Universal Pictures has debuted the trailer for Pharrell Williams’ biographical Lego movie Piece By Piece, coming soon to UK cinemas.
The movie is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of Lego® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds.
Directed by Morgan Neville, the movie features the voices of Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg.
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The movie is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of Lego® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds.
Directed by Morgan Neville, the movie features the voices of Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg.
Also in trailers – “Those were the days…” Final trailer sneeks in for ‘Inside Out 2’
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- 6/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It has been over half a decade since The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part opened to critical acclaim, but failed to make it big at the box office, leading to WB selling the IP to Universal. But at last, a new entry in the franchise is finally coming our way, starring some of the biggest names in the realm of music, including the likes of Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and Kendrick Lamar.
Announced back in January, the upcoming Lego Pharrell Williams biopic’s trailer was finally unveiled, and Lamar’s first look from the film has sent fans into a frenzy.
Kendrick Lamar’s Lego Figurine Has Left Fans Asking for Drake’s Next
Kendrick Lamar | Credit: Eli Watson / Wikimedia Commons
Kendrick Lamar has been making headlines online following his feud with Drake and J. Cole, which has only escalated in the past few months. However, things could’ve been better for fans,...
Announced back in January, the upcoming Lego Pharrell Williams biopic’s trailer was finally unveiled, and Lamar’s first look from the film has sent fans into a frenzy.
Kendrick Lamar’s Lego Figurine Has Left Fans Asking for Drake’s Next
Kendrick Lamar | Credit: Eli Watson / Wikimedia Commons
Kendrick Lamar has been making headlines online following his feud with Drake and J. Cole, which has only escalated in the past few months. However, things could’ve been better for fans,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Lego Pharrell in Piece By PieceScreenshot: Focus Features/YouTube
We’ve spent the past few years crying out foranything original, as Hollywood continues to dole out sequel upon prequel upon expanded universe upon toy adaptation, and so on and so forth until either AI replaces the whole darned thing or we all die.
We’ve spent the past few years crying out foranything original, as Hollywood continues to dole out sequel upon prequel upon expanded universe upon toy adaptation, and so on and so forth until either AI replaces the whole darned thing or we all die.
- 6/6/2024
- by Emma Keates
- avclub.com
Piece By Piece is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of Lego® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds.
Featuring the voices of Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, check out the brand new trailer.
The film is from director Morgan Neville. His previous work is the 2018 film Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, a documentary about Fred Rogers and 20 Feet from Stardom, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2014.
Focus Features will release Piece By Piece in theaters on Friday, October 11th.
Pharrell Williams stars in director Morgan Neville’s Piece By Piece, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features / © 2024 Focus Features LLC
Pharrell Williams stars...
Featuring the voices of Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, check out the brand new trailer.
The film is from director Morgan Neville. His previous work is the 2018 film Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, a documentary about Fred Rogers and 20 Feet from Stardom, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2014.
Focus Features will release Piece By Piece in theaters on Friday, October 11th.
Pharrell Williams stars in director Morgan Neville’s Piece By Piece, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features / © 2024 Focus Features LLC
Pharrell Williams stars...
- 6/6/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Pharrell Williams has always done things differently in his music and his fashion, so why would his movie be different?
The singer-producer-designer is doing a biopic about his life. Focus Features just released the trailer for it. But it’s not your average musician biopic of the kind “Walk Hard” parodied. No, Williams is telling his life story through Legos. The movie is called “Piece by Piece,” but a more descriptive title would be “The Lego Pharrell Movie.”
The film follows Williams’ artistic journey, from growing up in Virginia Beach to the peak of the music industry, but tells it in an unconventional way, with impressionistic animation that combines psychedelia and Legos. The film is directed by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville in his feature debut.
Williams and Neville hope the film resonates not just with fans of Williams’ music, but anyone seeking inspiration. “We wanted it...
The singer-producer-designer is doing a biopic about his life. Focus Features just released the trailer for it. But it’s not your average musician biopic of the kind “Walk Hard” parodied. No, Williams is telling his life story through Legos. The movie is called “Piece by Piece,” but a more descriptive title would be “The Lego Pharrell Movie.”
The film follows Williams’ artistic journey, from growing up in Virginia Beach to the peak of the music industry, but tells it in an unconventional way, with impressionistic animation that combines psychedelia and Legos. The film is directed by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville in his feature debut.
Williams and Neville hope the film resonates not just with fans of Williams’ music, but anyone seeking inspiration. “We wanted it...
- 6/6/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Mega
Beyoncé may have a net worth of $800 million, but she seemed out to play normie in her May 2 Instagram photos. Showing off a head-to-toe blue outfit as she kept coordinated in wowing outfit, the "Texas Hold'em" singer sizzled in a tight, sheer top and thigh boots, going glam as she struck poses for her fans and earning herself over 1.6 million likes. Rocking a Southern-inspired look by designer Lapointe, Bey flaunted her curvy figure as she dazzled with light blonde hair, a look she's been embracing since the late April release of her Act II: Cowboy Carter country album. The post even earned celebrity approval, with likes left by reality star Khloe Kardashian and model Carmen Electra.
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Beyoncé may have a net worth of $800 million, but she seemed out to play normie in her May 2 Instagram photos. Showing off a head-to-toe blue outfit as she kept coordinated in wowing outfit, the "Texas Hold'em" singer sizzled in a tight, sheer top and thigh boots, going glam as she struck poses for her fans and earning herself over 1.6 million likes. Rocking a Southern-inspired look by designer Lapointe, Bey flaunted her curvy figure as she dazzled with light blonde hair, a look she's been embracing since the late April release of her Act II: Cowboy Carter country album. The post even earned celebrity approval, with likes left by reality star Khloe Kardashian and model Carmen Electra.
Beyoncé Turns Heads In Statement Look
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Scroll for the photos. Kicking off her gallery from an indoor space, Beyoncé struck a fierce pose in her skintight,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Evie Scott
- The Blast
It’s one of the most unexpected and unusual ideas for a film in recent memory – but since Pharrell Williams has rarely played by conventional rules, it somehow makes sense. The music legend – producer, rapper, frontman of N.E.R.D, beatmaker to Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani and plenty more – is telling his story in a biopic titled Piece By Piece. And that biopic happens to come in animated Lego form. Yes it’s your, um, typical animated Lego Pharrell Williams biopic. Watch the trailer here:
Let’s lay any cynicism aside for a minute: this could be a fascinating and unique film, a distinctly Pharrellian way to tell the story of a musical icon who made it his signature to pick apart melodic bricks and rebuild them in his own image. And amid a deluge of straight-up play-the-hits music movies, it’s refreshing to see a different...
