Month: July 2021

Morgan Wallen ‘GMA’ Talk Over N-Word Rings Hollow Nashville NAACP Prez Says 7/24/2021 12:50 AM PT Morgan Wallen explaining on ‘GMA’ his rationale behind using the n-word is gibberish … so says the NAACP Nashville chapter president. Sheryl Guinn tells this publication … she believes Morgan’s sit-down with Michael Strahan is the result of Morgan being…

In this week’s Billboard digital cover story, Jack Antonoff, who co-wrote and co-produced “The Lakes” with Swift, first revealed that “The Lakes” originally existed in a “big orchestral version,” before Swift decided to strip the song down. In the days following the publishing of the interview, Swift fans on social media asked to hear the…

Rolling Loud Miami is back, and you can see all the action live from the comfort of your home. The three-day festival returns to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium with mega performances by Post Malone, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, and Lil Uzi Vert. After previewing his yet-released 10th studio album…

“This has been a dream of mine for a really long time and finally it’s become a reality,” DJ Nelson tells Billboard. “The purpose of this project is to elevate the urban culture and help advance the career of producers and deejays of the new generation.” For more info, check out the new venture’s website…

“Happy one year to the album that is everything and quite literally saved so many of us during the chaos an uncertainty of last year,” one fan tweeted. “Love you and your team of folklorians so incredibly much.” Another Swiftie wrote, “folklore feels like a warm blanket on a cold day, or a warm hug…

“I’ve been out here all week,” he exclaimed before his preview. “We been shooting videos for y’all all week. Y’all wanna hear some new sh–?” Though he was caught in the studio with Meek Mill and DaBaby over the last few months, the pair of hard-hitting tracks he performed found Bobby riding solo without any…

Derek Chauvin First Look Since Prison Sentence 7/24/2021 1:00 AM PT Here’s the first look at Derek Chauvin behind bars since he was sentenced for murdering George Floyd, and he looks … well, sleepy with a measure of defiance. this publication’s obtained Chauvin’s first mug shot in prison … a place he’ll call home as he…

Lil Nas X doesn’t fail to bring his genius creativity in his iconic new single and music video “Industry Baby,” featuring Jack Harlow and brief cameos from Jason Momoa and Colton Haynes, which is out today (July 23). The music video is set following the events of the prelude trailer that detailed a fictitious court…

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…

Kim Kardashian Attends Kanye’s ‘Donda’ Album Event … Family Support Stays Strong 7/22/2021 6:09 PM PT Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are going through a divorce, but they’re still celebrating each other’s milestones as a family … including the release of his 10th studio album. Kim and all 4 of their kids — North, Saint,…

By Neima Abdulahi Kanye West’s decision to host the Donda album listening party in Atlanta, which he did in front of thousands at the city’s massive Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, July 22, was spiritually symbolic in many ways. As the artist unveiled his first album since 2019’s pair of gospel LPs, the untold story became clear:…

Camila Cabello dropped her new single and music video “Don’t Go Yet” on Friday (July 23) with an announcement of a new album. The video begins with Cabello driving a vintage convertible. The footage changes into a stop-motion scene of the car continuing along a dirt road accompanied by green hills and palm trees to…

Keyshia Cole Breaks Silence on Mom’s Death … ‘Can’t Really Even Find The Words’ 7/22/2021 6:47 PM PT Keyshia Cole is speaking out for the first time since her mother’s tragic death … sharing what she loved about her mom and what she will miss the most now that she’s gone. Cole posted a series…

Drizzy and his fellow Torontonian have connections that extend well beyond their hometown. Drake has previously cited Smiley as an “inspiration” and, a day after finding out he was one of the most-nominated artists for the 2019 Grammys, the rapper uploaded a video of himself shirtless in the pool, sipping a drink and cooling down to the intro track off Smiley’s A Tape to…

The industry veteran will serve as a personal Advisor to UREEQA and continue being an active advocate for musicians and creators. “I love that UREEQA is getting out ahead to figure out how this technology can benefit Creators,” he said in a statement. “We’ve been caught off guard before as an industry when technology has…

The clip opens with Sheeran strumming an acoustic guitar while seated on a couch inside a dark-paneled library as Fred mans a keyboard and laptop while Snow Patrol leader McDaid looks on from the shadows stroking his beard. As the beat kicks in, Fred and Sheeran begin getting into it, pumping their fists as Ed…

