Cardi B & Offset Make Out In Steamy Display During Pre-Grammy’s Gala Red Carpet: Video

Leave it to Cardi B and Offset to cause a stir on the red carpet. Thankfully, the pair weren’t fighting or starting drama with any of the other stars around them. Rather, they were turning up the heat within their own relationship by sharing an ultra-steamy French kiss at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammys gala on Saturday (February 4) night.

Offset and Cardi B attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald & Craig Kallman at The Beverly Hilton on February 04, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

In a clip that’s been circulating on social media, the lovers romantically embrace while cameras behind them snap away. The Migos rapper keeps both hands firmly planted on his wife’s behind. In return, she wraps her glove-covered fingers around his face. In the background, others loudly cheer as the stars make out like teenagers.

While they’ve had their issues in the past (some of which found Cardi filing for divorce), Offset and his wife seem happier than ever now. They presently share two children – Kulture and Wave – together. As it turns out, the Atlanta-based rhymer knew long before their birth that he wanted his partner to have his offspring.

During a past interview with Essence, the Invasion of Privacy artist recalled another steamy makeout sesh that previously found them discussing the possibility of starting a family together. “We were making out and he was like, ‘You’re going to have my baby one day,’” she told the outlet. “I was like, ‘We ain’t having no baby. You have to marry me,’ and he was like, ‘Alright, let’s get married.’”

Afterward, the couple went on to exchange vows in their home bedroom. “I was like, ‘Let’s just get married then. You said you wanted to marry me.’ And we did,” Cardi explained. The titles of husband and wife look undeniably great on the happy couple, who will celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary later this year, in September.

Ahead of this evening’s grand event, more details about the show are coming out. The nominees, presenters, and performers were obviously all revealed some time ago, but now, the seating chart is being teased on social media as well, and it’s sure to make for some interesting conversations.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be sitting together, as expected. However, we’ll also see pairs like Lizzo and Adele plus John Legend and Cardi B. See the 2023 Grammys floor plan for yourself here, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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Cardi B And Offset’s Red Carpet Frenching Is Enough To Make Anyone Blush

We’re just hours away from the 2023 Grammy Awards, and things are heating up. Tonight (February 4), at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala, husband-wife duo Offset and Cardi B made an appearance.

While on the red carpet, the two couldn’t help but get handsy. As Offset grabbed Cardi B’s backside, the two kept French kissing.

Everyone on the red carpet was all for it, as you can hear attendees of the Gala cheering.

Cardi and Offset have long been open about their affection for each other. In a recent interview with Essence, Cardi shared one of their favorite make-out memories, which resulted in them getting married.

“We were making out and he was like, ‘You’re going to have my baby one day,’ and I was like, ‘We ain’t having no baby. You have to marry me,’ and he was like, ‘Alright, let’s get married,’” Cardi said, recalling the events that led to them getting married in their home bedroom. “I was like, ‘Let’s just get married then. You said you wanted to marry me.’ And we did.”

Check out a saucy clip above from the Gala above.

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2023 Grammy Awards Seating Chart Revealed: Pairings Include Lizzo & Adele Plus Cardi B & John Legend

Ahead of tonight’s 65th Grammy Awards, the celebrity seating plan has been unveiled. As TMZ reports, both CBS and the Recording Academy have posted photos and videos of the show’s table placements. Some of them find happy (and heavily nominated) couples sitting together as expected. Other pairings are more out of the box, and sure to make for some interesting conversations.

They’re not a married pair, but they have created scores of incredible music together and separately over the years. This is likely why Taylor Swift and producer Jack Antonoff landed beside one another tonight. Elsewhere, Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be keeping each other company – when the mother of three isn’t on stage accepting awards, that is.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean “Diddy” Combs on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

On the less expected side are Cardi B and John Legend, as well as LL Cool J and Shania Twain. The formerly mentioned artists each have multiple children (the R&B star just welcomed his third with his wife Chrissy Teigen) which may give them something to talk about. The latter duo, however, may have a more difficult time making conversation.

