Mick Jagger rarely releases music without The Rolling Stones. However, he once put out a song with the Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am and Jennifer Lopez. will.i.am explained why he was able to work with two massive stars on that song. The tune performed very differently in the United States and the United Kingdom.
will.i.am made an electro-rap song with The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez
will.i.am released an electro-rap song called “T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever).” During a 2011 interview with Rolling Stone, will.i.am said he thought it would be impossible to get the “Angie” singer on the song until he spoke to record executive Jimmy Iovine.
“I went to play material for the label and Jimmy Iovine’s like, ‘Yo, this is dope. Who are you gonna put on it?'” will.i.am said. “I’m like, ‘What are you talking about?...
will.i.am made an electro-rap song with The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez
will.i.am released an electro-rap song called “T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever).” During a 2011 interview with Rolling Stone, will.i.am said he thought it would be impossible to get the “Angie” singer on the song until he spoke to record executive Jimmy Iovine.
“I went to play material for the label and Jimmy Iovine’s like, ‘Yo, this is dope. Who are you gonna put on it?'” will.i.am said. “I’m like, ‘What are you talking about?...
- 6/1/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Will.i.am, Warren Littlefield & ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Producer Andy Wilman Set For Edinburgh TV Festival
Will.i.am, The Handmaid’s Tale producer Warren Littlefield and Clarkson’s Farm EP Andy Wilman will speak at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival.
Grammy-winning music artist and The Voice coach Will.i.am will be a headline speaker in a new Frontiers strand that will bring together the traditional TV sector with leaders from others, such as podcasting, tech and digital.
He will be in conversation with Dr Alex Connock, the TV-producer, Oxford University lecturer and AI expert. Will.i.am is the founder and CEO of Fyi, a Web 3.0 AI platform aimed at harnessing the technology for creative production. The pair will discuss the future of creativity and what role AI will play in content creation, distribution and audience engagement.
Littlefield, the former network chief who oversaw the creation of NBC’s ‘Must See TV’ era, will discuss his career on both sides of the commissioning line. After overseeing...
Grammy-winning music artist and The Voice coach Will.i.am will be a headline speaker in a new Frontiers strand that will bring together the traditional TV sector with leaders from others, such as podcasting, tech and digital.
He will be in conversation with Dr Alex Connock, the TV-producer, Oxford University lecturer and AI expert. Will.i.am is the founder and CEO of Fyi, a Web 3.0 AI platform aimed at harnessing the technology for creative production. The pair will discuss the future of creativity and what role AI will play in content creation, distribution and audience engagement.
Littlefield, the former network chief who oversaw the creation of NBC’s ‘Must See TV’ era, will discuss his career on both sides of the commissioning line. After overseeing...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
New transmedia company Iconic Arts launched Tuesday with $3.1 million in financing at a $20 million pre-seed valuation. The entertainment studio boasts support from screenwriter Eric Roth, Grammy winning artist Will.i.am and exec vets of Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Jp Morgan.
Iconic Arts, which has opened offices in both Los Angeles and Tokyo, is founded by Steven Haddadian, Alec Roth, Matthew Medney, Mo Yazdani and Jack Sheehan.
Per Iconic Arts, “For the last year, the team has been developing an original slate of IP by using a unique workflow which combines talented creators with emerging technologies such as a set of proprietary AI-powered tools that help lower cost of development by up to 90%, while derisking negative audience sentiment. For example, one tool enables creators to materialize worlds for Ugc platforms such as Fortnite, Roblox or any multiplayer native environment with no code, while maintaining their art direction. These Ugc platforms serve...
Iconic Arts, which has opened offices in both Los Angeles and Tokyo, is founded by Steven Haddadian, Alec Roth, Matthew Medney, Mo Yazdani and Jack Sheehan.
Per Iconic Arts, “For the last year, the team has been developing an original slate of IP by using a unique workflow which combines talented creators with emerging technologies such as a set of proprietary AI-powered tools that help lower cost of development by up to 90%, while derisking negative audience sentiment. For example, one tool enables creators to materialize worlds for Ugc platforms such as Fortnite, Roblox or any multiplayer native environment with no code, while maintaining their art direction. These Ugc platforms serve...
- 5/8/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Jarret Myer, Rich Antoniello and will.i.am have formed Uproxx Studios, after acquiring Uproxx, HipHopDX, Dime Magazine and other media assets from Warner Music Group.
The studio will also have the exclusive license to represent Warner Music Group’s YouTube inventory of stars for all media sales in the United States. Myer, co-founder of Uproxx Media, will serve as incoming CEO of the studio, while will.i.am will serve as chief visionary officer.
“We’re doubling down on growth,” Myer said. “Expect significant investments in our brands, team, and the experiences we offer – both creators and audiences alike.”
In his position, the company said will.i.am will bring “his star power, Futurism and tech expertise.” The company will also partner with software company Fyi to use AI technology and Fyi radio. Fyi’s AI-powered platform will have its own vertical within Uproxx Studios.
“Innovation is in our DNA,” will.
The studio will also have the exclusive license to represent Warner Music Group’s YouTube inventory of stars for all media sales in the United States. Myer, co-founder of Uproxx Media, will serve as incoming CEO of the studio, while will.i.am will serve as chief visionary officer.
“We’re doubling down on growth,” Myer said. “Expect significant investments in our brands, team, and the experiences we offer – both creators and audiences alike.”
In his position, the company said will.i.am will bring “his star power, Futurism and tech expertise.” The company will also partner with software company Fyi to use AI technology and Fyi radio. Fyi’s AI-powered platform will have its own vertical within Uproxx Studios.
“Innovation is in our DNA,” will.
- 4/24/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Just last year, many experts believed an AI model capable of generating complete, high-fidelity songs from text prompts wouldn’t arrive anytime soon, but now, an arms race is on between competing music-making models that do just that. Suno‘s v3 model, released to the public just weeks ago, was a remarkable breakthrough, particularly in realistic, human-sounding vocals — and today, a formidable new competitor arrives via the just-launched startup Udio. The two companies’ output seems closely comparable, though some early users have suggested that on average, Udio’s output may sound crisper than Suno’s,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Fresh off releasing Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé has dropped her new “Pony Up Remix” for the album’s first single, “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
The surprise version of the track begins largely the same as the Cowboy Carter song before the action moves from the Lone Star State to Louisiana on the second verse, with the remix featuring a new verse that gallops along to a New Orleans bounce breakdown. According to the remix’s credits, The-Dream was also involved in the Pony Up production:
Along with the remix, Beyoncé also launched a new website — BeenCountry.
The surprise version of the track begins largely the same as the Cowboy Carter song before the action moves from the Lone Star State to Louisiana on the second verse, with the remix featuring a new verse that gallops along to a New Orleans bounce breakdown. According to the remix’s credits, The-Dream was also involved in the Pony Up production:
Along with the remix, Beyoncé also launched a new website — BeenCountry.
- 4/4/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Rapper Ludacris posed with Katy Perry and Sza at the iHeartRadio after hosting the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday.
