De La Soul Collaborator Don Newkirk Dead at 56

Maluma’s “Don Juan” era is in full swing. On Wednesday night, the Colombian singer-songwriter released the video for “La Fórmula,” an infectious collaborative track featuring fellow Latin artist Marc Anthony. Maluma previewed the record earlier this week on social media, where he posted a clip of him and Anthony jamming out to the track.

Ryan Singleton was a model from Atlanta, Georgia. Since he was young, he "wanted to be a star," his mother, Iris Flowers, remembers, reports WUSA 9. When Ryan was 21 years old, he left Atlanta and went to New York to pursue his dream.

“King of Pop” Michael Jackson’s family has been all over the news lately. The late pop star’s ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley passed away on Jan. 12. His daughter, Paris Jackson, attended the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary Pamela, a love story on Monday, Jan. 30. And that same day, Michael’s son Prince Jackson congratulated cousin Jaafar Jackson on his role as the “Thriller” singer in the upcoming biopic Michael. But what about Michael’s other son? Where is Blanket Jackson now?

Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will portray the late King of Pop in an upcoming biopic. The news was announced by Antoine Fuqua, who was revealed by Deadline earlier this month to be directing a film (tentatively titled Michael) based on the celebrated singer’s life. “Proud to announce...

A second edition of Mouth Full of Golds, originally self-published to an immediate sellout back in 2021, is arriving soon from IDEA. The coffee table book is billed as the “illustrated history” of the inimitable “Famous” Eddie Plein, widely cited as the founding father of gold fronts. Alongside contributing elements from a roster of leading creative voices including ASAP Ferg, ASAP Rocky, Goldie, Janette Beckman, and more (all of whom were also featured in the book’s original edition) is a newly included discussion with designer Marc Jacobs.

Dame Dash has shared more details about his NFT lawsuit involving Jay-Z. During a recent sit-down with VEUIT TV, the hip-hop mogul addressed his decision to enter the blockchain space, and how it was motivated by a lowball offer. In 2021, Dame attempted to sell his shares of the iconic music imprint Roc-A-Fella, which he and Jay co-founded nearly three decades ago. Dame claimed Hov was willing to buy his stake in the company, but only wanted to shell out $1.5 million. The music executive was offended by the offer, so he and his team began exploring other options.

Montreal’s Festival Metro Metro has announced its 2023 lineup featuring Lil Wayne, Jack Harlow, and Lil Baby as the headliners. The festival will take place from May 19 to 21 at the Parc Olympique Esplanade. Joining the headliners are a number of rappers, such as Cordae, Coi Leray, Lil...

Blueface and Chrisean Rock have a worryingly unhealthy dynamic. Rock recently took to Instagram to share that she was expecting a baby. She shared a photo of three different positive Clearblue pregnancy tests via Instagram stories, writing: “Guess how many heart beats?” Instead of responding to his girlfriend’s announcement with words of encouragement, Blueface took a different approach.

Flavor Flav is looking back on the height of his addiction, saying in a recent podcast interview that he spent as much as $2,600 per day on drugs at one point in his life. On an episode of Spotify’s Off the Record with DJ Akademiks initially shared last week, Flav reflected on how he “maintained” himself during this particular six-year period in his life.

HBO continues its relationship with Jerrod Carmichael. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 35-year-old will star in a “comedy documentary series” that focuses on his personal life. Carmichael first teamed up with the network for his 2014 standup special Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store, followed by 8 (2017), his two-part video diary Home Videos and Sermon on the Mount (2019), and his 2022 breakout Rothaniel, in which publicly came out as gay. The latter project also earned the North Carolina native an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.

Ahead of Rihanna’s highly (and rightfully) anticipated halftime performance, information has been made publicly available regarding Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party. Headlining the event, which a press release bills as the “hottest party” of the big weekend, is a slate of artists including Travis Scott and more....

There’s a reason Ginny & Georgia Season 2 became the No. 1 show on Netflix and dethroned Wednesday after a six-week run. The show is exhilarating. Created by Sarah Lampert, the series depicts the lives of troubled mother Georgia Miller (Brianne Howey) and her teenage daughter, Ginny (Antonia Gentry), who attempt to escape their past by starting over in Wellsbury, Massachusetts. Season 2 aired on Jan. 5, with 10 episodes that left viewers on the edge of their seats. The second installment picks up by showing the aftermath of Ginny running away with her younger brother, Austin, after learning about Georgia’s murderous past.

Seth Rogen and Houseplant enthusiasts are being invited to “get glazed” at a new retreat hosted on the Airbnb platform. Starting Feb. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET, prospective guests can request to book an overnight stay hosted by Rogen, complete with unbeatable views of the greater Los Angeles area and a carefully curated assortment of design touches including ceramics and pieces from Houseplant’s Housegoods line.

Dave Bautista wants to find love. At least on screen. After the actor-turned-wrestler recently made it clear that he wants to be taken seriously as a thespian, he recently pointed out that starring in a rom-com would qualify. While speaking to Page Six at the premiere of Knock at the...

Director James Mangold, whose widely varied filmography includes 2017’s Oscar-nominated Logan and the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, is reportedly in “early talks” about helming DC Studios’ Swamp Thing. That’s the word straight from the Hollywood Reporter, which said Wednesday that such talks...

Doja Cat has called out “disrespectful” comments comparing her hair to that of Britney Spears, who famously shaved her head in 2007. In a cover story for Variety, Doja suggested it’s unjust for fans to compare the two, considering what Spears was going through at the time.

After hitting 75 billion streams on the platform, Drake has proposed that artists should get bonuses from Spotify. Drake made the proposal in an Instagram Stories update on Wednesday, notably after it was revealed that he had become the first artist to hit that number across all credits. “We should...

George Foreman has received the biopic treatment. On Wednesday, Sony Pictures released the official trailer for Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World. Announced in 2021, the film will focus on Foreman’s journey to becoming one of the most iconic sports figures, highlighting everything from his gold medal-winning fight at the 1968 Olympics to his legendary Rumble in the Jungle match against Muhammad Ali to his 1994 comeback, which saw him become the oldest world heavyweight champion in history.

Justin Roiland, the co-creator of the sci-fi animated show Rick and Morty, is persona non grata in Hollywood. Roiland was charged with felony domestic violence in connection with a 2020 incident involving a woman he was dating at the time, NBC News reported. Roiland, who also voices the titular characters...

Jazmine Sullivan is a G. She calls in from her hometown in Philly a week before the Grammys and days before the release of a deeply vulnerable podcast episode she calls “an extension of Heaux Tales.” The seasoned singer has otherwise been pretty quiet lately, but you’ll be damned if you say the girl (and the genre she represents) ain’t growing.