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Wonho is putting his buff muscles on display!

The 31-year-old K-Pop singer wore a sheer tank top while performing at the opening night performance of the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour on Tuesday night (December 3) at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Tex.

For those who don’t know, Wonho was previously a member of the group Monsta X and he just recently released his English language single “What Would You Do.”

We chatted with Wonho to learn 10 Fun Facts that fans likely don’t know about him.

The first show on the tour also featured Kane Brown, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Madison Beer, Saweetie, Shaboozey, Dasha, and Katseye.

Wonho will also appear at the upcoming Jingle Ball shows in Chicago on December 9, Detroit on December 10, and Miami on December 21.

Browse through the photo gallery for more than 40 photos from the show…...

Peacock’s Bel-Air is doing “The Carlton” again after renewing the fan-favorite drama for a fourth and final season. Bel-Air is a contemporary reimagining of the beloved ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, starring a young Will Smith as a Philadelphia import learning to navigate the lap of luxury in Los Angeles, California. According to sources, Bel-Air Season 4 has eight episodes to end the series.

The evolution of Bel-Air is remarkable. The series comes from Morgan Cooper’s four-minute viral short, which presents a more grounded and grittier take on the characters and premise of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Bel-Air helped put Peacock’s name in the spotlight as one of the streamer’s most successful original series.

Set in the modern-day, Bel-Air is a dramatic reimagining of the Fresh Prince concept. The serialized, one-hour presentation follows “Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to...

Peacock announced today that the fan-favorite drama series Bel-Air has been renewed for a fourth and final season. The 10-episode third season launched on the streaming service on August 15, 2024.

Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Bel-Air reimagines the iconic culture-defining ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.

Bel-Air is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group and Westbrook Studios. Carla Banks Waddles serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer.

The series has featured an array of notable guest stars across seasons, including original cast members from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tatyana Ali,...

“Bel-Air,” Peacock’s reimagining of the ’90s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has been renewed for a fourth and final season at the streamer.

The series, which is set in modern-day Los Angeles, follows young Will in a new, dramatic take on his complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.

“Bel-Air” stars Jabari Banks as Will, Adrian Holmes as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, Coco Jones as Hilary Banks, Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones as Jazz and Simone Joy Jones as Lisa.

The series has also featured an array of notable guest stars across seasons,...

“Bel-Air” has been renewed for Season 4 at Peacock, which will also be the show’s final season.

The news comes roughly three months after the finale of Season 3 of the series, which serves as a dramatic reimagining of the beloved sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” It was originally picked up at Peacock in 2020 with a two season commitment.

The cast for the series includes Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, Simone Joy Jones.

Like the sitcom version, “Bel-Air” follows a teenager named Will (Jabari Banks), who moves from West Philadelphia to live with his auntie and uncle in the titular posh Los Angeles neighborhood. The series is inspired by a viral video created by Morgan Cooper that reimagined the original sitcom as a drama series.

The series has also featured a wide range of notable guest stars, including...

Exclusive: Bel-Air, which helped put Peacock on the original series map, will be coming to an end. The modern-day drama reimagining of the popular ‘90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has been picked up for a fourth season, which will be its last. According to sources, the final season will consist of eight episodes, fewer than the 10 episodes in each of the first three seasons.

The renewal comes three months after Bel-Air, produced by Universal Television and Westbrook Studios, released its Season 3 finale on Sept. 5. According to sources, it was preceded by behind-the-scenes budget conversations, which could explain the delay. The most recent Season 3 renewal came ahead of the series’ Season 2 finale.

Peacock stepped up in a major way to land Bel-Air in a very competitive situation when the project was taken out in 2020, handing the drama, based on Morgan Cooper’s viral four-minute spec trailer, a two-season pickup.

The College Football Playoff in Atlanta is getting a serenade. On Thursday, the Cfb Playoff announced that Camila Cabello, GloRilla, and Lil Wayne will perform during its AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! event at the State Farm Arena on Jan. 18 and 19.

On Jan. 18, Lil Wayne will headline a concert at the arena, opened by GloRilla, who was just announced as a Coachella performer this week.

