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Nicki Minaj To Star In Animated Series “Lady Danger”

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Nicki Minaj is stepping into another acting role, this time voicing a character in a new animated series. The iconic rapper has kept very busy recently. Last month, she dropped her new track “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.” The song had fans and critics alike singing Nicki’s praises. Then came the news that the rapper had signed four new artists to her label. Shortly after, Nicki appeared at Rolling Loud in Los Angeles alongside Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. The set saw Minaj performing old classics like “Bed Rock” and “Truffle Butter.” In recent weeks, she has liked tweets about signing Ice Spice to her label, leading many to believe that it may be happening. Somehow, even with all of this, Nicki still has time to sign on to a new acting role.

Lady Danger will be an animated series produced by 50 Cent’s production company, G-Unit Film & TV. Nicki will serve as executive producer in addition to voicing the lead role. The series will follow a betrayed government field agent who was left for dead by her team. She is resurrected by Lady Danger, “an afrofuturistic ass-kicking Agent of B.O.O.T.I (Bureau of Organized Terrorism Intervention).” According to Deadline, the series will air on Amazon’s Freevee. Until it airs, Nicki has plenty of other things on her plate, including some highly-publicized beef.

Nicki’s Beef With Megan Thee Stallion

As usual, Nicki has been throwing plenty of shade recently. On her newest single, “Red Ruby Da Sleeze,” many fans noticed some jabs at fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion. “700 on them horses when we fixing to leave,” Nicki raps on the song. “But I don’t f*ck with horses since Christopher Reeves.” The line, perceived by many to be the most obvious Megan diss, was not the only one. Nicki also references the Megan Thee Stallion shooting incident, in which Tory Lanez reportedly said “dance, b*tch” before shooting her in the foot. “That 40 cal a make’em dance like a go go,” says Nicki, allegedly dissing Megan once again.

Nicki has had beef with many other people in the industry over the years. What caused it is still a mystery. Some say that it was Meg’s collab with Cardi B, but that has not been confirmed by either party. It seems neither party is too bothered by the situation, though, as neither has publicly addressed it in any obvious way. Either way, Nicki is making sure she continues getting her checks. What do you think of the news about Nicki’s new role? Are you excited to see it? Let us know in the comments.

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Harry Potter Series Announced For HBO Max: Watch

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The world of Harry Potter is catching a second wind. Recently, the Wizarding World has hung in the balance. The Fantastic Beasts movies, which began in 2016, have fizzled out. Many fans believed they never captured the magic of the original series. Unfortunately, the movies only lessened in quality as time went on. The third film in the franchise, The Secrets of Dumbledore, was released last year with barely an ounce of the attention and adoration of the others. The reasons for this are debatable, but Warner Brothers made it clear that the third Fantastic Beasts film would be the last. For a time, it seemed like this might be the end of Harry Potter as we knew it.

Since the release of the final film in the original series, there have been murmurs of a television series. WB reportedly explored the idea over a decade ago. However, with the advent of the MCU, every studio began to focus on universe expansion. As such, WB decided to move forward with a prequel Potter series. Sadly, a myriad of issues from bad box office to fans’ disappointment in J.K. Rowling caused WB to cut the prequels short. What was originally intended to be a five-film series was pared down to three. Still, it seems there is hope for Potter fans that want more.

HBO Officially Announces Harry Potter TV Series

Last week, it was reported that WB was once again approaching the idea of a Harry Potter streaming series. The studio had allegedly been in talks with HBO Max about it. The report also stated that the series would focus on the original seven books instead of expanding upon them. It appears that last week’s report was correct because HBO has now released an announcement trailer.

The trailer doesn’t show much, unfortunately, but the prospect of the series itself was enough for fans. Many expressed excitement upon hearing the news. Some, however, approached with trepidation. “[I] always dreamed of a Harry Potter series that would adapt each book,” one fan said. “But now that it’s happened it scares me.” Another chimed in to agree, “Can’t help but think about all the things we won’t be getting: a cinematic release, Daniel, Rupert and Emma, John Williams’ iconic score, etc.” What do you think of the news? Let us know in the comments below!

The Weeknd Announces “The Idol Vol. 1”

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The Weeknd has announced a new project that will be arriving soon titled The Idol Vol. 1. The “Blinding Lights” singer teased the effort with a clip of himself in the studio on social media, Wednesday afternoon.

