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$AP Rocky and Rihanna...
Rihanna
Surprise! Always one of, if not the most anticipated guest at the Met Gala every year is RiRi. Though many had expected her to attend this year, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that she stayed home due to an unexpected bout with the flu following an appearance in Miami over the weekend for the Formula 1 race. The news, first reported by People, came as a shock and broke late in the night while the carpet was full of stars and photographers. Rihanna had even teased her strategy for this year’s event, telling Extra that she had planned to keep it “real simple.” The flu made it much more complicated.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna...
- 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
The Billboard 200 measures the commercial performance of the top albums during the weekly tracking period from Friday through Thursday. While the charts used to be determined just by record sales, the evolving technological landscape has prompted Billboard to adjust its methodology in the 21st century.
One of the most significant alterations came in 2014 when Billboard transitioned to a combination of factors including online streams and individual track sales in addition to the traditional album sales that previously made up the entirety of the Billboard 200’s measurement. Now an album sale counts as one album unit. Sales of 10 individual tracks also counts as a unit. And you need 3,750 ad-supported streams or 1,250 paid subscription streams to equal one unit. In 2020 Billboard also started considering streams of music videos on platforms like YouTube.
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One of the most significant alterations came in 2014 when Billboard transitioned to a combination of factors including online streams and individual track sales in addition to the traditional album sales that previously made up the entirety of the Billboard 200’s measurement. Now an album sale counts as one album unit. Sales of 10 individual tracks also counts as a unit. And you need 3,750 ad-supported streams or 1,250 paid subscription streams to equal one unit. In 2020 Billboard also started considering streams of music videos on platforms like YouTube.
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- 4/29/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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.
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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.
- 4/29/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department is, unsurprisingly, breaking all sorts of records. To start, Swift’s 11th full-length debuts top the Billboard 200 with the second biggest opening week in recorded history. In do so, she has also tied Jay-Z for the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist with 14. Only The Beatles have more chart-toppers with a total of 19.
Specifically, The Tortured Poets Department moved 2.61 million units in its first week, including 1.914 million physical sales — a feat that’s only been topped by Adele, who moved over 3 million units of 25 during its first week. On top of that, Swift has earned the record for most single-week vinyl sales since Luminate began keeping track in 1991, beating the record she set herself last year with 1989 (Taylor’s Version).
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Specifically, The Tortured Poets Department moved 2.61 million units in its first week, including 1.914 million physical sales — a feat that’s only been topped by Adele, who moved over 3 million units of 25 during its first week. On top of that, Swift has earned the record for most single-week vinyl sales since Luminate began keeping track in 1991, beating the record she set herself last year with 1989 (Taylor’s Version).
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- 4/28/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Taylor Swift has once again made history on the charts. The Tortured Poets Department landed at Number One on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated May 4). It’s her 14th album to top the charts, setting a tying record with Jay-Z for the most Number Ones among solo artists; the Beatles hold the top spot with 19 Number Ones.
The Tortured Poets Department made history as it receives the largest streaming week for an album ever, since the Billboard 200 began tracking those numbers in December 2014, according to Billboard. The 31 songs on the...
The Tortured Poets Department made history as it receives the largest streaming week for an album ever, since the Billboard 200 began tracking those numbers in December 2014, according to Billboard. The 31 songs on the...
- 4/28/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift took to social media Sunday to react to news that The Tortured Poets Department debuted to 2.61 million units, the highest of any album since Adele’s 2015 release, 25.
“My mind is blown,” Swift wrote on Instagram beneath a carousel of polaroids from the recording process. “I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album.”
Billboard reported Sunday that Tortured Poets debuted at No. 1, marking Swift’s 14th chart-topping album in her career, tying with Jay-Z for the most No.1 albums among solo artists in history.
Released April 19, Tortured Poets launched with 2.61 million equivalent album units in the U.S., with vinyl sales representing 859,000 of that number. The record hit 1.9 million total traditional album sales, meaning it secured itself as the top-selling album of 2024, far ahead of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter (the second most sold) with 228,000.
“Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life,...
“My mind is blown,” Swift wrote on Instagram beneath a carousel of polaroids from the recording process. “I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album.”
Billboard reported Sunday that Tortured Poets debuted at No. 1, marking Swift’s 14th chart-topping album in her career, tying with Jay-Z for the most No.1 albums among solo artists in history.
Released April 19, Tortured Poets launched with 2.61 million equivalent album units in the U.S., with vinyl sales representing 859,000 of that number. The record hit 1.9 million total traditional album sales, meaning it secured itself as the top-selling album of 2024, far ahead of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter (the second most sold) with 228,000.
“Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Another day, another record for Taylor Swift.
As expected, Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated May 4). It is her 14th album to reach that plateau, tying Jay-Z for the most No. 1s among soloists. The Beatles, with 19 No. 1s, have more, but it should be noted that the chart’s methodology for determining sales has changed over time.
The Tortured Poets Department had 2.61 million equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending April 25, with traditional album sales comprising 1.914 million of that sum. Of that sales figure, vinyl sales represent 859,000 units. The collected 31 songs on the deluxe edition of the album generated 891.34 million on-demand official streams.
The figures mark the largest streaming week for an album, the second-largest week for an album (by total equivalent album units earned...
As expected, Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated May 4). It is her 14th album to reach that plateau, tying Jay-Z for the most No. 1s among soloists. The Beatles, with 19 No. 1s, have more, but it should be noted that the chart’s methodology for determining sales has changed over time.
