Rapper Nicki Minaj apologized for postponing her concert after her arrest in Amsterdam for alleged drug possession. Minaj live-streamed the arrest on her Instagram account. Footage shows police officers talking to Minaj and asking her to enter a vehicle to transport her to the police station.
One of the officers can be heard saying, “You’re under arrest . . . because you’re carrying drugs.” Police say Minaj possessed “soft drugs,” which include marijuana. Minaj denied the accusations and claimed authorities took her luggage without her consent. The arrest caused Minaj to postpone her Pink Friday 2 World Tour Saturday concert in Manchester, England.
Dutch police released a statement about the arrest, saying Minaj was fined and allowed to continue on her tour. On X, Minaj shared her thoughts on the incident. “Keep in mind they took my bags without consent,” she wrote. “My security has already advised them those pre-rolls belong to him.
One of the officers can be heard saying, “You’re under arrest . . . because you’re carrying drugs.” Police say Minaj possessed “soft drugs,” which include marijuana. Minaj denied the accusations and claimed authorities took her luggage without her consent. The arrest caused Minaj to postpone her Pink Friday 2 World Tour Saturday concert in Manchester, England.
Dutch police released a statement about the arrest, saying Minaj was fined and allowed to continue on her tour. On X, Minaj shared her thoughts on the incident. “Keep in mind they took my bags without consent,” she wrote. “My security has already advised them those pre-rolls belong to him.
- 5/27/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
On Saturday, May 25, the “Bang Bang” rapper Nicki Minaj shared a live stream of herself being arrested by Dutch officials at Amsterdam airport for allegedly being in possession of drugs.
In the video, Minaj could be heard screaming at the officers who asked her to get in a van so they could take her to the police station.
The American rapper was on her way to her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” scheduled to be held at Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England when she was stopped and told she was “under arrest” for “carrying drugs.” She kept shouting that she would not go anywhere without her lawyer while repeatedly denying the allegations.
The songstress whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty later took to her X account (formerly known as Twitter) to tell her followers, “Now they said I have to go 5 mins away to make a statement about my security to the police precinct.
In the video, Minaj could be heard screaming at the officers who asked her to get in a van so they could take her to the police station.
The American rapper was on her way to her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” scheduled to be held at Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England when she was stopped and told she was “under arrest” for “carrying drugs.” She kept shouting that she would not go anywhere without her lawyer while repeatedly denying the allegations.
The songstress whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty later took to her X account (formerly known as Twitter) to tell her followers, “Now they said I have to go 5 mins away to make a statement about my security to the police precinct.
- 5/27/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
Madonna‘s worst songs are, at least, bizarrely awful. They’re the sort of bad tunes that could only come from someone with the Material Girl’s ambition. One of them is possibly the only pop song to include the word “spanky.”
1. ‘Hanky Panky’
Writing a jazz tune called “Hanky Panky” is a horribly kitschy move. Madonna makes “Hanky Panky” even worse by rhyming “hanky panky” with “spanky.” Yes, this is a pop tune about erotic spanking. The fact that this hit No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 is mind-boggling.
For her movie Dick Tracy, Madonna went retro and released an album of retro jazz tunes. Going retro would be another artist’s excuse to be innocent and sweet, but Madonna instead had to find a way to write a dirty song for a children’s movie. It’s no wonder this embarrassing novelty has been forgotten.
2. ‘American Life’
Madonna took...
1. ‘Hanky Panky’
Writing a jazz tune called “Hanky Panky” is a horribly kitschy move. Madonna makes “Hanky Panky” even worse by rhyming “hanky panky” with “spanky.” Yes, this is a pop tune about erotic spanking. The fact that this hit No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 is mind-boggling.
For her movie Dick Tracy, Madonna went retro and released an album of retro jazz tunes. Going retro would be another artist’s excuse to be innocent and sweet, but Madonna instead had to find a way to write a dirty song for a children’s movie. It’s no wonder this embarrassing novelty has been forgotten.
2. ‘American Life’
Madonna took...
- 5/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
According to a report from NBCnews.com, rap superstar Nicki Minaj got arrested yesterday, May 25, 2024 over in the Netherlands for suspicion of exporting soft drugs. She was trying to get to Manchester, England to perform a concert for her "Pink Friday 2 World Tour." She was scheduled to perform over at the Co-op Live arena yesterday night. However, due to the delays that her arrest caused her, she was not able to make it to the event in time, and the concert was canceled. Live Nation UK released a statement regarding the concert cancellation. It stated, "Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight’s show happen, the events of today have made it impossible.
- 5/26/2024
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Nicki Minaj has posted a lengthy apology to her Amsterdam fans for canceling her show following her arrest in the Netherlands.
The rapper recorded herself being arrested by Dutch officers for allegedly “carrying drugs.” She later met with fans outside her hotel.
“I love you, and I’m so sorry this happened tonight,” Minaj said in a video shared by a fan account on social media.
Later, in a post on X, Minaj reacted to her arrest and thanked “everyone who prayed for me today. May God cover you & all that is connected to you. May you be blessed beyond your imagination.”
The musician continued: “After sitting in a jail cell for 5-6 hours, my plane still didn’t take off for another 20 mins once I boarded. The flight was 50 mins. 50 mins.”
“That’s why they had to do the big song & dance b/c they knew I’d still...
The rapper recorded herself being arrested by Dutch officers for allegedly “carrying drugs.” She later met with fans outside her hotel.
“I love you, and I’m so sorry this happened tonight,” Minaj said in a video shared by a fan account on social media.
Later, in a post on X, Minaj reacted to her arrest and thanked “everyone who prayed for me today. May God cover you & all that is connected to you. May you be blessed beyond your imagination.”
The musician continued: “After sitting in a jail cell for 5-6 hours, my plane still didn’t take off for another 20 mins once I boarded. The flight was 50 mins. 50 mins.”
“That’s why they had to do the big song & dance b/c they knew I’d still...
- 5/26/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicki Minaj was forced to postpone her concert Saturday in Manchester, England after the rapper was detained at an Amsterdam airport for what she claimed was carrying marijuana in her luggage.
On Saturday, following a Thursday concert in Amsterdam, Minaj was set to embark to the U.K. for the Manchester gig when she was stopped by airport security, who she said on social media found “pre-roll marijuana” in a search of the luggage of the people she was traveling with.
“Keep in mind they took my bags without consent,...
On Saturday, following a Thursday concert in Amsterdam, Minaj was set to embark to the U.K. for the Manchester gig when she was stopped by airport security, who she said on social media found “pre-roll marijuana” in a search of the luggage of the people she was traveling with.
“Keep in mind they took my bags without consent,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Nicki Minaj was in Amsterdam and ended up arrested at an airport. The incident went viral because Minaj filmed the entire thing on her phone before the authorities took it away to end the documentation of what was happening. It seems Minaj wanted the world to see what was happening and authorities had other ideas.
Here is what happened to the star and what it ended up leading to.
Nicki Minaj Arrested In Amsterdam
Nicki Minaj was leaving Amsterdam when she was arrested at the airport. She was recording the incident, and one authority figure told her they were arresting her because one guard didn’t like that she filmed how he was treating her. Minaj made sure the videos were live and they went viral after the incident on Saturday morning.
Minaj recorded it on Instagram Live to make sure that it was playing as it happened. This also...
