ABC and Dick Clark Productions have unveiled the New York lineup for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024,” the nation’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora, the festivities will kick off from New York’s Times Square with an all-star musical ensemble featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tyla.
Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion will grace the Planet Fitness stage, delivering an electrifying performance for her dedicated fanbase. Country superstar Jelly Roll, accompanied by singer-songwriter Jessie Murph, will entertain the crowd with a medley of his chart-topping hits. Sabrina Carpenter, known for her Platinum-certified hit “Nonsense,” will showcase her musical prowess, while global Amapiano Pop/R&B sensation Tyla will perform tracks from her upcoming self-titled debut LP.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” will air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, December 31, promising an unforgettable start to the New Year.
The lineup for the 2023 New Year’s Rockin’ Eve got a few new significant additions, as Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, and Jelly Roll will be joining the party and the already star-studded slate of performers.
As for what songs to expect, Megan is treating the crowd to a special performance, which could possibly be a selection of new music. Carpenter is planning to mashup her two singles, “Nonsense” and “Feather.”
Tyla will play her breakthrough hit, “Water,” along with her new song, “Truth Or Dare.” Finally, Jelly Roll will be performing a medley alongside special guest Jessie Murph.
Other previously-announced artists that will be performing on the holiday special include Green Day, Ludacris, Janelle Monáe, Post Malone, NewJeans, Ellie Goulding, Doechii, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Nile Rodgers and CHIC, Paul Russell, Loud Luxury, Two Friends and Bebe Rexha, Reneé Rapp and Coco Jones, and many, many more.
While the event will be held live in New York, some of the artists will be joining in from around the globe for their performances. For example, Post Malone is participating in Vegas, and NewJeans will be in South Korea.
Viewers can tune in to watch their favorite artists starting at 8 p.m. ET on December 31 on ABC.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
It’s been a busy time recently for Pardison Fontaine and Cardi B. In Pardi’s case, a breakup with Megan Thee Stallion had already put him in the public eye. But that became even more the case when Megan released her new single “Cobra” which discusses the fallout from their breakup. One particular lyric that accuses Pardi of cheating on her made the rounds online and sparked all-new debate about the former couple.
Speaking of former couples, Cardi B and Offset’s status is very much up in the air. The two have been one of rap music’s definitive couples for years but that could change. Despite collaborating on a pair of songs from Offset’s new album Set It Off just a few months ago, they seem to have hit a rough patch. It started when fans noticed that the pair unfollowed each other on Instagram and escalated to a tailspin of rumors about their future. Cardi B threw gasoline on the fire when she went on Instagram Live to address the rumors and described herself as “single.” Now, Pardi and Cardi are sharing headlines together post-controversy. Check out why below.
In a recent interview with Complex, Pardison Fontaine has quite a bit of praise for the “I Like It” hitmaker. He references past comments he’s made about Cardi being a marketing genius and claims that she would have succeeded in anything she chose to pursue. He also claims that she “pioneered a lot of the energy” that you seem among female rappers online right now.
The comments may put Cardi in an interesting position as she’s a friend and collaborator of Megan Thee Stallion. The two teamed up for a second time earlier this year on “Bongos.” That track was a follow-up of sorts to the massively successful 2020 mega-hit “WAP.” What do you think of Pardison Fontaine praising Cardi B right after she reportedly broke up with Offset and just a month after he separated from Megan Thee Stallion? Let us know in the comment section below.
If there is a word to define Megan Thee Stallion’s 2023, it would be resiliency. The Texas femcee has been dealing with a lot of personal bouts over the past year or so, obviously. Her debacle with Canadian rapper Tory Lanez can be assumed as a traumatic moment. On top of that, her relationship with fellow rapper Pardison Fontaine was rocky, to say the least. Over the last couple of days, both have been discussing the issues of infidelity and poor communication publicly.
Pardison even made a song addressing her on “Thee Person” last month. But, before that, we found all of this out through Megan’s powerful single “Cobra.” It was her first solo single in over a year and was a total redirection for her sound. It was raw, emotional, and exciting all wrapped into one. It received tons of praise from the entire rap community.