“You always gotta know your audience. It’s always different audiences for different events and things you do,” the rapper told Billboard before the show. “To me, iHeart is all about energy, love and they wanna see their favorite artists. I’m also — humbly speaking — performing as well. So, it’s all about the energy in the building. We gotta keep that as high as possible.”
The “Yeah!” rapper performed at the show with T-Pain.
In February, Ludacris performed with Usher at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas alongside other artists such as Alicia Keys, H.E.R., will.i.am and Lil Jon.
Last year, the rapper went on tour with Janet Jackson for her Together Again tour to celebrate her 50th anniversary in the music industry.
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“You always gotta know your audience. It’s always different audiences for different events and things you do,” the rapper told Billboard before the show. “To me, iHeart is all about energy, love and they wanna see their favorite artists. I’m also — humbly speaking — performing as well. So, it’s all about the energy in the building. We gotta keep that as high as possible.”
The “Yeah!” rapper performed at the show with T-Pain.
In February, Ludacris performed with Usher at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas alongside other artists such as Alicia Keys, H.E.R., will.i.am and Lil Jon.
Last year, the rapper went on tour with Janet Jackson for her Together Again tour to celebrate her 50th anniversary in the music industry.
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- 4/3/2024
- by Gianna Stephens
- Uinterview
At the West Hollywood Edition on March 6, where Greta Gerwig was honored as one of Time’s Women of the Year, the record-breaking director spoke to her artistic process and the possibility of a “Barbie” sequel.
“My North Star is ‘What do I deeply love? What do I really care about? Like, ‘What’s the story underneath this story?'” she said. “And I think with ‘Barbie,’ the story underneath this story was I loved Barbie. I remember going to Toys R Us and looking at Barbies and I loved their hair. And I loved everything about them and my mom was not sure about it. And I find that’s the story, that’s the generational story…I’m always trying to find those undertows.”
Whether or not she will continue to explore the world of Mattel is dependent on her discovering another fascinating tension like that. When asked about a sequel she said,...
“My North Star is ‘What do I deeply love? What do I really care about? Like, ‘What’s the story underneath this story?'” she said. “And I think with ‘Barbie,’ the story underneath this story was I loved Barbie. I remember going to Toys R Us and looking at Barbies and I loved their hair. And I loved everything about them and my mom was not sure about it. And I find that’s the story, that’s the generational story…I’m always trying to find those undertows.”
Whether or not she will continue to explore the world of Mattel is dependent on her discovering another fascinating tension like that. When asked about a sequel she said,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Will.I.Am held up the peace sign at Live Nation’s inaugural Music Therapy Grand Prix at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday in London.
The event was hosted by F1 Drive in support of Nordoff and Robbins, a music charity.
The Black-Eyed Peas member spotted a blue cap and a black and gray sweater including his glasses.
Will.I.Am recently performed with Usher among other musicians at the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. He and Usher performed their hit song “Omg.”
Will.I.Am is no stranger to Super Bowl performances. In 2011, he performed with his fellow Black Eyed Peas members including Fergie for the year’s Super Bowl Halftime show.
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The event was hosted by F1 Drive in support of Nordoff and Robbins, a music charity.
The Black-Eyed Peas member spotted a blue cap and a black and gray sweater including his glasses.
Will.I.Am recently performed with Usher among other musicians at the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. He and Usher performed their hit song “Omg.”
Will.I.Am is no stranger to Super Bowl performances. In 2011, he performed with his fellow Black Eyed Peas members including Fergie for the year’s Super Bowl Halftime show.
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- 2/26/2024
- by Gianna Stephens
- Uinterview
Usher is addressing the speculation that he asked Justin Bieber to join him during the Super Bowl halftime show.
During an interview with The Breakfast Club on Friday, the singer confirmed that he did reach out to Bieber about an appearance but said that the two weren’t able to join forces onstage.
“It didn’t work out with Justin. I honor and recognize that, my brother. I think that it might’ve been the fact that he’s just wanting to tell a different story right now. And I understand that,” he explained.
He went on to share that the two did “have a brief conversation” and even though the stars didn’t align for a halftime show collaboration, “We’re gonna do something else in the future. No love lost or anything like that. It’s a lot of pressure for the Super Bowl, obviously,” Usher added.
He...
During an interview with The Breakfast Club on Friday, the singer confirmed that he did reach out to Bieber about an appearance but said that the two weren’t able to join forces onstage.
“It didn’t work out with Justin. I honor and recognize that, my brother. I think that it might’ve been the fact that he’s just wanting to tell a different story right now. And I understand that,” he explained.
He went on to share that the two did “have a brief conversation” and even though the stars didn’t align for a halftime show collaboration, “We’re gonna do something else in the future. No love lost or anything like that. It’s a lot of pressure for the Super Bowl, obviously,” Usher added.
He...
- 2/16/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Update: Nielsen has updated their estimate, reporting that Super Bowl Lviii reached 123.7 million viewers, up from the initial count of 123.4 million.
The Feb. 11 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers brought in an average of 123.4 million viewers — the highest number of people watching the same broadcast in the history of television.
112 million of those viewers were tuned into the CBS broadcast — the largest audience ever for a single network. The rest were measured across Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, CBS Sports and NFL digital properties including NFL+. Per Paramount Global, Paramount+ saw record-breaking viewership that made Sunday the most-streamed Super Bowl ever, but exact data regarding streaming views isn’t available.
Before this, the biggest telecast of all time was last year’s Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. It was initially named the third most-watched, ranking behind the 2015 and 2017 Super Bowls...
The Feb. 11 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers brought in an average of 123.4 million viewers — the highest number of people watching the same broadcast in the history of television.
112 million of those viewers were tuned into the CBS broadcast — the largest audience ever for a single network. The rest were measured across Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, CBS Sports and NFL digital properties including NFL+. Per Paramount Global, Paramount+ saw record-breaking viewership that made Sunday the most-streamed Super Bowl ever, but exact data regarding streaming views isn’t available.
Before this, the biggest telecast of all time was last year’s Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. It was initially named the third most-watched, ranking behind the 2015 and 2017 Super Bowls...
- 2/13/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
R&b singer Usher made a musical comeback as the headliner for the Super Bowl Lviii halftime show.
The show included an extensive ensemble of performers made up of dancers, acrobats and a marching band. Usher wasn’t the only star on stage—Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Will.i.am, H.E.R. and Jermaine Dupri all joined in for the show.
The crowd cheered as Usher and fellow musicians performed their best hits, including “Omg” and “My Boo.” Usher made multiple outfit changes, at one point going shirtless before concluding the show in a bedazzled padding.
Audiences appeared to enjoy the show as it happened live. However, Usher’s performance may have been hindered by Taylor Swift‘s attendance at the game. While Swift did not perform, many fans tuned in to the Super Bowl to watch Swift cheer on her boyfriend,Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Longtime Usher fans praised the show.
The show included an extensive ensemble of performers made up of dancers, acrobats and a marching band. Usher wasn’t the only star on stage—Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Will.i.am, H.E.R. and Jermaine Dupri all joined in for the show.
The crowd cheered as Usher and fellow musicians performed their best hits, including “Omg” and “My Boo.” Usher made multiple outfit changes, at one point going shirtless before concluding the show in a bedazzled padding.
