Month: May 2021

What’s The Big Frigin’ Difference? 4 5/15/2021 6:38 AM PT Don’t let these two almost identical images of Miley Cyrus rock your world too much … keep your focus here and try your best to see if you can spot any of the sneaky switches that have been made to this tricky pic! The sexy…

In one clip, the father of two is seen holding a green lightsaber while giving a fist bump to Silas, who is wielding a smaller-sized blue laser sword. Timberlake posted a second video to his Instagram Story of the two assembling the Jedi weapons. The building process proved to be a challenge for the 10-time…

“As a synesthete myself (chromesthesia & original linguistic personification), I’ve always been obsessed with the relationship between music and visuals,” Mancuso said in a statement. “Although at times debilitating, I’ve found that this condition has enhanced my abilities as a creative and is ultimately what inspired this experiment. We’ve seen art pieces created to sound…

Exodus, which features all-original material and themes of redemption, is scheduled for release on May 28 through Def Jam Recordings. The album, X’s first Def Jam release since 2003’s Grand Champ, shares its name with one of the rapper’s sons, Exodus Simmons. “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever…

Comedian Gary Owen Estranged Wife Wants $44k a Month In Support!!! 5/14/2021 12:40 AM PT Gary Owen’s estranged wife is seeking a steady flow of cash from the comedian as they head toward divorce … and she claims he’s rolling in the dough and wants a piece of the action. Kenya Duke just filed legal…

Terrence Howard Threatens to Sue Producers of New Film, ‘Triumph’ … They Screwed Me!!! 5/14/2021 12:50 AM PT Terrence Howard’s hired some big legal guns to wrestle with producers of his new movie, “Triumph” … claiming they don’t have his consent to use him in the film, which has already been released — and that’s…

Taylor O’Sullivan / Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia / Rick Kern/WireImage 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…

“Sh*t really got real” during the MTV Floribama Shore season finale: The entire production was forced to shut down because of COVID-19. “Someone’s test came back not qualified, so we’re just re-testing everyone to be doubly safe,” a producer told Aimee, Candace, Codi, Gus, Jeremiah, Kirk and Nilsa. Everyone was asked if they were experiencing…

Minaj, who re-released her 2009 Beam Me Up Scotty mixtape on Friday (May 14) to streaming services with a handful of bonus tracks, also told Barbz that while she was finishing her new album and HBO Max documentary, she obsessed over The Crown after writer-producer Kenya Barris recommended it. “It’s safe to say that I’ve watched every…

St. Vincent, Daddy’s Home After hitting a home run with her stunning 2017 album Masseduction, Annie Clark could have gone in whatever direction she wanted. The one she chose — a grimy, warped trip through the musical landscape of the early 1970s — is as unexpected as it is excellent. Daddy’s Home plays with the identity of St. Vincent,…

Scranton, Penn., is getting one of the first four-day camping festivals to return since the pandemic began. From July 1 to 4, the Peach Music Festival will return to Montage Mountain with multiple sets from The String Cheese Incident, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Dark Star Orchestra. The festival produced by…

Louder Than Life’s lineup just got bigger than life. The Kentucky festival has announced Nine Inch Nails and Korn will join Metallica as headliners for its 2021 edition. Louder Than Life will return to Louisville at the KY Expo Center’s Highland Festival Grounds from Sept. 23 to 26. The headliners will be joined by Judas Priest, Snoop Dogg,…

The legislation, which was aggressively lobbied on both sides, drew thousands of young people into the streets of German cities in March 2019 to protest online filters that they described as “censorship machines,” which many sites use in some form already. The directive passed anyway that spring, giving the 27 EU countries until June 7 to…

Mary Carey I’m Running For Governor of Cali Again … Campaigning at Strip Clubs 5/14/2021 1:00 AM PT Mary Carey is gunning to become the next governor of California again … and her campaign’s gonna be all about M.I.L.Fs. According to new docs, obtained by this publication, the ex-porn star filed paperwork to enter the race…

Heidi repeatedly stated on The Hills: New Begininngs Season 1 that she was ready to have more children. And during the Season 2 premiere, the MTV mom’s stance hadn’t changed one bit; in fact, her desire to have more babies had only intensified. During tonight’s episode, the MTV mom ditched her birth control (more specifically,…

Two wrongs typically don’t make a right, but Juliette seems determined to give it the old college try. Tonight’s season premiere saw the queen of Siesta Key at odds again with Kelsey, still reeling from her former ride-or-die’s “ultimate betrayal.” Memory refresh: Kelsey accused Juliette of being with Sam (enter “the new kingdom”) for his money, giving both Jules…

