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20 Feb 2025

Hailee Steinfeld Hilariously Throws Shade at Fiancé Josh Allen’s AFC East Rivals

Hailee Steinfeld has her fiancé Josh Allen‘s back.

During a recent interview with Who What Wear, the actress took a football IQ quiz, where at one point, she had to name the four teams in the AFC East division. “You got the Buffalo Bills and the Bills’ three sons,” Steinfeld playfully responded. Allen is the quarterback for the Bills.

Steinfeld breezed through the rest of the questions, including the name of the Super Bowl trophy and more.

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Allen has become one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks and set many of Buffalo’s single-season and career passing and scoring records since being selected in the first round of the 2018 draft out of Wyoming.

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In November, Steinfeld and Allen announced their engagement through a stunning Instagram post, in which the athlete is seen on one knee, on a grassy ridge overlooking water with the couple surrounded by candles and framed by a large arch covered in flowers.

Allen and Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023, when they were photographed dining together in New York City. Months later, Allen acknowledged the two were dating, but asked The Associated Press not to mention Steinfeld by name in an attempt to maintain privacy.

20 Feb 2025

A$AP Relli Breaks Silence After A$AP Rocky Acquittal

A$AP Relli, born Terrell Ephron, has broken his silence after losing his shooting trail against his former friend A$AP Rocky and he addressed the hit his image took from the whole ordeal.

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“Gossiping is a form of entertainment for people who have no meaningful goals or purpose in life,” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “Hate me, bring shame to my name, say bad things about me, I don’t care. Your existence doesn’t add any value in my life.”

Relli accused Rocky of trying to shoot him in L.A. during an altercation in November of 2021, leading to the Harlem rapper being charged with two felonies and a very public trial that lasted about a month. At the start of the trial, Rocky turned down a plea deal that would’ve resulted in 180 days in jail, three years probation, and a seven-year suspended sentence and instead opted to take his chances with a jury of 12.

After the being found not guilty, Rocky addressed the media outside of the courthouse and thanked God and the jury. “I thank God first. You gotta thank God first,” he said. “And I really wanna thank the jury for making the right decision. I’m just so thankful. This is crazy right now.

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Adding, This whole experience has been crazy for the past four years but I’m thankful nonetheless. We blessed to be here right now, to be a free man talking to y’all. Thank you. All praise be to God.”

ASAP Rocky speaking to the media after his Not Guilty verdict

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Rocky then took to X and tweeted out the title of his upcoming album Don’t Be Dumb which should hopefully be coming soon.

20 Feb 2025

Big Time Rush Announce ‘In Real Life’ Tour Playing Every Song From Their TV Show

The guys of Big Time Rush are bringing their Nickelodeon show on the road, with Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson and Carlos PenaVega unveiling plans to perform every song from every episode of their 2010s TV series on a world tour announced Thursday (Feb. 20).

Four years after reuniting in 2021, the In Real Life World Tour will kick off July 9 in Birmingham, Alabama, and see BTR traveling throughout the United States — stopping in Florida, New York, Texas, California and more — through the end of August. In November, the quartet will then take the trek overseas for a month in Europe, setting up shop in Germany, Italy, Spain, France and more before closing out Dec. 14 in Athens.

Also joining the guys as support are Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman, who played Jo and Gustavo on Big Time Rush during the show’s run from 2009 to 2013. More international dates will be announced at a later date.

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“We truly have the best fans in the world, and when we sat down to plot this tour we wanted to give them everything they have always asked us for and dreamed of,” Big Time Rush said of the trek in a joint statement. “That’s the reason we are so excited to be going on the road all over the world to play every song from every episode of the TV show. We know how many of our fans hold these songs close to their hearts having first heard so many of them watching our show.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to also be bringing our dear friends from the TV show, Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman, who we have never gotten the chance to tour with before,” the group added. “We have so many surprises in store for our Rushers for the In Real Life Worldwide tour and can’t wait to see everyone on the road very soon!”

And when Schmidt, Maslow, Henderson and PenaVega say every song from the series, they truly mean every song from the show’s four seasons. That includes deep cuts in addition to Billboard Hot 100 hits such as “Boyfriend” and “Halfway There.” During Big Time Rush‘s run, the foursome dropped three albums: BTR, Elevate and 24/7, all of which charted on the Billboard 200.

