Pushups, handshakes, and dance parties: J Hus and Burna Boy are having a boys’ night out. On Thursday, J Hus released the black-and-white video for his song “Masculine” alongside the Nigerian superstar.
The Nathan Miller-directed video captures the two stars meeting up backstage at a show as they sing along to their lyrics in between clips of the two performing during a recent concert.
“I swear I’m gonna lock off this party/We’re takin’ Rollies, Audemars, Cartis,” raps J Hus on his second verse. “Who’s got the Richard Mille?...
The Nathan Miller-directed video captures the two stars meeting up backstage at a show as they sing along to their lyrics in between clips of the two performing during a recent concert.
“I swear I’m gonna lock off this party/We’re takin’ Rollies, Audemars, Cartis,” raps J Hus on his second verse. “Who’s got the Richard Mille?...
- 8/10/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Eager to see Gal Gadot in the upcoming summer action thriller Heart of Stone? Catch her in a new music video for a song from the film.
Gadot stars in the clip for “Quiet,” which The Hollywood Reporter is exclusively premiering Thursday. The song is by Israeli alternative pop artist Noga Erez and was created specifically for Heart of Stone, which debuts Aug. 11 on Netflix. “Quiet” is featured in the opening credits of the movie.
The nearly four-minute video, which was filmed in Los Angeles before the SAG-AFTRA strike, is interwoven with clips from the film and also features Gadot sitting in a car and later standing toe-to-toe with Erez. The video was directed by Loris Russier, whose credits include Burna Boy and J Balvin’s “Rollercoaster” and Ella Mai’s “Dfmu.”
Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone in Heart of Stone.
Heart of Stone follows Rachel Stone (Gadot), an...
Gadot stars in the clip for “Quiet,” which The Hollywood Reporter is exclusively premiering Thursday. The song is by Israeli alternative pop artist Noga Erez and was created specifically for Heart of Stone, which debuts Aug. 11 on Netflix. “Quiet” is featured in the opening credits of the movie.
The nearly four-minute video, which was filmed in Los Angeles before the SAG-AFTRA strike, is interwoven with clips from the film and also features Gadot sitting in a car and later standing toe-to-toe with Erez. The video was directed by Loris Russier, whose credits include Burna Boy and J Balvin’s “Rollercoaster” and Ella Mai’s “Dfmu.”
Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone in Heart of Stone.
Heart of Stone follows Rachel Stone (Gadot), an...
- 8/3/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jay-Z was immortalized as a hometown hero and king of rap at the Brooklyn Public Library, where his famed lyrics were plastered on the Central Library Building while the inside featured an exhibit celebrating the mogul’s illustrious career, from his many awards to album covers.
Jay-Z was surprised with the display on Thursday night, as music heavyweights, including Big Daddy Kane, Alicia Keys, Questlove, DJ Khaled and more, celebrated his life and legacy during the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Jay-Z entered the building — as a band featuring Emmy-winning musical director Adam Blackstone played some of his hits — with daughter Blue Ivy Carter by his side, as patrons cheered loudly and filmed footage with their phones.
The Brooklyn Central Library, displaying the Book of Hov exhibit on Thursday.
Inside, attendees toured The Book of Hov, which was presented in chapters and included various photos of Jay-Z, from portraits to concert...
Jay-Z was surprised with the display on Thursday night, as music heavyweights, including Big Daddy Kane, Alicia Keys, Questlove, DJ Khaled and more, celebrated his life and legacy during the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Jay-Z entered the building — as a band featuring Emmy-winning musical director Adam Blackstone played some of his hits — with daughter Blue Ivy Carter by his side, as patrons cheered loudly and filmed footage with their phones.
The Brooklyn Central Library, displaying the Book of Hov exhibit on Thursday.
Inside, attendees toured The Book of Hov, which was presented in chapters and included various photos of Jay-Z, from portraits to concert...
- 7/14/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A new album from J Hus will arrive in just a couple of weeks. On Thursday, the British rap star revealed that he’ll drop his 19-track LP Beautiful and Brutal Yard on July 14, featuring collabs with Jorja Smith and Burna Boy, among others.
The upcoming project is set to feature songs such as the previously released “It’s Crazy” and song of the summer contender “Who Told You” with Drake. Beautiful and Brutal Yard will also include “Masculine” featuring Burna Boy, “Nice Body” with Jorja Smith, and “Comeback” featuring Villz.