The following day, Camila Cabello will headline the arena show, which will feature performances from rising “Stargazing” star Myles Smith and “Sneakers” singer-songwriter Knox. Tickets...

LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company has struck an agreement to merge with British film, TV and music company Fulwell 73 to create a media, unscripted entertainment and sports-related content powerhouse.

The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, will bring together the two companies’ portfolios of unscripted and live programming, as well as combine resources across Europe and the U.S., as they look to “meet the challenges of a complex market environment while simultaneously building for the future of the industry.”

The combined entity – which will initially focus on television and film content, digital content through its owned network business, live events and brand strategy through The SpringHill Company’s New York-based brand consultancy firm, Robot – is backed by Fenway Sports Group, RedBird Capital Partners, Uc Investments, Nike, Epic Games, Main Street Advisors and Eldridge Industries.

As part of the deal, the...

Chock Chapple was on the Golden Bachelorette for Joan and only Joan. He revealed the moment he knew he had to apply for the show. Keep reading for all the details.

Real Reason Chock Chapple Joined Golden Bachelorette

Chock Chapple ruffled feathers during his time on The Golden Bachelorette. Viewers felt he was too possessive over Joan. The other suitors accused him of stealing her away so they couldn’t spend time with her.

Chock Chapple/Credit: YouTube

But Chock knew from the first night he stepped out of the limo that she was the one for him. The producers played a clip during the After The Final Rose of the dizzying amount of times Chock said he was ‘crazy’ about Joan.

Luckily for him, the feeling was mutual. After saying a heartbreaking goodbye to runner-up Guy Gansert, Joan professed her feelings for Chock and he proposed. The newly engaged...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week Rauw Alejandro enlists Bad Bunny to lure a past lover into another rendezvous, Shawn Mendes shares the intricacies of his quarter-life crisis, and FKA Twigs offers an explosive preview into her upcoming album. Plus, new music from Addison Rae and Arca, Shaboozey, Jack White, and more.

Rauw Alejandro, Bad Bunny, “Qué Pasaría…” (YouTube)

Shawn Mendes, “Who I Am” (YouTube)

FKA Twigs, Koreless, “Drums of Death” (YouTube)

Addison Rae,...

Femme it Forward’s 3rd annual Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala began with a surprise when Snoop Dogg and his wife Shante Broadus were brought out to receive the Black Love Award.

“This is beautiful because throughout my career I’ve been nominated and won a lot of awards, but there’s nothing like an award that brings you back home to the stage to let people know that this is the reason why you are so successful,” Snoop Dogg said while accepting the award alongside his wife.

“I’ve been nominated for 20 Grammys and never won one, but this right here, this feels better than one,” he continued. “And to the couples out there tonight, it’s always going to be rocky, it’s always going to be hard, but if it’s true love, and it’s meant to be what it’s supposed to be, it’s...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, The Weeknd teams up with Anitta for a club-ready single with a surreal visual, Tyler, the Creator confronts the truth on a Chromakopia stand out, and Ethel Cain shares a contemplative ballad from her forthcoming sophomore album. Plus, new music from Lil Uzi Vert, Shawn Mendes, LCD Soundsystem.

The Weeknd, Anitta, “São Paulo” (YouTube)

Tyler, the Creator feat. Sexxy Redd, GloRilla, Lil Wayne “Sticky” (YouTube)

Ethel Cain,...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Lady Gaga is back to claim her crown as the queen of dark pop, Tyler, the Creator shares a first glimpse of his seventh album, and Halsey gets brutally honest about her chronic illnesses. Plus, new music from Sade, Megan thee Stallion, Kelsea Ballerini, and Addison Rae.

Lady Gaga, “Disease” (YouTube)

Tyler, the Creator, “Noid” (YouTube)

Halsey, “Panic Attack” (YouTube)

Sade, “Young Lion” (YouTube)

Megan thee Stallion,...

Jauz and P-Lo are linking up to pay the “perfect homage” to Bay Area rap greats Zion I with the help of the Golden State Warriors. On Thursday, the rapper and DJ premiere a reimagining of “Don’t Lose Your Head,” which will serve as a tip-off anthem for the Bay Area basketball team next season.