Shortly after the show ended, Big Time Rush went on hiatus before coming back together in 2021, taking over the band’s name from Nickelodeon and releasing music of their own. Most recently, the group dropped single “Only One” last summer.

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20 Feb 2025

Ye Thanks Tyler, The Creator for Allegedly Liking His A$AP Rocky Instagram Post: He ‘Still Loves Me’

Ye (formerly Kanye West) is feeling the love, even after his controversial X spree earlier this month.

The Chicago rapper shared a screenshot of an X post highlighting Tyler, The Creator supposedly liking a picture of A$AP Rocky on his Instagram page, and added a caption saying that the West Coast rapper is North West’s “second favorite artist.”

“My daughter’s second favorite artist still loves me,” he wrote. “As rappers We all like one big family. And I’m that n—a that still shows out even when there’s white people around.”

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Ye has found himself in hot water once again when he decided to go on an X rant praising Hitler and labeling himself a Nazi, among other things, which then led to him deleting his X account altogether, getting his merch website taken down by Shopify for selling a swastika T-shirt, and his recent collaborator Ty Dolla $ign feeling the need to put out a statement saying he’s not down with hate speech.

However, with his X account reactivated, Ye walked back his rants on Wednesday (Feb. 19), writing, “After further reflection I’ve come to the realization that I’m not a Nazi.” He also thanked Adam Sandler who performed a song during Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary special and said, “50 years of finding out your favorite musician is antisemitic.” And while the comedian didn’t mention anyone by name, Ye assumed the dig was about him and thanked Sandler for the shout-out. “Adam Sandler Thank you for the love,” he tweeted.

Billboard reached out to Tyler’s camp for comment.

20 Feb 2025

Lady Gaga & Her Dancers Flawlessly Execute ‘Abracadabra’ Choreography in Fast-Paced Rehearsal Video

Lady Gaga and her dancers bring the magic on camera and off! Fans were blown away by the dance-heavy “Abracadabra” music video the pop superstar released earlier this month, and a new rehearsal video for the track shows just how hard the team worked on the choreography.

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The four minute video shows Gaga and a slew of dancers in a massive rehearsal space, working through the Parris Goebel-directed number, mirroring exactly how it looks in the final product.

“Abracadabra” is the third of three Mayhem songs Gaga has revealed so far. Last summer, she debuted the Mars-assisted “Die With a Smile,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 this year and earned Grammy nominations for song of the year and best pop duo/group performance. Two months later, Mother Monster dropped “Disease,” a dark electro-pop banger that reached No. 27 on the Hot 100.

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Mayhem, her newest studio album, is set to arrive March 7, marking Gaga’s first original full-length pop album since 2020’s Grammy-winning Chromatica. Just one day after the highly anticipated project arrives, Gaga will serve as both host and serve as musical guest on Saturday Night Live on March 8 — the second time she has done so.

Watch the “Abracadabra” rehearsal video below, and compare it to the final product here.

20 Feb 2025

Michael Jackson Accusers Have More to Say in ‘Leaving Neverland’ Sequel Documentary

Six years after Leaving Neverland gave Wade Robson and James Safechuck a platform to share shocking accounts of Michael Jackson‘s alleged sexual abuse of them as children, the two men are once again taking to the documentary format to talk about their experiences.

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As confirmed by Variety on Thursday (Feb. 20), a new project titled Surviving Michael Jackson will serve as a sequel to HBO’s bombshell 2019 two-parter in which Robson and Safechuck first described in graphic detail how the late King of Pop allegedly molested them at his Neverland Ranch in California when they were both minors — accusations Jackson’s estate has continuously and emphatically denied. Airing March 18 on the U.K.’s Channel 4, the hourlong follow-up will catch up with the two men as they share how they’ve fared against the public’s varying responses to their allegations since Leaving Neverland aired, with Dan Reed returning as director.

This time around, though, HBO is not involved. In 2019, Jackson’s estate sued the network for $100 million over claims the documentary violated a 27-year-old non-disparagement clause from a 1992 concert film for the icon’s Dangerous World Tour. The case was sent to private arbitration that year and was still pending as of September.