The upcoming project is set to feature songs such as the previously released “It’s Crazy” and song of the summer contender “Who Told You” with Drake. Beautiful and Brutal Yard will also include “Masculine” featuring Burna Boy, “Nice Body” with Jorja Smith, and “Comeback” featuring Villz.
- 6/29/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The 2023 BET Awards, aka culture's biggest night, just honored a flood of heavyweight artists and rising newcomers. Winners at Los Angeles's Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 25 included Latto, Beyoncé, Coco Jones, and more. The ceremony also honored Busta Rhymes with the lifetime achievement award.
BET released the full list of nominees back on June 8, with Drake leading the bunch with seven total nominations, including album of the year and best male hip-hop artist. Trailing behind him were nominees like 21 Savage, Lizzo, Beyoncé, Sza, Chris Brown, GloRilla (who scored double nominations in the same category for best collaboration), and many more.
Beyond handing out wins, the 2023 BET Awards was also especially exciting event as they honored hip-hop's highly anticipated 50th anniversary with a telecast of performers throughout the night. Among those who hit the stage for the hip-hop tribute were Remy Ma, Trina, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Mc Lyte, E-40, Chief Keef,...
BET released the full list of nominees back on June 8, with Drake leading the bunch with seven total nominations, including album of the year and best male hip-hop artist. Trailing behind him were nominees like 21 Savage, Lizzo, Beyoncé, Sza, Chris Brown, GloRilla (who scored double nominations in the same category for best collaboration), and many more.
Beyond handing out wins, the 2023 BET Awards was also especially exciting event as they honored hip-hop's highly anticipated 50th anniversary with a telecast of performers throughout the night. Among those who hit the stage for the hip-hop tribute were Remy Ma, Trina, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Mc Lyte, E-40, Chief Keef,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
It’s culture’s biggest night! Some of the biggest names in music, television, film and sports turned out for the 2023 BET Awards, ready to celebrate Black excellence.
With a list of nominees stacked with heavy hitters like Drake, Lizzo, Beyoncé, Angela Bassett, LeBron James and more, it’s hard to pick your favourite. But someone had to take the trophy home, and Et kept track of the night’s winners.
This year’s list of nominees were led by Drake, who scored the prize of most nominated with seven nods, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Male R&b/Pop Artist, Best Group with 21 Savage and Best Collaboration with Future and Tems.
GloRilla reigned as the most nominated woman of the night with six nominations, including Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best New Artist, Album of the Year for Anyways, Life’s Great and Video of the Year...
With a list of nominees stacked with heavy hitters like Drake, Lizzo, Beyoncé, Angela Bassett, LeBron James and more, it’s hard to pick your favourite. But someone had to take the trophy home, and Et kept track of the night’s winners.
This year’s list of nominees were led by Drake, who scored the prize of most nominated with seven nods, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Male R&b/Pop Artist, Best Group with 21 Savage and Best Collaboration with Future and Tems.
GloRilla reigned as the most nominated woman of the night with six nominations, including Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best New Artist, Album of the Year for Anyways, Life’s Great and Video of the Year...
- 6/26/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The 23rd BET Awards were given out on Sunday evening, in a five hour-plus (!) ceremony held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
This year’s host-less BET Awards had a lot going on, including a star-studded celebration of 50 years of hip hop (featuring musical medleys curated by DJ and producer Kid Capri); a tribute to the late Tina Turner, led by the legendary (if teleprompter-challenged) Patti Labelle; the recognition of Busta Rhymes with the Lifetime Achievement Award; and performances by nominees Coco Jones, Ice Spice, GloRilla and Latto, plus Doechii, Lil Uzi Vert and Mad Lion.
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This year’s host-less BET Awards had a lot going on, including a star-studded celebration of 50 years of hip hop (featuring musical medleys curated by DJ and producer Kid Capri); a tribute to the late Tina Turner, led by the legendary (if teleprompter-challenged) Patti Labelle; the recognition of Busta Rhymes with the Lifetime Achievement Award; and performances by nominees Coco Jones, Ice Spice, GloRilla and Latto, plus Doechii, Lil Uzi Vert and Mad Lion.
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- 6/25/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The nomination are in for the 2023 BET Awards and Drake claims the top spot.
The “Nonstop” rapper, 36, leads the annual awards ceremony — celebrating an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports — with seven nominations.
Culture’s Biggest Night will celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop when it airs live on BET on Sunday, June 25 at 8 Pm Et/ 5 Pm Pt.
Read More: 2022 BET Awards: The Complete Winners List
Drake’s nominations include Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Male R&b/Pop Artist, Album of the Year for Her Loss with 21 Savage, Viewer’s Choice Award for Jimmy Cook with 21 Savage, and more.