Welcome To The Madhouse features the previously released songs “Fly Away” and “Cloudy Day,” which this week lifts to a new peak, up 44-31. “Dance Monkey” appeared on Tones’ debut 2019 EP, The Kids Are Coming, which peaked at No. 3 on the national survey. “Wow wow wow! Thank you so much Australia for your…

Kanye West HOV & Ye Reunite!!! … For Song on ‘DONDA’ 7/22/2021 8:08 PM PT The seemingly impossible just happened at the end of Kanye’s album release event in Atlanta … Jay-Z hopped on a track, when many believed the two were still enemies. Kanye played “DONDA” for tens-of-thousands of fans at Mercedes Benz Stadium…

Warner Bros/YouTube ​​A new trailer for part one of Dune, the epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel of the same name, has dropped, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. With its stunning desert visuals, the trailer introduces Chani (Zendaya), a member of the indigenous Fremen people in the desert planet Arrakis (Dune), narrating the…

This is the “biggest version ever” of MTV Cribs. In the first look at the new era of the iconic franchise, premiering on August 11, celebrities are inviting viewers to take an exclusive tour of their homes. It’s time to “come on in!” — nearly 20 years after the pop culture phenomenon debuted. “Cribs, what…

Philly Cop Alleged Video Deletion … Leads to arrest on several charges 7/21/2021 3:18 PM PT The Philadelphia police officer who allegedly deleted witness video during an arrest just got hauled in by his own boys in blue over the incident … now he’s facing criminal charges and is soon to be out of a…

Leah’s Teen Mom 2 season began with the mother of three telling her twins about the importance of embracing the “fun stuff” that comes with becoming a young woman (i.e. menstrual cycles and breast self-exams). And during the season finale, the mother of three had some “good news” to share regarding her own health. “I…

Kelsey and her boyfriend Max are going strong, and the two just marked a big relationship step during tonight’s Siesta Key episode. After an entire year of long-distance love, Max made the move to the Key and became Florida official. While this wasn’t Kelsey’s first out-of-state dating rodeo (y’all may recall Jacob from Arizona circa…

4:06 PM PT — The MLS just released a statement to this publication Sports … saying, “Ms. Travieso’s allegations have no merit as her job, along with her entire department and 20 percent of League Office positions, was eliminated in November of 2020 as a result of the dramatic impact of the pandemic on Major League…

Gordy, 91, founded Motown Records in 1959. Four of his biggest stars received the honor before he did. Take a look: Stevie Wonder:  Wonder was just 49 when he got the honor in 1999. That makes him one of the youngest Kennedy Center Honorees in history, along with LL Cool J (2017) and Midori (2021),…

Italian architect and film producer Robin Monotti Graziadei shared Clapton’s announcement on the Telegram messaging app. “Following the PM’s announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honour bound to make an announcement of my own: I wish to say that I will not perform on any stage where there is a discriminated audience present,” the…

The Gravanos, the O’Tooles and the Laroccas are three notorious mafia-tied families. And soon the three clans will be joined by two new households on Families of the Mafia. Before the Cutolos and the other new brood — the Nayfelds — make their MTV debut, become better acquainted with their backstories and a sneak peek…

Ashley was “happy to be done” with her associate’s degree; to celebrate the accomplishment, Holly’s mom hosted a graduation bash with her loved ones during tonight’s Teen Mom 2 season finale. But the party, to mark Ashley’s “monumental achievement,” did not end after cameras wrapped for the evening. “The MTV crew left the party at…

Earlier this year, Belly ended a three-year music drought with a string of new releases, “Money on the Table” featuring Benny The Butcher, “IYKYK” and “Zero Love.” Speaking to Billboard, Belly says he’s thrilled to have leaders like The Weeknd and Jay-Z in his corner, and he’s in a much happier place than the time of…

The pandemic crushed the best-laid plans for Splendour in the Grass last year, and, with more than half Australia’s population currently under lockdown, a late July 2021 show was a non-starter. So organizers hatched a bold plan. Splendour XR’s architecture was drawn up at the dawn of the health crisis. Since then, Splendour co-founder Jessica…

