Because he has 19 jobs already, Pharrell has decided to make gig number 20 “internet talk show host.” His new Web series, “ARTST TLK,” runs on the YouTube-based Reserve Channel. On the show, Pharrell told Forbes, “I think 20-30 years from now, content will be consumed in a completely different way.” He added: “It may […]
In a one-on-one interview with MTV News’ Sway, Lil’ Wayne opened up about retirement, a world tour, and surprisingly, marriage. On the release of I Am Not A Human Being II: Lil Wayne says his I Am Not A Human Being II album will be nothing like the “No Worries” song. He also mentions that […]
It’s not just your relatives cursing each other out and taking swings. Celebrities are just like us. Say, Halle Berry, the father of her child, Gabriel Aubry, and her current boyfriend, actor Olivier Martinez. It appears that earlier this morning Aubry and Martinez got in a brawl at Berry’s home. TMZ reports: 1:38 PM PT […]
A rep for actor Djimon Hounsou has confirmed that he has split with Kimora Lee Simmons, In a statement, the rep said: “Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons have officially separated after 5½ years. Though never married, they have one child together, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, who is 3½ years old.” E! News has more in their report, […]
Miguel has made it painfully apparent in interviews this year that he doesn’t like to be placed in a box. But if anyone required further proof about his serious he is about that stance, there’s a new cover story with The Fader magazine that reiterates the point. The increasingly popular singer-songwriter-producer opined that not fitting […]
In a new interview with VIBE, André 3000 discussed his much talked about role as Jimi Hendrix. During the exchange, the OutKast star reflected on what changed his style then proceeded to send a warning to the kids out there: Drugs are no good. Please relay that message after you check out the following […]
For several years now there’s been a number of attempts to bring the life, or at least parts of it, of legendary soul crooner Marvin Gaye to theaters. Cameron Crowe and F. Gary Gray were attached to helm such projects, as were potential stars Will Smith and Terrence Howard, though ultimately all those stories fizzled. […]
As the world awaits the inevitable — Frank Ocean scoring major Grammy nominations come Dec. 5 when they’re announced — GQ has an interesting new Q&A about the rising singer-songwriter. In Ocean’s back and forth, he reflects on the now infamous revelation about his love life made earlier this summer, and refuses to peg himself […]
Since your children (and admit it, you, too, a bit) have obviously not been freaked out enough about this, there is another person leveling charges against Kevin Clash, the artist formally known as Elmo. Clash has quit and after you read this latest round of messy, it’s easy to see why. TMZ reports: Kevin Clash — […]
On the heels of Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) revelation that “Straight Outta Compton” is one of his all-time favorite rap songs comes word that a movie based on the life of the legendary rap group N.W.A. is very much on its way to theaters. The Wrap has the word: Negotiations are underway for Universal Pictures […]
Kid Cudi‘s been relatively quiet for some time now, though the latest news about him has nothing to do with his music career or burgeoning acting career. Apparently the rapper has been embroiled in a highly contested custody fight with the mother of his daughter. According to TMZ, Cudi has lost the battle and will […]
While on the American Music Awards red carpet, J. Cole opened up about his new single, “Miss America,” and the “responsibility” and “certain power” people in the industry have. The Virginia-bred rapper noted how he could’ve gone the conventional route in terms of a new music release, but opted to shift the culture a bit […]