Month: April 2021

Tamika Mallory Cops Did Andrew Brown Jr. Wrong … I Know It Without the Vid!!! 4/29/2021 8:18 AM PT this publication.com Video evidence isn’t required to see there’s a problem with the policing of Black people — that’s activist Tamika Mallory’s take on a judge blocking the release of body cams in the fatal cop shooting…

Louisiana State Rep. Suggests Teaching ‘Good’ of Slavery During Education Debate 4/29/2021 8:31 AM PT Louisiana House of Representatives A Louisiana State Rep. had the audacity to suggest, out loud, that if a school is going to teach slavery it should talk about all parts of it … including the “good.” Seriously. If there wasn’t…

Alexander Le’Jo By Jaelani Turner-Williams Reimagining the future of Black New Orleans music, Southern-bred polymath Dawn Richard is breathing new life into her hometown on her latest album, Second Line. She started with its title. A second line is a traditional jazz foot-led parade that traces its origins back to the 19th century. They’re notably…

Since signing with the Big Machine Label Group’s Valory imprint a decade ago, Rhett, 31, has demonstrated his versatility by incorporating pop, rock and R&B into his own unique blend. His first four albums have spawned 16 Country Airplay No. 1s and amassed nearly 10 billion streams. But how does last year’s ACM Awards’ entertainer…

April 30 Amy Shark, Cry Forever Birdy, Young Heart Dawn Richard, Second Line Girl in Red, If I Could Make It Go Quiet Julia Michaels, Not In Chronological Order Zhu, Dreamland 2021 May 6 Sufjan Stevens, Convocations May 7 Ashe, Ashlyn Aly & AJ, A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet…

The new chart champ gives Jam his 15th No. 1 and Santos, who last led the tally in 2019 with “Aullando,” his 18th. Here’s a recap at the acts with the most leaders: 31, Enrique Iglesias 29, J Balvin 23, Daddy Yankee 23, Ozuna 20, Maluma 18, Romeo Santos 18, Wisin 17, Ricky Martin 15,…

Among the best Bieber merch on Amazon: the black Bieber logo tee ($22.99, Amazon), inspired by classic rock band fonts from bands like KISS, Def Leppard and Metallica. Bieber famously sported a Metallica band tee during a few of his Purpose tour dates in 2016, and reportedly enlisted the help of a metal artist to…

Multiple arrests have been made in the shooting of Lady Gaga’s dogwalker and the abduction of two of her French bulldogs, the Los Angeles Police Department confirms to Billboard. On Feb. 24, Ryan Fischer was walking Gaga’s three dogs just before 10 p.m. in Los Angeles when a gunman shot him once and fled the scene with…

Fessy confessed that he was “feeling” Tori on Double Agents, but he would “never cross that line” because at the time, she was in a relationship. Instead, the Big Brother alum coupled up with focused his attention on Love Island rookie Gabby. Fast-forward to the Challenge Season 36 reunion: What actually happened between Tori and…

Marvin Scott Black Man’s Death in TX Jail Ruled a Homicide 4/29/2021 8:34 AM PT Marvin Scott III — a 26-year-old Black man who died last month in a Texas jail after being restrained to a bed for several hours — died as a result of homicide, according to the medical examiner. Scott was arrested…

Questlove One Regret DJ-Ing the Oscars … I Wanted To Play Long-Winded Winners Off Stage!!! 4/28/2021 12:40 AM PT this publication.com Questlove says he had the time of his life DJ-ing the Oscars over the weekend, but his one regret … he couldn’t shoo away winners who took forever with their acceptance speeches. We got “The…

Omni Hoverboards Average Joe$ Can Buy, Fly New Craft All By Summer’s End!!! 4/28/2021 12:50 AM PT Omni Hoverboards Marty McFly may be a fictional character with a prop that serves as a cool hoverboard but soon your average (wealthy) Joe may have the chance to actually own one … ’cause they’re ready to hit…

