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Moses “Shyne” Barrow, who found fame as a rapper as part of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records empire, moved to a life of politics in his native homeland of Belize. After an election against a fellow party member, Shyne lost his reelection bid to remain as a member of Belize’s House of Representatives.
Moses Barrow has served as a member of the Belize United Democratic Party (UDP) in the nation’s House of Representatives after winning the election in 2020 and held the Mesopotamia seat in Belize City. As reported by local outlet Channel 5 Belize, Barrow, 46, was unseated by fellow UDP member and businessman Lee Mark Chang.
Shyne conceded defeat in a statement and supported voters in their decision to go in another direction.
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Upon his defeat, Barrow addressed the outcome, stating, “The people have spoken; congratulations to Lee Mark Chang—he’s now the new area representative of Mesopotamia, and I wish him well.” He added that the voter turnout was a clear reflection of the public’s sentiment. “I was confident; that was the interaction I was having with the people, but they made a decision to go in another direction, and I respect that,” he said.
Shyne added that he will no longer serve as the Leader of the Opposition and will not seek any political maneuvering to stay in some form of power.
“I certainly will resign effective once we have a national convention to elect a new leader. Obviously you can’t be a leader of the United Democratic Party once you’re not a member of the House, and I would not want to be appointed as a senator or anything to hold on to the leadership. The people have spoken here,” Barrow said after being questioned on his next moves.
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While fans are savoring Playboi Carti’s long-awaited release, MUSIC, one artist isn’t necessarily too fond of the new album. On Friday morning (March 14), Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) shared his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s heavy involvement on Carti’s 30-track effort.
“I DON’T LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC,” an exacerbated Ye posted on X. “HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM.”
Billboard reached out to Playboi Carti and Kendrick Lamar’s reps for comment.
Ye’s targeted post of Lamar comes a month after he said that the Compton rapper was the only one who could beat him in a rap battle. “If you rap against Kendrick, you will lose,” Ye said during his interview with Justin LaBoy on The Download. “This man does this. You know, in Street Fighter, you get Chun-Li, you get a certain kick, and no matter what, you can’t beat that thing?”
Continued Ye, who has faced ongoing backlash for his hate speech: “If you rap against Kendrick Lamar, like Joe Budden said, ‘Never rap against Kendrick Lamar.’ If you rap against Kendrick Lamar, it’s a difficult task, but perhaps it’s something … I’m a psycho genius, so you know, it could be.”
Carti’s colossal release includes three Lamar appearances. The newly formed tandem teamed up on “Good Credit,” “Mojo Jojo” and the Ye-produced song “Backdoor.” For Carti, MUSIC marks his return after a five-year layoff after his seminal 2020 album Whole Lotta Red debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with 100,000 equivalent album units, marking his first-ever chart-topper.
Aside from K. Dot’s trio of assists, MUSIC features a stacked lineup of hip-hop heavyweights including Future, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Lil Uzi Vert and more. Fans experienced delays after a promised midnight release from the self-proclaimed King Vamp. After missing out on the initial 12 a.m. ET drop, Cardi vowed the album would come out at 3 a.m. ET, but it arrived closer to 4.
For Carti, MUSIC, is shaping up to be a well-timed release. He’ll quickly get the ball rolling with his headlining performance at Rolling Loud California this weekend. Shortly after, Carti will embark on a stadium tour with The Weeknd, where he’ll serve as his opener.
Gene Simmons can rock n’ roll all night and deliver the weather forecast the next day. On Thursday (March 13), the KISS frontman hilariously took over Los Angeles meteorologist Adam Krueger’s weekend report on Fox 11 — and it was truly chaotic from start to finish.
Wearing a denim shirt, sunglasses and a black cap, Simmons began by asserting he knows “quite a lot” about weather. He also landed a backhanded compliment toward Krueger — “You look much better in real life than you do on TV” — before pointing out regions on a map of Southern California and nonchalantly reading off the weather patterns crossing through.
At one point, Simmons pushed Krueger away so as not to block the graphics behind them before reading out the warm temperatures local viewers would experience over the next few days. Krueger then went in for a play on KISS’ Billboard Hot 100 hit “Rock and Roll All Nite,” saying, “This weekend, I’m thinking, it’s looking pretty good. If people want to rock and roll all night …?”
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“They should party every day,” Simmons finished.
Another hilarious moment came when Krueger tried to signify the end of the segment by giving the rock star a fist bump, prompting Simmons to ask, “Are you kicking me out?”
“You don’t have the thing in my ear where they’re saying wrap, so I gotta wrap,” Krueger responded, leading Simmons to start freestyling some bars.
“Rap? ‘You go to 7-Eleven/ Go to heaven …,” Simmons spit, doing a little dance.
