Exclusive: Freddy Rodriguez (Six Feet Under) and Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr (WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair) are set to lead the Averted Vision Pictures indie horror/thriller You Lose You Die, written by Carlos “Spiff TV” Suarez who will also make his feature directorial debut. Preproduction is currently underway.
You Lose You Die follows sociopathic tech expert, Mr. Fantastik (Rodriguez), who runs a popular show on the dark web with two other sociopathic tech experts, Ms. Perfect (Fliehr) and Mr. Creep (Anthony Alvarez). On the show, thousands of viewers vote on games and challenges for prisoners to participate in. If the prisoners lose, viewers vote on the weapons the sociopaths use to kill them.
In addition to Rodriguez, Fliehr and Alvarez, the cast includes Josh Bredl as Mr. Large; Sophia Zimba as Kara; Ashley Hernandez as Julie; Alejandro Duran as Alfonso; Noah Crider as Chase; Marcella Acuña as Christie; Mercy Grant as...
You Lose You Die follows sociopathic tech expert, Mr. Fantastik (Rodriguez), who runs a popular show on the dark web with two other sociopathic tech experts, Ms. Perfect (Fliehr) and Mr. Creep (Anthony Alvarez). On the show, thousands of viewers vote on games and challenges for prisoners to participate in. If the prisoners lose, viewers vote on the weapons the sociopaths use to kill them.
In addition to Rodriguez, Fliehr and Alvarez, the cast includes Josh Bredl as Mr. Large; Sophia Zimba as Kara; Ashley Hernandez as Julie; Alejandro Duran as Alfonso; Noah Crider as Chase; Marcella Acuña as Christie; Mercy Grant as...
- 5/14/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift Rejected This Staggering Amount She Was Offered To Perform In The UAE. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest names in the music industry and has recently made her place in the billionaire’s list. Swift has earned a mindblowing fortune with her hard work, but she is also selective about her work. For example, she allegedly turned down a lucrative offer to perform in the United Arab Emirates, aka UAE.
Swift has earned a lot and contributed to her abundance from her concert movie, The Eras Tour. Taylor has been thriving both professionally and personally. She won the major Grammy Awards last year and this year, too. In her career, Taylor has won 14 Grammys out of 52 nominations. Now there are rumors that Swift might make her acting debut with MCU’s Deadpool & Wolverine.
On a personal front, she and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce,...
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest names in the music industry and has recently made her place in the billionaire’s list. Swift has earned a mindblowing fortune with her hard work, but she is also selective about her work. For example, she allegedly turned down a lucrative offer to perform in the United Arab Emirates, aka UAE.
Swift has earned a lot and contributed to her abundance from her concert movie, The Eras Tour. Taylor has been thriving both professionally and personally. She won the major Grammy Awards last year and this year, too. In her career, Taylor has won 14 Grammys out of 52 nominations. Now there are rumors that Swift might make her acting debut with MCU’s Deadpool & Wolverine.
On a personal front, she and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Supermodel-slash-actress Kate Upton is set to host “Dress My Tour,” a new reality competition series that has been ordered by Hulu. The ten-episode unscripted series will follow 11 fashion designers as they compete to create designs and style for music stars. The winner receives $100,000.
Emmy-winning costume designer Marina Toybina will serve as judges on “Dress My Tour,” while guest judges on Season 1 include JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, Toni Braxton, Ty Dolla $ign, Coi Leray, Jt (The City Girls), French Montana and Jessie James Decker.
Reads the show’s logline: “’Dress My Tour’ takes fans behind the curtain of the unpredictable fashion and music industries. The series follows 11 aspiring fashion designers on the raw, emotional journey of creating stunning fashion pieces worthy of the music world’s biggest names like JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, Toni Braxton, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. As these designers compete to make their mark in the fashion...
Emmy-winning costume designer Marina Toybina will serve as judges on “Dress My Tour,” while guest judges on Season 1 include JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, Toni Braxton, Ty Dolla $ign, Coi Leray, Jt (The City Girls), French Montana and Jessie James Decker.
Reads the show’s logline: “’Dress My Tour’ takes fans behind the curtain of the unpredictable fashion and music industries. The series follows 11 aspiring fashion designers on the raw, emotional journey of creating stunning fashion pieces worthy of the music world’s biggest names like JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, Toni Braxton, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. As these designers compete to make their mark in the fashion...
- 4/4/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
On Tuesday, March 5, Foo Fighters will take a rare detour from stadium, arena and amphitheater stages to perform at a private, one-night-only concert in Washington, D.C. hosted by Power to the Patients, a non-profit fighting for a more affordable, accessible, and equitable healthcare system through true price transparency.
Find out more about the concert here.
Hip hop legends Fat Joe and Chuck D will also be in attendance.
“When we were asked by Power to the Patients to help raise awareness of the need for transparency in healthcare pricing, we immediately said yes. People suffering from illness and injury shouldn’t have to worry about being bankrupted by surprise charges for their treatment.” — Foo Fighters
With lawmakers, government officials, and their dedicated staff in attendance, Foo Fighters will join the drive to raise awareness about the inequality and uncertainty created for millions of patients when hospitals and insurers hide actual upfront prices.
Find out more about the concert here.
Hip hop legends Fat Joe and Chuck D will also be in attendance.
“When we were asked by Power to the Patients to help raise awareness of the need for transparency in healthcare pricing, we immediately said yes. People suffering from illness and injury shouldn’t have to worry about being bankrupted by surprise charges for their treatment.” — Foo Fighters
With lawmakers, government officials, and their dedicated staff in attendance, Foo Fighters will join the drive to raise awareness about the inequality and uncertainty created for millions of patients when hospitals and insurers hide actual upfront prices.
- 2/26/2024
- Look to the Stars
The February 21 episode of We Are Family brought three more performers and their famous relatives from the sports, music, and acting world. This Fox celeb guessing game challenges 100 audience members to decide who is behind the “Super Sphere” based on clues and the family member on stage singing. Those who are correct split the prize money in the first two rounds with one getting a crack at $150,000 in the third. Starting things off were Dominic and his mom Niecy Nash-Betts. The Emmy winner sang alongside her oldest on “Can You Stand the Rain” by New Edition following his solo of “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson with Bruno Mars. Dominic initially tipped off the players by saying he was worried about forgetting the lyrics. A nod to Nash-Betts’ hosting gig of Don’t Forget the Lyrics. The show, which also saw reveals of basketball legend Dwight Howard and rapper French Montana,...
- 2/23/2024
- TV Insider
A Los Angeles landscaper who said he was viciously mauled by French Montana’s Tibetan Mountain Dog four years ago is demanding a $2.3 million default judgment against the rapper and record producer.
Plaintiff Jason Leyva says the 2019 attack left him with lasting injuries affecting his professional prospects and ability to care for his young daughter. He says French Montana, whose legal name is Karim Kharbouch, hasn’t responded to his multiple attempts to serve him with the complaint, so the court should intervene and grant the default. On Wednesday, a...