Now, she is looking to build on all of this strength and confidence. Megan seems to be doing just that in her latest Instagram dump. In the series of photos, she is rocking a black, brown, gray, and white bodysuit. It reveals just enough without going over the top. It is certainly stunning as many were hyping her up in the comments. One says, “They really not messing with you in the face & body department ” Another goes, “Body tea, hair is luscious, face card never decline, and she super sweet ”
What are your initial thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion’s photo dump on Instagram? Do you think she is poised for an even more successful 2024? Is “Cobra” still in your rotation? Is she the most fashionable female rapper in the game, why or why not? If not, who dresses better? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Megan Thee Stallion. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
Nicki Minaj, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, and more are dominating the music scene with their exciting endeavors. Get ready for a whirlwind of music and entertainment as these talented individuals continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
Next Stop: Gag City
On Dec. 8, Nicki Minaj sent shockwaves through the music industry after dropping her newest album, Pink Friday 2. The Queen of Rap has finally unveiled her highly anticipated Pink Friday 2 World Tour.The tour is set to visit states like California, New York, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Florida and more.
The start date is anticipated to be March 1, 2024, and will conclude sometime in August, with the notion of adding more dates.
To add to the excitement, on Dec. 14, the “Needle” rapper was seen on a popular streamer’s live, Kai Cenat, where they danced the night away and entertained each other. Additionally, Minaj is set to have a sit-down interview with Funny Marco on the debut of his new set.
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Latto Is In The Holiday Spirit
Latto has been in her musical bag lately as she just dropped some new tunes for fans to enjoy over the holidays. On Dec. 15, the Atlanta artist collaborated with young Florida rapper, Luh Tyler on their newest song titled, “The Grinch Freestyle.”
Since the release of the song, the visual has garnered over 42,000 views on YouTube alone.
Additionally, the 777 rapper will also be releasing a new project titled, “Hoes Up, Pimps Down.” The set release date is December 22, 2023, leaving fans satisfied for the rest of the year.
Regina The Stallion
Rocking a stunning hot pink ensemble, Thee Stallion took to her social media platforms on Dec. 10 the news of her newest collaboration “Not My Fault” with Renee Rapp on the soundtrack of the new Mean Girls movie. The movie is set to be released in 2024, although no specific date has been confirmed.
Kaliii has been fairly quiet since her signing to Warner Chappell Music Group. Well, it looks like she has come out of hibernation with her newly released single ‘Say Too Much” featuring rapper Lil Nudy.
Since its Dec. 12th release, the song has garnered over 33,000 views on YouTube.
SZA, well-known for her hit album SOS, is celebrating the first anniversary of her successful release. In a surprising announcement, the talented R&B artist took to social media to reveal a highly-anticipated surprise.
In addition to this, the “Snooze” artist sat down with Apple Music on Dec. 13 to discuss her SOS album and tour. In the interview, she talked about being perceived and being a foundation, the recording of her SOS Deluxe album, Proving a point, and connecting with her fans.
On Dec. 13, the Memphis rapper K Carbon along with A.R. The Mermaid dropped their new joint single titled, “ No Motion.” Since the single’s release, the visual has received over 5000 views on YouTube alone.
Additionally, the rapper along with Aleza, Slimeroni, Gloss Up, and GloRilla dropped another banger titled, “Jealous Ass Bitch” on Thursday, Dec. 14. The video has garnered over 66,000 views on YouTube alone.
Gloss Up Collabs With Rock
On Dec. 14, Memphis rapper and Quality Control artist, Gloss Up has teamed up with social media personality and rapper Chrisean Rock for a single and music visual titled, “N.A. L.B.”
The new single follows Gloss Up’s recent appearance on HitKidd’s Renegadealbum, which also includes fellow Memphis female hitmakers Aleza, GloRilla, K Carbon, and Slimeroni. Both Gloss and Chrisean bring their A-game to the table on “N.A.L.B.” as they air out their frustrations with ex-partners who couldn’t provide as much as the two rap divas could provide for themselves.
On Dec. 13, New York rapper Scarlip went onto Power 106 FM and performed a “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” for listeners. The freestyle proved why Scarlip has made it as far as she has in her career in such a short time.
Amidst the August announcement of Ciara’s pregnancy, the Wilsons have introduced the world to their beautiful baby girl, Amora Princess Wilson. The birth of Baby Amoramarks the singer and husband Russell Wilson’s fourth child.