Robson and Safechuck have been open about the stresses of coming forward with their allegations against Jackson in adulthood, having spent the past decade pursuing civil lawsuits. When Leaving Neverland first came out, Robson told The Associated Press that he’d experienced “so much pushback and adversity in relation to telling the truth,” but that ultimately the documentary had been a “therapeutic” experience for him.

The duo make up just two of several accusers who have alleged sex abuse claims against Jackson before and after his 2009 death. Jackson was never convicted or held legally liable on any of the claims, however, and he and his estate have always maintained his total innocence.

20 Feb 2025

The NBA x Grateful Dead Collection Is a Certified Bucket: Shop Here

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If you’re looking for great NBA merch, the Grateful Dead collection doesn’t miss.

Taking inspiration from the legendary band’s iconic skull graphic, the collab celebrates and reimagines every NBA team logo with a retro rock ‘n’ roll makeover. With all the many, many sneaker releases dropping during NBA All-Star Weekend, pair your new Nikes with a NBA x Grateful Dead tee or hoodie for the ultimate courtside fit.

The collaboration issues merch for all 30 professional teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder and the defending champions, Boston Celtics. The lineup features a variety of tees and hoodies with prices ranging between $38 – $74, so fans can shop their favorite NBA team’s merch without breaking the bank.

The world of basketball and music have always been intertwined, especially during major events like NBA All-Star Weekend. Fans gathered in San Francisco this past weekend to celebrate the annual basketball event with celebrities, athletes, and artists taking over the Bay area with must-see performances from local legends including DJ Cassidy, E-40, Too $hort, Saweetie, and more. While the Grateful Dead never performed during an NBA event, their on-going collaborations with the sports league deserves them a celebratory themed night similar to “Drake Night,” or at the very least, a limited-edition skull-themed jersey.

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20 Feb 2025

Leon Thomas Brings the Soul to Groovy Tiny Desk Concert Debut: Watch

Tiny Desk Concerts have become a rite of passage for artists, and Leon Thomas checked off another box in his ascension on Thursday (Feb. 20) as the R&B star made his debut on the NPR office stage.

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Rocking a Satoshi Nakamoto T-shirt, shades and his red-dyed braids hanging out of his bandana, Thomas strummed his guitar and let his intoxicating vocals sedate the audience.

The Nickelodeon alum kicked off his set with the rock-fused “VIBES DON’T LIE.” “This has to be the most lit office of all time,” he said in the midst of his performance. “I’m f—ing with y’all.”

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Per NPR, Thomas beat a snowstorm to fly in and was even a half-hour earlier than expected. Flanked by a live band and a pair of vocalists, the 31-year-old singer performed the jazzy “YES IT IS” and his album title track “MUTT,” which invaded the Billboard Hot 100 earlier in February to give Thomas his first chart entry.

Thomas took it back to Electric Dusk to close out with catalog staples “Breaking Point” and “Treasure in the Hills,” proving performance artistry is still alive and well.

There are plenty of firsts taking place for Thomas in his burgeoning career. In addition to “Mutt” cracking the Hot 100 at No. 100, the Brooklyn-born polymath made his late-night television debut on Feb. 6 with a dazzling performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Thomas’ Mutt topped Billboard‘s Best R&B Albums of 2024 list, and the singer slotted in at No. 6 on our Hottest R&B Singers of 2025 list.

“With the release of Mutt – an introspective survey of relationships in the social media age, told through rock-infused R&B and soul – Thomas quickly became one of the hottest names in R&B,” staff writer Kyle Denis wrote. “Whether you’re hearing “Answer Your Phone” in a bar or turning up to “Yes It Is” at an R&B function, Thomas has the hottest album in R&B right now. Just ask SZA or Keke Palmer or Issa Rae.”

Watch Leon Thomas’ Tiny Desk Concert below.

20 Feb 2025

Dolly Parton Joins Wiggles Country Album for ‘Friends!’ & ‘Counting 1 to 5’ Double Single Release: Listen

Dolly Parton has stepped into the Wiggles‘ world for the children’s group’s upcoming country album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up. Album track “Friends!” — penned by Parton, and featuring the country icon on lead vocals — was released on Thursday (Feb. 20), as well as “Counting 1 to 5,” which has the Wiggles reimagining a Parton classic.