Plaintiff Jason Leyva says the 2019 attack left him with lasting injuries affecting his professional prospects and ability to care for his young daughter. He says French Montana, whose legal name is Karim Kharbouch, hasn’t responded to his multiple attempts to serve him with the complaint, so the court should intervene and grant the default. On Wednesday, a...
- 2/22/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Foo Fighters are heading to Washington, D.C. for a one-night-only show on March 5 to advocate for healthcare price transparency. Fat Joe and Chuck D will also be in attendance. The private event is hosted by Power to the Patients, a nonprofit dedicated to creating “a more affordable, accessible, and equitable healthcare system through price transparency.”
The band joins Fat Joe, who has helped lead the charge by meeting with members of Congress to urge them to pass legislation that will codify and expand healthcare transparency requirements. The event will bring together lawmakers,...
The band joins Fat Joe, who has helped lead the charge by meeting with members of Congress to urge them to pass legislation that will codify and expand healthcare transparency requirements. The event will bring together lawmakers,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
If you have ever heard any of Rick Ross’ internationally popular songs, such as Stay Schemin featuring Drake and French Montana or B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast) featuring Styles P, you have probably noticed the classy Maybach Music tag on each instrumental. Throughout Ross’ discography, the well-known statement—which represents his record label, Maybach Music—appears on numerous tracks.
And after more than a decade of studios’ wearing the tag, last year, the 48-year-old finally revealed the voice behind it.
Rick Ross (via Wikimedia Commons)
Ross confirmed on Instagram on August 29, 2023, that Jessica Gomes is the voice behind the Maybach Music Group. The Australian model, who has appeared in multiple campaigns, was born in Sydney to a Chinese father and a Singaporean mother of Chinese descent.
Jessica Gomes: Meet the Voice Behind the ‘Maybach Music’ Tagline
Like most fans of rap music, you have probably spent most of your weekends listening to Rick Ross’ mixtapes,...
And after more than a decade of studios’ wearing the tag, last year, the 48-year-old finally revealed the voice behind it.
Rick Ross (via Wikimedia Commons)
Ross confirmed on Instagram on August 29, 2023, that Jessica Gomes is the voice behind the Maybach Music Group. The Australian model, who has appeared in multiple campaigns, was born in Sydney to a Chinese father and a Singaporean mother of Chinese descent.
Jessica Gomes: Meet the Voice Behind the ‘Maybach Music’ Tagline
Like most fans of rap music, you have probably spent most of your weekends listening to Rick Ross’ mixtapes,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
You’d be forgiven for being surprised that Jason Derulo hadn’t released an album since 2015’s Everything Is 4. In the nine years since that full-length’s release, Derulo has kept himself in the public eye, whether through his Tiktoks or his steady stream of singles; his fizzy collaboration with the New Zealand producer Jawsh 685 “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat” even reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 2020, thanks in part to a clutch assist from BTS.
That gap helps explain in part the length of Nu King, Derulo’s fifth album.
That gap helps explain in part the length of Nu King, Derulo’s fifth album.
- 2/16/2024
- by Maura Johnston
- Rollingstone.com
Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and Valerie June combined forces to call for a more transparent and equitable healthcare system in a new PSA set to air this Sunday during Super Bowl Lviii.
Organized by the nonprofit group Power to the Patients, the spot specifically highlights the way hospitals and insurance companies are able to get away with not clearly stating how much certain services and procedures cost and then billing patients afterward. This has contributed to astronomical levels of medical debt around the United States.
“Hospitals and insurers are robbing all of us,...
Organized by the nonprofit group Power to the Patients, the spot specifically highlights the way hospitals and insurance companies are able to get away with not clearly stating how much certain services and procedures cost and then billing patients afterward. This has contributed to astronomical levels of medical debt around the United States.
“Hospitals and insurers are robbing all of us,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
"Humans are the greatest weakness in any security system." Peacock has revealed an official trailer for a film called Bosco, a prison escape thriller based on a true story. Finally something that might just live up to the classic Escape from Alcatraz! Hopefully. Based on the true story of Quawntay "Bosco" Adams, who also produced the film. Sentenced to 35 years for attempted possession of marijuana, Adams miraculously escaped from a Federal maximum-security prison in 2006 while under 24-hour surveillance in solitary with the help of a woman he met through a lonely-hearts ad. This features a compelling cast including Aubrey Joseph as "Bosco", Nikki Blonsky as "Tammy", Tyrese Gibson as "Tootie", Vivica A. Fox as "Willa", Theo Rossi as "Ramos", and Thomas Jane as "Hunt". Bosco will feature original music from leading hip-hop artists, including Snoop Dogg, French Montana, The Game, Ddg, & more. Looks solid though probably not a new prison escape classic.
- 1/11/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
VH1 has unveiled the cast, trailer and premiere date for The Impact New York, a spinoff to the BET+ reality series The Impact Atl.
The Impact New York, which premieres at 9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 22, comes from executive producers eOne and Quality Films. The show follows the lives of New York’s top influencers in business, music, beauty, and fashion.
In addition to witnessing their creative processes, preparations, and high-stakes deal-making, viewers will get to go beyond the perfectly curated social media personas within the cast.
Meet the cast of The Impact New York below and watch the trailer for Season 1 in the video posted above.
Ashley Marie Burgos
Ashley Marie Burgos, a multi-talented 26-year-old model, is making waves in the music industry, following the footsteps of her influential mother, the original mega influencer, Bernice Burgos. Collaborating on Bold and Beautiful and Miracles Fitness, two thriving sleepwear and fitness brands,...
The Impact New York, which premieres at 9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 22, comes from executive producers eOne and Quality Films. The show follows the lives of New York’s top influencers in business, music, beauty, and fashion.
In addition to witnessing their creative processes, preparations, and high-stakes deal-making, viewers will get to go beyond the perfectly curated social media personas within the cast.
Meet the cast of The Impact New York below and watch the trailer for Season 1 in the video posted above.
Ashley Marie Burgos
Ashley Marie Burgos, a multi-talented 26-year-old model, is making waves in the music industry, following the footsteps of her influential mother, the original mega influencer, Bernice Burgos. Collaborating on Bold and Beautiful and Miracles Fitness, two thriving sleepwear and fitness brands,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Yovngchimi’s new album is a party. On Friday, the Puerto Rican musician released his 17-track album Wlgs, or Whole Lotta Gvng Shit, featuring stars such as Ozuna, French Montana, Dei V, and Arcángel.
“We continue to break through and make history. Thanks to the artists who were part of this album,” Yovngchimi said in a press release. “To all my ‘glizzy gvngsters’, I hope you enjoy these songs. I’m thankful for you all because, without you, nothing is possible.”
The album hears the musician explore reggaetón, drill, and...
“We continue to break through and make history. Thanks to the artists who were part of this album,” Yovngchimi said in a press release. “To all my ‘glizzy gvngsters’, I hope you enjoy these songs. I’m thankful for you all because, without you, nothing is possible.”
The album hears the musician explore reggaetón, drill, and...
- 12/8/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Each year we Grammy pundits theorize about who will get the most nominations, especially since they often win the most Grammys too. So who’s going to be this year’s lucky artist? Here are five possibilities.