Exit Wounds marks The Wallflowers’ highest-charting album yet, and second top 10, on the 30-year-old Top Album Sales chart. The act’s previous high came with its debut set, 1996’s Bringing Down the Horse, which peaked at No. 4 in 1997. Exit Wounds also launches in the top 10 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart (No. 4)…

Lorde has sunk into very deep thoughts right now. On Tuesday (July 21), the New Zealand singer dropped “Stoned at the Nail Salon,” the second but very self-reflective single for her upcoming album Solar Power. Unlike her previous single’s bright disposition, “Stoned at the Nail Salon” has a more mellow atmosphere, musing about the concept of…

The Jonas Brothers performed different covers under various comedic voice impressions in Jimmy Fallon’s Sing It Like challenge on Monday (July 20). On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the host kicked off the hilarious game by doing a cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know,” but singing it “like you just got…

Actress Michaela Coel Rumored ‘BP2’ Casting … Spurs Theory Letitia is Out 7/21/2021 6:10 PM PT Michaela Coel is rumored to be in the new “Black Panther” sequel — now being filmed after Chadwick Boseman’s death — and it’s got fans wondering … curtains for Letitia Wright??? Word of the casting just came down Wednesday…

Jeff Bezos Space Mission Accomplished!!! 7/20/2021 10:59 AM PT Blue Origin 6:33 AM PT — Success!!! Jeff and company made their way into space — reaching an altitude of 66.5 miles — and made their way back to Earth … floating to a pretty soft landing just moments ago. Blue Origin Everything went according to…

Gwen Stefani Kids Were Signed Witnesses for ‘I Do’ to Blake … 7/20/2021 11:15 AM PT Gwen Stefani had some trusty witnesses sign off on her marriage to Blake Shelton … her own kids were the ones to make the ceremony official and sign off on the couple’s certificate. Gwen and Blake’s marriage certificate, obtained…

Rodrigo is also likely to be nominated for album of the year for her debut, Sour. The album is currently in its fourth nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. That’s one of the three longest stays in the top spot of any album released in this eligibility period (Sept. 1, 2020 to…

Luckily, Peacock will be airing daily live shows, Olympic channels, full event replays and highlights for those watching at home in any time zone. See below for all the details on the 2021 Summer Olympics. When are the 2021 Tokyo Olympics?The 2021 Tokyo Olympics will take place from Friday, July 23 to Sunday, August 8, in…

Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Wynn Las Vegas Justin Bieber made history on Tuesday (July 20) as the youngest solo artist to ever hit 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the age of 27. The track that cinched the milestone was “Stay,” the synthy song on which he guested as a feature with…

Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images By the end of 2021, it may be time to say goodbye to Brockhampton. On Monday (July 19), band leader Kevin Abstract announced his experimental music collective will have a new seventh and potentially final album “before the end of the year.” Back in March, Abstract tweeted there…

The announcement was made on the same day that England lifted its last remaining COVID-19 restrictions, bringing an end to capacity limits and social distancing measures inside music and entertainment venues. That prompted scores of nightclubs across the country to open just after midnight local time Monday to welcome back their first customers in almost…

Polo G and DaBaby have been added to the 2021 Hot 97 Summer Jam lineup, joining Meek Mill, Migos, Saweetie, MoneyBagg Yo, A Boogie, Bobby Shmurda and more performers. Plus, Swizz Beatz is set to deliver a tribute to his late friend DMX, who died April 9 at age 50. The tribute comes after Swizz hit the stage at…

Lovato is set to star in and executive produce an upcoming NBC comedy series about eating disorders titled Hungry, which got a pilot order this year, although the post did not specify that the racy scene was shot for the series. But the post did underline Lovato’s “random burst of body confidence” by celebrating the star showing…

Harvey Weinstein Lands in Los Angeles … To Face More Charges 7/20/2021 12:02 PM PT BACKGRID 12:01 PM PT — The eagle has landed … Harvey Weinstein just touched down in L.A. not long ago, and it looks like he’s browning out before his big day in court. The dude was in an all-mocha outfit,…

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are hitting the Big Apple for one last time with a duo performance. The pop icon and jazz legend announced today (July 19) that they will perform two shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall in celebration of Bennett’s 95th birthday, their 10-year friendship, and Bennett’s farewell to fellow…

