For a little while, there was some uncertainty about whether Ryan Gosling would perform his Barbie movie favorite “I’m Just Ken” at the 2024 Oscars. A few days ago, though, Varietyconfirmed that he will take the Academy Awards stage to bust out the song, and now the Academy itself has revealed the full list of musical performers set to play their songs at this year’s ceremony, on March 10 at 7 p.m. ET.
Who Is Performing At The 2024 Oscars?
There are five songs nominated for the Best Original Song award this year, and as Variety notes, all of them will be performed during this year’s ceremony. The list of songs and their performers is as follows:
“The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot (performed by Becky G, music and lyrics by Diane Warren)
“I’m Just Ken” from Barbie (performed by Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson, music and lyrics by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt)
“It Never Went Away” from American Symphony (performed by Jon Batiste, music and lyrics by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson)
“Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from Killers Of The Flower Moon (performed by Scott George and the Osage Singers, music and lyrics by Scott George)
“What Was I Made For?” from Barbie (performed by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, music and lyrics by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell).
Jon Batiste. “It Never Went Away” from ‘American Symphony.’ LIVE at the Oscars.
Hunter Schafer is an American actress, model, and LGBTQ+ rights activist. She has captured the attention of many with her compelling performances and advocacy work. As of 2024, Equity Atlas reports her net worth to be approximately $3 million. It is a testament to her success in various facets of the entertainment industry. Schafer’s journey from a high school activist to a celebrated figure in Hollywood exemplifies her diverse talents and unwavering commitment to her craft and causes.
Early Life & Rise To Fame
BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 16: Hunter Schafer of the movie “Cuckoo” attends the. “A Different Man” premiere during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at. Berlinale Palast on February 16, 2024 also in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
Born on December 31, 1998, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Hunter Schafer showed an inclination toward art and activism from a young age. Before stepping into the limelight, Schafer was deeply involved in LGBTQ+ rights advocacy. She notably challenged North Carolina’s controversial Bathroom Bill. Her transition into modeling saw her walking the runway for prestigious fashion brands such as Dior, Marc Jacobs, and Versace. She made a mark with her unique blend of ethereal beauty and androgynous style. Schafer’s modeling career also showcased her versatility and served as a platform for her advocacy. Further, she used her growing visibility to speak on transgender rights and issues.
Transition To Acting: Euphoria
Aweng Ade-Chuol, Amelia Gray, Hunter Schafer, Diane Kruger, Iris Law and Quannah. Chasinghorse at the H&M Party held at H&M Soho on February 7, 2024 also in New York, New York. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images)
Schafer’s acting debut came with the critically acclaimed HBO series Euphoria. She plays Jules Vaughn, a transgender teen navigating the complexities of identity, friendship, and trauma. Her portrayal of Jules has been praised for its authenticity and depth, bringing a nuanced representation of the transgender experience to mainstream media. Euphoria has not only elevated Schafer’s profile. Still, it has also significantly contributed to her net worth, showcasing her ability to translate her personal experiences into compelling on-screen performances.
Advocacy & Influence
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Hunter Schafer attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Beyond her roles in front of the camera and on the runway, Schafer is a vocal advocate for transgender rights and mental health awareness. Her influence extends off-screen through her participation in panel discussions, social media engagement, and contributions to LGBTQ+ organizations. Schafer’s advocacy work is driven by her personal experiences and a deep commitment to fostering a more inclusive society. Her efforts to use her platform to educate and inspire change have made her a role model for many in and outside the LGBTQ+ community.
Looking ahead, Hunter Schafer is set to broaden her horizons with upcoming projects in both film and television. Her artistic background and acting and modeling experience position her to take on diverse roles that challenge traditional narratives and representation in the entertainment industry. As she continues to evolve as an artist and activist, Schafer’s influence and net worth are expected to grow, reflecting her multifaceted career and impact on society.