Leah will face a “fresh new challenge” when Teen Mom 2 returns on May 4: The mother of three is navigating a personal health issue. “So I scheduled a doctor’s appointment… and today I am going in for an ultrasound of the lump on my breast,” Leah states in the sneak peek below. What emotions…

A blonde Selena Gomez is “back to work,” as she put it, in a brand new glam selfie. On Tuesday (April 27), the 28-year-old star posted a smoldering shot by her makeup artist Hung Vanngo with her platinum blonde strands framing her face. Her makeup brand, Rare Beauty, posted the first look of her lighter locks…

Electronic titan Eric Prydz has signed with CAA and will be represented by music agent Alex Becket, whose roster also includes Rüfüs Du Sol, Lee Burridge, Arcade Fire’s Win Butler, Bedouin, Monolink and more. Prydz was previously repped by Paul Morris at Paradigm, although Morris left the agency in March to work exclusively with Tiësto.…

“I’m excited to finally get to tell my story after all this time,” the rapper told People, who first shared the news. “Many people have thought they knew the story of Lil’ Kim, but they have no idea.” The Queen Bee, written by Lil’ Kim and author Kathy Iandoli, will detail the Grammy-winning star’s life and…

Shock G Funeral Plans Set … Digital Underground Members To Pay Respects 4/28/2021 1:00 AM PT Shock G will be laid to rest not far from where he died … his funeral plans are set, and we’re told his group Digital Underground will be well represented at the service. The late rapper’s manager, Atron Gregory,…

Provided Is your popcorn buttered? Are your fingers tired from voting for all your faves? Don’t worry — the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards are only a few weeks away, which means it’s almost time to settle in and watch the biggest names in film and television get honored. And there’s even more good…

Samir Hussein/WireImage The Academy Awards mark the end of the traditional awards season, and this year’s gamut went out with a bang. Not only did the stars bring high-fashion escapism to the red carpet, but the ceremony marked a number of historic firsts. Especially powerful was Daniel Kaluuya’s win for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Judas…

Conor McGregor Makes Surprise $500k Donation After Charity Spat With Dustin Poirier 4/26/2021 4:30 PM PT Conor McGregor is putting $500k to a good cause after all … with the UFC superstar making a surprise donation to help kids in south Louisiana this week. Remember, Dustin Poirier blasted McGregor earlier this month … saying Conor…

When’s the last time you were happy? If you’re struggling to find an answer, here’s some good news: Billie Eilish’s new album is reportedly due out July 30. At least you know now that this summer will be full of joy! On Tuesday (April 27), Eilish revealed on social media that the follow-up to her…

If heroes get remembered but legends never die, as the great Sandlot once posed, consider Real World: Las Vegas alum Arissa officially immortal. Her epic, vulgar-splattered tell-off on the most recent The Challenge: All Stars episode was NSFW myth-making at its most potent…and we kinda loved it. After Teck’s elimination, the game’s remaining players were…

Michael Jackson Companies Wade Robson’s Suit Tossed Yet Again … He Says He’ll Appeal 4/26/2021 4:35 PM PT Wade Robson has taken another loss against Michael Jackson’s companies — a California court has once again thrown out his sexual abuse lawsuit … but he says he’s fighting the decision. Judge Mark A. Young ruled in…

And though she said she hasn’t yet tried the Derby’s traditional drink of choice, the Mint Julep, Kelly plans to pour one up on Saturday. She’s already a “Star-Spangled Banner” veteran, with performances at a number of NFL games, as well as an ace at singing the notoriously tricky anthem while following COVID-19 protocols at…

BTS announced the sale of a limited-edition screen printed illustration inspired by the visuals in their colorful “Dynamite” video on Tuesday (Apr. 27). The $65 vibrant image, created by image licensing studio Sideshow and designed by artist Tracie Ching, is available for pre-order now and is slated to ship in May and June. The 18 x…

“We wanted to find something that spoke to me, so it felt right to be talking about what I’ve been thinking about these past couple of years,” Rosé says over Zoom, joined by her dog, Hank (who spends most of the interview snoozing next to her). “It sounded like if you would have dinner with…

