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WATCH: Keke Palmer Drops Music Video for “Serious”

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Keke Palmer Drops Music Video for "Serious"

Emmy-award-winning sensation Keke Palmer continues to captivate audiences following her stellar hosting performance and a memorable show at the prestigious “Soul Train Awards” 2023 presented by BET. Palmer treats fans to her latest music video, ‘Serious,’ directed by the acclaimed Billie Woodruff. The song is part of her newest album ‘Big Boss: Deluxe,’ which includes four compelling tracks: ‘Ungorgeous,’ ‘Assets,’ ‘Crazy Things,’ and the spotlighted ‘Serious.’

Available on Keke’s digital network, KeyTV, and all major music streaming platforms, the ‘Big Boss: Deluxe’ release showcases Palmer’s versatility and artistic prowess. The music video directed by Woodruff adds visual flair to the already impactful ‘Serious,’ further solidifying Keke Palmer’s status as a multi-talented force in the entertainment industry.

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Busta Rhymes Announces 2024 ‘BLOCKBUSTA’ North American Headline Tour

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Busta Rhymes Announces 2024 'BLOCKBUSTA' North American Headline Tour

Busta Rhymes, the 12-time GRAMMY® Award nominee and iconic rap figure, is set to embark on a monumental North American headline tour in 2024. Presented by The Conglomerate Entertainment and Live Nation, the tour supports his latest critically acclaimed album, BLOCKBUSTA.

Launching on March 13 at The Masonic in San Francisco, CA, the five-week tour will traverse major cities coast-to-coast, culminating in a homecoming show at Brooklyn Paramount in Brooklyn, NY, on April 21. Busta Rhymes will be accompanied by special guests in select cities, with further details to be revealed on his social media channels.

Citi presale for tickets begins on November 28, followed by additional presales throughout the week. General on-sale starts on December 1 at 10 AM local time on LiveNation.com. Citi, the official card of the BLOCKBUSTA Tour, offers exclusive presale access for cardmembers through the Citi Entertainment program.

Fans can elevate their concert experience with various VIP packages, including general admission tickets, individual Meet & Greet opportunities, photo ops, Q&A sessions with Busta Rhymes, autographed items, early entry, and priority access to the floor, among other perks. Visit vipnation.com for more information on available packages.

BLOCKBUSTA 2024 TOUR DATES

3/13    San Francisco, CA                The Masonic

3/15    Los Angeles, CA                  Hollywood Palladium

3/16    Anaheim, CA                       House of Blues

3/17    San Diego, CA                     SOMA

3/19    Las Vegas, NV                     House of Blues

3/20    Phoenix, AZ                         The Van Buren

3/22    Denver, CO                          Fillmore Auditorium

3/24    Dallas, TX                            South Side Ballroom

3/26    Austin, TX                            Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater

3/28    Houston, TX                        713 Music Hall

3/30    Atlanta, GA                          Coca Cola Roxy

4/1      Orlando, FL                          House of Blues

4/2      Miami Beach, FL                  Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theatre

4/4      Raleigh, NC                         The Ritz

4/5      Charlotte, NC                      The Fillmore Charlotte

4/7      Philadelphia, PA                  The Fillmore Philadelphia

4/8      Silver Spring, MD                The Fillmore Silver Spring

4/9      Boston, MA                         House of Blues 

4/11     Detroit, MI                           The Fillmore Detroit 

4/12    Toronto, ON                         HISTORY

4/14    Chicago, IL                           Radius Chicago

4/17    Nashville, TN                       Marathon Music Works

4/18    Cincinnati, OH                     Andrew Bradley Music Center

4/21    Brooklyn, NY                       Brooklyn Paramount

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Damson Idris and Lori Harvey Spotted Unhappily Leaving ‘Renaissance’ Film Premiere Together

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Damson Idris and Lori Harvey Confirm Breakup

Lori Harvey and Damson Idris were spotted together at the Renaissance film premiere in Los Angeles this past Saturday. According to PEOPLE, Harvey and Idris left the event together, but “they didn’t look happy but looked together and exited that way.”

Before they issued an official statement, Damson Idris and Lori Harvey hit Odell Beckham Jr.’s 31st birthday party earlier this month in NYC. But they arrived separately.

Diamonds were around Harvey’s neck, and Idris wore a Tommy Jeans Rugby shirt. Their separate arrival was during fan speculation about their status.

Before that event, Damson Idris and Lori Harvey confirmed their relationship was over. In a joint statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the two-state they are “remaining friends” and share a respect for each other.

“We are at a point in our lives where our individual paths require our full attention and dedication,” the statement reads. “We part ways, remaining friends with nothing but love and respect for each other and the time we shared together.”

Fans began questioning whether the Lori Harvey and Damson Idris relationship was over earlier this week. The murmurs came after the two removed images of each other across their respective Instagram pages.

Further fan investigation showed that neither are following each other.