Here is what happened to the star and what it ended up leading to.
Nicki Minaj Arrested In Amsterdam
Nicki Minaj was leaving Amsterdam when she was arrested at the airport. She was recording the incident, and one authority figure told her they were arresting her because one guard didn’t like that she filmed how he was treating her. Minaj made sure the videos were live and they went viral after the incident on Saturday morning.
Minaj recorded it on Instagram Live to make sure that it was playing as it happened. This also...
- 5/26/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
When Hailey Bieber Was Seemingly Least Interested About Meeting Justin Bieber When Being Introduced By Stephen Baldwin. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Bieber are all set to embrace parenthood soon, hopefully strengthening their relationship. The couple is a hot topic of discussion online, more so because of Justin’s former relationship with Selena Gomez. Hailey faces a lot of criticism and trolling on the internet. Even today, an old video of her being introduced to Justin by her famous father, Stephen Balwin, resurfaced.
For the unversed, Justin and Hailey tied the knot in 2018, and a few days ago, they announced the good news about welcoming their first child. Justin gained recognition as a teenager with his song Baby, and over the years, he only solidified his place in the music industry. Meanwhile, Hailey has also become an influencer on social media, besides her successful modeling career.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Bieber are all set to embrace parenthood soon, hopefully strengthening their relationship. The couple is a hot topic of discussion online, more so because of Justin’s former relationship with Selena Gomez. Hailey faces a lot of criticism and trolling on the internet. Even today, an old video of her being introduced to Justin by her famous father, Stephen Balwin, resurfaced.
For the unversed, Justin and Hailey tied the knot in 2018, and a few days ago, they announced the good news about welcoming their first child. Justin gained recognition as a teenager with his song Baby, and over the years, he only solidified his place in the music industry. Meanwhile, Hailey has also become an influencer on social media, besides her successful modeling career.
- 5/26/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Patricia Richardson Opens Up About Pay Disparity On Home Improvement ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Tim Allen’s impressive paycheck may have inadvertently put a wrench into the smooth operations of the sitcom Home Improvement, culminating in the series’ untimely end. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, actress Patricia Richardson, who portrayed Tim Allen’s loving wife, Jill, on all eight Home Improvement seasons, opened up about why the beloved show ended on ABC.
Home Improvement Premiered in 1991, starring Tim Allen as Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, a home improvement television show host. Patricia Richardson played his wife Jill and mom to three mischievous boys, Brad, Randy, and Mark. The show ended in 1997, earning 7 Primetime Emmy Awards and establishing a loyal fanbase.
In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Richardson explained why the popular series ended after eight seasons. Tim Allen’s massive salary was reportedly one of...
Tim Allen’s impressive paycheck may have inadvertently put a wrench into the smooth operations of the sitcom Home Improvement, culminating in the series’ untimely end. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, actress Patricia Richardson, who portrayed Tim Allen’s loving wife, Jill, on all eight Home Improvement seasons, opened up about why the beloved show ended on ABC.
Home Improvement Premiered in 1991, starring Tim Allen as Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, a home improvement television show host. Patricia Richardson played his wife Jill and mom to three mischievous boys, Brad, Randy, and Mark. The show ended in 1997, earning 7 Primetime Emmy Awards and establishing a loyal fanbase.
In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Richardson explained why the popular series ended after eight seasons. Tim Allen’s massive salary was reportedly one of...
- 5/26/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Rapper Nicki Minaj is currently on her concert tour titled Pink Friday 2 World Tour or Gag City Tour. It began in March 2024 and is the fourth solo concert tour in her career. It will consist of a total of 82 shows across three continents. Not only is the tour the highest-grossing concert tour of Nicki Minaj’s career, but it is also the highest-grossing tour ever by a female rapper. Needless to say, things were looking up for the rapper.
A still from Super Freaky Girl’s official music video
That is, until she arrived at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport where she was allegedly detained for a brief period of time on suspicion of carrying soft drugs in her luggage. Nicki Minaj filmed her conversation with one of the airport officials and posted it on her social media, where she then went on about how this was all a conspiracy to stop her from performing.
A still from Super Freaky Girl’s official music video
That is, until she arrived at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport where she was allegedly detained for a brief period of time on suspicion of carrying soft drugs in her luggage. Nicki Minaj filmed her conversation with one of the airport officials and posted it on her social media, where she then went on about how this was all a conspiracy to stop her from performing.
- 5/26/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Nicki Minaj was arrested and temporarily detained in The Netherlands after police found marijuana in her luggage when she attempted to board a plane.
Minaj documented portions of her interaction with police officers on social media, and insinuated, without evidence, that the incident was an attempt by unidentified individuals to sabotage her ongoing world tour. “They’re being paid big money to try to sabotage my tour b/c soooooo many ppl are mad that it’s this successful & they can’t eat off me,” she wrote in one social media post. Minaj also claimed the marijuana belonged to one of her security guards.
According to Dutch authorities, Minaj was detained on suspicion of “exporting soft drugs,” and was released from custody after paying a fine.
In a lengthy statement posted to social media posted following her release, Minaj said she sat in “a jail cell for 5-6 hours.” Due to her time in custody,...
Minaj documented portions of her interaction with police officers on social media, and insinuated, without evidence, that the incident was an attempt by unidentified individuals to sabotage her ongoing world tour. “They’re being paid big money to try to sabotage my tour b/c soooooo many ppl are mad that it’s this successful & they can’t eat off me,” she wrote in one social media post. Minaj also claimed the marijuana belonged to one of her security guards.
According to Dutch authorities, Minaj was detained on suspicion of “exporting soft drugs,” and was released from custody after paying a fine.
In a lengthy statement posted to social media posted following her release, Minaj said she sat in “a jail cell for 5-6 hours.” Due to her time in custody,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Nicki Minaj’s show in Manchester, England, was postponed after the singer was arrested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on suspicion of carrying marijuana.
Minaj was scheduled to stop at the Co-op Live arena for her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. The Barbz were let into the venue, and later, a message from the loudspeakers confirmed that the concert would not occur.
“Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight’s show happen, the events of today have made it impossible,” read a statement shared on social media. “We are deeply disappointed by the inconvenience this has caused.”
The venue informed concertgoers their tickets would remain valid for the rescheduled performance “which will be announced” soon.
Pink Friday 2 World Tour Update pic.twitter.com/IOhOcS73pT
— Co-op Live (@TheCoopLive) May 25, 2024
According to a statement from the Dutch police to Sky News, Minaj was released from custody...
Minaj was scheduled to stop at the Co-op Live arena for her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. The Barbz were let into the venue, and later, a message from the loudspeakers confirmed that the concert would not occur.
“Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight’s show happen, the events of today have made it impossible,” read a statement shared on social media. “We are deeply disappointed by the inconvenience this has caused.”
The venue informed concertgoers their tickets would remain valid for the rescheduled performance “which will be announced” soon.
Pink Friday 2 World Tour Update pic.twitter.com/IOhOcS73pT
— Co-op Live (@TheCoopLive) May 25, 2024
According to a statement from the Dutch police to Sky News, Minaj was released from custody...
- 5/25/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
When Pink Friday 2 hit the shelves in the twilight of 2023, Nicki Minaj couldn’t have been happier. Her fifth studio album was going strong, amassing 228,000 units sold in its first week itself, ensuring that it debuted at No.1 on Billboard 200. It also made her the female rapper with Most No.1s on the chart. But time spares no one.
