Month: May 2021

Bebe Rexha, Better Myself It’s been a long three years since Bebe Rexha treated fans to her 2018 album Expectations. Now, she’s officially back with Better Myself, a genre-switching, pop-coded self-portrait, where the singer-songwriter holds a mirror up to herself to examine its flaws. Whether she’s angrily singing about her own self-sabotage (“Break My Heart Myself”), softly examining depression…

Producers also announced a handful of newly booked acts for the festival that will take place from Oct. 7 to 10 at Discovery Park. Dropkick Murphys, In This Moment, Anti-Flag, August Burns Red, Black Map, Blame My Youth, All Good Things, Tempt, and OXYMORRONS will all join the lineup. They will be in addition to previously…

Chance the Rapper announced on Friday (May 7) that he will release his concert film Magnificent Coloring World with AMC Theatres this summer. Magnificent Coloring World marks the fifth anniversary of the Chicago rapper’s iconic third mixtape Coloring Book, which he supported with the 2016 Magnificent Coloring World Tour and one-day hometown music festival Magnificent Coloring Day Festival, which set an attendance record for…

MTV In just a little over a week, on Sunday, May 17, the MTV Movie & TV Awards will celebrate the best in television and film, from breakthrough performances to the slickest on-screen smooches. But the ceremony wouldn’t be complete without a sizzling score, which is why the multi-hyphenate rapper, actor, and media personality DJ…

Olivia Bee/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…

Amazon Delivery Guy This Job’s a Pain in the A**!!! Accidentally Sits on Cactus 5/7/2021 8:29 AM PT Jukin Media This poor Amazon delivery guy deserves hazard pay — and an ice pack for his ass — after going to battle with a cactus while dropping off a package. Ring video shows the San Bernardino…

Brandon revealed at the first-ever Siesta Key reunion that he was a father (and Camilla, his girlfriend at the time, was not the mother). He did not divulge too many details about his child or the mother of the baby, but he did admit that he was “going through a lot.” When the hit series…

Leroy announced at the beginning of The Challenge: Double Agents that this would be his final time competing on the hit MTV series. The veteran — who made his debut on the show back on Rivals in 2010 — came up short (once again) when he nabbed the bronze medal with his Real World: Las…

Paddled 6-Year-Old She & Siblings Interrogated Over Neglect Tip About Their Mom 5/6/2021 12:40 AM PT The mother of the Florida 6-year-old paddled by her principal had the tables turned on her — as investigators grilled her kids about alleged neglect at home. The family’s attorney, Brent Probinsky, tells this publication … the little girl and…

It was three days before Christmas when the actress Jessica Barden received an Instagram DM from Kelly Oxford, the New York Times best-selling author of When You Find Out the World Is Against You. This wasn’t out of the ordinary — the two had struck up a friendship online about five years ago after Barden…

MTV / Provided Just last month, Sacha Baron Cohen was recognized with a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2021 Oscars for his work as Abbie Hoffman in Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7. As that film landed major awards props, Baron Cohen’s other key 2020 cinematic moment — the resurrection of his…

Quavo & Saweetie No Charges in Elevator Fight … For Either of Them 5/6/2021 12:50 AM PT If Quavo and Saweetie weren’t broken up, they might be celebrating together — neither of them will face criminal charges for their elevator altercation … this publication has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … the case was referred…

Who let the dogs out? Megan Thee Stallion, and she’s teaming up with Snapchat for a new pet series called Off Thee Leash. And the “Savage” hitmaker plans to bring her own pets with her, including her pit bull 5ive, her most well-known French bulldog 4oe, another Frenchie named Dos, and a Cane Corso named X, whom she added…

Its ascent to No. 1 snaps the 34-week reign of 24kGoldn’s “Mood,” featuring Iann Dior, that had persisted for the entirety of 2021 and dated to its first week at the summit in late August. (Briefly interrupting its command, Billie Eilish’s “Therefore I Am” led for a week in November and Taylor Swift’s “Willow” ruled…

The result is an unflinching self-assessment that hopscotches across pop, hip-hop, alternative rock and dance music, and pulls in a few of Rexha’s famous friends, from Lil Uzi Vert on “Die for a Man” to Travis Barker on “Break My Heart Myself” to Doja Cat on lead single “Baby, I’m Jealous.” A version of Better…