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MGM+ Renews Fourth Season of ‘Godfather of Harlem’

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MGM+ Renews Fourth Season of 'Godfather of Harlem'

Production will kick off next year in New York for the fourth season of the epic series Godfather of Harlem, starring famed actor and series lead Forest Whitaker. 

Co-created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, Season 4 picks up the story of Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) and his violent campaign for the lifeblood of Harlem against the Mafia families of New York. Along the way, he will face the rise of upstart Frank Lucas. After the assassination of Malcolm X, played by Jason Alan Carvell, Johnson wrestles with his daughter Elise’s (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy) connection to the movement of the Black Panthers.

Straight from MGM+, Godfather of Harlem is the number one acquisition-driver for the growing streamer and one of the most popular original scripted series.

Forest Whitaker adds, “After such a long time away, I’m so excited to be returning to set alongside such an incredible cast, crew, and creative team, under the powerful leadership of Chris Brancato. We’re so appreciative of Michael Wright’s support at MGM+, and thrilled that Godfather of Harlem has resonated with fans around the world. We can’t wait to get to work on season four!”

The highly anticipated Season 4 will bring back Ilfenesh Hadera (She’s Gotta Have It, Baywatch), Lucy Fry (Bright, Vampire Academy), Antoinette Crowe-Legacy (Geechee, Passing), and Erik LaRay Harvey (Boardwalk Empire, Luke Cage), and more cast members.

Produced by Disney-owned ABC Signature, the dramatic series is executive produced by Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, and Markuann Smith. Swizz Beatz serves as executive music producer, adding his iconic musical production to the score.

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Nardo Wick’s Entourage Sends Fan to Hospital with Concussion, Wick in Touch with Fan’s Mother

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Nardo Wick is reaching out to the mother of a fan after members of his entourage knocked him out as he asked for a picture.

The 20-year-old fan, identified by his mother as George Obregon Jr., approached Wick outside Club Skye in Tampa when the rapper left. According to TMZ, the fan was attempting to get a picture when he was met with a strong punch that knocked his head into a concrete wall. The fan appears stunned and knocked out on his feet when another entourage member delivers multiple punches, knocking the fan to the ground.

In the video, Nardo Wick is seen attempting to stop the assault, but it was too late. The fan was transported to a local hospital and treated for a severe concussion and hemorrhaging.

The mother, Michelle Obregon, wrote a Facebook message stating, “at no point was my son aggressive at no fuckin point did he show any sign of harm!!! My son wanted a stupid fuckin picture with his favorite artist!!!”

In a video released online, Nardo Wick apologized to the fan and stated he had contacted the mother. “I just want him to know that I ain’t condone that,” Wick said. “I ain’t want that to happen.”

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Jeymes Samuel Drops “Hallelujah Heaven” Featuring Lil Wayne, Buju Banton & Shabba Ranks for ‘The Book of Clarence’ Soundtrack

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Jeymes Samuel Drops "Hallelujah Heaven" Featuring Lil Wayne, Buju Banton & Shabba Ranks

Jeymes Samuel, the visionary behind Legendary Entertainment’s upcoming film The Book of Clarence, has released a captivating track, “Hallelujah Heaven.” Featuring Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks, the song serves as a teaser for the film’s highly anticipated official soundtrack.

Samuel, a renowned British filmmaker, wrote and produced the track, showcasing a glimpse of the sonic tapestry accompanying his second feature film. The soundtrack, set to include contributions from JAY-Z, Kid Cudi, and more, will accompany the worldwide premiere of The Book of Clarence in Jan. 2024.

“The Book of Clarence is a film that I wanted to make for many years. While I was working on The Harder They Fall and all my other projects, the story and the music for The Book of Clarence was always there percolating in my mind,” said Samuel. “There was never a question as to whether I would compose the score and write and perform on the soundtrack, as well as write and direct the movie – it was all one amazing journey where one depended on the other. But I also worked with the most awesome artists on our track “Hallelujah Heaven”. Collaborating with Lil’ Wayne, Buju Banton and Shabba Ranks was so dope, I loved getting them all on the same track.”

Available now via Roc Nation, “Hallelujah Heaven” sets the stage for a musical journey that promises to enhance the cinematic experience of Samuel’s upcoming film.

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Offset Says Tyler, the Creator Inspired Him to Go Solo

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Offset Says Tyler, the Creator Inspired Him to Go Solo

Offset delves into his upcoming solo album, Set It Off, and reveals an unexpected source of inspiration for his solo journey in a recent interview with GQ.

During the conversation, Offset revealed he was inspired by Tyler, the Creator, to go solo.

“It was a year ago, at the Roc Nation Brunch, and I was telling [Tyler] my vision of being a standout artist and a solo artist and reinventing myself,” Offset said. “I was glorifying him, telling him, ‘I respect how you stay in character [for each album].’ He was like, ‘You should do it, too.

“N-–as ain’t going to f—k with it at first, but n—as never f—k with the good s—t first. They always sleep on it, and then you show them throughout the process.’”

