Atlanta Braves Quavo might be taking his talents to the classroom. The Migos rapper said in a recent interview with Vibe that he plans to enroll in college soon. “Next year, I’m going to enroll myself into University of Georgia,” he said, adding, “I’m going to be a student on campus.” He revealed his college goals while speaking about his…
MTV MTV announced a final round of presenters who’ll appear during tonight’s Video Music Awards, naming Fat Joe, Saweetie, and sister duo Chlöe and Halle Bailey among the stars. Also added to the lineup: Ashanti, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, Shenseea, Billy Porter, Tiffany Haddish and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie. The new group will join a host of previously announced performers including Coco Jones, Ice Spice, GloRilla, and French Montana. Nicki Minaj will take on double duty as a…
MTV If Nicki Minaj wins the coveted Artist of the Year Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, September 12, she’d become the first female rapper to do so. She’s up against an A-list roster of artists: Doja Cat — who could also earn the title, Shakira, Taylor Swift, Karol G and Beyoncé. Past female rappers nominated for the special award include Cardi B in 2018…
Disney+ The live-action retelling of the animated Disney classic The Little Mermaid has broken a record for Disney+. According to the streamer, the movie has become one of the most viewed premieres in Disney+’s history since it became available to subscribers on September 6. The musical film, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as…
Scott Legato/Getty Images Lil Durk is leaning into a hip-hop legend for a new track with a sample of Missy Elliot‘s 2001 hit “Get Ur Freak On.” He took to social media over the weekend with a 25-second preview of the unreleased song, later shared by Rap Alert and The Shade Room, that sees him rapping his usual drill-style flow…
Jacob Webster Doja Cat has broken country music’s lock on the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her new song “Paint the Town Red” ascends to #1 on the chart in its fifth week. It’s Doja’s second #1 hit, following 2020’s “Say So,” and the first rap song to top the Hot 100 in more than a year. …
Alamo Records, LLC/Sony Music Entertainment Rod Wave is taking his talents on the road. He’ll travel across North America with his 35-city tour this fall, kicking off in Nebraska on October 19. He’ll make stops in Kansas City, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Los Angeles and other major cities before ending in Jacksonville on December 18. The concert series comes…
MTV The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are set to end with a bang. A host of legendary hip-hop artists such as Doug E. Fresh, DMC, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and LL Cool J will take the stage for a special final performance in honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of hip-hop. They’ll join previously announced performers Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj for the big finale of…
My Block Inc/SoNo Recording Group Erica Campbell, one-half of the Grammy-winning sister duo Mary Mary, will soon release her new album, I Love You. The singer’s third studio project, expected out on September 15, was preceded by songs “Positive” and “Feel Alright (Blessed), both of which spent weeks at number 1 on Billboard‘s gospel charts. “The “I Love You”…
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images It’s been 33 years since The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered, and Will Smith celebrated the anniversary with a special picture shared to social media. The Oscar winner posed outside of the famous house where the show taped for six seasons during the ’90s. “Moved in 33 years ago today,” he wrote on Instagram. Fans in the…