Following with six nominations is rapper GloRilla, who was named a BET Amplified Artist last October. The 23-year-old, whose real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, also won Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards where she gave an electrifying performance.
The “Nonstop” rapper, 36, leads the annual awards ceremony — celebrating an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports — with seven nominations.
Culture’s Biggest Night will celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop when it airs live on BET on Sunday, June 25 at 8 Pm Et/ 5 Pm Pt.
Read More: 2022 BET Awards: The Complete Winners List
Drake’s nominations include Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Male R&b/Pop Artist, Album of the Year for Her Loss with 21 Savage, Viewer’s Choice Award for Jimmy Cook with 21 Savage, and more.
Following with six nominations is rapper GloRilla, who was named a BET Amplified Artist last October. The 23-year-old, whose real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, also won Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards where she gave an electrifying performance.
- 6/8/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Drake, GloRilla, Lizzo, and 21 Savage received the most BET Awards nominations this year. Drake’s seven nominations include Album of the Year, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, and Viewer’s Choice Award, among others, and he shares several of them with 21 Savage. The trophy toss will air live from Los Angeles on BET at 8 p.m. Et and Pt on June 25.
GloRilla garnered six nominations, including Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best New Artist, and Album of the Year; last year, she won the show’s BET Amplified Artist award.
GloRilla garnered six nominations, including Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best New Artist, and Album of the Year; last year, she won the show’s BET Amplified Artist award.
- 6/8/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Drake scored a leading seven nominations for the music-heavy 2023 BET Awards today, and GloRilla was next with six. Both also are up for Album of the Year. Lizzo and 21 Savage follow with five nominations apiece.
Vying for Best Movie are Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Creed 3, Emancipation, Nope, The Woman King, Till and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody. The Best Actress nominees are Angela Bassett, Coco Jones, Janelle James, Janelle Monáe, Keke Palmer, Viola Davis and Zendaya. The Best Actor race will be among Amin Joseph, Brian Tyree Henry, Damson Idris, Daniel Kaluuya, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Donald Glover and Michael B. Jordan.
Celebrating creative expression and Black excellence across music, TV, film, and sports, the 23rd BET Awards will be handed out Sunday, June 25. Last year’s winners included Will Smith, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and Jazmine Sullivan.
Here are the nominees for...
Vying for Best Movie are Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Creed 3, Emancipation, Nope, The Woman King, Till and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody. The Best Actress nominees are Angela Bassett, Coco Jones, Janelle James, Janelle Monáe, Keke Palmer, Viola Davis and Zendaya. The Best Actor race will be among Amin Joseph, Brian Tyree Henry, Damson Idris, Daniel Kaluuya, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Donald Glover and Michael B. Jordan.
Celebrating creative expression and Black excellence across music, TV, film, and sports, the 23rd BET Awards will be handed out Sunday, June 25. Last year’s winners included Will Smith, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and Jazmine Sullivan.
Here are the nominees for...
- 6/8/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
A new docuseries is coming exclusively to Hulu, highlighting the hip-hop genre. “RapCaviar Presents” examines the provocative issues addressed by some of the stars of the music industry, as well as the impact of rap on today’s culture. The docuseries gives many big names and rising stars a platform to discuss these issues, their personal stories, and their careers. “RapCaviar Presents” was inspired by the Spotify playlist of the same name. The series drops on Hulu on Thursday, March 30. You can watch RapCaviar Presents: Season 1 with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.
How to Watch ‘RapCaviar Presents’ Series Premiere When: Thursday, March 30, 2023 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. 30-Day Free Trial$7.99+ / month hulu.com About ‘RapCaviar Presents’ Series Premiere
“RapCaviar Presents” looks at the culture of hip-hop and its connections to current events in pop culture and the world. Viewers will hear the...
How to Watch ‘RapCaviar Presents’ Series Premiere When: Thursday, March 30, 2023 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. 30-Day Free Trial$7.99+ / month hulu.com About ‘RapCaviar Presents’ Series Premiere
“RapCaviar Presents” looks at the culture of hip-hop and its connections to current events in pop culture and the world. Viewers will hear the...
- 3/30/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
The ensemble for the upcoming animated feature “Sneaks” is growing in star power, with Anthony Mackie (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Martin Lawrence (“Bad Boys for Life”) and Chloe Bailey joining the previously announced cast members Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai, Swae Lee, Macy Gray and NBA star Chris Paul.