Let’s lay any cynicism aside for a minute: this could be a fascinating and unique film, a distinctly Pharrellian way to tell the story of a musical icon who made it his signature to pick apart melodic bricks and rebuild them in his own image. And amid a deluge of straight-up play-the-hits music movies, it’s refreshing to see a different...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
It’s been a while since we’ve received a (proper) Lego movie, but as things stand now, the famous blocks are coming back to the big screen but in the most unexpected way possible. Namely, the upcoming biopic Piece by Piece, which will tell the story of Pharrell Williams, is going to be the next Lego film, as the biopic is going to be an animated one made in the style of previous Lego films. This, honestly, surprised us (we have no clue who’d rush to the cinema to see it), but we’re not the ones to judge before seeing the project, so we’ll bring our final verdict later this year, when the movie comes out.
But, if you wanted a preview of that to expect from the film, we can confirm that the first teaser trailer has just been released, and we are going to...
But, if you wanted a preview of that to expect from the film, we can confirm that the first teaser trailer has just been released, and we are going to...
- 6/6/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
When a publisher suggested that Questlove write a book about the history of hip-hop, he was reticent at first. Not because of any fear of writing — the Roots drummer is an accomplished author, with a back catalog that includes an acclaimed 2013 memoir, along with volumes like 2021’s Music Is History. The problem? He was unsure of where he fits into the landscape of hip-hop in his mid-fifties.
“This was once my girlfriend,” he says of the genre he grew up loving. “I guess we’re still married, but I don...
“This was once my girlfriend,” he says of the genre he grew up loving. “I guess we’re still married, but I don...
- 6/6/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
"I firmly believe that everybody has talent, beauty, and potential." Focus Features has unveiled the first official trailer for Piece by Piece, a Lego version of the story of musician Pharrell Williams. This is one of the first Lego movies that is not related to another franchise (like Star Wars or Jurassic Park) or its own creation, instead it's all about Pharrell, but told using the same animated Lego style as the other movies. Described as a "one-of-a-kind cinematic experience about one of music's most innovative minds." Yeah this is cool. With appearances by Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg. Follow this autobiographical movie where Pharrell Williams shows his imaginative and creative process using Lego, as he constructs models representing his artistic development. Each build reflects a different creative milestone. It's directed by doc mastermind Morgan Neville, and will hit theaters in October this year.
- 6/6/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Pharrell Williams is revisiting the building blocks of his life — literally.
Williams’ biography is captured by Lego animation for feature film “Piece by Piece,” directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville, who also gets Lego-fied for the meta film. As do Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, and Snoop Dogg.
Billed as an “unparalleled motion picture experience,” the animated biopic stars Williams as a Lego version of himself as he tells his own life story. Grammy-winning and Academy Award-nominated musician Williams announced the project on Instagram in January 2024, captioning, “Who would’ve thought that playing with Legos as a kid would evolve into a movie about my life. It’s proof that anyone else can do it too… #PieceByPiece.”
“Piece by Piece” has been in the works since early 2019, when Williams reached out to Neville with the concept.
“When I had this crazy vision to tell this story through Lego bricks,...
Williams’ biography is captured by Lego animation for feature film “Piece by Piece,” directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville, who also gets Lego-fied for the meta film. As do Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, and Snoop Dogg.
Billed as an “unparalleled motion picture experience,” the animated biopic stars Williams as a Lego version of himself as he tells his own life story. Grammy-winning and Academy Award-nominated musician Williams announced the project on Instagram in January 2024, captioning, “Who would’ve thought that playing with Legos as a kid would evolve into a movie about my life. It’s proof that anyone else can do it too… #PieceByPiece.”
“Piece by Piece” has been in the works since early 2019, when Williams reached out to Neville with the concept.
“When I had this crazy vision to tell this story through Lego bricks,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The trailer for Focus Features’ upcoming movie “Piece by Piece” begins with a Lego-fied Pharrell Williams sitting down for an interview about his life.
“You know what what would be cool is if we told my story with Lego pieces,” Lego Pharrell tells the similarly-bricked director Morgan Neville (the Oscar-winning documentarian behind “20 Feet From Stardom”), who chuckles politely and asks, “Seriously?” Pharrell replies: “Just be open.”
The colorfully and creatively reimagined scene is pretty close to how the conversation played out nearly five years ago, Neville says, as he and Williams sign on to a Zoom chat to discuss how this innovative project came together.
“That’s how the conversation went down in my head,” he tells Variety. “I didn’t know what it was going to be, but it was going to be interesting and I was completely in.”
And the result is unlike anything he’s ever done — or seen — before.
“You know what what would be cool is if we told my story with Lego pieces,” Lego Pharrell tells the similarly-bricked director Morgan Neville (the Oscar-winning documentarian behind “20 Feet From Stardom”), who chuckles politely and asks, “Seriously?” Pharrell replies: “Just be open.”
The colorfully and creatively reimagined scene is pretty close to how the conversation played out nearly five years ago, Neville says, as he and Williams sign on to a Zoom chat to discuss how this innovative project came together.
“That’s how the conversation went down in my head,” he tells Variety. “I didn’t know what it was going to be, but it was going to be interesting and I was completely in.”
And the result is unlike anything he’s ever done — or seen — before.
- 6/6/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Jeopardy! had yet another song question that caused a fan uproar. This time, it wasn’t a wrong answer or a complete lack of awareness but the question itself. When Ken Jennings read the clue, the answer angered many music purists, with one even saying that the show would “pay for this disrespect.”
Here is the question on the show this week and why it upset so many Jeopardy! fans.
Jeopardy! Offends Music Fans With Recent Question
Champion Adriana Harmeyer was on Jeopardy!, and she chose the category “Songs in the Key of Life.” Ken Jennings read the clue: “In the title of a Rascal Flatts song, ‘Life Is’ this type of road.” Adriana got the answer right when she said, “What is a highway?” This was a $400 answer, and it raised her total to $10,200.
Ken Jennings in Jeopardy! | YouTube
However, the question itself rubbed many fans the wrong way.
Here is the question on the show this week and why it upset so many Jeopardy! fans.
Jeopardy! Offends Music Fans With Recent Question
Champion Adriana Harmeyer was on Jeopardy!, and she chose the category “Songs in the Key of Life.” Ken Jennings read the clue: “In the title of a Rascal Flatts song, ‘Life Is’ this type of road.” Adriana got the answer right when she said, “What is a highway?” This was a $400 answer, and it raised her total to $10,200.
Ken Jennings in Jeopardy! | YouTube
However, the question itself rubbed many fans the wrong way.
- 6/5/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, a songwriter and producer for Beyoncé and Rihanna, has been sued for rape, sexual battery and sex trafficking by a former mentee.
In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in California federal court, Chanaaz Mangroe accuses Gesteelde-Diamant (also known as The-Dream) of falsely promising to promote her career only to trap her in an “abusive, violent and manipulative relationship filled with physical assaults, violent sexual encounters, and horrific psychological manipulation.”