The Tortured Poets Department had 2.61 million equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending April 25, with traditional album sales comprising 1.914 million of that sum. Of that sales figure, vinyl sales represent 859,000 units. The collected 31 songs on the deluxe edition of the album generated 891.34 million on-demand official streams.
The figures mark the largest streaming week for an album, the second-largest week for an album (by total equivalent album units earned...
- 4/28/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift is officially No. 1 – to no one’s surprise!
The Tortured Poets Department made a massive No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart dated May 4, resulting in her 14th No. 1 album, via Billboard.
She ties Jay-Z for the most No. 1s among soloists in the nearly 70-year history of the chart. Only The Beatles, with 19 No. 1s, have more.
Keep reading to find out more…
The Tortured Poets Department debuted with a total of 2.61 million equivalent album units in its first week.
Traditional album sales comprise 1.914 million of that sum, with vinyl sales alone representing 859,000. The 31 songs on the deluxe edition of the album generated 891.34 million on-demand official streams.
It now notches the largest streaming week for an album ever, the second-largest week for an album since the Billboard 200 began measuring by units in December 2014 (only Adele‘s 25 sold more in 2015), the third-largest sales week by traditional album sales...
The Tortured Poets Department made a massive No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart dated May 4, resulting in her 14th No. 1 album, via Billboard.
She ties Jay-Z for the most No. 1s among soloists in the nearly 70-year history of the chart. Only The Beatles, with 19 No. 1s, have more.
Keep reading to find out more…
The Tortured Poets Department debuted with a total of 2.61 million equivalent album units in its first week.
Traditional album sales comprise 1.914 million of that sum, with vinyl sales alone representing 859,000. The 31 songs on the deluxe edition of the album generated 891.34 million on-demand official streams.
It now notches the largest streaming week for an album ever, the second-largest week for an album since the Billboard 200 began measuring by units in December 2014 (only Adele‘s 25 sold more in 2015), the third-largest sales week by traditional album sales...
- 4/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Rihanna, who measures 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), is significantly taller than Beyonce, who is 5ft 6 (167.6 cm).
The “Bring It On: All or Nothing” actress is about 10.4 centimeters (4.1 inches) taller than the average American woman, who stands at approximately 162.6 centimeters (5 feet 4 inches).
Height Difference with Teairra Mari
Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (172.7 cm), Rihanna appears much taller on the red carpet than Teairra Mari, who is 5 feet 1 ½ inches (156.2 cm) tall.
Rihanna, at 5 feet 8 inches (172.7 cm), appears significantly taller on the red carpet than Teairra Mari, who is 5 feet 1 ½ inches (156.2 cm) tall, with a noticeable height difference of 6 ½ inches (Credit: Jen Lowery / Startraksphoto)
The height difference of 6 ½ inches (16.5 cm) between them is quite noticeable, especially in high-profile events where both are likely to wear heels, accentuating the disparity further.
Shoe Size Conversion
Rihanna wears a US shoe size 9, which roughly translates to a UK size 7, a European size 40, and a Japanese size 26.
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The “Bring It On: All or Nothing” actress is about 10.4 centimeters (4.1 inches) taller than the average American woman, who stands at approximately 162.6 centimeters (5 feet 4 inches).
Height Difference with Teairra Mari
Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (172.7 cm), Rihanna appears much taller on the red carpet than Teairra Mari, who is 5 feet 1 ½ inches (156.2 cm) tall.
Rihanna, at 5 feet 8 inches (172.7 cm), appears significantly taller on the red carpet than Teairra Mari, who is 5 feet 1 ½ inches (156.2 cm) tall, with a noticeable height difference of 6 ½ inches (Credit: Jen Lowery / Startraksphoto)
The height difference of 6 ½ inches (16.5 cm) between them is quite noticeable, especially in high-profile events where both are likely to wear heels, accentuating the disparity further.
Shoe Size Conversion
Rihanna wears a US shoe size 9, which roughly translates to a UK size 7, a European size 40, and a Japanese size 26.
Barbadian singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a singer,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Exclusive: After finding its new host in the returning Jon Stewart, The Daily Show is staffing up.
The Comedy Central series has signed up three new correspondents to its news team: Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt.
They are the first new correspondents to join the show in six years, since the arrival of Jaboukie Young-White, who joined in 2018 and left in 2021. The last new correspondent still on the show was Dulcé Sloan, who joined in September 2017 (Jordan Klepper returned in December 2019 having previously been featured on the show).
Iwata and Kuhlenschmidt joined the show in October 2023 and Johnson, who was previously a writer on the show, made his on-screen debut in February. The move to official correspondents just happened, despite being on the show for a few months.
They join Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Lewis Black, Klepper, and Sloan. However, the new trio will not be sharing...
The Comedy Central series has signed up three new correspondents to its news team: Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt.
They are the first new correspondents to join the show in six years, since the arrival of Jaboukie Young-White, who joined in 2018 and left in 2021. The last new correspondent still on the show was Dulcé Sloan, who joined in September 2017 (Jordan Klepper returned in December 2019 having previously been featured on the show).
Iwata and Kuhlenschmidt joined the show in October 2023 and Johnson, who was previously a writer on the show, made his on-screen debut in February. The move to official correspondents just happened, despite being on the show for a few months.
They join Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Lewis Black, Klepper, and Sloan. However, the new trio will not be sharing...
