Month: August 2021

Lizzo hinted at dropping new music, on Instagram Sunday, which some of her fans have theorized will be a collaborative effort with Harry Styles.

“Don’t even like this post cus you REALLY gon like my post tomorrow,” she captioned a post with several “shhh” emojis.

Lizzo’s last release, her hit album, Cuz I Love You, arrived in 2019, but she’s been mostly quiet on the music front in the years since. She has, however, been quite busy on social media. From building an Internet friendship with Chris Evans to dealing with trolls, she’d made headlines for her posting.

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Earlier this week, Lizzo had to shut down rumors that she killed someone during a stage dive.

“So, I’ve seen a lot of annoying things about me on the internet but the thing that bothers me the most is this rumor that I stage-dived at a concert and killed somebody,” said Lizzo on TikTok. “Like, that rumor, it’s a lie, first of all. I’ve never stage dived in my life and bitch, how, like– killed somebody!? Y’all really gon’ put that on my motherfuckin’ name? Like, I know I’m big but bitch, I’m not that fuckin’ big.”

Check out Lizzo’s Instagram post below.

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Roddy Ricch’s “Late at Night” has reached number one on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart, marking his fifth number one on the chart to date. The single saw a 17% bump in plays, last week.

In total, Ricch’s five songs to hit number one on Rhythmic Airplay are “Ballin,” with Mustard, “The Box,” “High Fashion,”  DaBaby’s “Rockstar,” featuring Ricch, and lastly “Late at Night.”

The song also cracked the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay top 10, landing at number 6 on that chart.

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Prior to the song’s release, Ricch teased “Late at Night” while speaking with Nick Cannon, earlier this year.

“Me and X went in on it, I got to co-direct with him and you know, just set a whole vibe, tell a whole story through the music video,” he said. “Couple special guests on there, so I just wanna see how they gon’ react to this and then let it continue.”

Ricch’s last album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, was released in 2019. Later that year, he earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance for Nipsey Hussle’s single “Racks in the Middle.”

Check out the Michael Jackson-inspired music video for “Late at Night” below.

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Nelly’s longtime girlfriend, Shantel Jackson, has announced that the two have broken up after fans inquired about the status of their relationship, on Instagram, this week.

“R u nelly still together i love seeing u guys together,” one of Jackson’s followers commented on a picture she shared, Saturday.

“No we’re not ….. Just friends,” Jackson answered.

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The couple had been dating since 2014. Jackson even stuck by the “Ride Wit Me” singer’s side following a since-dropped charge of second-degree rape on Oct. 7, 2017.

Back in 2020, Nelly had said that Jackson was “the one.”

“I would not want my life to not have Shantel in it,” Nelly admitted in a video shot for his appearance on Dancing With The Stars. “We’ve been seeing each other for five or six years. Any time you can connect with somebody like that, it works out for the long run. She’s sweet, beautiful, and the more we got to know each other, she’s just as beautiful inside.”

Nelly even told Entertainment Tonight that he was working towards marrying her.

“We have so much in common,” Nelly told ET. “She grew up in the inner city, she knows what it’s like to go through certain things in life when you grow up in the inner city.”

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Kyle Kuzma’s SUV was stolen, early Sunday morning, and taken on a high-speed chase around Hollywood, sources have informed TMZ. By the end of the pursuit, the driver rammed into a cop car and sent an officer to the hospital to treat minor injuries.

The driver of the Chevy Tahoe crashed into a gate at Belmont High School around 1:30 AM. The suspect was then taken into police custody and hit with numerous charges. They were also taken to a hospital to be treated with an apparent leg injury.

TMZ reports that it remains unclear where the SUV was stolen from, whether it be Kuzma’s house or somewhere else.

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News of Kuzma’s tough luck comes days after the former Laker was traded to the Wizards in exchange for Russell Westbrook.

Kuzma recently reflected on his time in Los Angeles with an Instagram post, Friday, thanking the city for welcoming him.

“Lakeshow we’ve had a journey. I was 21 and just a young pup coming here and you guys opened up your arms openly and accepted me into the LA community!” he wrote in the post.

He concluded: “I wouldn’t change anything about my journey everything has been a lesson to me! Ive learned the game of basketball from some of the best players to ever do it on earth while being in LA and now it’s time for me to get out there and really spread my wings and be who I say I am💯….LUV LA I’m a laker for life.

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Kyle Kuzma’s SUV was stolen, early Sunday morning, and taken on a high-speed chase around Hollywood, sources have informed TMZ. By the end of the pursuit, the driver rammed into a cop car and sent an officer to the hospital to treat minor injuries.

The driver of the Chevy Tahoe crashed into a gate at Belmont High School around 1:30 AM. The suspect was then taken into police custody and hit with numerous charges. They were also taken to a hospital to be treated with an apparent leg injury.

TMZ reports that it remains unclear where the SUV was stolen from, whether it be Kuzma’s house or somewhere else.

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News of Kuzma’s tough luck comes days after the former Laker was traded to the Wizards in exchange for Russell Westbrook.

Kuzma recently reflected on his time in Los Angeles with an Instagram post, Friday, thanking the city for welcoming him.

“Lakeshow we’ve had a journey. I was 21 and just a young pup coming here and you guys opened up your arms openly and accepted me into the LA community!” he wrote in the post.

He concluded: “I wouldn’t change anything about my journey everything has been a lesson to me! Ive learned the game of basketball from some of the best players to ever do it on earth while being in LA and now it’s time for me to get out there and really spread my wings and be who I say I am💯….LUV LA I’m a laker for life.

