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Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for BFI Before Pharrell became a Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, artist and fashion designer he is today, he had only one job. “McDonald’s was my first and only job,” he told BBC Radio 2. “I got fired three times. I was eating the chicken nuggets.” “The first two times it […]
Photo by Frank Hoensch/Redferns Ice-T has had his share of rap beefs, but he says it’s nothing like the rap feuds/battles in modern day. Speaking to the Boss Talk 101 podcast, he noted one of the differences is the existence of social media, which he says “is an amplifier to everything.” “It forces reaction that really could […]
Disney/PictureGroup Yara Shahidi and Keith Powers are in talks to star in a coming-of-age romance called Bloom, as are Kedar Williams-Stirling and Renée Elise Goldsberry, Deadline reports. Directed by Cole Swanson, who also wrote the script, Bloom follows Ace (Williams-Stirling), a young, talented Black artist, who moves to Italy for university and winds up on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he finds love and […]
SZA is one of the many celebrities urging people to go to the polls on Election Day. “Make sure [you] vote today or [you] can’t complain,” she wrote on her Instagram Story, noting she voted two weeks ago. Ty Dolla $ign, Blxst and Doechii all appear on Ab-Soul‘s upcoming album, Soul Burger. The newly unveiled track […]
Disney/Randy Holmes Colman Domingo will be honored at the Palms Springs International Film Awards, taking place during the annual festival in January. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he’s set to receive the actor Spotlight Award for his work in the movie Sing Sing. “We are so thrilled to honor the remarkable talent of Colman Domingo at the Palm […]
NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images A North Carolina town is honoring the Queen of Christmas. Cary, North Carolina, changed its name for one day to honor Mariah Carey. The town’s mayor, Harold Weinbrecht, announced on the local radio station Mix 101.5 that on Nov. 1 the town would be renamed Carey in honor of […]
Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images It’s Election Day and it seems Rihanna is sharing who she would have voted for if she could. She hinted at who she supports in the presidential race in a social media post urging others to make use of their right to vote, a right she does not have because she is […]
Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Beyoncé treated fans to a visual for her song “BODYGUARD” Tuesday. The Pamela Anderson-themed video features Beyoncé wearing two looks inspired by some of Anderson’s most iconic roles — one from the 1996 film Barb Wire and one from the TV series Baywatch. “BEYWATCH,” Beyoncé captioned the video. The clip, which […]
Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Coco Jones has been named one of the honorees of the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul’s Women Behind the Music. She’ll be recognized at the event alongside fellow honorees, songwriter-producer-advocate Autumn Rowe and composer Amanda Jones. “This event is so special to us,” Nicole George Middleton, ASCAP Foundation executive director and senior VP […]
Malike Sidibe Jennifer Hudson is making a return to The Voice. After serving two nonconsecutive seasons as a coach on the competition show, she’ll be taking on a different role for season 26: mega mentor. She’ll be bringing her expertise and guidance to contestants on Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire‘s teams, which are heading into the knockout rounds. Sting […]