After the broadcast, Krueger shared some behind the scenes photos with the rock legend on Instagram and wrote, “Do weather with @genesimmons” along with a checkmark emoji.
Krueger is known for creating viral weather moments by incorporating popular music into his presentations. Last year, he turned heads by using lyrics from Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” while delivering a Houston forecast, telling viewers, “If you wanna pass on this heat like John Stockton, you can go into the Northwest where there’s 60s and 70s for highs today.”
“So again, we got temperatures in the 90s, but it’s going to feel hotter for several days … Wop, wop, wop, wop!” he continued at the time. “This is not a major cold front. In fact, the general rule this time of year if it’s June and we’re talking about a cold front, it’s probably a minor.”
Krueger’s has also recently paid homage to Doechii, Tyler, the Creator and Travis Scott.
Simmons has also previously tried his hand at meteorology. In September, he joined KTLA 5 Morning News and hilariously pushed resident weatherman Henry DiCarlo aside to take over that week’s weather report.
Watch Simmons make his weather report above.
Grammy-winning MC Jay Rock was arrested in Watts, Los Angeles on Thursday night (March 13) for felony firearm possession and trespassing. According to NBC 4, the rapper born Johnny Reed McKinzie, 39, was taken into custody around 6 p.m. in Nickerson Gardens on charges of trespassing and drinking in public.
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At press time a spokesperson for the LAPD had not returned Billboard‘s request for comment on the arrest and it did not appear that Rock had commented on the arrest on his socials; a spokesperson for the rapper had not returned a request for comment at press time.
ABC 7 reported that after police stopped Rock for trespassing in Nickerson Gardens — the largest public housing complex in Los Angeles and the place where Rock grew up — he reportedly tried to flee his vehicle when the arresting officers would not tell him why he was being detained. Police then reportedly found a firearm in the car, which led to a booking on suspicion of felony weapons violation.
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Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department records confirm that Rock was arrested on Thursday, with no information available at press time about whether he had posted bond and was released from custody or when he is due in court on the charge.
Rock is longtime member of the Top Dawg Entertainment family and was a member of the now-defunct Black Hippy crew, which included Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and Ab-Soul. He released his debut album, Follow Me Home, in 2011, followed by 90059 in 2015 and Redemption in 2018. One of the tracks from the latter, “King’s Dead,” featuring Lamar, Future and James Blake, was included on the Black Panther: The Album soundtrack collection and won a best rap performance award at the 2019 Grammys; the song peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The rapper appeared alongside fellow TDE family members SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad, SiR, Ab-Soul and Ray Vaughn at December’s 11th annual Christmas concert, toy drive and community giveback.
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Silent Hill as a franchise has been in limbo for quite some time after Hideo Kojima’s Silent Hills was canceled by Konami in 2015. The survival horror franchise is enjoying new life thanks to the exceptional Silent Hill 2 remake and now we have our first look at Silent Hill ƒ.
Silent Hill ƒ marks the first new entry in the iconic survival horror franchise in quite some time. This entry is taking the scares and all of the horror out of the town of Silent Hill and transporting players to 1960s Japan for what Konami for an experience that Konami describes as an “eerie and haunting world where horror and psychological tension intertwine in an unforgettable narrative experience to find beauty in terror.”
Motoi Okamoto Assembled A Dream Team To Bring This Beautiful Nightmare To Gamers
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Producer Motoi Okamoto is leading this project, which follows the highly successful Silent Hill 2 remake, which made our list of the best games of 2024.
Okamoto aims to revitalize the franchise by reimagining Silent Hill, which is taking its beloved psychological horror to its first-ever Japanese setting. It brings with it all of the elements fans of the Silent Hill franchise have come to love, combining them with the distinctive aesthetic of Japanese folklore and fear.
Okamoto works with acclaimed writer Ryukishi07, artist kera, and legendary composers Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage to bring this new beautiful nightmare to consoles and PC.
The official synopsis for the game reads:
Find the beauty in terror in this new Japanese psychological horror. When Shimizu Hinako’s secluded town of Ebisugaoka is consumed by a sudden fog, her once-familiar home becomes a haunting nightmare.
As the town falls silent and the fog thickens, Hinako must navigate the twisted paths of Ebisugaoka, solving complex puzzles and confronting grotesque monsters to survive. Immerse yourself into Hinako’s world as imagined by renowned author Ryukishi07, with entrancing soundscapes by Akira Yamaoka and beautiful visuals in a gripping tale of doubt, regret, and inescapable choices.
Will Hinako embrace the beauty hidden within terror, or succumb to the madness that lies ahead? Discover a new chapter in the SILENT HILL series, blending psychological horror with a haunting Japanese setting.
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When Is Silent Hill ƒ Dropping?
There is no release date for Silent Hill ƒ, but you can wishlist the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles or on PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, and the Epic Games Store.