Gesteelde-Diamant has been behind a number of hits, including Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” and “Break My Soul,” Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake’s “Holy Grail,” Mariah Carey’s “Touch My Body” and Justin Bieber’s debut single “Baby,” among others. This year, the eight-time Grammy winner was shortlisted for an Academy Award after writing an original song for the remake of The Color Purple. He’s known for his particularly close relationship with Beyoncé, having collaborated with...
In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in California federal court, Chanaaz Mangroe accuses Gesteelde-Diamant (also known as The-Dream) of falsely promising to promote her career only to trap her in an “abusive, violent and manipulative relationship filled with physical assaults, violent sexual encounters, and horrific psychological manipulation.”
Gesteelde-Diamant has been behind a number of hits, including Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” and “Break My Soul,” Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake’s “Holy Grail,” Mariah Carey’s “Touch My Body” and Justin Bieber’s debut single “Baby,” among others. This year, the eight-time Grammy winner was shortlisted for an Academy Award after writing an original song for the remake of The Color Purple. He’s known for his particularly close relationship with Beyoncé, having collaborated with...
- 6/4/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Terius Gesteelde-Diamant — best known for producing and writing hits for the likes of Beyoncé and Rihanna under the name The-Dream — has been sued for rape, sexual battery, and sex trafficking by a former protégée.
Chanaaz Mangroe (who performed as Channii Monroe) filed a lawsuit in the US District Court in Los Angeles today (June 4th). Per Pitchfork, the suit alleges that Gesteelde-Diamant “lured” Mangroe into “an abusive, violent, and manipulative relationship filled with physical assaults, violent sexual encounters, and horrific psychological manipulation” in 2015 — all under the guise of “pursuing a legitimate recording and publishing contract.”
Gesteelde-Diamant (aka Terius Nash) is accused of repeatedly pressuring her into having sex while claiming it was all “part of the process,” strangling her, and filming one of their sexual encounters before threatening to show it to others.
Mangroe is represented by attorneys from the same firm as the lawyers for Cassie Ventura in a...
Chanaaz Mangroe (who performed as Channii Monroe) filed a lawsuit in the US District Court in Los Angeles today (June 4th). Per Pitchfork, the suit alleges that Gesteelde-Diamant “lured” Mangroe into “an abusive, violent, and manipulative relationship filled with physical assaults, violent sexual encounters, and horrific psychological manipulation” in 2015 — all under the guise of “pursuing a legitimate recording and publishing contract.”
Gesteelde-Diamant (aka Terius Nash) is accused of repeatedly pressuring her into having sex while claiming it was all “part of the process,” strangling her, and filming one of their sexual encounters before threatening to show it to others.
Mangroe is represented by attorneys from the same firm as the lawyers for Cassie Ventura in a...
- 6/4/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The-Dream, the prolific producer and songwriter behind hits like “Umbrella,” “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” and “Baby,” has been sued for rape, sex trafficking and sexual battery in a lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday.
In the suit, filed in the U.S. District Court’s Central District of California, Chanaaz Mangroe — professionally known as Channii Monroe — alleges that in 2015 Dream, whose real name is Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, used his stature as a close collaborator with artists like Rihanna and Beyoncé and “lured the young and vulnerable artist into an abusive,...
In the suit, filed in the U.S. District Court’s Central District of California, Chanaaz Mangroe — professionally known as Channii Monroe — alleges that in 2015 Dream, whose real name is Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, used his stature as a close collaborator with artists like Rihanna and Beyoncé and “lured the young and vulnerable artist into an abusive,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Mark Ross, a rapper better known by his stage name Brother Marquis and a member of the influential and often controversial Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died. He was 58.
The official 2 Live Crew Instagram account confirmed Ross’ death on Monday night, and the group’s longtime manager, DJ Debo, also confirmed the news to People Magazine. No details or cause of death were provided.
Alongside Luke Skyywalker (Luther Campbell), Fresh Kid Ice (Christopher Wong Won) and Mr. Mixx (David Hobbs), Ross formed the most well-known lineup of 2 Live Crew who broke out of the Florida rap scene to achieve national success in the 1980s and ’90s with a string of gold albums and became notorious for their overtly sexual songs such as “Me So Horny,” “We Want Some Pussy!,” “Throw the Dick,” and “Pop That Coochie.”
Ross was born in Rochester, New York on April 4, 1966. At 14, he moved to Los Angeles with his family,...
The official 2 Live Crew Instagram account confirmed Ross’ death on Monday night, and the group’s longtime manager, DJ Debo, also confirmed the news to People Magazine. No details or cause of death were provided.
Alongside Luke Skyywalker (Luther Campbell), Fresh Kid Ice (Christopher Wong Won) and Mr. Mixx (David Hobbs), Ross formed the most well-known lineup of 2 Live Crew who broke out of the Florida rap scene to achieve national success in the 1980s and ’90s with a string of gold albums and became notorious for their overtly sexual songs such as “Me So Horny,” “We Want Some Pussy!,” “Throw the Dick,” and “Pop That Coochie.”
Ross was born in Rochester, New York on April 4, 1966. At 14, he moved to Los Angeles with his family,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Brother Marquis, a member of the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at the age of 58.
2 Live Crew’s manager confirmed Brother Marquis’ death to TMZ on Monday, June 3rd. The cause of his death appears to be the result of natural causes, but details were not immediately known.
Born Mark Ross on April 4th, 1966, Marquis began rapping in his teenage years, eventually landing on the radar of 2 Live Crew’s Mr. Mixx in the ‘80s for his rap battle skills. After a position in the group opened, Mr. Mixx offered it to Marquis, who flew to Florida to join.
From there, the group — consisting of Mr. Mixx, Marquis, Fresh Kid Ice, and Uncle Luke (then known as Luke Skyywalker) — leaned into their humanistic sensibilities, and started gaining notoriety for raunchy, sexual songs, like “We Want Some Pussy” and “Throw the ‘D.’”
Ultimately, they came under national scrutiny with their third album,...
2 Live Crew’s manager confirmed Brother Marquis’ death to TMZ on Monday, June 3rd. The cause of his death appears to be the result of natural causes, but details were not immediately known.
Born Mark Ross on April 4th, 1966, Marquis began rapping in his teenage years, eventually landing on the radar of 2 Live Crew’s Mr. Mixx in the ‘80s for his rap battle skills. After a position in the group opened, Mr. Mixx offered it to Marquis, who flew to Florida to join.
From there, the group — consisting of Mr. Mixx, Marquis, Fresh Kid Ice, and Uncle Luke (then known as Luke Skyywalker) — leaned into their humanistic sensibilities, and started gaining notoriety for raunchy, sexual songs, like “We Want Some Pussy” and “Throw the ‘D.’”
Ultimately, they came under national scrutiny with their third album,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Jeopardy! has questions about all sorts of trivia, from the classics to more modern pop culture puzzles. However, it seems lately that many of the more recent pop culture questions are going over the heads of many current contestants. Host Ken Jennings made light of one wrong answer this past week.