Nickelodeon TV Host Kirk Fogg ‘Legends’ is Coming Back … But For The Grown-Ups, It’s Bigger!!! 5/13/2021 12:40 AM PT this publication.com A classic childhood show from Nickelodeon’s heyday is getting fresh blood in the form of a reboot, and the guy who hosted it has some nuggets of gold for us before cameras roll. We…

“I’m certain this hotel’s haunted,” the actress Sofia Wylie says about 15 minutes into our call. When we speak, she’s recently arrived in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where she is filming Netflix’s adaptation of Soman Chainani’s beloved fantasy series, The School for Good and Evil. In her first film role, she’ll star alongside seasoned actors like…

Getty Images By Alex Gonzalez When Missy Elliott got into the studio to record her third album Miss E… So Addictive, the bar was already set high. Her first album, 1997’s Supa Dupa Fly, was accompanied by iconic music videos for “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly),” and “Sock it 2 Me” that found her dancing…

Ex-‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Busted for DUI Again in Wash. 5/13/2021 12:50 AM PT Ex-“Deadliest Catch” star Jake Harris may not have learned his lesson from a previous DUI bust that landed him behind bars … ’cause we’ve learned he was busted again for DUI. A spokesperson for the Washington State Patrol tells this publication … Harris…

Like Lil Tjay, 6lack also records his first Rhythmic leader, after having visited the list on four previous occasions. “OTW,” a collaboration with fellow R&B hitmakers Khalid and Ty Dolla $ign, served as his entrance into the realm and rose to No. 14 in 2018. More hits followed with featured roles on Normani’s “Waves” (No.…

For Lil Baby, “Chance” secures his 13th top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and second of 2021, after a featured turn on Drake’s “Wants and Needs” peaked at No. 2. Lil Durk, meanwhile, adds a third top 10 to his ledger. It’s also his second this year, following a guest spot on Pooh Shiesty’s No.…

“We build relationships with leading global companies and we’re thrilled to add American Greetings as our greeting card licensee,” said Tom Caravella, managing director for Roc Nation United, a strategic licensing alliance between Roc Nation and United Entertainment Group, in a statement announcing the deal. “Roc Nation United is focused on creating innovative ways for…

So far, Rodrigo says she’s very happy with the fit. “I really just trust and value their input,” she says of the team at Geffen. “I’ve done a good job of surrounding myself with people who are really honest with me and can help me make my music instead of just being like, ‘Yeah, you’re…

Meanwhile, Lucid hadn’t planned to seek out a record deal. “When I was younger, I definitely had a more villainized perception of labels,” she says. “But as I started actually meeting people and talking to people in the industry, I realized that there are a lot of amazing people who are actually caring towards artists…

Lisa Vanderpump Sees Kyle Richards at Dinner … Sends The Bill to Her Table!!! 5/13/2021 1:00 AM PT Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards are such bitter enemies they’re always looking for new ways to stick to each other — such as Lisa sending her restaurant tab to Kyle’s table. So, here’s the deal … Lisa…

Rick Ross Police Chase Ends In Front Of Estate … Cops Say Driver Had Gun 5/12/2021 12:09 PM PT 12:07 PM PT — 5/12 — Law enforcement says the driver from the car chase jumped out of his car with a gun in his hand and ran onto Rick Ross’ property. We’re told Rick’s security…

Getty Images Jay-Z’s Empire State of Mind is well documented, but what about a Buckeye State of Mind? He’ll find out later this year when he celebrates his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. The rap great joins a crop of performers including Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go’s,…

Briana says she “doesn’t know what to do anymore” about Luis. The context: During tonight’s Teen Mom 2 episode, Stella’s father contacted the young mom about seeing their three-year-old daughter. But when it came time to meet up, after Briana communicated the details for the outing at a trampoline park, Luis didn’t show up. “He…

In a tense battle, Pete Mroz (Team Blake), Jose Figueroa Jr. (Team Nick), Ryleigh Modig (Team Legend), and Corey Ward (Team Kelly) gave it their all for the Instant Save. In the end, there could be only one. And that was Corey Ward, who performed the Selena Gomez song “Lose You to Love Me.” With…

Since its founding in 1970, the Songwriters Hall of Fame has honored only 31 women out of its 439 inductees. (In 2002, Simpson was inducted alongside her late husband Nick Ashford). In June 2022, this number will increase to 32 women when Mariah Carey and 13 men are inducted at the 51st annual awards gala,…

‘SEEKING SISTER WIFE’ STAR Files For Divorce 5/11/2021 5:53 PM PT “Seeking Sister Wife” star Dimitri Snowden is divorcing his third wife … another chapter in what’s been a problematic last few weeks between the two, which included accusations of domestic abuse. Dimitri filed for divorce from Christeline Peterson Tuesday in Los Angeles. The two…

