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Beyonce Left Unimpressed By “RENAISSANCE” Tour Team’s Major Fail In Amsterdam: Video

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Beyonce has been letting her vocals shine in stadiums all across Europe over the past month, and so far, things on the RENAISSANCE World Tour have been nearly “Flawless.” Back in London, one audience witnessed the mother of three nearly lose her headpiece while dancing along to “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM,” but she handled that mishap like a pro. On Sunday (June 18) in Amsterdam, however, things ran a bit less smoothly near the end of the evening.

As Page Six reports, she was singing “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” while seated atop her giant silver disco horse when the production team seemingly missed their cue to help her down. Instead, Bey straddled the art piece for the remainder of the song, even pushing the ladder away when it was finally rolled up beside her. In clips that are now making rounds online, a man appears to put his hand out for the IVY PARK creative to take, but instead, she shoves him away.

Read More: Beyonce Handles “RENAISSANCE” Wardrobe Malfunction Like A Pro During London Tour Stop

Beyonce’s “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” Didn’t Go as Planned

“Oh, my God!” the “Baby Boy” singer mouths to the crew beside her during a brief pause in the song. Though she didn’t let it come through in her voice, Beyonce’s subtle actions captured on camera as she sang have Twitter users speculating that someone was fired after the show.

“I don’t even know what happened and I’m scared,” one person wrote, picking up on Queen B’s “Diva” energy. “Oh Beyonce was MAD, she kicked her foot hard as HELL,” another fan chimed in, showing a closer look at how she let the animal statue have it in its side after failing to execute her vision as perfectly as planned.

Read More: Beyoncé Reveals “Renaissance” Tour Crew Includes 14 Chefs

Twitter Reacts

Keep scrolling to see what social media users have been saying about the first major RENAISSANCE World Tour screw-up. Do you think Beyonce looks upset in the various viral videos below? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Jorja Smith Trends On Twitter As Fans Shut Down Body-Shaming Comments

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26-year-old Jorja Smith is best known for two things – her naturally alluring beauty, and her show-stopping voice. She’s still relatively new to the music industry compared to other R&B darlings, but it was back in 2016 when her Project 11 EP made a serious mark on the industry. Since then, she’s made magic on Lost & Found in 2018, as well as 2021’s Be Right Back. The latter consists of just eight titles, but thankfully Smith has held us over with a string of singles since then.

The most recent to come from the “Let Me Down” songstress is the Nia Archives remix of “Little Things,” which she shared a visual for this past New Music Friday. So far, Smith’s loyal fanbase has been loving the fun track, but that unfortunately hasn’t stopped critics from making comments about her body. The new clip shows that Jorja has put on some weight in recent months, but she wears it well, carrying herself with complete confidence in a white crop top.

Read More: Jorja Smith Announces New Album “falling or flying” For September 2023 Release

Jorja Smith Shares “Little Things (Remix)” Video with Nia Archives

On Monday (June 19), the Walsall native began trending on Twitter as reactions to the “Little Things (Remix)” came pouring in. Thankfully for Smith, the amount of love and praise we’re seeing far outweighs those trying to make her feel ashamed about her changing figure. “Jorja Smith did not ask anyone to make her their sex symbol, and now they’re insulting her because she gained some weight?” one user pointed out. “And they think they’re normal?” they later asked.

“Jorja Smith just released her best song to date but the internet is busy insulting her, what a shame,” someone else wrote, encouraging readers to stream the catchy track. Of course, there have been plenty of thirsty responses too, making it obvious that the recording artist is still an object of desire, no matter what size she is.