Here is a look at the wrong answer and what Ken Jennings said about it.
Ken Jennings Mocks Missed Rihanna Jeopardy! Answer
There have been a lot of pop culture questions that contestants have been missing lately. These often include missed clues to hit songs by Drake and even answers that were wrong — but counted as correct — about older rap acts like Salt-n-Pepa.
Ken Jennings on Jeopardy! | YouTube
Last week, Amar Kakirde was on Jeopardy! defending his run against newcomers Tim Keily and Ryan Alcorn. The category was “Name The Celebrity” for $400. The clue was, “A rapper; has two...
Here is a look at the wrong answer and what Ken Jennings said about it.
Ken Jennings Mocks Missed Rihanna Jeopardy! Answer
There have been a lot of pop culture questions that contestants have been missing lately. These often include missed clues to hit songs by Drake and even answers that were wrong — but counted as correct — about older rap acts like Salt-n-Pepa.
Ken Jennings on Jeopardy! | YouTube
Last week, Amar Kakirde was on Jeopardy! defending his run against newcomers Tim Keily and Ryan Alcorn. The category was “Name The Celebrity” for $400. The clue was, “A rapper; has two...
- 6/3/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
The Grammys are handed out every year by the Recording Academy, an organization composed of music professionals representing different genres across the industry. For multiple years their nominations for Album of the Year were decided by clandestine nomination review committees, but the academy got rid of most of those in 2021, so now the decisions are made entirely by members at large. Scroll down for our latest racetrack odds, which are based on the combined predictions of Gold Derby users. Those odds are constantly changing, so we’ll be updating this list throughout the season.
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Not everyone in the industry appreciates the Grammys, though. At the 2021 awards The Weeknd didn’t get a single nomination despite an acclaimed album (“After Hours”) and a song (“Blinding Lights”) so popular that Billboard ranked it as their number-one single of 2021 and the number-one song of all time.
SEEGrammy Album of the Year: All the Winners in Grammy Awards History
Not everyone in the industry appreciates the Grammys, though. At the 2021 awards The Weeknd didn’t get a single nomination despite an acclaimed album (“After Hours”) and a song (“Blinding Lights”) so popular that Billboard ranked it as their number-one single of 2021 and the number-one song of all time.
- 5/30/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Kanye West/ Ye, although controversial, is one of the biggest names in the music industry today. Known for creating several immensely popular albums and winning several accolades, West’s music is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional hip-hop and rap. His unique style and innovative approach to music have earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.
Kanye West in the music video for All Day [PC: YouTube | Kanye West]Over the years, he has also collaborated with several prominent personalities and rappers, making his fame even more widespread. Yet, not many have been able to outperform him in his decades-long career. While there are several prominent rappers like Jay-Z who are just as famous and acclaimed as him, West states that only one female rapper has been able to outshine him.
Kanye West Believes Only One Female Rapper Has Outperformed Him Nicki Minaj in a still from Monster...
Kanye West in the music video for All Day [PC: YouTube | Kanye West]Over the years, he has also collaborated with several prominent personalities and rappers, making his fame even more widespread. Yet, not many have been able to outperform him in his decades-long career. While there are several prominent rappers like Jay-Z who are just as famous and acclaimed as him, West states that only one female rapper has been able to outshine him.
Kanye West Believes Only One Female Rapper Has Outperformed Him Nicki Minaj in a still from Monster...
- 5/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Kanye West once teamed up with Nicki Minaj for the hit single “Monster.” The record was a song off of West’s critically acclaimed album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The song was very much known for Minaj’s feature, whose performance initially rubbed West the wrong way.
Nicki Minaj bruised Kanye West’s ego in ‘Monster’ Kanye West | Scott Dudelson/Getty Images
“Monster” was a 2010 song by West featuring many hip hop juggernauts like Rick Ross and Jay-Z. Despite the song’s star-power, a rising Minaj managed to stand out from her more experienced contemporaries. So much so that some even felt she might’ve stolen the show. It was a feeling that West himself had after hearing Minaj’s verse. The rapper was so threatened by the verse at the time that he considered removing it from the song.
“It was like that moment when I thought about...
Nicki Minaj bruised Kanye West’s ego in ‘Monster’ Kanye West | Scott Dudelson/Getty Images
“Monster” was a 2010 song by West featuring many hip hop juggernauts like Rick Ross and Jay-Z. Despite the song’s star-power, a rising Minaj managed to stand out from her more experienced contemporaries. So much so that some even felt she might’ve stolen the show. It was a feeling that West himself had after hearing Minaj’s verse. The rapper was so threatened by the verse at the time that he considered removing it from the song.
“It was like that moment when I thought about...
- 5/30/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“The ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony’ is truly music’s highest honor because we’re honoring artists that are generational,” says Joel Peresman, CEO of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. He also served as an executive producers for the live broadcast that aired on November 3, 2023 on Disney+. Watch our video interview above.
“They’re not one hit wonders,” he continues. “They’re not people that come and go. They’re artists that have had lasting impact on other artists, on society, on culture, their impact is immeasurable.” The 2023 honorees included Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners.
Elliott made history as the first female hip-hop artist inducted, and Peresman addresses critics who complain that certain artists inducted don’t fit the “rock & roll” mold. “Well, rock and roll is a broad tent,” he asserts.
“They’re not one hit wonders,” he continues. “They’re not people that come and go. They’re artists that have had lasting impact on other artists, on society, on culture, their impact is immeasurable.” The 2023 honorees included Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners.
Elliott made history as the first female hip-hop artist inducted, and Peresman addresses critics who complain that certain artists inducted don’t fit the “rock & roll” mold. “Well, rock and roll is a broad tent,” he asserts.
- 5/25/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Move over, Kanye West.
The rapper and Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West will make her Hollywood Bowl singing debut Friday at the first of the two-night “The Lion King” concert event. She will perform “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.”
As previously reported, West will join “Lion King” veterans Nathan Lane, Billy Eichner, Jeremy Irons, Ernie Sabella, Heather Headley, Lebo M and Jason Weaver as well as Egot winner Jennifer Hudson.
A full orchestra is set to perform Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning musical score led by conductor Sarah Hicks. The song list featured Elton John and Tim Rice classics such as “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” “Circle of Life,” “Be Prepared” and “Hakuna Matata.”
The shows will be filmed for later broadcast as “The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl” on Disney+.
The celebration is presented by Disney Concerts, Fulwell 73 Productions, Amp Worldwide and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva.
The rapper and Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West will make her Hollywood Bowl singing debut Friday at the first of the two-night “The Lion King” concert event. She will perform “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.”
As previously reported, West will join “Lion King” veterans Nathan Lane, Billy Eichner, Jeremy Irons, Ernie Sabella, Heather Headley, Lebo M and Jason Weaver as well as Egot winner Jennifer Hudson.