In Hip Hop, authenticity reigns supreme, with artists often lauded for their raw honesty and unapologetic storytelling. However, amid the sea of genuine emotions and lived experiences, a curious trend emerged: the proliferation of fake feuds. Fake rap beef between artists has been pretty common in the Hip Hop scene for a while. Sometimes, they’re not very easy to pick up on, but other times, it’s quite obvious.
From calculated social media jabs to meticulously orchestrated confrontations, it certainly is an interesting trend. Usually, there’s a web of motivations behind the feud, and that’s why, over time, many Hip Hop acts have created fake rap beef. It may be to boost album sales, elevate one’s status within the industry, or simply to garner attention in an oversaturated market. Here’s a list of five rappers who have created fake beef before.
Following a series of legal troubles, Gillie Da Kid dropped out of the Cash Money Records roster in 2006. However, his exit was not a very friendly one, as he and Lil Wayne started taking subtle shots at each other soon after. Subsequently, Gillie turned the heat up, claiming he was highly responsible for Wayne’s success. The rapper asserted that he’d been a ghostwriter for Wayne on Tha Carter (2004). Additionally, speaking with XXL in July 2006, Gillie claimed, “As far as me tutoring this young cat, he really just sat down and soaked up game.” However, this beef never really took off and eventually died out.
The Game
Early on in his career, The Game tried to start a fake rap beef with Jay-Z. It seems the rapper was trying to get a ride out of Jay-Z as he kept firing not-so-subtle shots at Jay in songs like “West Side Story” and “My Bit*h.” However, Hov never replied, so the feud never took root. Later, in interviews with VIBE and Vlad TV, Game admitted to just being reckless and competitive. “He was the top dog, and I tend to do that,” he told Vlad TV about trying to provoke Jay.
Canibus
J. Cole is a big fan of Canibus and has said so on several occasions. On one such occurrence, he even cited Canibus as one of his influences growing up. Surprisingly, Canibus did not take the compliment very well. Soon after, he released “J. Clone,” a diss track. It was a very weird reaction from the rapper, and many wondered why he was trying to start a rap beef. After all, who responds to praise with a diss track? It just didn’t add up. Following backlash from fans, Canibus offered a public apology to J. Cole.
Consequence
A rap beef between Consequence and Kanye West is not something many people expected. In the mid-2000s, they were inseparable, but that drastically changed in 2011. After Consequence got dropped by GOOD Music, the rapper seemed to suddenly have a lot to get off his chest concerning Ye. However, amidst diss tracks like “Everybody Told Me” and interviews where Cons fired shots at him, Kanye did not respond. Subsequently, in 2015, Consequence shared with Vlad TV that he had ended his beef with Ye.
Leading up to the release of their albums in 2007, 50 Cent and Kanye West started a lighthearted fake rap beef. It involved playful banter and marketing stunts from the two to drum up excitement for their albums. For example, 50 Cent claimed he would quit rap if his Curtis didn’t outsell Kanye’s acclaimed album, Graduation. In the end, Kanye did outsell 50 Cent, and that was the end of their interesting rap beef.
Druski says he had fun during the times he’s attended parties hosted by Diddy. Appearing on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, the popular comedian explained, however, that he wasn’t at “them parties.” The comments come in the wake of the latest lawsuit filed against Diddy alleging sexual misconduct.
“Yeah, I’ve been in attendance,” Druski admitted as the hosts began to laugh. “That’s all. All I said. That’s all I said. I said ‘I’ve been in attendance.’ ‘I have been in attendance.’” From there, he recalled having fun and explained: “Yeah, I had fun. I mean, it was a party, I wasn’t– I wasn’t at one of them parties, I have been in attendance at a Puff party. You know what I’m saying? I been in attendance. Yeah. Yeah. I went, yeah, okay. But I ain’t, yeah, nah, whatever. I don’t know which parties. The party I went to, it was girls turn up, you know what I’m saying? The regular, you know what I mean? Other celebrities and sh*t.”
