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Todd Owyoung/NBC The 2023 Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash is coming back for year five, this time with headliners Future, Playboi Carti and Kid Cudi. The festival will take place at Chicago’s Seatgeek Stadium, with a star-studded lineup of artists set to perform. Hitting the stage Friday, June 23, are Vince Staples, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Freddie Gibbs, NLE Choppa and more, followed by Cudi’s headlining set. G Herbo, Cordae, Juicy J and others […]

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter It’s still not clear what happened to Jamie Foxx, after his daughter Corrin noted on Tuesday that he’d suffered a “medical complication,” and that, “due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.” That said, his former Ray co-star Kerry Washington posted […]

ABC There’s a release date for Halle Bailey‘s Little Mermaid doll: April 23. Fans, however, can secure their toys now by preordering ahead of the actual drop. The doll resembles Halle’s version of Ariel, from her red braids down to the mole above her eyebrow. “I am literally choking up because this means so much to me,” she previously […]

Burak Cingi/Redferns Chris Brown and Ciara have partnered for some new music. Chris shared the news on his Instagram Story, noting he and Ci “got some [fire] coming.” The singers, who are also known for their dance moves, previously teamed up on “Turntables” for Ciara’s 2009 album, Fantasy Ride. They were supposed to pay tribute to Michael Jackson at the American […]

ABC/Randy Holmes Michael B. Jordan graces one of four worldwide covers as one of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People.  “He has a youthful appearance and spirit, so it’s easy to overlook his incredible feat of staying power in an industry that can be so transactional,” friend and longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler says of the actor. He discussed Michael’s 24-year-long acting […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images T-Pain is coming to a city near you via his newly announced Escape From Wiscansin: The Invasion tour. Kicking off June 8 in Illinois, the trek will feature special guest Toni Lou. Pain’s Wiscansin Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will take place amid the tour on June 10. Pain announced the tour dates with a trailer drawing from the […]

Courtesy Young Money/Rolling Loud/Live Nation Lil Wayne gifted fans in Toronto with a special guest straight from the city: Drake. Performing as part of his Welcome to Tha Carter tour, Weezy brought his protege out at HISTORY, where Drake took the stage with a set including songs “Marvins Room,” “Jungle,” “Know Yourself,” “Rich Flex,” “Sicko Mode,” “Feel No Ways,” […]

Francis Specker/CBS Swizz Beatz has produced a five-track EP that is slated to come out in April. HH50 Vol. 2 will feature appearances from Nas, Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lil Durk and more. According to the unveiled track list, Nas guests on the first track, titled “Runaway,” which is followed by “This S*** is Wack”‘ featuring Wayne. Jada, Benny The Butcher and Scar Lip team on track […]

Erika Goldring/Getty Images NBA Youngboy is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming album, Don’t Try This At Home, which he plans to celebrate with an album release party. TMZ reports the rapper, who’s currently under house arrest in Utah, has rented LA’s Elevate Lounge to hold the Branson Cognac-sponsored event. DJ Carisma will be on the 1s and 2s, […]

Carlijn Jacobs Beyoncé and Lady Gaga‘s “Telephone,” once Bey’s longest-charting solo song on the Billboard Hot 100, has been replaced by her Renaissance single “Cuff It.” Billboard reports the song accomplished the feat after spending 34 weeks on the chart; “Telephone” previously held on for a 33-week run. “Cuff It” now sits at #34, atop other Bey singles that have spent over 20 weeks on […]