Mark Seliger Former President Barack Obama is among the long list of stars paying tribute to jazz singer Tony Bennett after he died on Friday, July 21, at age 96. “Tony Bennett was an iconic songwriter and entertainer who charmed generations of fans,” Obama wrote on Twitter. “He was also a good man—Michelle and I will always be honored that he performed at…
Paras Griffin/Getty Images Rapper Young Thug was denied bond for a fourth time on Friday, July 21, during a hearing in Atlanta as he awaits trial on gang-related charges stemming from a sweeping RICO indictment in Fulton County, Georgia. The rapper’s attorney, Brian Steel, argued during the hearing that his client is not a flight risk and noted Young Thug, born Jeffery…
From summer anthems to dedication tracks and hot new collabs, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music. —Ice Spice, Like.. ? Deluxe — The rising Bronx rap star dropped off the extended version of her debut album released in January. The new project features four additional songs including the viral hit “Deli,” which she…
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for dcp Russell Wilson is enjoying dad life. The pro footballer showed love to his one of his three children, Future Zahir, the son his wife, Ciara, shares with rapper Future. Taking to Instagram Thursday, July 20, Wilson shared a sweet image of the two walking on a football field. “Best part of the day #DadLife,” he wrote. The post comes a week…
Atlantic Records/Warner Bros. Entertainment The soundtrack to the much-anticipated Barbie film is out now, and in addition to previously released tracks by Dua Lipa and Ice Spice with Nicki Minaj, the album is full of songs by other top stars. Rising Atlanta rapper Kaliii joins forces with K-Pop group FIFTY FIFTY for “Barbie Dreams,” featuring sounds from Janet Jackson‘s “Together Again.” Lizzo’s “Pink” describes a perfect day in the life of Barbies…
Burak Cingi/Redferns After teasing the new project on social media throughout the week, Nas dropped off his latest album, Magic 2. The 11-track project is produced by the rapper’s longtime collaborator Hit-Boy and includes the song “Office Hours” featuring 50 Cent as well as the bonus track, “One Mic, One Gun” featuring 21 Savage. 50 Cent took part in announcing the project on Tuesday, July 18, by posting the album cover…
Warner Bros. Pictures As Issa Rae geared up to make her debut as President Barbie in the Barbie movie, she took a stroll down memory lane, remembering a time that may or may not have prepped her for the role. In a conversation with ABC News ahead of the SAG-AFTRA strike, Rae spoke about her run for president in high school, explaining how not…
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Now that we’re a month into summer, former President Barack Obama is letting us know what he’s listening to this year. Obama just released his 2023 Summer Playlist and, as usual, it features a diverse group of songs, including “Snooze” by SZA, “Sittin’ on Top of the World” by Burna Boy ft.…
ABC/Christopher Willard Lionsgate revealed on Thursday that Borderlands, the action movie based on the bestselling video game series, is hitting theaters August 9, 2024. Kevin Hart, and Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis star in the movie as the flesh-and-blood version of the game’s characters: Hart plays mercenary Roland; Blanchett the Siren, Lillith; and Curtis the archeologist, Dr. Patricia…
Atlantic Records Fresh off the success of her viral hit, “Area Codes,” rising rap star Kaliii drops off her latest single, “K Toven.” The new track puts a unique spin on Beethoven‘s “Fur Elise” with its infusion of classic elements and the popular Jersey club sound. The accompanying music video sees Kaliii rapping alongside a Black woman pianist,…