Keyshia Cole’s Mom Frankie Dead at 61 Overdosed on Birthday, Family Says 7/19/2021 7:41 AM PT Keyshia Cole’s biological mother, Frankie Lons, has died, passing away on her birthday after a several-decades-long struggle with addiction … this publication has learned. The R&B singer’s brother, Sam, tells us … Frankie overdosed at her Oakland home Sunday ……

Amy Sussman/FilmMagic Over the last few days, Lil Nas X has made several joke tweets and TikToks about him going to jail for his controversial Nike Satan shoes, but on Monday (July 19), he revealed that he’s definitely heading to court for it — in a new music video, anyway — as shown in the…

Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Halsey is now a mom! The “Without Me” singer reportedly gave birth to her first child, Ender Ridley Aydin, on July 14. Today, she posted heartwarming black-and-white photos of her holding Ender in her arms as her screenwriter boyfriend Alev Aydin looks on, along with a breastfeeding photo.…

One day after a reported Kanye West listening party in Las Vegas, Live Nation announced Monday (July 19) that the rapper will be heading to Atlanta this week to preview his highly anticipated upcoming album Donda. The event, billed as “Kanye West Presents A Donda Listening Event,” will take place at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Thursday at 8…

“Her shimmers are really fun and her spritz for your face before makeup is bomb and smells very good !!!!” Spears continued, referring to the glimmering liquid highlight and the setting spray. “Selena …. Thank you for surprising me with this gift … I’ve been looking for shimmers !!!!!!” See Spears’ post here. Gomez was thrilled to…

Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Composer Quits … He Bragged About Making Disabled Boy Eat Feces 7/19/2021 7:56 AM PT Just when you thought things couldn’t get much worse for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Keigo Oyamada — one of the composers for the opening ceremony — has pulled out … following claims he bullied a…

Yves Tumor, “Crushed Velvet” Following the wildly compelling 2020 album Heaven to a Tortured Mind, Yves Tumor has given fans (who are still trying to catch their breath from that psych-funk fantasia) another generous helping with a new EP, The Asymptotical Mind. “Crushed Velvet” is the straightforward standout, an example of the boundary-pushing artist committing…

“You know, I don’t like to judge, but I actually think that that’s super offensive,” the Vanderpump Rules star said in the podcast. “There are people out there who have worked their ass off to never take themselves out of reality and to never place themselves in an altered state. When they have a cold, they don’t…

Below, Hayes tells Billboard about how the idea for the song came together, why his faith has helped prepare him for this level of success, Oreo shakes returning to Applebee’s and more. You’re 41 and having the biggest hit of your career. Would you have been prepared for this success earlier? It’s great timing for sure, as…

Daymond John To Kris Moutinho Offers Fighter Financial Advice … After $75K Bonus Check 7/18/2021 12:40 AM PT Daymond John is offering up financial advice to new UFC star Kris Moutinho … after the crazy tough fighter admitted to this publication Sports he has no clue what to do with his $75K bonus check. The Shark…

Popeyes Ramping Up for Nuggets Craze … Lessons Learned from Sandwich Madness 7/18/2021 12:50 AM PT Popeyes is gearing up for the release of its chicken nuggets in more ways than one … because it desperately wants to avoid the violence that came with its sandwich chaos. Who can forget the nationwide madness in fall…

“When I made ‘Whip My Hair,’ I didn’t really know it was an important thing because I was just expressing my joy. I was just expressing myself,” Willow said during the concert special. “Young Willow was just so fearless.” She continued: “The core of ‘Whip My Hair’ is the core idea of all of my…

“I wasn’t tucking it in, because I was running and existing like a normal person that doesn’t tuck it in all the time,” she continues with sass. “And I was like, ‘Damn.’ But then I reminded myself being at war with your body is so last season.” Cabello goes on to say she’s “grateful” for…

Jenn Harley Checks Into Rehab Following Latest Arrest 7/18/2021 1:00 AM PT Jenn Harley’s looking to turn her life around following her recent domestic violence arrest …  and it all starts with getting sober. Jenn’s rep, Gina Rodriguez, tells this publication, “Jenn Harley has decided to check into a Las Vegas rehab facility to seek treatment…