In the ‘80s, Madness always seemed to have energy to burn. The British ska legends are still bouncing more than 40 years into their career. On Tuesday night (May 11), Suggs and Co. were the musical guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Beaming in from the London Palladium, the veteran act performed one of their many…

Wilson is heading into his 10th season as the quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks. He led the team to a Super Bowl win in 2013. Off the field, he launched a lifestyle brand, Good Man Brand, and has a number of endorsements. He formed the Why Not You Foundation, a nonprofit where Ciara is also…

“We have to show the positive side,” he explains. “We’re not into this world anymore.” Balvin also reveals he hangs with Escobar’s son. “He’s like, ‘my dad taught the world how to not do things right,’” Balvin recounts. “He just messed up a whole generation. I want to show the world the new generation.” That…

3:15 PM PT — HFPA has responded to NBC putting their award show on the shelf for a year, and it looks like the move lit a fire under their ass — ’cause they’ve got a way quicker (and excruciatingly detailed) timeline on what they’re going to do to shape up … and exactly when.…

Provided Scarlett Johansson has been working in the entertainment industry for over two decades. Long before she was an action star and an actual Avenger, her earliest credits dated back to the 1990s, where she inhabited child and teen roles before taking on deeper, more challenging projects and becoming a critical darling in beloved films…

mtv news MTV Shows Get a first look at new episodes now Jordana Ossad 8h ago “The family is back.” Jersey Shore: Family Vacation will return on June 3, and big moments are in store for the longtime roomies as they venture to the Pocono Mountains. From Jenni’s engagement to Baby Sitch (plus some blue…

ASIAN HATE Elderly Man Attacked … Cries Out For Help 5/10/2021 5:10 PM PT An elderly Asian man was screaming out for help while at least 2 teenage attackers hovered over him — but not only did no one come to his aid, you can hear someone laughing out loud. The horrifying scene played out…

Openers are three-time Grammy nominee Ingrid Andress and The Band Camino. All previously purchased tickets for the AEG Presents outing will be honored for the rescheduled dates. When it originally kicked off in 2020, the tour marked Dan + Shay’s first headlining arena tour, and included two sold-out shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena before shutting…

Old Dominion’s publicist tells Billboard that the band will not postpone any concert dates. The band previously had to postpone three concerts in February 2019 because of the frontman’s leg surgery to deal will an old injury. Old Dominion announced earlier this month that they are scheduled to embark on their 2021 tour, dubbed An Evening With…

Elon Musk Asperger’s Revelation Inspiring Others 5/10/2021 5:50 PM PT Elon Musk’s big reveal on “Saturday Night Live” — that he has Asperger’s — has other folks who live with the disorder seeking out support groups for the first time in their lives. this publication.com Elon’s surprise announcement moved 68-year-old Joe Graca to become a member…

The English singer’s jaunt will take him across North America, then head to east for a European leg starting March 23 at Valsheimilio in Reykjavik, Iceland, and wrapping April 23 with a homecoming date at Doncaster Dome. Australasian dates are booked from July 20 at Brisbane’s Fortitude Hall. Fresh tour dates for South America and Asia…

It’s hard to see anyone but Rag’n’Bone Man claiming the title. He’ll enjoy a boost Tuesday night (May 11) when he appears at the 2021 Brit Awards to perform “Anywhere Away From Here,” his collaboration with Pink. “Anywhere” is blasting to the U.K. Top 20 of the national singles chart this week and should be…

The amount of funding for the second and third tiers, along with any supplemental funding, will be based on what remains after the SBA awards grants to the first priority group.   “This emergency relief can’t come soon enough for those on the precipice of going under. We’ll be very grateful when the money is distributed as Congress…

Courtesy Warner Records By Jack Irvin As Bebe Rexha settles into a Zoom call from her Los Angeles home, I preface our interview by letting her know it’s “for Rexhars and Bad Bitches only,” referencing a 2017 viral clip in which the pop star yells at “perverts” telling her to “take [her] clothes off” in…

Mother’s Day 2021 New Year, Same Ol’ Love for their Ma … Celebs Roll Out the Tributes 5/9/2021 11:08 AM PT It’s Mother’s Day again — and if you thought Hollywood would skip a beat due to COVID, you’re wrong … because they laid it on thick for mama bear, just like years past. Scores…

Phylicia Rashad Accused of ‘Enabling’ Cosby The Internet Comes to her defense 5/9/2021 11:53 AM PT Phylicia Rashad was strangely thrust into a conversation about Bill Cosby and his so-called “enablers” — which the Internet was NOT putting up with … especially on Mother’s Day. Twitter was celebrating their favorite TV moms Sunday, and Phylicia…