A full orchestra is set to perform Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning musical score led by conductor Sarah Hicks. The song list featured Elton John and Tim Rice classics such as “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” “Circle of Life,” “Be Prepared” and “Hakuna Matata.”
The shows will be filmed for later broadcast as “The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl” on Disney+.
The celebration is presented by Disney Concerts, Fulwell 73 Productions, Amp Worldwide and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva.
- 5/24/2024
- by Marc Malkin and Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Beyoncé is making sure her daughter Blue Ivy Carter knows how to block out online haters.
During a recent episode of Vogue‘s The Run Through podcast, Tina Knowles, the Grammy-winning singer’s mother, chatted about her granddaughter’s performances during Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, which saw her dancing onstage to “My Power” and “Black Parade.”
Knowles recalled Carter’s performance being “the best” and how “every night her dad and me would get on this platform out there and we would just be screaming our heads off, like, with no shame at all.”
While she was one proud grandmother, alongside millions of supportive fans, Knowles shared that Carter later read some negative comments on social media following her performance. Thankfully, Beyoncé swooped in with some helpful advice.
“One of her friends came back and showed her some negative comments and it was a great life lesson because her mom basically said,...
During a recent episode of Vogue‘s The Run Through podcast, Tina Knowles, the Grammy-winning singer’s mother, chatted about her granddaughter’s performances during Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, which saw her dancing onstage to “My Power” and “Black Parade.”
Knowles recalled Carter’s performance being “the best” and how “every night her dad and me would get on this platform out there and we would just be screaming our heads off, like, with no shame at all.”
While she was one proud grandmother, alongside millions of supportive fans, Knowles shared that Carter later read some negative comments on social media following her performance. Thankfully, Beyoncé swooped in with some helpful advice.
“One of her friends came back and showed her some negative comments and it was a great life lesson because her mom basically said,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Billy Eichner is finally getting to live out his childhood dream of a being in a major stage musical.
The “Bros” star is making his Hollywood Bowl singing debut this weekend during “The Lion King’s” 30th anniversary live-to-film concert.
“We just had our first official rehearsal all together this morning,” Eichner told me Wednesday afternoon. “The scope and size of it really knocked me out. If I can get through it, I think it’s going to be really fun.”
Eichner, who played Timon in the 2019 “Lion King” remake and reprises the role in the upcoming prequel film “Mufasa: The Lion King,” isn’t allowed to say what he’ll be performing. But it has already been announced that the two-night run — May 24 and 25 — will also feature “Lion King” veterans Nathan Lane, Jeremy Irons, Ernie Sabella, Heather Headley, Lebo M and Jason Weaver, as well as Egot winner Jennifer Hudson,...
The “Bros” star is making his Hollywood Bowl singing debut this weekend during “The Lion King’s” 30th anniversary live-to-film concert.
“We just had our first official rehearsal all together this morning,” Eichner told me Wednesday afternoon. “The scope and size of it really knocked me out. If I can get through it, I think it’s going to be really fun.”
Eichner, who played Timon in the 2019 “Lion King” remake and reprises the role in the upcoming prequel film “Mufasa: The Lion King,” isn’t allowed to say what he’ll be performing. But it has already been announced that the two-night run — May 24 and 25 — will also feature “Lion King” veterans Nathan Lane, Jeremy Irons, Ernie Sabella, Heather Headley, Lebo M and Jason Weaver, as well as Egot winner Jennifer Hudson,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety 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
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Recording Academy announced key dates on Tuesday, revealing that nominees for the show will be announced on Nov. 8. The show will broadcast live on CBS and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are among those expected to earn nominations at the upcoming show. Albums and songs released between Sept. 16, 2023 and Aug. 30, 2024 will be eligible.
First-round voting will run from Oct 4.-15 and final voting will run from Dec. 12 through Jan. 3, 2025.
Swift made history at this year’s show, held in February, when she became the first artist to win album of the year four times. She will compete at the upcoming show with The Tortured Poets Department. She has earned 15 Grammys and 54 nominations, and her album of the year wins were for Fearless, 1989, Folklore and Midnights.
Beyoncé holds...
The Recording Academy announced key dates on Tuesday, revealing that nominees for the show will be announced on Nov. 8. The show will broadcast live on CBS and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are among those expected to earn nominations at the upcoming show. Albums and songs released between Sept. 16, 2023 and Aug. 30, 2024 will be eligible.
First-round voting will run from Oct 4.-15 and final voting will run from Dec. 12 through Jan. 3, 2025.
Swift made history at this year’s show, held in February, when she became the first artist to win album of the year four times. She will compete at the upcoming show with The Tortured Poets Department. She has earned 15 Grammys and 54 nominations, and her album of the year wins were for Fearless, 1989, Folklore and Midnights.
Beyoncé holds...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Streaming activity for Sean “Diddy” Combs has severely dipped since he has been accused of assault and harassment.
When comparing Combs’ U.S. catalog streams during the first week of December — two weeks after Cassie Ventura sued him — with streams of his catalog during the week ending May 16, there was a 51.8 percent decrease for songs under his stage name Diddy from 2,624,000 streams to 1,265,000 streams, according to Luminate, which tracks music streams and sales.
As Puff Daddy during the same period, he saw a similar drop: there was a 48.3 percent decrease from 1,359,000 streams to 703,000 streams. Under his stage name Diddy, the change was very small: a 2.1 decrease from 604,000 streams to 591,200 streams.
The streaming decline comes after Combs apologized on Sunday for a recently surfaced 2016 video which sees him attacking Ventura, his ex-girlfriend and former protege who was signed to his Bad Boy record label. In the video, first obtained by CNN,...
When comparing Combs’ U.S. catalog streams during the first week of December — two weeks after Cassie Ventura sued him — with streams of his catalog during the week ending May 16, there was a 51.8 percent decrease for songs under his stage name Diddy from 2,624,000 streams to 1,265,000 streams, according to Luminate, which tracks music streams and sales.
As Puff Daddy during the same period, he saw a similar drop: there was a 48.3 percent decrease from 1,359,000 streams to 703,000 streams. Under his stage name Diddy, the change was very small: a 2.1 decrease from 604,000 streams to 591,200 streams.
The streaming decline comes after Combs apologized on Sunday for a recently surfaced 2016 video which sees him attacking Ventura, his ex-girlfriend and former protege who was signed to his Bad Boy record label. In the video, first obtained by CNN,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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
50 Cent and Michael Jackson are very different artists. However, the “Billie Jean” singer made a big impact on 50 Cent at a young age. In addition, 50 Cent and Jackson teamed up together to take on the press through music.
