Tekashi 6ix9ine supporters apparently couldn’t wait to get their eyes and ears on new material from the rapper after his surprising early release from prison.
As we reported here, the 24-year-old stunned his fans last Thursday (May 7) with the announcement he would be dropping a new single. The high octane tune, title ‘GOOBA,’ followed the next day alongside its CanonF8 and David Wept-directed music video.
Hours after the clip’s premiere, 6ix9ine took to Instagram to trumpet its arrival – breaking Instagram viewership records along the way (as we reported here). Now, he’s seeing his name penned in another set digital history books for his return.
Katy Perry, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, and Rita Ora were among the big names assembled by international fashion retailer SHEIN for their COVID-19 livestreamed benefit concert.
Titled ‘Shein Together,’ the May 9 digital event – hosted on the brand’s official app – saw the hitmakers crank out a collection of their respective hits over its four-hour airtime.
Did you miss the “virtual showcase”? See some of its best performances inside:
The element of surprise was one ever-present in the latest project cycle for serial hitmaker Drake.
Just two weeks after making history for seeing the third single of his career, ‘Toosie Slide,’ debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (click here to read more), the GRAMMY winner announced its parent project – the ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’ mixtape – would be released.
Usually a shoo-in for the top spot on the Billboard 200, his unexpected release placed him in one of the most heated races to the tally’s summit in recent memory as Country titan Kenny Chesney also unveiled his latest effort in the same time window.
Now, after a week of back-and-forth predictions that were “too close to call,” final figures unveiled the other element of surprise; Chesney narrowly crowned the chart champion over Drake.
Look inside to see just how many units it took for the upset:
On May 9, Neo-Soul Queens Jill Scott and Erykah Badu were the queens of hearts as they turned their highly anticipated ‘VERZUZ’ battle into an undeniable lovefest and declaration of sisterhood.
The first female combatants to virtually duke it out on the wildly popular platform, Badu Vs. Scott boasted Michelle Obama, Spike Lee, and Janet Jackson among the 700,000 viewers it amassed at one point during the live session. With those numbers the GRAMMY winners surpassed the viewership figures of the previous record-holders (Babyface vs. Teddy Riley) by well over 200,000 viewers.
As if that win wasn’t enough to celebrate, the love from those watching the digital duel spilled over to digital charts as some of the ladies’ most prized entries from their respective discographies shot up iTunes charts.
It’s been a moment since Jason Derulo dropped new music, but that all changed today. Because the singer/Tik Tok titan has just unwrapped new song ‘Savage Love,’ with a video to match.
JD plays to the track’s title, lyrically bemoaning a lover who recklessly bulldozed their relationship – and his heart in the process.
Embracing today’s age of putting out music “as and when,” the 30-year-old said of ‘Savage’ – “Made this last night.”
Residing at the intersection of Reggae and Pop, check out new Derulo after the jump…
Season 12 the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ has reached a climax, but before the penultimate curtain call viewers are being treated to an explosive 3-part reunion.
‘Dave,’ the Lil Dicky-led FXX comedy, has proven itself to be the FX network’s breakout series.
Loosely based on the rapper/comedian’s life, the show’s first season – which featured high profile guest appearances from the likes of Justin Bieber, Young Thug, Trippie Redd, Kourtney Kardashian, and more – has racked up millions of views since its March 4 premiere. So much so, it’s surpassed the average episode views of its parent network’s former flagship comedy, ‘Atlanta.’
Now, execs at FX have announced fans can expect new chapters in ‘Dave’s story as it’s been renewed for a sophomore season.
Today’s From The Vault pick is dedicated to all the loving mothers and mother figures of the world.
Through the words of ‘My Love Is Your Love’ by the legendary Whitney Houston, we salute you all.
Issued as the fourth single from her fourth studio album of the same name, the track was helmed by the mighty Wyclef Jean and his frequent collaborator Jerry Wonda. The reggae-tinged tune features a very young Bobbi Kristina – daughter of Houston and Bobby Brown – ad-libing (“sing Mommy”).
Centered around an indestructible love that knows no bounds, it was a hit in the US peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the Top 10 in many countries like the UK and Germany where it charted at #2.
What do you do, when the power goes out in NYC and you’re one of the greatest entertainments of all time? You crash an impromptu block party and you make the crowd go crazy.
Directed by Kevin Bray, the song’s visual displayed the eternal (and effortless) “cool” Houston oozed. With her impeccable style, she showed balance between stylish, trendy, and age-appropriate. Wyclef can be seen throughout the video hyping up the audience to what went on to become a classic song.
Though it’s bittersweet listening to ‘My Love’ today, we can’t help but celebrate its sheer beauty and the even deeper meaning it packs now (Whitney and Bobbi Kristina).
So, to all the women who have raised us and continue to do so, who have actioned unconditional love, and who shepherd and show us the way forward, we thank you, appreciate you and love you. Endlessly.
As millions across the US celebrate Mother’s Day, so too are many a notable name.
Indeed, celebrities from music, TV, film, politics, and beyond have taken to social media to show love and appreciation to the matriarchs who uphold them.
Join as after the jump to see the likes of Beyonce, Drake, Brandy, Ariana Grande, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Lopez, and more pay homage…