According to PlayStation Lifestyle, Silent Hill ƒ will be a PS5 Pro Enhanced title.
We look forward to working our nerves while playing this one, and other gamers feel the same excitement combined with dread.
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Jay Rock was arrested in Watts on Thursday (March 13), and initial reports added that he attempted to flee the scene after being stopped. While initially targeted for trespassing in his neighborhood, the Grammy Ward-winning rapper was then booked on a felony gun possession charge.
Jay Rock, who hails from Watts’ Nickerson Gardens public housing complex, was pulled over for trespassing, according to a report from local outlet KABC. When Jay Rock, real name Johnny Reed, inquired as to why he was being detained, reports state that he fled the scene, which is when police discovered the weapon. Other reports add that Reed, 39, was also pinged for drinking in public.
Based on what we could determine from online reports, Jay Rock is the longest-tenured act on Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). He and label boss Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffifth are natives of Watts and were both born and raised in Nickerson Gardens. Rock’s last album, Redemption, was released in 2018. He is currently prepping his fourth studio album, Eastside Johnny, slated for release this year.
A court date connected to the arrest has not been announced.
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Vive Latino celebrates its 25th edition March 15 and 16, cementing its status as “the father of all festivals in Mexico” and one of the capital city’s favorites. For the second year in a row, and thanks to an agreement with Amazon Music, the shows will be streamed for free on the digital platform in a nonstop broadcast lasting over 10 hours, the company announced on Thursday (March 13).
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With an eclectic lineup and multiple activities, Mexico’s longest running festival returns to its original venue, the Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol), after hosting its annual edition in 2024 at the Curva 4 of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez — which annually hosts the Formula 1 and festivals such as Corona Capital and Arre — due to renovations.
Since its inception in 1998, the Festival Iberoamericano de Cultura Musical, better known as Vive Latino, has maintained a rebellious personality that breaks stigmas: It was the first to include pop, reggaeton, cumbia and regional Mexican artists in its lineup; it once expanded to a four-day event; it incorporated Anglo bands while remaining the ultimate celebration of Spanish-language rock; and it became the first Latin American festival to launch an edition in Spain.
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“El Vive,” as its fans lovingly call it, debuted on Nov. 28-29, 1998, at the Foro Sol, located in eastern Mexico City. Since then, it has been held annually, except in 1999, 2002, and 2021 — the last due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, the festival will introduce a new offering called “Música para mandar a volar” (Music to let go), described as “an unprecedented act of heartbreak.” It will feature prominent figures from Mexican rock such as Saúl Hernández (Caifanes) and Leonardo de Lozane (Fobia), alongside pop stars from yesterday and today including Belinda, Yuri, Daniela Romo and Napoleón.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Vive Latino 2025, including who’s performing, where to get tickets and how to watch the festival remotely.
When and Where
In its 25th anniversary, the Vive Latino festival will take place on Saturday (March 15) and Sunday (March 16) at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City.
Who’s Performing
This year’s eclectic lineup is headlined by major acts including Caifanes, Scorpions, Aterciopelados, Keane, Molotov, Mon Laferte, Edén Muñoz, Los Ángeles Azules, Zoé and Duncan Dhu, among others. Below is the full list of artists and bands announced, sorted alphabetically, by day.
Saturday, March 15:
Alto Grado
Arde Bogotá
Caifanes
Ckovi
Caloncho
Clubz
Daniel Me Estás Matando
Dillom
Drims
Duncan Dhu
El Gran Silencio
Él Mató a Un Policía Motorizado
Foster The People
Ginebras
Happy-Fi
Iseo & Dodosound
Jesse Baez
León Benavente
Little Jesus
Los Ángeles Azules
Lospetitfellas
Macario Martínez
Molotov
Meme Del Real
Nortec: Bostich + Fussible
Pressive
Royal Republic
The Guapos
Robot95
Scorpions
Usted Señálemelo
Sunday, March 16:
Astropical
Aterciopelados
Cuarteto De Nos
División Minúscula
Draco Rosa
Easykid
Edén Muñoz
Efecto Pasillo
El Haragán y Cia
El Kuelgue
Jay de la Cueva
Kany García
Los K’comxtles
Kikuo
Keane
La Delio Valdez
La Lupita
La Santísima Voladora
Los Concorde
Los Esquizitos
Los Planetas
Motel
Midnight Generation
Mon Laferte
Mikel Izal
Porter
Rüfüs Du Sol
Sepultura
Vilma Palma e Vampiros
Víctimas del Dr. Cerebro
Zoé
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for the Vive Latino 2025 are still available, starting at 2,950 Mexican pesos (around $150) per day. You can purchase them via Ticketmaster.