2024 has not gone as Nicki Minaj would have wanted it to. The Super Bass singer’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour was expected to be a sensation. But right when she was in the European leg of the Tour, she seems to have been caught in a pickle, one which will be hard to break out of.
Nicki Minaj’s The Pink Friday 2 World Tour seems to have hit an unexpected snag Nicki Minaj kicked off her Pink Friday 2 World Tour this March l Author: Dyllan Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Beginning on 1st March,...
2024 has not gone as Nicki Minaj would have wanted it to. The Super Bass singer’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour was expected to be a sensation. But right when she was in the European leg of the Tour, she seems to have been caught in a pickle, one which will be hard to break out of.
Nicki Minaj’s The Pink Friday 2 World Tour seems to have hit an unexpected snag Nicki Minaj kicked off her Pink Friday 2 World Tour this March l Author: Dyllan Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Beginning on 1st March,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Nicki Minaj was detained at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, according to the BBC, which is citing local media reports.
The Dutch police told NBC News they, “arrested a 41-year-old American woman at Schiphol Airport because of possession of soft drugs,” but the woman wasn’t named.
Later Saturday, the police posted on social media that they had “released” the woman they arrested that afternoon at the airport “on suspicion of exporting soft drugs.”
“After consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, the suspect was fined and can continue her journey,” the statement continued.
Minaj documented her encounters with officials on Saturday on social media, including an Instagram Live captured by a number of outlets and fans, on which an official is heard saying they want to take Minaj into custody for “carrying drugs,” which she denied.
“I’m not going in there. I need a lawyer present,” Minaj said from behind the camera.
The Dutch police told NBC News they, “arrested a 41-year-old American woman at Schiphol Airport because of possession of soft drugs,” but the woman wasn’t named.
Later Saturday, the police posted on social media that they had “released” the woman they arrested that afternoon at the airport “on suspicion of exporting soft drugs.”
“After consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, the suspect was fined and can continue her journey,” the statement continued.
Minaj documented her encounters with officials on Saturday on social media, including an Instagram Live captured by a number of outlets and fans, on which an official is heard saying they want to take Minaj into custody for “carrying drugs,” which she denied.
“I’m not going in there. I need a lawyer present,” Minaj said from behind the camera.
- 5/25/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicki Minaj has been placed under arrest in the Netherlands for suspicion of carrying marijuana in her personal belongings while at the airport en route to Manchester for a scheduled performance this evening. Marijuana is legal in the Netherlands, however, flying with the drug is illegal.
The rapper is currently on her “Pink Friday 2” World Tour with her most recent stop in Amsterdam. Multiple times, via social media and video, Minaj denied having broken any laws. She remained calm during the exchanges caught on video and she was compliant. Deadline has reached out to her reps for comment.
Minaj recorded her discussions with local authorities as she questioned the reasons she needed to leave her party and was later told she was under arrest. The singer also shared live updates of the events as they were happening via her official Twitter and Instagram accounts.
“Police said they have to unload...
The rapper is currently on her “Pink Friday 2” World Tour with her most recent stop in Amsterdam. Multiple times, via social media and video, Minaj denied having broken any laws. She remained calm during the exchanges caught on video and she was compliant. Deadline has reached out to her reps for comment.
Minaj recorded her discussions with local authorities as she questioned the reasons she needed to leave her party and was later told she was under arrest. The singer also shared live updates of the events as they were happening via her official Twitter and Instagram accounts.
“Police said they have to unload...
- 5/25/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Whoopi Goldberg has promised 'Sister Act 3' is coming "soon".The 68-year-old actress - who plays Deloris Van Cartier in the film franchise - is "excited" about the long-awaited movie and though she didn't share any details about the plot, she has reassured fans that they won't need to wait too much longer to see the film.She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I can say it's coming. It's coming around the mountain when it comes. It'll be here soon. I'm excited. It's time for it, you know, it's time."After years of delays, Whoopi thinks now is the right time for the movie.She explained: "Because we need to laugh, you know?"I don't know what we're going into, but whatever it is, I'm gonna need to chuckle a lot...I think I'm good when I make other people laugh, too."Earlier this month, the 'View' presenter...
- 5/24/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
It’s time to prep your Memorial Day weekend playlists: Sexyy Red just released her 14-song project In Sexyy We Trust, featuring collabs with Lil Baby, Drake, and Vonoff1700
Along with featuring the TikTok viral “Get It Sexyy,” the album includes tracks such as “Boss Me Up,” “Sport,” Sexyy Love Money” with Chicago rapper Vonoff1700, and “Lick Me” featuring Lil Baby.
Also on the record, Drake makes an appearance on “U My Everything,” which sees him rapping over Metro Boomin’s “Bbl Drizzy,” the diss track released earlier this month...
Along with featuring the TikTok viral “Get It Sexyy,” the album includes tracks such as “Boss Me Up,” “Sport,” Sexyy Love Money” with Chicago rapper Vonoff1700, and “Lick Me” featuring Lil Baby.
Also on the record, Drake makes an appearance on “U My Everything,” which sees him rapping over Metro Boomin’s “Bbl Drizzy,” the diss track released earlier this month...
- 5/24/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Sean Diddy Combs was once used as partial inspiration for the 2009 film Notorious, which was based on Biggie Smalls’ rise in rap. The feature would see a few of Biggie Smalls’ loved ones and associates on the big screen. One of them was Lil’ Kim, who had a pretty negative opinion of her portrayal in the film.
Lil’ Kim has always hated ‘Notorious’ Lil Kim | Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic
Lil’ Kim has been very candid about her feelings towards the feature Notorious. When the film first came out back in 2009, the rapper was critical about the way her character was written.
“The film studio and producers involved were more concerned about painting me as a ‘character’ to create a more interesting story line instead of a person with talent, self-respect and who was able to achieve her own career success through hard work,” she said in a statement according to CBS News.
Lil’ Kim has always hated ‘Notorious’ Lil Kim | Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic
Lil’ Kim has been very candid about her feelings towards the feature Notorious. When the film first came out back in 2009, the rapper was critical about the way her character was written.
“The film studio and producers involved were more concerned about painting me as a ‘character’ to create a more interesting story line instead of a person with talent, self-respect and who was able to achieve her own career success through hard work,” she said in a statement according to CBS News.
- 5/24/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The world should value consent. However, Madonna‘s “Erotica” was banned from MTV for depicting consensual roleplay. The Queen of Pop had a surprising reaction to this development. One of the musicians behind Madonna’s album Erotica also had some perceptive things to say about the controversy.
Madonna’s ‘Erotica’ was pulled from MTV for being ‘repellent’
Madonna’s music video for “Erotica” looks like a rediscovered print of a black-and-white silent film about the Folsom Street Fair. It’s grainy, disorientingly edited, and niche in a way that’s generally anathema to a mass-market pop offering. The video has a lot of images that nobody would want to watch with their grandma. The Material Girl had previously explored Bdsm in her music videos for “Express Yourself” and “Justify My Love,” but she took things to a new level of explicitness with “Erotica.” After all, the music video had to...