Also joining the film, from Lengi Studios and Cinema Gypsy Productions, are Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo (Migos), Sam Jay (“Pause with Sam Jay”), Keith David, Donovan Louis Bazemore (“The Lion King”), Coi Leray (“Players”), Kiana Ledé (“Scream: The TV Series”), Jonathan Kite (“Two Broke Girls”), Amari McCoy (“We Baby Bears”) and Olympic skateboarders Sky Brown and Rayssa Leal.
“Sneaks” is directed and written by Rob Edwards in his directorial debut. Laurence Fishburne produces the film, under his Cinema Gypsy Productions banner, and stars opposite Grammy-winning artist Mustard, who also serves as the executive music producer.
The animated feature depicts Ty, a misguided designer sneaker,...
Also joining the film, from Lengi Studios and Cinema Gypsy Productions, are Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo (Migos), Sam Jay (“Pause with Sam Jay”), Keith David, Donovan Louis Bazemore (“The Lion King”), Coi Leray (“Players”), Kiana Ledé (“Scream: The TV Series”), Jonathan Kite (“Two Broke Girls”), Amari McCoy (“We Baby Bears”) and Olympic skateboarders Sky Brown and Rayssa Leal.
“Sneaks” is directed and written by Rob Edwards in his directorial debut. Laurence Fishburne produces the film, under his Cinema Gypsy Productions banner, and stars opposite Grammy-winning artist Mustard, who also serves as the executive music producer.
The animated feature depicts Ty, a misguided designer sneaker,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
The 2023 Grammy winners were announced on Sunday, February 5, during two different ceremonies in dozens of categories honoring the best music of the year across a wide range of genres. Most of the awards went out during the Premiere Ceremony that streamed online starting at 3:30pm Eastern/12:30pm Pacific, while the rest were handed out at the prime time telecast hosted for the third year in a row by Trevor Noah. Scroll down for our live updating list of winners in all categories.
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2022
These awards honor the best musical achievements from the eligibility period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. In most categories there are five nomination slots, but in the big four general field races – Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist – there are 10 nominees, a change made just last year and a reflection of...
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2022
These awards honor the best musical achievements from the eligibility period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. In most categories there are five nomination slots, but in the big four general field races – Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist – there are 10 nominees, a change made just last year and a reflection of...
- 2/5/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Welcome To Our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week Karol G teams up for a sweet one with Romeo Santos, GloRilla incinerates the trolls, and the return of Shania Twain, as well as new songs from Nct 127, Geese, Ella Mai and more.
Karol G and Romeo Santos, “‘X Si Volvemos” (YouTube)
Glorilla, “Internet Trolls” (YouTube)
Nct 127, “Ay-Yo” (YouTube)
Pinkpantheresse feat. Ice Spice, “Boy’s A Liar, Pt 2” (YouTube)
Grant Knoche, “Another Reason” (YouTube)
Lil Keed,...
Karol G and Romeo Santos, “‘X Si Volvemos” (YouTube)
Glorilla, “Internet Trolls” (YouTube)
Nct 127, “Ay-Yo” (YouTube)
Pinkpantheresse feat. Ice Spice, “Boy’s A Liar, Pt 2” (YouTube)
Grant Knoche, “Another Reason” (YouTube)
Lil Keed,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Despite news reports that Michael B. Jordan is dating Amber Jepson, Et has learned that the actor is not in a relationship with the British model and remains single after his June breakup with Lori Harvey.
The Sun first broke out the romance rumors, reporting that the 35-year-old is “said to be enamored” with the 26-year-old model. Jordan and Jepson reportedly began spending time together after the actor took a minority stake in Premier League club Bournemouth.
Jordan has stayed away from the public dating scene since his split with the CEO of Skn by Lh. The pair celebrated their one-year anniversary in November, months after making their relationship Instagram official last January, and they weren’t shy about sharing their love on social media or the red carpet.
But in June, a source told Et that the pair “broke up recently” and cited being at “different stages in their...
The Sun first broke out the romance rumors, reporting that the 35-year-old is “said to be enamored” with the 26-year-old model. Jordan and Jepson reportedly began spending time together after the actor took a minority stake in Premier League club Bournemouth.
Jordan has stayed away from the public dating scene since his split with the CEO of Skn by Lh. The pair celebrated their one-year anniversary in November, months after making their relationship Instagram official last January, and they weren’t shy about sharing their love on social media or the red carpet.
But in June, a source told Et that the pair “broke up recently” and cited being at “different stages in their...