SEE2024 Gold Derby Music Awards: Vote for nominations Now
21 Savage
The rapper might not be your first thought when it comes to maxing out on nominations, but his features might take him there. His biggest bet is “Creepin’” alongside Metro Boomin and The Weeknd. The track is submitted in three categories and could easily get in all three. Another good bet for Savage in the R&b field is Usher’s “Good Good,” which also features Summer Walker. “Good Good” and “Creepin’” can’t both be nominated in Best R&b Performance since that category is limited to one nomination per artist, but it’s likely that both show up in Best R...
SEE2024 Gold Derby Music Awards: Vote for nominations Now
21 Savage
The rapper might not be your first thought when it comes to maxing out on nominations, but his features might take him there. His biggest bet is “Creepin’” alongside Metro Boomin and The Weeknd. The track is submitted in three categories and could easily get in all three. Another good bet for Savage in the R&b field is Usher’s “Good Good,” which also features Summer Walker. “Good Good” and “Creepin’” can’t both be nominated in Best R&b Performance since that category is limited to one nomination per artist, but it’s likely that both show up in Best R...
- 11/10/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Nicki Minaj freestyles over Drake and Chief Keef’s “All the Parties” on a suprise drop, 21 Savage gets even for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 soundtrack, and Blink-182 revamp an old favorite with their classic lineup. Plus, star-studded tracks from 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Meek Mill, and Charli Xcx and Sam Smith.
Nicki Minaj feat. Drake and Chief Keef, “For All the Barbz” (YouTube)
21 Savage,...
Nicki Minaj feat. Drake and Chief Keef, “For All the Barbz” (YouTube)
21 Savage,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
The Weeknd is continuing to boycott the Grammys, but two of his projects — his Avatar: The Way of Water theme song and Emmy-nominated Live at SoFi Stadium concert film — are on the Grammy ballot.
Disney Music Group confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that they submitted “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)” from Avatar for best song written for visual media, while HBO confirmed they submitted the singer’s concert special for best music film.
“Nothing is Lost,” released in Dec. 2022, was shortlisted for best original song at this year’s Academy Awards. The Weeknd co-wrote the song with Grammy-winning composer Simon Franglen and Swedish House Mafia members Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso. If nominated, Franglen and the electronic trio would receive nominations alongside The Weeknd.
Live at SoFi Stadium was filmed across two nights in Inglewood in Nov. 2022 as The Weeknd performed on his After Hours til Dawn Tour.
Disney Music Group confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that they submitted “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)” from Avatar for best song written for visual media, while HBO confirmed they submitted the singer’s concert special for best music film.
“Nothing is Lost,” released in Dec. 2022, was shortlisted for best original song at this year’s Academy Awards. The Weeknd co-wrote the song with Grammy-winning composer Simon Franglen and Swedish House Mafia members Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso. If nominated, Franglen and the electronic trio would receive nominations alongside The Weeknd.
Live at SoFi Stadium was filmed across two nights in Inglewood in Nov. 2022 as The Weeknd performed on his After Hours til Dawn Tour.
- 10/12/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Diddy gets “Closer to God” with help from Teyana Taylor in the new video for the latest single off the recently released The Love Album: Off The Grid.
The video, directed by Taylor, finds Sean Combs and Teyana seeking enlightenment through love in Joshua Tree; Diddy previously enlisted “Spike Tey” to helm his 2022 video for “Gotta Move On.”
“Teyana is not just an incredible artist, she’s my sister,” Diddy said in a statement. “She has this undeniable force and raw emotion she brings to every project. When we began conceptualizing ‘Closer To God,...
The video, directed by Taylor, finds Sean Combs and Teyana seeking enlightenment through love in Joshua Tree; Diddy previously enlisted “Spike Tey” to helm his 2022 video for “Gotta Move On.”
“Teyana is not just an incredible artist, she’s my sister,” Diddy said in a statement. “She has this undeniable force and raw emotion she brings to every project. When we began conceptualizing ‘Closer To God,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Drake and Sza spar over the pains of modern love, J Balvin enlists DJ Khaled to revitalize Usher’s 2004 hit “Yeah!,” and Doja Cat asserts her bragging rights. Plus, fresh tracks from P Diddy, Becky G, and Anitta with Tomorrow X Together.
Drake feat Sza, “Slime You Out” (YouTube)
J Balvin, Usher, DJ Khaled, “Dientes” (YouTube)
Doja Cat, “Balut” (YouTube)
P Diddy feat. The Weeknd, 21 Savage,...
Drake feat Sza, “Slime You Out” (YouTube)
J Balvin, Usher, DJ Khaled, “Dientes” (YouTube)
Doja Cat, “Balut” (YouTube)
P Diddy feat. The Weeknd, 21 Savage,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Justin Bieber and Diddy just unveiled their new collab “Moments”, but teaming up wasn’t always an option.
The Canadian hitmaker took to his Instagram Story on Friday to recall how Diddy once rejected one of his songs when he was younger.
Bieber wrote, “I remember going to my brother Diddy’s office to pitch him a song I wrote for him when I was like 14, sadly the song was trash haha and it would be a hard no from him.
“Fast forward to a few years ago Puff asked if I would freestyle something for his upcoming love album. Wild full circle moment, love you @diddy.”
Read More: Diddy’s Kids Join Him Onstage For 2023 MTV VMAs Performance As He Receives Global Icon Award
Credit: Instagram/Justin Bieber
Diddy just released his fifth studio album The Love Album: Off The Grid, featuring the Bieber collab.
The star-studded release also includes The Weeknd,...
The Canadian hitmaker took to his Instagram Story on Friday to recall how Diddy once rejected one of his songs when he was younger.
Bieber wrote, “I remember going to my brother Diddy’s office to pitch him a song I wrote for him when I was like 14, sadly the song was trash haha and it would be a hard no from him.
“Fast forward to a few years ago Puff asked if I would freestyle something for his upcoming love album. Wild full circle moment, love you @diddy.”
Read More: Diddy’s Kids Join Him Onstage For 2023 MTV VMAs Performance As He Receives Global Icon Award
Credit: Instagram/Justin Bieber
Diddy just released his fifth studio album The Love Album: Off The Grid, featuring the Bieber collab.
The star-studded release also includes The Weeknd,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Diddy has finally released his heavily-hyped new track, “Another One of Me,” which reportedly features the final feature of the Weeknd’s career (unless, apparently, Daft Punk reunite).
Along with the Weeknd, “Another One of Me” features French Montana and 21 Savage. The track offers a low-key, atmospheric beat, though it obviously wouldn’t be a Diddy track without a blockbuster sample — and “Another One of Me” delivers with the unmistakable drum solo from Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.”
“Another One of Me” also arrives with a fittingly bonkers-looking visual.
Along with the Weeknd, “Another One of Me” features French Montana and 21 Savage. The track offers a low-key, atmospheric beat, though it obviously wouldn’t be a Diddy track without a blockbuster sample — and “Another One of Me” delivers with the unmistakable drum solo from Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.”
