Green Day took a not-so-subtle dig at Will Smith as the musician and rapper faces accusations that he used artificial intelligence to beef up the look of his crowds in a recent video thanking fans. On TikTok, the band shared a video from one of the recent shows on their …
Read More »Will Smith Accused of Creating an AI Crowd for Tour Video
Footage from Will Smith‘s comeback Based on a True Story tour has got perceptive online viewers pointing out curious happenings among the crowd. Compiled of clips from his shows on tour, one shot includes fans holding up a sign that reads “We <3 You Willy,” but some images of the …
Read More »Will Smith Can't Get Enough of 'Pretty Girls' on New Single
Will Smith has a real problem on his hands: he can’t get enough of “Pretty Girls.” He details his addiction on the fun new song, which dropped today and follows his fifth album, Based on a True Story. Smith’s new song is catchy and light, a summer anthem from the …
Read More »Will Smith's Overwrought Comeback Album Is Our Fault
On “Tantrum,” one of the most visceral moments from Will Smith’s new album, Based on a True Story, the 56-year-old growls, “Oh, y’all forgot I ain’t new with the pen/First hip-hop Grammy, I’ll do it again.” With an album as trite as this one, that’s hard to imagine, but that …
Read More »Will Smith Addresses the Chris Rock Slap On New Single
Will Smith addressed the fallout of the slap heard around the world on “Int. Barbershop — Day”, the opening track of his Based on a True Story album he dropped today. The song, featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone, starts with random voices conversing through rhyme. The first person …
Read More »Will Smith Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour Ahead of New Album, 'Based on a True Story'
Will Smith is bringing his new album Based on a True Story on the road. The actor and rapper will his the stage for more than two dozen performances at festivals and his first headlining shows across Morocco, England, France, Germany, and more. The 26-date run will kick off on …
Read More »Will Smith Meets Up With Doechii to Re-create Viral 'Anxiety' Dance From 'Fresh Prince'
Thank TikTok for this reunion and crossover! On Friday, Will Smith shared a video of himself re-creating an iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air scene with co-star Tatyana Ali to the tune of “Anxiety” by Doechii— who also makes an appearance in the video. The clip, which reimagines a scene from …
Read More »Will Smith's Valentine's Day Gift Is a New Song, 'First Love'
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Will Smith has released a new song, “First Love,” featuring Spanish singer India Martínez and Polish guitarist Marcin. The globe-trotting track opens with some stunning flamenco finger-picking from Marcin and Martínez’s booming vocals. Once the beat settles in, Smith takes over, delivering verses that …
Read More »How The Weeknd Returned — and More Backstage Grammys Secrets
“Everything leaks, always,” says Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammy Awards. So he was surprised and pleased when the Weeknd‘s dramatic return to the Grammy stage Sunday night — after a years-long boycott and months of planning — somehow managed to stay secret until the moment he appeared. The …
Read More »Taylor Swift to Present at 2025 Grammy Awards
Taylor Swift will take the stage at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday. The singer is set to present during the awards ceremony, as announced by the Recording Academy last night. Other confirmed presenters include Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, SZA, Victoria Monét, Will Smith, and the …
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