Madonna’s ‘Erotica’ was pulled from MTV for being ‘repellent’
Madonna’s music video for “Erotica” looks like a rediscovered print of a black-and-white silent film about the Folsom Street Fair. It’s grainy, disorientingly edited, and niche in a way that’s generally anathema to a mass-market pop offering. The video has a lot of images that nobody would want to watch with their grandma. The Material Girl had previously explored Bdsm in her music videos for “Express Yourself” and “Justify My Love,” but she took things to a new level of explicitness with “Erotica.” After all, the music video had to...
- 5/23/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Apple Music named its top 10 albums of all time and it focused entirely on popular music. While some older records showed up on the list, the top spot was taken by Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Hill herself reacted to this ranking.
Lauryn Hill wouldn’t have made Apple Music’s top 10 albums without ‘sacrifice’
In 2024, Apple Music named The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill the greatest album ever. It beat out several other classics. The rest of the top 10 were, in ascending order, Beyoncé’s Lemonade, Nirvana’s Nevermind, Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, Frank Ocean’s Blonde, Prince and the Revolution’s Purple Rain, The Beatles’ Abbey Road, and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Though some critics may take issue with the fact that the list is dominated by recent albums,...
Lauryn Hill wouldn’t have made Apple Music’s top 10 albums without ‘sacrifice’
In 2024, Apple Music named The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill the greatest album ever. It beat out several other classics. The rest of the top 10 were, in ascending order, Beyoncé’s Lemonade, Nirvana’s Nevermind, Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, Frank Ocean’s Blonde, Prince and the Revolution’s Purple Rain, The Beatles’ Abbey Road, and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Though some critics may take issue with the fact that the list is dominated by recent albums,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When it comes to the music industry, there is always some drama going on. Be it subtle hints hidden in lyrics or outright diss tracks, those who follow the personal lives of their favorite musicians are bound to be entertained. While it is rare for an artist to actually speak ill of someone by name, it does happen every now and then.
Katy Perry in a still from her music video Roar [Credit: Vevo]While Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud is all that anyone can talk about in recent times, there is a lot more going on that is equally as interesting. Recently, Azealia Banks attacked one of the most respected singers of all time, Katy Perry.
The artist, who is known for voicing controversial opinions about high-profile celebrities, criticized the Teenage Dream singer for her recent comments about Ariana Grande.
Katy Perry’s Kind Words About Ariana Grande Turn...
Katy Perry in a still from her music video Roar [Credit: Vevo]While Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud is all that anyone can talk about in recent times, there is a lot more going on that is equally as interesting. Recently, Azealia Banks attacked one of the most respected singers of all time, Katy Perry.
The artist, who is known for voicing controversial opinions about high-profile celebrities, criticized the Teenage Dream singer for her recent comments about Ariana Grande.
Katy Perry’s Kind Words About Ariana Grande Turn...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
An Artificial Intelligence music maker capable of quickly creating songs with AI-generated music and vocals just raised $125 million, the latest sign of the fast-developing AI arms race in the music business.
Suno is like a ChatGPT for music; users input phrases and keywords for a song they’d like to make, and Suno spits back out an artificially generated track. The program can generate both music and vocals, a feature only a few other AI generators like Google and fellow startup Udio had developed.
“We started Suno to build a...
Suno is like a ChatGPT for music; users input phrases and keywords for a song they’d like to make, and Suno spits back out an artificially generated track. The program can generate both music and vocals, a feature only a few other AI generators like Google and fellow startup Udio had developed.
“We started Suno to build a...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Another Season of American Idol has come and gone. Season 22 crowned winner Abi Carter Sunday night, and judge Katy Perry bid the show farewell. Perry sat at the judges’ panel for seven seasons alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.
Following 15 seasons on Fox, ABC revived the singing competition series in 2018. The show began in June 2002, and it launched careers of musicians like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and more. A different trio of judges — Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul — helmed the show at the start alongside host Ryan Seacrest — who has shepherded the show through all of its changes.
ABC has not yet announced who will replace Perry as a judge and join the ranks of past and present celebrity judges. Below, find a list of all the judges in American Idol history.
Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection
Simon Cowell
Known for his blunt critiques and brutal honestly,...
Following 15 seasons on Fox, ABC revived the singing competition series in 2018. The show began in June 2002, and it launched careers of musicians like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and more. A different trio of judges — Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul — helmed the show at the start alongside host Ryan Seacrest — who has shepherded the show through all of its changes.
ABC has not yet announced who will replace Perry as a judge and join the ranks of past and present celebrity judges. Below, find a list of all the judges in American Idol history.
Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection
Simon Cowell
Known for his blunt critiques and brutal honestly,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
With the arrival of the Paramount+ documentary miniseries “Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza,” alt-rock fans who attended the era-defining Lollapalooza festival in its national heyday will experience a rush of nostalgia, and viewers from Gens Z and Alpha will see and hear what Gen X has been crowing about since 1991. That’s the year Perry Farrell created a touring farewell party for his Jane’s Addiction, invited still-new bands such as Nine Inch Nails and Ice T’s Body Count for the ride, and found a tribe of like-minded rebel youth enthralled with his tribal gathering.
Farrell and the series’ director, Emmy nominee Michael John Warren, spoke with Variety about the new documentary in separate interviews. Warren is more naturally prone to rhapsodize about Lollapalooza’s rich history than Farrell, who isn’t so nostalgically inclined and has his sights set very much on what he believes could happen under...
Farrell and the series’ director, Emmy nominee Michael John Warren, spoke with Variety about the new documentary in separate interviews. Warren is more naturally prone to rhapsodize about Lollapalooza’s rich history than Farrell, who isn’t so nostalgically inclined and has his sights set very much on what he believes could happen under...
- 5/21/2024
- by A.D. Amorosi
- Variety Film + TV
On Monday night, pedestrians walking along New York City’s Park Avenue stopped in their tracks as they noticed unusually well-dressed dogs posing on a red carpet outside Akc’s Museum of the Dog. Staring at the spectacle, they brandished their phones to capture the moment as they wondered aloud what was transpiring.
Behold the Pet Gala: Fashion designer Anthony Rubio’s annual fundraising celebration in which he recreates celebrities’ Met Gala outfits — for dogs. The Pet Gala was held at the Museum of the Dog for the first time this year, inviting guests for a runway show and a dinner. The event raised money for the museum, which showcases dog-focused art.
The gala featured 16 dogs dressed in pet couture inspired by the 2024 Met Gala‘s dress code of “The Garden of Time.” A chihuahua recreated one of Zendaya’s looks. A Pomeranian dressed up à la Jennifer Lopez. A...
Behold the Pet Gala: Fashion designer Anthony Rubio’s annual fundraising celebration in which he recreates celebrities’ Met Gala outfits — for dogs. The Pet Gala was held at the Museum of the Dog for the first time this year, inviting guests for a runway show and a dinner. The event raised money for the museum, which showcases dog-focused art.
The gala featured 16 dogs dressed in pet couture inspired by the 2024 Met Gala‘s dress code of “The Garden of Time.” A chihuahua recreated one of Zendaya’s looks. A Pomeranian dressed up à la Jennifer Lopez. A...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Drake may be losing his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar, but he is leading the field at the 2024 BET Awards with seven nominations.
The rapper is up for Album of the Year for For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), as well as nods for Best Male R&b/Pop Artist, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, the Viewers Choice Award, and the Video of the Year for his “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole.
