SUPER BOWL

Is Beyoncé Dropping A Country Album In 2024?

by
beyonce
Getty Image

For months, fans have been begging Beyoncé for the visuals for her Grammy Award-winning album, Renaissance. Today (February 11), during Super Bowl LVIII, the “Thique” singer finally delivered something for supporters to sink their teeth into.

Although the commercial wasn’t quite the visual the public was looking forward to, it confirms that the “Renaissance Era” is far from over. As Beyoncé takes a road trip back to her home state, Texas, she teases that something special is on the way.

So, what exactly should the Beyhive expect from their Queen Bey?

Is Beyoncé Dropping A Country Album In 2024?

Following the Easter eggs sprinkled into her 2024 Grammys wardrobe, it appears that Beyoncé is gearing up to drop a country album. But will it be released this year? Again, it seems that the answer is yes.

Based on the artwork, Renaissance Act II is scheduled to be released on March 29.

According to Pop Crave, the forthcoming album will feature 16 tracks. Of the records rumored to hit streaming platforms, the platform believes two songs are titled “Texas Hold’ Em” and “16 Carriages.” This wouldn’t be Beyoncé’s first venture into country music if you think back to her 2016 collaboration “Daddy Lessons” with The Chicks.

Beyoncé is known for her pop, R&B, and even rap records. But it looks like country music should brace itself for Bey’s formal entry.

Ben Affleck Launches His Music Career In A Super Bowl Ad For Dunkin – To The Dismay Of J-Lo, Fat Joe, And Jack Harlow

by
Ben Affleck Super Bowl Commerical 2024
Dunkin

Ben Affleck is trying his hand at being a pop star. The Air actor has let the “bored man in the world” headline get to him. To get his feet wet in the industry, Affleck didn’t have to travel far, given that his wife is pop music star Jennifer Lopez.

But as his “voice of reason,” Jack Harlow attempts to stop him from crashing Lopez’s studio session. However, as the Dunkin Super Bowl LVIII commercial shows, Affleck is too far gone. As Affleck interrupts what appears to be Lopez’s time in the office, working on This Is Me…Now, he’s met with hilarious stares of disapproval from Fat Joe, Matt Damon, and more. But Tom Brady approves.

Ultimately, the bulldozing didn’t work out in his favor, but Affleck isn’t going to give up without a fight.

So far, Lopez has shared two records from the forthcoming project, including the title track and “Can’t Get Enough” featuring Latto. Although Affleck hasn’t made an appearance on either, there are still eleven tracks to come from the body of work. Who knows, maybe Affleck made the final cut.

Watch Dunkin’s full commercial below.

This Is Me…Now is out 2/16 via Nuyorican Productions. Find more information here.

Jack Harlow is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Here Is Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Setlist

by
Usher Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show 2024
Getty Image

So far, Super Bowl LVIII hasn’t been a note. Most of the action has come from the evening’s entertainment starting with Post Malone’s rendition of “America The Beautiful.” But let’s be real: everyone was really tuned in for Usher’s highly anticipated halftime performance.

Given how many details were leaked, including Alicia Keys’ cameo, not much was left to the imagination. However, Usher still managed to deliver a notable set (and yes, it did feature his love of roller skating). Throughout the performance starring guest cameos from HER, Lil Jon, and Ludacris, Usher jumped across his multiple decade-long career. He even squeezed in some of the biggest hits of others on the stage.

Continue below to view Usher’s full setlist for the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show.

Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Setlist

1. “Caught Up”
2. “U Don’t Have To Call”
3. “Superstar”
4. “Love In This Club”
5. “If I Ain’t Got You” With Alicia Keys
6. “My Boo” With Alicia Keys
7. “Confessions Part II” With Jermaine Dupri
8. “Nice & Slow”
9. “Burn”
10. “U Got It Bad” With HER
11. “Bad Girl” With HER
12. “OMG” With Will.I.Am
13. “Turn Down for What” With Lil Jon
14. “Yeah” With Lil Jon & Ludacris

Watch the full performance presented by Apple Music below.

Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance Got The Crowd ‘Caught Up’ On 25 Years Of Excellence

by
usher super bowl
Getty Image

It feels a bit ridiculous to even type these words, but going into Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show performance, there was a certain amount of skepticism about whether he was a “Super Bowl caliber” artist from some fans (you can probably guess which ones). Of course, once the veteran hitmaker hit the stage, he obliterated all doubts about his worthiness for the moment, reminding those fans that he’s got 25+ years of pop-R&B excellence under his belt.

The results of Usher’s preparations were on full display as he performed pop culture mainstays like “Caught Up,” “U Don’t Have To Call,” and “Superstar” over the course of the 15-minute set. After coming out to “Caught Up” flanked by dancers dressed in Roaring ’20s regalia, he ran through a progression of 2000s hits before bringing out Alicia Keys for a rendition of their duet “My Boo.” Usher then launched into a retrospective of his slow-burners like “Nice & Slow” and “U Got It Bad.” Naturally, he came out of his shirt during the latter. H.E.R. joined him onstage to play the guitar solo, he broke out the roller skates for a breakdown, and Lil Jon played part of “Shots” before they went into everybody’s favorite Usher song, “Yeah,” joined (of course) by Ludacris.

And just in case the performance itself wasn’t enough to turn those fans‘ expectations around, the inevitable streaming bump that’s sure to follow certainly should. After last year’s performance, Rihanna topped the streaming charts. The year before, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s 1999 hit “Still D.R.E.” reached over a billion views on YouTube, and in 2019, even the meme-baiting stunt performance of Spongebob Squarepants‘ “Sweet Victory” prompted a 500% increase in streams for the cartoon’s soundtrack.

Ice Spice Lets Her Ex Down Easy In Her Debut Super Bowl Commercial With The Help Of Starry

by

Oh, how time flies. Valentine’s Day is next week. However, not everyone will be spending their night cuddled up. “Think U The Sh*t (Fart)” rapper Ice Spice had to remind a former flame of this sad fact. In her debut Super Bowl commercial, Ice Spice enjoys a beautiful night out with her newfound love, Starry.

As Ice Spice is showered with love by the beverage company’s digital avatars, her ex rudely interrupts the trio. In the teaser for the ad slot, viewers were left wondering who would make an onscreen cameo. But as the camera pans to the mystery man, the reveal is silly yet disappointing.

The crushed lover is actually one of Starry’s competitors. The actors’ blurred hoodie makes it hard to determine whether that’s Sprite or 7UP. Ice Spice isn’t a stranger to beef in her music, so Starry picked the right ambassador for their war for the No. 1 soda spot.

In a statement, the brand praised their star. “Ice Spice’s charm and charisma are unmatched, making her the perfect fit for the brand’s first Super Bowl commercial,” read the statement.

Ice Spice expressed the same feelings to Billboard. “I’m hyped to star in the first-ever Starry Super Bowl commercial,” she said. “Trust me. starry is a vibe.

Watch the full commercial above.

Post Malone Shed His Rigid Rockstar Persona For His Rendition Of ‘America The Beautiful’ At The Super Bowl

by
Post Malone Super Bowl LVIII 2024 screengrab
CBS Sports

Everyone has their personal reasons for tuning into the Super Bowl LVIII. Of course, the avid football fanatics are locked in to see which franchise takes home the Vince Lombardi trophy. Music lovers couldn’t care less about the game. Most are dialed in for Usher’s highly anticipated Halftime Show performance.

But before that, a few notable musicians warmed the Las Vegas crowd up for its pre-game festivities. Post Malone dropped in for a gentle rendition of “America The Beautiful.” As a proud musical rockstar, Malone shed his rigid persona to bring forth the delicate essence of the hymn.

Of course, Malone added his creative touches to the traditional record, but he met the mark with his acoustic guitar in tow. Viewers at home took to X (formerly Twitter) to offer their glowing reviews of Malone’s performance.

