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Cardi B Tops 2026 BET Awards Nominations, New Categories Debut
entertainment7 days ago

Cardi B Tops 2026 BET Awards Nominations, New Categories Debut

Cardi B leads the 2026 BET Awards nominations with six nods, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist with five each; Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean and Latto have four nominations, while A$AP Rocky, Bruno Mars, Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Metro Boomin, SZA, T.I. and YK Niece each have three. The ceremony introduces two new categories—Fashion Vanguard Award and Pulse Award—with nominees spanning fashion and digital culture. Hosted by Druski, the awards air June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and will be simulcast across BET HER and other networks, with Billboard providing the complete music, general, film/TV and sports nominee list.

via Billboard|
#bet-awards#cardi-b#doechii
Drake Fires Back Across Three Albums: Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti
music11 days ago

Drake Fires Back Across Three Albums: Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti

Drake released three new projects—Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti—featuring a mix of bar-heavy introspection and stylish R&B/dance vibes. On Iceman, he appears to take shots at peers from Kendrick Lamar and DJ Khaled to Jay-Z, while Maid of Honour and Habibti lean more toward romantic and club-ready tones. The releases come with personal disclosures, including his father’s cancer battle and a lawsuit against UMG, and he even reunites with Future on a track called Ran to Atlanta, signaling some issues are set aside.

via Billboard|
#drake#habibti#iceman
UMG Defends Lyrics Context in Drake Case, Calls Appeal Hypocritical
music1 month ago

UMG Defends Lyrics Context in Drake Case, Calls Appeal Hypocritical

UMG has filed an 83-page brief in the Second Circuit arguing Drake’s bid to revive his defamation suit over Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' is illogical and hypocritical, insisting Lamar’s lyrics were nonactionable opinion and that Drake seeks a harsher standard for lyric-based statements; Drake originally sued UMG in Jan 2025, claiming the label promoted the track to spread a false claim that he is a pedophile, but a district court ruled the lyrics were hyperbolic and not factual. The case tests how defamation law applies to rap lyrics and whether context can shield artists from liability.

via rollingstone.com|
#defamation#drake#kendrick-lamar
Jay-Z: Kendrick–Drake Feud Went Too Far, He Won’t Settle Lawsuit
music2 months ago

Jay-Z: Kendrick–Drake Feud Went Too Far, He Won’t Settle Lawsuit

In a lengthy GQ interview, Jay-Z weighs in on the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef, saying the feud crossed lines by dragging people’s kids into it and suggesting that collaborations could heal the culture. He also explains why he refused to settle a sexual‑assault lawsuit, insisting settlement isn’t in his DNA and that he had to protect his family, with strong support from Beyoncé and his partners as he navigates the storm.

via Variety|
#drake#jay-z#kendrick-lamar
Prince Still Reigns in Super Bowl Halftime Rankings as New Era Approaches
sports3 months ago

Prince Still Reigns in Super Bowl Halftime Rankings as New Era Approaches

A culture writer ranks every Super Bowl halftime show since 1991 using a four-category rubric (Music & Dance, Staging, Performance Relative to Circumstance, and Performance Relative to Stature), crowning Prince’s 2007 performance as the best and placing U2 (2002) and Michael Jackson (1993) among the top, with Coldplay/Beyoncé/Bruno Mars (2016) and Dr. Dre’s 2022 lineup close behind; Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 show is highlighted and Bad Bunny is on deck for Santa Clara, signaling an evolving, Easter-egg-filled era for the spectacle.

via The New York Times|
#halftime-show#kendrick-lamar#prince
From marching bands to a global spectacle: the Super Bowl halftime show’s rise to pop culture’s main stage
entertainment3 months ago

From marching bands to a global spectacle: the Super Bowl halftime show’s rise to pop culture’s main stage

The Super Bowl halftime show has shifted from patriotic marching bands to a cinematic global spectacle that now defines pop culture, influencing narratives, careers, and audience expectations. Landmark moments like Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 performance boosted viewership and conversation, while Bad Bunny’s 2026 turn signals a continuing trend toward high-production, cross-genre performances that captivate more than 100 million viewers worldwide.

via Yahoo|
#bad-bunny#entertainment#halftime-show
entertainment3 months ago

Kendrick Lamar & SZA Take Record of the Year, Bad Bunny Tops Album at 2026 Grammys

At the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar and SZA won Record of the Year for “luther” in a Cher-presented moment, Bad Bunny claimed Album of the Year for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, and Billie Eilish with FINNEAS took Song of the Year for “WILDFLOWER.” Lola Young won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Messy,” Lady Gaga earned Best Pop Vocal Album for “MAYHEM,” and an all-star Ozzy Osbourne tribute led by Post Malone closed the night. The show featured a mix of genre-crossing performances (Tyler, the Creator; Rosé; Bruno Mars) and a grand finale hosted by Trevor Noah.

via Grammy|
#awards#bad-bunny#entertainment
Grammys 2026: A Night of Historic Wins and Activist Performances
music3 months ago

Grammys 2026: A Night of Historic Wins and Activist Performances

At the 2026 Grammys, Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos—the first Spanish-language win in the category—while Kendrick Lamar took multiple trophies including Best Rap Album. The night blended star-studded performances (Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber) with political moments, notably widespread ICE Out messaging in support of immigrants. Lauryn Hill delivered a moving D’Angelo tribute with a Roberta Flack medley, and Cher’s envelope moment added a splash of theater, all hosted by Trevor Noah as a concert-like awards night.

via Rolling Stone|
#bad-bunny#grammys-2026#ice-out
Grammys 2026: Anti-ICE moments, Kendrick Lamar’s sweep, and the Dalai Lama’s first Grammy
entertainment-music3 months ago

Grammys 2026: Anti-ICE moments, Kendrick Lamar’s sweep, and the Dalai Lama’s first Grammy

At the 2026 Grammys, anti-ICE statements dominated the night with remarks from Billie Eilish, Kehlani, Olivia Dean and Bad Bunny; Kendrick Lamar won five awards, including record of the year, bringing his total to 27. The Dalai Lama earned his first Grammy for Meditations, Justin Bieber delivered a standout Yukon performance, and The Cure earned two Grammys (their first wins). Other winners included Lola Young, FKA Twigs, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Yungblud in various categories, while Chick Corea’s posthumous jazz prize and rising producer Cirkut highlighted a night of notable milestones.

via The Guardian|
#anti-ice#bad-bunny#dalai-lama
CBS LA Goes Live on the Grammys Red Carpet
entertainment3 months ago

CBS LA Goes Live on the Grammys Red Carpet

CBS LA will air a Grammys red carpet special hosted by Kalyna Astrinos and Grae Drake, with coverage beginning at 4 p.m. PT on KCAL and streaming on CBS News Los Angeles and Paramount+. The segment previews nominees led by Kendrick Lamar, highlights performers such as Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga, and notes tributes to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack. Trevor Noah hosts for the final time and presenters include Carole King, Chappell Roan and Harry Styles.

via CBS News|
#cbs-los-angeles#entertainment#grammys