Drake and Lamar will face off in two categories: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, as well as Best Collaboration,...
The rapper is up for Album of the Year for For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), as well as nods for Best Male R&b/Pop Artist, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, the Viewers Choice Award, and the Video of the Year for his “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole.
Drake and Lamar will face off in two categories: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, as well as Best Collaboration,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The Drake-Kendrick Lamar showdown will continue — at the 2024 BET Awards.
The rappers will compete in two categories at the June 30 show: best male hip-hop artist and best collaboration. In the latter category, Drake is nominated for “Rich Baby Daddy” with Sza and Sexyy Red, while Lamar is nominated for his guest verse on the remix of Beyoncé’s “America Has a Problem.”
Drake is the show’s top contender with seven nominations, thanks to his album For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition). Lamar didn’t release an album that was eligible this year. The Canadian rapper’s other nominations include album of the year, best male R&b/pop artist and viewer’s choice for “Rich Baby Daddy.” He’s nominated twice in the video of the year category: “Rich Baby Daddy” and his guest verse on J. Cole’s “First Person Shooter,” the late 2023 track that reignited his feud with Lamar.
The rappers will compete in two categories at the June 30 show: best male hip-hop artist and best collaboration. In the latter category, Drake is nominated for “Rich Baby Daddy” with Sza and Sexyy Red, while Lamar is nominated for his guest verse on the remix of Beyoncé’s “America Has a Problem.”
Drake is the show’s top contender with seven nominations, thanks to his album For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition). Lamar didn’t release an album that was eligible this year. The Canadian rapper’s other nominations include album of the year, best male R&b/pop artist and viewer’s choice for “Rich Baby Daddy.” He’s nominated twice in the video of the year category: “Rich Baby Daddy” and his guest verse on J. Cole’s “First Person Shooter,” the late 2023 track that reignited his feud with Lamar.
- 5/16/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On May 7, many elite, A-list celebrities descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for the annual Met Gala, the star-studded fashion extravaganza and most important red carpet (this year, green and white) event of the year. Online coverage of the glitzy affair always blankets media coverage as fans pore over each gown’s details.
But this year, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters were arrested a block away while marching toward the event. And for those closely watching the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and Gaza’s harrowing devastation — as the death toll topped 35,000 (many of which are women and children) — the Met affair led some online critics to launch the #Blockout2024 movement, which this week is gaining traction.
What is the #Blockout2024 movement?
Many celebrities have used their platforms to express sympathy for Palestinians, condemn Israel’s campaign in Gaza or call for a ceasefire in the conflict that has...
But this year, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters were arrested a block away while marching toward the event. And for those closely watching the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and Gaza’s harrowing devastation — as the death toll topped 35,000 (many of which are women and children) — the Met affair led some online critics to launch the #Blockout2024 movement, which this week is gaining traction.
What is the #Blockout2024 movement?
Many celebrities have used their platforms to express sympathy for Palestinians, condemn Israel’s campaign in Gaza or call for a ceasefire in the conflict that has...
- 5/15/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marni shines at the 2024 Met Gala: Nicki Minaj, Charli Xcx, Rita Ora, and Taika Waititi dazzle with unique creations Xmag UK Xmag Editorial
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- 5/8/2024
- by Xmag Editorial
- XMAG
Let the Canary Sing, a new documentary about the life of pop icon Cyndi Lauper, has received a release date and trailer. Get the first look below.
The project, which explores the decades-spanning career of the hitmaker, will hit Paramount+ on June 4th. The feature-length effort was directed by Alison Ellwood, whose previous work includes documentaries about The Go-Gos and the music scene of Laurel Canyon in the 1970s.
In the trailer, archival footage from Lauper’s life is intercut with audio from some of her hits, including “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Time After Time,” along with interviews with fellow artists like Billy Porter and Patti Labelle.
Speaking about the documentary, Lauper shared, “Over the years I’ve been asked to do a documentary about my life and work, but it never felt like the right time. Until now. When I first met Alison Ellwood, I knew right...
The project, which explores the decades-spanning career of the hitmaker, will hit Paramount+ on June 4th. The feature-length effort was directed by Alison Ellwood, whose previous work includes documentaries about The Go-Gos and the music scene of Laurel Canyon in the 1970s.
In the trailer, archival footage from Lauper’s life is intercut with audio from some of her hits, including “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Time After Time,” along with interviews with fellow artists like Billy Porter and Patti Labelle.
Speaking about the documentary, Lauper shared, “Over the years I’ve been asked to do a documentary about my life and work, but it never felt like the right time. Until now. When I first met Alison Ellwood, I knew right...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Film News
Let the Canary Sing, a new documentary about the life of pop icon Cyndi Lauper, has received a release date and trailer. Get the first look below.
The project, which explores the decades-spanning career of the hitmaker, will hit Paramount+ on June 4th. The feature-length effort was directed by Alison Ellwood, whose previous work includes documentaries about The Go-Gos and the music scene of Laurel Canyon in the 1970s.
In the trailer, archival footage from Lauper’s life is intercut with audio from some of her hits, including “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Time After Time,” along with interviews with fellow artists like Billy Porter and Patti Labelle.
Speaking about the documentary, Lauper shared, “Over the years I’ve been asked to do a documentary about my life and work, but it never felt like the right time. Until now. When I first met Alison Ellwood, I knew right...
The project, which explores the decades-spanning career of the hitmaker, will hit Paramount+ on June 4th. The feature-length effort was directed by Alison Ellwood, whose previous work includes documentaries about The Go-Gos and the music scene of Laurel Canyon in the 1970s.
In the trailer, archival footage from Lauper’s life is intercut with audio from some of her hits, including “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Time After Time,” along with interviews with fellow artists like Billy Porter and Patti Labelle.
Speaking about the documentary, Lauper shared, “Over the years I’ve been asked to do a documentary about my life and work, but it never felt like the right time. Until now. When I first met Alison Ellwood, I knew right...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Music
Marni brilla en la Gala del Met 2024: Nicki Minaj, Charli Xcx, Rita Ora y Taika Waititi deslumbran con creaciones únicas Xmag España...
- 5/7/2024
- by Xmag Editorial
- XMAG
Nicki Minaj appeared at Met Gala 2024 in a yellow minidress with 3D metal flowers and a bob hairstyle with an arched bubble ponytail. The look featured a low-cut neckline and she teamed it with yellow leather heels.
Her look was completed by a bob hairstyle with an arched bubble ponytail. The custom hourglass mini dress was covered in 3-D metal flowers that were also hand-painted, along with floral shoes ad jewels.
Nicki is a pro when it comes to nailing fashion at the Met Gala. Fans are totally loving her floral look.
Nicki made her Met Gala red carpet debut in 2013 when she wore a navy gown by Tommy Hilfiger. This year marks her seventh time attending the fundraiser.
Nicki Minaj attends The 2024 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/aEbjjN6hky
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Her look was completed by a bob hairstyle with an arched bubble ponytail. The custom hourglass mini dress was covered in 3-D metal flowers that were also hand-painted, along with floral shoes ad jewels.
Nicki is a pro when it comes to nailing fashion at the Met Gala. Fans are totally loving her floral look.
Nicki made her Met Gala red carpet debut in 2013 when she wore a navy gown by Tommy Hilfiger. This year marks her seventh time attending the fundraiser.