- 4/25/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Megan Thee Stallion’s former personal cameraman is taking the Grammy winner and Mean Girls actress and Roc Nation to court for creating an “intolerable” and “hostile abusive work environment.”
In a nine-claim complaint filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Emilio Garcia is accusing Megan Pete (Thee Stallion’s real name), her own company, her Hot Girl Touring and the Jay-Z founded entertainment platform of underpaying him, misclassifying him and causing “severe emotional distress and anxiety” due to overwork almost since the moment he started working for the “Plan” B singer in July 2018 (read the whole complaint here).
In particular, it seems an alleged explicit incident in the back of a moving car almost two years ago that proved the final straw – for all concerned:
On or around June 2022, Plaintiff was traveling on tour with Stallion in Ibiza, Spain. After a night out, Plaintiff, Stallion, and three other women...
In a nine-claim complaint filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Emilio Garcia is accusing Megan Pete (Thee Stallion’s real name), her own company, her Hot Girl Touring and the Jay-Z founded entertainment platform of underpaying him, misclassifying him and causing “severe emotional distress and anxiety” due to overwork almost since the moment he started working for the “Plan” B singer in July 2018 (read the whole complaint here).
In particular, it seems an alleged explicit incident in the back of a moving car almost two years ago that proved the final straw – for all concerned:
On or around June 2022, Plaintiff was traveling on tour with Stallion in Ibiza, Spain. After a night out, Plaintiff, Stallion, and three other women...
- 4/23/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (Iadas) announced the winners of the 28th Annual Webby Awards.
Taylor Swift, Ryan Gosling, Olivia Rodrigo, Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Adam Driver, Trixie Mattel, Conan O’Brien, Jay-Z, Laverne Cox, Megan Thee Stallion, Snoop Dogg, Jason & Travis Kelce, and Michelle Obama were some of the winners.
The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards to Keke Palmer, Shannon Sharpe, Kara Swisher and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Palmer is set to receive the Webby Special Achievement Award for her contributions as an actress, activist and entrepreneur. Sharpe will be honored with the Webby Advocate of the Year, a recognition chosen by a committee led by the NAACP and Iadas, celebrating his significant impact in sports commentary, advocacy for racial equality, education and health.
Louis-Dreyfus will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for Wiser Than...
Taylor Swift, Ryan Gosling, Olivia Rodrigo, Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Adam Driver, Trixie Mattel, Conan O’Brien, Jay-Z, Laverne Cox, Megan Thee Stallion, Snoop Dogg, Jason & Travis Kelce, and Michelle Obama were some of the winners.
The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards to Keke Palmer, Shannon Sharpe, Kara Swisher and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Palmer is set to receive the Webby Special Achievement Award for her contributions as an actress, activist and entrepreneur. Sharpe will be honored with the Webby Advocate of the Year, a recognition chosen by a committee led by the NAACP and Iadas, celebrating his significant impact in sports commentary, advocacy for racial equality, education and health.
Louis-Dreyfus will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for Wiser Than...
- 4/23/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The long-awaited showdown between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has been bogged down by Instagram Story trolling, X bots, and artificial intelligence. While the rap world awaits Kendrick’s response to Drake, we’ve also been made to ponder technology’s role in societal decline. When the rap Gods declared “There are no rules in rap beef,” they likely weren’t imagining stan wars with hordes of X bot accounts feverishly posting sophomoric disses like “Daycares worldwide are being told to stay on high alert for Kendrick Lamar.”
And no one...
And no one...
- 4/22/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Singer-songwriter Beyonce is enjoying her time in Japan to the fullest. The ‘Cowboy Carter’ hitmaker has documented her trip with husband Jay-Z through a series of snapshots shared on her Instagram.
Giving her 319 million followers with a rare glimpse into her private life, Beyonce struck poses in various glamorous outfits, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
Sporting a dark-coloured skin-tight catsuit, the 42-year-old turned heads while exploring sightseeing spots, even appearing to use public transportation for an excursion.
According to ‘Mirror.co.uk’, her initial upload seemed to be taken in the couple’s hotel room as they prepared to depart.
In another playful snapshot, Beyonce posed as a cowgirl, mimicking gun fingers while donning a cowgirl hat. She accessorised her fitting ensemble with bold chunky gold jewellery, including earrings and a Chloe name-plated belt.
A video clip seemed to capture the couple strolling through a transportation terminal, accompanied by their security team.
Giving her 319 million followers with a rare glimpse into her private life, Beyonce struck poses in various glamorous outfits, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
Sporting a dark-coloured skin-tight catsuit, the 42-year-old turned heads while exploring sightseeing spots, even appearing to use public transportation for an excursion.
According to ‘Mirror.co.uk’, her initial upload seemed to be taken in the couple’s hotel room as they prepared to depart.
In another playful snapshot, Beyonce posed as a cowgirl, mimicking gun fingers while donning a cowgirl hat. She accessorised her fitting ensemble with bold chunky gold jewellery, including earrings and a Chloe name-plated belt.
A video clip seemed to capture the couple strolling through a transportation terminal, accompanied by their security team.
- 4/21/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The spotlight is on hip-hop mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs following the Homeland Security raid on his two properties. Two of his sons, Christian “King” Combs and Justin Combs, were detained during the raid. But this isn’t the first time Diddy followers have seen his sons’ names in the press. Christian once explained a strange party experience he had involving Paris Hilton. Here’s what he said.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs’ son, Christian ‘King’ Combs, had a ‘lit’ party experience with Paris Hilton
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ son, Christian “King” Combs, is 26 years old in 2024, and he’s likely seen a few wild parties thrown by his dad. The hip-hop mogul knows how to throw a huge bash involving big names in the music world. Of course, Paris Hilton has attended multiple parties thrown by Diddy.
