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Keke Palmer Reminisces About Auditioning For One Of Usher’s First Movies In A Message About Their New ‘Boyfriend’ Video

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A month and change after Usher and Keke Palmer set the internet on fire in Las Vegas, they linked up for Usher’s new “Boyfriend” video today (August 16). In light of that, Palmer took a minute to heap some praise onto Usher, who, like many of her peers, saw him as an idol during her childhood (and also still).

Shortly after the video was released, Palmer tweeted, “Usher! I remember when I was 12 and auditioned for ‘In The Mix’ [crying laughing emoji] You have been killing it all my life. As a true lover of the arts, your talent and craftsmanship are a rare combination that I aspire to achieve as a performer. You are a living legend who is worthy of awe! Thank you for encouraging me and seeing me as the entertainer I am. I know I’m a gUrL but when I watched your videos, I never wanted to be the girl in them, I wanted to be YOU. Thank you for making a dream come true.”

History has shown that Palmer ended up doing fine without landing that role in In The Mix, a 2005 film that was one of Usher’s first leading roles as an actor. In fact, when she was 12, Palmer had her highly praised breakout role starring in the 2006 movie Akeelah And The Bee. In The Mix, meanwhile, was far from a critical hit.

WATCH: Usher Delivers Video for New Single “Boyfriend” Starring Keke Palmer

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Usher Delivers Video for New Single "Boyfriend" Starring Keke Palmer

Usher has dropped a new single from his highly anticipated ninth album. The song “Boyfriend” is accompanied by a captivating video featuring Emmy Award-winning entertainer Keke Palmer. This release follows Usher’s recent hit “Good Good,” featuring 21 Savage and Summer Walker, which rocketed to the top of Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales Chart upon debut.

The music video for “Boyfriend” made its stunning debut on the iconic Paramount Times Square Billboards, with support from MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop, BET Soul, and BET Jams, ensuring a grand reception among fans.

Presented through mega, the music collective founded by Usher and L.A. Reid in collaboration with gamma, a visionary multimedia platform led by CEO Larry Jackson and President Ike Youssef, “Boyfriend” marks a promising new direction for Usher. The mega-gamma partnership is set to distribute exclusively and market Usher’s music, promising an exciting musical journey for fans worldwide.

You can see the new release below.

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Usher And Keke Palmer Stir The Pot After Their Las Vegas Drama With A New ‘Boyfriend’ Video

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In case you’ve managed to avoid all Keke Palmer news on your feed over the past month-plus: Palmer turned up to an Usher concert in Las Vegas on July 4, where the two got a bit cozy as Usher serenaded her. Darius Jackson, the father of Palmer’s son, didn’t care for that and criticized Palmer’s outfit.

That made the situation a whole thing online, and Palmer responded by saying she’s not paying the criticisms any mind. Usher later shared his perspective, calling the whole thing a “pop moment” that is “worth talking about.”

It didn’t end there, though: Yesterday, Usher teased a new video for a song called “Boyfriend,” and of course, Palmer stars in it. Now, the full visual has been unveiled.

Usher sings on the song’s chorus, “Somеbody said that your boyfriend’s lookin’ for me / Oh, that’s cool, that’s cool / Well he should know I’m pretty easy to find / Just look for me wherever he sees you / Somebody said that your boyfriend’s lookin’ for me / That’s cool / If he could find a way to get in your mind / Say he want me, that’s all he got to do.”

The new song and video quickly follows Usher’s last one, “Good Good” with Summer Walker and 21 Savage from earlier this month.

Watch the “Boyfriend” video above.

Keke Palmer & Usher Collaborating On “Boyfriend” Music Video After Sultry Las Vegas Serenade

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Keke Palmer hasn’t formally addressed the status of her relationship with Darius Jackson after their public fallout earlier this summer. The new father was in his feelings after videos of his partner at Usher’s Las Vegas residency went viral online. Jackson quickly fired off a tweet shading the former child star’s sheer Givenchy dress. Before long, their personal business was all over social media. We saw the co-parents unfollow each other in the hours after everything went down. Some subliminal shots were also later thrown by both parties.

Knowing Palmer, it’s unlikely that she’ll tell the internet any more than they need to know about what went down between her and Leodis’ dad – at least not until she’s ready. For his part, Usher has been sharing his thoughts in recent interviews, but on Tuesday (August 15) we got further clarity when both artists announced that they’ll be dropping a new visual called “Boyfriend” tomorrow (August 16).

Read More: Usher Reflects On Keke Palmer & Darius Jackson Drama: “We Just Keep It Light”

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The 15-second teaser that’s been shared on Twitter and IG shows both the True Jackson VP star and the Houston native getting ready separately backstage. “I heard that your boyfriend’s looking for me,” Usher’s famous voice croons as Palmer confidently struts toward the camera. It’s unclear if we’ll hear any vocals from her following her Big Boss visual album on this single, but regardless, the internet is already certain she’ll eat up her starring role in the video.

“When fantasies become reality,” the father of four wrote in the caption of his promotional post this morning. After being labelled a “domestic terrorist” by some, Usher is now also being dubbed a “menace,” among other things, in his comments section. If you still aren’t quite sure who Keke Palmer’s baby daddy is, you can read everything that you need to know about Darius Jackson at the link below. For more music/pop culture news updates, check back in with HNHH later.