Read More: 7 Of Jorja Smith’s Best Collabs

Twitter Discusses Her Noticeably Different Appearance

Keep scrolling to read what else Twitter’s been saying about Jorja Smith since checking out her “Little Things (Remix)” music video. Are you excited to hear the British singer’s upcoming album? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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YNW Melly’s Attorney’s “Evil Plans And Stuff” Notebook Goes Viral On Twitter

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YNW Melly’s double murder trial has been going off without nearly as many hitches as we’ve seen from the YSL RICO indictment. Of course, there have still been noteworthy reports coming from the courtroom, such as the accused killer’s apparent praying before jurors entered the courtroom on day two. Prior to that, on Monday (June 12), Melly seemingly shed a tear while watching the footage of the two associates he’s been accused of killing.

As VladTV reports, another moment making rounds online from one of this week’s live streams shows Melly and his attorney talking, using a notebook to hide their mouths. This is obviously common practice in the courtroom, but lawyers don’t always have “Evil Plans and Stuff” written across the front of their notebook. Considering the crimes the 23-year-old has been accused of committing, and the fact that he’s facing the death penalty, some social media users are feeling as though it was an unprofessional decision.

Read More: YNW Melly Update: Alleged Killer Appears To Pray Before Jurors Enter Courtroom

YNW Melly’s Attorney Stirs the Pot

“When your defense attorney is the opps 😂😂😂,” one person joked. “Why would you EVER bring that to court with you? OMG!!!!” another user pondered, prompting the OP to write back, “Just a wild thing to not only bring to court but flash in front of the jury lol.” According to reports from Law & Crime correspondents, the 12-person jury has been “death qualified,” and consists of nine women. They also appear to be between the ages of 33-50.

Day two of the highly publicized trial wrapped up earlier this afternoon, and is set to resume at 9 AM ET on Wednesday (June 13). Melly was reportedly “all smiles and in great spirits” during his exits, leaving the family of his alleged victims with a bitter taste in their mouths.

Read More: YNW Melly Trial: Rapper Seemingly Cries As Victims’ Hospital Footage Plays In Court

Twitter Reacts

Keep scrolling to see Twitter’s mixed reactions to YNW Melly’s attorney’s questionable notebook. Do you think she’s doing damage to her client with her choice of stationary? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Episode 2 Of The Weeknd’s “The Idol” Leaves Social Media Shook With Self-Harm & NSFW Scenes

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We’re now two weeks deep into Abel Tesfaye’s The Idol series, and what audiences have seen so far has elicited nothing short of shock. When the show premiered at Cannes Film Festival last month, critics made it clear that they weren’t impressed with the abundant nudity and hypersexualization present on-screen. The premiere previously showed off a scantily clad Lily-Rose Depp in practically every scene, and the second episode wasn’t much better. If you haven’t tuned in already, spoilers are ahead, so you may want to stop reading here.

In “Double Fantasy,” we see the 23-year-old actress in character as Jocelyn – a beloved pop star trying to boost her image by any means possible. Last week she connected with Tedros (played by The Weeknd) for some wild intimate play that literally took her breath away. The same NSFW themes continued on Sunday (June 11), along with more of Jocelyn engaging in self-destructive behaviours and touching herself as Tedros watches on.

Read More: The Weeknd Says He’s Dropping New Music With Every “The Idol” Episode

The Weeknd Teases E2 of His HBO Series

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Those who are curious about The Weeknd’s bone-chilling character will be happy to know that E2 gives more insight into his day-to-day life. Not only does he own the nightclub where he and Jocelyn met, but he also runs a cult-like management company where clients have been known to receive shock treatment.

The Idol‘s vision is obvious, but it seems many viewers aren’t into the raunchy nature of the series. “Wait, ‘The Idol’ is so good when they focus on Jocelyn’s life until that corny The Weeknd came and ruined the show with the oversexualized WattPad dialogue,” one user ranted on Twitter. “Tedros gets creepier by the minute,” another person expressed after tuning in.

Read More: “The Idol” Episode 2 Recap: “Double Fantasy”

Viewers React to The Idol

Keep scrolling to read more of Twitter’s shocked reactions to episode two of HBO’s The Idol. For HNHH‘s full recap of the The Weeknd’s controversial new series, make sure to click the link above.