“Ngl, that was actually better than I expected! A solid 7/10,” wrote one viewer.

“Wow, that’s awesome,” penned another.

Before his set, Malone shared that he was fighting back nerves. “I’m very nervous,” he said. “But excited, I’m excited. It’s just fun and super epic to be able to go out there and sing a song so many beautiful artists have sang before on this stage.”

Rewatch Post Malone’s full performance below, courtesy of the NFL.

Drake’s Super Bowl Bet Is In, And The Rapper Was Sure Not To Go ‘Against The Swifties’

by
drake grinning
Getty Image

Super Bowl LVIII, better known as Usher Bowl, is tonight, and pople online are rushing to get their final setlist predictions for the highly-anticipated Halftime Show. Of course, that isn’t the only thing folks are fiercely debating. Sports fans are putting up big bucks on their favorite team, with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs ready to collide in Las Vegas. One of those folks digging deep into their pockets is Drake.

On Saturday, February 10, the “You Broke My Heart” rapper shared his seven-figure bet on the game inspired by Taylor Swift. “I can’t bet against the Swifties,” he wrote.

In the screenshot totaling over $1 million, Drake waved the ally flag to Swift’s avid fanbase. As most (sometimes pissed-off) football fans know, Swift is currently dating the Chiefs’ Travis Kelce. To ensure no beef arises from the two musicians’ supporter circles, Drake decided to go all in on the safe bet.

However, Chiefs fans might want to perform their pre-game rituals a few times before the coin toss. The Drake Curse has taken out franchises across sports, including soccer, basketball, UFC, boxing, and more. Given that Super Bowl LVIII is being held in Las Vegas, who knows? Maybe the odds will be in the Chiefs’ favor. The team has two foes: the Drake Curse and the 49ers.

Travis Scott & Quavo Perform At Fanatics Super Bowl Party: Watch

by

Quavo and Travis Scott were among many stars at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party on Saturday (February 10). Then even performed their smash hit “pick up the phone” with Young Thug together, and it looks like everyone present had a great time. Of course, this is far from the first time that these two link up together for a show or for a special appearance; they have a collab album, after all. For example, La Flame recently brought the former Migo out at his Miami concert during his CIRCUS MAXIMUS tour, and to no one’s surprise, they absolutely rocked the crowd.

In fact, this record of collabs and joint concerts isn’t restricted to just concerts or parties, but also more official and philanthropic fare. Travis Scott and Quavo hit the stage at Jay-Z’s blackjack tournament, in partnership with Michael Rubin for the REFORM Alliance. Lil Baby also joined the festivities, and it shows how folks are combining a lot of entertainment elements when hosting events or activities like these. It’s nice to see this balance play out, especially in an environment where artists are already having fun to begin with.

Read More: Drake & Travis Scott European Tour Rumors Swirl Online, Fans Question Them

Quavo & Travis Scott “pick up the phone” Ringing At Fanatics Super Bowl Party: Watch

Meanwhile, their aforementioned team-up tape, 2017’s Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, is still a pretty beloved release among hip-hop fans. Sure, it’s not Watch The Throne, but a lot of fans would love it if they reunite on wax more often… which might be a solid chance. Moreover, Quavo recently celebrated the success of this first installment and teased another joint effort with Travis Scott. Considering bangers like “Motorcycle Patches,” “Modern Slavery,” “How U Feel,” and more, we can only imagine it’ll be similarly full of jams.

As far as recent activity, both MCs featured on Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s new album Vultures. The Houston artist appears on “Fuk Sumn,” whereas Huncho shows up on “Paperwork.” What did you think of their contributions? Let us know in the comments section down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Travis Scott and Quavo.

