During ABC’s Beauty and the Beast – A 30th Celebration, a part-live action, part-animated anniversary celebration of the classic film, H.E.R. was the belle of the ball, literally. The singer starred in the special as Belle alongside Josh Groban, who took up the mantle as the gentle Beast. The grand …
Read More »Lewis Capaldi Shares a Poignant Ode to Moms in 'Pointless' Video
Get the tissues out. In his new video for single “Pointless,” Lewis Capaldi puts a spotlight on the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. The sweet, Hector Dockrill-directed video follows a mom (Niamh Algar) and her young son (George Jaques) as they go through timeless, bonding moments, from …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar's New Therapist Is Helen Mirren in New 'Count Me Out' Video
Kendrick Lamar gets deep in his feelings with the one and only Helen Mirren in the new music video for “Count Me Out.” Lamar directed clip with his frequent collaborator Dave Free. Mirren plays Lamar’s therapist in the latest Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers visual, which opens in the …
Read More »Goose, Ween, and My Morning Jacket to Anchor 2023 Peach Music Festival
The Peach Music Festival has announced its 2023 lineup. The 11th installment of the festival, inspired by the Allman Brothers Band, features a roster of bands that color way outside the margins: Goose, Tedeschi Trucks Band, My Morning Jacket, and Ween will each headline a night of the four-day camping …
Read More »Bombshell Interview with Megan Thee Stallion's Ex-Pal Played at Tory Lanez Trial: 'He Was Shooting'
In a damaging day for Tory Lanez’s defense, jurors heard audio Friday from the lengthy interview that Megan Thee Stallion’s former friend Kelsey Harris gave to prosecutors in September where she vividly recalled Lanez firing five shots, leaving Megan wounded on the ground. The recording was played at Lanez’s felony …
Read More »Little Simz Rejects Strong Black Woman Myth, External Validation in 'No Thank You' Short Film
Boundaries are important. Eradicate fear. Honor your truth and feelings. Emotion is energy in motion. These affirmations are the guiding narrative of No Thank You, the fifth studio album from Little Simz. In the newly released accompanying 10-minute short film, directed by by Gabriel Moses, the British rapper uses five …
Read More »Rosalía Clears the Floor for Cardi B on New Version of 'Despechá'
La Rosalía + La Cardi = the best early Christmas gift. On Thursday, Rosalía released a remix of “Despechá,” her fan-favorite song from Motomami+, with guest vocals and rap verses from Cardi B. The new track is an upbeat, dance-ready version of the original hit. A true collab, Rosalia allows …
Read More »PinkPantheress' Bills and Angst Keep Piling Up on New Song 'Take Me Home'
PinkPantheress is back with another new song, “Take Me Home,” which anchors a new surprise EP of the same name. “Take Me Home” begins with the kind of lo-fi drum’n’bass breakbeat that’s become PinkPantheress’ signature, before settling into a slicker dance pop groove. The lyrics are stuffed with clever, pointed …
Read More »No, Gunna Will Not be Testifying Against YSL
A source with knowledge of the case tells Rolling Stone that rapper Gunna, born Sergio Kitchens, will not be called to testify against any defendants in the indictment against Atlanta-based YSL. Kitchens was released from Fulton County jail Wednesday on an Alford plea agreement and was sentenced to five years, …
Read More »Four People in Critical Condition After Suspected Crush at Asake Concert in London
Four people are in critical condition after fans forced their way into a gig at Brixton Academy Thursday night, December 15. It’s believed that a crowd were able to force their way into a show from Afrobeats star Asake, which led to mass overcrowding and the show being cancelled halfway …
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