A seating arrangement that we’re certainly happy to see is Lizzo and Adele. Both singers have previously gushed about the love they have for each other. Their reactions to tonight’s antics are sure to be meme-worthy. Other stars and their table partners include Viola Davis and Queen Latifah, Black Thought and Chris Stapleton, and finally, Chuck D and Flavor Flav.

Interestingly, some others were sitting by themselves on the floor plan. Among them are Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ice T. Of course, this is all subject to change before the cameras begin rolling tonight.

The seating for the ceremony is certainly interesting. However, what’s really got the internet talking is the rumoured contents of 2023’s gift bag. Attendees are allegedly taking home upwards of $60,000 in luxury prizes following the show, including a gift card for liposuction. According to Page Six, other items on the list are a Bugaboo Fox 3 Stroller for any expecting parents, plus an exclusive pair of TurboFlex sunglasses.

Miage skincare worth over $500, a robotic cleaner, and a $325 ReFa shower are also in the package. Overall, the swag bag consists of more than 50 astounding items, making it almost as impressive as the performances are sure to be.

This year’s list of nominees and presenters is undeniably exciting. Of course, Beyoncé, Adele, and Kendrick Lamar came out on top with their impressive numbers. Several other artists are finally getting the flowers they deserve as well. Additionally, Cardi B, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Jill Biden are among those handing out the prestigious trophies tonight.

Read the full lists of famous faces were expecting to see here and here. Afterward, scroll to the comments to discuss which award you’re most excited to see be handed out, and to whom you think it’ll go.

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Noreaga Says Cardi B Confronted Him About “Drink Champs” Comments

An interaction with Cardi B apparently caused Noreaga to reevaluate how he approaches women in the industry. The Rap icon’s musical contributions to Hip Hop are etched in stone, but his success as a podcast host has catapulted him to new heights. Drink Champs is a leading force in Hip Hop media, and they recently inked a new deal with Warner Music Group’s in-house network, Interval Presents.

Nore was recently a guest on The Joe Budden Podcast, where he revealed that a conversation with a rapper shifted how he approached his interviews. “When I had the conversation with Cardi B, she kinda like, revealed things that I was doing on the show,” said Nore. “It made her think I was dissing her.” He further admitted that other women in Rap took issue with remarks he made on Drink Champs about them, as well. This included Foxy Brown and Lil Kim, who Nore said confronted him with similar concerns.

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“It was almost identical. And I realized, one, I’m not playing with females at all,” he continued. “Ever again. I apologize, women, y’all got my whole ears. Apologize. I did not know what I was doing. And when Cardi told me how sometimes these questions, it’s different when you ask it for females. I didn’t realize that ’cause I’m not a female.”

“And I actually—’cause I don’t feel sorry for nobody famous,” Noreaga further shared. “If you famous and rich, I’m sorry, f*ck you. And that was the first time that I was like, ‘I’m sorry.’ Actually, I don’t know if I said that to her, I think I did say ‘I’m sorry, Cardi.’ Because I didn’t realize the same questions I could ask, it’s different when I ask it of a female.”

Read More: Noreaga Denies Shading Cardi B In Recent Tweets: “I Was Talking About Our Culture”

At the end of December, Nore said he welcomed Cardi to Drink Champs after having a “great conversation” with her. At the time, he didn’t explain what the discussion was about, but it may have had something to do with his recent revelation. No word if she’s accepted the invitation, but we’ll keep you posted if it materializes. Check out the clip of Noreaga on The Joe Budden Podcast above.

Who Are The Presenters At The 2023 Grammys?

The 2023 Grammy Awards will take place this Sunday, February 5, in Los Angeles, California. Comedian Trevoh Noah will return as the ceremony’s host, many music lovers are curious about this year’s attendees. While superstar Adele ensures she will indeed be attending the event, other stars have kept their RSVP status a secret.