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Samuel L. Jackson’s Tony Loss Reaction Trends On Twitter

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Samuel L. Jackson has spent nearly three-quarters of a century walking the Earth, and in that time he’s achieved plenty of accolades. The multi-talent has over 200 acting credits on IMDb to his name and is known to be the second highest-grossing actor of all time, with his previous projects bringing in upwards of $27 billion across the globe. While he’s been nominated for several awards over the years, Jackson doesn’t always win (despite his immense talent). The Pulp Fiction star doesn’t seem to be too bothered by this, and even recently admitted he’d rather play the role of Marvel’s Nick Fury than pick another character just because they’re likely to earn him an Oscar.

On Sunday (June 11), Jackson was among the many famous faces on the red carpet at the Tony Awards, where he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play. The production the 74-year-old appeared in was directed by his wife, LaTanya, who accompanied him to the event. When it was announced that Brandon Uranowitz beat Samuel in the category, cameras caught a comedic reaction on his face, seemingly hinting that he wasn’t expecting to win in the first place.

Read More: Samuel L. Jackson Would Rather Portray Nick Fury Than Chase Oscar-Bait Roles

Brandon Uranowitz Comes Out on Top

Since the moment aired on live television, social media has been cracking jokes about the Star Wars actor. “Sam Jackson never bothers with the fake ‘I’m so happy for them’ face and honestly, I appreciate it,” one person pointed out. “Wow, Samuel L. Jackson DOES NOT want to be at the Tony’s,” another user speculated.

Thankfully, the Washington, D.C. native was later able to redeem himself while presenting the prize for Best Play along with LaTanya. During their time on the stage, he referred to himself as “Samuel L. ‘it’s an honour to be nominated’ Jackson.”

Read More: Samuel L. Jackson’s Greatest Acting Roles

Twitter Reacts to Samuel L. Jackson

Keep scrolling to see more fan reactions to Samuel L. Jackson’s loss at the 2023 Tony Awards. Do you think the renowned actor should’ve taken home the prize over his competitors? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Ice Spice Takes Over Governor’s Ball With Her Twerking, Fans Can’t Help But Thirst

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Of the rising female rap stars in the game right now, few are running things like Ice Spice. Less than a year after blowing up thanks to “Feelin’ U (Munch),” a co-sign from Drake, and her bodacious bod, the 23-year-old has already secured her dream collaboration with Nicki Minaj. On top of that, she also had the opportunity to work with Taylor Swift on the “Karma (Remix),” making her the first rapper to drop a song with the country-turned-pop star. While the milestones she’s hitting are undeniably major, critics have still had plenty to say about her stage presence.

Not only have we seen Isis Gaston surprise fans during Swift’s Eras tour, but she also had a set of her own during Hot 97’s Summer Jam last Sunday. At the time she brought out friends like Kenzo B, Flo Milli, and Kaliii, which ultimately sparked a Twitter debate about why the artist with the fairest complexion has also been given the most opportunities. Elsewhere, some have criticized her for “lip syncing” at the event – reviews she’s also receiving for this weekend’s stop at Governor’s Ball.

Read More: Ice Spice Catches Heat For “Lip Syncing” At Hot 97 Summer Jam

Ice Spice Wears Double Denim For Governor’s Ball

While her endless twerking certainly caught the internet’s attention, several video clips prove how hard it can be to hear Spice over her music at times. Even so, she’s obviously taken note of those criticizing her performing abilities, turning up the heat with some of her most bootylicious choreography to date.

It’s certainly no RENAISSANCE World Tour, but still, the “Bikini Bottom” hitmaker has proven she’s willing to persevere and grow as her career continues to flourish. She previously hinted at sharing her debut album in 2023, though we have yet to hear any updates on that project in recent weeks.