50 Cent was introduced to Michael Jackson’s music by his grandmother
During a 2022 interview with NME, 50 Cent named the songs that were the soundtrack of his life. He picked out several classic rap tracks, including Erik B & Rakim’s “Paid in Full,” Future’s “Karate Chop,” and The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize.” He also showed some love for songs outside of the rap genre, such as Bobby Womack’s “Across 110th Street” and, most bafflingly, Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball.”
50 Cent was asked to name the first song he remembered hearing. It was The Jackson 5’s “ABC.” “I was one of nine kids, raised by my grandmother, so most of...
50 Cent was introduced to Michael Jackson’s music by his grandmother
During a 2022 interview with NME, 50 Cent named the songs that were the soundtrack of his life. He picked out several classic rap tracks, including Erik B & Rakim’s “Paid in Full,” Future’s “Karate Chop,” and The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize.” He also showed some love for songs outside of the rap genre, such as Bobby Womack’s “Across 110th Street” and, most bafflingly, Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball.”
50 Cent was asked to name the first song he remembered hearing. It was The Jackson 5’s “ABC.” “I was one of nine kids, raised by my grandmother, so most of...
- 5/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Peso Pluma appeared on The Tonight Show to perform his recent single, “La Durango,” with the help of Eslabon Armado’s Pedro Tovar. Appearing with a live band, the duo gave an electric rendition of the horns-laced tune, made with Junior H.
“La Durango” comes off Pluma’s forthcoming fourth LP, Éxodo, out June 20. Pluma previously teamed up with Eslabon Armado on “Ella Baila Sola” last year.
Pluma sat down with host Jimmy Fallon to discuss the single, as well as meeting Jay-Z at the Grammys. Later during the interview,...
“La Durango” comes off Pluma’s forthcoming fourth LP, Éxodo, out June 20. Pluma previously teamed up with Eslabon Armado on “Ella Baila Sola” last year.
Pluma sat down with host Jimmy Fallon to discuss the single, as well as meeting Jay-Z at the Grammys. Later during the interview,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- 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
“Bridgerton” Season 3 promises plenty of balls and other social events, and music supervisor Justin Kamps pulled string song covers of several big-name artists for the orchestral pop music signature to the Netflix show. The needle drops heighten the luxurious social moments as well as more intimate and emotional ones.
Season 1 included orchestral versions of songs like Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams,” Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You,” Shawn Mendes’ “In My Blood,” Billie Eilish’s “bad guy,” Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” and Sufjan Stevens’ “Love Yourself (Short Reprise).” Season 2 featured renditions of Nirvana’s “Stay Away,” Madonna’s “Material Girl,” Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own,” Alanis Morisette’s “You Oughta Know,” Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times,” Kris Bowers’ cover of “Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham,” P!nk’s “What About Us” Calvin Harris & the Disciples’ “How Deep Is Your Love” and Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking...
Season 1 included orchestral versions of songs like Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams,” Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You,” Shawn Mendes’ “In My Blood,” Billie Eilish’s “bad guy,” Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” and Sufjan Stevens’ “Love Yourself (Short Reprise).” Season 2 featured renditions of Nirvana’s “Stay Away,” Madonna’s “Material Girl,” Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own,” Alanis Morisette’s “You Oughta Know,” Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times,” Kris Bowers’ cover of “Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham,” P!nk’s “What About Us” Calvin Harris & the Disciples’ “How Deep Is Your Love” and Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking...
- 5/16/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
At the Amazon upfront, Reese Witherspoon appearing in character as Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods wasn’t even the actress’ best effort of the morning. That came about 45 minutes before her presentation wrapper, when she scolded her You’re Cordially Invited co-star Will Ferrell for bragging about his romantic comedy prowess.
“I’m the fucking queen of looking cute while sleeping,” said Witherspoon, referring to that moment in every rom-com when one actor lovingly looks at the other while their eyes are closed. This delighted the crowd at the tech giant’s first-ever upfront presentation, as did much of star-packed show — once they got in, of course. Slow lines stretched down South Street, prompting a half-hour delay for the Pier 36 event.
“Thank you for whatever you went through to get in this room,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, when she finally took the stage. “I know it was a lot.
“I’m the fucking queen of looking cute while sleeping,” said Witherspoon, referring to that moment in every rom-com when one actor lovingly looks at the other while their eyes are closed. This delighted the crowd at the tech giant’s first-ever upfront presentation, as did much of star-packed show — once they got in, of course. Slow lines stretched down South Street, prompting a half-hour delay for the Pier 36 event.
“Thank you for whatever you went through to get in this room,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, when she finally took the stage. “I know it was a lot.
- 5/14/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s Day 2 of the Upfronts and Amazon is making its primetime debut.
The streamer is already making news with a series order for a Nic Cage-from Spider-Man noir live-action drama, a Jeopardy! spinoff and a slew of sports docs including a third season of Coach Prime.
There have also been renewals for The Boys and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
This comes after Tom Brady was in the huddle for yesterday’s Fox Upfront and NBCUniversal held their annual ad blowout at Radio City Music Hall.
Held at Pier 36, Amazon kicked off thirty minutes late with thousands of people lining up outside a construction site to get in.
(Dade Hayes/Deadline)
Alicia Keys opened the show; a few chords on the piano before promoting her Amazon Premium Beauty lifestyle brand (obviously) and kicking into No One and her Jay-Z duet Empire State of Mind (New York). “It’s going to be a beautiful day,...
The streamer is already making news with a series order for a Nic Cage-from Spider-Man noir live-action drama, a Jeopardy! spinoff and a slew of sports docs including a third season of Coach Prime.
There have also been renewals for The Boys and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
This comes after Tom Brady was in the huddle for yesterday’s Fox Upfront and NBCUniversal held their annual ad blowout at Radio City Music Hall.
Held at Pier 36, Amazon kicked off thirty minutes late with thousands of people lining up outside a construction site to get in.
(Dade Hayes/Deadline)
Alicia Keys opened the show; a few chords on the piano before promoting her Amazon Premium Beauty lifestyle brand (obviously) and kicking into No One and her Jay-Z duet Empire State of Mind (New York). “It’s going to be a beautiful day,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Maya Rudolph returned to Saturday Night Live as host on the latest episode, and the former cast member reprising one of her most beloved sketches: Impersonating Beyoncé as guest on the chicken wing-eating YouTube interview series Hot Ones.
The original sketch aired back in 2021 when Rudolph served as guest host, with “Beyoncé” memorably wilting under the heat of the chicken wings. “This is the only thing that I attempted that I did not slay, and that bothered both me and my husband, my husband is Jay Z,” Rudolph’s Beyoncé...
The original sketch aired back in 2021 when Rudolph served as guest host, with “Beyoncé” memorably wilting under the heat of the chicken wings. “This is the only thing that I attempted that I did not slay, and that bothered both me and my husband, my husband is Jay Z,” Rudolph’s Beyoncé...
- 5/12/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
It was all about mothers at the top of this week’s pre-Mother’s Day Saturday Night Live.