“THE IDOL VOL. 1 💿 coming soon (double fantasy & jealous guy just a taste),” The Weeknd wrote in the post. The clip comes after The Weeknd recently teased working on new music with Future during a rare live stream on Instagram. The two previously collaborated on “Low Life” from Future’s project, EVOL, as well as “All I Know” off of The Weeknd’s album, Starboy. During the live stream, The Weeknd also seemed to hint at making a surprise appearance during Coachella this weekend.

The Weeknd On His “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 27: In this image released on December 7, The Weeknd performs during his “After Hours Til Dawn” tour at SoFi Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Live Nation)

A new project for The Weeknd will mark his first since 2022’s critically acclaimed Dawn FM. With “Vol. 1” in the title, there’s also the implication that more projects will be on the way. The announcement comes as HBO prepares to release The Weeknd’s new series of the same name at some point this year. The show has dealt with numerous behind-the-scenes issues which were detailed by Rolling Stone in an exposé, earlier this year. They cited 13 sources close to the production who described it as a “shit show,” mentioning constant delays, reshoots, and rewrites.

HBO later addressed the piece in a statement. “The creators and producers of The Idol have been working hard to create one of HBO’s most exciting and provocative original programs. The initial approach on the show and production of the early episodes, unfortunately, did not meet HBO standards so we chose to make a change,” the statement read. “Throughout the process, the creative team has been committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and mutually respectful working environment.” The Weeknd also fired back at Rolling Stone with a video on Twitter featuring himself in character discussing the outlet.

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SZA Announces More “SOS Tour” Dates In North America & Europe

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SZA has announced dozens of new tour dates in both North America and Europe. The SOS singer shared her performing schedule for the rest of 2023 with fans on Tuesday. She’ll be headlining 10 dates in Europe with Raye listed as an opener before returning to the U.S. for another 23 shows.

The news comes after Billboard reported that SZA’s original 18-date tour grossed $34.5 million and sold 238,000 tickets. This results in an average of about $1.9 million and 12,812 tickets per night. The performances ran from February 21 through March 23.

SZA On The “SOS Tour”

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – MARCH 19: Singer SZA performs on stage during her ‘The SOS North American Tour’ at Rogers Arena on March 19, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty Images)

Presale tickets for SZA’s new dates will be going on sale on Wednesday, April 12 at 10:00 AM, local time. If any remain afterward, a general sale will go down on Friday, April 14 at 12:00 PM, local time.

SZA released SOS back in December 2022 with features from Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard. The album sold 318,000 album equivalent units in its first week and became SZA’s first project to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. It’s since gone double platinum. Check out the dates for her new shows below.

European Dates

Thu Jun 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome*

Mon Jun 5 – Paris, France – Accor Arena*

Wed Jun 7 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion*

Fri Jun 9 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena*

Sun Jun 11 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

Tue Jun 13 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena*

Thu Jun 15 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro*

Sat Jun 17 – London, UK – The O2*

Sun Jun 18 – London, UK – The O2*

Wed Jun 21 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena*

*With Raye

North American Dates:

Wed Sep 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center

Fri Sep 22 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Sun Sep 24 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Tue Sep 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^

Thu Sep 28 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sat Sep 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sun Oct 01 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Wed Oct 04 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Fri Oct 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Sat Oct 07 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Tue Oct 10 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Wed Oct 11 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Sat Oct 14 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sun Oct 15 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center

Wed Oct 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Thu Oct 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena

Sun Oct 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Mon Oct 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Thu Oct 26 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Sat Oct 28 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Sun Oct 29 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

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Lil Baby Announces “It’s Only Us” Summer Tour With GloRilla, The Kid LAROI & More

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Lil Baby just announced his upcoming “It’s Only Us” summer tour, whose lineup should have fans going crazy. Moreover, he’s hitting the road alongside The Kid LAROI, Rylo Rodriguez, GloRilla, Gloss Up, and Hunxho, making for a stacked roster of performers. Also, the tour will run a considerable trek all throughout the nation, with only some states and cities like New York not getting a show. Still, maybe more shows will be added to this tour later, which presumably is in promotion of his recent album It’s Only Me.

