Janelle Monáe reveals body insecurity: “It took me years to get comfortable with my boobs”

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS We all have insecurities. For Janelle Monáe, one insecurity was her breasts. Speaking to StyleLikeU’s What’s Underneath series, the singer talked about overcoming that insecurity and growing comfortable with the body she’s developed over the years. Janelle did the interview donning a white button-up and black pants, reminiscent of her tuxedo-wearing days. Noting her breasts used to be smaller, she said the development…

Cardi B addresses fans’ requests for her to “do big collabs”

Johnny Nunez/WireImage Cardi B may have teamed with Megan Thee Stallion, DJ Khaled, Latto and a few other mainstream stars, but being a big-name artist isn’t a requirement if you want to collab with the Bronx rapper. While addressing fans’ desire for her to “do big collabs,” Cardi explained how she decides to jump on a song with an artist. “I’m not gonna…

Beyoncé helps expecting parents reveal their baby’s gender during Cologne tour stop

Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood A couple’s wish for Beyoncé to reveal the gender of their baby came true Thursday, June 15, during the Renaissance tour’s stop in Cologne, Germany. While performing at the RheinEnergieStadion, the singer noticed a sign in which the expecting parents asked her to do their gender reveal. “I wanna do this right, because since…

Dionne Warwick cancels concert after “medical incident”

Santiago Felipe/Getty Images Legendary singer Dionne Warwick had to cancel a highly anticipated concert after encountering a medical incident. “We regret to inform you that the Dionne Warwick performance on June 24, 2023 at Rivers Casino Des Plaines has been cancelled due to a medical incident,” read an email to ticket holders obtained by TMZ. The email also…

Queen Latifah, Lil Wayne and more to be inducted into Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame 2023 class

Lloyd Bishop/NBC The Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus have announced the inductees for the 2023 Black Music Month Class, and among them are Queen Latifah, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Jermaine Dupri. The rappers will be inducted alongside classmates Magic Johnson, Dallas Austin, Marvin Sapp and Mahalia Jackson. They will each have Crown Jewel of Excellence emblems installed in front of Atlanta’s Mercedes…

Busta Rhymes to receive Icon Award at 2023 Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch

Francis Specker/CBS Busta Rhymes‘ contributions to hip-hop will be honored at the 2023 Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch, which will celebrate the genre and the leaders who helped shape it. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the rapper’s slated to receive the Icon Award for his “trailblazing career in hip-hop.” Also being recognized at the event are Chloe…

BET Awards 2023 celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with performances from Big Daddy Kane, GloRilla and more

BET BET is celebrating 50 years of hip-hop at its annual award show, and they’ve tapped some of the genre’s favorites to ensure they do it the right way. On this year’s iteration of Culture’s Biggest Night, fans will see performances from veterans including Big Daddy Kane, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Master P, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Ying Yang Twins and Fat Joe.…

Teddy Riley is “not overly excited” about Songwriters Hall of Fame honor: “I still have this mission to do more”

Prince Williams/Wireimage On Thursday, June 15, Teddy Riley will join the likes of Berry Gordy, Babyface and his protégé Pharrell when he’s inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He says “it feels amazing,” but notes it doesn’t indicate the end of his musical journey.  “I mean, it’s always good to get recognized for what you’ve done in your craft, and I…

Music notes: Rihanna and Pharrell, DJ Khaled, Lil Yachty and more

DJ Khaled has a “big, real bad bruise” from a surfing accident he suffered over the weekend. He shared footage of the moment in which he fell, flew through the sky and hit his rib on the surfboard, noting doctors aren’t sure if he has a fractured bone. “I do need to rest it up, but I have…

Metro Boomin deems his joint project with Future the “ultimate album”

Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images With the soundtrack for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse out of the way, Metro Boomin is focused on his joint project with Future, which he says will be the “ultimate album.” “Now that Spider-Man is out and people are loving and resonating with it, my focus can go to what me and Pluto got coming out,” the producer…