Audiences appeared to enjoy the show as it happened live. However, Usher’s performance may have been hindered by Taylor Swift‘s attendance at the game. While Swift did not perform, many fans tuned in to the Super Bowl to watch Swift cheer on her boyfriend,Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Longtime Usher fans praised the show.
- 2/13/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Usher made a guest appearance at the Black Eyed Peas’ Super Bowl halftime show in 2011, and bandleader will.i.am says he was happy to return the favor Sunday.
Will.i.am performed “Omg” — which he wrote and produced — alongside Usher at both events.
“How can I explain it? There’s no words to really explain that,” he told The Hollywood Reporter after the performance. “Now 13 years later, it means something totally different. It’s beautiful. It was wonderful. It’s fantastic.”
As they performed “Omg,” roller skaters danced and flipped onstage. “The reason I say our section was the most ‘What the F?’ is because we’ve never seen roller skating at any type of big world stage like that. It felt like the urban Olympics. He brought the urban Olympics to the Super Bowl.”
“There were a lot of Omg moments in the show. There were so many Omg moments. That 60 seconds...
Will.i.am performed “Omg” — which he wrote and produced — alongside Usher at both events.
“How can I explain it? There’s no words to really explain that,” he told The Hollywood Reporter after the performance. “Now 13 years later, it means something totally different. It’s beautiful. It was wonderful. It’s fantastic.”
As they performed “Omg,” roller skaters danced and flipped onstage. “The reason I say our section was the most ‘What the F?’ is because we’ve never seen roller skating at any type of big world stage like that. It felt like the urban Olympics. He brought the urban Olympics to the Super Bowl.”
“There were a lot of Omg moments in the show. There were so many Omg moments. That 60 seconds...
- 2/12/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taylor Swift celebrated Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl win with several long embraces on the field at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday night.
Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night to win Super Bowl Lviii in Las Vegas.
During the presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy, Swift was seen standing next to Kelce’s mom, Donna, as he spoke with CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz.
She was seen smiling and clapping as the Chiefs’ tight end first busted into a few lines of Elvis Presley’s song “Viva Las Vegas” before then leading the crowd in the Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right.”
After that rousing speech, Swift greeted Kelce with a long hug and several kisses on the field, as she did two weeks ago when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game.
Travis and Taylor.
Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night to win Super Bowl Lviii in Las Vegas.
During the presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy, Swift was seen standing next to Kelce’s mom, Donna, as he spoke with CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz.
She was seen smiling and clapping as the Chiefs’ tight end first busted into a few lines of Elvis Presley’s song “Viva Las Vegas” before then leading the crowd in the Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right.”
After that rousing speech, Swift greeted Kelce with a long hug and several kisses on the field, as she did two weeks ago when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game.
Travis and Taylor.
- 2/12/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Usher came to the Super Bowl to celebrate nearly 30 years of making love in this club, and that’s exactly what he did — he turned Allegiant Stadium in Vegas into his own personal seduction lair. His Super Bowl halftime show was a splashy tribute to millennial pop glitz, with a slew of hits from the 2000s and guest stars to match, running from Alicia Keys to Ludacris to will.i.am to the show-stealing Lil Jon. Usher tagged the show to the 20th anniversary of his classic Confessions, without reaching...
- 2/12/2024
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
With Taylor Swift in the 65,000-strong crowd at Sunday’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Usher couldn’t have had any illusions about who had the greater star power and the media’s attention as he hit the field for the halftime show.
So, battling some initial microphone problems, the slick R&b singer and the producing team of Dps with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Jesse Collins leaned in hard to the showmanship that Usher always has done best, and hoped for the best.
Hope was not enough, even when the ripped Usher stripped off his shirt halfway through and H.E.R. came out to offer some solid-gold guitar licks.
In no small part, H.E.R.’s extended stint onstage at Allegiant Stadium unveiled the staid mechanics of Sunday’s halftime show as it was clearly intended mainly to give Usher enough time for a costume change and the...
So, battling some initial microphone problems, the slick R&b singer and the producing team of Dps with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Jesse Collins leaned in hard to the showmanship that Usher always has done best, and hoped for the best.
Hope was not enough, even when the ripped Usher stripped off his shirt halfway through and H.E.R. came out to offer some solid-gold guitar licks.
In no small part, H.E.R.’s extended stint onstage at Allegiant Stadium unveiled the staid mechanics of Sunday’s halftime show as it was clearly intended mainly to give Usher enough time for a costume change and the...
- 2/12/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Usher headlined Super Bowl Lviii’s halftime show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday with a career-spanning performance featuring some of the biggest contemporary R&b hits of the past 20-plus years.
Usher kicked off the electrifying set with “Caught Up” while a bevy of dancers and others performed gymnastics and turned the field into a dance party. The set included several surprise guests, among them Alicia Keys, who joined him at a red piano, where they duetted “If I Ain’t Got You” and then they transitioned the medley into “My Boo.
Usher kicked off the electrifying set with “Caught Up” while a bevy of dancers and others performed gymnastics and turned the field into a dance party. The set included several surprise guests, among them Alicia Keys, who joined him at a red piano, where they duetted “If I Ain’t Got You” and then they transitioned the medley into “My Boo.
- 2/12/2024
- by Ethan Millman and Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Usher gave an electric performance filled with special guests during the Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show on Sunday, singing some of his biggest hits throughout his 30-year music career.
The singer kicked off the show on the football field, wearing an all-white outfit and a cape by Dolce & Gabbana. His performance featured a mashup of many of his classic songs, including “Caught Up,” “Love in this Club,” “U Got It Bad,” “Omg,” “Yeah!” and more.
Usher is joined by a marching band while performing "Love in this Club" at the #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/9HhEWMZzKP
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 12, 2024
Alicia Keys was the first guest to make an appearance, singing “If I Ain’t Got You,” and then “My Boo” with Usher. She sported an all-red, shimmery look by Dolce & Gabbana, while Usher later lost his shirt when performing “U Got It Bad.”
Alicia Keys joins Usher during the #SuperBowl Halftime Show pic.
The singer kicked off the show on the football field, wearing an all-white outfit and a cape by Dolce & Gabbana. His performance featured a mashup of many of his classic songs, including “Caught Up,” “Love in this Club,” “U Got It Bad,” “Omg,” “Yeah!” and more.
Usher is joined by a marching band while performing "Love in this Club" at the #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/9HhEWMZzKP
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 12, 2024
Alicia Keys was the first guest to make an appearance, singing “If I Ain’t Got You,” and then “My Boo” with Usher. She sported an all-red, shimmery look by Dolce & Gabbana, while Usher later lost his shirt when performing “U Got It Bad.”
Alicia Keys joins Usher during the #SuperBowl Halftime Show pic.
- 2/12/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fingers crossed that there are no malfunctions for Usher at this year’s Super Bowl!
On Thursday, the singer held a press conference ahead of his Halftime Show performance in Las Vegas, where he reflected on the last time he hit the stage at the Big Game in 2011 with the Black Eyed Peas.
“Oddly enough, there was a moment that only I think I remember,” he said. “My hand got caught in the wire that was holding me 30 feet in the air and I almost missed my first mark.”