Furthermore, this isn’t all that fans of the Atlanta MC have to look forward to when it comes to new moves from the “Freestyle” MC. Recently, Honestly, Nevermind producer Black Coffee hinted at a joint project between Lil Baby and Drake. When it comes to their previous chemistry, tracks like “Wants & Needs” point to a potentially dangerous combination in the studio that should see each rapper in top form. With that news exciting fans for the future, Baby fortunately affirmed that there was new music on the way in the caption of his tour announcement post. It shows the rapper calling his tour cohorts and asking them to join him in giving something special to his fans.

Lil Baby Announces Summer Tour

Said special treat is manifesting into a likely amazing tour with all these artists, as Lil Baby is quite the accomplished performer. His rap speed and focus doesn’t waver in front of stage lights, and his run from late July up until late September is bound to please his die-hards. If you want to snag a ticket to see Lil Baby, they go on sale on his website on Thursday (April 13). Not only that, but his website indicates a presale happening on Tuesday (April 11) at 10 a.m. EDT. You can find more specific tour and venue info there, and peep his tour dates at each city down below. For the latest news and updates on Lil Baby, come back to HNHH.

Lil Baby “It’s Only Us” Summer Tour Dates
Houston, Texas: July 26
Austin, Texas: July 28
Dallas, Texas: July 29
Phoenix, Arizona: August 1
San Diego, California: August 2
Las Vegas, Nevada: August 4
Los Angeles, California: August 5
Oakland, California: August 6
Sacramento, California: August 9
Seattle, Washington: August 12
Salt Lake City, Utah: August 14
Denver, Colorado: August 15
St. Louis, Missouri: August 17
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: August 18
Minneapolis, Minnesota: August 19
Detroit, Michigan: August 23
Chicago, Illinois: August 24
Columbus, Ohio: August 26
Washington, District of Columbia: August 31
Boston, Massachusetts: September 2
Baltimore, Maryland: September 3
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: September 5
Indianapolis, Indiana: September 6
Memphis, Tennessee: September 7
Louisville, Kentucky: September 8
Nashille, Tennessee: September 9
Raleigh, North Carolina: September 11
Charlotte, North Carolina: September 12
Tampa, Floria: September 15
Jacksonville, Florida: September 16
New Orleans, Louisiana: September 19
Fort Lauderdale, Florida: September 22

Tyrese Confirms A 2nd TGT Album Is On The Way

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Tyrese says that the R&B supergroup TGT, comprised of himself, Ginuwine, and Tank, is releasing a second album. Tyrese confirmed the news during a recent episode of iHeartMedia’s R&B Money podcast. The show is hosted by Tank and J. Valentine.

“I got some great news for you, Tank and J,” Tyrese revealed. “Atlantic Records has officially agreed to sign TGT for a second album… yeah, congratulations.” The two then discussed the idea of making another album together but didn’t give a release date. They felt it best to come to an agreement on that with Ginuwine present. Elsewhere in the interview, they discussed their personal lives, Tyrese’s acting career, and more.

Tyrese Performing With Ginuwine & Tank

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 29: (L-R) Singers Elgin Baylor Lumpkin aka Ginuwine, Tyrese Darnell Gibson aka Tyrese, and Durrell Babbs aka Tank of TGT perform onstage at the Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz And Jennifer Hudson Concert Presented By King.com during the 2014 BET Experience At L.A. LIVE on June 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

TGT released its debut studio album, Three Kings, back in 2013. It debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Tyrese recently reflected on working with Tank during a post on Instagram, last month. “Don’t ever question anyone success when I have to so successful, they still like Lyons got that hunger and desire to be the VERY BEST in all aspects,” Tyrese began. “Very intimidating to work with them but the results are beastly!!!!!!”

He added: “Dear Tank, if we have a figure is TGT Let me announce it now I don’t want no smoke with your vocals….. if you can look at my last post, does anybody recognize the room that I’m singing in? Does it look familiar? I’m back in the saddle for real and I’m very familiar place…. This #BeautifulPain Album has already changed my life. Another level is coming. I don’t do things for awards, but if there’s a such thing as 8 GRAMMY noms and maybe 2 wins? I’ll be happy with that.”

