Drake will open his Australia tour the same day rival Kendrick Lamar performs at the Super Bowl
Read full article: Drake will open his Australia tour the same day rival Kendrick Lamar performs at the Super BowlDrake has announced that his first tour of Australia in eight years will begin on the same date as rival Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance.
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired
Read full article: Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly firedA photographer who worked for hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion says she was an abusive boss who fired him unfairly after he was forced to watch her have sex.
Music producer latest to accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual misconduct
Read full article: Music producer latest to accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual misconductSean “Diddy” Combs has been sued by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to have sex with prostitutes.
Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Myriam Fares release World Cup anthem
Read full article: Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Myriam Fares release World Cup anthemHip hop star Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares for the latest addition to the official soundtrack of the World Cup in Qatar.
Songs by Wu-Tang, Alicia Keys added to Recording Registry
Read full article: Songs by Wu-Tang, Alicia Keys added to Recording RegistryDebut albums by Wu-Tang Clan and Alicia Keys, along with the Latin pop megahit “Livin' La Vida Loca” and Queen's “Bohemian Rhapsody," are being inducted into the National Recording Registry.
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Reports: Judge denies Britney Spears’ request to have father removed from conservatorship
Read full article: Reports: Judge denies Britney Spears’ request to have father removed from conservatorshipA Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Wednesday signed an order that denied Britney Spears’ request to have her father removed from her conservatorship, according to reports from NPR and other news outlets
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Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY's Gov Ball festival
Read full article: Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY's Gov Ball festivalBillie Eilish completed the third stop of her massive tour, and was just two days away from headlining Madison Square Garden, before she had to cancel the trek because of the coronavirus pandemic last year.
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Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen
Read full article: Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan WallenThe Weeknd was snubbed by the Grammys but he’s the leading nominee at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, where rappers Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD earned multiple posthumous nominations, including top artist.
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Post Malone is donating 10,000 of his sold out Crocs to frontline workers
Read full article: Post Malone is donating 10,000 of his sold out Crocs to frontline workersFILE - This Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, file photo shows Post Malone performing at the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration in New York. Post Malone is the sunflower of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Malones nominations include top artist, top male artist, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist. Soon hardworking frontline workers will receive a free pair of the rapper’s new crocs. The new crocs were released last month and they were sold out in less than an hour.
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It was all a dream: Whitney, B.I.G. inducted into Rock Hall
Read full article: It was all a dream: Whitney, B.I.G. inducted into Rock Hallare among the inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2020 class. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – In a normal year, the newly inducted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class would have hit the stage and perform the well-known songs that made them famous and helped them enter the prestigious organization. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s all-star group was inducted Saturday night in a taped HBO special that told the stories of Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. As she inducted Houston into the Rock Hall, Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys gave a beautiful, heartfelt speech about one of the best singers in pop history. The Notorious B.I.G.
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Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstage
Read full article: Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstagePost Malone accepts the top artist award at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK – Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his wife. Garth Brooks accepted the Icon Award from Cher, who called the country star “a true music legend and my friend." Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen, who died last week, was honored as the show aired a clip of his Billboard Awards performance from 2015. This year’s Billboard Awards were originally supposed to take place in April but were postponed because of the pandemic.
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New this week: David Byrne, 'The Amazing Race' & Tommy Lee
Read full article: New this week: David Byrne, 'The Amazing Race' & Tommy LeeHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. — Gretchen Sorin and Ric Burns' “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America” was, unfortunately, always going to be of the moment. — Rocker Tommy Lee is in a collaborative state of mind on his new album, “Andro,” out Friday. Sundance Now’s true crime drama “Des” stars David Tennant (“Doctor Who”) as Dennis Nilsen, a serial killer who targeted young men, including the homeless. The three-part “Des,” debuting Thursday on the streaming service, was a recent U.K. TV hit and drew raves for Tennant’s performance.
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Killer Mike to earn Change Maker Award at Billboard Awards
Read full article: Killer Mike to earn Change Maker Award at Billboard AwardsNEW YORK – Grammy-winning rapper and social-political activist Killer Mike will receive the first Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Atlanta-born Killer Mike first made waves in music with his appearance on Outkast's 2000 album, “Stankonia." But Killer Mike has made noise outside of music, too. Last year he hosted Netflix's “Trigger Warning with Killer Mike," a 2019 documentary series about issues affected the Black community. The Billboard Change Maker Award will be presented by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms at the African American Panoramic Experience Museum in Atlanta.
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Billboard Awards: Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Malone to perform
Read full article: Billboard Awards: Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Malone to performNEW YORK – Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Luke Combs and leading nominee Post Malone will perform at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. With restrictions set due to the coronavirus pandemic, it wasn’t clear if the performances will be live or pre-taped. The awards show was originally supposed to take place in April but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, which caused a halt to live performances and TV and film productions. Kelly Clarkson will host the Billboard Awards, and Garth Brooks will receive the ICON Award. Malone’s 16 nominations include top male artist, top rap artist and the show’s biggest prize, top artist.
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Sweet 16: Post Malone leads Billboard Awards nominations
Read full article: Sweet 16: Post Malone leads Billboard Awards nominationsPost Malone is the sunflower of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Malones nominations include top artist, top male artist, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist. (Photo by Ben Hider/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Post Malone is the sunflower of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Malone’s nominations include top artist, top male artist, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist. The 2020 awards show was originally supposed to take place in April but was postponed because of the coronavirus.