At the show,...
On Thursday, the singer held a press conference ahead of his Halftime Show performance in Las Vegas, where he reflected on the last time he hit the stage at the Big Game in 2011 with the Black Eyed Peas.
“Oddly enough, there was a moment that only I think I remember,” he said. “My hand got caught in the wire that was holding me 30 feet in the air and I almost missed my first mark.”
At the show,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The Conga Room is closing its doors.
The Los Angeles institution will bow out of the city’s nightlife scene after 25 years with one more final hurrah on March 27. Billed as a “farewell celebration,” the final night will be steered by investors Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez and feature performances and appearances by Gilberto Santa Rosa (aka “el caballero de la salsa”) among other notable names (yet to be announced) from the worlds of music, politics and culture.
Opened in 1999 on Wilshire Boulevard by entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein, the Conga Room counted Smits, Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez and Sheila E. as investors. The Conga Room became a go-to nightlife, special events and concert destination that boosted culture, music and entertainment. Over the years it has hosted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Celia Cruz, the Buena Vista Social Club, Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Fernández, Jamie Foxx, Fito Páez,...
The Los Angeles institution will bow out of the city’s nightlife scene after 25 years with one more final hurrah on March 27. Billed as a “farewell celebration,” the final night will be steered by investors Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez and feature performances and appearances by Gilberto Santa Rosa (aka “el caballero de la salsa”) among other notable names (yet to be announced) from the worlds of music, politics and culture.
Opened in 1999 on Wilshire Boulevard by entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein, the Conga Room counted Smits, Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez and Sheila E. as investors. The Conga Room became a go-to nightlife, special events and concert destination that boosted culture, music and entertainment. Over the years it has hosted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Celia Cruz, the Buena Vista Social Club, Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Fernández, Jamie Foxx, Fito Páez,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Two of reggaetón’s greatest are joining forces for the first time in nearly five years. Maluma released his single “Gafas Negras” with J Balvin on Friday, along with its music video.
“Thank you J Balvin for being part of this Don Juan era and for believing in this chimba roject,” Maluma wrote on Instagram with a clip of the visual. He also shared a throwback photo of the pair early in their careers on his Instagram story.
The Tes Pimienta-directed video opens with Balvin performing the song as he...
“Thank you J Balvin for being part of this Don Juan era and for believing in this chimba roject,” Maluma wrote on Instagram with a clip of the visual. He also shared a throwback photo of the pair early in their careers on his Instagram story.
The Tes Pimienta-directed video opens with Balvin performing the song as he...
- 1/26/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Will.i.am has a new collaborator: qd.pi ( “cutie pie”), the artificial intelligence co-host of his new AI-themed radio show.
Will.i.am Presents the Fyi Show will debut on SiriusXM’s The 10s Spot on Jan. 25, and the weekly show will air on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Et. Qd.pi — the first-ever AI co-host on SiriusXM — will discuss music, pop culture, technology and AI-related topics alongside the Black Eyed Peas leader and technophile.
“I didn’t want to just do a traditional show, I wanted to bring tomorrow close to today, and so I wanted to have my co-host be an AI,” will.i.am tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m ultra-freaking colorful and expressive. [Qd.pi is] ultra-freaking factual and analytical. And that combination, we ain’t seen in the history of freaking broadcasts anywhere.”
During the interview, qd.pi answered several questions and chimed in about what makes the new show so special:...
Will.i.am Presents the Fyi Show will debut on SiriusXM’s The 10s Spot on Jan. 25, and the weekly show will air on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Et. Qd.pi — the first-ever AI co-host on SiriusXM — will discuss music, pop culture, technology and AI-related topics alongside the Black Eyed Peas leader and technophile.
“I didn’t want to just do a traditional show, I wanted to bring tomorrow close to today, and so I wanted to have my co-host be an AI,” will.i.am tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m ultra-freaking colorful and expressive. [Qd.pi is] ultra-freaking factual and analytical. And that combination, we ain’t seen in the history of freaking broadcasts anywhere.”
During the interview, qd.pi answered several questions and chimed in about what makes the new show so special:...
- 1/16/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rumors have been swirling about a musical comeback from Britney Spears in recent days, but in a new Instagram post Wednesday, the singer shut them down saying she’ll “never return to the industry.”
Minutes before her post, however, a source close to the Spears project-in-the-works tells Rolling Stone that the singer’s team was preparing new music to get the singer to return to the studio, but that she had not yet been “actively in recording.”
“Right now, management and A&r are trying to get her excited for the music,...
Minutes before her post, however, a source close to the Spears project-in-the-works tells Rolling Stone that the singer’s team was preparing new music to get the singer to return to the studio, but that she had not yet been “actively in recording.”
“Right now, management and A&r are trying to get her excited for the music,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Sometimes, modern music has fascinating parallels with classic rock. Lana Del Rey’s “Young and Beautiful” helped catapult her into the mainstream. Elvis Presley released a song with the same name decades beforehand. While the two songs are both ballads, they have major differences.
‘Young and Beautiful’ singer Lana Del Rey has paid homage to Elvis Presley many times
Del Rey has repeatedly referenced Elvis in her work. The “All Shook Up” singer is a character in her short film Tropico alongside fellow 1950s icons John Wayne and Marilyn Monroe. Del Rey also quoted the lyrics of “Blue Suede Shoes” in her single “Million Dollar Man.” She even put out a song called “Elvis!”
It’s unclear if Del Rey intentionally wrote a ballad called “Young and Beautiful” as an homage to Elvis’ song of the same title. After all, the latter song is one of the more obscure tracks...
‘Young and Beautiful’ singer Lana Del Rey has paid homage to Elvis Presley many times
Del Rey has repeatedly referenced Elvis in her work. The “All Shook Up” singer is a character in her short film Tropico alongside fellow 1950s icons John Wayne and Marilyn Monroe. Del Rey also quoted the lyrics of “Blue Suede Shoes” in her single “Million Dollar Man.” She even put out a song called “Elvis!”
It’s unclear if Del Rey intentionally wrote a ballad called “Young and Beautiful” as an homage to Elvis’ song of the same title. After all, the latter song is one of the more obscure tracks...
- 12/31/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some classic rock songs are better the second time around. Cher released “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” as an uptempo song, but Nancy Sinatra’s ballad cover became more iconic. Sinatra discussed the movie that revived her cover.
Nancy Sinatra wanted to flip Cher’s ‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ on its head
During a 2013 interview with Vice, Sinatra was asked if she ever covered songs to improve them. “I don’t know that I had that in mind, but I think sometimes I did do it better than the original,” he said. “Like ‘Bang Bang.’ And no offense to Cher, because her record is great and it sold millions of copies. But I like turning a song around and really hearing what the lyric says.”
A journalist said Sinatra’s version of the tune emphasized its darkness. “Another thing I like to do is take...
Nancy Sinatra wanted to flip Cher’s ‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ on its head
During a 2013 interview with Vice, Sinatra was asked if she ever covered songs to improve them. “I don’t know that I had that in mind, but I think sometimes I did do it better than the original,” he said. “Like ‘Bang Bang.’ And no offense to Cher, because her record is great and it sold millions of copies. But I like turning a song around and really hearing what the lyric says.”