Authorities say the suspects used text messages, social media messages and emails to share account information taken from dark websites for trips on private jets, exotic car rentals, yacht charters, luxury vacation rentals, and even designer puppies. During the investigation in November 2018, G Herbo told a federal agent that he never worked with or…

All that encouragement helped create this moment, and tonight at Madison Square Garden she’s proudly wearing a “I’m Ilan Bluestone’s mum” T-shirt that drew much attention from fans as she queued up outside the iconic venue. My bond with my mother is a special connection. From her home near London, she keeps a keen interest…

Bill Gates Family Furious at Him … During Secret Trip Ahead of Divorce 5/6/2021 1:00 AM PT The Bill and Melinda divorce has been a done deal for months, this publication has learned, and they had a plan to announce it back in March … a plan that included renting a remote, private island where the…

Silento Asks for $25k Bond in GA Murder Case Promise I Won’t Run!!! 5/5/2021 12:40 AM PT Silento insists he has a constitutional right to a reasonable bond in his felony murder case … insisting he’s not a flight risk. The “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” rapper filed legal docs in DeKalb County, GA requesting the…

MTV You already know that this year’s MTV Movie & TV Awards will be a bigger event than it’s ever been. How big, exactly? Big enough to stretch out over two nights in Los Angeles, including the main show on Sunday, May 16 and the first-ever MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted on Monday, May…

The Challenge once pitted Real World against Road Rules. So when it comes to All Stars, which show will produce the contest’s newest winner? After Arissa’s fiery (and fiercely profane) exit from the show at the most recent Arena, players learned they’d have to survive a dreaded mini-final to advance to the game’s next round.…

“I’m excited to get back out,” says Maverick Nashville president Clarence Spalding (Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean), who noted the experience still felt a bit odd. “It was nice to go sit in a restaurant and see people and not feel concerned for your health. But I think it’s going to take everybody just a…

The event will feature appearances by Diane Warren, Herb Alpert and Willie Nelson, among others. Legendary songwriter Paul Williams will receive the warrior award and singer/songwriter/activist Milck will receive the new warrior award at the inaugural SONA Warrior Awards, which will be held on May 23. The awards are sponsored by Songwriters of North America…

Blair House Getting $1.8 Mil Overhaul … After VP Harris Moves Out!!! 5/5/2021 12:50 AM PT It seems Vice President Kamala Harris was waiting to move into one famous D.C. home while living in another that also needed major renovations … almost $2 million worth!!! According to federal docs obtained by this publication … the Blair…

Co-written by singer-songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. and produced by Ariel Rechtshaid (Haim, Vampire Weekend), the second 25 single is piano-laden reminiscence that gets you all up in your feelings. By the time that bridge kicks in, the misty melancholy will have you longing for “someone I used to know.” 10. “Right As Rain”  Adele has…

Pete said he profusely thanked the rapper and told Em that he was the coolest. The comedian then “hung up as quick as possible” before he said anything dumb. Davidson, rocking a 1970s crime villain mustache, jeans and a baggy white sweater covered in bright flowers, also described to Meyers in very NSFW terms how…

“Hello”! In honor of her special day, let’s update Adele’s career U.S. album sales, most streamed songs and most heard hits on radio, according to MRC Data (with all data current through April 29). Album Sales 12.1 million, 21 9.6 million, 25 3.1 million, 19 81,000, iTunes Live From SoHo 72,000, iTunes Festival: London 2011…

Ashley and Bar’s Teen Mom 2 debut featured a milestone: Holly’s parents celebrating their fifth anniversary on a parents-only trip. But it wasn’t just a beachy getaway commemorating the length of their relationship — the young dad planned to propose (again) to his longtime love. “I stepped out and got a nice ring,” Bar told…

Britney Spears She Won’t Ask Judge to End Conservatorship But She’s Done with Dad 5/5/2021 1:00 AM PT Britney Spears is itching to talk to the judge in her conservatorship case next month, but not to end the conservatorship … it’s all about giving her dad his walking papers. Sources with direct knowledge tell this publication…

Bill & Melinda Gates Melinda Files for Divorce … No Prenup 5/3/2021 2:48 PM PT 2:42 PM PT — this publication has just obtained the divorce documents. Melinda filed, citing that the marriage is irretrievably broken. The doc asks the judge to rule the marriage ended “as of the date in the separation contract.” That contract…