“Friends! Everybody shout it/ Friends! No doubt about it/ Friends! Make the world go round/ We can depend on friends! / Someone to lean on, friends!/ Everybody needs one/ Be my friend!” Parton jubilantly sings on the feel-good chorus.

The Wiggles reference Parton’s “9 to 5” on “Counting 1 to 5,” interpolating the melody of the country star’s hit that was originally released in 1980, and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981: “Counting 1 to 5/ Yes, today that’s what you’re learning,” the Wiggles sing to the familiar tune.

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Music videos for both “Friends!” and “Counting 1 to 5” were also released on Thursday, with the double single made available on streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music.

“We Will Always Be Friends,” another single with (and written by) Parton, will be released on March 7 with the full Wiggle Up, Giddy Up collection, which can be pre-saved here. The Wiggles also recorded a cover of Parton’s “Love Is Like a Butterfly” for the album.

“Well, I just wiggled my way out into the Wiggles’ world! I had so much fun being a part of this project, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we have,” says Parton in a press release statement.

The collab is particularly meaningful for Red Wiggle (Caterina Mete), who has a tattoo inspired by Parton and even named one of her twin daughters Dolly. She shares, “Getting to work with my absolute musical hero is beyond surreal. Dolly has inspired me in so many ways, and I know these songs will bring so much happiness to families everywhere.”

“Dolly’s music is pure magic,” Blue Wiggle (Anthony Field) chimes in. “Getting to work with her on these songs is a dream come true. We can’t wait for families everywhere to sing along and share in the joy.”

Lainey Wilson, Orville Peck, Dasha, Morgan Evans, Jackson Dean, Kaylee Bell, MacKenzie Porter, Troy Cassar-Daley, The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins, Lucky Oceans and Slim Dusty are all featured on the Wiggles’ Wiggle Up, Giddy Up.

The Wiggles will be touring the U.S. and Canada in June. Dates and ticket information for the group’s Bouncing Balls Tour are available here.

Check out the joyous “Friends!” video, and the educational “Counting 1 to 5” video — which not only teaches little ones about counting, but also features a fun country line dance — with your kids below.

20 Feb 2025

Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande & More to Present on 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Full List

Several actors from music-connected films and TV shows will present on the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will air live on Netflix on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles.

The ranks of presenters include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Bowen Yang from Wicked; Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña from Emilia Pérez; and Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton and Monica Barbaro from A Complete Unknown. Actress and singer Zooey Deschanel, who recorded six albums as half of the duo She + Him, is also set to present.

Meanwhile, Julia Louis-Dreyfus will present the SAG Life Achievement Award to Jane Fonda, two-time Academy Award-winning actor. The presenters were booked by longtime SAG Awards talent producers Maggie Barrett Caulfield, Sarah Cowperthwaite, and Joey Petrovich.

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Actress and producer Kristen Bell will host the annual ceremony, which bills itself as “the only awards show for actors, by actors.” The SAG Awards annually celebrates the year’s outstanding motion picture and television performances. Voted on by SAG-AFTRA’s membership of 122,000+ performers, the SAG Awards has by far the largest voting body on the awards circuit.

Silent House Productions produce the telecast in partnership with SAG-AFTRA. Lilly Singh and Sasheer Zamata will host the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Official Pre-Show, airing live on Netflix at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

Check out the full list of presenters for the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards below:

Ariana Grande
Ayo Edebiri
Bowen Yang
Colin Farrell
Colman Domingo
Cynthia Erivo
David Duchovny
Drew Starkey
Edward Norton
Elle Fanning
Fran Drescher
Gillian Anderson
Harrison Ford
Isabella Rossellini
Jack Quaid
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jessica Williams
Jodie Foster
Joey King
John Lithgow
Keke Palmer
Keri Russell
Kerry Washington
Kumail Nanjiani
Lily Gladstone
Lisa Kudrow
Marissa Bode
Mark Eydelshteyn
Max Greenfield
Michelle Yeoh
Mikey Madison
Millie Bobby Brown
Molly Shannon
Monica Barbaro
Pamela Anderson
Quinta Brunson
Ralph Fiennes
Selena Gomez
Sergio Castellitto
Timothée Chalamet
Yura Borisov
Zoe Saldaña
Zooey Deschanel

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