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On Monday evening (March 31), New Jersey Senator Cory Booker took the podium on the Senate floor to begin a marathon speech decrying the “grave and urgent” threat to American democracy within the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. Booker, a Democrat, vowed to speak “for as long as I am physically able.” Booker made sure to be direct with his opening remarks. “In just 71 days, the president has inflicted harm after harm on Americans’ safety, financial stability, the foundations of our democracy, and any sense of common decency,” Booker began. “These are not normal times in our nation. And they should not be treated as such in the United States Senate.”
“I’ve been hearing from people all over my state and indeed all over the nation calling upon folks in Congress to do more, to do things that recognize the urgency, the crisis of the moment,” Booker stated in a video posted to his social media accounts before he took the podium. “And so we all have a responsibility, I believe, to do something different, to cause — as [late Rep.] John Lewis said — ‘good trouble,’ and that includes me.”
Booker’s speech isn’t a filibuster in a technical sense, as his aim isn’t to block a specific bill, which is where a filibuster would normally be used. But as long as Booker is standing and recognized, he can speak as long as he can stand and do so. The speech would halt all official business if it lasted past noon. The record for the longest filibuster is held by the late South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond, who stood and spoke for a little over 24 hours to oppose the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. It would ultimately pass and be signed into law by President Dwight Eisenhower.
Booker has read speeches by the late Senator John McCain and Rep. John Lewis, and also employed a strategy of taking questions from Democratic colleagues in the Senate, which gives him a respite from talking at length. These included questions and speeches from Chris Murphy of Connecticut, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey, Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Chris Coons of New Hampshire. Check out the speech above.
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If you’re wondering what Olivia Rodrigo gets up to on tour when she’s not on stage, just know it involves Sex and the City and chocolate cake. In a TikTok posted Tuesday (April 1), the star takes fans on a day in her life on the road amid her ongoing Guts World Tour, for which […]
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Early last year it was reported that Kendrick Lamar was working with the creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, to cook up a comedy film that no one saw coming. Though the project is still very much a go, we won’t be able to see it until at least next year.
According to Variety, the untitled K. Dot comedy flick, which was slated to drop on July 4 this year, has now been pushed back to March 20, 2026, as Kung Fu Kenny continues to make the rounds on his Grand National Tour in 2025. With Kendrick’s schedule tied up from April 19 until Aug. 19, there’s no way the man can carve out the time to take part in his upcoming film. While we know fans will be disappointed in the news, at least we know the end product won’t be something rushed, as Lamar, Matt Stone, and Trey Parker will take the time to create something that fans will appreciate whenever it finally premieres on the silver screen.
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The change in release plans was announced ahead of CinemaCon, the annual convention of movie theater owners that’s unfolding this week in Las Vegas. Paramount, as well as Disney, Universal, Sony, Warner Bros., Universal and Amazon MGM will unveil presentations that are designed to hype the upcoming year’s slate of films.
As for Lamar’s movie, not a single detail — not the cast, logline or title — has been revealed at this point. What is known, however, is the live-action comedy is written by comedian Vernon Chatman and follows a young Black man who interns as a slave re-enactor at a living history museum.
Dave Free for pgLang will also produce with Lamar, Stone and Parker.
What’s the chance that the film somehow takes shots at Drake in some way, shape, or form? Just sayin.’
What are your expectations for the Kendrick Lamar comedy film? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Kendrick Lamar’s movie with the creators of South Park has been pushed back into 2026, according to Variety. Paramount’s comedy debut for Lamar with Trey Parker and Matt Stone is now slated to arrive on March 20, 2026. The flick was scheduled to arrive on July 4 of this year. Explore Explore See latest videos, […]
On last weekend’s Saturday Night Live, Morgan Wallen — guesting on the show for the first time since 2020 — performed songs from his upcoming album I’m The Problem, but also sparked controversy for his early exit from the SNL stage.