The new track — linking the two Bay Area musicians — will be played during Warriors games at Chase Center next season. The Dan Franco-directed music video for the track captures the pair of stars riding...

The renowned rapper T.I. has decided to retire from live performances. His final show is scheduled for December 19 at Atlanta’s Jingle Ball, hosted by 96.1 The Beat.

During an appearance on the station’s afternoon show, T.I. confirmed that he would headline the event alongside notable artists such as Saweetie, Sexyy Red, T-Pain, Khalid, Tinashe, and The Kid Laroi.

T.I Expresses Gratitude For Last Gig

Expressing his gratitude for the opportunity, T.I., 44, stated, “I appreciate y’all for offering me my last working gig because I do not need the money anymore and I will not be performing,” he said during the conversation. “I don’t want to do it anymore…I don’t want people to pay me to hop around and sweat for their entertainment anymore.”

Young Dro, T.I.’s longtime collaborator, humorously remarked that he would take on any shows that T.

Peso Pluma is canceling his scheduled concerts in Tampa and Miami in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Milton. In a press release Friday, the musician’s team announced that he would no longer be performing at the shows next week, and that Peso would be donating to relief funds.

“[We] stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent hurricanes that impacted the state,” read the statement. “In addition, with his label Double P Records and management Prajin Parlay Inc., Peso has donated funds to local hurricane relief organizations.”

Peso...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week Charli Xcx enlists Ariana Grande to unpack pop stardom, Halsey cuts deep with a Kate-Bush inspired single, and Jelly Roll struggles with getting clean. Plus, new music from Jennie, The Linda Lindas, and Tyla.

Charli Xcx feat. Ariana Grande, “Sympathy is a Knife” (YouTube)

Halsey, “I Never Loved You” (YouTube)

Jelly Roll, “Winning Streak” (YouTube)

Jennie, “Mantra” (YouTube)

The Linda Lindas, “Once Upon A Time” (YouTube)

Tyla,...

J Balvin is headed to the small screen with a new docu-series!

The 39-year-old Colombian singer will headline the new television show A Great Day With J Balvin on Peacock and the trailer was just unveiled.

In the series, J Balvin is on a quest set to uncover the secrets to a fulfilling life, while meeting up with some celebrity friends as they go on some “unexpected and transformative” adventures together.

Keep reading to find out more…

Here’s a full synopsis: Step into the colorful world of J Balvin, as he takes you on a journey through laughter and tears in this exclusive documentary series. Join him on his personal and captivating quest to uncover the secrets of a truly fulfilling life. In each episode, J Balvin is joined by an eclectic mix of friends including Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Jimmy Butler, Anitta, Demi Lovato, Xolo Maridueña, and Saweetie. Together,...

T.I. is the latest celebrity to share they’re retiring from performing!

The 44-year-old rapped announced that he will no longer be hitting the stage during a recent appearance on radio show 96.1 The Beat’s Rari at 2.

On the show, he revealed that a scheduled upcoming performance would be his last and he also shared why he won’t be performing anymore.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I appreciate y’all for offering me my last working gig because I do not need the money anymore and I will not be performing,” he said, via Billboard, of the radio station’s upcoming holiday concert. “I don’t want to do it anymore. … I don’t want people to pay me to hop around and sweat for their entertainment anymore.”

If he would pick up the phone for other upcoming gigs, T.I. said, “Of course, I’m going...

J Balvin is giving fans an inside look at how he approaches self-care — and he’s bringing some celebrity friends with him. Rolling Stone can exclusively premiere the trailer for A Great Day With J Balvin, a new docuseries coming to Peacock on Oct. 17.

“I love this show because it reflects on a moment we’ve gone through and how we overcame it, through the lens of a few of my friends and myself,” Balvin tells Rolling Stone.

The one-minute trailer shows Balvin meeting Demi Lovato at a rage room...

The Velma animated series has been a mystifying surprise since debuting early this year. Based on the beloved Mystery Inc. gang made famous by Scooby-Doo, this adult comedy spin-off boldly departed from its source material. Exchanging the meddling kids and their cowardly canine companion for a more irreverent take, Velma established itself as much for dividing opinion as entertaining audiences.

