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XO/Republic The Weeknd has hinted in the past that he doesn’t want to record as The Weeknd anymore, and now the artist born Abel Tesfaye is saying straight up that he wants to eradicate his alter ego for good. Speaking to Variety, Weeknd is asked what he means when he says “closing this chapter.” He […]
Scott Kirkland With Saturday Night Live returning soon, Dave Chappelle has been tapped to kick off the show’s first episode of 2025. He’s set to appear on the Jan. 18 episode, marking his fourth time as host. He’ll be joined by GloRilla, who will make her SNL debut, taking the stage as the musical guest. “Kicking 2025 […]
Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images The A$AP Mob, a hip-hop collective that gave rise to A$AP Rocky and Ferg, among others in Harlem, is no longer. Updating Touré on the status of the collective, Ferg said, “Well, I don’t think there is A$AP anymore. There’s not a Cozy Tape out, a new one. Or there’s not an […]
Disney/Stewart Cook As Los Angeles wildfires have literally been burning the city, Chuck D of Public Enemy wants it to be clear that his group’s song “Burn Hollywood Burn” was created for a different purpose. “Burn Hollywood Burn is a protest song extracted from the Watts rebellion, coined by the magnificent Montague in 1965 against inequality […]
Disney/Stewart Cook As Los Angeles wildfires have literally been burning the city, Chuck D of Public Enemy wants it to be clear that his group’s song “Burn Hollywood Burn” was created for a different purpose. “Burn Hollywood Burn is a protest song extracted from the Watts rebellion, coined by the magnificent Montague in 1965 against inequality […]
Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion‘s request for a protective order against Tory Lanez was granted, according to court documents obtained by ABC Audio Friday. Judge Richard Bloom confirmed the order in the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles Thursday based on “unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or stalking.” It […]
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Rolling Stone has compiled its picks for the 250 greatest albums of the 21st century, and Beyoncé‘s Lemonade reigns supreme. The album’s praised for having the best “storytelling, revelation, and cultural resonance” in comparison to her other projects, as well as Bey’s vulnerability. “Lemonade has always been … more than just an album,” the […]
Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images De La Soul has announced some of their 2025 plans, including making Clear Lake Auditorium accessible to fans. On March 7 the group will release the EP on digital platforms, limited-edition CD and vinyl in a sea green gel sleeve. Previously pressed and sent to select DJs for promotional purposes, Clear Lake Auditorium, featuring A Tribe […]
Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Snoop Dogg‘s love for football continues to manifest in his latest gig: host of the 2025 NFL Honors. He’ll be hosting the award show on Feb. 6 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, helping to present awards and honors, including AP Defensive Player of the Year, AP MVP and the […]
Photo by Phillip Faraone/WireImage If Normani could collaborate with anyone in music, she says it would be Janet Jackson. “I feel like our tones would complement each other’s very well,” she says to Galore, crediting her mother for her love of Janet. “One of the greatest inspirations and representation for me has always been my […]