The special moment happened during the very special occasion that was Global Citizen’s “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World” at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. “We ain’t out the woods yet. But let me tell you, I’m a firm believer and idea that music should be shared with people,” Grohl told the audience.…

Need proof? Diddy shared a snap of his Florida driver license which carries his full, official name (and height, to remove all mystery). “Look what I just got in the mail today… It’s official!!!” he writes. “Welcome to the love era.” The three-times Grammy Award winner and Revolt TV network founder was born Sean John…

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis GRANTED 3-YEAR RESTRAINING ORDER Against Alleged Stalker 5/3/2021 6:29 PM PT Olivia Wilde can breathe a sigh of relief … a judge just granted a permanent restraining order against the man she claims keeps showing up at her home, believing he was her lover. According to new legal docs obtained…

Billie’s new BFF Bieber dialed in with a very, very serious question: “would you rather have fresh socks, or fresh sheets?” That was a tough one, because she really doesn’t want to sleep in dirty sheets, but also doesn’t want to put on dirty socks. Both, honestly. Dominick Fike wanted to know when the last…

On a typical year, 130,000 music fans descend on the site, about 20 miles west of the capital, Copenhagen. This, however, is the second successive year Roskilde has had to cancel due to COVID-19. The latest development is “very serious for the festival,” for the Roskilde Festival Charity, the organization behind the fest, “and for our…

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Aldean. “Blame It On You” appeared on his most recent album, 2019’s 9, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. With his appearance on Kimmel, the country icon warms up for a pair of socially distanced shows later this month as part of the…

Vanessa Bryant Launches Mambacita Line … Hollywood Rocks the Hell Out of it 5/2/2021 2:43 PM PT Vanessa Bryant celebrated what would have been Gigi’s 15th birthday by announcing a new clothing line in her name — and Hollywood was quick to jump on board in support. A score of stars posted selfies and photos…

MTV Few people have had as good a year as Olivia Rodrigo. The singer-songwriter and star of High School Music: The Musical: The Series created 2021’s first big hit in “Drivers License,” a No. 1 coming-of-age heartbreak tune that explores the backstreets before revving up to a shout-along coda — the kind of built-in drama that understandably…

Suspected SD Smuggling People and Debris Wash Ashore … After Boat Capsizes, Kills 3 5/2/2021 4:28 PM PT 4:28 PM PT — The body count has ticked up as authorities have gotten a grasp on things — there are now 3 people confirmed dead, and upwards of 27 people hospitalized with injuries. Here’s another thing…

The unprecedented twist adds an interesting footnote to Idol history. Every year, Billboard asks the top finalists to name their favorite Idols from previous seasons. This year, Gunn appears as a favorite alum and at the same time is a current contestant. Billboard asked Gunn if he knew that he was named as a past…

Eilish talked about abuse and implied that she’d been a victim. “I don’t know one girl or woman who hasn’t had a weird experience, or a really bad experience,” she said. Here are five things Eilish shed light on in British Vogue. How She Spent Her Unplanned Year at Home Eilish and her brother, Finneas,…

Eilish’s latest single is the third lifted from her upcoming sophomore album, Happier Than Ever, due out July 30 via Darkroom and Interscope Records. Previously released singles “Therefore I Am” and “My Future,” which respectively peaked at No. 2 and No. 7 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart. Both tracks cracked the Top 10 on the Billboard…

Surrounded By Time is Jones’ fourth leader in the U.K. and his first since 1999’s Reload. He also becomes the first Welsh soloist to top the national chart in nearly a decade, since Marina and The Diamonds’ Electra Heart, in 2012. In a slow week for new releases, the next highest debut is an album…

“legolas’s gf flyin in hot with a pouch full of pixie dust to throw on anyone who doesn’t believe we have the best top 10 in @americanidol history #disneynight ok,” she tweeted alongside a video of her ear transformation. While Idol aired, Luke Bryan shared a clip on Twitter of Perry in full pixie dust…

Michael Flynn I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag … Uh, How’s the Rest Go??? 5/2/2021 5:06 PM PT Michael Flynn either forgot the words to the Pledge of Allegiance, or he’s a master at working for the crowd with MC call-backs … and a lot of people think it’s the former. President Trump’s former National…

Deena Cortese is a boy mom — times two! The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star and husband Chris Buckner just welcomed their second son, Cameron Theo. The longtime couple is already parents to two-year-old Christopher John (aka CJ). “The Buckners are now officially a party of 4,” Deena captioned the album above. “Cameron Theo Buckner…