Now the strange saga continues with This Halloween Needs to Be More Special, the primetime special meant to add spooky seasonal flavor. Picking up from a haunting cliffhanger, we find Velma has met a chilling end. However, death may not stop her and the unconventional crew she calls friends. With the help of occult objects and oddball allies, they embark on raising the redhead from the dead.

But can resurrecting the lead really liven things up? And will understanding this one-off yield any clarity, or only add more layers of befuddlement?...

Peso Pluma has been known for bringing out the biggest stars on his Éxodo tour. But in Brooklyn on Thursday night, the música mexicana star went all out, welcoming Ice Spice, Eladio Carrión, Yng Lvcas, Jasiel Nuñez, Los Dareyes de la Sierra, Tito Double P, and Estevan Plazola onstage.

During the three-hour Barclays Center show, Peso brough out New York native Ice Spice for a performance of her hit “Deli” from Like..? “Hola, Nueva York!” Ice told the crowd as she strutted down the stage’s runway as Peso Pluma hyped her up.

Range Media Partners has signed multi-hyphenate talent Rita Ora for representation in all areas, including music, film/TV, endorsements and more.

As a musician, Ora has accumulated more than 10 billion global streams and scored 13 top 10 U.K. singles, including 4 No. 1 hits in the U.K. In TV and film, Ora just began her second season as a panelist on Fox’s “The Masked Singer” and recently starred in the hit Disney Channel original movie “Descendants: Rise of Red.”

“I’m very excited to be working with Range Media Partners,” stated Ora. “I’ve always approached my career with a 360 viewpoint on the industry. It’s been an integral part of my vision, and it was essential to partner with a team that is fully aligned and experts across music, film/TV, and branding. We have been off to an immediate great start, and I’m really looking forward to all...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Stevie Nicks delivers a powerful women’s rights anthem, Lady Gaga drops a surprise jazz album, and Rauw Alejandro rolls through with some heart-tugging slickness. Plus, Mickey Guyton, Billy Strings, Sunflower Bean, and the return of the Cure.

Stevie Nicks, “The Lighthouse” (YouTube)

Sunflower Bean, “Serial Killer” (YouTube)

Mickey Guyton, “House On Fire” (YouTube)

The Cure, “Alone” (YouTube)

Lady Gaga, ‘Happy Mistake” (YouTube)

Saweetie, “Is It the Way” (YouTube)

Weeknd feat.

Katy Perry, Tate McRae, Jack Harlow, Twenty One Pilots, Shaboozey, Benson Boone, and the Kid Laroi will headline the annual Jingle Ball tour. The 2024 edition of the tour will kick off Dec. 3 in Dallas/Ft. Worth and continue throughout December, including stops in New York City, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia.

The tour centers around the annual holiday concert, iHeartRadioZ100’s Jingle Ball 2024, set for Dec. 13 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The lineup for the NYC show also includes Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, Madison Beer,...

On Friday, September 27, The Jennifer Hudson Show welcomes rapper Saweetie, 2-year-old math prodigy Devan Defreitas, and his father, Duane Defreitas, to the show. Saweetie will discuss her music career and upcoming projects, giving fans a glimpse into her creative process and the inspiration behind her music. Devan Defreitas, a viral sensation, will join his […]

The Jennifer Hudson Show Friday September 27: Saweetie...

The Max Original adult animated special Velma: This Halloween Need to Be More Special!, from Warner Bros. Animation, will debut on Thursday, October 3.

With just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit. But as the annual Sexy Halloween party nears, Velma and the gang must face their biggest fears… if they all want to make it out alive.

The voice cast includes Mindy Kaling, Glenn Howerton, Sam Richardson, Constance Wu, Russell Peters, Sarayu Blue, Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, Frank Welker, Nicole Byer, and Gary Cole.

Andia Winslow, Sara Ramirez, Nicholas Braun, Fortune Feimster, Jennifer Hale, Richard Kind, Jason Mantzoukas, Saweetie, Debby Ryan, and Kulap Vilaysack also voice roles.