Nicki Minaj attends The 2024 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/aEbjjN6hky
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- 5/7/2024
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
Nicki Minaj’s whimsical Marni minidress popped with petal power at the 2024 Met Gala.
The “Pink Friday” rapper stepped out in an artful dress made from yellow silk duchesse adorned with hand-painted recycled aluminum flowers. Her museum-worthy silhouette featured a bold brushstroke-like texture, giving the impression of a three-dimensional oil painting. At her side was the Italian fashion house’s creative director, Francesco Risso.
Minaj completed her custom Technicolor look with her very own line of Pink Friday press-on nails — in a decidedly low-key light pink almond shape — and a matching chain strap Trunkaroo clutch by Marni.
Minaj made her Met Gala red carpet debut in 2013 when she wore a navy gown by Tommy Hilfiger. This year marks her seventh time attending the fundraiser; she has previously worn Prabal Gurung, Riccardo Tisci for Burberry, Jeremy Scott and H&m to the event.
This year’s dress code, “The Garden of Time,...
The “Pink Friday” rapper stepped out in an artful dress made from yellow silk duchesse adorned with hand-painted recycled aluminum flowers. Her museum-worthy silhouette featured a bold brushstroke-like texture, giving the impression of a three-dimensional oil painting. At her side was the Italian fashion house’s creative director, Francesco Risso.
Minaj completed her custom Technicolor look with her very own line of Pink Friday press-on nails — in a decidedly low-key light pink almond shape — and a matching chain strap Trunkaroo clutch by Marni.
Minaj made her Met Gala red carpet debut in 2013 when she wore a navy gown by Tommy Hilfiger. This year marks her seventh time attending the fundraiser; she has previously worn Prabal Gurung, Riccardo Tisci for Burberry, Jeremy Scott and H&m to the event.
This year’s dress code, “The Garden of Time,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Did Anna Wintour add more tables to this year’s Met Gala? Because the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art felt especially crowded on Monday evening, May 6, teeming with Hollywood A-listers wearing a plethora of artful looks. And while not everyone leaned into the evening’s theme, “The Garden of Time,” for the most part the stars acquitted themselves well in looks that ranged from quiet elegance to over the top and outrageous.
Even with the nature-centric theme, the night surprisingly was highlighted by some stars in neutrals. Nicole Kidman offered a great backstory for her black and white Balenciaga gown, while Cardi B served up the night’s best drama in a Windowsen black gown that almost spanned the width of the museum steps. Flesh-toned gowns likewise were abundant, including Pamela Anderson in Oscar de la Renta and Lizzo in a custom floral-inspired corset gown by Paris-based designer Victor Weinsanto.
Even with the nature-centric theme, the night surprisingly was highlighted by some stars in neutrals. Nicole Kidman offered a great backstory for her black and white Balenciaga gown, while Cardi B served up the night’s best drama in a Windowsen black gown that almost spanned the width of the museum steps. Flesh-toned gowns likewise were abundant, including Pamela Anderson in Oscar de la Renta and Lizzo in a custom floral-inspired corset gown by Paris-based designer Victor Weinsanto.
- 5/7/2024
- by Laurie Brookins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The theme of the 2024 Met Gala was “The Garden of Time” — based on a story by J.G. Ballard – but, really, the theme of all Met Galas always has been: Go big or stay home!
While there have been myriad gorgeous gowns, jewels and natty tuxes over many Met Gala years, what do the most dress-obsessed actually remember? Cher half-naked. Lady Gaga’s change of dress performance art. Billy Porter’s royal entrance in Egyptian armor and entourage. Katy Perry as a chandelier. They all proved: It doesn’t pay to stay staid — even if staid means gorgeous.
So the question comes down to: Does one do good outrageous? Or outrageously bad? Both the bad and the beautiful always get the most ink — sometimes, you can’t tell the difference. With such risky looks, it’s a toss of the coin. If you’re Cher, you can pull off anything. Everyone...
While there have been myriad gorgeous gowns, jewels and natty tuxes over many Met Gala years, what do the most dress-obsessed actually remember? Cher half-naked. Lady Gaga’s change of dress performance art. Billy Porter’s royal entrance in Egyptian armor and entourage. Katy Perry as a chandelier. They all proved: It doesn’t pay to stay staid — even if staid means gorgeous.
So the question comes down to: Does one do good outrageous? Or outrageously bad? Both the bad and the beautiful always get the most ink — sometimes, you can’t tell the difference. With such risky looks, it’s a toss of the coin. If you’re Cher, you can pull off anything. Everyone...
- 5/7/2024
- by Merle Ginsberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Barbie dolls have had a shockingly huge impact on pop music. Perhaps the most famous example is Dua Lipa‘s “Dance the Night” from the soundtrack of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Lipa explained what she was trying to accomplish with the song and how she felt making it.
Dua Lipa’s ‘Dance the Night’ is 1 of many songs inspired by Barbie
For a piece of plastic, Barbie is surprisingly musically influential. She inspired Aqua’s classic bubblegum hit “Barbie Girl” and its various derivatives. In addition, Nicki Minaj calls her fans “Barbies” and repeatedly references the doll in her songs and music videos. Avant-garde director Todd Haynes directed Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story, a film with no actors other than stop-motion animated Barbie dolls.
Perhaps the doll’s greatest musical moment was Barbie: The Album. The album served as the soundtrack for Gerwig’s Barbie and featured contributions from Minaj,...
Dua Lipa’s ‘Dance the Night’ is 1 of many songs inspired by Barbie
For a piece of plastic, Barbie is surprisingly musically influential. She inspired Aqua’s classic bubblegum hit “Barbie Girl” and its various derivatives. In addition, Nicki Minaj calls her fans “Barbies” and repeatedly references the doll in her songs and music videos. Avant-garde director Todd Haynes directed Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story, a film with no actors other than stop-motion animated Barbie dolls.
Perhaps the doll’s greatest musical moment was Barbie: The Album. The album served as the soundtrack for Gerwig’s Barbie and featured contributions from Minaj,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The first Monday in May has arrived, which means it’s Met Gala time.
For its 2024 edition, the annual fundraiser benefiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute was hosted by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Anna Wintour with the theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” (the title of the Institute’s latest exhibition), and a dress code of “The Garden of Time,” a reference to the 1962 J.G. Ballard short story of the same name.
Accordingly all the stars arrived in New York City donning the finest horticulture-inspired couture, with natural designs and floral garnishes abound. Below, you the outfits worn by Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Rosalía, Ariana Grande, Charli Xcx, FKA twigs, Jennie of Blackpink, Stray Kids, Lil Nas X, Tyla, plus Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Ayo Edebiri, Lily Gladstone, and Uma Thurman.
Notably, 2024 marks the most expensive year in history for the already-uber-ritzy Gala,...
For its 2024 edition, the annual fundraiser benefiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute was hosted by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Anna Wintour with the theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” (the title of the Institute’s latest exhibition), and a dress code of “The Garden of Time,” a reference to the 1962 J.G. Ballard short story of the same name.
Accordingly all the stars arrived in New York City donning the finest horticulture-inspired couture, with natural designs and floral garnishes abound. Below, you the outfits worn by Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Rosalía, Ariana Grande, Charli Xcx, FKA twigs, Jennie of Blackpink, Stray Kids, Lil Nas X, Tyla, plus Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Ayo Edebiri, Lily Gladstone, and Uma Thurman.