The variety show dispensed with its typical topical cold open for one that featured SNL castmembers sharing moments with their moms.
Kenan Thompson kicked off the show, appearing on the Studio 8H stage with his mom because, he said, “it’s “Mother’s Day in about 29 minutes,” which, she declared, meant there was still “plenty of time to buy a gift.”
“With so many upsetting stories in the world right now, we thought we’d take a break from a regular cold open and hear some heartwarming stories from our moms instead.”
Still Thompson’s mom said she wanted to see who would play Stormy Daniels in a cold open focused on the porn star’s testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. That wasn’t the only reference to...
The variety show dispensed with its typical topical cold open for one that featured SNL castmembers sharing moments with their moms.
Kenan Thompson kicked off the show, appearing on the Studio 8H stage with his mom because, he said, “it’s “Mother’s Day in about 29 minutes,” which, she declared, meant there was still “plenty of time to buy a gift.”
“With so many upsetting stories in the world right now, we thought we’d take a break from a regular cold open and hear some heartwarming stories from our moms instead.”
Still Thompson’s mom said she wanted to see who would play Stormy Daniels in a cold open focused on the porn star’s testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. That wasn’t the only reference to...
- 5/12/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jay-Z and Nas took a lot of heavy shots at each during their famous battle. Their feud caught major mainstream attention, with even a few stars sharing their feelings on the matter. One of those stars was Rosie Perez, who sided with Nas in their rap war.
What Rosie Perez had to say about Jay-Z during his battle with Nas Jay-Z | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Jay-Z and Nas’ former rivalry took a turn for the worst as their competition continued. Hip hop fans might remember Jay-Z attacking Nas first on the record “The Takeover,” where he criticized numerous rappers in the industry. Nas would retaliate with “Ether,” which many believed was the better diss record between the two.
But those weren’t the only diss records exchanged by the two veteran emcees. Jay-Z would answer Nas’ “Ether” with the much more personal diss track “Supa Ugly.” On that record, Jay-Z claimed...
What Rosie Perez had to say about Jay-Z during his battle with Nas Jay-Z | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Jay-Z and Nas’ former rivalry took a turn for the worst as their competition continued. Hip hop fans might remember Jay-Z attacking Nas first on the record “The Takeover,” where he criticized numerous rappers in the industry. Nas would retaliate with “Ether,” which many believed was the better diss record between the two.
But those weren’t the only diss records exchanged by the two veteran emcees. Jay-Z would answer Nas’ “Ether” with the much more personal diss track “Supa Ugly.” On that record, Jay-Z claimed...
- 5/10/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Beyoncé‘s name has been in the news a lot these last few months. Her documentary “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” premiered in theaters, she launched her own hair care line, she had the industry buzzing about if she would attend the Met Gala, social media marked the 10th anniversary of her sister’s elevator fight with Jay-Z, and Bey dropped her eighth studio album titled Cowboy Carter.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet caught up with celebrity psychic Elizabeth April to get her predictions on what’s next for the star and whether she’ll move into other music genres.
Psychic predicts if Beyoncé will test other music genres Beyoncé leaves the Luar fashion show in Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week | James Devaney/Gc Images
Elizabeth April is a psychic and spiritual teacher. She uses her extrasensory gifts to predict the future, see energies, and read past lives. She has a popular YouTube channel,...
Showbiz Cheat Sheet caught up with celebrity psychic Elizabeth April to get her predictions on what’s next for the star and whether she’ll move into other music genres.
Psychic predicts if Beyoncé will test other music genres Beyoncé leaves the Luar fashion show in Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week | James Devaney/Gc Images
Elizabeth April is a psychic and spiritual teacher. She uses her extrasensory gifts to predict the future, see energies, and read past lives. She has a popular YouTube channel,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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
North West, Broadway’s Heather Headley and Grammy winner Lebo M. have been added to the cast of Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event, a musical concert set to run May 24-25 at the Hollywood Bowl.
They join previously announced cast and franchise veterans Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane and special guest Jennifer Hudson for the two-night event, which will feature a full orchestra performing Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning score. The cast will perform songs and numbers featuring the Broadway show’s costumes, set design and puppetry.
Disney Concerts and Fulwell 73 Productions along with Amp Worldwide and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva, the team behind Disney’s Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl (four Emmy noms) and the Emmy-winning Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium, are producing the events. The footage will become part of a Disney+ Original special,...
They join previously announced cast and franchise veterans Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane and special guest Jennifer Hudson for the two-night event, which will feature a full orchestra performing Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning score. The cast will perform songs and numbers featuring the Broadway show’s costumes, set design and puppetry.
Disney Concerts and Fulwell 73 Productions along with Amp Worldwide and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva, the team behind Disney’s Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl (four Emmy noms) and the Emmy-winning Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium, are producing the events. The footage will become part of a Disney+ Original special,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Rihanna is a well-reputed household name across the globe thanks to her music, fashion, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Known for her bold style choices, she has often made headlines for her influence in the fashion world.
Rihanna from the music video This Is What You Came For
However, the icon was missing in action on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet, leaving many wondering why. The songstress had genuine concerns, long after she revealed her feelings about the 2015 Met Gala event.
Why Didn’t Rihanna Appear at the 2024 Met Gala Event?
This year, the Met Gala didn’t just feel complete as Rihanna was absent with People and Entertainment Tonight sources reporting the reason behind the same. Both the outlets mentioned that she was sick with flu, which left her with no option but to skip the event.
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Rihanna from the music video This Is What You Came For
However, the icon was missing in action on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet, leaving many wondering why. The songstress had genuine concerns, long after she revealed her feelings about the 2015 Met Gala event.
Why Didn’t Rihanna Appear at the 2024 Met Gala Event?
This year, the Met Gala didn’t just feel complete as Rihanna was absent with People and Entertainment Tonight sources reporting the reason behind the same. Both the outlets mentioned that she was sick with flu, which left her with no option but to skip the event.
Suggested“You got an as* like me”: Sandra Bullock and Rihanna’s Comments...
- 5/7/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
What started as a series of lyrical jabs between the two hip hop moguls Drake and Kendrick Lamar soon escalated into a full-blown feud incorporating several diss tracks. Following constant subtle shots, the feud reignited with Lamar’s aggressive verses on his various tracks, including Like That and Euphoria, prompting a back-and-forth rap battle between the two.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake | Credit: Wikimedia/LunaEclipse
And for the fans, who are eager to delve into the intricacies’ massive feud, Wikipedia has facilitated a homage with a page sharing the details and timeline of the rap battle. However, it seems that Wikipedia has gone a bit far in its attempt to capture the essence of the feud, formatting more akin to the chronicles of a war.
The Unusual Wikipedia Page Detailing Drake And Kendrick Lamar’s Feud
While Wikipedia might not always be the most trusted source of information, the renowned website...