Christian was once interviewed and asked about his “strangest” interaction at a party.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs’ son, Christian ‘King’ Combs, had a ‘lit’ party experience with Paris Hilton
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ son, Christian “King” Combs, is 26 years old in 2024, and he’s likely seen a few wild parties thrown by his dad. The hip-hop mogul knows how to throw a huge bash involving big names in the music world. Of course, Paris Hilton has attended multiple parties thrown by Diddy.
Christian was once interviewed and asked about his “strangest” interaction at a party.
- 4/20/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jay-Z has collaborated with a variety of different artists, including “Selfish” singer Justin Timberlake. But there was a point when Jay-Z almost missed his chance on working with the Nsync member.
Justin Timberlake was once no longer interested in collaborating with Jay-Z Jay-z and Justin Timberlake | Kevin Mazur/WireImage
If things turned out differently, the hit 2013 record “Suit & Tie” wouldn’t have been the first song Timberlake did with Jay-Z. It turned out that Timberlake originally approached the prolific Mc for a record a couple of years prior. But Jay-Z was busy at the time, and reassured Timberlake that they’d work together on another project. Timberlake, however, wasn’t sure he could accommodate his own schedule to work with Jay Z again.
“Jay-Z has put out 11 albums, and I was talking about doing collaboration with him, and he said, ‘I can’t do it right now, but I’ll...
Justin Timberlake was once no longer interested in collaborating with Jay-Z Jay-z and Justin Timberlake | Kevin Mazur/WireImage
If things turned out differently, the hit 2013 record “Suit & Tie” wouldn’t have been the first song Timberlake did with Jay-Z. It turned out that Timberlake originally approached the prolific Mc for a record a couple of years prior. But Jay-Z was busy at the time, and reassured Timberlake that they’d work together on another project. Timberlake, however, wasn’t sure he could accommodate his own schedule to work with Jay Z again.
“Jay-Z has put out 11 albums, and I was talking about doing collaboration with him, and he said, ‘I can’t do it right now, but I’ll...
- 4/20/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Brian De Palma has often been called the second incarnation of Alfred Hitchcock in cinema. During his long career in Hollywood, he earned a reputation as one of the most provocative and versatile directors, equally at home directing gory horror films, brutal gangster dramas, and commercial hits.
His works became a reference not only for the creation of other movies and music videos, but also for musical careers; for example, Al Pacino's scream from Carlito's Way opened Jay-Z's second platinum album. And another of De Palma's cult films was the inspiration for Quentin Tarantino to create the best character in one of his most famous flicks, Pulp Fiction.
Tarantino’s Choice for The Role of Vincent Vega Was a Surprise to Many
Tarantino likes to choose actors at his own discretion and gets very upset when one of his chosen stars is not available to participate in his movies.
His works became a reference not only for the creation of other movies and music videos, but also for musical careers; for example, Al Pacino's scream from Carlito's Way opened Jay-Z's second platinum album. And another of De Palma's cult films was the inspiration for Quentin Tarantino to create the best character in one of his most famous flicks, Pulp Fiction.
Tarantino’s Choice for The Role of Vincent Vega Was a Surprise to Many
Tarantino likes to choose actors at his own discretion and gets very upset when one of his chosen stars is not available to participate in his movies.
- 4/19/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Universal’s vampire horror Abigail is aiming to take a bite out of the box office this weekend, as it opens in 545 sites in the UK and Ireland for Universal – the widest new opener of the weekend.
The film follows a kidnapping that goes outrageously awry. It shot in Ireland and is directed by US filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett – the team behind Scream and Scream VI. The cast includes Matilda The Musical’s Alisha Weir in the titular role, alongside Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens. Production companies are Project X Entertainment, Vinson Films and Radio Silence.
It’s...
The film follows a kidnapping that goes outrageously awry. It shot in Ireland and is directed by US filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett – the team behind Scream and Scream VI. The cast includes Matilda The Musical’s Alisha Weir in the titular role, alongside Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens. Production companies are Project X Entertainment, Vinson Films and Radio Silence.
It’s...
- 4/19/2024
- ScreenDaily
Everything Rihanna does is a style statement, including her choice of partners for her trusted Fenty brand. The Barbadian businesswoman leveled up one of her longest partnerships on April 17, when she celebrated the launch of the newest Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty. Rihanna’s edgy makeup and hair look perfectly balanced with her oversized, neutral fit.
Rihanna enters the Puma x Fenty party | Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/Gc Images
Rihanna joined a select group of friends, supporters, and business partners at Tobacco Dock on April 17. The “Diamonds” singer and her team entered the London warehouse in style. She wore her hair in a platinum blonde cut that fell to her shoulder blades, courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Yusef Williams. Her blunt bangs framed her hazel eyes, which featured a champagne shimmer shadow, winged black eyeliner, and modest falsies.
Rihanna at the Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty Launch Party on April 17, 2024 | Stuart C.
Rihanna enters the Puma x Fenty party | Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/Gc Images
Rihanna joined a select group of friends, supporters, and business partners at Tobacco Dock on April 17. The “Diamonds” singer and her team entered the London warehouse in style. She wore her hair in a platinum blonde cut that fell to her shoulder blades, courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Yusef Williams. Her blunt bangs framed her hazel eyes, which featured a champagne shimmer shadow, winged black eyeliner, and modest falsies.