Offset released his latest album, SET IT OFF, this past October. This 21-track project is a deeply personal endeavor for Offset, serving as a form of healing for himself and a heartfelt message to his devoted fans and supporters.

SET IT OFF boasts a star-studded guest list, including Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Future, Cardi B, Mango Foo, Latto, Young Nudy, and Chlöe. The album promises diverse sounds and lyrical depth, reflecting Offset’s growth and experiences.

Offset dropped the official music video for “SAY MY GRACE” featuring Travis Scott to celebrate the album’s launch. The visually captivating video was filmed in Pattaya, Thailand, at The Sanctuary of Truth Museum, Nong Noch Botanical Gardens, and the Pattaya Floating Market earlier this year. Directed by Maya Table and executive produced by Offset and SheShe Pendleton, the video offers a cinematic and artistic visual experience.

Leading up to the album release, Offset treated fans to tracks like “JEALOUSY” featuring Cardi B and “FAN.” “JEALOUSY” quickly gained popularity on major hip-hop playlists across digital streaming platforms, amassing over 76 million combined global streams. The song’s accompanying video, inspired by the 2001 film Baby Boy, has garnered over 19 million views.

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50 Cent Reveals “Many Men” Was His Least Favorite Song On ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin”

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50 Cent is currently overseas performing on the international leg of his Final Lap Tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. Not only does the project go down in history as one of the greatest rap albums of all time, but 50’s recent live performances proved his ability to make timeless music — delivering instant nostalgia to every city he touches.

Just last week, 50 shut down the stage at O2 Arena in London. While there, he stopped by The Rebecca Judd Show and revealed that “Many Men” was once his least favorite song on Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. A wild statement, given the track, is a certified fan favorite!

50 Cent explains, “‘Many Men’ was my least favorite at that point because musically we was in the boom-bap phase,” he explained. “We was in that hard-hitting intensity, the energy on the records, and it’s the slowest song on Get Rich or Die Tryin’. And it’s now the tempo that the artists are rapping to. So the fast tempo, hard-hitting beats, that was that era, that time period. And the whole album had it.”

Beyond the project, 50 reflected on his long-standing career and how far he’s come since he first stepped into the music industry.

“If you had asked me to make a wish in 2003, I would’ve just wish that my music was a hit,” he states. “I didn’t see 20 years ahead in music like that. I’m just at that moment for it to work.”

He goes on to add that most artists think they’re ready, before they actually are.

“That’s why we have one hit wonders in Hip Hop culture,” he states. “Because when that happens, they have that first hit and then it takes them out of the studio to go perform and to go meet all the distractions to come with being a successful artist, and then they land back in the studio without being trained to know how to create the next song. So they be stuck with that one hit.”

50 Cent is far from a one-hit wonder. He’s someone who’s put in the work, and let the music speak for itself.

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Tina Knowles Slams Critics of Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Premiere Look as ‘Hate and Jealousy’

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Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mom, is coming to the singer’s defense after haters were critical of her complexion in a picture from the Renaissance film premiere.

Beyoncé was photographed in a stunning head-to-toe silver look, which Versace created. Some pockets of the Internet questioned Queen Bey’s skin tone, accusing her of skin bleaching and attempting to be lighter in complexion or white.

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“How sad is it that some of her own people continue the stupid narrative with hate and jealousy. Duh, she wore silver hair to match her silver dress as a fashion statement clown,” Knowles wrote. “ALIEN Superstar duh! What’s really sad is that a white woman had the audacity to reach out to Neal Beyonces hairstylist she was from TMZ to say that the fans are saying that she wants to be white and she wanted to get a statement about it from Neal. Well that made, my blood boil , that this white woman felt so entitled to discuss her blackness.”

You can see Knowles‘s full message below.

Beyoncé continued the silver trend of the Renaissance tour at the premiere of her movie, Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce. Hitting the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, Mrs. Carter had silver hair.

According to Billboard, Beyoncé didn’t walk the red carpet but attended the screening with her family.

Beyoncé’s publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, shared a photo of the stunning singer on Instagram. Beyoncé was then celebrated for Donatella Versace for the picture in which she wore a Versace dress.

“@beyonce, you are a vision in Versace. You are unique,” Versace wrote. “One of one, the number one, the only one!!! I can’t wait to see the Renaissance tour movie”

You can see the message below.

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Diddy’s Partnership With Charter Prep Schools Ends Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

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Despite the court settlement with Cassie after being accused of sexual assault, rape and human trafficking, the weight of the accusations are still affecting Hip Hop mogul Diddy with Harlem’s Capital Preparatory Schools cutting ties with him amidst the allegations.

Dr. Steve Perry, the founder and head of schools for Capital Preparatory, issued a public statement about their decision to terminate their association with Diddy, citing it was in the best interest of the organization’s health and future.

Diddy played a key role in launching the charter school’s Harlem location in 2016 and had gave a $1 million donation in 2021 for its new Bronx location.

The termination of the partnership occurred shortly after Diddy announced his temporary step down as the chairman of Revolt yesterday(November 28).

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