“Another One of Me” also arrives with a fittingly bonkers-looking visual.
- 9/15/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift swept the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night, taking home nine awards. She became the first artist to win Video of the Year two years in a row.
Swift also won Song of the Year, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects all for her song “Anti-Hero.” She won Album of the Year for “Midnights”, as well as Artist of the Year and Show of the Summer.
The reunited members of Nsync — Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Jc Chasez, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick — presented Swift with her first award of the night.
“You guys are pop personified so to receive this from your golden pop hands is really, it’s too much,” said Swift about the former boy band in her acceptance speech.
The 2023 VMA’s were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and were opened with a performance from Lil Wayne,...
Swift also won Song of the Year, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects all for her song “Anti-Hero.” She won Album of the Year for “Midnights”, as well as Artist of the Year and Show of the Summer.
The reunited members of Nsync — Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Jc Chasez, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick — presented Swift with her first award of the night.
“You guys are pop personified so to receive this from your golden pop hands is really, it’s too much,” said Swift about the former boy band in her acceptance speech.
The 2023 VMA’s were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and were opened with a performance from Lil Wayne,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
Sean “Diddy” Combs returned to the MTV Video Music Awards in historic style as he accepted the Global Icon Award and delivered a career-spanning performance of hits.
Mary J. Blige presented the mogul with the award. “This man has always been an icon,” she told the audience. “Puff’s impact on pop culture is immeasurable. His iconic music videos redefined the form. his global influence is forever felt across the entire music industry.”
Diddy opened his performance with his unreleased collaboration with The Weeknd, where he raps: “All I am...
Mary J. Blige presented the mogul with the award. “This man has always been an icon,” she told the audience. “Puff’s impact on pop culture is immeasurable. His iconic music videos redefined the form. his global influence is forever felt across the entire music industry.”
Diddy opened his performance with his unreleased collaboration with The Weeknd, where he raps: “All I am...
- 9/13/2023
- by Jon Blistein and Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
2023 VMA presenters: Final list includes Billy Porter, Chloe and Halle Bailey, Dove Cameron and more
With the MTV Video Music Awards just a few hours away, the VMAs have announced their last batch of presenters. Rapper A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Latin artist Anuel AA, singer Ashanti, actor Billy Porter, R&b artists Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey, pop star Dove Cameron, hip-hop artist Fat Joe, singer Nelly Furtado, Best New Artist VMA nominee Reneé Rapp, rapper Saweetie, Jamaican musician Shenseea, Latin music veteran Thalia, actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish, producer extraordinaire Timbaland and hip-hop star Wyclef Jean will take the stage at New Jersey’s Prudential Center.
Those names join the list of previously announced presenters that includes Bebe Rexha, Charli D’Amelio, Coco Jones, Dixie D’Amelio, Emily Ratajkowski, French Montana, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Jared Leto, Madelyn Cline, Rita Ora and Sabrina Carpenter.
SEE2023 VMA performers: Who’s performing at the MTV Video Music Awards?
Performers announced for the event include Anitta; Cardi B; Demi Lovato...
Those names join the list of previously announced presenters that includes Bebe Rexha, Charli D’Amelio, Coco Jones, Dixie D’Amelio, Emily Ratajkowski, French Montana, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Jared Leto, Madelyn Cline, Rita Ora and Sabrina Carpenter.
SEE2023 VMA performers: Who’s performing at the MTV Video Music Awards?
Performers announced for the event include Anitta; Cardi B; Demi Lovato...
- 9/12/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center Tuesday night.
As in years’ past, the VMAs will bring together the biggest names in music for a star-studded show. For the first time in history, the coveted Artist of the Year category has all-female nominees, including Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Karol G, Nicki Minaj, Shakira and Taylor Swift.
Minak will serve as emcee and performer for the evening, which will feature dozens of presenters and performers. Read on to find on where and when you can tune into the 2023 MTV VMAs.
What time do the 2023 MTV VMAs start?
The 2023 MTV VMAs will air live from Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12 at 8:00pm Et/Pt.
Where can I watch the 2023 MTV VMAs?
The 2023 MTV VMAs will air on MTV. It will also simulcast across MTV sister networks BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon,...
As in years’ past, the VMAs will bring together the biggest names in music for a star-studded show. For the first time in history, the coveted Artist of the Year category has all-female nominees, including Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Karol G, Nicki Minaj, Shakira and Taylor Swift.
Minak will serve as emcee and performer for the evening, which will feature dozens of presenters and performers. Read on to find on where and when you can tune into the 2023 MTV VMAs.
What time do the 2023 MTV VMAs start?
The 2023 MTV VMAs will air live from Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12 at 8:00pm Et/Pt.
Where can I watch the 2023 MTV VMAs?
The 2023 MTV VMAs will air on MTV. It will also simulcast across MTV sister networks BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
After nearly 10 years, Jennifer Lopez is releasing a new solo album.
Upon signing a new recording and publishing partnership with BMG — announced by Billboard — Lopez is gearing up to drop her ninth studio album, This Is Me…Now, under the global alliance.
The 13 track project will mark Lopez’s first studio album as a solo artist in nine years after 2014’s A.K.A. on Capitol Records, which peaked at no. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Read More: Jennifer Lopez Rocks Snakeskin Boots & Fringe Jacket At New York Fashion Week
Lopez’s latest music ventures include last year’s new version of her 2014 track “Same Girl” (off A.K.A.) — a remix featuring French Montana that she released for her Netflix documentary “Halftime” — along with “This Land Is Your Land (2021 Inauguration)” featuring United States Marine Band, which she sang at Joe Biden’s inauguration. Prior to that, her last album — 2022’s Marry Me...
Upon signing a new recording and publishing partnership with BMG — announced by Billboard — Lopez is gearing up to drop her ninth studio album, This Is Me…Now, under the global alliance.
The 13 track project will mark Lopez’s first studio album as a solo artist in nine years after 2014’s A.K.A. on Capitol Records, which peaked at no. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Lopez’s latest music ventures include last year’s new version of her 2014 track “Same Girl” (off A.K.A.) — a remix featuring French Montana that she released for her Netflix documentary “Halftime” — along with “This Land Is Your Land (2021 Inauguration)” featuring United States Marine Band, which she sang at Joe Biden’s inauguration. Prior to that, her last album — 2022’s Marry Me...
- 9/12/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are set to make their debut performance of “Bongos” at the VMAs next week, MTV said Saturday.
The rap icons will reunite to perform their latest hit at the MTV awards ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt at New Jersey’s Prudential Center. The 2023 performance follows up on the pair’s unprecedented success for their hit single “Wap,” which earned the duo five VMA nominations in 2021, including “Song of the Summer,” “Video of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” “Best Collaboration” and “Best Hip Hop.”
With 19 total VMAs nominations and two wins, Megan Thee Stallion has been recognized with three nods this year, including “Best Choreography” and “Best Art Direction.” Cardi B, who has won 4 VMAs awards and received 29 nominations, has been nominated for “Best Hip Hop” this year.
The duo marks the latest performers to be announced ahead of the “Video Music Awards,...