Rihanna at the Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty Launch Party on April 17, 2024 | Stuart C.
- 4/18/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jerrod Carmichael appeared on a recent episode of “The Breakfast Club” (via Rolling Stone) and said: “I deeply regret saying anything about Dave Chappelle to the press. I want to say that I’m sorry for that.” Carmichael previously gave interviews to Esquire and GQ in which he criticized Chappelle’s legacy of making jokes about transgender people. Carmichael now noted that his frustration with Chappelle had only to do with the comedian repeatedly making jokes about the same topic and not the morality of the jokes themselves.
Carmichael called Chappelle “brilliant” and “a bright light in a dying industry,” noting that Chappelle is “more important than ever before” because stand-up comedy is dominated by comedians “just posting clips of them doing crowd work online and calling it art, and it’s not art.”
“Dave Chappelle is an artist — he’s one of the few artists that we have — and...
Carmichael called Chappelle “brilliant” and “a bright light in a dying industry,” noting that Chappelle is “more important than ever before” because stand-up comedy is dominated by comedians “just posting clips of them doing crowd work online and calling it art, and it’s not art.”
“Dave Chappelle is an artist — he’s one of the few artists that we have — and...
- 4/17/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
On Friday, April 12th, the Dance Theatre of Harlem hosted their most anticipated event of the year, The Vision Gala.
Anna Glass, Janet Jackson, Robert Garland at The Vision Gala
Credit/Copyright: Dance Theatre of Harlem
The event honored esteemed ballet dancer Misty Copeland with the Arthur Mitchell Vision Award and civic leaders and philanthropists Terri Prettyman Bowles and Alvin Bowles with the Virtuoso Award. The organization raised $1.3 Million to further their mission of providing arts education, maintaining a world-class school, and presenting a ballet Company of African American and other racially diverse artists.
“Let’s continue to dance, to dream, and to build a world where every child has the opportunity to discover their passion and reach for the stars through dance,” Misty Copeland said on stage while accepting her award.
The honorary committee included Peg Alston, Reginald Van Lee, Susan Taylor, Derrick “D Nice” Jones, Jalen Rose, Kenny Leon,...
Anna Glass, Janet Jackson, Robert Garland at The Vision Gala
Credit/Copyright: Dance Theatre of Harlem
The event honored esteemed ballet dancer Misty Copeland with the Arthur Mitchell Vision Award and civic leaders and philanthropists Terri Prettyman Bowles and Alvin Bowles with the Virtuoso Award. The organization raised $1.3 Million to further their mission of providing arts education, maintaining a world-class school, and presenting a ballet Company of African American and other racially diverse artists.
“Let’s continue to dance, to dream, and to build a world where every child has the opportunity to discover their passion and reach for the stars through dance,” Misty Copeland said on stage while accepting her award.
The honorary committee included Peg Alston, Reginald Van Lee, Susan Taylor, Derrick “D Nice” Jones, Jalen Rose, Kenny Leon,...
- 4/17/2024
- Look to the Stars
Rapper and singer-songwriter Kendrick Lamar is one of the frontline popular celebrities of recent times. The rapper shared his most personal confession to the world revealing that he cheated on his long-time fiancée, Whitney Alford.
Kendrick Lamar – Rich Spirit. Credit: Kendrick Lamar/Yt
Songs often reflect the artists with their personal touch to the elements they produce. One of Lamar’s song lyrics contains the most personal elements reflecting on his personal life with his partner. In confession tape, swiftly rolled over a piano track, revealed how his partner reacted to his disclosure.
Kendrick Lamar Admited Cheating On His Partner
Whitney Alford with her kids. Credit: blushedbywhit/Instagram
Take your headphones out and hit Kendrick Lamar’s Mother I Sober, the song is definitely a transformer or rather a vehicle to his personal world. It is certainly rare and very hard for anyone to come clean about s*x addiction and cheating on their beloved,...
Kendrick Lamar – Rich Spirit. Credit: Kendrick Lamar/Yt
Songs often reflect the artists with their personal touch to the elements they produce. One of Lamar’s song lyrics contains the most personal elements reflecting on his personal life with his partner. In confession tape, swiftly rolled over a piano track, revealed how his partner reacted to his disclosure.
Kendrick Lamar Admited Cheating On His Partner
Whitney Alford with her kids. Credit: blushedbywhit/Instagram
Take your headphones out and hit Kendrick Lamar’s Mother I Sober, the song is definitely a transformer or rather a vehicle to his personal world. It is certainly rare and very hard for anyone to come clean about s*x addiction and cheating on their beloved,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Barron Trump is in the enviable position of being a nepo baby, with a former Potus and a supermodel for parents.
This means he is intimately familiar with private jets, deluxe parties, and a big allowance.
But being a public figure is not all wine and roses, with a lack of privacy and public expectations a couple of the downsides.
Barron, the only child of Donald and Melania Trump is noticeably private despite all the perks of his privileged lifestyle. Here are three huge signs that Barron hates being in the bright lights.
Barron’s Lack of Celebrity Friendships
When Malia and Sasha Obama were First Kids, they were photographed with celebs like Justin Bieber, Janelle Monae, Drake, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and Tom Hanks.
Unlike the Obama girls, Barron seems to be lacking in high profile friends. According to MSN, Paris Hilton, Tom Brady, and Tiger Woods...