Read More: Who Is Darius Jackson? Keke Palmer’s Boyfriend

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Usher And Keke Palmer Are Really Leaning Into The Las Vegas Drama By Teasing A New Video Coming Soon

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Trolls work hard to shut down stars online, but Keke Palmer works even harder to keep her peace of mind. On July 4, Palmer’s estranged boyfriend, Darius Jackson, fueled haters online when he blasted her for her clothing choice while attending Usher’s Las Vegas residency.

Quickly after, the multi-hyphenate entertainer declared she was “Stevie [Wonder] to the bullsh*t,” backlash she received from her wardrobe and her harmless dance with Usher onstage. Now, she is taking it up a notch. Palmer took to social media to reveal that she will be in Usher’s official video for his single “Boyfriend.”

In the record’s trailer, Palmer and Usher seemingly recreated their pre-stage moments as the pair dressed in the flyest pieces heading out for an epic evening. The track is sure to be a masterful clap-back not only to Jackson, with whom she shares a child.

Following weeks of online chatter, Usher finally addressed the moment with People on August 4. “I think everybody’s vision or a version of what they felt happened there just leads you back to just really having a good time in Las Vegas. And that’s what I hope came out of it. Rather, it was a conversation of what was going on with us having fun in front of the audience or a conversation about that song,” said Usher.

Latto Discusses Her Relationship With Mystery Boyfriend

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Latto has explained why she prefers to keep the identity of her partner private. Speaking with Cosmopolitan while appearing on the cover of the magazine, Latto said that she likes to keep special things in her life close.

“If something is special to me, I’m going to keep it close to me because everything else has to be front and center about my life,” Latto told the outlet.

Read More: Latto Shows Off Over The Top Valentine’s Day Surprise From Her Mystery Man

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INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Latto performs at the Sahara. Tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 16, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella)

Further speaking about their relationship, Latto said that she’s not the “jealous type,” and that both of them truth each other. “You know what, I’m cr*zy, but I’m not that cr*zy,” she joked. “I let him have his time and he lets me have mine. We trust each other. When he’s at home, like now, he’s probably gambling with his friends. I let him do him. We’ve built that trust, and I think people will probably be caught off guard or shocked at who I am in a relationship versus my public persona.” She elaborated: “Because people think I’m so tough because I’m super confident and dominant. In this relationship at least, I’m way more comfortable with taking the passenger seat and letting him lead because he lets me be myself—and I can still be my alpha self. But I respect him as a man to play the man role. And I’m really in my soft girl era.”

Latto also made a remark about enjoying cooking for her man. “He loves when I make food,” she said. “They be trying to crack on me online and he be dead laughing like, ‘What food ain’t good?’ That man cleans the bone.” Elsewhere in the interview, Latto praised Rihanna, Cardi B, and Yung Miami, for recently welcoming children. She remarked that their doing so inspires her.

Read More: Latto Brags On Her Man, Hints At Having A Baby Soon

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Lil Wayne, Big Freedia, And Boyfriend Bring The Rain With ‘El Niño’

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Two New Orleans legends link up to bring the rain with “El Niño,” a new track that sees Louisianans Lil Wayne and Big Freedia collaborating with Memphis multidisciplinarian Boyfriend for a triumphant celebration of survival. This is pretty much right up Big Freedia’s alley as a self-described gender-nonconforming, fluid, nonbinary drag queen from the home of Hurricane Katrina in the midst of the American Right’s collective campaign of attempted genocide of the queer community.

It also marks the first official collaboration between Freedia and Wayne, despite their shared roots. Wayne sampled Freedia on a 2003 mixtape and booked her for his Weezyana Festival in 2015, but this is the first time they’ve actually teamed up on a record. And while it would have been cool if it was a bounce track (both rappers have used the regional sound as a basis for some of their biggest hits), the throwback trap style actually makes it a cool departure for Freedia and a return to form for Wayne that underscores the import of the collaboration.

Meanwhile, Boyfriend is a frequent collaborator of Freedia’s who adds another perspective. In a press release, Freedia said, “El Niño’ is about going hard in any storms that come in your life and conquering them! It’s one of my favorite songs on this record, it features my longtime collaborator Boyfriend, and it’s also my first collab with Lil Wayne, who I’ve wanted to work with for a long time. We put it down for our city, and this song is gonna have everyone blowin down!”

The track will appear on Freedia’s new album Central City, which is due this Friday, June 23. Listen to “El Niño” above.

Chief Keef Threatened By Baby Mama’s Boyfriend

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Chief Keef’s baby mama drama just took a threatening turn thanks to an IG Live session from Slim Danger, who he shares a child with. Moreover, Danger (real name Aaron Clark, took to the social media platform side by side with her new boyfriend, rapper Shams Sudden. Not only did she boldly state “F**k Chief Keef,” but she added that the entire state of California and Louisiana are looking for him. Then, she said that Shams would be more than willing and able to catch some hands with Sosa. “Man, I’ll smack the f**k out Chief Keef,” the rapper claimed towards the end of the clip. “F**k a Chief Keef, n***a.”