- 1/26/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
The night her hit “Sweet But Psycho” came out, Ava Max almost quit music.
It was 2018 and she’d been at home in her Los Angeles apartment. Her mind started to race: She needed a breakthrough song, and this could be the one – if only it would take off.
“No one knows this but I had a mental breakdown,” she says now, almost five years later. She got down on her knees and started praying, even though she’s not religious. “I’m like, ‘God, please, if you’re listening.
It was 2018 and she’d been at home in her Los Angeles apartment. Her mind started to race: She needed a breakthrough song, and this could be the one – if only it would take off.
“No one knows this but I had a mental breakdown,” she says now, almost five years later. She got down on her knees and started praying, even though she’s not religious. “I’m like, ‘God, please, if you’re listening.
- 1/24/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Click here to read the full article.
What song did I need to immediately play in the morning to start my day on the right note? What track did I have to replay after hearing it because it’s that damn good? What helped motivate me at the gym? Or clean the bathroom?
Those thoughts lingered in my head as I thought of my favorite songs of the year.
What also helped? Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature!
1. Beyoncé, “Heated”
With enough Instagram captions to battle any Drake album, Beyoncé’s “Heated” is a lyrical thesis on being a confident bad bitch. She kicks off the song singing smoothly over a mid-tempo beat — but then she goes into Super Saiyan mode, spitting 34 bars and delivering snappy one-liners that will make you dance and laugh, and will boost your self-esteem. From dusting off naysayers to reminding you to drink more water to...
What song did I need to immediately play in the morning to start my day on the right note? What track did I have to replay after hearing it because it’s that damn good? What helped motivate me at the gym? Or clean the bathroom?
Those thoughts lingered in my head as I thought of my favorite songs of the year.
What also helped? Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature!
1. Beyoncé, “Heated”
With enough Instagram captions to battle any Drake album, Beyoncé’s “Heated” is a lyrical thesis on being a confident bad bitch. She kicks off the song singing smoothly over a mid-tempo beat — but then she goes into Super Saiyan mode, spitting 34 bars and delivering snappy one-liners that will make you dance and laugh, and will boost your self-esteem. From dusting off naysayers to reminding you to drink more water to...
- 12/23/2022
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Click here to read the full article.
As a music critic, it’s important to listen to as much music as possible. Play your favorites, but also discover new artists. Randomly select an album and give it a try. Check out recommendations from family, friends and folks on social media. Give that album you didn’t love another try.
Still, we like what we like, and music is subjective. With that said, here’s my list of the top albums of 2022!
1. Beyoncé, Renaissance
Listening to Beyoncé’s Renaissance is like watching and rewatching that epic TV series or film — the discovery is endless, and there is so much to unpack. The lyrics are catchy and confident, the beats are bouncy and brilliant and her vocal range is impeccable, going from fluttery coos on “Virgo’s Groove” to soft and sensual on “Plastic Off the Sofa” to assertive shit-talking throughout the 16-track dance escapade.
As a music critic, it’s important to listen to as much music as possible. Play your favorites, but also discover new artists. Randomly select an album and give it a try. Check out recommendations from family, friends and folks on social media. Give that album you didn’t love another try.
Still, we like what we like, and music is subjective. With that said, here’s my list of the top albums of 2022!
1. Beyoncé, Renaissance
Listening to Beyoncé’s Renaissance is like watching and rewatching that epic TV series or film — the discovery is endless, and there is so much to unpack. The lyrics are catchy and confident, the beats are bouncy and brilliant and her vocal range is impeccable, going from fluttery coos on “Virgo’s Groove” to soft and sensual on “Plastic Off the Sofa” to assertive shit-talking throughout the 16-track dance escapade.
- 12/21/2022
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Click here to read the full article.
As music fans pick apart the 2023 Grammy Awards nominations, take a look at some fun facts about this year’s contenders.
Couple Goals
Beyoncé and Jay-Z could be considered the queen and king of the Grammys: They now tie for most nominations in Grammy history with 88 nods each. Beyoncé has won 28 awards and Jay-Z has 24. And even Blue Ivy Carter is a Grammy winner — at the 2021 show she picked up best music video for “Brown Skin Girl,” a win she shared with her mother.
You Can Dance, You Can Jive
Abba is having the time of their lives at the Grammys. After earning their first-ever nomination at the 2022 show, the Swedish pop stars are back in strong form at the 2023 show. Abba scored nominations for album of the year and best pop vocal album with Voyage, while “Don’t Shut Me Down” — maybe...