This means he is intimately familiar with private jets, deluxe parties, and a big allowance.
But being a public figure is not all wine and roses, with a lack of privacy and public expectations a couple of the downsides.
Barron, the only child of Donald and Melania Trump is noticeably private despite all the perks of his privileged lifestyle. Here are three huge signs that Barron hates being in the bright lights.
Barron’s Lack of Celebrity Friendships
When Malia and Sasha Obama were First Kids, they were photographed with celebs like Justin Bieber, Janelle Monae, Drake, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and Tom Hanks.
Unlike the Obama girls, Barron seems to be lacking in high profile friends. According to MSN, Paris Hilton, Tom Brady, and Tiger Woods...
- 4/13/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
The 2024 Grammys were not that long ago, but we’re already well into the 2025 Grammy season. With the eligibility deadline being August 30, 2024, we only have five months left to gear up our predictions and then switch focus to all the campaigning that goes along with Grammy voting. So, with a lot of the major contenders being out already, let’s see how the race looks.
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In terms of hit songs, a few stand out from the rest. While songs like Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me,” Doja Cat’s “Agora Hills,” Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s “Carnival,” Tate McRae’s “Greedy”, and Teddy Swims’s “Lose Control” (he’d also need to submit a live version) will likely be big contenders for nominations, there are four songs that, to me at least, currently sound like possible winners.
The...
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In terms of hit songs, a few stand out from the rest. While songs like Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me,” Doja Cat’s “Agora Hills,” Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s “Carnival,” Tate McRae’s “Greedy”, and Teddy Swims’s “Lose Control” (he’d also need to submit a live version) will likely be big contenders for nominations, there are four songs that, to me at least, currently sound like possible winners.
The...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Fans of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator franchise must be rejoicing after the first footage from the much-anticipated sequel to the 2000 blockbuster was screened for CinemaCon goers last Thursday. An introduction from the director all the way from London was shown at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Russell Crowe in Gladiator (2000)
With Paul Mescal in the lead, the movie promises to be “possibly more extraordinary than the first” as the veteran filmmaker pledges the second installment is worth the twenty-four years of waiting.
Gladiator 2’s First Footage Introduces Paul Mescal On The Lead
The footage exhibited the first look at Paul Mescal as Lucius, the nephew of Commodus and the son of Lucilla. The figure appeared astoundingly fit and fighting inside the arena against a man carried by a rhino and a herd of baboons. The character says:
“I remember that day. I never forgot it. That a slave could take revenge against an emperor.
Russell Crowe in Gladiator (2000)
With Paul Mescal in the lead, the movie promises to be “possibly more extraordinary than the first” as the veteran filmmaker pledges the second installment is worth the twenty-four years of waiting.
Gladiator 2’s First Footage Introduces Paul Mescal On The Lead
The footage exhibited the first look at Paul Mescal as Lucius, the nephew of Commodus and the son of Lucilla. The figure appeared astoundingly fit and fighting inside the arena against a man carried by a rhino and a herd of baboons. The character says:
“I remember that day. I never forgot it. That a slave could take revenge against an emperor.
- 4/12/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Roc Nation, EverWonder Studios and 3 Legends Productions are teaming up to produce a documentary series about the Entertainer’s Basketball Classic, the infamous streetball tournament in Harlem also known as the Rucker.
The film will include never-before-seen footage and will highlight the beating heart of basketball culture, the stars of the historic era and the connection between Hollywood, hip-hop and Harlem.
“The Rucker is an integral part of basketball culture. I’m honored to have been a part of its legacy. We’re looking forward to sharing the history in a way that’s never been done before,” says Juan Perez, executive producer and president of Roc Nation Sports.
Adds executive producer Dorian “Black” Graham: “As individuals who lived the culture that was revolutionized by the Ebc, we knew that Juan Perez and Roc Nation were the only ones who would be as passionate about telling this story as we are.
The film will include never-before-seen footage and will highlight the beating heart of basketball culture, the stars of the historic era and the connection between Hollywood, hip-hop and Harlem.
“The Rucker is an integral part of basketball culture. I’m honored to have been a part of its legacy. We’re looking forward to sharing the history in a way that’s never been done before,” says Juan Perez, executive producer and president of Roc Nation Sports.
Adds executive producer Dorian “Black” Graham: “As individuals who lived the culture that was revolutionized by the Ebc, we knew that Juan Perez and Roc Nation were the only ones who would be as passionate about telling this story as we are.
- 4/11/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mister Cee, a longtime DJ for New York City’s Hot 97 radio station, has died at 57 years old.
Hot 97 reports that Mister Cee’s family has confirmed his passing, but the cause of death is currently unknown.
“He wasn’t just a DJ; he was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary Throwback at Noon and Friday Night Live sets,” the station said in a statement. “Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture.”
Born Calvin LeBrun in the Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, Mister Cee broke into hip-hop during the late 1980s as pioneering rapper Big Daddy Kane’s official DJ.
Mister Cee was also one of The Notorious B.I.G.’s earliest supporters. In addition to helping to promote Biggie’s 1991 demo tape, he would serve as an executive producer on...
Hot 97 reports that Mister Cee’s family has confirmed his passing, but the cause of death is currently unknown.
“He wasn’t just a DJ; he was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary Throwback at Noon and Friday Night Live sets,” the station said in a statement. “Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture.”
