Drake has hopped on a new song by London rapper Headie One. “Only You Freestyle” was produced by M1 on the Beat. “I had to go hard, especially on a track with one of the best drill artists in the world,” Drake said in a press release. “Scratch that—the best drill artist in the world.”
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The DJ Marea Stamper has dropped the stage name the Black Madonna. After online pressure, including a petition that attracted more than 1,000 signatures, Stamper has adopted the stage name the Blessed Madonna, she announced in a tweet Monday morning (July 20). “My artist name has been a point of controversy, confusion, pain and frustration
We love these products, and we hope you do too. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. In the real estate game, Tracy Tutor always comes out on top. While selling multi-million dollar homes on Bravo’s reality show
Kanye West held his first-ever presidential rally at the Exquis Event Center in North Charleston on Sunday. And like many expected, Ye gave a passionate speech. At one point, the rapper teared up when talking about his wife, Kim Kardashian. He recalled a significant moment in his life when he and the Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Singer-songwriter Emitt Rhodes, who helped pioneer power pop with a series of beloved solo albums in the 1970s, has died. Rhodes’ collaborator Chris Price and his representative confirmed to Pitchfork that Rhodes died in his sleep. He was 70. Rhodes was born in Decatur, Illinois. He played in multiple bands, including the 1960s garage rock
25 years ago, a movie came along that changed yellow plaid forever. Its name is Clueless. While it’s hard to believe a quarter-century has gone by since director and screenwriter Amy Heckerling introduced Cher Horowitz and her stylish California high school posse to the masses, the passage of time has hardly been noticeable given Cher and co.’s
Kanye West is set to hold the first formal campaign event of his proposed presidential run, according to reports by ABC News and Politico. The event will take place today (July 19) at the Exquis Event Center in North Charelston, South Carolina, according to a campaign document viewed by Politico. According to the reports, the
We love these products, and we hope you do too. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Did you know that today is National Ice Cream Day? If you didn’t, now you do… so don’t you feel
Don Giovanni Records has released the complete discography of the late Philadelphia MC Ronnie Vega (aka Curan Cottman). All proceeds from the sale of his discography will be donated to the Oshun Family Center, an organization that is currently providing free therapy for Black residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Find Two EPs and
Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause shared heartbreaking news over the weekend. The reality TV personality took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal that her mother passed away after battling lung cancer. The Netflix star’s family update comes a little over a year after her father died of the same cancer in April 2019. “In disbelief that you
Koffee has shared a video for her new song “Lockdown.” The vibrant visual features the Jamaica-native hanging on the island with her friends. It’s an appetizer for her upcoming single “Pressure” (out July 30 via Columbia). Check out the new “Lockdown” video, directed by Yannick Reid, below. Koffee stormed onto the scene with her Rapture
Annie has shared her new song “The Bomb.” It’s the second single from Dark Hearts, which is the Norwegian pop artist’s first new LP since 2009’s Don’t Stop. The new track is produced by Sound of Arrows’ Stefan Storm. Listen to Annie’s “The Bomb” below. Dark Hearts is out October 16. The album was led
“They look ridiculous unless you’re in the 1930s. You could get one that is an absolute piece of art, but then are you being too vain and trying to call too much attention to yourself? Or if you get a fascinator that’s very small, are you not going for tradition,” she continued. The Clara star
It’s time to give retail workers credit where credit is due. As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect businesses across the country, many employees continue to adjust to changing guidelines, unpredictable shoppers and the “new normal” of face coverings and social distancing. Before you make your next essential shopping trip, there are a few small steps
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that indoor concerts and performances will begin in England as early as August 1, as Billboard reports and UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed in a tweet. The plan marks phase four of England’s five-stage reopening strategy for live events. Social distancing will be enforced at the indoor