Keyshia Cole On the Road
Keyshia Cole is set to headline the highly anticipated Love Hard Tour, which is presented in partnership with the Black Promoters Collective. The upcoming tour brings together some of the biggest names in R&B for an unforgettable experience that will take fans on a journey down memory lane.
Queen Bey’s self-titled album, BEYONCÉ, was released at midnight on iTunes with no prior promotion through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records, marking an instant game-changer.
Ten years later, the album remains the most iconic and influential in music history. To commemorate the album’s 10th anniversary, the iconic singer took to Instagram to share a 2-minute reel highlighting moments and fan reactions from that era.
Danielle Bregoli Turns To High Fashion
Bhad Bhabie, the notorious rapper and internet personality, has partnered with renowned fashion designer Marc Jacobs for a unique campaign. The campaign will coincide with the controversial artist’s gender reveal after recently announcing her pregnancy to the world.
After announcing her pregnancy on Dec. 1 by posting a mirror photo showing off her new baby bump, Bhad Bhabie, also known as Danielle Bregoli, has recently become the face of Marc Jacobs x Barragan’s campaign, titled “Heaven.”
SOHH fam, be sure to support these ladies and have a fun-filled weekend!
One of the more anticipated films of next year is only a few weeks away from hitting theaters.Mean Girls is receiving a somewhat fresher take on January 12. The movie will feature the acting talents of Reneé Rapp, Tina Fey, Busy Philipps, Tim Meadows, Jon Hamm, Angourie Rice, and more. We say somewhat because the plot is pretty similar, but with the musical element the story could have a different tone to it.
On top of that, the movie will receive a corresponding soundtrack. We do not have too much information on it right now, besides the release date and number of tracks. The album will drop the same day the movie does and there are 13 tracks. We now have news on the lead single, which features Megan Thee Stallion and Reneé Rapp.
Listen To “Not My Fault” By Reneé Rapp And Megan Thee Stallion
Reneé Rapp is the lead role, but she is also developing a music career. She has two albums out in this year alone. “Not My Fault,” is the closing song on the soundtrack and has a radio-friendly pop appeal. Both deliver fun performances and while it is tied to a movie, the song has lyrics that are more vague and can be viable outside of its origin.
What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single, “Not My Fault,” by Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion? Does this song make you excited for the upcoming Mean Girls film? Who else do you think will appear on the soundtrack? Will this sort of remake be better than the 2004 film? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Megan Thee Stallion. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
B**** so bad, dudes thought I was A.I., ballin’ like A.I Stick to the motherf****n’ money like a stapler, stack like Jenga Any p***y b**** get stroke like a painter It’s funny how the mean girl open all the doors (All the doors) But I been told y’all, I’m the black Regina George (Baow) Bikini top, booty shorts, Megan-core
Reneé Rapp had 2023 in a chokehold with her debut album, Snow Angel. And in a few weeks, she will kick off 2024 with a bang. Having previously played Regina George in the Broadway musical adaptation of Mean Girls, Rapp will reprise the iconic role in the upcoming Mean Girls film.
Ahead of the movie, Rapp has teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion for a new song from the soundtrack, “Not My Fault.” The song is centered around a memorable quote from the movie, in which one character says “It’s not my fault you’re like in love with me.”
“It’s not my fault / You came with her but she might leave with me / It’s not my fault / You’ve gotta pay for what I get for free / It’s not my fault
You’re like, you’re like, you’re like in love with me,” she sings on the song’s chorus, giving Regina a little bit of some queer flair.
Meg pops in with a supercharged verse, claiming her throne as the “Black Regina George.”
“I got influence, they do anythin’ I endorse / I run sh*t, to be a bad b*tch is a sport,” Meg raps.
You can listen to “Not My Fault” above.
Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Megan Thee Stallion has struck a groundbreaking distribution deal as she navigates being an independent artist. The Houston rapper has recently inked a distribution deal with Warner Music Group, affirming her status as an indie artist.
Meg Inks New Deal
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Megan Thee Stallion’s partnership with Warner Music Group was unveiled, as the distribution deal comes after the “Realer” rapper’s highly-publicized legal battle with former record label,1501 Entertainment.
With the collaboration between Meg and Warner Music Group, she can now distribute her music on a larger scale while retaining ownership over her creative work. This deal allows her to leverage the resources and expertise of a major label without compromising her artistic integrity.