Jack Harlow Caught in Middle of Fatal Shooting … Club Outing Turns Deadly 5/1/2021 2:47 PM PT this publication.com Jack Harlow was feet away from what turned out to be a fatal shooting in Kentucky this weekend — and this publication’s got video of the moment shots were fired … and Jack scrambling. The rapper — who…

3:28 PM PT — Cher just paid tribute to her famous ‘Moonstruck’ co-star and onscreen mother in light of her passing … and even offered some insight into the last time she spoke to her. Olympia Dukakis Was an Amazing,Academy Award Winning Actress.Olympia Played My Mom In Moonstruck,& Even Though Her Part wasThat Of a…

Away from the big screen, Dukakis taught drama at NYU for more than 15 years and was a founding member of two regional theaters: The Charles Playhouse in Boston and the Whole Theater in Montclair, New Jersey. Her husband of 55 years, stage and character actor Louis Zorich (Paul Reiser’s father on Mad About You),…

The lawsuit alleges that in 2009, Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, flew Bianco to Los Angeles to shoot a video for the song “I Want to Kill You Like They Do in the Movies.” The suit says that Bianco was expected to stay at Manson’s home instead of the hotel where she had…

Elon Musk Week Before Showtime … Anyone Got Ideas for ‘Snl’ skits??? 5/1/2021 4:00 PM PT Well this is kinda awkward — it’s just 7 days until curtain call for Elon Musk and the ‘SNL’ team, and he’s out here openly brainstorming skits on Twitter, which screams … unprepared. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter…

President Biden’s Dog Major Prrretty Sure He’ll Be Cool w/ New Cat Thanks to Special Training 4/30/2021 8:36 AM PT NBC President Biden’s dog, Major, will soon have a new four-legged pal around the White House … ’cause the Bidens are getting a cat and they made sure Major can handle it. Biden and the…

Luke Schwartz The popcorn is on the stove, the sweatpants are on your legs: Congratulations, you’re just about ready for the MTV Movie & TV Awards! Now, you just need a guide to hold your hand as we toast all of TV’s most side-splitting, drama-filled moments. Look no further than Nikki Glaser, who will host…

Kelia Anne MacCluskey / 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…

SEVENTEEN’s “Hitorijanai” soars to No. 1 on the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Apr. 19 to 25, selling 372,913 CDs in its first week. The K-pop boy band’s third Japanese single had charted at No. 44 on the Hot 100 last week before the CD dropped on the 21st, powered by Twitter mentions, downloads,…

Rochelle Jordan’s latest single, “Already,” is about the moment when one decides to leave a toxic relationship. It’s a moment, however difficult, that she navigates with grace and finesse. A highlight from her new album Play With the Changes (out now on Tokimonsta’s Young Art label), “Already” features Jordan’s vocals gliding over smooth deep house production…

Josh Duggar Hit with Child Pornography Charges 4/30/2021 9:54 AM PT Josh Duggar’s just been hit with charges of receiving and possessing child pornography following his arrest by federal agents in Arkansas. According to the legal docs, the “19 Kids and Counting” star knowingly received child porn in mid-May 2019. He’s accused of knowingly possessing…

The notion of a Latin committee was born precisely from the desire to showcase material that was exquisite but perhaps not commercial, and to avoid a default win for big crossover names. But as Latin music has become increasingly mainstream in the United States — and let’s remember that the Grammys honor U.S. releases –…

Stone will receive the soul music icon award; Ginuwine, the urban music icon award; Sapp, the gospel music icon award; and Lewis, the legends award. The National Museum of African American Music in Nashville will be honored with the Legacy Award. The museum, established in 2019, showcases the musical genres inspired, created or influenced by…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Sony’s 360 Reality Audio technology made a splash when it launched in 2019, with artists like Mark Ronson and Pharrell all “re-releasing” songs in the new immersive audio format. Sony also worked with music labels…

Jonathan Kise Girl in Red has seen your sapphic TikToks using her name to pick up girls, and frankly, she thinks it’s “iconic.” Zooming with MTV News from her bedroom in Oslo, Norway, the artist born Marie Ulven grins ear-to-ear when I mention her unexpected internet virality. After a tongue-in-cheek song written by a fan…