The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards is set to close out with a star-studded tribute to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. Previously announced performers Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne will join legends LL Cool J, Run-DMC’s Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Doug E. Fresh, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five for a performance that will give a salute…… MORE
Cardi B recently released “Bongos,” her new collaborative single with Megan Thee Stallion. The collab is their first together since “WAP,” which arrived in 2020. “Bongos” arrived with a colorful music video, directed by Tano Muino, with whom Cardi previously worked on “Up,” “Wild Side,” and “Rumors.” “Bitch, I look like money/ You could print…… MORE
Fall Out Boy, Peso Pluma and Metro Boomin have joined the growing lineup of performers at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Fall Out Boy will be performing at the VMAs for the first time since 2007, while Peso Pluma and Metro Boomin will make their performance debuts. This year’s VMAs will air live from…… MORE
Sam Smith and Normani have won a copyright lawsuit over their multi-platinum hit “Dancing With a Stranger.” The copyright infringement suit, filed in March 2022 by songwriters Jordan Vincent, Christopher Miranda, and Rosco Banlaoi, had alleged Smith and Normani’s “Dancing With a Stranger” was stolen from a 2015 song by the same name. The songwriters,…… MORE
Olivia Rodrigo recently announced she will perform at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, scheduled to take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday, September 12. The awards show will air live from the venue. Rodrigo has been nominated for six awards: Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best…… MORE
Nicki Minaj is set to emcee and perform at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. This year’s VMAs will air live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12. Last year, Minaj co-hosted the VMAs alongside LL Cool J and Jack Harlow. Minaj has garnered 25 VMA nominations in her career, including the six…… MORE
A new video shared by Quavo for “Galaxy,” the fourth song from his recent album, Rocket Power, shows the rapper going on a tour of the Dominion Republic. In the visual directed by Keemotion, Quavo goes on a date on the island, cuts into a coconut with a machete, and plays football with kids. “We…… MORE
Lizzo and Epic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone are set to be honored at the 2023 Black Music Action Coalition Gala. The Black Music Action Coalition will present awards to Lizzo and Rhone at the 2023 BMAC Gala, scheduled for September 21. Lizzo will receive the BMAC Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award, while Rhone will receive the…… MORE
BET has announced the nominees for the 18th annual BET Hip Hop Awards. 21 Savage and Cardi B lead this year’s nominations with 12 nods each. 21 Savage’s nominations include ‘Best Collaboration,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘Hip Hop Album of the Year,’ ‘Hip Hop Artist of the Year,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Best Duo or…… MORE
Fall Out Boy have announced another U.S. tour in support of their latest album, So Much (For) Stardust. Dubbed “So Much For (2our) Dust,” the tour features direct support from Jimmy Eat World on all dates, plus additional support on select dates from The Maine, Hot Mulligan, Daisy Grenade, Games We Play, and Carr. Tickets…… MORE