The ‘Barbie’ soundtrack has arrived: Listen to new songs by Lizzo, Kaliii, Nicki Minaj & more

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…

Nas drops ‘Magic 2’ with features from 50 Cent & 21 Savage

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…

Issa Rae’s high school presidential run may or may not have helped with her President Barbie role in ‘Barbie’

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…

SZA, Burna Boy, Ice Spice and more make Barack Obama’s 2023 Summer Playlist

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.…

Kevin Hart, Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis’ video game adaptation Borderlands gets 2024 release date

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…

Kaliii releases her latest single, “K Toven”

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,…

The 38th Stellar Gospel Awards to air on BET August 6

Central City Productions Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard hosted the 38th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Deemed the “greatest night in gospel music,” the annual celebration highlights the contributions and achievements of gospel music artists and industry professionals.  The ceremony, which took place at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas Saturday, July 15, featured appearances and performances by Kierra Sheard, who opened the show…

A$AP Rocky & Pharrell join forces on new song, “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n)”

ABC/Randy Holmes A$AP Rocky returns to music with the release of his new song, “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n).” The Pharrell Williams-produced single is an upbeat, base-heavy track on which Rocky raps of starting a riot and hints at marriage with his girlfriend, Rihanna.  In the first line of his first verse, A$AP raps, “My wife is erotic, I’m smokin’…

A “respectful” John Boyega ranks ‘The Last Jedi’ as the worst movie of the Star Wars sequel trilogy

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix In an appearance the YouTube show Hot Ones, John Boyega tried not to be too spicy on the subject as he chomped down on hot wings, but he got real about the Star Wars sequel trilogy. In short, the actor, who played Finn in the three films, feels Rian Johnson‘s…

Drake and Michael B. Jordan invest in Brooklyn Aces pickleball team

Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC Major League Pickleball recently earned a few big-name investors; among the list are stars Drake and Michael B. Jordan. The duo put funds into the Brooklyn Aces team, whose commitment to a “new era” in pickleball includes engaging with the sports community, growing the team’s brand presence and elevating Aces’ athletes heading into the new season.  New investors…