Read More: Quavo Removed From Kanye West’s “Fuk Sumn,” Fans Aren’t Happy

The post Travis Scott & Quavo Perform At Fanatics Super Bowl Party: Watch appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Kim Kardashian & Odell Beckham Jr. Spotted In Vegas After Super Bowl Party

by

Kim Kardashian is in Las Vegas with the rest of her family for the Super Bowl today (Sunday, February 11), and they’re far from the only stars there. Moreover, a new video obtained by TMZ is making the rounds on social media, as you can see Kim and Khloé make their way through a busy hotel and try to get into a crowded elevator. It looked pretty chaotic at The Wynn on Saturday night (February 10), but people aren’t talking about that as the hot topic on the gossip train. Rather, they took note of someone ushering Odell Beckham Jr. to join Kim in an elevator, which raised a lot of eyebrows and got a lot of fingertips typing online.

Furthermore, the two are currently the subject of dating rumors, and have been for a while now. In fact, recent reports emerged about them actually seeing each other and considering taking their fling public. Alas, it seems like if these rumors are even true, Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. are still pumping the brakes on making things official. With both of their busy schedules and wildly visible public personas, we can’t blame them for wanting to ease into that type of coverage and movement.

Read More: Kim Kardashian & Odell Beckham Jr. Relationship Rumors Have Ravens Fans Praying For Their Own Taylor Swift Situation

Odell Beckham Jr., Kim Kardashian’s Rumored Flame, At The AFC Championship

Kim Kardashian Odell Beckham Jr Dating Vegas Super Bowl Pop Culture News
BALTIMORE, MD – JANUARY 28: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Of course, the 43-year-old entrepreneur and model has kept her dating life either completely silent or under wraps since her divorce from Kanye West and subsequent split with Pete Davidson. After those instances, we can’t say we blame her at all for wanting to keep things low-key and focus her energies elsewhere. At the same time, Kim Kardashian deserves some happiness and love just like anyone else, and those invested in her story want to see her in a better place. It’s not like she’s doing bad right now, but that success doesn’t fill every void.

But who are we to say Kim has to fill that? If she wants to just live life more casually and keep showing out for her family, then she should enjoy that fruitfully. With all that in mind, we’ll see if this is just another rumor in the mill, or if it manifests into something greater. For more news and the latest updates on Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr., stick around on HNHH and check out this new video with the “Via” link below.

Read More: Kanye West & Kim Kardashian’s Co-Parenting Dynamic Dissected By Professionals

[via]

The post Kim Kardashian & Odell Beckham Jr. Spotted In Vegas After Super Bowl Party appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Post Malone Admits Super Bowl Performance Makes Him “Very Nervous”

by

Post Malone says his upcoming performance at the Super Bowl is “nerve-wracking” and that he is “very nervous” about it. Speaking with Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis, he discussed what he’s expecting from his performance of “America the Beautiful” at the game.

“I’m excited. It’s just fun and super-epic to be able to go out and sing a song so many beautiful artists have sang before,” he said. “I’m just gonna do my best, just do my best, and give it what I got. My dad told me, ‘You’ll never make everybody happy. So just be yourself and do your best at everything you do.’ Do it your way and do it with love.”

Read More: Post Malone And Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” Becomes The First RIAA Double-Diamond Certified Single

Post Malone Speaks At A Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Press Conference

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 08: Post Malone speaks onstage during the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame & Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Press Conference at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

This year’s Super Bowl will feature the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers. Speaking with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Malone revealed that, despite being a Cowboys fan, he has a Chiefs tattoo. As for how he ended up with the ink, he lost a bet with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. “We played beer pong, me, Mahomes and Kelce, and I said, ‘If y’all beat me right now, I will get this KC tattoo with their autographs,’” he shared. “And we had a tattoo artist there for some reason. And then I had to walk away from the table and get it forever on my body.”

Post Malones Discusses The Super Bowl

In addition to Malone’s performance of “America the Beautiful,” Usher will be taking the stage during the iconic Halftime Show. TMZ reports that he’ll be bringing Alicia Keys along with him. Be on the lookout for further updates on Post Malone on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Post Malone Lights Up Brand New Las Vegas Venus For New Year’s Show

[Via]

The post Post Malone Admits Super Bowl Performance Makes Him “Very Nervous” appeared first on HotNewHipHop.