A journalist said Sinatra’s version of the tune emphasized its darkness. “Another thing I like to do is take...
- 12/22/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a music studio on wheels that kids can use to get creative. It might surprise fans that one of Fergie’s biggest songs was recorded on that bus. The “Glamorous” singer sampled a classic rock icon for the tune in question. John himself was a big fan of that rock star.
1 of Fergie’s songs was recorded in Pittsburgh in the John Lennon Bus
Though she was a child actor who voiced Sally in Peanuts cartoons and a member of the girl group Wild Orchid, Fergie became famous when she joined the Black Eyed Peas. In 2006, she released her solo debut: The Dutchess.
The Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am co-produced the record. During a 2006 interview with MTV, he discussed the creation of The Dutchess. “We recorded in London,” he said. “We recorded in Beijing, we recorded in Australia, we recorded in … what’s another weird place?...
1 of Fergie’s songs was recorded in Pittsburgh in the John Lennon Bus
Though she was a child actor who voiced Sally in Peanuts cartoons and a member of the girl group Wild Orchid, Fergie became famous when she joined the Black Eyed Peas. In 2006, she released her solo debut: The Dutchess.
The Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am co-produced the record. During a 2006 interview with MTV, he discussed the creation of The Dutchess. “We recorded in London,” he said. “We recorded in Beijing, we recorded in Australia, we recorded in … what’s another weird place?...
- 12/14/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
From Keke Palmer serenades to Super Bowl Halftime Show announcements, Usher’s 100-show My Way Las Vegas Residency has been nothing less than iconic.
The singer celebrated the final concert of the residency over the weekend as the crowd and his backup dancers cheered for him and as he took a moment to collect himself onstage. After nearly a minute in tears, he continued by singing “Without You,” his song with David Guetta.
“God bless you,” he told the crowd. “I love you.”
Aww, Usher got emotional at the 100th...
The singer celebrated the final concert of the residency over the weekend as the crowd and his backup dancers cheered for him and as he took a moment to collect himself onstage. After nearly a minute in tears, he continued by singing “Without You,” his song with David Guetta.
“God bless you,” he told the crowd. “I love you.”
Aww, Usher got emotional at the 100th...
- 12/4/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Beginning this weekend, Michael Jackson fans can take a trip back to the ’80s to the release of the best-selling album, “Thriller.” The album, released in 1982, has had a lasting impact and has transformed music and entertainment in huge ways. A new documentary, “Thriller 40” revisits the album’s release and acknowledges its lasting effects four decades later. The documentary premieres on Paramount+ on Saturday, Dec. 2. Subscribers with a Paramount+ and Showtime subscription can stream the documentary at no additional cost. It also airs on Showtime at 8 p.m. the same day. You can watch with a subscription to Paramount Plus.
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- 12/2/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Chris Hemsworth stepped out for the 2023 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!
The 40-year-old actor was spotted at the event on Sunday (November 26) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Chris was all smiles, as he posed for photos with drivers and participated in interviews. The Thor: Love and Thunder star chatted with Lewis Hamilton, while Naomi Campbell and Will.I.Am were photographed nearby.
Chris wore a casual outfit for the race, donning a gold watch and sunglasses to complement his white black-and-white ensemble.
If you didn’t know, nine actors auditioned for the role of Thor in the MCU before Chris Hemsworth was cast!
Chris also ranks in the top 15 actors with the most MCU appearances! See the full list.
Browse through the gallery for more photos of Chris Hemsworth at the 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix…...
The 40-year-old actor was spotted at the event on Sunday (November 26) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Chris was all smiles, as he posed for photos with drivers and participated in interviews. The Thor: Love and Thunder star chatted with Lewis Hamilton, while Naomi Campbell and Will.I.Am were photographed nearby.
Chris wore a casual outfit for the race, donning a gold watch and sunglasses to complement his white black-and-white ensemble.
If you didn’t know, nine actors auditioned for the role of Thor in the MCU before Chris Hemsworth was cast!
Chris also ranks in the top 15 actors with the most MCU appearances! See the full list.
Browse through the gallery for more photos of Chris Hemsworth at the 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix…...
- 11/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Britney Spears’ fans have been wondering if life after the conservatorship means that the pop princess will make a return to music, this time on her own terms. Unfortunately, she has no current plans to do so, according to her upcoming memoir The Woman in Me.
The New York Times reports that Spears speaks candidly about how the conservatorship squashed all of her motivation to continue making music. “My music was my life, and the conservatorship was deadly for that; it crushed my soul,” she writes. Spears goes on to...
The New York Times reports that Spears speaks candidly about how the conservatorship squashed all of her motivation to continue making music. “My music was my life, and the conservatorship was deadly for that; it crushed my soul,” she writes. Spears goes on to...
- 10/19/2023
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Tonight’s episode of “The Masked Singer” celebrates the NFL, and all songs featured have been performed at the Super Bowl. A wildcard enters the competition and one celebrity will be unmasked in the all-new “NFL Night” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, October 4 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Season 8’s Milkshake, Le’Veon Bell, returns with a surprise performance.
With 16 total celebrity singers, Season 10 contestants boast a combined 40 medals, 33 Grammy nominations, 7 Hall of Fame Awards, 3 Lifetime Achievement Awards and over 50 tattoos (!!).
Play along with host Nick Cannon and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger. Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 10, Episode 2, to find out what happened Wednesday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show...
With 16 total celebrity singers, Season 10 contestants boast a combined 40 medals, 33 Grammy nominations, 7 Hall of Fame Awards, 3 Lifetime Achievement Awards and over 50 tattoos (!!).
Play along with host Nick Cannon and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger. Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 10, Episode 2, to find out what happened Wednesday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show...
- 10/5/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The Clinton Global Initiative next week will feature a session on protecting freedom of the press, with a focus on Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been held in Russia for more than 160 days
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will deliver remarks at the Sept. 19 session, called Journalism on the Front Lines, with Jeanne Bourgault, president and CEO of Internews, announcing a commitment to support journalists.
As part of the session, Fox News anchor Dana Perino will moderate a panel featuring Jodie Ginsburg, president of the Committee to Protect Journalists; Almar Latour, the CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of The Wall Street Journal; and Jason Rezaian, global opinions writer and former Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post.
Gershkovich’s captivity has drawn condemnation from the State Department and journalism and human rights organizations around the world. The panel also will focus on the mounting threats...
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will deliver remarks at the Sept. 19 session, called Journalism on the Front Lines, with Jeanne Bourgault, president and CEO of Internews, announcing a commitment to support journalists.
As part of the session, Fox News anchor Dana Perino will moderate a panel featuring Jodie Ginsburg, president of the Committee to Protect Journalists; Almar Latour, the CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of The Wall Street Journal; and Jason Rezaian, global opinions writer and former Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post.
Gershkovich’s captivity has drawn condemnation from the State Department and journalism and human rights organizations around the world. The panel also will focus on the mounting threats...