Notably, 2024 marks the most expensive year in history for the already-uber-ritzy Gala,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Madonna brought her “Celebration Tour” to a close with the biggest show of her career.
The pop icon held a free concert on Saturday, May 4th, at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, drawing upwards of 1.6 million attendees.
Madonna’s performance spanned 26 songs and included guest appearances from Brazilian pop stars Anitta (who joined for “Vogue”) and Pabllo Vittar (who took part in the tour debut of “Music”). Check out the full setlist and watch performance footage below.
Previously, Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach massive concerts from The Rolling Stones, who played to a crowd of 1.5 million in 2006, and Rod Stewart, who broke the world record for most-attended concert of all time with an audience of 4.2 million people in 1994.
Beyond being a big night in live music history, Madonna’s performance also closed out her “Celebration Tour,” which saw her honor her long, multi-faceted career with “reverence and joy,...
The pop icon held a free concert on Saturday, May 4th, at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, drawing upwards of 1.6 million attendees.
Madonna’s performance spanned 26 songs and included guest appearances from Brazilian pop stars Anitta (who joined for “Vogue”) and Pabllo Vittar (who took part in the tour debut of “Music”). Check out the full setlist and watch performance footage below.
Previously, Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach massive concerts from The Rolling Stones, who played to a crowd of 1.5 million in 2006, and Rod Stewart, who broke the world record for most-attended concert of all time with an audience of 4.2 million people in 1994.
Beyond being a big night in live music history, Madonna’s performance also closed out her “Celebration Tour,” which saw her honor her long, multi-faceted career with “reverence and joy,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Britney Spears Fortune Explored Amid Reports She’s Going Broke. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Recently, interest in Britney Spears’ net worth intensified amid reports that Gimme More Singer is blowing through her fortune on lavish getaways. The singer reaching a divorce settlement with estranged spouse Sam Asghari has only piqued fans’ interest in Britney Spears’ allegedly dwindling fortune. Here’s what we know about her net worth as the former couple amicably settled their divorce nine months after separating from 14 months of marriage.
As per People, the former couple upheld the terms of their prenuptial agreement and parted amicably despite claims Britney Spears was paying Asghari’s rent. This claim has since been refuted by a source who told the outlet, “She is not on any lease for him.” The source also added that recent reports that Britney Spears was draining all her money were false, saying, “The report that she...
Recently, interest in Britney Spears’ net worth intensified amid reports that Gimme More Singer is blowing through her fortune on lavish getaways. The singer reaching a divorce settlement with estranged spouse Sam Asghari has only piqued fans’ interest in Britney Spears’ allegedly dwindling fortune. Here’s what we know about her net worth as the former couple amicably settled their divorce nine months after separating from 14 months of marriage.
As per People, the former couple upheld the terms of their prenuptial agreement and parted amicably despite claims Britney Spears was paying Asghari’s rent. This claim has since been refuted by a source who told the outlet, “She is not on any lease for him.” The source also added that recent reports that Britney Spears was draining all her money were false, saying, “The report that she...
- 5/4/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Materialists: Chris Evans & Dakota Johnson Leave The Fans Impressed With Their First Look From The Movie. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
After the box office disaster of Madame Web, Dakota Johnson bounced off to another project, and the first look from the movie Materialists went viral on social media. The pictures feature Dakota, and one of her lead actors, Chris Evans, could be seen beside her in the viral pic. The netizens have spoken and given their verdicts online. Keep scrolling for more.
Chris became famous for playing Captain America in the MCU, and recently, Dakota appeared in Sony’s Marvel movie Madame Web. The actress received a lot of criticism for her carefree attitude about the Marvel movie, and the producers at Sony alleged that she did not take responsibility for the film’s failure. It also featured Sydney Sweeney in a crucial role.
Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson starrer Materialists...
After the box office disaster of Madame Web, Dakota Johnson bounced off to another project, and the first look from the movie Materialists went viral on social media. The pictures feature Dakota, and one of her lead actors, Chris Evans, could be seen beside her in the viral pic. The netizens have spoken and given their verdicts online. Keep scrolling for more.
Chris became famous for playing Captain America in the MCU, and recently, Dakota appeared in Sony’s Marvel movie Madame Web. The actress received a lot of criticism for her carefree attitude about the Marvel movie, and the producers at Sony alleged that she did not take responsibility for the film’s failure. It also featured Sydney Sweeney in a crucial role.
Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson starrer Materialists...
- 5/4/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
From engaging in an X pat with Lil Nas X to calling out Drake, Baby Storme has been making waves all week and has recently labeled herself as an ex-best friend to Ice Spice. In her recent series of tweets, she took shots at Nicki Minaj after leaking an alleged exchange between her and Spice.
The alleged texts from Spice branded Minaj as ungrateful and delusional, claiming that she invited Minaj to collaborate on the title track for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. But according to the producers of the Barbie album, this doesn’t seem to be the case.
Nicki Minaj Was the First Artist Approached by Greta Gerwig Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice – Barbie World | Barbie
In the alleged exchange, the New York artist claimed that Nicki Minaj attempted to take hold of most of Spice’s publishing rights over the song. Furthermore, the texts claimed that the Barbie...
The alleged texts from Spice branded Minaj as ungrateful and delusional, claiming that she invited Minaj to collaborate on the title track for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. But according to the producers of the Barbie album, this doesn’t seem to be the case.
Nicki Minaj Was the First Artist Approached by Greta Gerwig Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice – Barbie World | Barbie
In the alleged exchange, the New York artist claimed that Nicki Minaj attempted to take hold of most of Spice’s publishing rights over the song. Furthermore, the texts claimed that the Barbie...
- 5/4/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Netizens Slam Baby Storme After Content Creator Leaks Ice Spice’s Private Texts About Nicki Minaj. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Singer Baby Storme, who once supposedly shared a close friendship with Ice Spice, leaked private texts where the rapper was allegedly seen calling Nicki Minaj “Delusional.’
New York-based singer and content creator Janice Mofus, who also goes by the anime Baby Storme, made a series of wild allegations against 24-year-old Ice Spice on social media on April 27, threatening to expose her. In the post on X, Storme said, “The next person to be exposed will be my ex “best friend,” or as y’all know her, ‘Ice Spice.” Storme posted the caption alongside a picture of the two.
Since then, Storme has been steadily leaking private correspondence between them after writing that Ice Spice, born Isis Gaston, bullied her when the two attended school as a teen.
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Singer Baby Storme, who once supposedly shared a close friendship with Ice Spice, leaked private texts where the rapper was allegedly seen calling Nicki Minaj “Delusional.’
New York-based singer and content creator Janice Mofus, who also goes by the anime Baby Storme, made a series of wild allegations against 24-year-old Ice Spice on social media on April 27, threatening to expose her. In the post on X, Storme said, “The next person to be exposed will be my ex “best friend,” or as y’all know her, ‘Ice Spice.” Storme posted the caption alongside a picture of the two.
Since then, Storme has been steadily leaking private correspondence between them after writing that Ice Spice, born Isis Gaston, bullied her when the two attended school as a teen.
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- 5/4/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Cyndi Lauper was a special guest at Nicki Minaj’s homecoming show in Brooklyn last night.