Unfortunately for the “Mailbox” MC, a few people seem to be jumping down his throat these days. For example, Benzino recently stated that he doesn’t want his daughter Coi Leray dating a rapper like the Chicago pioneer. “If my daughter brought home Chief Keef, my life is f***ed,” the music industry figure stated during a podcast interview. “And Chief Keef is one of my favorite young artists. ‘I’m a Gorilla in a zoo’ and all that, but I don’t want my daughter with Chief Keef.”

Chief Keef Receives Threats From Baby Mama And Her New Flame

However, given his incredible influence, impact, and the staying power of his catalog, plenty of people still ride for the 27-year-old with more passion and dedication than any hater could muster. In fact, they don’t even bat an eye at law enforcement and proudly rep Sosa. Recently, a clip went viral of a man reciting lyrics from 2014’s “Earned It” as he got arrested. “‘But I’m bonding right out, I ain’t broke,’” the fan rapped with vigor. “‘N***as ain’t getting no money, it ain’t a joke.’ And I’m out on bond! F**k you talkin’ ’bout?”

Meanwhile, fans are still waiting on Almighty So 2, which was delayed yet again earlier this year. However, collabs and executive production work with the likes of Skrillex and Trippie Redd have certainly held fans over. For someone who already conquered the world and keeps seeing signs of his immense reach across hip-hop, it’s just exciting to see him continue to develop his career. Regardless of his baby mama’s disses, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Chief Keef.

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Chilli Says She Plans To Marry Matthew Lawrence

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Chilli says that she hopes to one day marry her boyfriend, Matthew Lawrence. The TLC singer admitted her plans for the future of their relationship during an interview with TMZ at Los Angeles International Airport, earlier this week.

When asked directly if there are wedding bells in their future, Chilli answered, “I hope so.” One question Chilli wasn’t willing to give an affirmative answer to was their plans for children. The interviewer brought up Lawrence’s previous comments on wanting kids with the 52-year-old, but Chilli said they were taken out of context.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 09: Matthew Lawrence (L) and Chilli Thomas attend as Lifetime Celebrates Black Excellence with their Female Creatives and Talent at the +Play Partner House on March 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Lifetime)

As for those comments, Lawrence discussed his plans for children during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, last month. “That’s the game plan. That’s what we’re trying to do,” he said at the time. “My life is in complete bloom right now. I get to spend time with an amazing woman like Chilli. I’ve never gotten to be able to experience that kind of relationship before. She’s really, really special.”

Once the remarks started gaining traction online, Lawrence released a statement to the outlet clarifying what he said. “[My brother] Joe and I were commiserating about this plan that we had to have children together…when we were growing up,” Matthew explained. “And I missed the first go around and now he’s starting a new family and I was thinking, ‘Man, it’d be great if we could do it again, when I didn’t have the chance to raise a family together.’ So that’s what I meant by that. I didn’t mean to put any pressure on somebody I was dating or anything.”

Chill and Lawrence have been officially dating since January, after confirming their relationship in a post on Instagram. Prior to dating Chilli, Lawrence was married to Cheryl Burke. The two finalized their divorce in 2022. Check out TMZ’s interview with Chilli below.

Chilli On Her Hopes For Marriage

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Madonna Confirms Relationship With 29-Year-Old Beau

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Madonna, the iconic pop singer, has been making headlines recently after confirming her relationship with her new younger boyfriend, Josh Popper. The 64-year-old singer just recently shared pictures on her Instagram story of her kissing the 29-year-old boxer. The release of these photos seems to finally confirm their rumored relationship. While Madonna has dated younger men in the past, her new beau seems to be generating a bit of controversy. This is likely due to how significant the current age gap is.

The hype also stems from Josh Popper’s profession. Josh is a professional boxing coach, who owns a boxing gym in New York City. For a while, there were rumors that the relationship was purely for publicity. The implication was that Josh was trying to get his name in the headlines to attract attention to his business. However, Madonna’s Instagram story shut these rumors down as the two are shown kissing affectionately. Because Josh is only 29, many people are conflicted about the nature of their relationship.

Madonna and Josh Popper Show Off Their PDA

Madonna is a legend in the music world. Her music and other art have been the source of controversy for years. The artist bears the nickname, “the queen of pop” and has been a relevant figure in the industry since the 1980s. While Josh Popper is currently mainly known for his relationship with Madonna, he has his own impressive history. He once had goals to start a career in the NFL but was never drafted. Not dismayed, the athlete turned his attention to boxing. Now he has his own career and business in the boxing industry. The two are an unlikely pair for a number of reasons.

In recent years, people are growing more and more critical of age-gap relationships. These relationships are prevalent among the Hollywood crowd. Typically, people will see an older man paired with a much younger woman. While this is nothing new in the entertainment world, it is not often you see the reverse. Some people find it hypocritical to attack Leonardo DiCaprio for his dating choices when Madonna and other female artists are dating much younger men. Regardless of how one may feel about the ethics of their relationship, Madonna and her new boyfriend appear to be happy with each other.

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