Ice Spice has revealed her new full-length debut album is coming in 2024. During an appearance on The Today Show, Ice Spice confirmed the release, stating, “I’m so excited.” The album will be titled Y2K.
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7x GRAMMY Award nominee BJ The Chicago Kid is hitting the road again with the much-anticipated The Gravy Tour! The tour is set to kick off on April 27th, 2024, at Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, Virginia. It will traverse major cities like New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Atlanta before concluding in Honolulu, Hawaii, at The Blue Note Hawaii on June 6th. Fans can expect a soulful experience featuring tracks from BJ’s latest LP, Gravy, as well as classics and fan favorites.
Accompanying the tour announcement is the release of “Honey,” the latest in a series of live performances with Chlöe. The performance showcases their musical chemistry, with the duo delivering an enchanting rendition of the buzzing single.
BJ The Chicago Kid’s album, Gravy, released in late 2023, has garnered critical acclaim for its soulful mastery, featuring collaborations with industry legends such as Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire, Coco Jones, Andra Day, Robert Glasper, Cory Henry, and Freddie Gibbs. The album has amassed over 11 million streams across various platforms, solidifying BJ’s status as a powerhouse in contemporary soul music.
You can see the full run of dates below.
4/27 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere Music Hall
4/30 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/1 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/2 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/3 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/4 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/5 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/9 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery Philadelphia
5/10 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery Philadelphia
5/11 – Pittsburgh, PA – City Winery Pittsburgh
5/13 – Chicago, IL – City Winery Chicago
5/14 – Chicago, IL – City Winery Chicago
5/15 – Chicago, IL – City Winery Chicago
5/18 – Minneapolis, MO – The Dakota (2 Shows)
5/21 – St. Louis, MO – City Winery St. Louis
5/22 – St. Louis, MO – City Winery St. Louis
5/24 – Nashville, TN – City Winery Nashville
5/25 – Atlanta, GA – City Winery Atlanta
5/26 – Atlanta, GA – City Winery Atlanta
5/27 – Atlanta, GA – City Winery Atlanta
5/31 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Napa (2 Shows)
6/1 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Napa (2 Shows)
6/5 – Honolulu, HI – Blue Note Hawaii (2 Shows)
6/6 – Honolulu, HI – Blue Note Hawaii (2 Shows)
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Idris Elba will get a second run in Hijack. According to Variety, Apple TV+ will set up a second season for the show where Elba stars as Sam Nelson.
In season one, Nelson was a passenger on an hour plane ride from Dubai to London that terrorists hijacked. Nelson was able to diffuse the situation, uncovering the mystery along the way.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after Season 1,” Elba said. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!”
“Global audiences were on tenterhooks watching Idris’ riveting performance in ‘Hijack,’ and we’re thrilled to be working again with 60Forty and Idiotlamp on an equally compelling Season 2,” said Jay Hunt, Apple TV+’s creative director for Europe.
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In anticipation of Super Bowl LVIII, Gatorade and DJ Khaled are set to announce their exciting partnership for the launch of Gatorade iD, a groundbreaking free membership platform offering exclusive benefits to its members.
Gatorade iD provides members with personalized equipment, limited drops, and special rewards. The platform aims to elevate the experience for sports enthusiasts and Gatorade fans by offering unique and tailored perks.
To kick off the collaboration, DJ Khaled will be the first to curate his capsule collection, aptly named the “Gatorade x DJ Khaled” capsule, available exclusively for Gatorade iD members. The capsule will be unveiled during Super Bowl week and accessible on Gatorade.com.
The “Gatorade x DJ Khaled” capsule includes:
“I’ve loved Gatorade since I was a kid and to this day, I have it in the studio with me to fuel my creativity,” said DJ Khaled. “I’m so blessed they gave me the keys to create this legendary capsule. Gatorade, We The Best and Jordan Brand…we all icons and this is just proof!”
“Since debuting the Gx platform in 2015, innovations have fueled the brand’s evolution from a sports drink to a fully connected performance and wellness ecosystem. More recently, Gx Collabs first gave Gatorade roster athletes a chance to use Gx bottles as blank canvases for self-expression. We are excited to bring a personalization capability that was once only available to pro athletes to every athlete worldwide. In the future, Gatorade iD will add rewards and broader personalization to become each athlete’s curated corner of the Gatorade universe,” said Gatorade Chief Brand Officer, Anuj Bhasin. “DJ Khaled sits at the intersection of sport, music, entertainment and now, Gatorade culture. We’re extremely excited to partner with him on the launch of Gatorade iD.”
This innovative collaboration between Gatorade and DJ Khaled is poised to bring fans an exciting fusion of sports, music, and style, offering them a chance to engage with exclusive merchandise and experiences through the Gatorade iD platform.
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Nicki Minaj hasn’t taken her foot off the gas since hearing what Megan Thee Stallion had to say on her “HISS” diss track. Some watching are feeling concerned for the Trinidadian as she continues to rant on various social media platforms. Still, she remains determined to “get even” with her fellow femcee, sharing a hateful song of her own called “Big Foot.” To make matters worse, while Meg didn’t mention Minaj by name on her record, the latter’s latest song name-drops Thee Stallion multiple times and names others she’s previously been affiliated with.