Lizzo turns 33 today (April 27), and to celebrate, here are our picks for Lizzo’s 10 best songs (in no particular order). This article has been updated. “Truth Hurts” There’s a reason this song is the one that hit it big. Along with being featured in the movie Someone Great and inspiring a TikTok meme, this upbeat…

Spotify launched the program today to a test group of 12 creators — including NPR — who will begin releasing subscriber-only content to their existing feeds. The company is accepting submissions to be added to the early adopter list, and will expand globally “over the coming months,” it said. “By enabling wide distribution of subscriber-only…

Cheyenne Floyd has found her special someone. The Teen Mom OG star — who made her debut on Are You the One? back in 2015 — is engaged to Zach Davis. Zach popped the question at the couple’s baby sprinkle for their son-on-the-way, Ace (Cheyenne is 34 weeks along). And Zach made sure Ryder was…

YouTube/20th Century Studios “Something’s Coming,” and that “something” is Steven Spielberg’s highly anticipated big-screen remake of West Side Story — which viewers finally got a sneak peek of during this year’s Academy Awards. Never one to back down from a challenge, Spielberg has chosen to adapt one of the most beloved and popular shows of…

Guess Who This Dolled Up Darling Turned Into! 4/27/2021 12:01 AM PT Before this lipstick lady was selling out concerts with her powerhouse voice, she was just another smoochin’ sweetie messing around with makeup in London, England. This dolled up darling became a popular singer and songwriter with her electronic beats and soulful voice. She…

By Deepa Lakshmin Yuh-Jung Youn, who plays the incomparably comical grandmother Soon-ja in Minari, started her Oscars winning speech by calling out presenter Brad Pitt (“Where were you when we were filming?!”) and ended it with a tribute to her kids deserving of its own standing ovation: “This is the result, because mommy works so…

By Deepa Lakshmin At the insistence of Bong Joon-ho — whose Parasite swept the Oscars last year with four wins — the five visionaries nominated for this year’s Academy Award for Best Directing had one not-so-simple task ahead of the 2021 show Sunday night (April 25) at Los Angeles’s Union Station. They had to answer…

Oscars 2021 L.A. Train Station Location Turns into high-crime nightmare for crew 4/25/2021 3:30 PM PT The Academy Awards are being held at a famous L.A. train station this year — and while that might satisfy COVID needs … it’s also become a dangerous place for the Oscars crew. Law enforcement sources tell this publication ……

By Tássia Assis When MTV News connects via Zoom with Enhypen (stylized all-caps), the South Korean pop group’s seven members sit split into two neat rows: Heeseung, Jake, Jay, and Sunoo in the front, followed by Jungwon, Sunghoon, and Ni-ki right behind them. Their outfits are carefully coordinated in neutral hues, and their hair is styled…

Last year at the Academy Awards, few could’ve predicted that Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite would take the night’s top honor of Best Picture. It’s the kind of unexpected twist that makes the 2021 Oscars anyone’s game — especially when you add in its rescheduled date due to the pandemic, increased social distancing on the red carpet…

While taking on the role as red carpet host at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday (April 25), Ariana DeBose introduced the first official trailer for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming adaptation of West Side Story, in which she is set to play Anita. The minute-and-a-half clip shares all the emotion-filled moments from the beloved classic, including tension…

Chris Pizzello-Pool/Getty Images By Deepa Lakshmin It’s been a busy awards season for H.E.R. After taking home a whopping four Grammys in March — including Song of the Year for “I Can’t Breathe,” a tribute to George Floyd — the singer-songwriter snagged more hardware at the 93rd Oscars ceremony Sunday night (April 25) at Los…

After a night largely lacking twists, the 2021 Oscars switched up the format by announcing Best Picture for Nomadland before the lead acting categories. Then, it ended with a double surprise for the remaining two awards, announcing wins for Anthony Hopkins for Best Actor for his performance in The Father and Frances McDormand for Best Actress in Nomadland.…