Well, given people that are on the fence about tuning into this year’s broadcast, the Recording Academy has released the first wave of featured presenters. The list includes multiple Grammy Award winners, Olivia Rodrigo, and Shania Twain. Despite being after to submit her smash single “WAP” for this year’s ceremony, Cardi B will also present at this year’s ceremony. Also, current Best Musical Theater Album nominee actor Billy Crystal will present.

Non-musical figures set to present during this year’s ceremony include First Lady Jill Biden, actor Dwayne Johnson, The Late Late Show host James Corden, and actress Viola Davis, who is nominated for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording for her memoir, Finding Me.

If that isn’t enough, they’ve also shared a list of confirmed performers for the evening. Musicians Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras, and Sam Smith will take over the stage for a performance of one of their songs.

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 5, 2023. The ceremony will be broadcasted live on the CBS Television Network and streamed live and on-demand on Paramount+.

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Cardi B Explains Her Introduction To Christian Louboutin After “Bloody Shoes” Anthem “Bodak Yellow”

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Cardi B made an exclusive appearance on The Jason Lee Show as its premiere guest and the “bloody shows” rapper explains how “so many people tried to connect me with Mr. Louboutin but it was Jason who connected me with Mr. Louboutin.”

As a fashion icon, Cardi has never publicly stated how she met the shoe designer who she playfully referred to his iconic heels as ‘Bloody shoes’ in the 2017 hit single that Billboard Magazine named a song that defined the 2010’s decade, “Bodak Yellow.” 

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Cardi B, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jill Biden & More Announced As 2023 Grammys Presenters

The Grammys are just days away. Over the past few weeks, the Recording Academy’s slowly unveiled details surrounding the ceremony and today, they’ve revealed who we should see on stage presenting the awards. As expected, they’re bringing out some stars to the stage, including 2019 Rap Album Of The Year winner, Cardi B. The Bronx star will be among the diverse roster of entertainers and celebrities who will announce the winners to the televised categories.

Cardi B won’t be the only Grammy winner presenting an award on Sunday night. The Grammy’s announced Shania Twain and Olivia Rodrigo will also help hand out awards during the ceremony. Additionally, current Grammy nominees including Billy Crystal and Viola Davis will take on similar duties. Finally, the Grammys also tapped Dwayne “The Rock Johnson” and First Lady Jill Biden as presenters. It will undoubtedly be an eventful evening.

Los Angeles, UNITED STATES: The trophy of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles 11 February 2007. AFP PHOTO/Gabriel BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Though the presenters are important, most people are particularly excited to see some of the performances. So far, they confirmed Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Brandi Carlile, Kim Petras, Mary J. Blige, Luke Combs, Lizzo, Steve Lacy, and Sam Smith will grace the stage. Plus, there’s Hip-Hop 50 segment directed by Questlove that will take place. On top of that, the Maverick City Music choir will join Quavo for a tribute to Takeoff. Quavo and Maverick City Music will deliver a rendition of “Without You” during the In Memorium segment.

There have been recent rumors floating around this week that there are some surprise performances in store. Apparently, DJ Khaled is cooking something up for the award ceremony, which means that he’ll bring a slew of guests along with him. One of those guests is rumored to be Jay-Z, who appeared on the titular song on Khaled’s latest studio album, GOD DID. Though there isn’t any confirmation, it would be incredible to see Hov take the stage and deliver one of the best verses of 2022.

We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding the 2023 Grammys. 

Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Shania Twain, And More Will Present At The 2023 Grammy Awards

We are just days away from the 2023 Grammy Awards, and while we’re still not sure who’s performing, we can still expect to see some of our favorite artists at the ceremony. Today, the Recording Academy has revealed some of the presenters.