According to Billboard, the Houston native’s team will include select individuals from 300 Entertainment and other professionals within Warner Music Group.
Megan Thee Stallion has been vocal about the importance of independence and ownership, as she expressed with her latest project, “Cobra,” where she stated:
“everything is being funded by Megan Thee Stallion.”
BOSS MOVES! Billboard reports Megan Thee Stallion has signed a distribution deal with Warner Music Group, while maintaining her status as an independent artist! pic.twitter.com/qTk2OAmX9t
Megan Thee Stallion Sparks Anticipation Among Fans As She Goes Independent With ‘ACT ONE’ Project
Megan Thee Stallion is stirring excitement among her fans with her cryptic social media teaser for a project titled ACT ONE. After much speculation, the Houston Hottie recently unveiled this new musical endeavor, marking her venture as an independent artist and creating a buzz of anticipation among her followers.
Megan Thee Stallion With New Music
On Oct.12, Megan Thee Stallion teased a new musical project titled ACT ONE for fans, while also revealing that she is currently operating as an independent artist.
The “Plan B” rapper shared a cryptic 3-second clip on Instagram hinting at a project titled ACT ONE. The short video featured Megan with the mouth of a snake, intriguing her fans and sparking speculation about what’s to come.
Followers flooded her comments section with messages of anticipation and support, writing “Yes meg, we missed you queen,” where another fan wrote, “Megan always pop out and eat during Halloween. Spooky Stalli WE READY.”
This new era, following Meg’s Traumazine era in 2022, showcases the rapper as a serpent, possibly symbolizing her transformation and shedding her previous struggles. Through various social media posts, she has depicted herself holding snakes and even included the serpent emoji in her captions, further fueling curiosity about the artistic direction ofACT ONE.
Nonetheless, a significant revelation came during a live session on Lil Ju’s Instagram, a prominent producer known for his collaborations with the “Savage” rapper. Megan dropped a bombshell by revealing that she is an independent artist. Speaking directly to her fans, the rapper declared:
“This part of my album is definitely very much funded by Megan Thee Stallion…I have no label right now, and we’re doing everything funded straight out of Megan Thee Stallion’s pockets. I’m so excited to be doing something for the first time independent since it was just me and my momma.. So excited cause it’s just really me this go round until we sign to a new label, but I don’t want to sign to a new label right now, I just want to do it myself.”
A Trip Down Memory Lane
It’s important to note that Megan Thee Stallion has had a turbulent history with her previous record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment.
Megan accused the label of trying to block her from releasing new music, leading to a legal battle. The rapper also exposed mismanagement of funds and lack of proper compensation from 1501, ultimately resulting in her filing and winning a restraining order against the label’s executives.
Furthermore, in 2019, the “Realer” rapper was in partnership with JAY-Z‘sRoc Nation through a management deal, and despite this affiliation, she remained under 1501’s record label.
Latto Announces She’s An Independent Artist
As Megan Thee Stallion reveals her independence as an artist, she joins a growing list of successful artists who are taking control of their careers. Latto recently made headlines by announcing that she no longer has a manager, despite her impressive brand deals and successes.
Pardison Fontaine and Megan Thee Stallion are currently playing out a very public breakup and straight-up beef brewing. Moreover, both have their own accusations when it comes to why their relationship ended, who’s to blame, and what they did wrong. Most recently, the Houston femcee responded to Pardi’s explanations on social media, trying to stay positive and questioning why he’s calling her out if what she said about him is untrue. Now, during a new Instagram Live session, the New York rapper admitted to cheating on Meg, but also suggested that there’s a lot of hypocrisy at play. It’s all a pretty nasty situation– not because of their nastiness to each other, but because it’s all playing out for everyone online to see.
“It’s never something I wanted to speak on,” Pardison Fontaine told his followers. “Never something I want to elaborate on. You’ve never once seen me speak on my personal life, whether that be happy, sad, different, you know what I’m saying? Just little tidbits, so these are always uncomfortable for me. Anyway, like I said, I go on here to promote my music. Y’all never heard me speak ill about anybody up to this point in time. I never intended to, I never did, so… But if you watch my interviews in their entirety, I always speak about exactly what happened, exactly how I feel, without even giving too much. ‘Cause I don’t like to dive into too much.