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 10: Druski attends the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit at Cleveland Public Auditorium on October 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
The most recent lawsuit plaguing Diddy accuses him of sexually assaulting Rodney Jones. In a statement for TMZ, Diddy’s attorney, Shawn Holley, denied the allegations: “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 million lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday. His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines. We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”
Druski Speaks On Partying With Diddy
Check out the clip of Druski speaking on his relationship with Diddy above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Druski and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
During a recent interview, GloRilla had a surprising response to a question about Lil Uzi Vert. She revealed that the rapper is actually her cousin. When pressed further about whether or not she was being serious she doubled down on the claim. Despite her insistence, some fans still don’t believe that she’s serious. One of the top comments on the post expresses that suspicion reading “that n*gga dont know u.”
But it’s what follows in the interview that grabbed fans’ attention even more. When the interviewer presses her on why they don’t have any songs together, she responds that they’re on the way. GloRilla unveils that she and Lil Uzi are actually in the process of cooking up some new music together already. That prospect has fans in the comments even more excited. “Rilla and Uzi on the same track will feed millions” another one of the top comments on the post reads. Check out her revelation in the interview clip below.
GloRilla recently released a new single that’s catching fire. The track is called “Yeah Glo” and it’s clicking with fans and fellow celebs alike. The song made its debut in the back end of the Hot 100 during its first tracking week. This week it made a jump up to a new peak of #86 and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon.
Both LeBron James and Ciara have cosigned the new song. The former met up with GloRilla following a Lakers game earlier this month. While the latter shared a video of herself living her best life accompanied by the new song. The track has racked up nearly 3.5 million streams in the weeks since it dropped. What do you think of GloRilla claiming that she and Lil Uzi Vert are cousins? Do you believe she’s telling the truth or making a joke at the expense of her audience? Let us know in the comment section below.
Drake is an artist who tries to keep the audiences at his show feeling as positive as possible. On recent tours, he’s been kind enough to give out luxurious designer bags, cash prizes, and even vehicles to random patrons, or people who come to his shows to celebrate after battling cancer. Despite his best efforts, there’s a lot that remaisn outside of the Canadian’s control, including reckless drivers outside the venue. Following his performance in Missouri earlier this month, a mother-daughter duo lost their lives after 22-year-old Monte Henderson sped through a red light.
According to WPDE, the young man was released from jail last Friday (February 23). At the time, he posted $20K, or 10% of his $200K bail, court records obtained by the outlet reveal. Henderson was arrested on two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter charges and two counts of armed criminal action. His victims were 42-year-old Laticha “Lety” Bracero and her daughter, 21-year-old Alyssa Cordova. The women were visiting from Chicago to see Drake in downtown St. Louis on Valentine’s Day when they lost their lives while crossing the street.
22-Year-Old Monte Henderson Posts $20K After Double Murder Following Drake Show
“Data retrieved from the Jeep Grand Cherokee indicated that the vehicle was traveling at speeds in excess of 70 mph prior to violating the red traffic signal,” court records notes. “Based on the foregoing and the serious nature of the charges, I believe that the defendant is not likely to appear voluntarily on a summons and is a danger to the community,” one officer wrote.
As the loved ones left behind by Bracero and Cordova continue to grieve their unexpected loss, Drake is likely feeling more grateful than ever for his mother, Sandra Graham’s presence in his life. Ending the most romantic month of the year on a mushy note, he shared a “forever core memory” of the blonde beauty with us on Instagram today. Check that out at the link below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music/pop culture news updates.
The Zach Wilson era appears to be over in New York. The Jets have granted the embattled QB permission to seek a trade. It’s a move that has been expected since the team owner said that the team “didn’t have a backup quarterback” last season. The team will work closely with Wilson’s agent to try and move the former second-overall pick. It is widely expected that Wilson, who has never settled in the NFL, will garner a late-round pick at most.
However, the Jets are eager to find a quality backup for Aaron Rodgers. “We’re still really early in the offseason, especially when it comes to the veteran backup landscape and market. We’ve had good meetings and good evaluations with the guys that are available, and I think we’re ready to take the next step and see where the market is exactly with these backup quarterbacks,” GM Joe Douglas said this week.