Tyrese’s Conversation With Tank & J. Valentine

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Megan Thee Stallion & Mariah Carey Are 2023 Pride In The Park Headliners

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Megan Thee Stallion and Mariah Carey are the latest icons to headline the stage at the Los Angeles-based Pride Month concert. An annual staple, Pride in the Park includes a range of live shows. Musicians, artists, and other entertainers all show up to entertain attendees. Sadly, the event was canceled two years in a row due to the COVID pandemic. In 2022, the celebration made its triumphant return to LA State Historic Park. It featured performances from artists like Christina Aguilera and Anitta. This year promises to be no less exciting with headliners like Meg and Mariah. Both artists have rabid fanbases and a large presence in the LGBTQ+ community.

Mariah has not been the subject of much drama recently, but Megan Thee Stallion has certainly been making headlines. She has recently been embroiled in a highly publicized legal battle against Tory Lanez. In 2020, she accused Lanez of shooting her in the foot. The two had been leaving a party together and got into an altercation, resulting in the injury. It was a long road for Meg, but it was worth it. As of December, a jury found Lanez guilty of the crime. Subsequently, he has now filed a motion for retrial. If the original verdict is upheld, Lanez will be looking at 22 years of prison time. He will also face deportation to his home country of Canada once his sentence has been served. The outcome is still unknown, but Meg is already moving on. She has announced that she is working on new music and now has several large headlining gigs lined up.

Mariah And Meg Pay Tribute To LGBTQ+ Fans

Both Mariah and Megan took to social media to announce their co-headlining gig. They expressed excitement about the opportunity to perform, acknowledging their fans in the community in the process. “I’m thrilled and honored to be a part of LA Pride 2023,” Mariah said on her Instagram. “I am happy to be back in-person celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community here in Southern California and throughout all of the lands!!!” Meg also made a statement expressing her appreciation of the event’s inclusivity and diversity. “I can’t wait to headline LA Pride in the Park and celebrate the phenomenal LGBTQIA+ community,” said Meg. “This incredible event advocates diversity, inclusivity, and equality, so I’m honored to perform and have a blast with all of the Hotties in attendance.”

Both artists seem to be in good places in their lives, respectively. Mariah recently celebrated her 54th birthday on vacation with her boyfriend and her kids. She was beaming in videos and pictures posted to her Instagram, where she showed love to her fans and family. In Megan’s case, her comeback is in full effect after she took a small hiatus during the court case against Lanez. Though the battle is ongoing, the December verdict was a huge win for her. What better way to celebrate than performing at Pride?

Lauryn Hill And Megan Thee Stallion Announced As 2023 Essence Festival Headliners

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Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion have been tapped to headline the 2023 Essence Festival in New Orleans. The pair will perform alongside artists like Monica, Wizkid, and Coco Jones. They are in good company, as previous headliners have been iconic artists like Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, and Pharrell. Both Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion are iconic in their own right, so they should feel right at home among the previous headliners. It’s a cause for celebration for both artists, albeit for very different reasons.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the release of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, a legendary debut album. It sold more than 10 million copies in the United States alone, earning it a diamond certification. Rolling Stone called it the best rap album ever. It also debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. For those who don’t follow Lauryn Hill, it may come as a bit of a surprise that she has never released another studio album. Professional and personal troubles led her to shy away from the limelight, but her debut album is still considered by many to be one of the best of all time. To commemorate the 25 years since its release, Hill will be performing the album in full at the festival.

Another Headlining Gig For Megan Thee Stallion

The announcement of Megan Thee Stallion as a headliner is another win for the artist, who has also been announced as a headliner for LA’s 2023 Pride In The Park Festival. In December, her trial against Tory Lanez wrapped up when he was found guilty of shooting her in 2020. The pair had been leaving a party at Kylie Jenner’s house when they got into an argument, which resulted in the shooting. So, although Megan hasn’t necessarily disappeared from the public eye, much of the news surrounding recently has been related to the Tory Lanez incident. Earlier today, Lanez filed for a retrial. If the previous verdict is upheld, he could be facing more than 20 years in prison; Megan, however, is moving forward with her life. In addition to her headlining gigs, she also announced recently that she is working on new music.