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Though Wallen has yet to directly comment on the SNL controversy, he has promoted some new music since then. On March 31, he posted a video to Instagram teasing a new song, “Come Back as a Redneck,” captioning the video with one of the song’s lyrics, “Maybe then you’ll understand.”
The song’s lyrics take a musical shot at tensions between city dwellers and those raised in the country, with Wallen singing, “I didn’t choose my raisin’ and you didn’t choose yours,” and elsewhere singing, “When you die, I hope you come back as a redneck…I hope you break your back for that barely-gettin’-by paycheck…maybe then you’ll understand.” The video shows Wallen partaking in various outdoor activities, including some target practice with a rifle at an outdoor shooting range and driving deep into the woods on a four-wheeler.
On the March 29 episode of Saturday Night Live, Wallen sang the title track of his upcoming album, I’m the Problem (due May 16), as well as a new song, “Just in Case.”
In keeping with SNL custom, Wallen joined the SNL cast on stage at the end of the show as the credits rolled. He gave a hug to the episode’s host, Oscar winner Mikey Madison, before quickly exiting the stage. Following his SNL exit, he later posted a story on his Instagram: a photo showing a private plane with the caption “Get me to God’s country.” His exit spurred controversy, with many questioning his decision to leave the show’s set, including longtime SNL cast member Kenan Thompson, who called the exit “definitely a spike in the norm.”
While the exit controversy has been at the forefront of fan conversations in recent days, it’s notable that Wallen also used the performance to seemingly tease several song titles from his upcoming album, including “Come Back as a Redneck.” The song was listed as “No. 21: ‘Come Back as a Redneck’ (feat. ______),” suggesting that the full song might involve a collaboration. Other song titles featured during the performance were “I Got Better,” “Skoal, Chevy and Browning,” “Genesis,” “Where’d That Girl Go,” “Miami,” “LA Night,” and two more songs that also seem to be possible collaborations with unnamed artists, “What I Want” and “Number 3 and Number 7.”
Wallen has already released or previewed snippets of several songs from the upcoming album, including his Billboard Hot 100 hits “Love Somebody” and “Just in Case.”
Wallen is a leading contender heading into this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8, where he is up for seven trophies, among them entertainer of the year, male artist of the year and artist-songwriter of the year.
After months of teasing and anticipation, Skrillex‘s fourth studio album, the astoundingly titled ‘F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!!
Chris Brown crowns Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for a sixth time, as “Residuals” climbs from the runner-up spot to lead the list dated April 5. The single was the most-played song on U.S. panel-contributing adult R&B radio stations in the tracking week of March 21-27, according to Luminate, and rose 12% in week-over-week plays. […]
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The Blue Note Entertainment Group announced the participating artists in its 14th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival New York on Tuesday morning (April 1). Among the dozens of top name artists participating are: Grace Jones & Janelle Monaé, Branford Marsalis & Charles Lloyd, Emily King, Joshua Redman Quartet, Kenny Garrett, The Soul Rebels, Spyro Gyra, Marcus Miller, Tank and the Bangas, Santigold and many more.
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“This is one of our strongest lineups to date and Im so proud of the series we have curated this year,” says Alex Kurland, director of programming and talent buying for Blue Note. “These artists represent some of the best in jazz, soul and contemporary music and their participation this year speaks to the strength of the Blue Note brand.”
Kicking off May 27 with a concert honoring saxophonist James Moody’s 100th Birthday Celebration at Sony Hall, the festival includes stops at a number of popular venues all over the city, including the Blue Note Jazz Club in the West Village, Town Hall near Times Square, SummerStage in Central Park, Sony Hall on W 46th Street, Celebrate Brooklyn Prospect Park and more. Tickets and more information can be found here.
“We look beyond genre to curate this festival and strive to create outstanding musical experiences,” Kurland tells Billboard. “We’re excited to present artists this year who are singular and innovative. Artists who have their own unique individuality and voice, and that are truly one of a kind.”