Velma: This Halloween Need to Be More Special! was developed by Charlie Grandy, who executive produces with Mindy Kaling, Howard Klein, Elijah Aron, and Sam Register.

The...

The Max Original adult animated series “Velma” is now two seasons deep, and we’ve learned that the series is getting its own Halloween special from Warner Bros. Animation.

Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special! will premiere October 3 on Max.

“With just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit. But as the annual Sexy Halloween party nears, Velma and the gang must face their biggest fears… if they all want to make it out alive.”

Mindy Kaling, Glenn Howerton, Sam Richardson, and Constance Wu star.

Additional cast includes Russell Peters, Sarayu Blue, Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, Frank Welker, Nicole Byer, Gary Cole, Andia Winslow, Sara Ramirez, Nicholas Braun, Fortune Feimster, Jennifer Hale, Richard Kind, Jason Mantzoukas, Saweetie, Debby Ryan, and Kulap Vilaysack.

The adult animated special is developed by Charlie Grandy; executive producers Charlie Grandy,...

The Bold and The Beautiful spoilers and updates reveal Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, known for her role as Steffy Forrester, recently delighted fans with some exciting behind-the-scenes moments from the studio. In her latest Instagram story, she shared intriguing clips that hint at what’s coming next for Steffy, leaving viewers eager for more.

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – A Cute Clip With Katherine Kelly Lang

Wood shared an adorable behind-the-scenes moment featuring Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan). The B&b co-stars struck a pose for the camera, followed by moments of infectious laughter, showcasing their great camaraderie.

While their on-screen characters, Brooke and Steffy, often have a tumultuous relationship, it’s evident that the friendship between Lang and Wood thrives off-camera.

Adding a cherry on top, Wood chose the upbeat track “Best Friend” by Saweetie featuring Doja Cat, highlighting her fondness for her co-star. The next segment of Wood’s...

At the 2024 Grammys, best new artist winner Victoria Monét’s nomination for record of the year made her the only breakthrough contender to compete in a Big 3 category (song, record and album of the year). This year, Chappell Roan, Shaboozey and Benson Boone also will comfortably stand proudly alongside veterans who’ve come before. Not only are they poised to earn noms for best new artist, they’re in contention for major awards — where nominees likely will include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish. Roan and Carpenter are even on track to score bids for the top prize: album of the year. It’s reminiscent of 2020, when new artist contenders included Lizzo, Lil Nas X and winner Eilish, who also won album, song and record of the year. Could Chappell do the same? THR breaks down the newcomers — or somewhat new — gunning for the 2025 best new artist Grammy.

Chappell Roan...

LL Cool J hit the MTV VMAs stage Wednesday night with a medley of his classic hits and new tunes to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Def Jam Records.

The rapper — whose performance featured an appearance by Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav and Chuck D, who are two of LL’s original Def Jam labelmates — took to the stage toward the end of the three-hour show.

LL kicked off the high-energy performance with “Headsprung,” with audience members wearing the rapper’s signature Kangol hats, all in red. The cameras then cut to several people in the audience holding signs of goats, with LL rapping his song “The G.O.A.T.,” when Flavor Flav and Chuck D joined him onstage for a performance of their own “Bring the Noise.”

LL then segued briefly into his hits “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Rock the Bells,” “Around the Way Girl” and “Goin’ Back to Cali.

The Jennifer Hudson Show is returning next week with a star-studded lineup to kick off Season 3.

Premiere week guests, beginning on September 16, include Angela Bassett, Sofía Vergara, Dave Bautista, and Marlon Wayans.

But the fun doesn’t stop there, as more A-listers are set to join Hudson throughout the season, like Saweetie, Andrea Bocelli, Jimmy Kimmel, Ariana DeBose, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell and more.

This season’s theme is Choose Joy. Per the season description:

“From fashion and empowerment to heartwarming surprises, Jennifer is on a mission to spread joy to millions of homes across America. The show will feature a dynamic mix of segments, offering unexpected moments for viewers at home, fans on the street, and in-studio audiences alike. This season, Jennifer will highlight a diverse array of guests including celebrities, viral sensations, and everyday heroes, all of whom embody the spirit of choosing joy in their daily lives.