The rap icons will reunite to perform their latest hit at the MTV awards ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt at New Jersey’s Prudential Center. The 2023 performance follows up on the pair’s unprecedented success for their hit single “Wap,” which earned the duo five VMA nominations in 2021, including “Song of the Summer,” “Video of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” “Best Collaboration” and “Best Hip Hop.”
With 19 total VMAs nominations and two wins, Megan Thee Stallion has been recognized with three nods this year, including “Best Choreography” and “Best Art Direction.” Cardi B, who has won 4 VMAs awards and received 29 nominations, has been nominated for “Best Hip Hop” this year.
The duo marks the latest performers to be announced ahead of the “Video Music Awards,...
- 9/9/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
For the second year in a row Nicki Minaj will preside over the MTV Video Music Awards. She’ll be emceeing the 40th annual event on Tuesday, September 12, as well as performing the world premiere of her new single “Last Time I Saw You.” Last year was a good year for the rapper, who won Best Hip-Hop and the honorary Video Vanguard Award in addition to her hosting and performing duties.
Minaj has five nominations overall this year. She’s up for Video of the Year, Best Hip-Hop and Best Visual Effects for “Super Freaky Girl”; Best R&b for “Love in the Way” with Yung Bleu; and Artist of the Year for her work overall. She holds the all-time record for the most victories for Best Hip-Hop, having prevailed four times for “Super Bass” (2011), “Anaconda” (2015), “Chun-Li” (2018) and “Do We Have a Problem?” featuring Lil Baby (2022).
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Minaj has five nominations overall this year. She’s up for Video of the Year, Best Hip-Hop and Best Visual Effects for “Super Freaky Girl”; Best R&b for “Love in the Way” with Yung Bleu; and Artist of the Year for her work overall. She holds the all-time record for the most victories for Best Hip-Hop, having prevailed four times for “Super Bass” (2011), “Anaconda” (2015), “Chun-Li” (2018) and “Do We Have a Problem?” featuring Lil Baby (2022).
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- 9/8/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
She’s a doll, but she still wants to party! Nicki Minaj is returning to the MTV Video Music Awards stage this year as both the evening’s emcee and for a performance of her new single, “Last Time I Saw You.”
It’s the second consecutive year that the 40-year-old “Barbie World” rapper will host and perform after serving in the same role for the 2022 show. Throughout her impressive career, Minaj has racked up 25 VMA nominations, including the six she has at this year’s show, and six wins. Her first VMAs appearance was in 2012.
Minaj is joining an impressive list of performers, including Olivia Rodrigo, who is returning for a special performance at this year’s ceremony after her 2021 debut.
Other performers include Lil Wayne, a nominee this year for Best Hip-Hop, who will make a long-awaited return to the VMAs stage with his first performance in more than a decade.
It’s the second consecutive year that the 40-year-old “Barbie World” rapper will host and perform after serving in the same role for the 2022 show. Throughout her impressive career, Minaj has racked up 25 VMA nominations, including the six she has at this year’s show, and six wins. Her first VMAs appearance was in 2012.
Minaj is joining an impressive list of performers, including Olivia Rodrigo, who is returning for a special performance at this year’s ceremony after her 2021 debut.
Other performers include Lil Wayne, a nominee this year for Best Hip-Hop, who will make a long-awaited return to the VMAs stage with his first performance in more than a decade.
- 9/8/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
It’s a bad good idea, right?
MTV announced Thursday that three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo will perform at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, airing Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8/7c. The news comes just hours before the release of her second studio album, Guts, which drops Friday on all major music platforms.
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Rodrigo is nominated in five categories, including Video of the Year. She made her VMAs...
MTV announced Thursday that three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo will perform at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, airing Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8/7c. The news comes just hours before the release of her second studio album, Guts, which drops Friday on all major music platforms.
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Rodrigo is nominated in five categories, including Video of the Year. She made her VMAs...
- 9/7/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
MTV has announced the first round of presenters who will take the stage at the 2023 Video Music Awards, taking place on Tuesday, September 12. Pop star Bebe Rexha; social media figures Charli D’Amelio and Dixie D’Amelio; R&b singer Coco Jones; model and actress Emily Ratajkowski; rappers French Montana, GloRilla and Ice Spice; Oscar-winning actor and musician Jared Leto; actress Madelyn Cline; British singer Rita Ora; and singer-actress Sabrina Carpenter will be present at the 40th annual event.
In addition, the network announced a few more performers who will appear at the VMAs: Kaliii, Renee Rapp and The Warning will perform on the Extended Play Stage. There will also be a 90-minute VMAs pre-show where Nle Choppa and the aforementioned Sabrina Carpenter will perform. That pre-show will be hosted by Moon Person winner Saweetie along with Nessa, Dometi Pongo and Kevan Kenney.
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In addition, the network announced a few more performers who will appear at the VMAs: Kaliii, Renee Rapp and The Warning will perform on the Extended Play Stage. There will also be a 90-minute VMAs pre-show where Nle Choppa and the aforementioned Sabrina Carpenter will perform. That pre-show will be hosted by Moon Person winner Saweetie along with Nessa, Dometi Pongo and Kevan Kenney.
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- 9/6/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Diddy hit up his entire Contacts list on his new LP. On Thursday, the mastermind producer released the laundry list of artists he’s featuring on his upcoming The Love Album: Off the Grid — and the first single features a collab with The Weeknd.
“It’s official: @TheWeeknd’s last collab of his career will be on The Love Album,” Diddy wrote on Twitter, referring to the Ethiopian-Canadian’s decision to no longer do features unless Daft Punk reunites. Diddy posted a teaser of the track, “Another One of Me,...
“It’s official: @TheWeeknd’s last collab of his career will be on The Love Album,” Diddy wrote on Twitter, referring to the Ethiopian-Canadian’s decision to no longer do features unless Daft Punk reunites. Diddy posted a teaser of the track, “Another One of Me,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Diddy is back with a new album — and its documentary-style trailer teases the musician coming to terms with himself on the star-studded project.
On Tuesday, the famed producer announced his new album, The Love Album: Off the Grid, will be out Sept. 15 — it’s his first full-length project since 2006’s Press Play. And with it, he promises: “R&b is alive!”
“My heart has been broken I still got that question of like, ‘Am I gonna love again?'” he asks himself in the four-minute trailer for the project. “We in the love ear.
On Tuesday, the famed producer announced his new album, The Love Album: Off the Grid, will be out Sept. 15 — it’s his first full-length project since 2006’s Press Play. And with it, he promises: “R&b is alive!”
“My heart has been broken I still got that question of like, ‘Am I gonna love again?'” he asks himself in the four-minute trailer for the project. “We in the love ear.
- 8/22/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
French Montana and producer Harry Fraud are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by a musician named Skylar Gudasz, who claims the pair sampled one of her songs without permission.
The lawsuit, obtained by Rolling Stone, alleges Montana and Fraud’s 2022 collaboration “Blue Chills” features an uncleared sample of Gudasz’s 2020 song “Femme Fatal.” Gudasz further claims that French Montana and his reps were in the process of securing a license for the sample, but the rapper released “Blue Chills” before the deal was finalized.