Read More: Ice Spice Brings Out Flo Milli At Hot 97 Summer Jam, Twitter Questions Why It Wasn’t Other Way Around

Fans React

Keep scrolling to see Twitter’s thirsty reactions to Ice Spice’s latest performance at Governor’s Ball 2023. Do you think that the Bronx baddie has shown improvement in her stage presence since first blowing up? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Ashanti & Nelly Rock Luxurious Matching Outfits For Annual QC Music Black Ball, Twitter Reacts

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It’s often been said that if you love something, you should let it go. In the case that it comes back, you’ll know that it was always yours, and if it doesn’t, you can be at peace knowing you’re not missing out. We’ve seen Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck embody this as a couple over the past year. Nearly two decades after ending their engagement the actors wed last summer, and have been busy merging their lives together ever since. Since they reconciled a few months back as well, R&B lovers are hoping to see a similar ending between Nelly and Ashanti.

The reunited exes have been stepping out together frequently as of late, whether performing on stage in Las Vegas or watching UFC fights. Their most recent outing took place on Thursday (June 8), when Ashanti was tapped to sing at the annual QC Music Black Ball in celebration of P’s birthday. As she showed off her impressive vocal skills, the “Just A Dream” artist stepped behind the DJ booth to support her seeing as he’s already so familiar with her work.

Read More: Ashanti Throws It Back On Nelly During Las Vegas Performance

Nelly Expertly DJs Ashanti’s Performance

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As per usual, everyone in attendance was in their best dressed, though Nelly and his date caught our eye in particular. They both donned sleek black garments covered in extravagant silver detailing, leaving the legendary singers looking worth every penny in their bank accounts. Since seeing photos of them circulating online, Twitter users have had plenty to say about Ashanti’s new relationship.

“I know Irv Gotti mad that it was his outbursts that got Ashanti and Nelly reunited,” one user speculated. “Nelly and Ashanti belong together. They both have aged so gracefully… He finally came correct,” someone else praised the 48-year-old.

Read More: What Happened Between Irv Gotti & Ashanti?

Twitter Reacts

Keep scrolling to read more fan reactions to Nelly and Ashanti’s rekindled relationship. Do you think the “Hot in Herre” singer should put a ring on it in the near future? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Zion Williamson School Partnership Trolled On Social Media

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Things have gone so, so badly for Zion Williamson this week. It all began with Williamson posting images from the gender reveal party he was throwing alongside baby momma Ahkeema. This led OnlyFans creator Moriah Mills to accuse Williamson of infidelity on Twitter. Mills leaked various messages from Williamson, while also claiming they had hooked up as recently as last week. Furthermore, Mills claimed that the Pelicans forward was paying for her to move to New Orleans. More recently, microblading artist and influencer Yami Taylor has also claimed that she was very recently in a sexual relationship with Williamson, going as far as to call him a “nasty ass sex addict” in her Instagram call out.

The internet has had a lot of fun roasting the injury-plagued forward. Stephen A. Smith delivered a particularly masterful response to the whole situation. Meanwhile, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas came to Williamson’s defense with a passionate, if eccentric, take on the situation. However, social media is gearing up for a second round of shenanigans after Williamson’s team began to lay down some desperate damage control.

Williamson Does School Photo Op, Twitter Goes Wild

On June 9, Zion Williamson announced that he was partnering with schools in Jefferson Parish for the Summer Bridge program. The program’s focus is to meet the needs of those students who need assistance getting ahead with reading. Williamson donated $250,000 to the program, highlighting how he was helped immensely by similar programs while was growing up. “That changed my childhood. I don’t know where I’d be without this camp.”

Whether this partnership was planned before this week is unclear. However, there is likely no worse time that they could have announced it. Social media immediately pounced on the story, speculating as to whether the move was a PR strategy to take some heat off Williamson following all of this week’s headlines. Furthermore, others pointed to the fact that Williamson was seemingly counteracting a sex scandal with wholesome images of him with schoolchildren. As mentioned, it’s likely that this was already in the works when the headlines began to hit. However, if that’s the case then his team really should have considered the optics of what they were doing it because they are…real bad.