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning musician Anderson .Paak made a star-studded directorial debut at Toronto International Film Festival with “K-pops,” which played as a part of this year’s TIFF Special Presentations. The world premiere in the Princess of Wales Theater buzzed with excitement. Fans of the musician-director and K-Pop alike squealed at each and every celebrity appearance (of which were many), and greeted the film with a standing ovation. More important to .Paak, however, is the film’s heart. During the introduction, he noted that the film was inspired by his son, Soul Rasheed. He joked, “Sure, Soul knows about BTS, but does he know about BET?”

Kpops is screening at Toronto International Film Festival

Just like the director’s personal history, “K-pops” is a perfect Blasian mix where Black and Korean music come together, rather than collide. Here, .Paak himself plays Bj, a biracial Los Angeles-based musician in desperate need of a lucky break.

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, The Perfect Couple and Rebel Ridge.

Rebel Ridge special screening

Netflix hosted a special screening at the Egyptian Theatre on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming release of Rebel Ridge, in partnership with Beyond Fest. Stars Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson and AnnaSophia Robb attended.

Aaron Pierre, AnnaSophia Robb, Jeremy Saulnier and Don Johnson Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist premiere

Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard walked the carpet at the NYC premiere of their new Peacock series

Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson and Will Packer Kevin Hart The Perfect Couple premiere

Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson and Meghann Fahy debuted their Netflix murder mystery series on Wednesday, alongside EPs Susanne Bier,...

Scant months after Q-Tip publicly debated the dubiousness of an “adult-contemporary hip-hop” category on social media comes a completely Tip-produced new album by his Queens neighbor LL Cool J — the 56-year-old rapper-actor’s 14th since his 1984 debut as a teenager. In a year when both Rakim and Masta Ace released new projects, when Common teamed with producer Pete Rock for a stellar throwback album of Nineties-spirited hip-hop, LL’s new effort joins a trend. “Call it traditional hip-hop,” Q-Tip tweeted.

The Force doesn’t nod to modern drill or trap,...

LL Cool J talked about his new album, “The Force,” collaborating with Eminem on the track “Murdergram Deux,” crediting Michael Jackson as a writer on the song “The Force,” learning to rap again, and much more during a track-by-track album special on his new SiriusXM channel, LL Cool J’s The Force Channel.

The Force ChannelAvailable until 10/3 at 3am ETListen on the App

Listen on the App

Featuring LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells Radio host Roxanne Shanté and a live audience, “LL Cool J ‘The Force’ Track-By-Track Album Special” premieres on LL Cool J’s The Force Channel on Friday, September 6, at noon Et and will be available to stream on the SiriusXM app (see more details below). During the show, LL went through his process working with Eminem.

“Me and Em actually went to Dr. Dre’s studio and recorded it out in LA,” LL Cool J said.

LL Cool J and Eminem have officially shared their new song, “Murdergram Deux,” after it leaked earlier this year. Marking the first-ever collaboration between the hip-hop legends, it will appear on LL Cool J’s upcoming album, The Force.

Co-produced by Eminem and Q-Tip, the frantic beat for “Murdergram Deux” is a throwback to the mid-2000s, providing a backdrop for the rappers to go back and forth with a flurry of rapid-fire rhymes.

“Give blessings to my disciples, professional I’m a sniper,” LL raps on his second verse. “Like eight miles away, me and Marshall doing murders/ With dirty burners, break them down and melt them in the furnace.”

While closing out the track, Em name-checks “Crack a Bottle,” his 2009 hit with Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. “Go ahead and crack a bottle, ’cause this is E and J/ Meaning me and James, got that avocado,” he spits. “We the sociopaths,...

Two legendary rappers have come together for a song. On Friday, LL Cool J released his collaboration with Eminem, “Murdergram Deux,” ahead of the release of his album The Force, which drops next Friday.

“Unapologetic and we’re gonna cause a headache. Me and L about to set it, we about to murdergram it/Anyone of y’all can get it,” raps Eminem on the bridge before LL Cool J comes in: “So you might as well forget it/Either way you will regret it, cemetery’s where you’re headed.