Born Calvin LeBrun in the Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, Mister Cee broke into hip-hop during the late 1980s as pioneering rapper Big Daddy Kane’s official DJ.
Mister Cee was also one of The Notorious B.I.G.’s earliest supporters. In addition to helping to promote Biggie’s 1991 demo tape, he would serve as an executive producer on...
- 4/10/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The past few weeks have been great for music. With new releases from Ariana Grande, Beyoncé and more, the charts truly feel like they are alive again. Among these big releases, one of the most buzzed about has been the alliance between hip-hop superstar producer Metro Boomin and veteran rapper Future on their album “We Don’t Trust You.” It has been a huge success, debuting atop the Billboard 200 with over 250,000 equivalent album units and multiple songs in the top 10 of that week’s Billboard Hot 100, most notably the single “Like That” with Kendrick Lamar at number-one. Future and Metro’s success might translate to some Grammy prizes in 2025 too.
SEEGrammy records Beyonce could break with ‘Cowboy Carter’
“We Don’t Trust You” is already, arguably, the biggest rap album of the eligibility season. While some records like Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2,” Doja Cat’s “Scarlet,” and 21 Savage...
SEEGrammy records Beyonce could break with ‘Cowboy Carter’
“We Don’t Trust You” is already, arguably, the biggest rap album of the eligibility season. While some records like Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2,” Doja Cat’s “Scarlet,” and 21 Savage...
- 4/10/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
A decade into her solo career, Beyoncé effectively evaded irrelevancy by wresting control of her own narrative. After her 2011 album 4 failed to produce a Top 10 hit—to date, her only album to do so—the singer began dropping albums without any pre-release promotion, sidestepping chart expectations and reimagining the traditional pop album release strategy. Since then, she’s done few interviews and often glides into awards shows donning dark shades and a straight face, shrewdly creating a superstar mystique in the vein of Michael Jackson and Prince.
That approach, thankfully, has been accompanied by some of Beyoncé’s most creative, political, and inspired work to date. Her 2016 visual album Lemonade drew on her personal experiences as a Black woman to comment on feminism and racism in the Me Too and Black Lives Matter era, while its follow-up, 2022’s Renaissance, kept the focus squarely on the music, inspired by and dedicated...
That approach, thankfully, has been accompanied by some of Beyoncé’s most creative, political, and inspired work to date. Her 2016 visual album Lemonade drew on her personal experiences as a Black woman to comment on feminism and racism in the Me Too and Black Lives Matter era, while its follow-up, 2022’s Renaissance, kept the focus squarely on the music, inspired by and dedicated...
- 4/10/2024
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
Hip-hop fans know Sean “P. Diddy” Combs as one of the biggest names in the music industry. However, the mogul is under a microscope after Homeland Security raided two of his homes, as Combs faces lawsuits alleging sexual assault and abuse. Recently, an inside discussed Combs’ parties in Ibiza, which included chocolate body paint, his personal “sex bag,” and a lot of celebrities.
An insider provided intimate details about Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs’ parties in Ibiza
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs loved to party, and many celebrities spent time at Combs’ homes through the years. An insider at Combs’ parties in Spanish island Ibiza spoke to The Sun about what they witnessed.
“No expense was spared,” the source shared. “This was the last word in hedonism. We were approached by one of his PAs, Dia, and did everything for them from the moment they touched down on the island. That included cars,...
An insider provided intimate details about Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs’ parties in Ibiza
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs loved to party, and many celebrities spent time at Combs’ homes through the years. An insider at Combs’ parties in Spanish island Ibiza spoke to The Sun about what they witnessed.
“No expense was spared,” the source shared. “This was the last word in hedonism. We were approached by one of his PAs, Dia, and did everything for them from the moment they touched down on the island. That included cars,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On 2002’s “Hovi Baby,” Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter shouted out the Roc-a-Fella Records braintrust, calling it, “’The Dynasty,’ no not Ming but Shawn’s / Dame, Kareem, nigga it’s the gangsta team.” The trio of Carter, and executives Dame Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke are the big three behind Roc-a-Fella Records, one of rap’s most legendary movements. From Ye and rapper turned sports analyst Cam’ron to industry movers and shakers like Gee Roberson and Chaka Pilgrim, the Roc’s fingerprints are still in popular culture.
Even with Dash estranged...
Even with Dash estranged...
- 4/9/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
This milestone is staying in the Carter family!
Rumi Carter officially became the youngest female artist to make it on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week thanks to her contribution to “Protector” on her mom Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter.
With the distinction, she surpasses the record held by her older sister Blue Ivy, who earned the honor after joining Beyoncé on The Lion King: The Gift standout “Brown Skin Girl.” Blue Ivy was 7 years old at the time, while Rumi made the Hot 100 chart at 6 years and 9 months old.
Rumi...
Rumi Carter officially became the youngest female artist to make it on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week thanks to her contribution to “Protector” on her mom Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter.
With the distinction, she surpasses the record held by her older sister Blue Ivy, who earned the honor after joining Beyoncé on The Lion King: The Gift standout “Brown Skin Girl.” Blue Ivy was 7 years old at the time, while Rumi made the Hot 100 chart at 6 years and 9 months old.
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- 4/9/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
It seems like with each passing day there are more accusations and new lawsuits filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The music mogul, whose homes were raided on March 25, denies any wrongdoing. But some of the allegations against him are reminding many of his behavior decades ago and his cruel response to the trauma he put others through in his reality TV series Making the Band.