Per the suit, “Blue Chills” “splices” the first verse,...
The lawsuit, obtained by Rolling Stone, alleges Montana and Fraud’s 2022 collaboration “Blue Chills” features an uncleared sample of Gudasz’s 2020 song “Femme Fatal.” Gudasz further claims that French Montana and his reps were in the process of securing a license for the sample, but the rapper released “Blue Chills” before the deal was finalized.
Per the suit, “Blue Chills” “splices” the first verse,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Child actors sometimes continue on the Hollywood path, continuing to seek acting roles as they grow from cute kids to teens to adults.
Not all of those former child stars make the difficult transition to adult roles — and not all of them even want to.
For proof, take a look at the unique, outside-of-Hollywood jobs that these recognizable child stars now hold.
Frankie Muniz: Race Car Driver
In early January, the “Malcolm in the Middle” star announced on Instagram that he was ready to begin pursuing his dream of becoming a NASCAR driver.
“Ever since childhood, it’s been my dream to pursue racing in NASCAR,” Muniz told Yahoo! Entertainment.
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During his first professional race in February, Muniz placed a respectable 11th in the stock car racing division’s Menards Series at the Daytona International Speedway.
Not all of those former child stars make the difficult transition to adult roles — and not all of them even want to.
For proof, take a look at the unique, outside-of-Hollywood jobs that these recognizable child stars now hold.
Frankie Muniz: Race Car Driver
In early January, the “Malcolm in the Middle” star announced on Instagram that he was ready to begin pursuing his dream of becoming a NASCAR driver.
“Ever since childhood, it’s been my dream to pursue racing in NASCAR,” Muniz told Yahoo! Entertainment.
Read More: Frankie Muniz Places 11th In Arca Racing Debut At Daytona Speedway
During his first professional race in February, Muniz placed a respectable 11th in the stock car racing division’s Menards Series at the Daytona International Speedway.
- 7/5/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Doja Cat went on a gateway trip to Los Cabos, Mexico with her new boyfriend J. Cyrus, and showed off her bikini photos on social media.
In the photo series, the 27-year-old Grammy Award winner flaunts her toned physique in a black bikini decorated with seashells, posing around a boat.
One photo shows her standing on the staircase to the deck with reflective sport sunglasses, looking away from the camera. In another image, she stands at the front of the boat, modeling with a black straw hat in her hands.
In the rest of the photos, Doja changed her skimpy swimwear into a white-lace outfit, which consists of a low-cut, long-sleeve blouse and a matching low-rise miniskirt, with a scenic background of stunning beach view and sunset orange sky.
The photos were likely taken by Cyrus, 36. Although Doja kept her dating life off of social media, the couple was also...
In the photo series, the 27-year-old Grammy Award winner flaunts her toned physique in a black bikini decorated with seashells, posing around a boat.
One photo shows her standing on the staircase to the deck with reflective sport sunglasses, looking away from the camera. In another image, she stands at the front of the boat, modeling with a black straw hat in her hands.
In the rest of the photos, Doja changed her skimpy swimwear into a white-lace outfit, which consists of a low-cut, long-sleeve blouse and a matching low-rise miniskirt, with a scenic background of stunning beach view and sunset orange sky.
The photos were likely taken by Cyrus, 36. Although Doja kept her dating life off of social media, the couple was also...
- 6/23/2023
- by River Zhang
- Uinterview
“For Khadija” is billed as a documentary about French Montana, but there’s a reason that it’s named not after the hip-hop alter ego of Moroccan expatriate Karim Kharbouch, but his mother. “I felt like my mother’s story, the beginning to the end, the closure of her going back to Morocco, is when I was like, okay, now the story has a meaning,” French tells Variety. “This goes out to all the mothers that struggle, that have kids, that was forced to sacrifice.”
Given the other films made about rappers and their families — including “Dear Mama,” about Afeni and Tupac Shakur and “Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell,” which heavily features Notorious B.I.G.’s mother Violetta Wallace — it’s not necessarily an unexpected place to start. But the documentary, which premieres June 16 at the Tribeca film Festival, uses the relationship between Karim and Khadija to highlight the...
Given the other films made about rappers and their families — including “Dear Mama,” about Afeni and Tupac Shakur and “Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell,” which heavily features Notorious B.I.G.’s mother Violetta Wallace — it’s not necessarily an unexpected place to start. But the documentary, which premieres June 16 at the Tribeca film Festival, uses the relationship between Karim and Khadija to highlight the...
- 6/16/2023
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
New York’s own Hot 97 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop at the musical heart of the genre’s birthplace: Madison Square Garden. The celebration, currently scheduled for Sept. 15, will be hosted by special guests Mariah Carey and Maxwell, two artists who exemplify hip-hop‘s extended influence beyond the realm of rap.
Wu-Tang Clan, Mary J. Blige, Epmd, Tyrese, and Sean Paul will be the night’s stars. The event’s performance line-up somewhat covers the genre’s bases, intertwining pop, R&b, and dancehall. New York radio veteran...
Wu-Tang Clan, Mary J. Blige, Epmd, Tyrese, and Sean Paul will be the night’s stars. The event’s performance line-up somewhat covers the genre’s bases, intertwining pop, R&b, and dancehall. New York radio veteran...
- 6/12/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Religion of Sports, the Emmy-winning sports media company founded by Gotham Chopra, Tom Brady and Michael Strahan, has today named Pietro Moro to the hybrid role of COO/CFO, also spotlighting the expansion of its production team with two promotions and four hirings.
In his new role at Ros, Moro will oversee teams in development, production and post-production, finance, human resources and operations. He comes to the company after serving as CFO of Gunpowder & Sky, the independent film and TV studio run by former MTV President Van Toffler. During his time at Gunpowder, Moro led finance, Hr and operations functions, spearheading the company’s corporate development efforts, and most recently, running the Dust and Alter direct-to-consumer brands division.
“I’ve been a fan of awe-inspiring stories about legendary athletes my entire life,” said Moro in a statement to Deadline. “After meeting with Gotham and Ameeth [Sankaran, CEO] and...
In his new role at Ros, Moro will oversee teams in development, production and post-production, finance, human resources and operations. He comes to the company after serving as CFO of Gunpowder & Sky, the independent film and TV studio run by former MTV President Van Toffler. During his time at Gunpowder, Moro led finance, Hr and operations functions, spearheading the company’s corporate development efforts, and most recently, running the Dust and Alter direct-to-consumer brands division.
“I’ve been a fan of awe-inspiring stories about legendary athletes my entire life,” said Moro in a statement to Deadline. “After meeting with Gotham and Ameeth [Sankaran, CEO] and...
- 5/23/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2023 Tribeca Festival has revealed its opening and closing night and centerpiece selections, as well as more gala events.
The festival will kick off on Wednesday, June 7, with the North American premiere of the documentary Kiss the Future, which follows underground musicians and creatives through the siege of Sarajevo and the 1997 U2 concert celebrating the liberation of the Bosnian capital. The movie is produced by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Sarah Anthony.