As music fans pick apart the 2023 Grammy Awards nominations, take a look at some fun facts about this year’s contenders.
Couple Goals
Beyoncé and Jay-Z could be considered the queen and king of the Grammys: They now tie for most nominations in Grammy history with 88 nods each. Beyoncé has won 28 awards and Jay-Z has 24. And even Blue Ivy Carter is a Grammy winner — at the 2021 show she picked up best music video for “Brown Skin Girl,” a win she shared with her mother.
You Can Dance, You Can Jive
Abba is having the time of their lives at the Grammys. After earning their first-ever nomination at the 2022 show, the Swedish pop stars are back in strong form at the 2023 show. Abba scored nominations for album of the year and best pop vocal album with Voyage, while “Don’t Shut Me Down” — maybe...
- 11/15/2022
- by THR staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2023 Grammy nominations were announced on Tuesday morning, 9:00am Pacific/12:00 Noon Eastern, in dozens of categories honoring the best music of the year across a wide range of genres. Scroll down for our live updating list of nominees in all categories.
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2022
These awards honor the best musical achievements from the eligibility period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. In most categories there are five nomination slots, but in the big four general field races – Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist – there are 10 nominees, a change made just last year and a reflection of the increasing breadth of eligible music competing every season.
Another change made by the recording academy last year was the elimination of the secret, anonymous nomination review committees that made the final determinations about who made the cut, leading to surprising...
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2022
These awards honor the best musical achievements from the eligibility period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. In most categories there are five nomination slots, but in the big four general field races – Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist – there are 10 nominees, a change made just last year and a reflection of the increasing breadth of eligible music competing every season.
Another change made by the recording academy last year was the elimination of the secret, anonymous nomination review committees that made the final determinations about who made the cut, leading to surprising...
- 11/15/2022
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Musician Zayn Malik, Simone Ashley (Bridgerton), and comedian Mo Gilligan are among the stacked cast who will lend their voices to the new CG-animated family comedy 10 Lives from director Chris Jenkins (Duck Duck Goose).
Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda) and Dylan Llewellyn (Derry Girls) round out the cast.
The flick is the story of a pampered and selfish cat who takes for granted the lives he has been dealt. After carelessly losing his ninth life, he begs to be given a second chance, an opportunity to show he can learn from his mistakes. Eventually, his wish is granted but with hilarious stipulations. Gfm Animation will present first-look footage at AFM.
In the film, Gilligan voices Beckett, the pampered feline with a taste for fine food & lazy days who doesn’t know what’s about to hit him when he begs for a new set of lives. Ashley voices Rose, a...
Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda) and Dylan Llewellyn (Derry Girls) round out the cast.
The flick is the story of a pampered and selfish cat who takes for granted the lives he has been dealt. After carelessly losing his ninth life, he begs to be given a second chance, an opportunity to show he can learn from his mistakes. Eventually, his wish is granted but with hilarious stipulations. Gfm Animation will present first-look footage at AFM.
In the film, Gilligan voices Beckett, the pampered feline with a taste for fine food & lazy days who doesn’t know what’s about to hit him when he begs for a new set of lives. Ashley voices Rose, a...
- 10/28/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Girls’ night arrived early on The Tonight Show Thursday when Babyface performed “Don’t Even Think About It,” a track off his upcoming album Girls’ Night Out with Baby Tate. Tate, wearing a coat of blue feathers, handled the first few verses while Babyface strummed a sparkly Stratocaster (left-handed), leading up to the chorus, “Don’t even think about it, take a shot … don’t even think about forever.” Babyface, wearing dark shades, finally stepped up to the mic for the bridge, singing, “You don’t want to see you...
- 9/29/2022
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Few years are as packed for the R&b categories at the Grammys as this one. With releases from some of the top artists in the genre and in music in general, as well as a lot of Grammy darlings back in the mix, it seems like many artists will truly just be lucky to net a nom. Let’s take a look at some of the top contenders this year.
We can’t talk about R&b without first talking about Queen Bey. This year Beyoncé could compete in Best Progressive R&b Album with her newest release, “Renaissance.” The album is acclaimed and will easily be the front-runner if it is submitted in R&b (it might instead be slotted in pop). As for song choices, Beyoncé could go for the groovy “Cuff It” or the urban-leaning “Church Girl” for Best R&b Performance, while “Plastic Off The...