Kendrick Lamar and Drake | Credit: Wikimedia/LunaEclipse
And for the fans, who are eager to delve into the intricacies’ massive feud, Wikipedia has facilitated a homage with a page sharing the details and timeline of the rap battle. However, it seems that Wikipedia has gone a bit far in its attempt to capture the essence of the feud, formatting more akin to the chronicles of a war.
The Unusual Wikipedia Page Detailing Drake And Kendrick Lamar’s Feud
While Wikipedia might not always be the most trusted source of information, the renowned website...
- 5/7/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Met Gala is always about who turned up, what they were wearing — and who didn’t show. This year, there were a number of fashionistas fans missed seeing on fashion’s biggest night.
Rihanna
Surprise! Always one of, if not the most anticipated guest at the Met Gala every year is RiRi. Though many had expected her to attend this year, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that she stayed home due to an unexpected bout with the flu following an appearance in Miami over the weekend for the Formula 1 race. The news, first reported by People, came as a shock and broke late in the night while the carpet was full of stars and photographers. Rihanna had even teased her strategy for this year’s event, telling Extra that she had planned to keep it “real simple.” The flu made it much more complicated.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna...
Rihanna
Surprise! Always one of, if not the most anticipated guest at the Met Gala every year is RiRi. Though many had expected her to attend this year, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that she stayed home due to an unexpected bout with the flu following an appearance in Miami over the weekend for the Formula 1 race. The news, first reported by People, came as a shock and broke late in the night while the carpet was full of stars and photographers. Rihanna had even teased her strategy for this year’s event, telling Extra that she had planned to keep it “real simple.” The flu made it much more complicated.
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- 5/7/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We know Kendrick Lamar and Drake will throw more shots, levy more seedy allegations, and might even drop more all-out diss songs from here. But the bulk of the war has been fought, and the crown goes to Compton. In hindsight, the way Drake poked the bear with Instagram Stories provocations and his “Taylor Made” freestyle seems masochistic. Over the past week, Lamar hit Drake with a relentless volley of diss songs that comprehensively dismantled his opponent’s character and, with “Not Like Us,” may make him the punchline of the summer.
- 5/6/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Filmmaker Romain Gavras has announced his next project, and it is going to feature some major star power. The French storyteller will soon start work on Sacrifice, serving as a director and co-writer for the project. The cast for the movie that has been announced so far includes Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek Pinault, and Brendan Fraser.
The news of the casting coup is gaining a lot of traction on social media. Netizens have expressed their enthusiasm over the prospect of seeing so many fan-favorite actors working on the same project. The movie, which is said to be something in the vein of a satire, will be Gavras’ first foray into English-language filmmaking. More names are expected to be added to the main cast in the coming days.
Romain Gavras Prepares To Take On Hollywood With Sacrifice A still from Le Monde est à toi (The World is Yours...
The news of the casting coup is gaining a lot of traction on social media. Netizens have expressed their enthusiasm over the prospect of seeing so many fan-favorite actors working on the same project. The movie, which is said to be something in the vein of a satire, will be Gavras’ first foray into English-language filmmaking. More names are expected to be added to the main cast in the coming days.
Romain Gavras Prepares To Take On Hollywood With Sacrifice A still from Le Monde est à toi (The World is Yours...
- 5/3/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek Pinault and Brendan Fraser will star in Sacrifice, a film co-written and to be directed by Romain Gavras. Like his last film Athena that premiered last Venice and was released on Netflix, Sacrifice has a similar combustible and propulsive anarchy coursing through the film.
This is closer to satire, but the script by Gavras and Will Arbery was strong enough to compel the leads to commit over the span of four days since the script was sent to talent. More actors will be set shortly, and I expect that the project — CAA Media Finance is selling the world with Rocket Science — won’t have a lot of territories left by the time buyers hit the Croisette. All the elements are there to launch Gavras as a major writer-director, here making his first English-language film.
Here is the logline: a high end charity gala...
This is closer to satire, but the script by Gavras and Will Arbery was strong enough to compel the leads to commit over the span of four days since the script was sent to talent. More actors will be set shortly, and I expect that the project — CAA Media Finance is selling the world with Rocket Science — won’t have a lot of territories left by the time buyers hit the Croisette. All the elements are there to launch Gavras as a major writer-director, here making his first English-language film.
Here is the logline: a high end charity gala...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Grammy-winning hip-hop and R&b artist Missy Elliott has been tapped for a role in director Michel Gondry and producer Pharrell Williams’ new, untitled feature for Universal Pictures.
Details as to her role are under wraps, as are all roles so far. Set in Virginia Beach in the summer of 1977, the film is described as a coming-of-age musical inspired by the city’s Atlantis Apartments and the neighborhood where Williams grew up.
As previously announced, Kelvin Harrison Jr. leads an ensemble that also includes The Holdovers Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Halle Bailey, and Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry. Written by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, the film will be produced by Williams and Mimi Valdés for i am Other, as well as Gil Netter for Gil Netter Productions. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Development Ryan Jones and Director of Production Development Christine Sun are overseeing the project for the studio.
Details as to her role are under wraps, as are all roles so far. Set in Virginia Beach in the summer of 1977, the film is described as a coming-of-age musical inspired by the city’s Atlantis Apartments and the neighborhood where Williams grew up.
As previously announced, Kelvin Harrison Jr. leads an ensemble that also includes The Holdovers Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Halle Bailey, and Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry. Written by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, the film will be produced by Williams and Mimi Valdés for i am Other, as well as Gil Netter for Gil Netter Productions. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Development Ryan Jones and Director of Production Development Christine Sun are overseeing the project for the studio.
- 4/30/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift‘s new album “The Tortured Poets Department” was expected to be a blockbuster, but it was even more dominant than one might have expected, smashing records on the Billboard 200 and the Hot 100. Read more about her album achievements here and her singles achievements here on Billboard.com.
“Tortured Poets” achieved an astonishing 2.61 million equivalent album units (the second most ever recorded since Billboard started measuring equivalent album units in 2014) based on its combined record sales, individual track sales and online streams. Of that total, traditional album sales accounted for 1.914 million (the third largest sales week since Luminate started tracking in 1991). Streaming accounted for 683,000 units (the biggest streaming week of all time).
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But wait, there’s more. This also marks her 14th number-one album, which ties her with Jay-Z for the second most number-ones of all time and the most for a solo artist.
“Tortured Poets” achieved an astonishing 2.61 million equivalent album units (the second most ever recorded since Billboard started measuring equivalent album units in 2014) based on its combined record sales, individual track sales and online streams. Of that total, traditional album sales accounted for 1.914 million (the third largest sales week since Luminate started tracking in 1991). Streaming accounted for 683,000 units (the biggest streaming week of all time).
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But wait, there’s more. This also marks her 14th number-one album, which ties her with Jay-Z for the second most number-ones of all time and the most for a solo artist.
- 4/29/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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