Miley Cyrus rose to fame as the Disney girl with her breakthrough role as Miley Stewart in the hit Disney show Hannah Montana. The actress further established a sensational career as a major pop star. Cyrus is already an iconic future in pop culture due to her incredible body of work and recently became a Disney legend at D23.

Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson co-hosted Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party | Credits: NBC

In addition to acting and music, she co-hosted NBC’s Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party, where they entertained audiences through live concerts and sketches during Covid. They promoted the show on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show where Cyrus poked fun at Davidson’s romance with Kim Kardashian. The popular socialite seemed pissed about the joke and unfollowed Cyrus on social media.

Miley Cyrus’ Playful Diss At Pete Davidson-Kim K Romance Did Not Impress...

If Jack Harlow once lit a fire under his career by flirting with Saweetie on a red carpet, the rumors of his suave are true. At a movie premiere — still fresh ground for the Grammy-nominated artist — Harlow is smooth. Taller than you’d expect with a baby face punctuated by diamond earrings, he is several degrees cooler than your average movie star. He doesn’t so much walk a red carpet as he strides his way around it.

Standing on a carpet Wednesday evening in New York City — at the premiere for “The Instigators,” a buddy crime comedy starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, which features Harlow as a petty thief — the rapper told Variety that he’s ready for a fresh try at acting.

“Shit got killed,” he admitted, admirably, about his first role in the 2023 reboot of “White Men Can’t Jump.”

For a first-time actor, that had to sting.

LL Cool J has announced his first album in 11 years, with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee assembling an impressive guest list for new LP The Force.

Eminem, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Saweetie, and Busta Rhymes are just some of the talents that grace LL’s 14th studio album and first since 2013’s Authentic, with Q-Tip serving as producer on the entire project.

“We’re talking 14 tracks of straight fire, all crafted by myself and the one and only Q-Tip,” LL said in a statement.

LL Cool J has announced The Force (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy), his first new album in 11 years. It’s out in full on September 6th via Def Jam Recordings/Virgin Music Group, but you can hear the second single “Passion” below.

The 14-track project was entirely produced by A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip and is packed with all-star features from Eminem, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Saweetie, and more. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, LL Cool J described the process of recording the album as relearning his craft.

“[I was] going back to the drawing board and learning how to rap again,” he said. “The LeBrons, the Stephs, the Jordans and the Kobes, they all go back to the drawing board, they always try to make themselves better. I wasn’t trying to do trendy, and I wasn’t trying to recapture anything I did before.

The 2024 Espy Awards are set to tip off Thursday, July 11 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt in a ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles hosted by Serena Williams.

The ESPN-fronted awards ceremony will be broadcast on ABC and stream on the ESPN app.

ESPN’s YouTube and Facebook pages along with the ESPN app will livestream the red carpet arrivals beginning at 7 p.m. Et/4 p.m. Pt. Christine Williamson, Harry Lyles Jr. and Cam Newton will lead that coverage.

The ESPYs annually gathers sports and entertainment A-listers to commemorate the past year in sports, recognizing major athletic achievements, the best moments and top performers. This year, Caitlin Clark leads all 2024 Espy nominees with three, including a nom in the marquee Best Athlete, Women’s Sports category, where she is joined by U.S. Open winner Coco Gauff, two-time major golf champion Nelly Korda and fellow WNBA star A’ja Wilson.

Pop singer Bebe Rexha showed off her body in a black swimsuit in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

In the caption, she wrote, “For those of you calling me fat, just know my bank account is too.”

She posed on a beach in a semi-see-through black one-piece and white cover-up and on a balcony in another photo wearing sunglasses and facing the camera.

Many celebrities commented on her post, with Paris Hilton and Brittany Cartwright posting a variety of emojis.

Nelly Furtado commented, “They can’t handle it.”

Saweetie called her “thicalicious” with a lip-biting emoji.

Rexha calling out body-shamers comes out after she slammed rapper G-Eazy in a deleted Instagram story, saying that he is a “stuck up ungrateful loser.” She then went into the comments and revealed that her team had made her delete screenshots.

In 2023, Rexha was hit in the face by a phone someone threw onstage during a concert.