“But I have no problem taking accountability,” Pardison Fontaine admitted. “Yeah, that’s what it is, yeah. Let’s talk about what the definition is, yeah, I did that. Find me an interview where I say ‘No.’ Not once. But I just don’t appreciate people throwing rocks and hiding their hand. I was chilling, I was cooling, nobody asked me nothing– nobody asked nobody nothing, in fact. And throwing rocks and hiding your hand is just not good behavior, you know what I’m saying? It’s not good, especially to people that have been good to you. Everything I needed to talk about, I talked about on the song. People wanna know why, they wanna know what happened.
“When you paint things in ways that they didn’t happen, you gotta clear it up,” he concluded. “You gotta f***ing clear it up. But with all that said, I wish happiness for everybody. I wish healing for everybody. It felt like I was well-along on my journey. I had put a lot behind me, I had ate a lot of s**t as a male, as a man, but I just ate it. You know what I’m saying? I felt like this was not one of those times where I was gonna let it slide: let somebody speak on me and let my story be told by somebody else. This wasn’t one of those times where I was gonna let it slide.” For more on Pardison Fontaine and Megan Thee Stallion, come back to HNHH.
Pardison Fontainemade headlines with his diss track, “Thee Person,” targetingex-girlfriendMegan Thee Stallion. In a revealing interview on The Breakfast Club, the rapper/songwriter addresses the controversies surrounding the diss track and sheds light on its impact on his reputation.
Faded Pictures
On Dec.13, Pardison Fontaine appeared on the well-known iHeart Radio show, The Breakfast Club, to definitively clarify matters following the release of his diss track, “Thee Person,” aimed at ex-girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion, and the drop of her latest single, “Cobra.”
Pardison Fontaine talks about the backlash he received after the “1 line” about him in ‘Cobra’ by Megan Thee Stallion
With compelling honesty, Pardi discussed Megan’s alleged dishonesty, its toll on him, and the importance of honesty in a relationship. During the interview, Fontaine expressed how the Traumazine artist’s single, “Cobra,” and her previous statements affected people’s perception of him.
Referring to the lyrics in “Cobra,” saying, “Getting his d!ck sucked in the same spot I’m sleeping,” The songwriter/rapper stated:
“With that one line, a lot of people made people not want to interview me.This is prior to me saying anything. Like “aww no he’s this, he’s that.” Like yall known me for a long time. I’ve never been a bad person. I’ve never been painted in any type of narrative. One that hurt me personally. It tarnished my image and it tarnished me as a person.”
Honesty Is Everything
Pardi also emphasized the importance of honesty in a relationship, expressing his concern over Megan’s alleged lies about her past sexual involvement with certain people. He continued:
“I dont think its ever been an issue of whose she’s been with, or any partner. But I think something to be judged is honesty in a relationship. I think that’s something to be judged. If I ask a specific question and you choose to tell the opposite of the truth, it becomes a lie. That is what I have a problem with.”
When asked if he had addressed the issue with Megan before it became public knowledge, Pardi confirmed that he had indeed confronted the Houston native about it. DJ Envy highlighted the seriousness of their relationship by mentioning Pardi’s plan to buy a ring for Megan. Fontaine then responded with:
“Thank you. I’m glad you said that. When I see alot of comments, I get a lot of questions. I’m like “ did you listen to this? I spoke on this.I said this. I’ve never been one to address things or “this person” on the internet.”
Megan ‘Thee Person’
Fans on Twitter(X) had mixed reactions to Fontaine’s interview.
One user (@scorpianwings) stated, “Why book interviews if you don’t want to talk about the shit that’s happening? He’s literally talking in circles.” Another user (@syndarelea) stated, “I would hate for my interview(s) to be about her vs. my talent tbh but hey he’s taking the bait so…”
In November 2023, Pardison Fontaine released the diss track “Thee Person,” which sparked controversy and raised eyebrows in the music industry as he seemingly exposed Megan Thee Stallion’s alleged true colors.
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Speaking of diss records and exes, Chrisean Rock recently aimed at fellow rapper and ex-boyfriend Blueface in “Baby Father Drama.” The song and its accompanying video offered a candid and unfiltered perspective on her experience as a single mother, addressing the Los Angeles rapper’s alleged neglect during her pregnancy.
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