Diddy’s unreasonable demands for the show’s participants
One of the memorable moments from Making the Band 2: Da Band was when Diddy demanded group members Sara Stokes, Lynese “Babs” Wiley, Dylan Dilinjah, Rodney “Chopper” Hill, Frederick “Freddy P” Watson, and Lloyd “Ness” Mathis walk from Midtown Manhattan to Junior’s in Brooklyn and get him a slice of cheesecake. Diddy made it clear anyone who opted not to do the walk would be sent packing.
What was an unbelievable ask then, likely...
Diddy’s unreasonable demands for the show’s participants
One of the memorable moments from Making the Band 2: Da Band was when Diddy demanded group members Sara Stokes, Lynese “Babs” Wiley, Dylan Dilinjah, Rodney “Chopper” Hill, Frederick “Freddy P” Watson, and Lloyd “Ness” Mathis walk from Midtown Manhattan to Junior’s in Brooklyn and get him a slice of cheesecake. Diddy made it clear anyone who opted not to do the walk would be sent packing.
What was an unbelievable ask then, likely...
- 4/8/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rihanna lives a maximalist lifestyle. The strongminded singer is unafraid to voice her opinion and stand up for others. She advocates for inclusivity and body positivity, and she won’t back down from a challenge. Why were we surprised, then, when Rihanna went maximalist while out to dinner in LA? See the Fenty Beauty founder’s over-the-top look here.
Rihanna heads to Giorgio Baldi restaurant on April 7, 2024 | Hollywood Curtain/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
On the evening of April 7, Rihanna created a foundation for her outfit with baggy, ripped jeans and a vintage oversized Soulja Slim tee shirt. She layered around 10 pearl necklaces, varying from choker-style to full-length strands that fell past her waist. The “Diamonds” singer added a kimono-inspired white satin coat that billowed as she dodged the paparazzi.
Rihanna in Santa Monica | Hollywood Curtain/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Rihanna’s lingerie line, Savage x Fenty, posted her look on Instagram, captioning it,...
Rihanna heads to Giorgio Baldi restaurant on April 7, 2024 | Hollywood Curtain/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
On the evening of April 7, Rihanna created a foundation for her outfit with baggy, ripped jeans and a vintage oversized Soulja Slim tee shirt. She layered around 10 pearl necklaces, varying from choker-style to full-length strands that fell past her waist. The “Diamonds” singer added a kimono-inspired white satin coat that billowed as she dodged the paparazzi.
Rihanna in Santa Monica | Hollywood Curtain/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Rihanna’s lingerie line, Savage x Fenty, posted her look on Instagram, captioning it,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Metro Boomin warned us before he and Future dropped We Don’t Trust You: “Pick a side.”
As J. Cole has learned over the past 12 hours, anyone not firmly on one side of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar divide is liable to get caught in the crossfire. Last night, he dropped Might Delete Later, a surprise EP of tracks that might have been lauded as another solid offering from the rap vet — or maybe the conversation would be about his troubling (and trite) transphobic bars on “Pi.” But instead, the...
As J. Cole has learned over the past 12 hours, anyone not firmly on one side of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar divide is liable to get caught in the crossfire. Last night, he dropped Might Delete Later, a surprise EP of tracks that might have been lauded as another solid offering from the rap vet — or maybe the conversation would be about his troubling (and trite) transphobic bars on “Pi.” But instead, the...
- 4/5/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
American Film Institute alum Melina Matsoukas will deliver the keynote address at the AFI Directing Workshop for Women Showcase for the Class of 2024. The showcase will be held on April 10 at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles.
The Directing Workshop for Women Program helps to educates traditionally underrepresented filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. Launched in 1974, the tuition-free program provides women with the opportunity to further their careers in the entertainment industry.
The showcase provides an opportunity for the graduating cohort to premiere their short films to an audience of agency and studio representatives, as well as other artists from the creative community.
Matsoukas is a filmmaker who made her feature directorial debut at the 2019 AFI Fest 2019 with “Queen & Slim,” starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, which she also produced. Matsoukas began her television career as an...
The Directing Workshop for Women Program helps to educates traditionally underrepresented filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. Launched in 1974, the tuition-free program provides women with the opportunity to further their careers in the entertainment industry.
The showcase provides an opportunity for the graduating cohort to premiere their short films to an audience of agency and studio representatives, as well as other artists from the creative community.
Matsoukas is a filmmaker who made her feature directorial debut at the 2019 AFI Fest 2019 with “Queen & Slim,” starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, which she also produced. Matsoukas began her television career as an...
- 4/5/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Starting her career at the age of 16 with a self-titled album, Taylor Swift slowly established herself as one of the most well-known faces in the music industry. With ten albums under her credits, the record-breaking sales of the projects made her commercially successful with a whopping net worth of $1.1 billion.
The latest development states that Forbes added Swift to their list of billionaires for 2024. Despite her popularity among the public and her influence on pop culture, Swift might have to wait for some time to get the title of the richest musician. It currently belongs to Jay-Z, who stands on top of everyone along with Rihanna, whose net worth is $1.7 billion and known as the richest female musician.
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The latest development states that Forbes added Swift to their list of billionaires for 2024. Despite her popularity among the public and her influence on pop culture, Swift might have to wait for some time to get the title of the richest musician. It currently belongs to Jay-Z, who stands on top of everyone along with Rihanna, whose net worth is $1.7 billion and known as the richest female musician.
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- 4/4/2024
- by Anupal
- FandomWire
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