All this comes at the end of a tense year for the Jets. In December, Aaron Rodgers publicly criticized the New York Jets for a number of locker room leaks that appeared to villainize benched quarterback Zach Wilson. “That’s a problem with the organization. We need to get to the bottom of whatever this is coming from and put a stop to it privately, because there’s no place in a winning culture where — and this isn’t the only time. There’s been a bunch of other leaks,” Rodgers told The Pat McAfee Show.
The leaks in question stemmed from an article published by The Athletic. Anonymous locker room sources had told the outlet that Wilson appeared “reluctant” to resume QB1 duties with the Jets all but eliminated from playoff contention. These sources speculated that, much like a college player sitting out a bowl game, Wilson is wary of getting injured before he likely joins a new team next season. Rodgers questioned why someone within the Jets organization would want to “assassinate someone’s character like that report does for Zach”. Furthermore, Rodgers called the rumors “chicken sh-t at its core”.
Every other day, there is a new Snoop Dogg lookalike popping up. We don’t know if there’s something in the water, but there seems to be no shortage of doppelgängers that have a striking resemblance to the rapper. From the streets to social media, these men who share the same face as Snoop have sometimes even managed to fool fans. Whenever this happens, the rapper trends, and it has happened quite a lot over the years. While there are quite a number of Snoop Dogg doppelgängers that have emerged, there are a few that stand out. Here are Snoop Dogg lookalikes that could very successfully pass as the rapper.
Arguably the most popular Snoop Dogg lookalike, Eric Finch has been impersonating the iconic rapper for years. He had his first big moment in 2017 when he appeared on the NBC series Great News. Since then, he has taken up many more gigs as Snoop’s lookalike, and has even linked up with the rapper. He now has over 3.5 million followers on TikTok, and 22 thousand Instagram followers. Evidently, his professional career as Snoop’s doppelgänger is flourishing, and we can certainly see why.
EddieB84 is a TikToker who has been making content on the platform since 2018. While he is not as popular as Eric Finch, you only need to see him to realize why he’s on this list. He was most active on TikTok where he has over 12 thousand followers, but he hasn’t posted since 2022. Nevertheless, he is a very convincing Snoop Dogg lookalike. He could definitely pass as the rapper, especially with the right costume and makeup.
In 2022, Jorge Toledo, a 42-year-old Brazilian, went viral for being another very convincing Snoop Dogg lookalike. When he was first told that he resembled Snoop, Toledo paid it no mind. However, he later gave into his curiosity, and tried to dress and look like Snoop. Unsurprisingly, it was a hit, and he quickly went viral on social media. When the post made its way to Snoop, the rapper joked about having found his Brazilian cousin. Since then, Jorge Toledo has continued to make content looking like Snoop. He now has an impressive following on social media, with over 200 thousand fans on TikTok alone.
Leonard Bell
Another man with an uncanny resemblance to Snoop Dogg, Leonard Bell went viral for his looks in 2017. Bell, who was 47 years old at the time, worked as a restaurant manager in Nashville. While he doesn’t sound much like Snoop Dogg, he is one lookalike that can definitely pass as the rapper. Speaking with The Tennessean in 2017, he shared that he had been getting comments about his resemblance to the rapper since the early ‘90s. “Everybody in the world started coming to me,” Bell said.
As it usually happens, Snoop Dogg recently went viral again when yet another lookalike of his fooled an unknowing fan. In the viral video, an excited flight attendant gleefully poses for a photo with a man she thinks is Snoop Dogg. However, despite the striking resemblance, the unnamed man is not the “Gin and Juice” rapper. Regardless, the man obliges, posing for the photos with a smile on his face. Afterwards, the flight attendant posted the images on her Instagram account with the caption, “I had Snoop Dogg on my flight into Fort Lauderdale today. He is the sweetest.”
