[WATCH] Usher’s Interview For The Super Bowl LVIII Apple Music Halftime Show Press Conference, Premieres New Film

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Today, global superstar USHER joined Apple Music Radio host Nadeska Alexis for the official Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Press Conference in Las Vegas.

During the conversation USHER reflected on his 30-year career, taking the stage as the first independent artist to headline the Super Bowl, a scary moment from his 2011 Super Bowl cameo, his special relationship with the city of Las Vegas (future hotelier?), why his roller skates will be front and center this Sunday, and why he regrets never getting ‘slimed’ on Nickelodeon.

This morning, Apple Music also unveiled the short film Where’s USHER? The film, scored to 14 of USHER’s hits, showcases a wild journey through Las Vegas as LudacrisTaraji P. HensonLil JonWesley SnipesJ BalvinAnderson .Paak, and a truly incredible cast of characters “lose” USHER after an epic Vegas night out and work together to find the King of R&B in time for his career-defining performance at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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Rhymefest Drops New Project ‘James & Nikki: A Conversation’

Rhymefest Drops New Project 'James & Nikki: A Conversation'

Grammy-winning hip-hop artist and humanitarian Rhymefest has unveiled his latest music project, “James & Nikki: A Conversation,” in honor of Black History Month. Developed in partnership with Golden State Entertainment (GSE), the project pays homage to the historic 1971 dialogue between literary giants James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni.

“James & Nikki: A Conversation” features six talented female hip-hop artists engaging in dialogue with Rhymefest, including Brittney Carter, Helixx C. Armageddon, Teefa, Freddie Old Soul, EP Da Hellcat, and C-Red. Drawing inspiration from Baldwin and Giovanni’s conversation, the project aims to spark meaningful discourse and celebrate the voices of Black women in hip-hop.

This release marks Rhymefest’s inaugural project since signing with GSE in 2022 under a multi-project deal. GSE, the music, entertainment, and content arm of the Golden State Warriors, is dedicated to producing original content that transcends traditional boundaries and shares compelling narratives rooted in sports and entertainment culture.

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Metro Boomin and Coi Leray Release New Track Inspired By AXE

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Award-winning producer Metro Boomin and multi-platinum rapper Coi Leray unveil an exciting collaboration with leading men’s grooming brand, AXE…a brand new track. 

The dynamic duo have joined forces to show the power that scent plays in deepening attraction with the release of “Enjoy Yourself”, exclusively available on YouTube.

The debut of the track coincides with the release of AXE’s new Black Vanilla scent, the latest in the Fine Fragrance Collection lineup that launched last year, and includes award-winning scents Blue Lavender and Green Geranium. The Black Vanilla fragrance is light and subtle, yet deliciously addictive for that moment where you want someone craving more.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Digable Planets’ Released Their Debut Album ‘Reachin’ (A New Refutation Of Time And Space)’ 31 Years Ago

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Jazz has again begun to find its way into mainstream Hip-Hop. With the success of Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly, more artists have started to incorporate the classic brass and string jazz sound. On this day in Hip Hop history, one of the first jazz-fusion Hip-Hop albums, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space) was released by Brooklyn-based trio Digable Planets in 1993.

Peaking at #81 on the Billboard 200, this successful debut introduced a fresh new element to the boom-bap scene in New York. With members hailing from all corners of the country (Butterfly from Seattle, Ladybug Mecca from Washington D.C., and Doodlebug from Philadelphia), Digable Planets was able to bring a unique flair to the conscious rap game. Although not as overtly political as the group follow up album, this project does touch on some controversial subjects such as abortion rights and artistic drug abuse. The album’s hit single “The Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” has become a Hip Hop classic. By peaking at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100, selling 500,000 copies in a year, and winning the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group, this single cemented its place in music history. The song is still used to this day in various advertisements, TV shows, and movies.

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WATCH: Mo’Nique Praises Katt Williams and Announces She is Joining His Tour

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Days after taking a page out of Katt Williams’s book and having a tell-all moment on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Mo’Nique announced she will join Katt on tour.

In a video posted online with her husband, Mo’Nique made the reveal.