Blueface Tells Ladies in Bunk Beds Get a Tattoo, or you can GTFO!!! 4/25/2021 4:52 PM PT 4:51 PM PT — It looks like Blueface’s tattoo shenanigans might actually be part of a new reality show he’s been working on for the past several months, which is in the vein of ‘Bad Girls Club’ ……

Below, Billboard highlights five of the best moments from an entertaining and impactful virtual event. Dua Lipa Brings the Oscars Glam Just because there wasn’t an in-person gala didn’t mean Dua Lipa dressed down for the night. In fact, the pop star went all-out glam for a pair of two-song sets, wearing a floor-length, long-sleeve…

The Oscar win for H.E.R., D’Mile and Thomas comes just six weeks after they won a Grammy for song of the year for “I Can’t Breathe.” This is the first time in 35 years that a songwriter or songwriting team has won an Oscar in the same awards season that they won a Grammy for…

As the 93rd Academy Awards took over Los Angeles’ Union Station and the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on Sunday night (April 25), Lin-Manuel Miranda joined the festivities to introduce a brand new trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of his Broadway musical, In the Heights. The minute-and-a-half trailer shows Anthony Ramos as Usnavi, Stephanie Beatriz…

Chris Pizzello-Pool/Getty Images Awards season continued with the Academy Awards, and with them returned all the glitz and glamour of the red carpet. This year’s ceremony marked one of the few in-person award shows since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, which meant the bar was set especially high, even though the audience was limited…

Regina King Opens the Oscars … Talks Chauvin Verdict Immediately 4/25/2021 5:27 PM PT ABC Regina King was the first presenter to kick off the 93rd Academy Awards — and she instantly got into the Derek Chauvin trial … with a powerful message to audiences at home. The actor/director — who’s actually nominated for an…

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Travis Barker Dogs Don’t Bite Me, Only Humans … Kourtney Comes Fangs Out 4/24/2021 2:18 PM PT Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian are keeping their public love fest going strong — letting us all know that there seems to be some biting at play in their relationship 😁. The rocker appears to have just given…

Elon Musk Set to Host ‘SNL’ in 2 Weeks … Miley Cyrus Tagging Along 4/24/2021 3:13 PM PT Worlds will be colliding on “Saturday Night Live” in a couple weeks — because the hottest tech wiz in the game is set to take up hosting duties … and yes, we’re talking Elon Musk. The Tesla…

From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. A Montaner Reality Show Multimedia company NTERTAIN, at the helm of Neon16’s Lex Borrero, Tommy Mottola and Range Media Partners, announced…

The entrepreneur’s SNL appearance will come just days after he and girlfriend Grimes celebrate their son X Æ A-Xii’s first birthday on May 4. Cyrus, a Saturday Night Live veteran, last appeared in April 2020 as a surprise musical guest during the show’s second at-home episode amid the coronavirus pandemic. During the episode, the 28-year-old superstar…

DMX had a larger-than-life influence on his community. It came as no surprise that the entire perimeter of Barclays was blocked off and packed several hours prior to the event, only to let an enormous monster truck — carrying a bright red casket that was reportedly DMX’s — arrive on the scene. Doors for the…

Ahead of the memorial at the Barclays Center, more than 1,000 people, including members of the Ruff Ryders motorcycle club, had formed a procession from Yonkers to Brooklyn, the New York Times reports. A monster truck that held a dark red coffin and that was inscribed with “Long Live DMX” led the procession. As the…

Born in 1939 as Maria Ilva Biolcati in Goro, a Po River delta town, she adopted the one-word stage name Milva. Along with Italian singers Ornella Vanoni and Mina, another performer who used a first name only, Milva was considered one of the greatest Italian popular female singers. Milva sold some 80 million records, the…

Rob McElhenney & Kaitlin Olson Daring Dog Rescue!!! Leads to Heartwarming Family Reunion 4/23/2021 12:35 PM PT 12:34 PM PT — this publication spoke to one of the unsung heroes of this story — Helen Pitts of Los Angeles Petfinders — who tells us she helped connect Rob with Chance’s family after seeing their missing dog…