Teezo Touchdown has quickly become one of the most sought after multi-hyphenates in the music industry. We primarly cover him when it pertains to hip-hop crossovers. However, this instance is for something totally different. After nabbing a big time placement on Lyrical Lemonade and Cole Bennett’s debut tape All is Yellow, the Texan is now assisting an indie film company with a soundtrack. That brand is A24, who in the latter half of last year got the chance to re-release the Talking Heads’ independent 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense. Teezo Touchdown is one of the artists that is going to be featured on the soundtrack as he covers Talking Heads’ “Making Flippy Floppy.”
According to Uproxx, alt rock band Paramore were the first to cover a track from the 1983 record Speaking In Tongues. They remade “Burning Down the House,” and now Teezo is the second artist to make the cut. The 40th anniversary remaster of the film hit theaters on September 22. However, the accompanying project of covers is still awaiting a release date.
Listen To “Making Flippy Floppy” By Teezo Touchdown
However, we do have the name of the project, which is Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Stop Making Sense Tribute Album. The Talking Heads and Teezo Touchdown are honestly a mirroring image of each other. Both are extremely unconventional artists which makes things conventional in that sense. Teezo’s wild and entertaining voice steal the show and it would making Talking Heads proud.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Making Flippy Floppy,” by Teezo Touchdown? Is he the best genre-bending hip-hop adjacent artist out right now, why or why not? What was your favorite element of the song and why? Should he do more Talking Heads covers? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Teezo Touchdown. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
Set someone free, break someone’s heart Stand up, help us out Everything is divided Nothing is complete Everything looks impressive Do not be deceived
While the glitz and glamour of Hollywood often captivate audiences with larger-than-life spectacles, the reality of filmmaking is not always as glamorous as it seems. Behind the scenes, actors put their bodies on the line to bring characters to life, sometimes facing grave dangers in the process. From daring stunts to unexpected mishaps, the film set can be a perilous environment where serious accidents occur. Despite rigorous safety protocols put into place by studios and insurance agencies, there have been instances where actors have sustained severe injuries during production, serving as a stark reminder of the risks involved in the pursuit of cinematic excellence. Here are seven actors who were injured on set.
Tom Hanks delivered a truly inspired performance in the 2000 film Cast Away, including a shocking body transformation that required a prolonged break from production. What many fans may not realize when watching the film, however, is that the actor suffered a near-fatal injury on set while shooting on an island in Fiji. At some unidentified point during filming, Hanks developed a gash on his leg, which he had examined by a doctor.
After taking one look at the wound, the doctor informed Tom Hanks that he would need to go to an area hospital immediately, as the cut had contracted a serious infection that nearly claimed his life. The leading man fought the infection for three full days in a hospital room as production on the film paused. Thankfully, Hanks was able to make a full recovery and get back to work expeditiously, though the experience surely left him shaken.
6. Jeremy Renner – Tag (2018)
Jeremy Renner is another actor who experienced a serious injury on a film set. The MCU actor apparently broke both of his arms while shooting the 2018 film Tag, which centers on a group of adult friends who have continued the tradition of a long-running game of tag since childhood. During one particularly stunning sequence, Renner’s character attempts to evade his friends’ grasp by climbing up a 20-foot-high stack of more than two dozen chairs.
After some defective rigging caused one of the chairs to break, Renner tumbled from the mountain of chairs, leading to the action hero’s hospital admission. Portions of the finished movie reportedly required green-screening to obscure Jeremy Renner’s casts, as he returned to work almost immediately despite his broken bones. Renner has taken many licks in the past several years, both on and off the screen, and is currently still in recovery after a nearly fatal snow-plow accident that he suffered over a year ago. Luckily, the actor seems to be capable of bouncing back from nearly anything.
