FAX Records/Epic Records It seems Tyla‘s hit single, “Water” is the musical gift that keeps on giving. The viral track, which earned the South African rising star many firsts on the Billboard charts, has reached new heights with a #7 peak on the all-genre Hot 100. It’s an increase of 25 spots on the chart after sitting at #32 last week —…
Burak Cingi/Getty Images for Live Nation After teasing fans with a poster of his upcoming biopic, 21 Savage has released the official trailer. Directed by Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori and Fam Udeorji, the trailer for American Dream sees Donald and Caleb McLaughlin take on the role of 21. McLaughlin plays a young Savage, a victim of bullying who later tries his hand at rap and gets multiple tattoos. Played by…
Allison Dinner-Pool/Getty Images A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to charges that he fired a gun at former friend A$AP Relli. He was charged with two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm at his arraignment Monday and entered a not guilty plea. He also waived his right to appear in court for his upcoming trial and therefore…
NPG Records/Warner Records The hit Prince film Purple Rain may one day be on Broadway. Producer Orin Wolf just announced that the blockbuster film is being developed for the stage, using Prince’s original music. Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is on board to write the book, and Tony Award nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz is set to direct. “It’s been almost 40 years since Prince’s legendary…
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Keke Palmer wears many hats, one of which earned her an Emmy. The multihyphenate’s role as host of NBC’s Password was awarded with the Emmy for Outstanding Host For A Game Show at the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday. The victory is a history-making one, marking Palmer as the first Black woman to be named a nominee…
Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images Kid Cudi is days away from releasing his new album, INSANO, so he’s giving fans a glimpse of what to expect. Taking to Instagram Monday, he unveiled a star-studded track list boasting appearances from A$AP Rocky, Lil Yachty, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, the late XXXTentacion and Travis Scott, who appears on two tracks: “Get Off Me” and the previously released “At the Party,” also featuring Pharrell. The…
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ©2019 2024 may bring a new project from 21 Savage, but it’s not the music or community service endeavors that his fans are used to. The rapper teased his forthcoming biopic, American Dream, via a potential poster of the film, which sees him posing alongside Donald Glover and Caleb McLaughlin. Both actors are captured with 21’s face tattoos, seemingly indicating their starring…
Columbia Records When Lil Nas X said back in November that he was about to enter his “Christian era,” he wasn’t kidding. The rapper revealed that the title of his new single is “J Christ,” which he says is “DEDICATED TO THE MAN WHO HAD THE GREATEST COMEBACK OF ALL TIME!” The artwork for the single shows Lil Nas X nailed…
Rihanna‘s Super Bowl halftime show picked up two Emmy Awards this weekend, one of which was awarded to Jay-Z. The rapper, who co-directed the show with Hamish Hamilton, took home the prize for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special at the 2023 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys. The second award: Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special. “I AM TIRED,” SZA said…
ABC News/Michael Le Brecht II In his first interview since a jury found him guilty of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Jonathan Majors said he was “shocked and afraid” upon hearing the verdict. “I say, ‘How is that possible based off the evidence, based off the prosecution’s evidence, let alone our evidence?’” the actor said…