- 9/12/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Britney Spears is gearing up for the release of her memoir by throwing back to key moments in her career on social media. Last night she reflected on her appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2001, where she performed “I’m a Slave 4 U” with a giant yellow python.
“One of my favorite performances was with an albino python,” Spears wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “I still remember how scared I felt when I was handed this snake and took the stage.”
She added, “I talked more about this...
“One of my favorite performances was with an albino python,” Spears wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “I still remember how scared I felt when I was handed this snake and took the stage.”
She added, “I talked more about this...
- 9/7/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) announced today that since its inception in 2008, the nonprofit has over $795 million pledged to fund critically needed cancer research.
Commemorating SU2C’s progress over the last 15 years, the organization’s biennial telecast aired on Saturday, August 19 and highlighted special moments with stars across film, television, sports and journalism who have supported the SU2C movement throughout the years.
Since the last telecast in 2021, funding pledged from the show as well as corporate, foundation and individual donors has totaled over $60.1 million.
“More than 1.9 million people in the U.S. are anticipated to be diagnosed with cancer in 2023; this disease affects so many – including myself and my fellow SU2C co-founders – it is critical that we come together and take action so that we can continue to help more cancer survivors thrive,” said Katie Couric, SU2C co-founder. “We are so appreciative of the generosity of the entertainment community,...
Commemorating SU2C’s progress over the last 15 years, the organization’s biennial telecast aired on Saturday, August 19 and highlighted special moments with stars across film, television, sports and journalism who have supported the SU2C movement throughout the years.
Since the last telecast in 2021, funding pledged from the show as well as corporate, foundation and individual donors has totaled over $60.1 million.
“More than 1.9 million people in the U.S. are anticipated to be diagnosed with cancer in 2023; this disease affects so many – including myself and my fellow SU2C co-founders – it is critical that we come together and take action so that we can continue to help more cancer survivors thrive,” said Katie Couric, SU2C co-founder. “We are so appreciative of the generosity of the entertainment community,...
- 8/25/2023
- Look to the Stars
Los Angeles, Aug 18 (Ians) Pop star Britney Spears continues to remain in high spirits amid her ongoing tough divorce battle with her estranged partner Sam Asghari, who filed for divorce following “irreconcilable differences.”
According to the People, the 41-year old is still “in great spirits despite everything going on.” They added: “Obviously it’s never an easy thing to go through, but she’s remaining positive and focusing on the future.”
The couple had been struggling for months to make their marriage work, ever since they tied the knot in 2021, and following the many difficulties they called it quits after 14 months of marriage, ending their seven year long relationship.
Asghari (29) had filed for divorce and listed the date of the split as July 28, 2023, following which he left their house and has since then been staying in a place of his own, though he hasn’t commented much on the situation.
According to the People, the 41-year old is still “in great spirits despite everything going on.” They added: “Obviously it’s never an easy thing to go through, but she’s remaining positive and focusing on the future.”
The couple had been struggling for months to make their marriage work, ever since they tied the knot in 2021, and following the many difficulties they called it quits after 14 months of marriage, ending their seven year long relationship.
Asghari (29) had filed for divorce and listed the date of the split as July 28, 2023, following which he left their house and has since then been staying in a place of his own, though he hasn’t commented much on the situation.
- 8/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Pop star Britney Spears had a shiny new pink pole installed in her house, and promptly celebrated by provocatively dancing to Nine Inch Nails‘ equally provocative hit “Closer.”
Spears, who has posted dozens of videos of herself dancing on Instagram over the past couple years, was particularly excited to try out her new pole. She wrote, “Got this pole two days ago and last night was my first time on it!!!”
The clip shows Spears working the pole while wearing a leopard-print bikini, showing off her skills as Nin’s industrial classic provides the soundtrack. In the years since its 1994 release, “Closer” has become a staple at strip clubs, so it’s no stranger to supplying the music for pole dancing.
Spears has not performed a concert since 2018. In addition to staying active on Instagram and battling her family over her conservatorship, she’s been working on her memoir, The Woman in Me,...
Spears, who has posted dozens of videos of herself dancing on Instagram over the past couple years, was particularly excited to try out her new pole. She wrote, “Got this pole two days ago and last night was my first time on it!!!”
The clip shows Spears working the pole while wearing a leopard-print bikini, showing off her skills as Nin’s industrial classic provides the soundtrack. In the years since its 1994 release, “Closer” has become a staple at strip clubs, so it’s no stranger to supplying the music for pole dancing.
Spears has not performed a concert since 2018. In addition to staying active on Instagram and battling her family over her conservatorship, she’s been working on her memoir, The Woman in Me,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
An unexpected collab may be in the works.
Britney Spears, 41, hot off her new single with will.i.am, titled “Mind Your Business”, just reposted a pic of a familiar star playing the piano onto her Instagram on Saturday.
Read More: Will.i.am Hints Britney Spears Has ‘A Plethora Of Songs’ Waiting To Be Released: ‘It’s Going To Be Earth-Shattering’
Featured in the pic was the very tatted-up back of musician Zayn Malik, 30, who also recently dropped his new single last week, “Love Like This”, but he initially shared the pic himself to his own Instagram earlier this week.
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Hopefully, the two of them are stirring up some music magic together, considering the pic showed Malik playing a bright red piano, to which Spears captioned: “I’ve never played on Red !!!”
Ultimately, there’s no confirmation on anything,...
Britney Spears, 41, hot off her new single with will.i.am, titled “Mind Your Business”, just reposted a pic of a familiar star playing the piano onto her Instagram on Saturday.
Read More: Will.i.am Hints Britney Spears Has ‘A Plethora Of Songs’ Waiting To Be Released: ‘It’s Going To Be Earth-Shattering’
Featured in the pic was the very tatted-up back of musician Zayn Malik, 30, who also recently dropped his new single last week, “Love Like This”, but he initially shared the pic himself to his own Instagram earlier this week.
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A post shared by Maria River Red (@britneyspears)
Hopefully, the two of them are stirring up some music magic together, considering the pic showed Malik playing a bright red piano, to which Spears captioned: “I’ve never played on Red !!!”
Ultimately, there’s no confirmation on anything,...
- 7/30/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
According to will.i.am, his recent collaborator, Britney Spears is “sitting on a plethora of [unreleased] songs.”
While joining “TMZ Live” for a discussion about his and Spears’ new song “Mind Your Business” — which the two had recorded the majority of back in 2013, then completed production recently before sharing it with the world — the rapper explained why there’s a good reason for fans to expect more music from the “princess of pop.”
“I could tell you from this experience of fine tuning ‘Mind Your Business’, she sent over some ideas like, ‘Hey put this on it.’ And then I’m like, ‘Yo Britney’ like this idea that she just gave right now is actually a new song. This is freaking crazy,” the rapper recalled. “She gave this idea that was like ‘wow.’
Read More: Will.i.am And Britney Spears Release New Song Collaboration ‘Mind Your Business’
will.i.am emphasized that Spears...
While joining “TMZ Live” for a discussion about his and Spears’ new song “Mind Your Business” — which the two had recorded the majority of back in 2013, then completed production recently before sharing it with the world — the rapper explained why there’s a good reason for fans to expect more music from the “princess of pop.”