Blue Note has a busy schedule for 2024, including two concerts slated for the Quarry Amphitheater on the campus of UC Santa Cruz in Northern California. Blue Note is also bringing back The Black Radio Experience with Robert Glasper in Napa, opening a new Blue Note Los Angeles in Hollywood and curating and producing the newly renamed Blue Note Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl in June.
Blue Note recently wrapped up The Roots’ iconic celebration of their major label debut album, Do You Want More?!!!??!, at Blue Note, the annual month-long Robtober residency curated by Robert Glasper and critically acclaimed residencies with artists including Esperanza Spalding, Chris Botti and others.
Dates for the 2025 Blue Note Jazz Festival are below. More information here.
May 27 — James Moody 100th Birthday Celebration @ Sony Hall
May 29 — Kenny Garrett @ Blue Note
May 30 — Kenny Garrett @ Blue Note
May 31 — Kenny Garrett @ Blue Note
June 1 — Kenny Garrett @ Blue Note
June 1 — Harlem Gospel Choir [BRUNCH] @ Blue Note
June 1 — Chuck Prophet & Cumbia Shoes @ Sony Hall
June 2 — Infinity Song @ Blue Note
June 3 — Infinity Song @ Blue Note
June 6 — Emily King @ Blue Note
June 7 — “Forever Ray” [BRUNCH] @ Blue Note
June 7 — Emily King @ Blue Note
June 7 — Louie Vega & The Elements Of Life @ Sony Hall
June 8 — Harlem Gospel Choir [BRUNCH] @ Blue Note
June 8 — Emily King @ Blue Note
June 9 — Brandee Younger @ Blue Note
June 9 — Grace Jones & Janelle Monaé @ Celebrate Brooklyn Prospect Park
June 10 — THE REVERENCE PROJECT: John Patitucci, Darryl Jones, Nate Smith & James Francies @ Blue Note
June 11 — THE REVERENCE PROJECT: John Patitucci, Darryl Jones, Nate Smith & James Francies @ Blue Note
June 11 — Santigold @ Sony Hall
June 12 — THE REVERENCE PROJECT: John Patitucci, Darryl Jones, Nate Smith & James Francies @ Blue Note
June 13 — THE REVERENCE PROJECT: John Patitucci, Darryl Jones, Nate Smith & James Francies @ Blue Note
June 13 — Spyro Gyra @ Sony Hall
June 14 — Strictly Sinatra [BRUNCH] @ Blue Note
June 14 — THE REVERENCE PROJECT: John Patitucci, Darryl Jones, Nate Smith & James Francies @ Blue Note
June 14 — Rebirth Brass Brand @ Sony Hall
June 15 — Harlem Gospel Choir [BRUNCH] @ Blue Note
June 15 — THE REVERENCE PROJECT: John Patitucci, Darryl Jones, Nate Smith & James Francies @ Blue Note
June 15 — Gallant @ Sony Hall
June 16 — Warren G with Chris Rob & Live Band @ Blue Note
June 16 — Harlem Gospel Motown @ Sony Hall
June 17 — The Baylor Project @ Blue Note
June 18 — SABA @ Sony Hall
June 18 — The Baylor Project @ Blue Note
June 18 — Gino Vannelli @ Sony Hall
June 19 — The Baylor Project @ Blue Note
June 20 — Joshua Redman @ Blue Note
June 20 — Bas @ Sony Hall
June 20 — Babehoven @ National Sawdust
June 21 — A Tribute To The Golden Age Of Cuba – The Music Of The Buena Vista Social Club [BRUNCH] @ Blue Note
June 21 — Joshua Redman @ Blue Note
June 22 — Harlem Gospel Choir [BRUNCH] @ Blue Note
June 22 — Joshua Redman @ Blue Note
June 23 — Julius Rodriguez @ Blue Note
June 24 — Julius Rodriguez @ Blue Note
June 25 — Willie Nile @ Sony Hall
June 25 — Julius Rodriguez @ Blue Note
June 25 — Vopli Vidoplyasova @ Sony Hall
June 26 — Julius Rodriguez @ Blue Note
June 26 — Moses Yoofee Trio @ Blue Note
June 26 — Jesus Molina @ Sony Hall
June 27 — Savion Glover featuring PROjECt.9 @ Blue Note
June 27 — Baby Rose @ Sony Hall
June 28 — Savion Glover featuring PROjECt.9 @ Blue Note
June 28 — Branford Marsalis / Charles Lloyd Co-Bill @ Town Hall
June 29 — BALTHVS @ Sony Hall
June 29 — Harlem Gospel Choir [BRUNCH] @ Blue Note
June 29 — Savion Glover featuring PROjECt.9 @ Blue Note
June 29 — Azymuth @ Sony Hall
June 30 — Sungazer @ Blue Note
June 30 — Rickie Lee Jones @ Sony Hall
July 1 — Sungazer Plus @ Blue Note
July 2 — Sungazer Plus @ Blue Note
July 2 — Dora Morelenbaum @ Sony Hall