Twitter Reacts

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Diddy Trends On Twitter As People Reflect On His Past Troubling Behaviour

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Sean Combs has been in the news a lot lately, primarily for his hot new summer single, “Act Bad” with Fabolous and the City Girls. However, he also caught our attention as a result of his eldest son, Justin Combs, being arrested for a DUI over the weekend. Since the incident hit the news cycle, the conversation around Diddy’s name has taken a noticeably negative turn, even causing him to trend on Twitter as users debate some of his past questionable antics.

For decades now, hip-hop heads and pop culture fanatics have been speculating about the “I’ll Be Missing You” artist’s sexuality. Of course, he’s denied rumours of being bisexual or gay over the years, but that hasn’t stopped the allegations from flowing. Apart from that conversation, other users are also mentioning Diddy’s past admission to introducing R&B stars like Usher to an adult lifestyle years before they were of legal age.

Read More: Yung Miami Gives Us “Act Bad” Advice While Making Out With Diddy On IG

Diddy’s Antics Raise Some Eyebrows

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends The 2023 Met Gala on May 01, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

“Diddy admitted to exposing Usher to older women, a hyper-sexual lifestyle, and trying to get him to lose his virginity when Usher was around 14/15,” one person wrote. “Lest I digress, I believe Usher’s relations with women and his life might have been different had it not been for Mr. Love,” they further speculated. Another account pointed out that the core issue many have isn’t with the father of seven’s rumoured involvement with the LGBTQ+ community.

Rather, concerned fans have a problem with him “[using] his closeted [sexuality] to take advantage of young men and women in the industry,” according to reports from various sources. “Promising things in exchange for sex/sexual dominance & favours. THAT IS THE ISSUE,” they expressed in their contribution to the ongoing debate.

Read More: Who Has Diddy Dated? 11 Women Romantically Linked To The Mogul

Twitter Debates

Keep scrolling to read the Twitter discourse unfolding about Diddy’s sexuality and rumours surrounding his past. Do you think it’s time for the New Yorker to take accountability for his actions? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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J. Cole’s Manager Calls Cap On Nearly $1M Payment From Lil Durk Rumours For “All My Life” Feature

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Lil Durk’s Almost Healed album had an undeniably impressive opening week after its delayed debut. Of the LP’s 21 tracks, one title in particular continues to stand out as a favourite among listeners. Before sharing his work with the world, the Chicago native offered up a teaser in the form of a single called “All My Life” with J. Cole. The collaboration has earned both lyricists immense praise from fellow industry icons and fans alike across social media. According to rumours floating around online, the Dreamville artist took home nearly $1 million for the verse he put together for Durk’s track.

Earlier this week, @raphousetv2 on Twitter alleged that the 7722 artist handed over an astounding $978K for Cole’s contribution. Breaking down the math of the transaction, for writing and spitting 489 words, the North Carolina-born star was believed to have made $2K/word for the feature. Few came out disputing the claims, especially considering how prolific Cole has become over the years, however, his manager, Ibrahim Hamad, set the record straight on Monday (June 5) afternoon.

Read More: Lil Durk & J. Cole’s “All My Life” Debuts At No. 2 On The Billboard Hot 100

J. Cole’s Manager Enters the Chat

Though Hamad didn’t reveal exactly how much Cole did make off of “All My Life,” he did use a cap emoji to indicate that the gossip is fake. It’s been a minute since the “Wet Dreamz” hitmaker gave us a solo project (his last, The Off-Season, landed in 2021) so it’s entirely possible he and Durk made a verse-for-verse arrangement, and we’ll hear the 30-year-old on his friend’s next project.

Elsewhere on his Almost Healed album, Lil Durk connected with Alicia Keys, Future, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Rob49, and country singer Morgan Wallen. He also shared a posthumous feature from Juice WRLD, who appears on track 17, “Cross The Globe.” Do you think J. Cole’s “All My Life” feature is the best work he’s done so far in 2023? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: J. Cole’s “All My Life” Verse Impresses Jermaine Dupri

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