Drake goes into business with Canadian cannabis firm
Read full article: Drake goes into business with Canadian cannabis firmOn Thursday, Aubrey Drake Graham, best known as hip-hop artist Drake, partnered with Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth to launch the More Life Growth Company cannabis producer in Graham's hometown of Toronto. Drake joins a surging wave of celebrities who have aligned themselves with the cannabis industry by selling products, joining corporate boards, or, in this case, creating a joint venture business. It made perfect sense that Snoop Dogg, actor Seth Rogen and even Snoop's pal Martha Stewart were venturing into the cannabis industry. Drake's arrangement with Canopy Growth does stand apart from most of the celebrity cannabis deals, which are mostly endorsements, minority investments or advisory roles. "Canadian cannabis brand development is difficult with restrictions specifically prohibiting utilizing celebrity names, and we believe Canopy is ceding a cash flow positive asset."

Drake knows just how to turn his birthday into a lifestyle
Read full article: Drake knows just how to turn his birthday into a lifestyleThe 6 God has mastered the concept of turning his birthday into a lifestyle -- he basically invented the idea in 2016. Nothing like some personalized party favors depicting yourself as an adolescent to help your guests remember the good times. Throwing himself another bar mitzvahDrake did have a bar mitzvah at 13. "I told myself that if I ever got rich, I'd throw myself a re-bar mitzvah," he added. The party featured red solo cups with the words "Aubrey's Re-Bar Mitzvah" printed on the side to pizza boxes that read "Papi's Pizzeria."

Cardi B flexes during Paris Fashion Week in head-to-toe outfit
Read full article: Cardi B flexes during Paris Fashion Week in head-to-toe outfitCardi B accepts the award for Top Hot 100 Song for "Girls Like You" (Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B) during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas. But after flaunting her Paris Fashion Week outfit, it's safe to say Cardi B was a bit hotter than usual. While Cardi gave no explanation for why she was wearing the outfit, she did address fans who said they missed her at New York Fashion Week. "I heard you...were missing me at Fashion Week New York," she said in the video. Paris Fashion Week runs through October 1, 2019.

Celine Dion doesn't want Drake to tattoo her face on his body
Read full article: Celine Dion doesn't want Drake to tattoo her face on his bodySinger Celine Dion performs during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (CNN) - Just because you loved her, Drake, it doesn't mean that Celine Dion wants her face on your body. The singer has asked her fellow Canadian to not get a Celine Dion tattoo. "Please, Drake, I love you very much," Dion said during an interview with iHeartRadio Canada. Whatever you want, but please..."The singer's reasoning is that she doesn't think her face will age well on Drake's body as time goes on.

Cardi B didn't 'shine' on pole in 'Hustlers' -- here's why
Read full article: Cardi B didn't 'shine' on pole in 'Hustlers' -- here's whyCardi B accepts the award for Top Hot 100 Song for "Girls Like You" (Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B) during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas. (CNN) - If anyone was suited to play an exotic dancer in the film "Hustlers" it was Cardi B. That's because the rapper was a popular stripper in New York City before she burst onto the music scene. "So I was like, 'This is my moment to shine, and I can't shine because I can't climb!'" Stripping helped get Cardi B discovered as she was a hit on social media when she became a reality star on VH1's "Love & Hip Hop."

Drake makes it 9 No. 1 albums with 'Care Package'
Read full article: Drake makes it 9 No. 1 albums with 'Care Package'Drake poses with the awards for Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album for Scorpion, in the press room during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas. (CNN) - Drake got a special delivery with his new album, "Care Package." 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. "Care Package" gathers 17 of Drake's tracks that were never officially released, some of which listeners could find in the past only via Soundcloud or YouTube. Drake is tied with Garth Brooks, Eminem, Madonna and The Rolling Stones, who also have had nine each atop the Billboard 200.

Cardi B pleads not guilty to charges in strip-club case
Read full article: Cardi B pleads not guilty to charges in strip-club caseCardi B accepts the award for Top Hot 100 Song for "Girls Like You" (Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B) during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas. (CNN) - Cardi B has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a brawl in a New York strip club last August. "The defendants in this case are accused of two premeditated attacks on two women working at a club in Queens last summer," Ryan said in a statement. CNN has contacted representatives for Cardi B for additional comment. She had been charged with two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of assault.

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