Tanner Adell was proud to attend this year’s Billboard Women in Music at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California on Saturday, March 29. She walked the blue carpet in a gorgeous, corseted look with long blonde hair and a matching purse covered in blonde locks. Her gold jewelry and bedazzled nails shown in the sunlight as she posed for photographers.
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Tanner Adell Blue Carpet at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Tanner stopped to talk to Billboard’s Rania Aniftos on the carpet about tour life, working on new music, and how she would give this year’s Woman of The Year, Doechii a crown for being a queen in her own right. She also talked about presenting Megan Moroney with this year’s Rule Breaker Award presented by Crown Royal. Tanner spoke about the importance of going against the grain, saying “I think it’s important for artists to do what they want in general. Being kept to a box is not good for your creativity.”
Tanner Adell Blue Carpet, Interview at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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After stunning on the carpet, Tanner headed inside to the exclusive VIP cocktail reception where she stopped by the Crown Royal bar to give a toast. “We have so many amazing and talented women in the building and I’m so proud to be one of them,” Tanner began while holding her signature cocktail, the Crown Blackberry Buckle Bunny. She thanked Billboard and Crown Royal for always supporting her and her music, finishing with “Tonight we raise a glass to celebrate all the women in music. Cheers!”
Crown Royal Crown Royal at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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As the official Whisky partner for Billboard Women in Music, honorees were treated to a range of custom craft cocktails featuring Crown Royal. Tanner’s Crown Blackberry Buckle Bunny is a refreshing mix of Crown Royal Blackberry and lemonade. They also served the classic Royal Whisky Sour which uses Crown Royal Deluxe. Many chose a Royal 18, which is Crown Royal 18Y on the rocks. The most versatile cocktail of the evening was In The Name of Whisky, featuring either Crown Royal Deluxe, Blackberry, Peach, or Apple with fresh lemon juice, cane sugar and club soda.
Crown Royal at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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As the program began inside the YouTube Theater, Tanner took the stage to present the first award of the evening. She helped present Megan Moroney with the Rule Breaker Award presented by Crown Royal. After letting the audience know that Megan originally thought she was going to be an accountant like her mother, Tanner listed off some of the most impressive accomplishments she has made in the first few years of her career including the charts success of her latest album Am I Okay? Tanner ended her speech with “Megan Moroney, I think it’s safe to say you are more than okay, girl.”
Tanner Adell Crown Royal at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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It was Megan’s turn on stage to start the evenings performances off with a high energy rendition of “Am I Okay?” She entertained the audience and fellow honorees singing and shaking in silver fringe. She then accepted her award from Tanner Adell saying, “When I found out I was getting the Rule Breaker Award I thought it was kind of funny because, if you know me in real life, you know I’m an avid rule follower… But I’m just so grateful for it. I’m grateful to be here, in a room with such talented, confident, amazing women in music.”
Tanner Adell, Megan Moroney Crown Royal at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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You can rewatch Billboard Women in Music 2025 and catch the highlights on Billlboard.com and Billboard’s YouTube channel.