )
Hollywood star Hugh Grant will soon be seen as Oompa Loompa in Paul King’s Wonka, which features American-French actor Timothee Chalamet in the titular role. The musical fantasy chronicles the origin story of candy maker Willy Wonka, a character who was first introduced in 1964 by Roald Dahl in the children’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and has most famously been portrayed on-screen by Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Johnny Depp in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). In the 1971 film starring Wilder, the factory had many workers with orange skin and green hair; Grant’s appearance takes inspiration from the same in the upcoming film.
Grant’s character in Wonka was filmed using too many cameras and other tools for animators to animate his movements, which, the 63-year-old said,...
Hollywood star Hugh Grant will soon be seen as Oompa Loompa in Paul King’s Wonka, which features American-French actor Timothee Chalamet in the titular role. The musical fantasy chronicles the origin story of candy maker Willy Wonka, a character who was first introduced in 1964 by Roald Dahl in the children’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and has most famously been portrayed on-screen by Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Johnny Depp in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). In the 1971 film starring Wilder, the factory had many workers with orange skin and green hair; Grant’s appearance takes inspiration from the same in the upcoming film.
Grant’s character in Wonka was filmed using too many cameras and other tools for animators to animate his movements, which, the 63-year-old said,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
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