“Y’all know that [Katt] is my fraternal twin brother, nonbiological,” Mo’Nique said. “I’m going to be joining my twin brother, Katt Williams, on The Dark Matter tour. Connecticut, I’ll see y’all tomorrow with our brother Katt Williams.”

She added, “For as funny and talented as you are, your heart is way bigger.”

Previously, Torrei Hart, Kevin Hart’s ex-wife, announced she would be joining the same tour.

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Images of Nia Long and Colman Domingo On Set of Michael Jackson Biopic Hit Online

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Images of Nia Long and Colman Domingo dressed for their roles in the Michael Jackson biopic have hit online.

Courtney B contributed the original report below.

Two weeks ago, the excitement surrounding the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic soared as it was announced that actor Colman Domingo had been cast as Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the iconic Jackson family. Now, Nia Long has been added to the star-studded cast.

Actress Nia Long has officially joined the ensemble, stepping into the role of Katherine Jackson, the beloved matriarch of the Jackson family. The announcement, reported by Deadline, marks a pivotal moment in the production of Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and set to hit theaters globally on April 18, 2025.

Producer Graham King expressed his admiration for Nia Long’s talent and profound connection to the material, emphasizing her dedication to honor Katherine Jackson and her profound love for her son, Michael. “Beyond Nia’s incredible talent, I was deeply moved by her connection to the material and her commitment to honoring Katherine and the love she had for her son,” King stated, highlighting Long’s emotional depth to her portrayal of the Jackson family matriarch.

Director Antoine Fuqua echoed King’s sentiments, praising Long’s ability to deliver iconic performances that resonate with audiences long after the credits roll. Fuqua expressed his excitement to collaborate with Long, emphasizing the significance of her portrayal of Katherine Jackson, a woman who served as the glue, rock, and heart of the Jackson family during their brightest moments and most challenging times.

“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,” Fuqua remarked, underscoring the importance of Long’s contribution to bringing Katherine Jackson’s story to life on the big screen.

As the production of Michael continues to unfold, the casting of Nia Long as Katherine Jackson adds another layer of depth and authenticity to the highly anticipated biopic.

Will you be watching?

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Monica to Join Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ Tour

Monica to Join Nicki Minaj 'Pink Friday 2' Tour

Monica is headed out on the road, joining Nicki Minaj on the forthcoming Pink Friday 2 tour. Monica made the reveal on The Jennifer Hudson Show.

You can hear Monica speak on the tour in the Instagram post below.

Nicki Minaj is set to elevate her largest worldwide tour, Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour, with the addition of second shows in various cities. The extended North America dates include performances in Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, Nashville, and Toronto, while global additions cover Amsterdam, Cologne, Copenhagen, Glasgow, Manchester, Paris, and Stockholm.

An impressive total of 13 additional dates has been incorporated into the tour, with more regions expected to be unveiled throughout the year. The ticket presale for North American shows, starting on January 16, will be exclusive to Citi card members through the Citi Entertainment program. European and UK fans can access presale tickets from January 17 at 9 am local time.

Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour has already succeeded significantly, becoming her highest-selling tour. The tour witnessed over 25 sold-out arena shows within days of the official presale, including 30,000 tickets for her tri-state hometown performances. Fans can secure their tickets for all shows at NickiMinajOfficial.com.

PINK FRIDAY 2 WORLD TOUR DATES: 

Fri Mar 01 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 

Sun Mar 03 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena 

Fri Mar 08 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena 

Sun Mar 10 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena 

Wed Mar 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center 

Fri Mar 15 – Inglewood, CA – Rolling Loud California*

Mon Mar 18 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center 

Wed Mar 20 – Atlanta, GA  – State Farm Arena

Thu Mar 21 – Atlanta, GA  – State Farm Arena – JUST ADDED

Fri Mar 22 –  Orlando, FL – Amway Center

Sun Mar 24 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – JUST ADDED

Tue Mar 26 –  Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Thu Mar 28 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Fri Mar 29 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center 