“We are grateful to the people of Sarajevo and to U2 for giving us the opportunity to help tell this special story,” Damon said in a statement. “Though this event happened almost 30 years ago, we feel it has strong relevance to today’s world, serving as a powerful reminder that human creativity can provide a powerful antidote to even the most horrific of situations.”
In a separate statement after the selection was announced, U2’s Bono said, “We...
The festival will kick off on Wednesday, June 7, with the North American premiere of the documentary Kiss the Future, which follows underground musicians and creatives through the siege of Sarajevo and the 1997 U2 concert celebrating the liberation of the Bosnian capital. The movie is produced by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Sarah Anthony.
“We are grateful to the people of Sarajevo and to U2 for giving us the opportunity to help tell this special story,” Damon said in a statement. “Though this event happened almost 30 years ago, we feel it has strong relevance to today’s world, serving as a powerful reminder that human creativity can provide a powerful antidote to even the most horrific of situations.”
In a separate statement after the selection was announced, U2’s Bono said, “We...
- 4/28/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Audiences are one step closer to the 2023 Tribeca Festival.
This year’s Tribeca Gala events, including the Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece film selections were unveiled Thursday. The 2023 Tribeca Festival will kick off June 7 with the North American premiere of “Kiss the Future,” a documentary following the story of a community of underground musicians and creatives throughout the nearly four-year-long siege of Sarajevo, as well as the 1997 U2 concert celebrating the liberation of the Bosnian capital.
The film serves as a testament to art’s enduring ability to cast light even in the darkest of circumstances and reflects Tribeca’s founding mission of utilizing the power of storytelling to heal communities. “Kiss the Future” is produced by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Sarah Anthony, and features U2’s Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton.
“Ben and I are proud of this film and are honored that it has been selected to open the Tribeca Festival,...
This year’s Tribeca Gala events, including the Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece film selections were unveiled Thursday. The 2023 Tribeca Festival will kick off June 7 with the North American premiere of “Kiss the Future,” a documentary following the story of a community of underground musicians and creatives throughout the nearly four-year-long siege of Sarajevo, as well as the 1997 U2 concert celebrating the liberation of the Bosnian capital.
The film serves as a testament to art’s enduring ability to cast light even in the darkest of circumstances and reflects Tribeca’s founding mission of utilizing the power of storytelling to heal communities. “Kiss the Future” is produced by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Sarah Anthony, and features U2’s Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton.
“Ben and I are proud of this film and are honored that it has been selected to open the Tribeca Festival,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Aubrey “Drake” Graham and Sean “Diddy” Combs have signed on as executive producers of Grammy-nominated rapper French Montana’s documentary “For Khadija,” which is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 16.
Directed by Mandon Lovett, “For Khadija” follows “the unlikely rise of Moroccan-born, multi-platinum recording artist French Montana, as his single mother she sacrifices everything to raise her three young sons in the Bronx, after being abandoned by their father and left destitute,” according to the doc’s official description. “The film spans the globe as it depicts the family’s unique immigrant journey, a son’s perseverance in the face of insurmountable obstacles, and a mother’s unwavering faith — all in pursuit of the American dream.”
The film’s premiere at Tribeca will include a panel discussion with to-be-announced “hip-hop heavyweights, social justice advocates and pop culture icons,” according to a press release. Montana and Ugandan...
Directed by Mandon Lovett, “For Khadija” follows “the unlikely rise of Moroccan-born, multi-platinum recording artist French Montana, as his single mother she sacrifices everything to raise her three young sons in the Bronx, after being abandoned by their father and left destitute,” according to the doc’s official description. “The film spans the globe as it depicts the family’s unique immigrant journey, a son’s perseverance in the face of insurmountable obstacles, and a mother’s unwavering faith — all in pursuit of the American dream.”
The film’s premiere at Tribeca will include a panel discussion with to-be-announced “hip-hop heavyweights, social justice advocates and pop culture icons,” according to a press release. Montana and Ugandan...
- 4/27/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
We tv is expanding its slate with one new scripted drama and one new reality series. “Toya & Reginae” is a new reality series that centers around rapper Lil Wayne’s ex-wife, Toya Johnson-Rushing, and their daughter, Reginae Carter, while “Bev Is Boss” is a narrative show about music managing mogul Deb Antney. Head of programming Dan McDermott announced the news Tuesday as part of AMC Networks’ upfronts.
Of the two projects, “Toya & Reginae” falls more in line with We tv’s previously existing slate of unscripted content. The series will showcase the highs and lows of a mother-daughter duo that’s been in the spotlight for years. It promises to give fans a peak behind what they see on social media as it explores their love lives, careers, family dynamics and their “seemingly dysfunctional family.”
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Of the two projects, “Toya & Reginae” falls more in line with We tv’s previously existing slate of unscripted content. The series will showcase the highs and lows of a mother-daughter duo that’s been in the spotlight for years. It promises to give fans a peak behind what they see on social media as it explores their love lives, careers, family dynamics and their “seemingly dysfunctional family.”
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- 4/19/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Adam Lambert is putting his skills to the ultimate test on this week’s “That’s My Jam,” when a spin of the Wheel of Music challenges him to impersonate music legend, Cher.
In an exclusive clip shared with TheWrap ahead of Monday’s episode of the NBC series, Simu Liu and Halle Bailey battle it out against Chlӧe Bailey and Lambert on the NBC game show. Lambert’s pull of the mic to spin the wheel lands on the wheel of musical impressions.
If impersonating Cher wasn’t enough pressure, the “Whataya Want From Me” singer is tasked with singing “The Muffin Man” à la Cher — a prospect that sends both Lambert and host/executive producer Jimmy Fallon into laughter.
“Do you have a Cher in you?” Fallon asks Lambert, who gets into character with a classic Cher expression. “I got it,” Lambert exclaims as he heads to the stage.
In an exclusive clip shared with TheWrap ahead of Monday’s episode of the NBC series, Simu Liu and Halle Bailey battle it out against Chlӧe Bailey and Lambert on the NBC game show. Lambert’s pull of the mic to spin the wheel lands on the wheel of musical impressions.
If impersonating Cher wasn’t enough pressure, the “Whataya Want From Me” singer is tasked with singing “The Muffin Man” à la Cher — a prospect that sends both Lambert and host/executive producer Jimmy Fallon into laughter.
“Do you have a Cher in you?” Fallon asks Lambert, who gets into character with a classic Cher expression. “I got it,” Lambert exclaims as he heads to the stage.
- 4/17/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Chanel West Coast, who has co-hosted MTV’s “Ridiculousness” with creator Rob Dyrdek and co-host Sterling “Steelo” Brim since 2011, is leaving the clip show after 12 years. The recording artist has signed an overall deal with Paramount Media Networks, under which she’ll executive produce, create and star in her own unscripted series.
Additionally, the TV personality (real name Chelsea Chanel Dudley) will develop scripted and unscripted projects under MTV Entertainment Studios.
