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After publicly addressing being labeled an 'industry plant' and the online hate he faces, Yungblud drew support from SZA, Alyssa Milano, Lauren Jauregui, and Scott Ian; he spoke tearfully about feeling disconnected yet finding belonging at Bludfest Czechia in front of about 20,000 fans, and praised a Blunt Magazine piece that pushed back on the discourse.
Yungblud opened up about being labeled an 'industry plant' after his Bludfest set, and received vocal support from SZA, Alyssa Milano and other peers, underscoring a move toward honest, inclusive artistry amid online discourse.
Grammy-winning singer SZA says she has been formally diagnosed with autism, sharing what appears to be medical paperwork on a burner Instagram account and noting that the diagnosis aligns with her pattern-recognition abilities. She also discusses her stance on AI, recounts recent tensions with an AI-music platform Suno, and reveals that Steve Lacy helped revive her creative spark as she prepares new music.
At the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Druski steered a star‑studded night: Cardi B led with six nominations and won Female Hip‑Hop Artist after delivering a standout 'Pretty and Petty' performance; Doechii and SZA shared the Her Award for 'Girl, Get Up'; family moments featured Jamie Foxx and T.I. with their kids onstage; tributes honored the departed, including a D'Angelo medley, plus Lauryn Hill as Living Legend Icon Award recipient headlined a sweeping tribute medley and performances of her hits.
After The Atlantic revealed an AI-detection tool showing millions of songs— including works by SZA and Kenny Beats—in datasets used to train AI music generators, the artists publicly condemned the practice as exploitative. The story also covers mixed industry reactions, ongoing lawsuits against Suno and Udio, and the fact that some datasets link to YouTube/Spotify, highlighting that the legal and ethical framework for AI training data remains unresolved.
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella’s second weekend with a near-identical main set to Weekend 1, but boosted by guest appearances from Sexyy Red, Billie Eilish (as the 'One Less Lonely Girl'), Big Sean, SZA and Dijon; the two-part show mixed new guests with throwback and classic tracks, closing out a star-studded night.
Justin Bieber’s second Coachella headlining set featured a string of surprise guests: Sexyy Red kicked things off with the live debut of “Sweet Spot,” Billie Eilish came out during the set’s YouTube segment to duet on “One Less Lonely Girl,” Big Sean joined for “As Long as You Love Me” and “No Pressure,” Dijon returned for “Devotion,” and SZA capped the night with “Snooze.” The performances marked Bieber’s current tour-absence‑only run, fueling speculation about a future trek following his Ramsay Hunt syndrome-era hiatus.
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella weekend two with a nostalgia-filled set, inviting Billie Eilish onstage for a duet on 'One Less Lonely Girl' and later topping the night with a SZA cameo on 'Snooze.' He also brought out Sexyy Red and Big Sean for additional performances, and peppered the show with clips from his early career before closing with a retrospective run through his 'Swag' era.
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.
SZA publicly states she has no connection or beef with Nicki Minaj, despite Minaj's recent attacks and accusations. SZA is confused about the reasons behind Minaj's hostility, which appears to be unrelated to their professional relationship or any known conflict. Both artists are successful in their careers, but the feud remains unexplained.
SZA clarified in GQ that she has no connection or knowledge of the feud with Nicki Minaj, and she avoids taking sides in conflicts between other artists like Kendrick Lamar and Drake, emphasizing her friendships with both and her disinterest in involving herself in their disputes.
Nicki Minaj and SZA are engaged in a public online feud that began with Minaj accusing SZA of subtweeting her and criticizing her achievements, leading to SZA's defensive responses. The conflict was fueled by Minaj's comments on SZA's appearance and record-breaking success, highlighting ongoing tensions between the artists.
Nicki Minaj and SZA are involved in a social media feud on X, with Minaj criticizing SZA and referencing a personal dispute involving ROC Nation's CEO, while SZA dismisses Minaj's comments, leading to confusion among fans.
The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, hosted by Tyla, celebrated winners across music, TV, and film, including Wicked as favorite movie, Sabrina Carpenter and SZA as top artists, and XO, Kitty as favorite family TV show, with various performances and celebrity appearances.
The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards celebrated winners across music, TV, and film, with Wicked, Sabrina Carpenter, and SZA among the top winners, and featured performances, stunts, and celebrity appearances.