We can’t talk about R&b without first talking about Queen Bey. This year Beyoncé could compete in Best Progressive R&b Album with her newest release, “Renaissance.” The album is acclaimed and will easily be the front-runner if it is submitted in R&b (it might instead be slotted in pop). As for song choices, Beyoncé could go for the groovy “Cuff It” or the urban-leaning “Church Girl” for Best R&b Performance, while “Plastic Off The...
- 9/2/2022
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Atlanta rapper Latto has enlisted a litany of friends and stars — including Flo Milli and Chloë and Halle Bailey — for the new music video for “It’s Givin.”
The Chandler Lass-directed visual follows Latto and co. as they execute some expert choreography, enjoy a photoshoot, and light up a dreary office space. Along with Flo Milli and the Baileys, the video features appearances from Angie Martinez, Ella Mai, Jordyn Woods, Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Reginae Carter, Tabitha Brown, and more.
“It’s Givin” appears on Latto’s most recent album,...
The Chandler Lass-directed visual follows Latto and co. as they execute some expert choreography, enjoy a photoshoot, and light up a dreary office space. Along with Flo Milli and the Baileys, the video features appearances from Angie Martinez, Ella Mai, Jordyn Woods, Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Reginae Carter, Tabitha Brown, and more.
“It’s Givin” appears on Latto’s most recent album,...
- 8/31/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Singer and actress Mary J. Blige at the Bets awards in June. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Billy Bennight/AdMedia
Mary J. Blige stuns in a fitted black dress as she teases a new announcement for her fans.
The 51-year-old singer is ready to get back on the road after spending time with Taraji P. Henson in Italy on vacation.
The Grammy-winning artist has had a successful 2022 after releasing her fourteenth studio album, Good Morning Gorgeous.
Prior to its release, Blige took the stage at the NBA All-Star Weekend before joining Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, and Eminem to perform at the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Blige is set to take her music on the road with an upcoming tour next month with two supporting musicians.
In May, Blige was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
Mary J. Blige has a message for...
Mary J. Blige stuns in a fitted black dress as she teases a new announcement for her fans.
The 51-year-old singer is ready to get back on the road after spending time with Taraji P. Henson in Italy on vacation.
The Grammy-winning artist has had a successful 2022 after releasing her fourteenth studio album, Good Morning Gorgeous.
Prior to its release, Blige took the stage at the NBA All-Star Weekend before joining Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, and Eminem to perform at the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Blige is set to take her music on the road with an upcoming tour next month with two supporting musicians.
In May, Blige was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
Mary J. Blige has a message for...
- 8/26/2022
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
Mary J. Blige and Fabolous take a trip to the Tropics in the new video for “Come See About Me,” the new single off the deluxe edition of Blige’s latest album Good Morning Gorgeous.
Before embarking on a lengthy tour, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul takes a little vacation alongside the NYC rapper, with the two soaking in the sun while delivering their collaborative track.
Blige — who recently headlined the 2022 Roots Picnic — previously announced a 23-city tour in support of her 14th studio album Good Morning Gorgeous. The trek...
Before embarking on a lengthy tour, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul takes a little vacation alongside the NYC rapper, with the two soaking in the sun while delivering their collaborative track.
Blige — who recently headlined the 2022 Roots Picnic — previously announced a 23-city tour in support of her 14th studio album Good Morning Gorgeous. The trek...
- 6/30/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Babyface’s upcoming album is filled with some of the best female R&b and hip-hop stars. On Tuesday, the musician, born Kenny Edmonds, announced that he’s releasing his LP Girls’ Night Out on Oct. 29 — and it features the likes of Ari Lennox, Kehlani, Doechii and Queen Naija.
Also included on the album will be his single “Keeps on Fallin'” which features Ella Mai. (The two performed the track at Sunday’s BET Awards.)
The coming LP will be his first since signing with Capitol Records, and his 11th overall,...
Also included on the album will be his single “Keeps on Fallin'” which features Ella Mai. (The two performed the track at Sunday’s BET Awards.)
The coming LP will be his first since signing with Capitol Records, and his 11th overall,...
- 6/28/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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The BET Awards, otherwise known as “Culture’s Biggest Night,” is adept at highlighting cultural and artistic diversity within the Black community and broader African diaspora. Many examples of this were broadcast for the world to see: host Taraji P. Henson shouting out Historically Black Colleges and Universities (specifically Howard University in celebration of fellow alum Diddy, last night’s lifetime achievement award honoree); a ballroom scene-inspired performance led by Pose‘s Billy Porter (in an austere Rick Owens frock); the fusion of old and new school sounds, as evidenced by collaborations from Ella Mai and Babyface, plus Latto and Mariah Carey; and a consistent stream of praise for musicians from the African continent, like Nigeria’s Tems and Fireboy Dml.