The two New Yorkers performed Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 track “Pink Friday Girls,” which samples Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Minaj is a sworn superfan of Lauper, and after the rendition of “Pink Friday Girls,” Minaj was emotional. She bowed down to the singer while on center stage and told the audience, “I have been speaking about this woman in my interviews since I first began rapping.” She continued, saying “I never in a million years thought I’d be back rapping in New York with Cyndi Lauper.”
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She then told the audience that she remembers “crying” to Lauper’s “True Colors,” which Lauper then sang a snippet of with Minaj. They hugged, and Minaj told the crowd with reverence, “God bless her. Don’t wait...
The two New Yorkers performed Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 track “Pink Friday Girls,” which samples Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Minaj is a sworn superfan of Lauper, and after the rendition of “Pink Friday Girls,” Minaj was emotional. She bowed down to the singer while on center stage and told the audience, “I have been speaking about this woman in my interviews since I first began rapping.” She continued, saying “I never in a million years thought I’d be back rapping in New York with Cyndi Lauper.”
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She then told the audience that she remembers “crying” to Lauper’s “True Colors,” which Lauper then sang a snippet of with Minaj. They hugged, and Minaj told the crowd with reverence, “God bless her. Don’t wait...
- 5/2/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Gag City just wanna have fun! During Nicki Minaj’s homecoming show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday, the Pink Friday 2 rapper welcomed Cyndi Lauper onstage to perform her “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”-sampling track “Pink Friday Girls.”
One video captured Minaj pulling in Lauper for a tight hug and bowing to her before telling the crowd, “I have been speaking about this woman in my interviews since I first began rapping. I never in a million years thought I’d be back rapping in New York with Cyndi Lauper.
One video captured Minaj pulling in Lauper for a tight hug and bowing to her before telling the crowd, “I have been speaking about this woman in my interviews since I first began rapping. I never in a million years thought I’d be back rapping in New York with Cyndi Lauper.
- 5/2/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
From naturally endowed to surgically enhanced, here’s a roundup of Hollywood’s most notable celebrity boobs. This list celebrates the diversity and beauty of shapes and sizes that grace both the silver screen and television, each making a unique statement.
Kim Kardashian: Bra Size 34D Jennifer Lopez: Bra Size 34B Beyoncé: Bra Size 36D Penelope Cruz: Bra Size 32C Megan Fox: Bra Size 34C Scarlett Johansson: Bra Size 32Dd Sofia Vergara: Bra Size 32Dd Kate Beckinsale: Bra Size 32B Christina Hendricks: Bra Size 36F Rihanna: Bra Size 36B Katy Perry: Bra Size 32D Lady Gaga: Bra Size 34B Mariah Carey: Bra Size 34D Emily Ratajkowski: Bra Size 32C Kate Upton: Bra Size 34Dd Salma Hayek: Bra Size 36C Nicki Minaj: Bra Size 34F Chrissy Teigen: Bra Size 34C Eva Longoria:...
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- 5/2/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Nicki Minaj welcomed a very special friend and collaborator to the stage during her Tuesday night (April 30) performance on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour – Drake.
The 41-year-old “Barbie World” rapper performed for her fans in Toronto, and she hyped them up by describing the “God’s Plan” rapper as a “legend” and “icon.”
Keep reading to find out more…
The duo performed their duet “Needle” together, and Nicki gave Drake the stage to perform “Rich Baby Daddy” while she had a quick costume change.
He sent her off with a kiss on the cheek!
On Instagram, Nicki shared a couple clips of her duet with Drake.
“I Really freaking Love you guys!!!!!!!! Imagine having a crowd with incredible energy, then in walks the Superstar of All Superstars. The Genius we call Drake,” she gushed in the accompanying caption. “Nostalgic isn’t even the word.”
If you missed it, Nicki recently...
The 41-year-old “Barbie World” rapper performed for her fans in Toronto, and she hyped them up by describing the “God’s Plan” rapper as a “legend” and “icon.”
Keep reading to find out more…
The duo performed their duet “Needle” together, and Nicki gave Drake the stage to perform “Rich Baby Daddy” while she had a quick costume change.
He sent her off with a kiss on the cheek!
On Instagram, Nicki shared a couple clips of her duet with Drake.
“I Really freaking Love you guys!!!!!!!! Imagine having a crowd with incredible energy, then in walks the Superstar of All Superstars. The Genius we call Drake,” she gushed in the accompanying caption. “Nostalgic isn’t even the word.”
If you missed it, Nicki recently...
- 5/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
I am not a scientist. I am an artist. I cannot begin to spout scientific data on what we will become once artificial intelligence outsmarts us. I can read the predictions of how our workforce will be replaced by AI. I can read the warnings from Stephen Hawking that go back as far as 1996 that it will not be climate change that will be our undoing but more likely, AI.
But what I can say with certainty is that what we all share as humans all over the planet and what connects us is the human experience made up of emotions that nothing programmed can ever experience. And it is what has documented our existence since the beginning of time in our hieroglyphics, and our paintings and our storytelling, and in our songs.
As humans, “We can create. We can destroy. We can feel pain. We can feel joy. We...
But what I can say with certainty is that what we all share as humans all over the planet and what connects us is the human experience made up of emotions that nothing programmed can ever experience. And it is what has documented our existence since the beginning of time in our hieroglyphics, and our paintings and our storytelling, and in our songs.
As humans, “We can create. We can destroy. We can feel pain. We can feel joy. We...
- 5/1/2024
- by Sheryl Crow
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It has taken close to half a year since the release of Pink Friday 2, but Nicki Minaj and Drake have finally performed their collaboration on the album “Needle” together. The Canadian rapper surprised Minaj’s fans on Tuesday by striding out to deliver his lines about driving around in his Maybach and his cheesy pickup line, “You’re like a needle, life’s a haystack” (not that you can really hear it in the videos posted to social media since Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena could double as an echo chamber...
- 5/1/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift made history on the Billboard charts this week and she’s the first person to occupy the top 14 slots of the Hot 100 singles chart.
The 34-year-old singer launched her album The Tortured Poets Department earlier this month and it broke records by moving 2.6 million equivalent album units in its first week of release.
Taylor released two versions of the album with 31 total songs. All of those songs are sitting in the Top 55 slots of the Hot 100.
In addition to those 31 songs, Taylor‘s Lover song “Cruel Summer” is still sitting high on the chart, making it 32 songs in the Top 55.
Head inside to check out the ranking of all the songs…
Keep scrolling to see where each song ranks on the Hot 100…
1. Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” (read more about the song!)
2. Taylor Swift – “Down Bad” (read more about the song!)
3. Taylor Swift – “I Can Do It...
The 34-year-old singer launched her album The Tortured Poets Department earlier this month and it broke records by moving 2.6 million equivalent album units in its first week of release.
Taylor released two versions of the album with 31 total songs. All of those songs are sitting in the Top 55 slots of the Hot 100.
In addition to those 31 songs, Taylor‘s Lover song “Cruel Summer” is still sitting high on the chart, making it 32 songs in the Top 55.
Head inside to check out the ranking of all the songs…
Keep scrolling to see where each song ranks on the Hot 100…
1. Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” (read more about the song!)
2. Taylor Swift – “Down Bad” (read more about the song!)
3. Taylor Swift – “I Can Do It...
- 4/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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