Chris Brown has been in the limelight on many occasions and not just for his musical talent. The singer has courted many controversies throughout his career, including receiving a 5 year probation for physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna, which made huge headlines across the world.

R&b singer Chris Brown (image credit: Lukas Gerronimo)

It now seems like his onstage performances too have been marred by a lot of technical issues of late. The singer who is currently on a tour across the country, has been subjected to malfunctions on stage not once, but twice in a week, causing him to walk out mid-way through his concert. Fans have taken to social media to comment on his predicament.

This Grammy Winner Is Unable To Escape His Stage Woes

Chris Brown is currently regaling fans across North America with his 11:11 tour which is hitting the length and breadth of the country.

To close out Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, the second annual Filipino Forces Feast brought together a slew of Filipino-American powerhouses across entertainment, fashion, politics, philanthropy, business, finance and beyond. It was all in the spirit of of one of the Philippines’ best-known traditions: the art of hospitality. (There’s even an official word for it: magiliw na pagtanggap.)

Sponsored by Nike, the event took place on May 29 at a hillside Beverly Hills Estate. It was followed by a starry post-meal soirée that drew guests such as filmmaker Zelda Williams, Harry Shum Jr., Lovecraft Country star Jamie Chung, Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke, filmmaker Byron Atienza, actress Anna Maria Perez de Tagle and others.

A seated five-course dinner was served by LA’s Sampa (helmed by chef Josh Espinosa, previously of Crustacean), with guests including California attorney general Rob Bonta, cinematographer Paul De Lumen, skateboarder Sean Malto,...

Taking cues from The Cosby Show’s iconic spinoff A Different World but updated for some 30 years later, Grown-ish, the Black-ish spawn premiered on Freeform in January 2018 by following Yara Shahidi’s Zoey Johnson, Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Bow’s (Tracee Ellis Ross) firstborn, to college. Similar to its predecessor, Grown-ish tackled many controversial topics, including university investment in the prison system, drug use, pre-nil exploitation of college athletes, sex, the value of college and more, but did so with a fresh voice and perspective.

Zoey’s college world included her competing love interests — woke Black campus activist Aaron (Trevor Jackson) and ultimate hipster Luca (Luka Sabbat) — as well as Latina Republican Ana (Francia Raìsa), Jewish rebel Nomi (Emily Arlook), first-generation Indian American and all-around hustler Vivek (Jordan Buhat), Olympic-bound South Los Angeles track stars Jazz and Sky (sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey, who perform the show’s theme song) and later,...

Muni Long has dropped a sultry remix of her single “Made for Me” featuring Mariah Carey. The original version, produced Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox, and JordanXL, arrived last year and since gone platinum.

“When I got the call from [Jermaine Dupri] to work on the ‘Made For Me’ remix, I said yes immediately,” Carey explained in a statement. “Muni is an amazing writer and performer, and this collaboration is a match made in heaven!”

Long, who has collaborated with everyone from John Legend to Saweetie in recent years, unveiled her third LP,...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for If, Bridgerton and Hit Man.

If premiere

Writer-director John Krasinski joined stars Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Emily Blunt, Bradley Cooper, Awkwafina, Matt Damon, Amy Schumer, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan and Christopher Meloni at the New York premiere of If on Monday.

Bobby Moynihan, Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Alan Kim Bradley Cooper

Bridgerton premiere

Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Lorraine Ashbourne, Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey walked the carpet on Monday at the New York premiere of Bridgerton‘s third season.

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey

Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion premiere

The Paley Center for Media hosted the world premiere of documentary Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion in Los Angeles on Monday,...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Billie Eilish returns in shades of blue with her third studio album, Saweetie is unstoppable in a glossy new single, and Omar Apollo puts his heart on his sleeve on the first peek into his next project. Plus, new music from Zayn, Bebe Rexha, and Lainey Wilson.

Billie Eilish, “Lunch” (YouTube)

Billie Eilish, “The Greatest” (YouTube)

Saweetie, “Nani” (YouTube)

Omar Apollo, “Dispose of Me” (YouTube)

Zayn, “Stardust” (YouTube)

Bebe Rexha,...