Internet users have been picking sides over the past few days, and while Kris Jenner was happy to hear her name on “HISS,” other stars are standing behind the Queen of Rap’s “Big Foot.” Besides the new music hitting DSPs, Barbz and Hotties have been going at it online non-stop. Recently, Cardi B’s listeners, the Bardi Gang, have joined in, standing up for Thee Stallion after Minaj’s followers doxxed the location of the Houston-born artist’s mother’s grave.
Nicki Minaj will never get a sympathy article tho… pic.twitter.com/ARG4cRpWUG
— Banjee Barbie
(@BoujeeNBanjee) January 31, 2024
As a result of this, security efforts at the late Mrs. Pete’s gravesite have been amped up to protect her and Megan’s family. At the same time, one of Cardi’s listeners appears to have shared where the late Robert Maraj’s body lies in Utica, New York. When one of the mother of one’s fans reposted the blurred out screenshot, they speculated, “Nicki Minaj will never get a sympathy article tho.”
Even as tensions continue to rise between Barbz, Hotties, and the Bardi Gang, Megan Thee Stallion maintains a laser-sharp focus on this next chapter of her career. Following “HISS,” the Houston native announced her plans for a new album and accompanying tour coming soon. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
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The iconic OREO cookie is making a grand return to the spotlight with a brand-new campaign to captivate audiences during the Big Game. In a highly anticipated 30-second spot titled “Twist on It,” OREO showcases the playful and decision-making aspect of its cookie-eating experience.
During the second quarter of the Big Game, the ad takes viewers on a journey through history, portraying pivotal moments influenced by the twist of an OREO cookie. From the Trojan Horse entering Troy to encounters with aliens, the commercial humorously demonstrates how the twist of an OREO has played a crucial role in some of the world’s most famous decisions.
“I am so excited that the OREO brand is returning to the Big Game in a big way with a campaign that cements the brand’s cultural relevance and playful identity,” said Michelle Deignan, Vice President, OREO, US. “This year, in our quest to fight the seriousness of adulthood, we’re encouraging fans to put a lighthearted twist on the overanalyzed and overcomplicated act of making a decision.”
Kris Jenner, the renowned family matriarch and longtime OREO fan, makes a cameo appearance in a flashback to the mid-2000s. The clip humorously reveals how Kris let an OREO cookie decide whether to invite the world to “keep up with” her family, turning a major decision into a playful twist.
“I’ve been lucky to see how OREO cookies playfully bring people together, especially with my kids when they were growing up, and now my grandkids,” said Jenner. “It was fun to shoot this campaign and imagine how OREO cookies played a major role in one of the most influential decisions that I’ve made – wouldn’t it be fun if the twist of an OREO led to our family going on air. Maybe it did!”
Created by The Martin Agency and directed by Emmy award winner Dave Laden, the campaign highlights OREO’s enduring cultural relevance. It engages with fans through its unique approach to decision-making. The brand, celebrating 110 years, reinforces its status as the cookie to keep up with in this entertaining and delightful Big Game spot.
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Over the past few months, internet users have discovered Bobbi Althoff — a social media personality who gained traction by interviewing rappers like Drake and more celebrities. Her deadpan personality raised questions as to whether she actually liked the people she was speaking to.
This was elevated when fans had noticed that Drake unfollowed Althoff shortly after their interview, as she had also been spotted at his concert — in a viral moment where she does the same deadpan expression. Their interview was also eventually removed.
Here’s what to know.
According to Althoff, no, they don’t. She recently appeared on Keke Palmer’s podcast, where she was asked about Drake and the unfollowing.
“He’s a very nice person,” Althoff added. “Him and Funny Marco. Both of them definitely changed my whole entire life.”
She also answered that the two speak quite a bit, with the last time she talked to Drake being “a couple weeks, maybe a month ago.”
Later in Althoff’s interview with Palmer, the two touched on the rumors about her being an “industry plant,” as they joked about sharing the same manager. “I don’t have any ties, though,” Althoff said. “I feel like my life would have been a lot easier if I had ties.”
Nia Long has been cast as the mother of Michael Jackson in a biopic due out next year. “Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career. I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times,” director Antoine Fuqua said of the casting choice.
The cast of Long rounds out the car nucleus of the Jackson family. Jafaar Jackson, the real-life nephew of Michael, will portray his uncle. Meanwhile, Oscar nominee Colman Domingo was revealed as Michael’s father Joe last week. The film, due for release in April 2025, is already being hailed by fans as a potential Oscar contender in 2026. The rest of the Jackson family is yet to be cast. Are you excited about Long’s casting? Let us know in the comments.
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Best known for her comedy work, Long has been acting since the early 90s. She received acclaim for her dramatic role in Boyz n the Hood before becoming better known for comedic work. This includes the Big Momma’s House and Are We There Yet? franchises in the early 2000s. However, she has the gravitas for drama. In 2023, she appeared in the uniquely-shot Missing as the kidnapped mother of the protagonist.
However, Long is also well-known for her real-life drama. She became a central figure in the firing of Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka in 2023. After Udoka was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a team staffer, much focus was put on Long, his then-fiancee. The couple split soon after the news came to light. Later, Long publicly criticized the Celtics for not protecting her and her privacy amid the fallout from the firing and infidelity revelations.
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