How to Watch Online
Can’t attend the Vive Latino festival in person? This year, audiences worldwide can stream the performances on the AmazonMusicEnVivo channel on Twitch and Prime Video exclusively — and without a subscription. The broadcast starts at 2 p.m. local time, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT in the U.S.
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Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert attempted to defend her racist attack on Congressman Al Green by asking about “white pimps”, which led social media users to mock her.
Controversial Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has come under fire for doubling down on a racist remark using a curious statement. Boebert zeroed in on Texas Democrat Al Green after his protest of President Donald Trump at the State of the Union address. “Al Green was given multiple opportunities to stand down, to sit down, to behave, to show decorum. And he did not,” Boebert said at the time. “For him to go and shake his pimp cane at President Trump was absolutely abhorrent.” Her comments would lead another Democratic Representative, Chrissy Houlahan, to introduce a resolution condemning Boebert. The Colorado politician expressed surprise in an interview with Grant Stitchfield on the Real America’s Voice Network.
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“To attack me for referencing his cane as a pimp cane, and Grant, I stand by it,” Boebert began, “I have never seen Al Green actually use his cane as a support to walk. I have seen him shake it for years, all throughout the Capitol during any meeting that I’ve ever been present with him in, and if that gold-plated cane isn’t a pimp cane, I don’t know what is.” But she didn’t stop there. “But maybe Hula Hoo is really the racist here. Are only blacks pimps? Is that what I’m hearing? Are there no cisgendered white pimps in America?” As she spoke, the graphics team for the show put up an artist’s rendering of Boebert in a purple fur coat holding a jeweled cane.
Boebert and fellow Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene have a history of being openly disrespectful, including repeatedly heckling President Joe Biden during his State of The Union address in 2022 which led some of their fellow Republicans to criticize their behavior as “unbecoming.” Social media users took immediate notice of her using “white pimps” as a way to justify her remarks, with some bringing up her ejection from a performance of the Beetlejuice musical in 2022 for vaping in the audience and visibly groping her date at the time. Others called her out for being ableist. Bluesky user Boops McGee honed in on that point, writing: “It’s not a pimp cane. It’s a cane. Al Green is a politician who uses a tool to help him walk, just like many of his constituents who are dependent on Medicaid assistance.”
Chappell Roan gets the job done, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t scary sometimes. In a new post celebrating the release of her new single, “The Giver,” the singer-songwriter gave an honest look at her feelings toward pivoting to a country sound on the track and revealed she feels nervous about taking the leap.
Sharing photos of the various alternate cover photos for the single — as well as a throwback picture of herself as a tween wearing cowboy boots — Roan told fans on Instagram Thursday night (March 13) that she’s “so excited” for the song to “come to life.” “I love this song so much,” she wrote. “It’s been such a fun rollout to see the bus benches and billboards and posters and tear-offs wow.”
The Missouri native went on to say she feels like it’s “def a bold and scary move to release a full ass country song after only releasing one song last year and it having such a success in the pop genre.”
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“Like I am very scared as I type this lol,” she added in parentheses. “But I think that’s the entire point of chappell roan. Be bold and scary and have fun. be popstar girl then pop an edible +watch YouTube vibes. The whole point of this is to be silly !!!”
Roan released “Good Luck, Babe!” in April 2024, kickstarting her meteoric rise to pop superstardom over the course of last summer. The track — which marked her first release since 2023 debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess — reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her highest peak on the chart so far.
Up until Friday’s “The Giver” drop, Roan hadn’t released a new song since “Good Luck, Babe!” And while the latter leaned retro dance pop, the new song is distinctly country, with the Grammy winner boasting through a twangy drawl, “‘Cause you ain’t got to tell me it’s just in my nature/ So take it like a taker,’cause, baby, I’m a giver.”
Roan previously opened up about embracing a different sound in an Instagram post earlier this month, explaining that the new style didn’t necessarily mean she was making a “country album.” “Right now I’m just making songs that make me feel happy and fun and The Giver is my take on c–try xoxo may the classic country divas lead their genre, I am just here to twirl and do a little gay yodel for yall,” she wrote at the time.
In Friday’s post, Roan elaborated on her love for the genre. “Country music is fire,” she wrote. “It’s the campiest of camp. some of you may be new to the country scene and not quite sure what to make of me having a fiddle and banjo in my song. Understandable boo … it is something different and sometimes different can feel bad because it’s unfamiliar, but I encourage you to give her another shot ;)”
She added, “Thank you to all the country divas who came before me.”
Noah Cyrus has signed with Range Music for management, the company announced on Friday (March 14). In linking up with Range, Cyrus joins a roster that includes Jack Harlow, Shaboozey, Rita Ora, Pentatonix, Saweetie, Midland and PARTYNEXTDOOR. She was previously with TaP Management. “I had some really impressive meetings with Matt [Graham] and the team, […]