Lady Gaga glows gorgeously a-front of Vogue Magazine‘s October issue.
The high-profile feature spread is in support of the singer’s new movie ‘A Star Is Born’ – which she leads in alongside its director Bradley Cooper.
Oscar buzz surrounding the film is volumizing by the day, with many praising Gaga and Cooper’s chemistry, vocal performance, and acting chops.
Accompanying the stunning shoot, which was lensed by Inez and Vinoodh, is a candid interview in which Mother Monster reflects on ‘A Star Is Born,’ a decade in the spotlight, her upcoming Vegas show ‘Enigma,’ new music, and more.
When Justin Timberlake was announced as the headliner for the 2018 Super BowlHalftime Show last year, many were enraged. And for much of that mass, the only means of quelling their fire of fury was if Janet Jackson would be invited to join him.
For, as etched in history, Jackson and Timberlake infamously experienced the 2004 wardrobe malfunction seen around the world when the former NYSNC’er ripped off more than planned from the diva’s outfit – revealing her breast to viewers.
The moment lasted for a fraction of a second, but was enough to cause dismal damage to Jackson’s career. Indeed, just this week, it was revealed in a shocking exposé that ousted CBS president Les Moonves (now on the hook for a multitude of sexual abuse allegations) launched a blacklist of all things Jackson across CBS owned properties. Why? Because he allegedly felt she didn’t sufficiently apologize to him in the grovelling manner Timberlake did – despite the entire episode being an accident.
Amidst the anger surrounding Timberlake being invited to perform all these years later, there was growing hope that Janet would make an appearance. Perhaps as a means of re-writing history once and for all.
As history would have it, the 52-year-old did not take to the stage with JT – whose performance was unanimously panned.
Did she ever plan to? While doing the promo rounds for new single ‘Made For Now,’ one interviewer boldly quizzed Jackson on the matter.
Her response, which you can check out below, was all sorts of interesting…
As rap beefs go, few were as spicy as Drake and Meek Mill’s 2015 duel over ghostwriting accusations.
Indeed, who could forget the oh so personal jabs of Drizzy’s ‘Back To Back’ and ‘Charged Up’? Or the lukewarm response that greeted Meek’s eventual response ‘Wanna Know’?
Well, it seems the stars themselves are putting the drama in the past.
Because on the Boston stop of the ‘Aubrey and the Three Migos Tour’ at TD Garden, Drake brought out his former foe for a surprise showing of ‘Dreams & Nightmares.’
More from the moving moment, which the duo say they hope will serve as an example, below… (more…)
Nas and Kelis may have divorced almost a decade ago, but the grenades of fury are detonating almost daily. And now, it’s taking place as public spectacle.
Back in April, Kelis made headlines when she shattered her silence on the matter, branding her rapper ex a selective, sometimes father to their 9-year-old son Knight.
Now, following their latest legal wrangle, it’s Nas who’s speaking up and out.
Via Instagram, he vented in a long, detailed, and arguably damaging account of his experience with the singer and his frustrations over her alleged behavior.
Over 7 separate entries, the Hip-Hop star condemned his former wife, labelling her abusive, manipulative, and money-hungry.
Ty Dolla Sign has navigated his way through showbiz without scandal, however that changed today when the star was arrested in Atlanta – for drug possession.
Fifth Harmony may be on a hiatus, but its members are making major solo moves.
The latest of which is Lauren Jauregui.
As reported, the sultry-voiced songbird recently inked a deal with Sony’s Columbia Records and is now setting the wheels in motion for her musical arrival.
The 22-year-old electrifies in a striking cover shoot for NYLON magazine and within its inner pages opens up about the direction of her own material.
Eminem is wasting no time bringing new album ‘Kamikaze’ into the visual realm.
For, moments ago he unleashed the video for ‘Fall.’
The clip for the cut sees Slim Shady re-team with James Larese.
During the course of the vid, Em hits back at the naysayers while also throwing jabs at himself (see: stepping on his recently released ‘Revival’ CD).
With ‘Kamikaze’ now on course to deliver first week figures of 365,000-385,000 SPS (220,000-235,000 pure), ‘Fall’ looks set to gift the LP a streaming boost.
Today’s From The Vault pick comes from yet another uniquely gifted singer, Keyshia Cole. This week, we give you ‘Love.’
The songbird’s breakthrough of sorts, ‘Love’ (in its original guise) was “the” track that got Ron Fair to sign Cole to Interscope back in 2003. It was written by the singer alongside Greg Curtis who also produced the cut.
Formally released in 2005 as the fourth single from her debut album ‘The Way It Is,’ the song was her most successful single at the time peaking at #19 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, it reached the Top 3 of Billboard’s Hip-Hop/R&B charts
The visual for the tune was directed by the mighty Benny Boom and featured the infamous Tyrese in the role of Keyshia’s love interest. During the course of the clip, the couple experience relationship issues after she suspects him of being involved in untoward activity.
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13 years on, it’s disheartening to see that the world has seemingly stopped rooting for Keyshia Cole like it used to. If you ask us, to this day no one has been able to step in that Hip-Hop/Soul lane originated by Ms. Blige quite like Keyshia has.
While the latest tracks from her repertoire haven’t been as engaging as ‘Love,’ ‘I Should Have Cheated,’ or ‘Let It Go,’ her talent still remains intact. A reality which should count for something…right?!
Now, as the industry has shown us over the years, it ain’t over until it’s over so KC, the ball is definitely in your court. Play it right and it may well bring back the ‘Love.’
Jax Jones has been the definition of omnipresent on the radio and the charts. Indeed, courtesy of colossal hits such as ‘Instruction’ with Demi Lovato and Stefflon Don and ‘I Got U’ with Duke Durmont, the 31-year-old has been an inescapable force.
And he shows no signs of deviating from that trajectory.
This week, the ever-dependable hitmaker has announced ‘5 Alive Tour.’ Setting sail in November, the trek will see Jones pour out good vibes across London, Leeds, Manchester, and more.
In a candid chat with That Grape Juice, the star touches on his rise, his influences, dream collaborations, and much more.
With Normani eyeing the top ten of the Hot 100 with Khalid collaboration ‘Love Lies,’ the rising solo star is upping the promotional ante.
Teaming with Honda and Billboard, the former Fifth Harmony star is the focus of a multi-part profile feature – introducing her to the masses.
In the latest instalment, the 22-year-old reflects on her epic, head-spinning showing at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards – a showing many have deemed her breakout moment.
She also opens up about what the masses can expect from her hotly anticipated debut solo album.