“I could tell you from this experience of fine tuning ‘Mind Your Business’, she sent over some ideas like, ‘Hey put this on it.’ And then I’m like, ‘Yo Britney’ like this idea that she just gave right now is actually a new song. This is freaking crazy,” the rapper recalled. “She gave this idea that was like ‘wow.’
Read More: Will.i.am And Britney Spears Release New Song Collaboration ‘Mind Your Business’
will.i.am emphasized that Spears...
- 7/25/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Britney Spears is in auntie mode. On July 24, the singer shared that she finally met longtime friend Lance Bass's 21-month-old twins, Alexander James and Violet Betty. "I'm a new auntie for Lance's babies !!! They are absolutely gorgeous babies !!!" she tweeted alongside photos of her and husband Sam Asghari smiling from ear to ear with Bass's daughter and son. Spears and Bass took turns holding Violet and Alexander while posing for pictures in Bass's home.
Bass and husband Michael Turchin welcomed their children via surrogate in October 2021 after going through numerous failed egg-donor attempts and revealing that their surrogate had experienced a pregnancy loss. Bass, Turchin, and their twin toddlers made their red carpet debut as a family of four at the 10th annual Gold Meets Golden event in February, looking adorable while posing together for the cameras. Bass recently told Popsugar that Alexander and Violet hadn't listened to music from his boy-band days yet.
Bass and husband Michael Turchin welcomed their children via surrogate in October 2021 after going through numerous failed egg-donor attempts and revealing that their surrogate had experienced a pregnancy loss. Bass, Turchin, and their twin toddlers made their red carpet debut as a family of four at the 10th annual Gold Meets Golden event in February, looking adorable while posing together for the cameras. Bass recently told Popsugar that Alexander and Violet hadn't listened to music from his boy-band days yet.
- 7/25/2023
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
American pop star Britney Spears’ upcoming memoir ‘The Woman In Me’ has been delayed due to legal troubles as lawyers have ‘demanded’ to see and review it before it is released.
The memoir will detail her many romantic engagements, rise to success as well as the many family and legal troubles caused by the long period of conservatorship.
The star was the topic of a massive controversy surrounding her financial assets and her life, which had been held by her family for over 13 years leading to a huge online campaign by netizens on social media with the running tag ‘#FreeBritney’.
According to The Sun, a source gave them the somewhat bizarre report: “Lawyers demanded to see her book in advance and were adamant that some of the revelations were removed. There are still plenty of gobsmacking tales but Justin and Colin were conscious about what could be said about them.
The memoir will detail her many romantic engagements, rise to success as well as the many family and legal troubles caused by the long period of conservatorship.
The star was the topic of a massive controversy surrounding her financial assets and her life, which had been held by her family for over 13 years leading to a huge online campaign by netizens on social media with the running tag ‘#FreeBritney’.
According to The Sun, a source gave them the somewhat bizarre report: “Lawyers demanded to see her book in advance and were adamant that some of the revelations were removed. There are still plenty of gobsmacking tales but Justin and Colin were conscious about what could be said about them.
- 7/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Travis Scott enlists Bad Bunny and The Weeknd for some summer jam synergy, A$AP Rocky gets rowdy in a new single, and Lizzo is pretty in pink on a glitzy Barbie track. Plus, new music from Nas, Ice Spice, Will.i.am and Britney Spears, and more.
Travis Scott feat. Bad Bunny & The Weeknd, “K-Pop” (YouTube)
A$AP Rocky, “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n)” (YouTube)
Lizzo, “Pink” (YouTube)
Nas feat.
Travis Scott feat. Bad Bunny & The Weeknd, “K-Pop” (YouTube)
A$AP Rocky, “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n)” (YouTube)
Lizzo, “Pink” (YouTube)
Nas feat.
- 7/21/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Britney Spears and will.i.am’s latest collaboration, “Mind Your Business,” dropped on Friday.
The new song focuses on Spears’ experiences being followed by paparazzi and people’s obsession with her as a high-profile musician. It serves as a reunion for both artists, who in 2021 released the hit “Scream & Shout,” which peaked at no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the first No. 1 song on the then-newly established Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
“When you’re in the spotlight, a lot of times you just want to live your life. There are lyrics in the song that point to that,” will.i.am told CBS Mornings on Thursday ahead of the song’s release. “There is a thin line, and everyone deservers their version of privacy.”
For the producer and rapper, who teased the new single earlier this week, within the connection between music and dance, many people find a form of...
The new song focuses on Spears’ experiences being followed by paparazzi and people’s obsession with her as a high-profile musician. It serves as a reunion for both artists, who in 2021 released the hit “Scream & Shout,” which peaked at no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the first No. 1 song on the then-newly established Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
“When you’re in the spotlight, a lot of times you just want to live your life. There are lyrics in the song that point to that,” will.i.am told CBS Mornings on Thursday ahead of the song’s release. “There is a thin line, and everyone deservers their version of privacy.”
For the producer and rapper, who teased the new single earlier this week, within the connection between music and dance, many people find a form of...
- 7/21/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz / Emma McIntyre
Britney Spears has a new song with rapper and producer Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas. On July 17, Will.i.am shared a snippet of the track, titled "Mind Your Business," on Instagram, captioning it, "Uh oh!!! This summer is about to be hot!!!" In the clip, Will.i.am uses a cut of the duo's 2012 collab "Scream & Shout" to announce their forthcoming song: "You are now, now rockin' with Will.i.am and Britney, b*tch." Spears chimes in at the end and adds, "Mind your business, b*tch!" The new song was then released in full on July 21.
The track is Spears's first release since she and Elton John debuted "Hold Me Closer" in August 2022. That track is a remix of his seminal 1971 hit "Tiny Dancer." John similarly collaborated with Dua Lipa on 2021's "Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)," which draws strongly from his 1972 song "Rocket Man.
Britney Spears has a new song with rapper and producer Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas. On July 17, Will.i.am shared a snippet of the track, titled "Mind Your Business," on Instagram, captioning it, "Uh oh!!! This summer is about to be hot!!!" In the clip, Will.i.am uses a cut of the duo's 2012 collab "Scream & Shout" to announce their forthcoming song: "You are now, now rockin' with Will.i.am and Britney, b*tch." Spears chimes in at the end and adds, "Mind your business, b*tch!" The new song was then released in full on July 21.
The track is Spears's first release since she and Elton John debuted "Hold Me Closer" in August 2022. That track is a remix of his seminal 1971 hit "Tiny Dancer." John similarly collaborated with Dua Lipa on 2021's "Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)," which draws strongly from his 1972 song "Rocket Man.
- 7/21/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
It’s will.i.am and Britney Spears, b**ch! The duo has come together again for another hit.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman and Spears released their latest collaboration, “Mind Your Business”, late Thursday evening, to the delight of fans.
The pop-synth dance track pulsates with a hypnotic beat and a unique energy, as both Spears and will.i.am offer up vocals for the electronica-steeped musical offering, which also benefits from a stuck-in-your-head-for-days hook.
When the track was first announced, will.i.am dropped a visual via social media that began with a snippet of their track, “Scream & Shout”, from will.i.am’s 2013 album, #willpower. The song then cuts to a different upbeat techno beat where Spears is heard saying, “Mind your business, b**ch.”