“This tragic incident is being investigated as a suspected carbon monoxide exposure from a generator located very near the travel trailer,” the sheriff’s office said on Twitter. Separately, state police reported the death of a 30-year-old woman, Melissa Havens of Croswell. The cause and manner was unknown, state police said, although investigators were looking for…

“I always talk like a robot when I’m about to release a song I love so damn much,” she joked. Cabello — who also made headlines this weekend when she took to social media to share a personal message about body positivity — first revealed the song title earlier in the week, along with art.…

She said, “I’d much rather share videos YES from my living room instead of onstage in Vegas where some people were so far gone they couldn’t even shake my hand and I ended up getting a contact high from weed all the time … which I didn’t mind but it would have been nice to…

Damon Dash JAY-Z Won’t Let Me Sell ROC-A-FELLA Stake!!! Judge Sides with Jay 7/16/2021 2:34 PM PT Damon Dash just took another L in court at the hands of Roc-A-Fella and Jay-Z … but their legal war’s far from over, and they could be duking it out again soon. A federal judge just shot down…

Grimes Elon’s GF Will Be an ‘Alter Ego’ Judge … First Avatar Singing Competition Series!!! 7/16/2021 4:21 PM PT Musical heavy-hitters Alanis Morissette and will.i.am are teaming with Grimes and FOX to reinvent the singing competition show … as they all serve as judges on “Alter Ego.” Elon Musk’s GF is making a rare TV…

Biz Markie, the rapper behind the iconic 1989 single “Just a Friend” who later found success as a DJ and producer, has died at age 57. His manager, Jenni Izumi, confirmed Markie’s death to multiple outlets. “Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans…

“I cooked for him and the band because nobody had any pounds, you know? We were in London,” she said. “So I would invite them up to my loft every night and give them tupperware to take home because nobody had food. I said to them at the time, ‘Bring my tupperware to the next…

It didn’t take long for Normani to transport her fellow music stars to the “Wild Side,” thanks to the eye-popping video for her new Cardi B collaboration. The “Wild Side” song and video came out at midnight on Friday (July 16) and immediately transfixed celebs from Megan Thee Stallion to Halle Berry with its fierce…

After Biz Markie’s death was announced Friday (July 16), reactions from his hip-hop peers — including Questlove, Q-Tip and Wyclef — started to pour in, in remembrance of the jovial “Just a Friend” rapper. “Biz built me,” Roots mastermind Questlove started his touching tribute on Instagram, recalling how the veteran MC taught him where to dig…

Tencent Music sits in a web of relationships and ownership stakes with the world’s largest music companies. It has a joint venture with Universal Music Group and an agreement to form a joint record label with Warner Music Group. It also has licensing deals with UMG, WMG, Sony Music and independent label rights group Merlin. What’s more, Tencent Holdings, which owns a majority…

In 1988, Markie released his debut album, Goin’ Off, which peaked at No. 90 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and included his first Billboard hit, with “Make the Music With Your Mouth” peaking at No. 84 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1987. But Markie’s big breakthrough to the mainstream came with his…

Rapper Biz Markie — most famous for his iconic hit “Just a Friend” — has died after a series of complications from diabetes that he’s been fighting for more than a year … this publication has confirmed. A family source tells us Biz passed away in a Baltimore hospital at 6:25 PM Friday night. We’re told…

YouTube Normani and Cardi B really did that on “Wild Side.” After drumming up excitement in the week leading up to Normani’s collaborative comeback, her new single dropped Friday (July 16) with a cinematic music video with stunning visuals and sizzling choreography. The video introduces Normani in a black bodysuit, posing seductively in a red room.…

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…

Getty Images Get ready to take a wild trip down memory lane, Twilight fans, because the entire saga is now available to binge on Netflix. Based on the books by Stephenie Meyer, the first novel Twilight, published in 2005, introduced the everyday teenage girl Bella Swan falling in love with the sparkly vampire Edward Cullen. Meyer…

‘RHONY’ Eboni K. Williams Racial Storylines Aren’t To Blame For Our Poor Ratings!!! 7/15/2021 3:49 PM PT 3:46 PM PT — Eboni just appeared to send a message to some of her fellow housewives, saying … “These deranged bigots are just mad AF that their days of dominance are coming to an end.” Waiting for…