The Essence Festival began in 1995 and has since become a New Orleans staple. The list of esteemed artists that have been hosted at the festival since its inception is intimidating, with performances by everyone from Destiny’s Child to Aretha Franklin. The 2023 lineup is already shaping up to be a good one, but it seems that Essence has more even announcements to come. In an Instagram post announcing the headliners, they told followers to “keep [their] notifications on, as this is the FIRST of many announcements.” Will you be at the 2023 Essence Festival? Who do you hope to see join the roster? Let us know in the comments.

Royce Da 5’9 Announces “The Heaven Experience: Lost Sessions” EP

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Royce Da 5’9 has announced that he’ll be releasing a new EP titled The Heaven Experience: Lost Sessions later this month. The project will serve as a follow-up to 2022’s The Heaven Experience Vol.1. Additionally, the Heaven Experience will be a part of a new virtual world he launched with Passage. Fans who purchase the “Heaven Experience Pass” on April 4 will gain access to exclusive songs, performances, interviews, VIP events, meetups, apparel, and more.

“I have been searching for a better way to connect with my community for a while, but existing platforms haven’t lived up to my expectations. Passage delivers on all fronts,” Royce said in a statement, according to HipHopDX.

Royce Da 5’9 Performing In NYC

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 02: Royce da 5’9″ performs at the 2016 Roots Picnic NYC at Bryant Park on October 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

“Collaborating with Royce and his team has been a dream,” said Lex Avellino, Founder & CMO of Passage, in a recent statement. “Royce has a real story to tell and a clear desire for authentic connection with his community. This is what Passage was made for, and the Heaven Experience will bring fans closer than ever to Royce and the Heaven Studios family.”

Royce previously teased working on new music during an interview with Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1’s Rap Life Radio back in August 2022. At the time, he teased that he’d been working with Black Thought on a collaborative project. “We got way more unreleased stuff than we have stuff that’s actually out there,” he revealed. “We were actually working on an album together at one point … But I mean, it’s going to take a minute to finish something like that.” The Heaven Experience Vol. 1 dropped back on August 12, 2022. The Heaven Experience: Lost Sessions will release on March 31 with the “Heaven Experience Pass” coming the following week. Check out the tracklist for the album, as well as the “Heaven Experience” announcement below.

“The Heaven Experience” Announcement & Tracklist

  1. “Signs Of Slowing Up”
  2. “Out The Barrell”
  3. “Look At This (Uncle Joe)”
  4. “Grown Ass Man”
  5. “Royce & Reggie”
  6. “Ion Wanna” feat. Courtney Bell

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August Alsina Announces New Album, “Myself”

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August Alsina says that he’s got a new album titled Myself dropping on Friday, March 10. The 30-year-old singer made the announcement on Instagram, Wednesday. It will be his first studio album since 2020’s The Product III: State of Emergency.

“‘Myself’ the album drops 3-10-23,” Alsina captioned the album cover. “[Swipe Left] pre-order linked in bio.” “I’ve gone from a young boy to a man… a man whose wiser… smarter… stronger because of my experiences and adversities I’ve faced and a man whose more resilient,” he adds in a teaser clip. Fans appeared excited in the comments section. One predicted: “Album finna be a hit, claiming it now. Congratulations.” Another wrote: “Rebirth of August im soooo here for it.”

August Alsina Performing

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 23: August Alsina performs live on stage at Indigo at The O2 Arena on January 23, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

The Myself announcement comes just days after Alsina made headlines for being referenced in Chris Rock’s stand-up special, Selective Outrage. The comedian made jokes about Alsina’s infamous romantic “entanglement” with Will Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. A source for Page Six reported that Alsina enjoyed the special, although a representative for the singer later claimed he had not seen it. “Mr. Alsina has not seen Chris Rock’s special at all, as he’s been busy on tour,” the rep said.

“Everybody knows that had nothing to do with me. I didn’t have any entanglements,” Chris Rock joked during his live event for Netflix. “His wife was fucking her son’s friend. Now, I normally would not talk about this shit, but for some reason, these n****s put that shit on the internet. I have no idea why two people that talented would do something that low down. We’ve all been cheated on, none of us have ever been interviewed by the person who cheated on us,” he added. “Why the fuck would you do that shit? She hurt him way more than I did… Everybody called him a b**ch, and who’s he hit? Me!” Check out the announcement for Alsina’s upcoming album, Myself, below.

Alsina’s Album Announcement

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