As the video comes to an end, the text “will.i.am x Britney Tomorrow” appears on the screen.
He also shared the same video on Instagram with the caption,...
The Black Eyed Peas frontman and Spears released their latest collaboration, “Mind Your Business”, late Thursday evening, to the delight of fans.
The pop-synth dance track pulsates with a hypnotic beat and a unique energy, as both Spears and will.i.am offer up vocals for the electronica-steeped musical offering, which also benefits from a stuck-in-your-head-for-days hook.
When the track was first announced, will.i.am dropped a visual via social media that began with a snippet of their track, “Scream & Shout”, from will.i.am’s 2013 album, #willpower. The song then cuts to a different upbeat techno beat where Spears is heard saying, “Mind your business, b**ch.”
As the video comes to an end, the text “will.i.am x Britney Tomorrow” appears on the screen.
He also shared the same video on Instagram with the caption,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Britney Spears’ is back in the world of music with the pop star as she has released her latest single ‘Mind Your Business’ in collaboration with rapper Will.I.am since their work in the 2012 platinum hit ‘Scream & Shout’.
Featuring great energy, hypnotising beats, swag, attitude and an edgy groove with a trippy sound palette, ‘Mind Your Business’ is elevated by its great production, sound design.
Then there is the rapping of Will.I.am who goes all gangster mode here, with an abrasive rap similar to gangsta style of the likes of Ice-t, though still different enough as it is heavily electronic.
The whole thing really reflects the chorus, “Mind your business b***”. Ultimately, the whole track packs in a gangsta style night club dance party vibe, which would be the perfect track for night clubs and rave dance parties. But the edginess and trippy electronic style with its booming bass...
Featuring great energy, hypnotising beats, swag, attitude and an edgy groove with a trippy sound palette, ‘Mind Your Business’ is elevated by its great production, sound design.
Then there is the rapping of Will.I.am who goes all gangster mode here, with an abrasive rap similar to gangsta style of the likes of Ice-t, though still different enough as it is heavily electronic.
The whole thing really reflects the chorus, “Mind your business b***”. Ultimately, the whole track packs in a gangsta style night club dance party vibe, which would be the perfect track for night clubs and rave dance parties. But the edginess and trippy electronic style with its booming bass...
- 7/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Britney Spears has teamed up with Will.i.am on a new song called “Mind Your Business.” Listen to the track below.
With a driving beat and the repeating refrain, “Mind your business, bitch,” the single features everything you’d want from a collaboration between the two pop icons. Spears’ commanding pop prowess takes center stage, while Will.i.am’s verses and production augment the song, shaping it into a fun, danceable bop.
In an interview with CBS Mornings (via Rolling Stone), Will.i.am described the meaning of the track. “When you’re in the spotlight, a lot of times you just want to live your life,” he said. “And there’s lyrics in the song that point to that. Not just for people that are in the spotlight. Even on my verse I say, ‘Hands up in the cookie jar/ They watchin’ me/ They watchin’ y’all.’ That has...
With a driving beat and the repeating refrain, “Mind your business, bitch,” the single features everything you’d want from a collaboration between the two pop icons. Spears’ commanding pop prowess takes center stage, while Will.i.am’s verses and production augment the song, shaping it into a fun, danceable bop.
In an interview with CBS Mornings (via Rolling Stone), Will.i.am described the meaning of the track. “When you’re in the spotlight, a lot of times you just want to live your life,” he said. “And there’s lyrics in the song that point to that. Not just for people that are in the spotlight. Even on my verse I say, ‘Hands up in the cookie jar/ They watchin’ me/ They watchin’ y’all.’ That has...
- 7/21/2023
- by Scoop Harrison and Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
It’s Britney, bitch. Britney Spears and Will.i.am released their highly-anticipated new track, “Mind Your Business.” The song marks their newest collaboration, following their beloved 2013 hit “Scream & Shout.”
In the new track, the duo sings, “Too much looky-looky, get up off mе, too much watchy/ Hands up in the cookie jar, they watchin’ me, they watchin’ ya/They got eyes up in the sky, so pose for that camera.”
After weeks of speculation surrounding the collab, Will.i.am first teased the project on Monday, sharing a snippet of the track.
In the new track, the duo sings, “Too much looky-looky, get up off mе, too much watchy/ Hands up in the cookie jar, they watchin’ me, they watchin’ ya/They got eyes up in the sky, so pose for that camera.”
After weeks of speculation surrounding the collab, Will.i.am first teased the project on Monday, sharing a snippet of the track.
- 7/21/2023
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- Rollingstone.com
Will.i.am dropped by CBS Mornings to tease his forthcoming collaboration with Britney Spears. During his appearance on the show, the producer described the meaning behind the single titled “Mind Your Business.”
“When you’re in the spotlight, a lot of times you just want to live your life,” Will.i.am explained. “And there’s lyrics in the song that point to that. Not just for people that are in the spotlight. Even on my verse I say, ‘Hands up in the cookie jar/ they watchin’ me/ they watchin’ y’all.
“When you’re in the spotlight, a lot of times you just want to live your life,” Will.i.am explained. “And there’s lyrics in the song that point to that. Not just for people that are in the spotlight. Even on my verse I say, ‘Hands up in the cookie jar/ they watchin’ me/ they watchin’ y’all.
- 7/20/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Yes, you can scream and shout and let it all out: Britney Spears has a new song coming. Will.i.am revealed that he and Spears will be releasing a new collaboration with Spears, which was originally slated to release today, July 18. (And he shared a snippet of the track.) It is now planned for Friday, July 21, according to a new post he shared on Twitter on Tuesday.
July 21st is the date…
I’m so excited for this release…
I feel like it’s the first released all over again…
I can’t wait for Friday…...
July 21st is the date…
I’m so excited for this release…
I feel like it’s the first released all over again…
I can’t wait for Friday…...
- 7/18/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
It’s been 10 years since will.i.am and Britney Spears released “Scream & Shout”, and they’re now teaming up again for a brand new track.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman surprised fans this week after teasing their upcoming release, “Mind Your Business”.
Back in June, the producer teased another potential collab with Spears while chatting to Et Canada’s Jed Tavernier.
As the host mentioned Spears was now free of her conservatorship, he questioned whether Will would be up for another song with her.
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He shared, “Britney is like one of my favourite people on Earth. I’m so proud of her fight and all the people that supported her throughout the years to, you know, give her the courage and the energy for her to keep fighting for her for independence.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman surprised fans this week after teasing their upcoming release, “Mind Your Business”.
Back in June, the producer teased another potential collab with Spears while chatting to Et Canada’s Jed Tavernier.
As the host mentioned Spears was now free of her conservatorship, he questioned whether Will would be up for another song with her.
Read More: Black Eyed Peas On Possible Fergie Reunion: ‘She’s Really Happy Doing What She’s Doing’
He shared, “Britney is like one of my favourite people on Earth. I’m so proud of her fight and all the people that supported her throughout the years to, you know, give her the courage and the energy for her to keep fighting for her for independence.
- 7/18/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
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