“We know this news is saddening and is going to be as hard for all of you as it is for us,” they said, addressing the band’s future, “but we appreciate you sticking with us. While it will be different, we are so excited to continue into this new era of CNCO, and can’t wait…

The Brighton pair lead a Top 10 crammed with new releases. Merseyside act The Coral snag a sixth Top 10 LP and highest-chart position in 18 years with Coral Island (Run On), new at No. 2. Mick Fleetwood & Friends’ live tribute Celebrating The Music of Peter Green (BMG) debuts at No. 3, just ahead…

Clubhouse will continue to apply its invitation-only system — which allows existing community members to invite a handful of contacts — for Android users “as part of the effort to keep the growth measured,” according to a statement on the Android launch. The announcement comes a week after Clubhouse announced beta testing had begun for…

That 2015 win for international female solo artist is Swift’s only Brit Award to date, from six nominations. Swift has set many records on the U.K. charts, as she has in the U.S. and around the world. She is the only female artist in the 21st century to amass seven No. 1 studio albums on…

Spacex Doge-funded satellite going to the moon … ‘Hustle’ Backtracking??? 5/9/2021 1:30 PM PT Elon Musk cast doubt on Dogecoin during ‘SNL’ — but now, it seems his company is trying to take that back … by sending a satellite to the moon … funded exclusively by the cryptocurrency. A company called Geometric Energy Corporation…

mariah carey Guy Samples ‘Shake It Off’ Uhhh, Respond to My Lawyers Plz!!! 5/8/2021 10:40 AM PT Mariah Carey didn’t seem too amused by a small-time artist sampling her smash hit for his own remix — telling him to get ready for a legal battle … but it looks like she’s just joshin’. The singer…

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. Wisin Celebrates His Viral Tracks Less than a year after launching his record label, La Base, distributed by The Orchard via…

Chinese Rocket Hurtling Toward Earth, Uncontrolled … Heads Up, Everyone!!! 5/8/2021 11:59 AM PT A Chinese rocket — or at least part of one — is barreling toward the Earth right now in an uncontrolled reentry, where it’s expected to land … somewhere unknown, which is terrifying. Scientists and astrophysicists have warned the public at…

Julie E. “Tawny” Kitaen, the actress who appeared in several Whitesnake music videos and starred as Tom Hanks’ fiancée in Bachelor Party, was remembered by musicians, fellow actors and entertainment figures following her death on Friday morning (May 7). Kitaen appeared on several RATT albums and in their “Back for More” video before co-starring in…

The first of its kind livestream for the variety sketch series will be available in over 100 countries around the world. Saturday Night Live will livestream internationally for the first time ever on YouTube as Tesla CEO Elon Musk hosts. The stream will be available in over 100 countries around the world including Australia, Brazil,…

Grimes, whose boyfriend Elon Musk is hosting Saturday Night Live, will be making an appearance on Saturday night’s show as well. “Tune into SNL tonight to watch me try acting!” the singer wrote at the end of a lengthy caption for a teaser photo posted on Instagram Saturday afternoon (May 8). Before sharing the news…

UT Linebacker Jake Ehlinger Sam Ehlinger’s Brother Found Dead Near Campus 5/7/2021 7:24 AM PT 7:21 AM PT — 4/7 — Texas released a touching video tribute to Jake … showing some of the linebacker’s happiest moments in a Longhorns uniform — from running out of the tunnel holding the American flag to smiling alongside…

George Floyd’s Death 4 Ex-Cops Charged … Feds Say They Violated His Civil Rights 5/7/2021 9:05 AM PT 9:03 AM PT — Ben Crump and his legal team also praised the federal indictment, saying it “reinforces the strength and wisdom of the United States Constitution.” The civil rights attorneys claim the constitutional violations Floyd suffered…

Amanda Charchian By Gabriel Aikins When an artist takes a long break between albums, listeners tend to preserve them in amber at the moment of their last release. If that project came during the listeners’ formative teenage years, the effect is amplified. But no one stays the same over time; both artists and fans learn…

Towers does not stay behind, singing “you came late to the station and the train left / if you say you forgot about me, I swear that me too / everything stayed behind.” Produced by Colombian hitmaker Ovy on the Drums, “El Tren” fuses reggaeton beats, R&B undertones, and even Andean rock melodies à la…

But it was his family’s struggles that made him strive for success. “My parents went through a situation where … everything they worked hard for got taken away. My parents had to start over. For me to see at that early age taught me to become who I am today, and that’s why I’m so…