“After years of being a part of the ‘Ridiculousness’ family, I’m sad to say goodbye to the show but very excited to announce my next big venture with Mtve/Paramount,” she said in a statement to Variety. “It’s time for me to step off the red couch and step into the role of executive producer. My passion has always been to create, whether it is music, clothing, or film and tv. I plan to bring some of...
Additionally, the TV personality (real name Chelsea Chanel Dudley) will develop scripted and unscripted projects under MTV Entertainment Studios.
“After years of being a part of the ‘Ridiculousness’ family, I’m sad to say goodbye to the show but very excited to announce my next big venture with Mtve/Paramount,” she said in a statement to Variety. “It’s time for me to step off the red couch and step into the role of executive producer. My passion has always been to create, whether it is music, clothing, or film and tv. I plan to bring some of...
- 3/27/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Billy Porter took us to church with his cover of “Stronger” — and Kelly Clarkson is living for it.
During Tuesday’s episode of the Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer shared her reaction to Porter’s cover of her classic breakup song from his appearance on NBC’s That’s My Jam.
“I have to give a quick shoutout to Billy Porter,” she said before playing a clip from the Jimmy Fallon-hosted TV show. “That’s the greatest cover that I have ever heard of any song I’ve ever performed.
During Tuesday’s episode of the Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer shared her reaction to Porter’s cover of her classic breakup song from his appearance on NBC’s That’s My Jam.
“I have to give a quick shoutout to Billy Porter,” she said before playing a clip from the Jimmy Fallon-hosted TV show. “That’s the greatest cover that I have ever heard of any song I’ve ever performed.
- 3/14/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The new year is quickly approaching, and the long list of A-list stars performing during ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, has been revealed! ABC revealed the packed lineup on Tuesday, which features the likes of Aly & Aj, K-pop group Tomorrow X Together, and Fitz and the Tantrums.
The trio of groups will perform in a pre-taped celebration at Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort and will be joined by co-host Ciara, Shaggy, Halle Bailey, Lauren Spencer Smith, and Ben Platt, along with country...
The trio of groups will perform in a pre-taped celebration at Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort and will be joined by co-host Ciara, Shaggy, Halle Bailey, Lauren Spencer Smith, and Ben Platt, along with country...
- 12/6/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Murda Beatz, the producer behind Lil Baby’s recent spate of hits, is being recognized on the Billboard charts.
According to Billboard, the Canadian rap producer, DJ and songwriter (whose real name is Shane Lee Lindstrom) has nabbed his first No. 1 spot on the magazine’s Rap Producers chart (dated Oct. 29) due to his production work on three hits by Lil Baby: “California Breeze”, which hit No. 1 on the Hot RapSongs chart; “From Now On”, featuring Future, at No. 16; and “Double Down” at No. 20.
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As Billboard points out, Murda Beatz has been one of rap’s top producers since 2016, having produced hits for the likes of French Montana, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott and Sza.
To date, as a producer Murda Beatz has has charted 39 songs in the Billboard Hot 100, including...
According to Billboard, the Canadian rap producer, DJ and songwriter (whose real name is Shane Lee Lindstrom) has nabbed his first No. 1 spot on the magazine’s Rap Producers chart (dated Oct. 29) due to his production work on three hits by Lil Baby: “California Breeze”, which hit No. 1 on the Hot RapSongs chart; “From Now On”, featuring Future, at No. 16; and “Double Down” at No. 20.
Read More: Lil Baby’s Security Violently Pushes Man Off Stage During Swiss Festival Performance
As Billboard points out, Murda Beatz has been one of rap’s top producers since 2016, having produced hits for the likes of French Montana, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott and Sza.
To date, as a producer Murda Beatz has has charted 39 songs in the Billboard Hot 100, including...
- 10/28/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Hosted by Grammy-nominated rapper Fat Joe, the BET Hip Hop Awards kicked off Tuesday night, and fans got a chance to see some of the biggest names in the genre perform their hottest hits. Amid the awards and acceptance speeches, Tuesday’s show saw some impressive performances from artists including Kodak Black, GloRilla, Bleu, French Montana, Pusha T and many more.
The I Am Hip Hop Award recipient, Trina — described as “the most consistent female rapper of all time” in 2012 by Xxl and honored by Billboard as one of their “31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop” in 2014 — delivered an emotional acceptance speech that was one of the most inspiring moments of the night.
While one of the biggest special surprises of the evening came from the founder of Loud Records, Steve Rifkind, who made an appearance to introduce a star-studded number featuring Lil’ Flip, Dead Prez, Fat Joe, Mobb Deep with Lil’ Kim,...
The I Am Hip Hop Award recipient, Trina — described as “the most consistent female rapper of all time” in 2012 by Xxl and honored by Billboard as one of their “31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop” in 2014 — delivered an emotional acceptance speech that was one of the most inspiring moments of the night.
While one of the biggest special surprises of the evening came from the founder of Loud Records, Steve Rifkind, who made an appearance to introduce a star-studded number featuring Lil’ Flip, Dead Prez, Fat Joe, Mobb Deep with Lil’ Kim,...
- 10/5/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Mandy Rose shares a selfie with her social media followers. Pic credit: @mandysacs/Instagram
WWE superstar Mandy Rose was back in the sauna for another sweat session ahead of her next potential Nxt television appearance.
The 32-year-old wrestling star took to her Instagram Story, showing off her time in the sauna wearing a grey sports bra and black compression shorts.
Rose also had a black and pink Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer cinched around her waist and a grey smartwatch on her wrist as she sat dripping in sweat inside the small sauna.
“2nd Round for Today,” text said at the bottom of Rose’s Instagram Story slide, with the song Appreciate Everything by French Montana playing.
After showing herself sweaty in the sauna, she flipped the phone’s camera perspective to show off her smartwatch. Rose’s stats showed 714 active calories, 919 total calories, and a heart rate of 138 beats per minute.
WWE superstar Mandy Rose was back in the sauna for another sweat session ahead of her next potential Nxt television appearance.
The 32-year-old wrestling star took to her Instagram Story, showing off her time in the sauna wearing a grey sports bra and black compression shorts.
Rose also had a black and pink Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer cinched around her waist and a grey smartwatch on her wrist as she sat dripping in sweat inside the small sauna.
“2nd Round for Today,” text said at the bottom of Rose’s Instagram Story slide, with the song Appreciate Everything by French Montana playing.
After showing herself sweaty in the sauna, she flipped the phone’s camera perspective to show off her smartwatch. Rose’s stats showed 714 active calories, 919 total calories, and a heart rate of 138 beats per minute.
- 8/30/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
French Montana is one of rap’s great connectors. He’s known for crafting exuberant projects showcasing his irrepressible personality alongside a bunch of unlikely guest features. On his introductory 2007 mixtape, The French Revolution Vol. 1, he even has a song whose guest feature is credited to Martin Luther King, Jr. If he does nothing else, French Montana brings people together, even if that social butterfly aspect of his persona sometimes hampers the potency of his major-label releases.
His 2013 debut Excuse My French felt fun and wavy in all the right ways.
His 2013 debut Excuse My French felt fun and wavy in all the right ways.
- 6/27/2022
- by Will Dukes
- Rollingstone.com
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