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Kyle Kuzma’s SUV was stolen, early Sunday morning, and taken on a high-speed chase around Hollywood, sources have informed TMZ. By the end of the pursuit, the driver rammed into a cop car and sent an officer to the hospital to treat minor injuries.

The driver of the Chevy Tahoe crashed into a gate at Belmont High School around 1:30 AM. The suspect was then taken into police custody and hit with numerous charges. They were also taken to a hospital to be treated with an apparent leg injury.

TMZ reports that it remains unclear where the SUV was stolen from, whether it be Kuzma’s house or somewhere else.

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News of Kuzma’s tough luck comes days after the former Laker was traded to the Wizards in exchange for Russell Westbrook.

Kuzma recently reflected on his time in Los Angeles with an Instagram post, Friday, thanking the city for welcoming him.

“Lakeshow we’ve had a journey. I was 21 and just a young pup coming here and you guys opened up your arms openly and accepted me into the LA community!” he wrote in the post.

He concluded: “I wouldn’t change anything about my journey everything has been a lesson to me! Ive learned the game of basketball from some of the best players to ever do it on earth while being in LA and now it’s time for me to get out there and really spread my wings and be who I say I am💯….LUV LA I’m a laker for life.

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Ariana Grande is the latest artist who will perform in Fornite, joining the ranks of hip-hop artists like Travis Scott and Young Thug who have also dropped into the virtual world. Grande announced the upcoming sets, titled the “Rift Tour,” on his social media, Sunday.

“Working with Epic and the Fortnite team to bring my music to life inside the game has been so fun and such an honor,” the pop singer said in a statement. “I can’t wait to join my fans and see all of your reactions to such an unforgettable, magical journey to new realities.”

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“Fortnite is a place for the imagination and the impossible,” added Phil Rampulla, head of brand at Epic Games. “With the Rift Tour, we’re bringing a musical journey to life that players can experience, feel, and join alongside their friends. We’re so grateful to have an iconic superstar like Ariana Grande and her team join us for a musical experience at metaverse scale, and for players and fans alike to experience the Rift Tour!”

In 2020, Travis Scott’s “Astronomical” Fortnite show set records for the game, as 12.3 million gamers tuned in.

Check out Grande’s reveal below.

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Ariana Grande is the latest artist who will perform in Fornite, joining the ranks of hip-hop artists like Travis Scott and Young Thug who have also dropped into the virtual world. Grande announced the upcoming sets, titled the “Rift Tour,” on his social media, Sunday.

“Working with Epic and the Fortnite team to bring my music to life inside the game has been so fun and such an honor,” the pop singer said in a statement. “I can’t wait to join my fans and see all of your reactions to such an unforgettable, magical journey to new realities.”

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“Fortnite is a place for the imagination and the impossible,” added Phil Rampulla, head of brand at Epic Games. “With the Rift Tour, we’re bringing a musical journey to life that players can experience, feel, and join alongside their friends. We’re so grateful to have an iconic superstar like Ariana Grande and her team join us for a musical experience at metaverse scale, and for players and fans alike to experience the Rift Tour!”

In 2020, Travis Scott’s “Astronomical” Fortnite show set records for the game, as 12.3 million gamers tuned in.

Check out Grande’s reveal below.

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Both Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and Pheonix Suns veteran Chris Paul have opted to enter free agency ahead of Monday’s 6:00 PM ET start time. Despite declining their respective contract options, both players are expected to return to their former teams after negotiating new deals.

“Multiple teams I’ve spoken with have said the message from Phoenix is abundantly clear that Chris Paul will re-up with the #Suns and therefore have little reason to pursue him in FA — despite the immense interest CP would command,” ESPN’s Jordan Schultz reported on Twitter.

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Paul joined the Suns in 2020 and was set to make $44,211,146 for the 2021-22 season. With the Suns, Paul led Phoenix to the team’s first NBA Finals appearance since 1992-93.

As for Leonard, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says the superstar turned down his $36 million salary for the 2021-22 season, but also will likely return to L.A.

“Kawhi Leonard has declined his $36M player option for next season and becomes a free agent, per source,” Woj tweeted. “Now, the expectation is that Leonard will negotiate a new deal to stay with Clippers.”

Now being a 10-year veteran, Leonard will be eligible for the 35 percent max extension worth at least $39,344,970 per season. 

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Kevin Abstract reacted to DaBaby’s recent homophobic rant on Twitter, Saturday, and commented on having to perform on the same stage at Lollapalooza. DaBaby has since been removed from the festival’s lineup.

“wow brockhampton and dababy really play the same day on the same stage tomorrow,” Abstract tweeted.

“Heath ledger wit some dreads I just gave my n***a head wow,” he continued, referencing Brockhampton’s 2017 song, “STAR.“

“JUS SUCKED A HUGE DICK IN PARKING LOT,” he added.

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Ahead of both artists’ sets, Sunday, Lollapalooza announced on social media that DaBaby had been removed from the lineup and Young Thug would now be performing in the 9:00 PM time slot.

“Lollapalooza was founded on diversity, inclusivity, respect, and love,” the festival’s Twitter page posted. “With that in mind, DaBaby will no longer be performing at Grant Park tonight. Young Thug will now perform at 9:00pm on the Bud Light Seltzer Stage, and G Herbo will perform at 4:00pm on the T-Mobile Stage.”

DaBaby has yet to comment on the festival’s decision; however, earlier this week, he released a new music video for his song, “Giving What It’s Supposed To Give,” in which he addressed the controversy.

Check out Abstract’s tweets below.