© 2021 Billboard Media, LLC. All rights reserved. BILLBOARD is a registered trademark of Billboard IP Holdings, LLC Courtesy of PLEDIS Entertainment SEVENTEEN Seventeen continued their blockbuster 2021 on U.S. TV with a performance Thursday (April 1) on Ellen. The 13-member K-pop group brought back their 2019 song “HIT” for a high-energy set that allowed…

SF Giants Fans Bring Therapy Bunny To Game … Cutest Spectator Ever?!? 4/23/2021 9:13 AM PT STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND LOOK AT THIS ADORABLE BUNNY!!! A pair of San Francisco Giants fans hit up Oracle Park to watch their boys take on the Miami Marlins on Thursday … and forget the peanuts and crackerjacks,…

The singer then went on to say that she’s started having emotional “heart-to-hearts” with her family to let them know about her identity — and that she’s mostly been met with unsurprised responses. “I’m like, ‘Guys, I finally know that I’m gay. Like, I’m gay gay.’ And they’re like, ‘We know. Duh, stupid, duh,'” she said. “I…

The set, which includes collaborations with Miky Woodz, Jon Z, Ñengo Flow, and Sahir, is an ode to basketball, el barrio and, his biggest inspiration, Michael Jordan. “He’s the person that has motivated me the most, not only musically but in my life, overall,” he notes. “He doesn’t sing, but he has a winning attitude. Whenever…

Capitol Insurrection Alleged Rioter Brags on Bumble … Gets Banned From App!!! 4/23/2021 11:14 AM PT 11:04 AM PT — Sources close to the situation tell this publication … Chapman was also flagged on Bumble by another user and he was part of the group of alleged rioters officially banned from the app. We’re told Chapman…

This vote of confidence helps buttress Spotify’s share price, which has lost 26.7% since hitting $387.44 on Feb. 22, valuing the company at $73 billion. That fall was perhaps a sign that investors were too enthusiastic about exclusive podcast deals and that spoken word will help improve Spotify’s margins. Analysts tend to agree that Spotify…

They followed up with additional tweets stating, “It is our top priority to deliver on the promise and commitment to provide economic lifelines to these hardest-hit venues ASAP,” and, “Yet, we understand the challenges a weekend opening would bring and to ensure the greatest number of businesses can apply for these funds, we decided to…

The third part in Church’s Heart & Soul trilogy focuses on the soul — from Motown to Stax to Muscle Shoals — that have influenced his life and music. Top cuts are the languid “Hell of a View,” about finding the perfect partner to go through life’s adventures with; the chugging, unapologetic “Break It Kind…

Getty Images The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include…

YouTube/The Weeknd As it pops up near the end of The Weeknd’s moody fourth LP After Hours, synthpop ballad “Save Your Tears” feels perhaps the most appropriate to the album’s title of any of its tunes. It’s more hangover than party, though its gorgeous, funky sonics (and eventual robotic vocalizations) create the kind of pop…

Virginia Tech Women’s Soccer Ex-Star Sues Coach … You Forced Me Off Team For Refusing To Kneel 4/22/2021 6:57 AM PT An ex-Virginia Tech women’s soccer star is suing her former coach … claiming she was benched, berated and ultimately forced off the team because she refused to kneel. Kiersten Hening — a 21-year-old midfielder/defender…

Tokyo Olympics Athletes Banned from Protesting at Podium … Sanctions for Kneeling 4/22/2021 7:24 AM PT Athletes competing at the Tokyo Olympics are NOT allowed to participate in any protests or demonstrations on the field of play, during an official ceremony or at the podium … and those who do will be punished. The International…

“I wasn’t really into trying to rap or do hip-hop or nothing like that because everybody in my neighborhood was doing it,” he tells Billboard. “I didn’t really want to jump into that.” A near-death experience in 2011 that found Warlick staring down the barrel of a .45 caliber pistol led him down a new…