Sat Mar 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 

Mon Apr 01 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena 

Tue Apr 02 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena 

Thu Apr 04 –  Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center 

Fri Apr 05 – Hartford, CT – XL Center 

Sun Apr 07 – Raleigh, NC – Dreamville Festival*

Mon Apr 08 – Boston, MA – TD Garden – JUST ADDED

Wed Apr 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden 

Fri Apr 12 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center 

Sat Apr 13 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum 

Wed Apr 17 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre 

Thu Apr 18 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 

Sat Apr 20 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena 

Wed Apr 24 – Chicago, IL – United Center 

Thu Apr 25 – Chicago, IL – United Center – JUST ADDED

Sat Apr 27 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center 

Tue Apr 30 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena – JUST ADDED

Wed May 01 –  Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center – JUST ADDED

Thu May 09 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center 

Sat May 11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Sun May 12 – Austin, TX – Moody Center 

Mon May 13 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center 

Thu May 23 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome – JUST ADDED

Sat May 25 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live 

Sun May 26 – Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena 

Tue May 28 – London, UK – The O2 

Wed May 29 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro – JUST ADDED

Thu May 30 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live – JUST ADDED

Sat Jun 01 – Paris, France – Accor Arena 

Sun Jun 02 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome 

Tue Jun 04 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena – JUST ADDED

Wed Jun 05 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

Fri Jun 07 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes Benz Arena

Sun Jun 09 – Paris, France – Accor Arena – JUST ADDED

Tue Jun 11 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena – JUST ADDED

Wed Jun 12 – Stockholm, Sweden – Tele2 Arena – JUST ADDED

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D.L. Hughley Calls Mo’Nique a ‘Liar’ After Making Statements About His Radio Show on ‘Club Shay Shay’

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D.L. Hughley isn’t trying to hear any of what Mo’Nique is saying on Club Shay Shay.

“Welp, ‘Club Shay Shay’ is getting messier and messier,” Hughley said. “It’s almost like Wendy Williams didn’t go nowhere, she just got a weight set.”

Mo’Nique stated on Club Shay Shay that a co-host on Hughley’s radio show offended her. She also stated Hughley would call her to address the situation.

In a clip online, Hughley provided his side of the story: “Mo’Nique’s a liar. When Mo’Nique did call me, I hear her complaints, I listened to her and I pulled the segment. So if I had been as dismissive as she alleges I was, that segment would’ve aired. It didn’t, because I respected her wishes. She’s a liar.”

You can hear the full story from Hughley below.

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Ye and Ty Dolla $ign Release Alternate Version of “Vultures” Produced by Havoc

Ye and Ty Dolla $ign Release Trailer for "Vultures" Video and Announces Three Release Dates

Ahead of the release of their duet album, Vultures, Kanye West, and Ty Dolla $ign dropped off a new video of the title track produced by Havoc. Accompanying the release is a video bringing in horror-adjacent themes, which evokes a theme for the album.

With the Vultures show set for Chicago, Ye and Ty Dolla $ign set their sights on the New York experience. The next Vultures experience is set for UBS Arena in Belmont Park on Feb. 9, the album’s release date.

“Fans will have the rare opportunity to experience ‘Vultures, Volume 1’ in a high-fidelity audio and visual showcase, crafted by YE and Ty Dolla Sign,” UBS Arena’s website reads. “This event marks a historic moment as attendees will listen to the album together with the artists and album collaborators.”

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign booked and sold out the United Center in just seven minutes for their VULTURES release party.

After the achievement, Ye revealed that his hometown is giving him arena access.

“We just sold out the United Center in seven minutes and I just wanted to express to everybody out there to see if anybody can help with this,” West said. “It’s the only arena I had access to in the past year. And when I call, people say there’s no avails for me and you know why that is. If there’s anybody out there that can help with this, please do.”

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J. Cole Tosses Fan’s Demo Tape Off Stage: ‘USB is OK’

J. Cole Compares His 'Forest Hills Drive' Era to 'The Last Dance' Championship Run

During Drake’s run across the country with 21 Savage, fans through a lot of things on stage, mainly bras. During his run with J. Cole, the tossing continued. This time, someone threw a demo tape on stage. J. Cole threw it back.

“It’s 2024, USB is ok,” Cole said after he tossed it on stage and went into performing “Tale of 2 Citiez.”

You can see the moment below.

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