Some moments, however, were only visible on the red carpet and from inside the Microsoft Theatre. Here are eight trends The Hollywood...
The BET Awards, otherwise known as “Culture’s Biggest Night,” is adept at highlighting cultural and artistic diversity within the Black community and broader African diaspora. Many examples of this were broadcast for the world to see: host Taraji P. Henson shouting out Historically Black Colleges and Universities (specifically Howard University in celebration of fellow alum Diddy, last night’s lifetime achievement award honoree); a ballroom scene-inspired performance led by Pose‘s Billy Porter (in an austere Rick Owens frock); the fusion of old and new school sounds, as evidenced by collaborations from Ella Mai and Babyface, plus Latto and Mariah Carey; and a consistent stream of praise for musicians from the African continent, like Nigeria’s Tems and Fireboy Dml.
Some moments, however, were only visible on the red carpet and from inside the Microsoft Theatre. Here are eight trends The Hollywood...
- 6/27/2022
- by Evan Nicole Brown
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The BET Awards are officially a celebration of “Black excellence,” and Sunday night’s show featured blockbuster performances from Lizzo, Mariah Carey, Latto, Jack Harlow (who was joined by Brandy and Lil Wayne) and an elaborate tribute to Lifetime Achievement honoree Sean “Diddy” Combs that included an unannounced in-person speech from Kanye West.
But for the second time in three years, the show coincided with galvanizing events in the United States: In 2020, it was George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police and the ensuing the Black Lives Matter protests, and this year it was the Supreme Court’s polarizing overturn of Roe v. Wade and the impending loss of a woman’s right to choose in many states in the country.
The show’s goal is to highlight and celebrate Black music’s present and future while serving as a driving force for social change, and no...
But for the second time in three years, the show coincided with galvanizing events in the United States: In 2020, it was George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police and the ensuing the Black Lives Matter protests, and this year it was the Supreme Court’s polarizing overturn of Roe v. Wade and the impending loss of a woman’s right to choose in many states in the country.
The show’s goal is to highlight and celebrate Black music’s present and future while serving as a driving force for social change, and no...
- 6/27/2022
- by Shirley Ju
- Variety Film + TV
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At last year’s BET Awards, Taraji P. Henson, who served as the night’s emcee, paid tribute to iconic women of Black Hollywood by donning a mix of outfits and hairstyles honoring personal inspirations of hers like Tina Turner, Diana Ross and Esther Jones. This year, Henson is back as host, and though the specifics of her looks and the hotly-anticipated show will remain a surprise, she plans to hold the same celebration of Black artistic excellence front and center.
Henson tells The Hollywood Reporter that the BET Awards have long represented to her “pride for our accomplishments as Black people, a safe place for us to celebrate each other for us to get the shine that we wouldn’t necessarily get on a different kind of stage.” This year, the actress says, she’s approaching the live show the same way...
At last year’s BET Awards, Taraji P. Henson, who served as the night’s emcee, paid tribute to iconic women of Black Hollywood by donning a mix of outfits and hairstyles honoring personal inspirations of hers like Tina Turner, Diana Ross and Esther Jones. This year, Henson is back as host, and though the specifics of her looks and the hotly-anticipated show will remain a surprise, she plans to hold the same celebration of Black artistic excellence front and center.
Henson tells The Hollywood Reporter that the BET Awards have long represented to her “pride for our accomplishments as Black people, a safe place for us to celebrate each other for us to get the shine that we wouldn’t necessarily get on a different kind of stage.” This year, the actress says, she’s approaching the live show the same way...
- 6/24/2022
- by Evan Nicole Brown
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mary J. Blige has announced a 23-city tour in support of her 14th studio album Good Morning Gorgeous. The veteran musician will be joined on select dates by “Boo’d Up” singer Ella Mai and rising R&b artist Queen Naija.
The Good Morning Gorgeous tour is scheduled to begin on Sept. 17 with a show at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Blige will make stops in Charlotte, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Oakland, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Memphis, Brooklyn, Newark, Cincinnati, and more before wrapping at Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Boardwalk Hall on Oct.
The Good Morning Gorgeous tour is scheduled to begin on Sept. 17 with a show at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Blige will make stops in Charlotte, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Oakland, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Memphis, Brooklyn, Newark, Cincinnati, and more before wrapping at Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Boardwalk Hall on Oct.
- 6/15/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
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