Olivia Rodrigo, who won the Best New Artist Grammy last year, as well as the Best Pop Vocal Album award for her debut album, Sour, and Best Pop Solo Performance for her breakthrough hit, “Drivers License,” is one of the artists scheduled to present an award on Sunday night. Cardi B, who won the Best Rap Album Grammy in 2019 for her debut album, Invasion Of Privacy, is also among the presenters for the awards show. Five-time Grammy winner Shania Twain will also present an award this Sunday.

In addition to some of our favorite artists, some notable figures will also deliver music’s highest honor. First Lady Jill Biden will be in attendance to present awards. Actor Billy Crystal, who is currently nominated for Best Musical Theater Album for his work in Mr. Saturday Night, and actress Viola Davis, who is nominated for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording for her memoir, Finding Me, are also set to present.

Also among this year’s presenters are The Late Late Show host James Corden, who hosted the Grammys back in 2017, as well as actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

The Grammys will air on Sunday, February 5 beginning at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. The ceremony will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.

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Travis Scott, Cardi B, And Chris Brown To Headline Rolling Loud Thailand 2023

The lineups for Rolling Loud Los Angeles and Rolling Loud Portugal were previously announced, impressing hip-hop fans with headliners like Future, Playboi Carti, and Travis Scott for the former festival location and Scott, Carti, and Meek Mill for the latter. Now the lineup for Rolling Loud Thailand is out — and headliners include the Astroworld rapper again as well as Chris Brown and Cardi B.

Other guests on the roster are A$AP Ferg, Lil Uzi Vert, Rick Ross, DaBaby, Rae Sremmurd, Offset, Ski Mask The Slump God, Waka Flocka Flame, Soulja Boy, Fat Joe, Central Cee, Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, Bktherula, Teriyaki Boyz, and many more.

It’ll take place at Legend Siam in Pattaya on April 13-15, 2023; it’s the first time ever occurring in Thailand. Ticket information can be found here.

Ironically, DaBaby is performing at Rolling Loud Thailand, considering he claimed that his notorious performance at Rolling Loud Miami in 2021 cost him $100 million because of his homophobic remarks that lost him fans and brand deals. “I ain’t into all of the conspiracy theories, this and that,” he said on Hot97’s Ebro In The Morning show. “Until you see it really cost a n****s a $100 million within a year’s span.”

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Radio DJ Jokes That Offset Surprising Cardi B On Stage Ruined His Wedding

They’re in a much better place these days, but there was a time when Offset and Cardi B’s marriage was on the rocks. The “Up” rapper even filed for divorce and was ready to leave her husband; however, Offset wasn’t ready to call it quits. In 2018, Cardi was in the middle of performing her Rolling Loud set when the Migos rapper interrupted with a surprise appearance.

He made his way to the stage with huge rose-filled signs that spelled, “Take Me Back Cardi.” It was the beginning of their reconciliation, but for 92.3 The Real’s J. Cruz, it was a disastrous occasion.

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J Cruz stars on The Cruz Show featured on the iconic Los Angeles radio station. He shared his story on-air: apparently, Cruz was all set to get married on stage. That is until Offset made his huge display, thwarting everyone’s plans.

“Since I can’t tell Cardi, I’ll tell you,” he expressed to GloRilla during an interview. “So, I was supposed to get married on stage at the show. Rolling Loud. And that’s where her and Set were going through it, and Offset surprised her on stage, with like, a stage full of roses.”

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“So, I was supposed to get married on stage, and since that happened, I was not allowed to do it,” Cruz also said. “I was bumped and I had my whole family there. My wife in her dress, I flew in family members. Mother, father, my mother-in-law, my father-in-law, my sister, my siblings were all there for this big moment.”

“And it was bumped because Offset decided to surprise Cardi with roses.

When someone asked how exactly the public wedding was axed, Cruz joked, “Because I’m not Offset.”

Cruz admitted that it was an embarrassing fiasco and was able to laugh at needing therapy afterward. Check out J Cruz sharing his story and Offset’s Rolling Loud moment with Cardi above.