5. Jim Caviezel – The Passion Of The Christ (2004)
Mel Gibson’s 2004 feature The Passion Of The Christ has been the subject of a great deal of behind-the-scenes turmoil, leading many cast and crew members to believe that the production was cursed by God himself. Leading actor Jim Caviezel specifically suffered many injuries on the set of the 2004 film, including two lashings from a real whip, leaving behind a permanent 14-inch scar on his back. Caviezel also caught pneumonia and hypothermia from filming in extreme temperatures, and dislocated his shoulder from bearing the weight of a 150-pound cross, echoing the struggle of the real Jesus Christ.
The worst injury that Jim Caviezel experienced during the production of The Passion Of The Christ saw him being struck by lightning, which he was unable to take cover from because he was tied to the cross during the storm. The lightning strike caused Caviezel’s hair to burst into flames and resulted in injuries that required multiple surgeries and an untold number of prescription medications to get over.
4. Charlize Theron – Æon Flux (2005)
Charlize Theron starred in Æon Flux as a rebel spy working to free what’s left of humanity from their oppressive overlords in a sci-fi dystopia. The beloved actress, known for performing her own stunts in many of her films, nearly faced paralysis due to one particular scene in this 2005 thriller. While Theron has never explicitly identified the scene where the stunt occurred, she apparently fell and landed on her neck, resulting in long-term nerve damage. During an interview, Theron explained, “I ended up having a (neck) fusion four years ago, and it was the best thing I ever did. Now my body’s functioning perfectly again.”
3. Jackie Chan – Armour Of God II: Operation Condor (1991)
As one of the most prolific stunt performers in Hollywood history, Jackie Chan has sustained his fair share of serious injuries on set. Throughout his decades-long career, the 69-year-old actor has experienced broken bones, concussions, burns, and even a cracked skull. The worst injury that Chan ever suffered on set happened while filming the 1991 Hong Kong movie Armour of God II: Operation Condor.
During the scene, Jackie Chan was slated to leap onto a tree branch at a high height. After performing the stunt more than once to ensure the editors would have enough takes, the branch snapped, causing the actor to plummet to the ground and bash his head on a rock. A piece of Chan’s skull became fractured, and lodged itself in his brain, causing blood to stream from his ear. Despite the harrowing injury, Chan returned to finish the film shortly after receiving life-saving brain surgery.
George Clooney famously sustained an injury on the set of the 2005 film Syriana, with the tale of the gone-wrong stunt becoming arguably more well-known than the political thriller itself. During the filming of a torture scene, the Academy Award-winning actor, portraying a character tied to a chair, suffered an injury on set. The chair toppled over, causing Clooney to gonk his gourd, resulting in spinal fluid flowing out of his nostrils.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Clooney explained, “I thought I’d had a stroke. It was like a train horn going off in your head, and you can’t see, and you can’t stand… Then we started doing these things called myelograms, where they shoot contrast into your system, and you can see what’s leaking out. I had a two-and-a-half-inch tear in the middle of my back and a half-inch tear in my neck.”
George Clooney fought for his life in the hospital for over three weeks suffering from excruciating pain after the ordeal, and ultimately considered taking his own life to put an end to the pain. Luckily, the Academy Award-winner was able to tough it out and eventually made a full recovery.
1. Brandon Lee – The Crow (1994)
The tragic story of Brandon Lee’s on-set accident while filming The Crow is one of the most infamous stories in all of Hollywood. While filming a scene where his character is shot by a group of thugs, a real revolver was utilized as a prop, and improperly loaded with dummy rounds. When shot while the cameras were rolling, Brandon Lee fell backward instead of forward, sustaining a fatal wound from a lead-tipped blank fired at close range.
The 28-year-old’s death was ruled an accident due to negligence and has been largely cited as a precedent for more stringent gun prop laws on film sets to this day. When a similar shooting incident occurred during the 2021 production of the still-not-yet-released film Rust, many film fans and film industry insiders cited the mishap as the worst misuse of a firearm on a set since The Crow. In the editing bay, with the use of body doubles and groundbreaking CGI techniques at the time, the filmmakers ultimately completed the film, allowing viewers to witness Lee’s final moments on the big screen.
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