Mykki Blanco has claimed that they’ve not been paid for their feature on Teyana Taylor’s K.T.S.E. song “WTP.” Mykki also claimed “it took [one] year with the help of [her] lawyer to get credited on the song,” and they asked fans to stop streaming the track. Mykki wrote: The reason I have gone public with
HBO’s newest documentary, Showbiz Kids, examines the dark reality of child stardom through the lens of those who lived it. Evan Rachel Wood, Jada Pinkett Smith, Wil Wheaton, Todd Bridges, Mila Jovovich, Henry Thomas, Mara Wilson and the late Cameron Boyce paint a sobering picture of the price they paid to pursue their dreams (and in some cases the dreams of their
Perry Farrell has announced a new box set called Perry Farrell – The Gliz; The Glamour. It gathers highlights from his decades-long solo career, beginning with his pre-Jane’s Addiction band Psi Com all the way through last year’s solo record Kind Heaven, in addition to remixes, B-sides, and other rarities from his catalog. The substantial
When 6-year-old Bridger and his little sister were attacked by a dog, he stepped in to protect his 4-year-old sibling, later undergoing a two-hour surgery and needing 90 stitches after the animal latched onto his cheek. “He, himself, took on the attack so that the dog wouldn’t get his sister,” his aunt Nikki Walker shared on Instagram, with her post
The Los Angeles production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton won’t be arriving at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre until next April, more than a year after its originally scheduled premiere. After repeated postponements due to the COVID-19 shutdown, producers have officially scotched the latest start-up target of September, canceling all performances currently on sale between September 8,
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Tinashe has released a new single called “Rascal (Superstar).” She’s also shared a pastel-hued music video along with the track. Watch Tinashe dance, make colorful cakes, and sing to a pink drone in the Jasper Soloff-directed visual below. Tinashe’s most recent studio album was last year’s Songs for You, which marked her first release after
Detroit rapper Sada Baby has announced his next mixtape. It’s called Bartier Bounty 2, and it features appearances from Lil Yachty, G Herbo, Skilla Baby, and more. The project arrives July 24. Sada Baby also shared a new track called “Kourtside” with Lil Yachty, as well as an accompanying music video. Watch that below, and
One current and 10 former employees of The Ellen DeGeneres have come forward anonymously with claims regarding a “toxic work environment” on set. The individuals, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retribution, told Buzzfeed News in a piece published Thursday, July 16 that Ellen DeGeneres‘ eponymous daytime talk show isn’t the cheery,
Conchata Ferrell was recently transferred to a long-term care facility after spending more than four weeks in the ICU. According to TMZ, who spoke to Conchata’s husband Arnie, the Two and Half Men star initially landed in the hospital back in May. During her stay, the actress suddenly went into cardiac arrest, which lasted for
The Killers have revealed the new release date for their album Imploding the Mirage, which they were forced to delay due to COVID-19. The record, which had been slated for a May 29 release, will now come out on August 21 (via Island). Along with the release date news, the Killers have shared the music
4. Before filming, Murray took Duff out for a coffee “just to get to know her and work with her so we could create some sort of relationship between each other so it would be easier on set,” the One Tree Hill star explained to Black Film. 5. Years later, Duff admitted to having a crush
Aluna Francis has announced her first solo album: Renaissance arrives on August 28 via Mad Decent. The record includes “Body Pump” and “Warrior,” as well as a new track called “Get Paid,” featuring Princess Nokia and Jada Kingdom. Hear “Get Paid” below. “‘Get Paid’ is an aspirational celebration about Black women and women of color
UPDATE: Nick Cannon spoke out again on Wednesday evening, this time with an apology to his “Jewish sisters and brothers.” “First and foremost I extend my deepest and most sincere apologies to my Jewish sisters and brothers for the hurtful and divisive words that came out of my mouth during my interview with Richard Griffin,” he tweeted.
Angel Olsen and Hand Habits performed a cover of Tom Petty’s “Walls” on Cosmic Stream 2 last night (July 14). The ticketed event, held at the Masonic Temple in Asheville, North Carolina, was produced by Swing Left and Minneapolis’ First Avenue club. Check out the performance of “Walls” below. Angel Olsen released her fourth album